What do you get when you play a lot of FE6, have too much free time, and an interest in writing? This fic of course!
For some odd reason I seemed to like these three characters an awful lot. I have no idea why but I just do. Therefore, I wrote a what- happens-next-fic about them. After looking through some older fan fiction on this site I did read a few fics just about the twins or all three of them that I thought were good. Although I have room for a lot of improvement I thought I did a good job for my first fic.
I would appreciate any types of reviews. If you're giving criticism please tell me how I can improve the thing you're criticizing. Flames are not accepted during the summer because it's hot but they are welcomed anytime during the winter. Feedback I'm particularly interested in is if I used commas correctly, if the story was boring or not, and if everyone is in character. Also if anyone loves proofreading and enjoys telling other people how much their grammar sucks please let me know. While I thoroughly check my writing I can't catch every mistake. In fact, I probably miss most of them.
One last thing I want to mention is that I don't have translation of their official endings, so I have no idea what was supposed to happen to them. I just made one up. My ending could be identical to what the game says or the opposite.
I do not own anything in this story that has to do with Fire Emblem Six.
Prologue:
The
Adventure That Never Ends
Rei sat alone translating the archaic scrolls Niime gave to him. It was a quiet night with only a slight breeze and the glowing moon to keep him company. He enjoyed the isolation because it gave him a few moments of peace. For the past five days Rei traveled with his twin brother, Lugh, and his friend, Chad, to the St. Elimine church in a field near Silva Forest. Rei did not like the idea that they were going to manage an orphanage for he liked to travel. However, he would do anything for the little ones and the church was supposed to be huge.
"Stupid Niime and her stupid scrolls," Rei grumbled in frustration; throwing his quill to the ground. "I better become extremely powerful from translating this chicken scratch or I'm going to kill that crone." The wind picked up and the leaves on the trees began rustle. Rei ignored it. He was not scared easily.
He yawned and decided to stretch his legs. Carefully, Rei rolled up the scroll he was translating and slowly got off the stump. Realizing how late it was, he trudged through the endless sea of weeds back to the camp he and his companions had set up.
Upon arriving he found the fire still flickering and Lugh snoring loudly. However, Chad was nowhere to be seen. While most people who knew him would not expect it, Rei became worried. He cared for his friend and his brother deeply. The thought of losing them was devastating, although he would never admit it.
Rei crept toward his own sleeping bag. Not wanting to draw any attention he quietly rummaged through his belongings. After sifting through dirty clothing, herbs, potions, and various literature he found his Flux tome.
"Now why are you awake?" Rei heard the soft voice and instinctively seized his spell book. He twirled around and was about to cast a hex but stopped abruptly.
Chad stood behind the fire; wrapped in his worn cloak; smiling menacingly. He had been awake taking care of some "business" and saw the perfect opportunity to frighten Rei. "You didn't answer my question," he teased, "Why are you awake?"
"That's not of your concern," snapped Rei. "You're lucky I was in a good mood tonight. If I wasn't your butt would have been swallowed by darkness."
Chad rolled his eyes. "Yeah, yeah, that's what you always say. Look, the only reason I don't like you staying up late is you're cranky in the morning if you don't get enough sleep."
And he has been in a grouchy mood ever since we parted with Lord Roy, thought Chad. However, this did not surprise him after what happened to Rei. Roy made him give back Apocalypse, Niime would not take him in as her student, he was not allowed to live in Arcadia to further study dragons, Sophia did not want to date him, and now he had to live the uneventful life of managing an orphanage in the middle of nowhere. Chad pondered the situation further and realized that Rei was in a good mood given the current circumstances.
"Excuse me for being concerned for your safety," said Rei sarcastically. "Next time I'll have to kill you."
"Sure you will," Chad yawned. "I'm going to bed and I think you should do the same. The morning will come all too quickly." Chad crawled into his sleeping bag and drifted into unconsciousness. Rei watched him and climbed
into his own sleeping bag. He stared into the night sky wondering if he would get any sleep. Lugh was not snoring any softer. In spite of his doubts, Rei fell into a deep slumber.
Lugh woke up early the next morning and took a deep breath. It was sunny out and signs of life reappeared throughout the forest. He saw the occasional squirrel scurrying up a tree, small rabbits looking for food, and a hungry orange fox salivating. After a few moments to relax he relit the campfire and began to make breakfast.
Rei awoke to the scent of herb soup. While the three companions did not have a lot of food his brother always found ways to make a satisfying meal. He could already hear Chad greedily slurping his breakfast.
"Good morning Rei!" Lugh chirped. "Here, have some of my herb soup." Rei took the bowl and a spoon. He began to eat, blowing on the broth between mouthfuls.
Rei glared at Chad. "Will you stop eating so loudly? It's annoying."
Chad looked up at Rei with part of an herb hanging on his nose. "Everything annoys you."
"It does not! And you call me cranky in the morning. Honestly…" Rei continued to ramble. While he was doing this Chad began to laugh hysterically. At first Rei thought Chad went insane and he would have to use his expensive staff to heal him. A few Moments later he realized the only person who made Chad laugh like that was Lugh.
Rei spun around to face his twin brother. "What the hell do you think you're doing?"
"Nothing at all," Lugh replied innocently.
"Don't give me that garbage. You were mimicking me, weren't you?"
"Lighten up Rei. It was only a joke. Besides, Chad thinks it's funny."
"Chad thinks everything you do is funny," Rei muttered under his breath. "Come on guys, let's get moving. I want to sleep in a warm bed tonight."
Without another word the three of them packed up their belongings and continued their journey. In the daytime it was relatively easy to travel through the forest. The problem was avoiding poison ivy and large trees.
"Wait up guys. My cloak got caught in this stupid tree," Chad called out.
"Here, let me help you." Lugh dashed back and tried to pull Chad's cloak out of the tree branch. It was tangled up but after a few good tugs he managed to pull it free.
"Thanks a lot Lugh." Chad smiled. "I'm glad I didn't have to leave it behind."
"Well, well," Rei taunted from afar. "Chad smiled and laughed all in one day. Hell must be freezing over."
"Are you sure deep down he's really a nice guy?" Chad asked Lugh.
"He is but he doesn't like to show it," Lugh responded. "I know at times he can be a total jerk but if either of us where to die right now he'd be totally distraught. I think it's interesting that despite the fact that we're twins we're so opposite from each other. I mean…."
At this point in the conversation Chad was tuning out his friend. Although the conversation was boring him he loved it when Lugh showed his intellectual side. Most people who knew Lugh thought he was easily amused and carefree. This was true but Lugh was also a lot smarter than he let on. Normally Chad would enjoy these types of conversation with his friend but he was not in the mood for it this morning.
Once they caught up with Rei, the three companions journeyed for another hour until they reached a huge field. There the St. Elimine church stood in all its glory. It had a Romanesque appearance, with many small windows, an array of arches, and a golden dome at the top. Only the age of the church degraded its looks. It obviously was built a long time ago.
"Isn't it marvelous?" Chad said to Rei while staring at the church.
Rei sighed. "Meh, it's ok. I've seen better."
"Why you have to be like that all the time," mumbled Chad.
"What was that?"
"Oh…I was uh…just…asking if you could teach me how to read when we finally settle down."
"You can't read?" Rei smirked. "I guess I'll teach you. That way you can learn by yourself, so you won't bother me as much."
"Thanks a lot Rei."
"Whatever. Hey, where did that naïve brother of mine run off to?"
Unknown to Rei and Chad, Lugh already ventured to the church. With great excitement Lugh scampered to the huge bronze door and began to knock on it. After nobody answered he grabbed the handle of the heavy door and tugged. Inch by inch the door opened, adding to Lugh's eagerness. Finally, he was able to get a good look inside of the church. Once he did the blood drained from his face.
There you have it, the prologue. Personally, I found it extremely boring. Is this because I wrote it or because the fic is not that exciting? I'm happy with the fact that reading the various creative writing guides paid off at least a little bit. It's amazing how much can be learned from writing guides.
Now I bet you're wondering what Lugh saw. I could take this story in any direction I want to. So, in order to help ease that painful anxiety I know you're going through let me give you a list of possibilities. It could have been his parents, a monster, King Zephiel, a neutron star, an evil dragon, or a reader who is in the process of writing me an intelligent review (which will motivate me to keep writing this story because I find that if I know people actually read my writing it gives me more incentive to continue it). Find out who/what it is next time...on...