Red Flames of War
Disclaimer: I don't own Fire Emblem, or any anime. I never owned Fire Emblem or any other anime, and the day I own Fire Emblem or Yu Yu hakusho, or Descendents of Darkness, or anything else that's some-what known, is the day I take over the world. (Tried that once, it didn't work.)
Chapter characters
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Monica: Mon-E-ka (yay! A name people have actually heard of.) This chapter is pretty much all classics. (classic lovers in corner having party) okay … any who…she's a myrmidon and employed under castle Makai.
Jennina: (Jen-E-nah) Monica's twin sister, though completely different in all means. She's an archer (glares at classic lovers who are spraying each other with silly string.) you can stop any day now… So anyway, Jennina's the funny character in a way. Most of her lines are sarcastic or just plane stupid.
Corion: (Kor-E-on) A valued friend of Higari's, and one of the elites of the winged kingdom army. Well I said winged kingdom, so you know he's got to fly somehow. He's a Wyvern General. (hits classic lover over the head with baseball bat.) okay there's a fine line between happy and crazed.
Mitari: (Mi-tar-E)( Like Seaman from Yu Yu Hakusho) A made up class called a wizard. (Classic lovers go silent) ….yay they finally shut up! Wizards use both dark and light magic. He's the prince of the magical kingdom Makai. (maybe I'll make a map of the lands.)
Chapter 4, Onward to Makai!
"No! How could you do this to me! Why? …Why'd you have to-?" Higari cried out, tears streaming from his face as he sat, sobbing, beside his dead father.
The others watched helplessly. Prue and Julloch standing beside each other, tears running down there young faces. Julloch opened his mouth to speak, but a large lump made its way to his throat and he covered his face with his hands. Kera looked at him and quickly turned away from him to look at her older brother. 'This is why you don't get attached' she mouthed to him. Jonair's eyes widened, he knew that's how she felt, but it still surprised him to see her act this way in front of all them. He looked at Prue, who had dropped to her knees and was sobbing, the only thing keeping her face from the cold stone was her hands that her face was cupped in. He could feel the tears brimming in his own eyes, as he looked to the others, Mya, to his great surprise, was bowing her head, a single tear drop running down her face. He looked at her for a long moment, before he made out the words she was whispering. 'this didn't need to happen, may he rest easy…'
'Mya doesn't cry!' Jonair told himself, remembering the knight's code of Fenair, but then again, she had known him for so long. What really surprised him was to look over his shoulder at Raven. She was in a corner whipping the tears from her eyes, Genma standing next to her, his hand over her shoulder. 'And Genma doesn't care!' he yelled to himself, dripping his fists tight to fight off the tears, he refused to cry now. He wanted to look strong in front of Higari. He then looked down at said Sage, "Higari…are y-"
"Shut up! I'm fine! He's fine! He'll be okay he's not dead!" Higari cut the silver haired lord off before he could say anything, he was in complete denial. His mother was taken from him years ago, he refused to lose his father too. Everyone fell silent, after about 10 minutes Higari looked up from his father again and looked at Jonair with sad violet eyes. "He's…gone…I know…" He said, defeated. His father was gone, he was in a world on his own now. His family was completely gone. He nodded to his own statement and stood up. Everyone else had stopped going on, except Prue. He bent down a bit and put his hands own her shoulder. Before anyone could react, her blood red eyes shot open and she grabbed Higari's leg. Higari flinched at the impact and hugged her lightly. Jonair looked at him, about to try and get her off him, but he shook his head and Jonair backed off.
Everyone stayed silent, not knowing what to say. Higari knew his father was just as much a father to Prue as he was to him. Kera, on the other hand, who had been glaring at all their stupidity for crying so much. Her view on life was the less you cared the less you got hurt. That stupid were-wolf was crying over a man she didn't know! Her thoughts on there idiotic behavior her fox ears wiggled slightly and she turned frantically towards the forest. She then turned back and yelled, "brother! Another one!"
"What?" Jonair cried in response and looked at everyone, Mya, Genma, and Raven looked at the sky and jumped from the way. Higari wouldn't move, to caught up in his own dark world to even care. Prue, however, jumped into the air. Fire surrounded her arms and disappeared, leaving flaming red phoenix flames. Her eyes had grown black as night. The others looked in aw as the arrow launched from the forest. Prue screeched and flew towards it. Wind surrounded her wings and with one loud flap the razor like wind knocked the arrow to pieces.
"You're not touching Higari!" she yelled, Kera forcing her ears back in a mad manor. All birds where so loud when they got mad! Both her and Raven ran to the front of the castle, Kera pointed to a small part of the forest with no trees, she then looked back at her brother and almost barked out, "It's coming from there!"
"Not for long it's not!" Jonair drew the large steel blade from his back and ran to his sister. They had run this drill many times before, she jumped from the roof in a sea of flames. Easily landing on her feet in her yo-ko form, and running for the forest as her brother landed on her back.
"Gotta' give em' props, they've got that down pat now" Genma said casualty, looking over at Raven, who to his surprise was pulling Mya's arm to keep her on the ground. "They have arrows! You won't make it their alive Miss. Mya!" She called out, hard put for her in her human form holding back the enraged harpy. He then glanced at Higari, as his eyes filed with rage and furry. He gave a quick glance at Prue, his fits gripped so hard his knuckles were white. He yanked the spell book from he ground and ran to the ledge of the building. Prue flew directly to into the air and a green flaming energy surrounded her, her form grew and once the light was gone, the sweet, innocent girl that stood there before was gone, a huge red bird was in her place. Flapping it's mighty wings. A long tail, almost eight feet long, swayed back. It looked back at Higari, who jumped and landed on the large creatures foot. It then took flight and followed Kera to the forest.
"What the bloody hell was that!" Genma asked, stunned. That girl…she had so much power as to turn into that thing. When he looked around, he was the only one who seemed shocked. Raven felt her power and the others knew it was there. He shrugged, and looked at the flying death trap going off to get it's revenge on those who caused her lord pain.
Kera dashed into the forest, twigs and branches hitting against her fur, and brother. Jonair hung tight with one eye closed. They neared the center of the forest, Kera jumped into the air and landed right in the center of two snipers, a paladin, a druid, and yet another Ranger. Kera growled, enraged, and Jonair gripped his sword and leaped to the ground. It wasn't long before the large phoenix landed to the ground next to them, roaring with furry. Higari held a hand out as he looked at the druid. He saw the spell book in his hands, and his eyes almost burned with furry. "Y-you..you started this! You're the one who tried to kill Julloch!" He could see no reaction in the druids face because of the cloak. Higari held his hand out, fire rising from his feet as it took shape and he tossed his hand in the direction of the druid. The fireball following and dousing the man in flames. He collapsed to the ground, his cloak burned in a bloody ash. The Paladin took no time in charging, steel lance first towards the Sage. Though Kera had other plans, she ran towards the enemy man and bit into his lance, jerking it from his hand. The unexpected force took the man by surprised and it flew right from his hands. He stood terrified, reaching for his spare sword, but it was to late, he looked into the golden eyes of his killer, her 7 tails splitting apart and a blue fireball appearing in all of them. The flames combined, and both the man and his white horse were gone. Lying on the ground, dead.
The two snipers tried to fire the silver bows at the yo-ko while she was busy, but Prue had other plans. She roared into the air and landed right beside the two, fire collecting in her mouth. She opened her mighty jaw and set the fire free. Only a pile of ash reminded of the two snipers. Only the ranger remained. Jonair, however, planned to change all that. The ranger drew his sword and galloped right for him. Jonair was no real fool. He grinned evilly, a small fireball appearing in his hands. instead of attacking the man, he through it at the ground. The horse's eyes widened as it collided with the flame and it reared up. The ranger fell to the ground. Jumping up quickly and forcing Jonair to fight hand to hand. What he had planned all along. Jonair's blade was much larger, and his power was much greater. The other man had little skill fighting on the ground. It didn't take much for Jonair to knock it from his hand and a hard stab to his chest took him down.
"That takes care of it, right?" Jonair asked, looking over his shoulder.
"Is looks like it. Thank you everyone." Higari replied, his eyes cast down.
"Come on..lets get back guys.." Jonair said weakly, he couldn't say anything to make Higari feel better, he couldn't even think of where to start!
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The four re-entered the castle, Genma glaring at them like normal and Raven standing next to him. Julloch sat on the sofa with a large book spread across his lap. He seemed very intent with finding whatever he was looking for. His light blue eyes searching the pages with much interest. "Julloch, what are you looking for?" Higari asked. Giving him a confused look.
Julloch got off the sofa and walked over to him, handing the book to him and pointing to a certain sentence. Higari's violet eyes read over it quickly and he looked down at his young student. "Y-you think this is what Lord Orrin spoke of?" Higari asked, nervously. Julloch just nodded and looked at his master with questioning eyes.
"What are you talking about Higari!" Jonair asked frantically. The loud yelling forcing every ones head up, looking at him with great shock.
"Jonair… if this is what your father told you about … we're in trouble.." Higari said weakly. Showing the book to Jonair. The silvery haired lord jumped back and looked at the two magicians. "That's not possible! We all know that's just a story!"
"Actually, it was said to have happened, just so long ago everyone thinks it couldn't have happened." Mya commented. Genma and Kera backing her up with a light nod of there heads. "Though, not many know about it anymore, only strong magical users." Kera finished for her guard.
Jonair turned to Higari and was about to speak when he was interrupted by someone barging through the door. A tall knight wearing the dark blue and green Armor of Vandegards Wyvern fighters. Not much else could be seen without that. He looked at Higari and bowed his head slightly. "My lord, I am sorry . . . " He whispered.
"It could not have been avoided. You and the others are not to blame. Though I have a favor to ask." Higari said. Shifting his weight and straitening him self to look as though it nothing that had happened bothered him. The man looked at him. Nodding he replied, "whatever you want me lord."
"I have to go to Makai, if anyone knows anything about this threat, it's those of the magic kingdom." Everyone looked shocked at his statement. Julloch and Prue swapped glances and looked back up at him. Jonair was the first to yell out his surprise. "Are you crazy! You can't go by your self! They'll rip you apart if they find you!" by this time Jonair was almost nose-to-nose with Higari, throwing his hands wildly. Higari sighed and looked into the infuriated blue eyes with his own, calm purple ones. His eyes closed and he turned away. " Maybe. . . but I don't intend to go allown." He smiled lightly, turning to Jonair. "I'd like to come with you Jonair, it would make sense, you want to destroy this evil, and I want to help you. Let me come with you, please."
Jonair jumped back in surprise and looked at Kera, her calm, emotionless golden eyes looked back at him and she nodded. Higari was so strong and knew the land so well. It wouldn't be a bad idea at all. Jonair sighed and nodded, Mya smiling brightly. Higari smirked and looked at the solider. "Don't let word of my fathers death get out, and watch the country until I return. If I must - I'll take over Vandegard after that." The man gasped shortly, but nodded. He quickly ran down to inform the others of their command. Higari looked down at Prue and Julloch, his eyes cast a bit of sadness and he kneeled down next to them.
"Forgive me for this. . ." He looked at them both, he didn't want to leave them here, but what choice did he have? Prue looked up at him, she shook her head slowly, and looked at her feet. "I'm going with you, I can help!" She looked up at him, intent crimson eyes flaring. Higari was taken back by what she said, and he looked down at Julloch, who stepped next to Prue and looked up at his teacher. He then looked away, Prue grabbing his hand and whispering in his ear, "you can do it! Just tell him!" Julloch looked down, and in the weakest of whispers said "I'm coming to. . . you're not leaving me here, I want to help." Jonair and the others looked lost, they couldn't here what the boy said. Kera, on the other hand, smiled and looked at Higari. "Why don't you let them come along? They could help out." She said plainly. Higari thought quickly, Julloch would comet suicide before he stayed in the castle without him. And Prue had so much power. He gave a small smile and nodded. Both children smiling, he looked at Jonair and the others.
"We'll need some type of transportation, are time is limited and your horses aren't the fastest creatures I've ever seen. I have another idea, if you'll allown it."
"You mean I don't have to ride on of Fenair's fleabags to this magic-happy land?" Genma said, smirking. "You better tell him it's okay." Genma folded his arms and looked at Jonair. Who quickly nodded. Not as much to Genma's threat, but it would be great to be able to get there faster. Higari smiled and left the room, he turned back as he reached the door. "I'll be back soon." He said, before disappearing. "Wonder where he's off to. . ." Genma mumbled. Jonair and the others nodding, wondering the same thing.
Higari wondered outside the castle. Making his way to the barn where the Wyverns and Pegasus for the army stayed. He made his way through the large stall, several winged and horned horses sticking their heads out to see him. He rounded the corner and stopped short when he saw what he was looking for. He straightened his clothing and stood up straight, he couldn't look like this whole thing had gotten to him. He then walked in front of a large stall. Smiling at the large light blue Wyvern standing on its hind legs, though those where the only two it had. Higari never quite understood why some Wyverns only had back legs, and others had all four. The red eyes of said beast looked at him and it bowed its head. Showing a boy appearing the same age as Higari. At the odd movement of his Wyvern he turned in the same direction. His dark blue eyes widened when he saw Higari, thank the gods he was all right! The boy had the same raven black hair as Higari, but it was much shorter, hardly even touched his neck. He had a bit more of a build then Higari, and was about one inch taller. He was covered in blue armor, much like the other Wyvern rider Higari saw in the castle. The man gave a look of sadness and ran to Higari, stopping only inches from him. "M-my lord Higari! Thank goodness you aren't hurt! What do you need?" he asked, smiling lightly that his friend was alright, but Higari's eyes held sadness in them and he knew something had hurt him.
In no more then 5 minutes, the boy knew everything. His Lord was dead, and Higari needed his help to right the horrible wrong. A Wyvern Knight, the ability to fly would come in handy, and they could go so much faster. The two men left, along with Corion's Wyvern, Naloth. The others were already standing outside waiting for the two. Jonair was the firs to speak when he realized Higari's friend. "Higari! . . . is he coming with us?"
"Yes, Jonair. We can cover much more ground on his Wyvern, and it's big enough to carry more than one person. As for me, I'm going to take Amarth, my fathers Wyvern. He'll come with us willingly, now that my father is gone." Higari wasted no time and ran back to the stable, the others waited in silence as he came back with said Wyvern, silvery blue, with gray eyes and just like Corion's Dragon, had no front legs. He mounted quickly, seeing that Corion was already on Naloth. Mya, who didn't want to take up more space than needed, decided to fly on her own, in Harpy form. Prue, who realized it was a good idea, went along and flew with her phoenix wings. A huge phoenix flying would cause a scare, it was better to just use the wings and not be seen. As for the others, Jonair, Kera, and Julloch rode with Higari. While Genma and Raven rode with Corion. The others had taken food and the other things they saw they needed while Higari was gone. The only thing left to do was go on.
"Onward to the Makai!" Jonair yelled from the sky, thrusting his right hand in the air. Even flying, it would take days to get there. Higari and Corion had said they would be there in less than a week. And they were right, five days of not stop flying they found themselves in the magic kingdom of Makai. Home of Sage's, Bishops, Druid's, and the lord knows what else. They made their way through the large town where the castle laid, only after Higari and Julloch proved they were magic users worthy of interring such a sacred place. Which they did by passing several odd tests. Like magic sparring and opening locked seals. The city was amazing, much like all of the Makai, fortunetellers and charm sellers as far as the eye could see. Everyone here believed in magic and the powers of charms and such. Jonair and Raven were very interested and had to be pried away by Higari and Kera. And they soon came to the field, looking wide-eyed at the beauty of Castle Makai.
Meanwhile outside castle Makai
"I am so bored." Came the voice of a young, female, 14 year old archer. She had semi-long blonde hair, braded on either end of her head, and sparkling blue eyes that reflected her curiosity and fun loving attitude. She wore a short sleeve dark green shirt and matching shorts. With brown leather boots and a green bandana around her head. An iron bow laid beside her, reflecting off the suns gaze. "nothing ever happens around here! You said when we became guards that things would get more interesting!" she yelled to the girl sitting next to her. Said girl looked the same age and height as the blonde archer. Put her hair and eyes were a light purple, sort of fusha . Her hair was longer than her twin sister's and was tide in a half ponytail. (AN: Like Marissa's from Sacred Stones.) She wore a tight, gray long sleeve shirt and a black skirt that went down to her knees. Her steel sword lay against her side, held up by her brown belt across her hips. She wasn't facing her sister; she was looking up at the sky, trying to ignore her. The blonde girl glared and stood up, standing at about 5 foot 4, she started waving her hands dramatically and stopped her foot. "Monica Silvia Elaclair! I know you can here me!" She stopped speaking and glared down at her sister with crossed arms.
Monica smiled playfully and stood up next to her sister, so she didn't look shorter than her sister. She narrowed her fusha eyes and leaned got nose-to-nose with her sister. She smirked that usual "I'm so cool" smirk and turned away. Eyes closed she spoke. "Yes, Jennina Alexia Elaclair. I can hear you, but I wish I couldn't." Ah, sisterly love. They were at it again. Jennina looked shocked, her sister was pretty mean when she needed to make a point. She jumped from beside to in front of her sister, putting her hands on her hips. "But you said!"
"No ones attacked the Castle in several weeks, that's a good thing. You're the only one I know who wants to be at war." Monica smiled. Picking her apple off the group and tossing it in the air. "And the fact that you're bored is not my problem." Jennina glared, then glanced at her sister and smiled playfully. She just found a way to entertain herself, it was great to have an easily annoyed sister with her.
"Hey Mon, can I see your apple for a second?" She asked, running in front of her sister again.
"How many times have I told you not to call me Mon? and sure, just don't so anything stupid with it.." she glared back. Handing the red fruit to her sister. Jennina rolled her eyes and sighed.
"Whatever Mon, just stand really still, okay?" She grinned, putting the apple on her sister's head and running back to pick up her bow.
Monica stiffened and looked at her sister, non-trustingly. Then looked at the fruit that was balanced on her head, luckily she had an amazing amount of balance, but, this wasn't going to end well. "What are you planning to do with that?" she asked, getting mad.
"Just stand real still and you'll see." She smiled, taking an arrow and pulling the string of the bow back. Monica's eyes grew huge and she jumped back. The apple flying off her head. She started yelling, her face turning red. "You want to shoot me! Are you mad, don't answer that, I know you are! You could have killed me you crazed. . . person!"
Jennina smiled slyly and shook her head. "The best thing you could think of was 'person'?" She grinned and laughed a bit, getting the apple taken from her hand. When she re-opened her eyes she found her sister looking at the front gate, a bit of worry in her fusha eyes. Jennina followed her eyes to see the small army coming to the castle. Monica glared and brew her steel sword, gesturing for her sister to follow she slowly crept towards them, using the wall for cover. When they were as close as possible Jennina drew and arrow and aimed for Corion's head, a Wyvern general, what better to aim for then a winged fighter? But right as she was about to let go, a women, appearing in her late thirty's ran towards them, her curly golden hair waved behind her. Following behind her was a boy in a long black coat, so long and dark you could see nothing about his face. He appeared only a bit taller than the women, who had run up to the group, looking thrilled to see them.
Jonair stepped forward and took the women's hand, then turned towards the boy and ran to him, raising his hand, Monica's eyes widened and she drew her blade, dashing forward the young lord and slashing, only to be blocked by another blade by Genma. He pushed her away and glared ,that usual glare to all people who he despised. The women looked at Monica, reading her second strike, and leapt in front of her. "Monica, dear he's not an enemy! This is lord Jonair and lady Kera of Fenair!" Monica dropped her blade and bowed, her sister, who had followed behind with her bow, did the same. Jonair blushed a bit putting his hand behind his head.
"Sorry, Mitari's a friend of mine, I didn't mean to scare his guards like that." Jonair said, Kera growling at him for the stupid action. The cloaked boy smiled under his hood and took it off. Revealing his black hair, that touched his shoulder blades, oddly getting thinner as it went down (AN:..er..Knoll's hair basically) and deep emerald eyes, along with skin so pale he resembled that of a morph. He nodded towards the two, forcing them off the ground, both bowing at his presence.
A few minutes of random chitchat and the group walked to the castle, Lady Susana's eyes wide with horror. She nodded and looked at them all, "So, you really think that what your father spoke of was. . . that?" she said in a low whisper, Jonair, not understanding what the whisper was about, nodded along with Higari. Mitari gave an in pained look and groaned, almost falling backwards. Monica and Jennina grabbing his cloak and looking back at their queen. She sighed deeply and walked away, her eyes cast down and her face as pale as her sons. Jonair and Higari exchanged glances and then smiled at Mitari, trying to brighten the mood.
"It's been awhile my friend." Higari said calmly, bowing at the cloaked boy. Mitari smiled lightly and bowed back, then looked at Jonair. "How's the magic going for you, Jonair?" he asked, looking back at Higari. "And your student, we were al surprised to hear you taking on a task like that so young, Higari." Jonair smiled, folding his arms and showing that frightening look in his eye that meant he was proud of something he did.
"It's better, I haven't caught anything on fire in a few months." He said sheepishly. Higari nodded as well, gesturing to Julloch. "He hasn't needed my help in the slightest, I couldn't ask for a better student." And with that, introductions where in order, Mitari remembered Mya, Corion, and Kera (knew better than to try and talk to her) and was introduced to the others. Along with telling of Genma's new rival and her sister. Monica and Genma glared at each other the entire time. About 20 minutes went by before a loud explosion was heard outside, sending everyone to the window, Mitari looked like someone had just sent an arrow through his heart and he almost collapsed again. A village not far off from the castle had caught fire, even from far away the sight of scattered, chard bodies could be seen lying on the ground. A shaman ran from the outside, yelling horrified words, Monica glared and grabbed his shoulders, forcing him to speak normally he finally coughed out, "M-monsters! Th-th-they're in the villages! D-estroying everything! Someone m-m-must help, we must d-do something!"
End Chapter
Finally! This took me awhile, and I'm sorry to anyone who actually reads this. Anyway the end was a bit rushed but I wanted to get it up soon. So , enjoy the chapy and please review. I'm starting to wonder if this is a waste of my time.