Watou Wielder: Hello there, I'm Watou Wielder, and I'm typing a fanfic based on my favourite Fire Emblem character!
Serra: Oh! That's so sweet! What happens to me in the story?
Watou Wieldr: It's not you.
Nino: Is it about me?
Watou Wielder: No.
Priscilla: ...Um...
Watou Wielder: No, it's not any of you three. Now I would like you all to shut up and let me start!
Serra: But don't forget to put the disclaimer!
Disclaimer: I(Watou Wilder)don't own Fire Emblem.

Following Your Path
Chapter 1: Leaving Home

It was a cold, dark night in Sacae. I knew my father would be angry if he found out I was awake so late, but I couldn't sleep. As I tossed and turned in my bed, one thing repeated in my head. There was something I had to do. I sat up quietly, trying to arrange my thoughts. After a brief moment, I forced myself unto my feet. I stood there for a few seconds and allowed a sigh to escape my lips.

'No turning back now...' I thought to myself. '...I have to do this...'

I walked over to my dresser, and pulled out my white jacket. I examined it for a moment, then slipped it onto my body. After this, I picked up my blue boots that were setting beside my bed and buried my feet into them. Last, I put on my black gloves, picked up a long sword, and looked down at my own body.

'...I think this is everything...'

I silently walked out of my room. After walking through a small hallway, I came to my parents' room. I peeked into the room and seen my father sleeping peacefully... Or as peacefully as possible after the death that had occurred that morning... I quietly forced myself to the side of his bed and examined his face. Despite my attempt to remain strong, tears began to form in my eyes. I bent over and kissed him softly on the forehead. I heard a small groan, and quickly took a step away from him. He slowly opened his dark eyes and looked at me, still half-asleep.

"Mm... Fir?" he mumbled. "What... are you doing up...? Is it morning already?"

"...No, Father..." I whispered. "...I'm... just going out... Please... Go back to sleep and don't worry about me... I'll be fine..."

"Mm... Okay... If you'll be okay..." he smiled before closing his eyes again. "...Goodnight, Fir..."

My eyes widened for a moment, then I blinked to keep the tears from falling.

"...Goodbye... Father..."

With this, I walked out of the room, and then the house... For a small moment, I looked back the building I'd called my home for many years. As soon as I couldn't stand looking back any longer, I ran away from the building and to a small area with flowers and a gravestone. I looked at the grave for a moment, then held the sword close to my chest. After staying in this postion for a few seconds, I looked up at the sky.

"...Mother..." I whispered. "...Please grant me your protection on my journey... My journey to master the way of the sword like you did..." With this, a cool breeze filled the air. A breeze that could only be my mother's spirit answering my prayer. "...I... I don't know where this journey will lead me... But... But I will not let that stop me! I will do this... I promise..."

I sighed again as I looked at the sword. I started walking with no destination in mind... But I was not going too break my promise to myself... Or Mother...

Watou Wielder: And there's Chapter 1!
Serra: A tad bit small, don't you think?
Nino: sniff...Yeah...
Priscilla: ...Sorry Lady Watou Wielder, but they're right...
Watou Wielder: Aw, shut it, magic girls! That was only the FIRST chapter! There will be longer ones! MARK MY WORDS!
Serra, Nino, and Priscilla: O.o
Watou Wielder: Anyway, PLEASE REVIEW!