"Mother, Father, and Mask"...That is a way too serious title for this one...
(Shepherds + Warrior Realm + Two Falchions)
BGM: WHITE KNIGHT CHRONICLES - Setting Off On An Adventure
On the final day of the tactician's monthly family trip to Ylisstol all of the little children were rushing upstairs as it was finally that time of the evening, story time. Earlier in the week Robin had sent some invitations to other members of the family to see if they could drop by and surprisingly enough, on the last day they did. The latecomers were Olivia's adoptive parents Basilio (Great Grandpa/Gramps) and Flavia (Great Grandma/Granny), her step brother Lon'qu (Uncle Q) and his wife Say'ri (Aunt S), Chrom + Lissa's sister Emmeryn (Auntie Emm) and Robin's twin sister Reflet (Auntie) who helps take care of her.
After a lot of goofing off, everyone squeezed into the room while the kids/grandkids along with a few other members of the family (*cough* Lissa, future Cynthia, future Owain *cough*) waited impatiently for Robin as he sat down on the foot of the bed next to Olivia.
"Hey Robin." Basilio stated in his usual loud voice, "The kids told us where you guys are so you think you could hurry up and get to the good stuff? You know what I'm talking about, the part where WE SHOW UP!" He proudly motioned over toward the other Feroxi in the room.
"Well I yeah but that's gonna take awhile till we get there, there are still a few more things to go over till we get..." Robin got cut off.
"Well then just skip it." Lon'qu spoke in his very casual tone. "We're just here for the night."
"The lad's right, we're only here on government business and can't afford to stay too long. Go ahead and skip it." Basilio commented again.
"Yeah! Skip it! Skip it! Skip it!" the not future children started chanting.
"Basilio! Lon'qu!" Olivia raised her voice with her cheeks starting blush, "Don't do that!...While I appreciate your stopping by, I don't want you getting the children in trouble by riling them up."
Robin cut back in, "It's fine Olivia if it's what kids really want." He assured her.
"Okay..." the dancer huffed while the tactician leaned over and gave her a peck on the cheek.
Robin then turned toward the egger little kids. "Here's an idea, how about I just gloss over it real quick so we can get to the part where grandma, grandpa, and uncle-Q show up.(also mommy...sort of) That sound okay with you?"
"Yeah!" they all responded.
"Okay then looks like we're gonna have to go fast!" Robin jested toward the kids while imitating a certain someone with an irritating voice.
"Uhg...Robin don't do that..." Lucina and some of the others shook their heads. "I can't stand that guy."
"Me neither." The tactician chuckled, "Alright let's begin..."
...
(Warning dumbness and laziness ensues)
BGM: CASTLE CRASHERS - The Barracks Song
Okay umm let's see...The group finally arrives in Ylisstol.
Blah Blah Blah. There is a parade with 'Emm'. Robin finds out that Lissa and Chrom are royals and says hello to Emmmeryn.
Blah Blah Blah. Lissa takes Robin to meet the team...I mean meet the Shepherds in the barracks.
Introductions. Blah Blah Blah. Maribelle (Brady's mom) was all worried about Lissa and stuff.
'The' Vakie (Gerome's dad) aka 'teach' is all like "Can he do this? *Buuuuuurp*"
Sumia is there and is worried about Chrom and stuff, then trips on 'her boots' (nothing).
Chrom enters and is all like, "We need to go to Regna Ferox." ["The best place you'll ever visit!"..."Basilio get out of the story! You're not in this part!" ] So the group loads up and marches out.
["Also Kellam (Anna's husband) was there right?"..." Wait...who?"..."He's not here is he? Someone check"..."Guys the story..."..."Oh right sorry."]
Blah Blah, walking. Stalh shows up late on the march ["And had to miss breakfast."..."Stahl not you too!"] because Vaike forgot to remember.
Blah. The undead monsters from before (now official dubbed by the group, Risen) show up to attack. They go "Blah!" and stuff then start ravaging the country side.
BGM: GUNDAM SEED - Three Evil Weapons (Aku no San Heiki)
Shepherd fight! All set! Ready? Go!
Blah Blah, fighting Blah.
Blah Blah, swords and such, Blah.
Miriel (Laurent's mom) arrives late and find Vaike's axe. (She scolds him about it later)
More fighting Blah Blah Blah.
Frederick suggests to Chrom that "Perhaps Robin would prefer we choose our own actions at times." And begins to do so, against the tactician's orders! ["Wow, someone still sounds salty about that whole thing."..."I am not! And it's not like I'm against you guys fighting on your own. It just was not the time to be doing that."]["Daddy what does being salty mean?"..."Never you mind sweet pea."]
After Robin had to change his battle plan thanks to someone's suggestion ["Still salty."..."I heard that sis!"] with a couple of orders and one, "SHINING FINGER!", the battle was won.
BGM: G-GUNDAM - Suspicious Signs
["Keep going."..."Ugh you guys I get it..."]
Blah Blah, more walking. The group comes across a downed Pegasus and Sumia stay behind to help heal its wounds. ["Aww. That's so nice that you did that mommy!"..."Yes dear, but don't interrupt now."..."OK!"]
Anyways...Uh...oh next part. The group arrives at the Regna Ferox border wall, more specifically the gate known as the Longfort and begin to approach the doors. ["Finally! Now we're in the good stuff Hahaha!"..."That's enough of you Oaf!" {GUT PUNCH PUNCH!}..."Sorry Robin continue."..."Thanks, I guess?"..."Hey granny Flavia why are you always so mean to gramps?"..."Ah young Ophelia, it's nothing to worry about. That's just the way us Feroxi are toward each other."..."I can explain that in a bit, just let me finish you guys.""]
While the group was drawing closer to the perimeter, the Feroxi Guard had begun to mobilize and Robin took notice. The tactician decided to come up with a plan for potential combat while the situation began to worsen.
BGM: YU-GI-OH DUELIST OF THE ROSES - Seto's Arrival
The captain of the border guard (Raimi) ordered the group of "Brigands" to stop. She as she claimed that they are just more trouble makers posing as Ylisseans and refused th let them enter. Chrom spoke up and asked if there is away to prove that they are who they say they are, and there was indeed a way. "THE FEROXI WAY!" By proving themselves on the battlefield and seeing if they are indeed Prince Chrom and his band of warriors. If they refused they would be left to parish in the cold snow or at the ends of Feroxi steel.
Chrom tries to argue more but gets spears thrown at him only to have Sumia swoop in on the Pegasus from earlier and pick him up. They circled back around toward the others as the Feroxi troops took up arms and got into defensive formations.
BGM: CASTLE CRASHERS - Second Thoughts
Battle plans, tactics, Blah Blah Blah.
While the group was moving into place they were not so secretly being watched by Kellam who had actually been with them the whole time...Eventually he was noticed by Chrom and got to help out with the plan. The whole not being seen thing applied to the enemy too as it turns out, so Kellam was actually useful...Even if no one noticed. ["Kinda creepy huh?"..."Fie... is that man really so hard to see?"..."I'm right here."..."AHH!"..."Just kidding, it's me."..."MARC DON'T DO THAT!"..."Sorry everybody."..."Moving right along... "]
The Shepherds fight their way through the area defeating but not killing the soldiers. Robin was especially forward about this as he had issued a no kill order. "No matter how hard they try to kill you...don't... they aren't our enemy, just remember that." Despite how hard he fought against the Risen and the brigands Robin disliked spilling blood.
It wasn't easy but they had pulled it off, by working with partners everyone could fight more efficiently and be in less danger. They could rely on each other's strengths and make up for each other's weaknesses, Sumia and Chrom for example worked together to defeat the guard captain Raimi. Only after she was defeated were the rest of the troops called off and the group was permitted to head into the capital. Raimi was actually so impressed by the group's performance on the battlefield that she personally escorted them to meet the Kahn.
BGM: DARK CLOUD 2 - Locked Palace
After even more walking, the Shepherds met with Kahn Flavia. ["After you talked behind my back."..."I said I was sorry."]
As it turned out Kahn Flavia is only one of the two Kahns of Regna Ferox and couldn't offer troops for Ylisse as she is not the Ruling Kahn. She explained that she would be able to become the Ruling Kahn if they helped her win an upcoming tournament. This tourney decides who the Ruling Kahn will be for the next few years by having the two Kahns select champions to represent them. If their champions are victorious in combat against the champions of the other Kahn then they will rule over the land until the next tourney. There was another catch, only foreign folk could compete (as to have the Feroxi not constantly killing or maiming each other) so it was impossible for her to do anything without Chrom's help. The group agreed to represent Kahn Flavia of East Ferox and made preparations for the fight. As they set foot in the ring Chrom and Lissa noticed a familiar figure on the other side.
It was the masked sword wielder 'Marth' as one of the representing champions of the West Kahn! BUM BUM BUMMMM!
Chrom tried to talk to the 'man' from across the field but they remained silent as ever.
BGM: CASTLE CRASHERS - Rage of the Champions
Chrom informed Robin that he would fight 'Marth' alone and Robin agreed to not interfere. At last the champions charged forward and began to battle.
Chrom and 'Marth' fought at the center while Robin led the others (Sully, Vaike, Frederick, and Miriel ) throughout the fight.
Blah Blah, Blah, action, thrills, explosions!
Blah Blah, swords and shields and spears and magic and "AHH!"
Blah...
Chrom and 'Marth' are the last ones to finish as they did a bunch of sword flips through the air and stuff. ["You make it sound like we're circus people."..."Father's right it wasn't that bad."..."I don't know Lissa and the others in the crowd can back me up on this one."..."Yep I remember a bunch of 'Swoosh and Whooshing when I watched you two."..."Gee, thanks sis."..."You're welcome."]
Eventually Chrom gave a Falchion broadside enforced shoulder barge to the mask wearer knocking 'Marth' onto the ground and holding 'him' at sword point forcing 'him' to concede.
"Impressive...if not surprising..." The masked 'man' stated to Chrom after the match and then just left...
BGM: GUNDAM SIDE STORIES - Excellent Work G05
Flavia invited the group up to the throne room and congratulated her new comrades with their victory. As ruling Kahn she agreed to grant them the troops and supplies that they needed. ["Before going off to party! HA! HA!-WAIT!.."..."That's what I thought Oaf."]
Just as Chrom, Lissa, and Robin were about to leave the throne room, the West Kahn, Basillio showed up to give his congratulations. As West Ferox's contribution to the joint war effort, Basillio offered one of his champions, Lon'qu to the group. After startling the yellow princess due to his nature around ["...most..."] women, Lon'qu was accepted into the group by Chrom and the others.
The hour was late so the Shepherds decided to stay the night in the capital much to the tactician's delight. Ever being the opportunist, Robin took this stay to his advantage and asked to have a tactical assessment of the new troops and supplies while they were still in Ferox. To fulfill his request Robin was granted access to the archive room to pick up some books, where he happily took his time browsing through.
While everyone was busy loading group supplies into carts to head back to Ylisse, Robin loaded up his own cart with books and other useful information loaned to him from the Feroxi. While carrying (and reading) some more books down the hall way, he bumped into the group's newest member.
BGM: WHITE KNIGHT CHRONICLES - Grazel's theme (Craselle's Theme, official OST is mistranslated abit)
Lon'qu: "Hmpf"
Robin: "Oh I'm sorry... you're Lon'qu right?"
Lon'qu: "Hmm..."
Robin: "I take that as a yes, so I was just wondering how did you lose to that 'Marth' fellow. Basillio speaks so highly of you and your file says you've never lost to another man-"
Lon'qu: "That's because that wasn't a man...That was a woman."
Robin: "Wait, WHAT!?...I had my suspicions but I didn't actually think-"
Lon'qu: "Yes, that 'Marth' is indeed a woman...I didn't know until we fought for Kahn Basillio's last position. Despite her apparent above average skill, I had the upper hand throughout the fight... That was until I rushed in to finish her off. That was when I noticed it and it caught me off guard, she took advantage of my hesitation and knocked me out...That's how I lost."
Robin: "I don't get it why did her being a girl stop you? Lissa too for that matter, are you just afraid of women or something?"
Lon'qu: "That's a personal matter I'd rather not discuss..."
Robin: Okay...well she must have some good reason to keep that false identity. Thanks for your explanation by the way...Oh, and we're glad to have you aboard our team."
Lon'qu: "What ever...don't tell anyone about why I lost. I don't need any pity." With that he walked off leaving the tactician to pick up his books and carry them out on his own.
Robin: "We'll that was...unexpected...Back to work I guess."
BGM: G-GUNDAM - Trust You Forever Instrumental 2
A light snow had began to fall as Robin continued to load up the cart and things were quite peaceful for such a harsh land, it was actually rather nice there the tactician thought. After some more time had passed, Robin had noticed something but what was it? He felt like he was being watched from behind but when he turned to look there was no one there. The tactician went back to work while a soft pair of violet eyes slowly peeked out from around a corner and carefully watched him. The magic user knew he was being watched but the presence didn't feel threatening to him, just curious really. Robin wanted to know just who was watching him so after a bit more time had passed he finally decided to take another look. He quickly turned and barley saw a flash of pink move around the corner causing him to call out gently.
"Excuse me, I'm not sure who you are but rest assured I mean you no harm. Won't you come out?..." Nothing, not a so much as a fidget. In fact the only thing that seemed to move was the snow as it continued to softly fall. "Oh well." He sighed to himself as he returned to his work with the presence eventually fixing it's gaze on him again. Despite all of the odd looks he had received during his short time there, this one pair of eyes watching him felt different from the others. It's funny after awhile the presence felt warm, almost familiar to him like someone he had known for a long time. He couldn't help but smile to himself as his thoughts trailed off.
...
Back in the present...
BGM: CASTLE CRASHERS - Spanish Waltz
"Okay everyone, I'm going to stop here today for a quick lesson." Robin stated causing a series of groans and whines came from the group. "Oh come on now don't be like that, we got to the part you wanted. Besides, this lesson is an important learning experience for the little ones."
The tactician turned toward the children, "Okay kids remember how in Ferox where Olivia, Basillio, and Flavia are from, strength speaks louder than words? Well there is a reason for that, it's because when you need to prove something, you need to fight it out. It's not out of some need to show power over another or any mean spirited thing of that sort, rather it is a test of your heart and your spirit as a warrior. You see a warrior's spirit never lies, but why is that?" He questioned.
All of his children (even the future ones) happily replied, "Because the fists are the way for someone to express their soul!" They all stood up and assumed a ready martial arts stance.
The tactician happily laughed "Ah! Very good, you all remembered!"
Robin stood up and he assumed a ready stance opposite of the kids, closed his eyes and took a deep breath.
"Well there they go again." Olivia sighed with a smile.
She signaled the others in the room to scoot back a little causing them to whisper among themselves.
Stahl: "Are they gonna do that thing again?"
Lissa: "Oh I love it when they do this!"
Emmeryn: "...?..."
Chom: "It's okay sis, I never understood this either..."
Sumia: "Oh I think it's cute."
Basillio: "All right you kids, show us what you got!"
Lon'qu: "You'll appreciate this."
Say'ri: "Aye, I vaguely recall such a thing from before."
Reflet: "I didn't know you taught this to your kids, mom would have been proud."
BGM: G-GUNDAM - The East Is Burning Red!
The tactician opened his eyes and began to shout with pride.
"NOW THEN ANSWER ME CHILDREN! The School of the Undefeated of the East!"
Children: "The Winds of the King!"
They all began rapidly punching at the air meeting each other's fists and continuing to do so.
Robin: "Zenshin!"
Children: "Keiretsu!"
All: "Tenpa kyoran!"
With one final hit they all met their fists at the center and held them there while they stood in a low stance.
All: "Look, the East is Burning Red!"
The family remained silent as they stared at one another with a fiery determination in their eyes. After a few moments, they all released from their stances and began to laugh.
"That was great kids, I'm so proud of you all for learning so well. That being said..." The tactician paused, then quickly moved back into another martial arts pose. "You still have much to learn!" He pronounced with enthusiasm.
"Yes! Master!" they all responded in unison, moving into another set of poses.
"Before that happens you kids all needs some sleep." the pink haired dancer interjected. "I think that goes for everyone else too, It's time for bed."
"Oh? Well I guess it is that time again..." Robin admitted, "Good night everyone!"
(If you're curious about what that whole "School of the Undefeated of the East!" thing is like, look it up real quick. Also that's gonna play a big role in the story later on so just keep waiting.)
BGM: ARMORED CORE VERDICT DAY - Day After Day (instrumental ver.) (just let this play out)
Authors Note: So yeah this chapter came out a little weird and to be honest I'm going to have to skip around like this more in the future, maybe not as humorously but still. The thing is I just couldn't really think about what I wanted to do for those game chapters so I copped out and ultimately decided to gloss over them really quickly. I wrote this fast because wanted to get through my chapter induced writers' block to the better chapters I have more legitimately planed out. This wasn't a total flop though I got to try my hand at some more humor and after the last lengthy chapter this change in length was a nice break.
As far as the last names and stuff go as mentioned last time...I got nothing...Don't be shy you guys I've seen those views, I know someone is reading this. To be fair though I'd imagine that most Fire Emblem fans would know little about Gundam (Unless you're a total dork like me) and vice-versa but eh. I've got some kind of audience that at least reads this so that's good enough I guess. Next time will be better I promise. I know I said that last time but that writers block came out of nowhere man... Also (shameless plug) look for me on Deviant art where I will have this story and some reference pictures for future material in the story.
Anyway thanks for the read, till next time...
"Ze Docter, is operating!"