AN: I switch between viewpoints in this chapter, just a heads up.

Chapter 6

(Connor)

When Connor and Noah arrived back at the Shepherds barracks they were immediately bombarded with questions. Connor had the feeling that Noah just wanted to forget about it, but he did his best to answer as many questions as he could. Good, better to talk about it then let it eat him up inside. The questioning went on for about 15 minutes before finally coming to an end when someone burst through the door.

"Prince Chrom, we have a problem."

"And what might that be Commander Phila?" Chrom replied.

"Not here milord." She pointed to Noah. "You, come with us please."

Noah stood up, motioning for Connor to follow him, and the group stepped outside the barracks. There they were joined by the Exalt and the red-haired woman from earlier.

"Exalt Emmeryn, Lady Cordelia, it's nice to see you again so soon," Noah said politely. He then turned to Phila and immediately was all business. "I'm assuming this has something to do with the men who attacked me?"

"That would be correct. As it turns out, those were no ordinary street thugs," Phila began, "they were members of the Duvali crime family. Apparently one of the men you killed today was Tyr Duvali."

This seemed to surprise everyone, except for Connor and Noah, who had no idea why the death of this Tyr Duvali was so important. Cordelia, however, looked like she was seething with barely controlled rage. She was also staring at Chrom, but the two things were probably unrelated.

Noah sighed. "Let me guess, this guy was the son of the head of the Duvali crime family, and now dad's out for my blood."

Phila nodded. "That would be correct."

This earned a soft chuckle from Connor. "I know what that's like."

"As soon as Kesel Duvali found out that his son was murdered he sent his thugs out into the streets, where they have begun harassing the townsfolk. Kesel is acting on emotion right now, so we're hoping that he might make a mistake and we can finally bring him in," Phila continued.

"Why not just kill him?" Connor inquired, earning a scoff from Cordelia.

"You'd never even be able to get close to him without being killed. Everywhere he goes he brings his own personal army with him," she huffed. Her statement, however, had the opposite effect of what she had intended because it only served to make Connor laugh. "I don't see the humor in dying."

Connor just continued to laugh. "Lady, I kill myself for shits and giggles. Death means nothing to me. Besides, I've killed actual gods. I'm not afraid of some crime lord and his bodyguards."

Now it was Cordelia's turn to laugh. "What kind of fool do you take me for? Nobody can come back from the grave."

"We don't have time for this bickering," Emmeryn spoke up for the first time. "The people of Ylisstol are in danger. Chrom, I wish for you and the Shepherds to bring Kesel Duvali in alive."

"How do you expect us to do that Emm?"

Noah frowned as Emmeryn turned her gaze upon him. "By using me as bait," he said reluctantly.

"Not just you, but Lady Cordelia as well," Phila corrected.

This surprised Noah. "May I ask what makes Lady Cordelia viable bait?"

"Because," Cordelia sighed, "Kesel Duvali is my Uncle."

(Noah)

I was speechless. Cordelia's uncle was a crime lord? Fuck, that means I killed her cousin. Welp, there go my chances with her.

"Chrom, please go inform the Shepherds of the plan," Emmeryn ordered. Chrom nodded and headed back into the barracks, Cordelia sighing softly as she watched him go. Right, I forgot about that. No way I could ever compete with a prince, especially Chrom.

"Have fun being bait. You might something a little fancier than Young Wolf's Howl and a handgun though, so here. You shouldn't need to worry about ammo for this either. Enjoy," Connor said to me as he held out a weapon for me. Again, I was speechless. He was giving me the Vex Mythoclast.

I somehow managed to get out a "Thank you," as I accepted the gifted weapon. Connor smiled and turned to follow Chrom into the barracks.

"Commander Phila and I must be going, as we have other matters to attend to. Noah, I suggest you and Lady Cordelia discuss how you wish to approach things," Emmeryn said, winking at me as she did so. At least Emmeryn believed in me. Maybe I did have a chance after all.

AN: Another really short chapter. I hope to get another one out later today, but with Joker releasing for Smash tonight I don't know if I will.

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