Yakuza Wars Crossover Arc
Episode 3: Regna Ferox
Narrator: Akira and co. walked across a barren field. A chilling breeze blew across the land.
Akira: Chrom... What happened here?
Chrom: Over the years our kingdom has been attacked by Grima, the fell dragon. With his army of Risen... He has devastated this land causing panic and chaos. Many lives were lost...
Akira: Then I guess we should destroy Grima for good.
Chrom: To do something like that would be suicide.
Akira: Something such as that should not be tormenting this world. I will not allow it.
Narrator: Akira clenches the hilt of his sword. Akira's eye color changed from a calm seaside blue to a golden yellow.
Lissa: Wait... did your eyes just change color?
Akira: Yeah. I may not be from this world... but I won't leave here until I know that Grima is forever eliminated from this world.
Frederick: Brave words for one who has not seen Grima's power first hand.
Akira: Frederick... Where I'm from... I've defeated a false god from existence. So... I think I can take Grima on.
Chrom: We are almost at Regna Ferox. Be on your guard.
Akira: Why?
Chrom: The khans at Regna Ferox are kind of hard on newcomers. They go so far as to send their best warriors to intimidate new warriors.
Akira: Good. I like a challenge.
Frederick: We have arrived.
Narrator: Akira and company arrived at a giant coliseum roaring with civilians.
Akira: Nice place. My folks back at home would have loved this.
?: Greetings, Prince Chrom and the Shepherds. Welcome to Regna Ferox.
Narrator: A dark skinned lady approached Chrom and company.
Chrom: It has been awhile, Flavia.
Flavia: I see we have some new faces among the Shepherds.
Narrator: Akira folded his arms and began to chuckle slightly. Flavia turned to his direction and cracked a smile.
Flavia: So, what's your name, kid?
Akira: I'm not a kid. My name is Akira Shirogane. I'm new around here.
Flavia: I can tell by just staring at your attire that you aren't from around here. From which kingdom do you hail from?
Narrator: Akira turned to look at Chrom, in which nodded at him as if he understood the current situation.
Akira: I hail from the kingdom of Ylisse. I fight alongside Chrom and his Shepherds. Robin's a new member as well.
Flavia: I see.
Narrator: Flavia stared at Robin intensely. Robin winces and stares down at the floor.
Flavia: Not exactly the talkative type, is he?
Robin: ...
Akira: He talks when he wants to, when he isn't threatened as if under interrogation.
Flavia: I apologize if I come off as intimidating, Robin. But at times such as these... We can't be too careful.
Robin: I know there is a war going on, isn't there?
Flavia: Ah. I see you are well informed. But yeah, the war is getting worse as the days prolong. Many soldiers out there are getting killed out there and are being turned into Risen.
Akira: We fought a bunch of them before arriving here.
Flavia: Then you know what they are capable of, then.
Akira: Trust me. I've faced far worse than Risen hordes.
Chrom: Akira here isn't from our world, but was summoned here by Naga.
Flavia: I see. Then you don't mind if I test his abilities?
Akira: I don't mind. I could use the exercise myself.
Flavia: Alright then. Jump in the arena and we'll see.
Akira: With pleasure.
Narrator: Akira bowed to Flavia then jumped in the arena with his arms still folded.
Flavia: SEND IN THE MASKED WARRIOR!
Narrator: On the other side, the same warrior that Akira met near the river walked up to him and pointed her sword at him.
Akira: (No mistake that's Lucina. Her sword looks a lot like Chrom's own. The Falchion, was it? But... why is she here?)
?: It would seem that our paths cross once again.
Akira: Yes, it would seem to be that way. But why are you here? Surely not here to prove a point to a certain someone.
?: Perhaps that is my reason for being here. Do you intend to get in my way?
Akira: Well... I have no choice in the matter. Plus... you owe me one for saving your life from the Risen.
?: Very well then. Prepare yourself to lose!
Narrator: Akira cracked his knuckles and folded his arms.
Akira: Well... come at me at whenever you're ready.
?: You mock me?
Akira: Not really mocking you so much as you aren't going to win against me.
?: Alright then fine!
Narrator: At that moment, several hordes of Risen stormed in the arena.
Flavia: What the hell? Risen?
Chrom: Akira! Get that warrior out of there!
Akira: No way! If I leave now, these Risen will kill everyone else here! I'm not letting that happen. Right, Lucina?
Narrator: The warrior cracked a smile as she removed the mask from her face, her long blue hair flowing down.
Chrom: Wait... Why does she have a similar sword to mine?
Lucina: We will explain later, Father! Akira and I will get rid of the Risen hordes.
Chrom: (Wait... why does Lucina's sword look like mine?)
Narrator: Akira and Lucina charged at the Risen hordes, slashing one after another in quick succession.
Flavia: I've got to admit... You have some interesting company with you, Chrom.
Chrom: I'd like to think all of us are strong when we are working for a common cause. I'm sure it's the same for you and your men, Flavia.
Flavia: Well I'm not gonna stand here and let the Risen ruin sacred tradition!
Narrator: Flavia jumped down to the arena where Akira and Lucina were slashing Risen left and right.
Flavia: Mind if I join the fray?
Akira: Heh. As if you need my permission to do battle.
Narrator: Chrom jumped down to the arena and ran up to the others with the Falchion drawn.
Chrom: Care for one more?
Akira: The more the merrier... now let's do this!
Narrator: Akira eyes turned a sparking yellow and began to hover slightly, unsheathing one sword. The Risen charged at Akira and the others.
Akira: Let's start with this...
Narrator: Akira tapped the ground lightly and time itself slowed down.
Chrom: What in the-
Akira: Quick! I can only hold this for a short time! Cut them down before the time resumes!
Narrator: Chrom and the others made quick work of the Risen horde.
Akira: Good job guys!
Chrom: What was that just now? Time itself slowed down.
Akira: It's one of my abilities. But I can only use it a certain number of times.
Chrom: An interesting and intriguing ability to have. Flavia, are you okay?
Flavia: Yes, I am. I need to find Basilio. He's the West Khan of the country of Ferox.
Akira: So, there are 4 rulers to Ferox?
Chrom: Yes... And together, the protect Ferox from things like the Risen. And even that... we failed.
Akira: Flavia... it's not over. Not by a long shot.
Flavia: Indeed. I will assist you in bringing peace to not just Ferox but Ylisstol as well.
Chrom: We'd be delighted to have you with us.
Narrator: Akira turned around and saw someone lying down with an eyepatch on one eye.
Akira: Is that Basilio?
Flavia: Yeah, that's him alright. Help him up and let's get out of here.
Narrator: Akira picked the man with the eyepatch as everyone left Regna Ferox.
?: Nnnngh... What... what happened?
Flavia: Oh, Basilio. You're awake. It's good to see you weren't harmed.
Basilio: Indeed. But that was rather strange for large hordes of Risen to attack in such a way.
Chrom: That is true. Risen aren't exactly... coordinated in battle. But perhaps we shouldn't underestimate our foes.
Akira: That's a common mistake people make in the art of war.
Chrom: What do you mean, Akira?
Akira: When you are fighting your opponent, you never underestimate them.
Chrom: But even so... they never fight this coordinated.
Akira: Well eventually... we'll figure out why that is. Where to from here?
Flavia: I don't know. Chrom... Any ideas?
Chrom: We should head to Plegia... I feel Gangrel is behind this.
Akira: Who is Gangrel?
Frederick: He is known as the Mad King of Plegia. He is not a man that can be bargained with. He is a demon with no remorse.
Akira: I see.
Narrator: At that moment, Akira's body begins to glow.
Chrom: Akira! Why is your body glowing?
Akira: I don't know what's-
Narrator: At that moment Akira vanished instantly. Chrom and the others blankly at the spot where Akira once stood.
TO BE CONTINUED...