A quick note, in order to understand this chapter better, please read the story my friend, Hellion Prime posted in conjunction to mine called "The Gear Forged in Blue Fire". You can find the link here:

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Chapter 14: Brother vs. King

Sol is in the outer garderns of Castle Ylisse, leaning against the wall of the castle while smoking a cigarette. From how hard and frequently he's puffing, he defintiely doesn't seem to be in a good mood.

Aria comes out into the gardens and sees Sol there. When she sees his expression from his smoking, she sighs and walks over to him.

"Frederick." says Aria. "Are you going to be out here smoking all day rather than celebrating the new life my daughter gave birth to? I mean, I'm a grandmother twice in two ways. That should be good news."

Frederick just growls in an annoyed tone.

Aria says, "Look... I know you've tried your hardest to clean up our mess."

"Don't you mean MY mess?" asks Sol. "The Crusades is mostly my fault. I should never have let my discoveries go that far."

"Well, touched as I am to hear you trying to play martyr here, you can stop feeling sorry for yourself." says Aria. "You had no control over me becoming Justice back then. Dizzy didn't ask to be a Gear, let alone one of the most dangerous in existence. And no Gear asked to be a weapon without free will. Things happen, Frederick! And you are not fully responsible! Brush the chip off of your shoulder and move on!"

Getting angry, Sol slams his fist against the castle wall, cracking it severely.

Noticing the damage, Aria says, "You know you're going to have to pay for that, right?"

"Like I give a rat's ass." says Sol.

"I think you do, actually." says Aria.

"What is that supposed to mean, Aria?" asks Sol.

"You choose to be this bad boy you've turned into because something terrible happened to you." says Aria. "And you put all the blame on yourself, yet even then, you always act so proud like you don't need help. And yet, you can't see the potential good that can come out of this. That's not the Frederick I fell in love with back then."

Sol sighs and says, "Aria... what good can come of Gears being the majority in our world? Hell, this isn't even our world, and Dizzy chose to reproduce. Without knowing how we could get home, if there even is a way, we risk this world being populated by Gears as well."

"And that's a bad thing to you?" asks Aria. "Are you so prejudice that you must continue to segragate the two as us and them? Frederick... you ARE a Gear now. And I was myself. I remember all the destruction I caused as Justice, so you're not the only one feeling guilt. But I'm not going to let my fears dominate me like you're obviously doing."

"Are you saying I'm afraid?" asks Sol.

"Without mincing words..." says Aria. "Yes. Hatred is one of many bad ideas born out of fear. And right now, you fear that your plans may have been all for naught. You have to understand... you may not have wanted this to happen... but the Gears that were made because of our research are living beings. Yes, many of them are beyond dangerous, but being a danger in ability and being a danger in thought are two different things."

Sol just grunts.

"Now, you can stand here looking angry and feeling sorry for yourself." says Aria. "Or you can accept that change is not always bad, and say hello to my new grandchildren."

Looking at Sol one last time, Aria turns and walks away.

After a while, Sol throws his cigarette to the ground, stepping on it. Then he walks in Aria's direction.

In the inner gardens of the castle, Dizzy, who is back in her provocative outfit she wore in Treehaven, and Ky are sitting on the ground while enjoying their time with their new daughters. A few other members of the Shepherds are also there, such as Lissa and Sumia, who are sitting with the Illyrian High King and his half-Gear wife. Even Sin is with them, and actually happy. Necro and Undine are also playing with the new babies. Cindy and Phoebe themselves are wearing diapers.

"Wow, seeing these two together makes me antsy for the day I actually give birth to Owain!" says Lissa.

"Well, enjoy the time you have while they're in baby form." says Ky. "These two will go from newborn to young adults in a short time frame, just as any other Gear."

"It is the sad truth about us Gears." says Dizzy. "But in a way, it does shorten the time needed to change their diapers. Of course, potty training becomes a bit more difficult."

"Aw, come on, Mom." says Sin. "I coudn't have been that bad about going to the bathroom after you had me, right?"

"Well, I was joking a little." says Dizzy with a giggle.

"ONLY a little?" asks a still downtrodden Sin.

"Relax, Son." says Ky. "Your mother never gets to joke that often, so don't worry about it too much. Just enjoy being with your younger sisters."

"I certainly am." says Sin. "To think I'm now a big brother. I've got to be a good role model to these two."

"Hopefully, you'll be a better role model to them than Sol was to you." says Ky.

"Of course, in order to be a good role model, you do need to get your education up." says Dizzy.

"Man, I knew you were going to say that." says Sin.

Undine says while stroking Phoebe's hair, "It's always amazing to see new life enter this world. This reminds me of the day Sin was born. I may not have been around when you were a baby, Dizzy, but I do at least have those memories of your brief childhood when I did develop."

"I'm glad you're able to have those memories, Undine." says Dizzy. "I'm sure even Necro thinks my girls are adorable."

Necro says, "I must admit, none of the squirts have cried after seeing my face. You think looking like the Grim Reaper would easily induce the innocent with nightmares."

"I have to say, that is a surprise." says Dizzy.

"Yeah, tha' wittle wugwat don't think uncle Necro all that scary, does she?" asks Necro in baby talk as he tickles Phoebe's belly.

Phoebe giggles from Necro's action.

"So, should we see about buying each of you a stroller each for your new girls?" asks Chrom. "You will need some newborn baby beds for them considering their size."

"Well, remember what they've both said, Chrom." says Robin. "Before you know it, those girls will mature rapidly into young adults."

"In that case, we better find them some rooms fast." says Chrom. "But if there's any good news, at least the wet nurses will find their work with them being very brief."

Just then, Frederick comes in and says, "Lord Chrom, I hope I'm not interupting, but we have a newcomer."

Chrom sighs and says, "Another person? Who would they be?"

"Well, he wishes to see Lady Dizzy, though he says he has something 'special' planned for Lord Ky." says Frederick. "He claims to be Dizzy's brother."

Dizzy gasps as she says while standing with Phoebe, "It can't be! He's here, too?"

Ky stands up as well while saying, "Did my servants actually get in contact with him?"

"Did you take the liberty of letting this man in, Frederick?" asks Chrom.

"Of course." says Frederick. He then looks back and says, "You may arrive now."

Just then, Izzy appears from the hallway.

"IZZY!" says Dizzy. "You're here!"

"Dizzy! I can't believe it!" says Izzy. "You're okay!"

Izzy rushes up to Dizzy and hugs her tightly, despite the fact she is holding a child.

After a while of hugging, Izzy lets go and says, "I'm so glad you're alright, Sis. But goddamn, can't you just say no to someone in need for once?"

"I suppose Naga told you everything?" asks Dizzy. "She is the only reason you'd be here."

"Sis, I know you're so nice to everyone and you wish for the world to be at peace." says Izzy. "But haven't you figured how miserable I'd be if you were gone for good? You are the reason I keep fighting, and the very thing that keeps me from going too far."

"I understand, Brother." says Dizzy. "But you have to remember, I am a grown woman, and thus I can take care of myself."

"I know, I know." says Izzy.

Ky approaches and says, "I'm glad you were able to make it, Izzy. And I'm glad Naga was willing to let you in."

"I'm glad to." says Izzy. "So I can kick your ass for not telling me about traveling to another world!"

"You mean my servants still weren't able to get in contact?" asks Ky. "Just where in the world have you been that they couldn't find you?"

"Traveling and doing some soul-searching, of course." says Izzy. "Wait, you mean you WERE trying to tell me what happened?"

"Well, sure, you're Dizzy's brother, so why wouldn't I?" asks Ky.

Izzy began to look sheepish.

Chrom then says, "Well... if the reunion is over, mind introducing us?"

Dizzy says, "Oh right! This is Izzy Badguy. He's my younger brother that I learned I had about a couple of years back."

"Badguy?" asks Robin. "You mean he's Sol's son?"

"More or less." says Izzy. "I was created from the DNA of Justice and Sol Badguy. I can't remember who my creator is, but he or she must have been attempting to recreate my sister."

"I see." says Chrom. "Well, I'm Chrom, Exalt of Ylisse. This woman here is my wife and queen, Robin. We also happen to be the leaders of the Shepherds with myself as Captain and my wife as our Tactician. You'll get to know the other members very soon."

Lissa approaches and says, "Hi there! I'm Lissa! I'm Chrom's little sister! You're lucky to be here after Dizzy had her new twin girls!"

"Twin girls?" asks Izzy.

"Oh yeah, I need to introduce you to my new daughters!" says Dizzy. "The girl I have in my arms is Phoebe, and the one Ky has in his is Cindy! They're fraternal twins."

"So... that means I'm an uncle a second time, and this time, I have two nieces. That's-" says Izzy with a smile before it suddenly turns to realization. "Wait a minute." he says before looking at Ky with an expression of intense anger. "You got my sister pregnant AGAIN?!"

"Yes, and I don't see what the big deal is, Izzy." says Ky. "She is my wife after all, and was that way before she met you."

"Maybe so, but you both had two more children together without my knowledge!" says Izzy. "And of all places, YOU DID IT IN ANOTHER WORLD! WAS THAT YOUR IDEA?! WAS IT?!"

Both Cindy and Phoebe begin to cry from Izzy's yelling.

"No, it was mine." says Dizzy. "And look what you've done! You upset our children with your careless anger!" She tries to rock Phoebe a little as she says, "It's okay, Phoebe dear. It's okay. Your uncle is just being mule-headed right now."

Ky tries to do the same for Cindy as he tries to calm her down.

"Way to go, genius." says Necro to Izzy. "You know, I pity the kids who end up having to call you dad."

"Yeah, and what business of my time in the bedroom is any of yours?" asks Dizzy. "Besides, Ky and I didn't get to raise Sin ourselves as he's been with Sol for most of his life, so I wanted another child for us to raise ourselves. So, I'm not going to stand here while you threaten my husband just for the fact he and I love each other, despite the fact you don't like him."

"He may be your husband, Sister." says Izzy. "But I still have to protect your innocence and dignity somehow. And if I have to kick his ass just to do that, then so be it."

"Ugh, you are so stubborn!" says Dizzy. "I love you like nothing else, but you're far more overprotective than both Necro and Undine can be at times, and I have to admit, that's an accomplishment."

"It's okay, Dizzy." says Ky. "If your brother wishes to fight me to show he cares for you more than me, then I'm willing to let him do so. It's not your fault your brother is so pigheaded and ignorant."

Izzy grins savagely as he says, "Ah, so you wish to fight me? Good. I plan to drive you so far into the ground, you'll have to dig your way out!"

"We'll meet each other in the training ground." says Ky. "But be warned: my love for Dizzy will not be denied. I will bring you down for her sake."

Dizzy sighs and says, "Please, Ky, don't lower yourself to the same level."

"Sounds good. What time do you want us to have it?" says Izzy.

"I say around noon." says Ky. "That should be plenty of time to put you in your place."

"Pfft, you can try, Pretty Boy." says Izzy. "But you're only going to end up losing to me. I will protect my sister from you even if I have to end your relationship."

"Are you really so desperate to defend me that you have to interfere with Ky's and my marriage?" asks Dizzy.

"Sorry, Sis, but if I'm going to protect your innocence, then this is the best way to do it." says Izzy. He then says to Ky, "See you at noon, chump."

After that, Izzy walks away.

Later that day, a large gathering has arrived at the training grounds. Dizzy is with Chrom, Robin, Aria and Sin. Ky and Izzy stand far apart facing each other.

"Oh, I don't see this ending well." says Dizzy. "Why must my brother be so difficult when it comes to me?"

"Well, you are the first person to ever show him love, Mom." says Sin. "I may not be a smart guy, but I do understand that much. It's been my reason wanting more attention from you than you give to Dad."

"But even so, it seems your Uncle is only doing this out of his own ego." says Dizzy. "He may love me, but he's also wanting to prove he's better for me than your father is. That just can't be accepted as healthy."

"Draw your sword, Loser!" says Izzy to Ky.

Ky, whose hair is now back in a ponytail, unsheathes his sword, then slides the index and middle fingers of his other hand across the blade, imbuing it with electricity.

Responding to this, Izzy smiles savagely as he lights his hands up with blue fire.

"My flame will easily snuff out that lightning of yours!" says Izzy.

"You may have Sol's blood and power!" says Ky. "But you greatly lack his observational skills!"

"Huh, I wonder if that's the first true compliment ol' Boyscout ever gave me." says Sol.

"So, are you ready to lose, Izzy?" asks Ky.

"Let's find out!" says Izzy as he rushes at Ky without warning, ready to strike him with a Farnir.

However, being use to that attack of Sol's, Ky fires a Stun Edge at Izzy.

As Izzy's fist collides with the lightning blast, nullifying it, Ky rushes at him to deliver an electrified slash to Dizzy's brother.

Izzy manages to block the slash in time with a hand while absorbing the shock, then proceeds to punch Ky away with the other.

Ky vanishes, leaving everyone stunned, including Sol.

"Just when the hell did Ky learn to move THAT fast?" asks Sol.

Izzy tries to prepare for another sudden attack from Ky, but is too late as the High King delivers a powerful slash down Izzy's back. The attack doesn't drawn blood, but the surge of electricity to does hurt Izzy quite a lot.

Dizzy just grimmaces while Leo goes, "Ky's learned techniques even I could never imagine! I have to work harder, or he'll surpass me before I know it!"

As Izzy is on a knee, Ky says, "I know we've just started, but I've learned many techniques, so you really have no chance against me. I respect you as Dizzy's brother, but your attitude needs major work. If you surrender, I may help with that."

Growling, Izzy's response is to use Dragon Install in a violent, blue, fiery explosion, followed by turning to punch Ky as she says, "HELP YOURSELF TO THIS!"

Surprsingly, Ky catches Izzy's punch and absorbs the shock as it was nothing. This surprises everyone, especially Sol, Dr. Paradigm and Izzy (the latter most of all).

"That punch should have broke the bones in Ky's hand." says Dr. Paradigm. "I know Ky changed after his relationship with Dizzy, but this needs more studying."

"Did you really think you're the only between us with Gear powers?" Ky asks. "Maybe you need a reminder."

Just as Ky finishes his sentence, his left eye turns red and the Gear symbol appears in it. Suddenly, Ky's body and sword crackle with purple lightning.

Izzy tries to counter by punching with his other hand, but is quickly booted away by Ky as he kicks with him with the sole of his foot, hitting with tremendous force that should be outside the realm of Ky's natural ability.

As he gets finished rolling backwards, Izzy sits up and says, "No, I absolutely refuse to lose to you! I do this for my Sister's sake!"

"You are just too stubborn." says Ky shaking his head. "Remember that you brought this upon yourself."

Izzy growls so strongly that his teeth grit to the point his gums can be seen, and blue fire is seeping through the crevices in between each tooth.

As Izzy stands up quickly and shouts, "GO TO HELL!"

Without warning, Izzy exhales a blast of blue fire at Ky at high speed.

The fire blast seems to hit Ky dead on, getting Dizzy to shout, "KY!"

Long efore Izzy can finish, an electric field charges through the blaze and everyone hears Ky shout, "RIDE THE LIGHTNING!"

Ky emerges through the blaze in the electric field, crashing right into Izzy and sending him flying before blowing him away.

Though in pain, Izzy ignores it and gets back up to charge at Ky, attacking him with a barrage of punches, but Ky dodges each one without trouble. Ky then hits him back with a Split Ciel, and before Izzy can retaliate to charge at him, Ky fires a Stun Edge through the Grinder created by his attack, turning the projectile into a long, electric blade that Izzy tries to guard against, but it is pushed back by.

Izzy then tries to hit Ky with a Bandit Bringer, but the High King of Illyria activate his Gear powers and a purple flash of lightning strikes him, resulting in an explosion of electricity to hit Izzy, knocking him away.

"About time I ended this." says Ky as he readies his sword for another attack just as Izzy lands on the ground.

Ky creates a magic circle in front of him with the word "HOPE" in the center before rushes through it, the magic sending him flying at high speed towards Izzy, his sword crackling with electricity.

"RISING FORCE!" shouts Ky right before she slashes through Izzy, leaving behind a trail of blue lightning and the transparent image of a blue angel appearing before slowly fading away.

Izzy feeling his body getting weak, collapses to the ground.

"Looks like victory is mine, Izzy." says Ky.

All of the Shepherds are just jaw-dropped flabbergasted by Ky's level of power.

"Hrmph." says Sol. "Shows that kid has a long way to go."

Dizzy sighs and says, "Oh, Izzy... I wish you would have stopped before you took this on, not that I appreciate Ky for agreeing to this. But... you did have to be taught a lesson."

Ky turns around to Izzy, who's lying on the ground face down, and says, "Maybe now you will lay off of my relationship with Dizzy? I respect the fact you're her brother, and I don't wish to take that away from her or you. But you also must realize I will do anything for Dizzy to make her happy. And yet, this fighting between us I know made her upset, so if you and I could work together to bring out her happiness, then I think the two of us could be easy friends. What do you say?"

Izzy thinks to himself, "I refuse to give into this little pansy! There's no way I'm going to let him have my beautiful sister all to himself! I'll see him in hell before that happens!"

Ky then says, "So, Izzy... do you finally surrender and admit that you were wrong?"

Izzy just smiles smugly and asks, "What do you think?"

Before anyone realizes it, Izzy immediately stands up and spins around as he throws sand in Ky's eyes.

"AAAUUUUGGGHHH!" shouts Ky, being blinded by the stinging grains as he tries to rub them out.

"No! Ky!" shouts Dizzy

"NOW I'VE GOT YOU!" shouts Izzy as he takes Ky by his head with one hand repeatedly punches him in the gut with his other.

"TAKE THIS! AND THIS! AND THIS! AND THIS!" shouts Izzy as he repeatedly punches Ky in the stomach.

"BROTHER! STOP IT!" screams Dizzy.

Soon, Izzy finishes the fight with a powerful blow to Ky's gut, and firing his gauntlet, sending Ky flying away until he rolls on the ground, ending up on his back and cringing in absolute pain.

"Hah! Serves you right, jackass!" says Izzy smugly as he exits Dragon Install. "I've built up a resistance to your attacks. They may still hurt, but they don't have the effect like they use to. You may call this cheating, but no one plays fair in a true fight. So... ready to call off your faux marriage to my sister?"

"KY!" shouts Dizzy as she runs to him, and lifts him up to console him.

Izzy is just shocked by this.

"Ky, are you okay?" asks Dizzy.

"I think I'll be... fine." says Ky. "But I-I'm going t-t-to need to work this off."

Izzy says, "Dizzy, I-I don't understand! Why are you consoling him? He's the loser! He doesn't deserve you!"

Dizzy just looks at her brother with the most cross expression a sibling could give. This puts an uncomfortable look on Izzy's face.

"Dizzy, I'll be fine." says Ky. "I'm sure Lissa or Maribelle can help."

Dizzy stands up and says, "Izzy! I can't believe you would do this! You may have done it for me, but did you ever once take my feelings into consideration?! You were really doing this for your own ego in the end!"

Izzys says, "No, I wasn't, Sister. I was really trying to do this for your own good. He may claim to be your husband, but he would only take advantage of you. You told me many people have tried to do so."

"Are you so paranoid that you must keep me from my own happiness just because want to be my only source of it?!" shouts Dizzy.

"I-Is that neccesarily a bad thing?" asks Izzy.

"You... you..." says Dizzy getting extremely mad. "YOU'RE SUCH A JERK, BROTHER!"

"Sister... I've never in my life seen you this mad before." says Izzy. "I really wanted to help."

"You've 'helped' enough as is!" shouts Dizzy before she begins to storm off in the other direction.

Aria runs to Dizzy and asks, "Dizzy, where are you going?"

"I need to be alone!" snaps Dizzy. "My brother has angered me too much! Take care of Ky for me."

After that, Dizzy continues to leave.

Sol then approaches Izzy, and smacks him upside the back of the head.

"Ow! What was that for?" asks Izzy.

"For the smooth move you did, idiot." says Sol. "I may not be very fond of Ky myself, but upsetting your sister like that had to be the dumbest thing you've ever done."

"I... uh... I guess it was." says Izzy rubbing the back of his head.

"You better make this up to her and fast." says Sol. "If I really am the father of you two, then needless to say, I'd be all sorts of bad cop on your sorry ass for this. You understand me?"

Izzy just continues to look in the direction Dizzy is storming off in and asks, "How could I not?"

To Be Continued in Chapter 15.