The day was coming to an end the dinner table was set but only Hinoka, Sakura, Ryoma and Mikoto.
"Where's the others?" Hinoka asked
"Well after both Corrin and Felicia tackled Takumi in to a pond, the three had to change," Mikoto explained
"Wasn't that hours ago?" Hinoka asked
"Yes but Corrin hasn't any clean clothing and Felicia has no clothing here," Ryoma spoke "So Takumi introduced them to Oboro she's been making oufits for the pair of them all day,"
"That makes sense," Sakura said.
Takumi walked in a few minutes later sat down at the table.
"Hey everyone," Takumi
"Enjoy to swim brother?" Ryoma asked
"Very funny Ryoma," Takumi said sarcastically
"Come now brother it was just a joke," Ryoma replied
"Then why didn't they do it to you?" Takumi asked
"You were very standoffish," Ryoma replied
"Hey everyone," Corrin said in a purple and black Nohrain tunic
"That's a nice tunic Corrin," Mikoto said
"Thank you mother. Takumi, Oboro is very skilled with textiles does she make all you your outfits?" Corrin said
"She insists," Takumi responded casually
"Fair enough," Corrin said
"Umm Milord could you come out here for a second?," Felicia said striking her head out from behind the door with a light blush
"Felicia you don't have to call me that," Corrin said getting up and walking to the door. Once Corrin slipped behind the door everyone shared a concerned look. After about five minutes Corrin stuck his head out from behind the door.
"Mother, I need your help with something," Corrin said
"Alright I'm coming," Mikoto stood up from where she was seated and walked through the door.
"What's the matter Corrin?" Mikoto asked with genuine concern.
"Two problems. One Felicia never ate with us," Corrin said bitterly. Mikoto raised her eyebrow at the statement it seems Corrin wanted to have Felicia sit with them in Nohr.
"And number two," Corrin continued "Felicia's a little embarrassed by the outfit,"
"Why?" Mikoto asked.
"She's never worn anything like this," Corrin stated.
"I see," Mikoto said "Felicia, come out from wherever your hiding,"
"Okay," Felicia stuttered out. Taking a step out from behind one of the pillars wearing a light blue Kimono and her hair up in a similar style to Orichi minus the hair piece.
"You look wonderful dear I'm sure the other will feel the same," Mikoto said.
"Corrin was right you just have a calming aura to you," Felica said.
"Thank you," Mikoto responded.
"Are you sure this looks right?" Felicia asked turing.
"Positive dear," Mikoto responded.
"Absolutely," Corrin added.
"Alright I trust you," Felicia said walking in with them.
Corrin sat down with Felicia to her left
"So Felicia tell me, where are you from?" Ryoma asked.
"Oh I'm actually I'm part of the Ice Tribe. Our home is on Mount Gangrel," Explained Felicia.
"What do you mean our?" Takumi asked confused.
"Oh right Flora's still at the Northern Fortess," Felicia sighed.
"You could send a letter inviting her to join us," Mikoto offered.
"I could?" Felicia asked.
"Of course," Mikoto comfirmed.
"Well I'll write a letter tonight," Felicia said to herself
"So what's Flora like?," Sakura asked
"Oh Flora, well she's quite serious, she's less clumsy than me and I think she has a crush on Jakob," Felicia explained
"No! Really?" Corrin exclaimed
"Yep," Felicia said
The rest of the table just looked confused by the ongoing conversation.
"Oh look the food has arrived," Hinoka said breaking up the conversation.
As the food came in a look of panic washed over Felicia's face as she looked at the chopsticks. While everyone tucked in Felicia looked to her right and let out a breath of relief as her partner had a frustrated look on his face.
"Lady Mikoto I'm afraid I don't know how to use chopsticks," Felicia said worried
"It's okay Felicia. Corrin could you-" Mikoto was interrupted by a snapping noise followed by Corrin sighing. Corrin had broken his chopsticks.
"I was holding them right this time," Corrin whispered to himself agitated.
"Corrin do you want me to get a new pair for you?" Hinoka asked
"Yes plea-," Corrin cut himself off distracted.
Corrin sniffed and his ears perked up noticing this nobody moved.
"Blood recently spilled," Corrin stated.
"Corrin what do you mean?" Felicia asked.
Her question was answered when rinkah slammed open the door with a large gash up her arm and her once white bandages a crimson.
Ryoma shot up from his seat as did Corrin so see to the Oni.
"What happened Rinkah?" Mikoto asked.
"Somebody is at the front gate demanding to see Corrin," Rinkah answered.
"The guards refused entry and she tried forcing her way in," Rinkah finished.
"Where is she now?" Ryoma asked.
"When I left she was still at the front gate," Rinkah replied.
Corrin stood there in silent contemplation.
"I'll go see this person," Corrin said.
"Out of the question," Ryoma stated
"Agreed," Mikoto said in tandem with Ryoma.
"Why?" Corrin snapped
"They could be an assassin," Takumi answered raising from his seat. Corrin disregarded the answer if it was who he thought it was they are an assassin. Corrin look over to Felicia she had a look of worry on her face, as did Mikoto, Hinoka and Sakura.
"What weapon was this assailtent using?" Corrin asked looking at Rinkah.
"She wielded an axe," The Oni responded.
"Well that rounds out assassin," Hinoka said
"No that confims my suspicions," Corrin said leaving the dinning room ignoring both Mikoto and Ryoma shounting. However he did hear quite clearly Ryoma shout; "Fetch Raijinto! Now!"
Corrin marched all the way to the front gate. Ignoring every person on his way. Once Corrin reached the gate. The guards were still attempting to hold off the attacker.
"Stand down!" Corrin shouted
"But milord," The ranking officer was about to argue
"I said stop!" Corrin shout louder.
The soldiers halted and backed away still pointing their polearms at the assailant. Once the guards backed off a girl with Light blue hair and silver eyes stood there her axe lowered.
"Beruka," Corrin said slowly approaching his hands forward to show he's unarmed.
"Drop the axe," Corrin said assertive but softly.
Beruka dropped the axe listening falling to one knee.
"Milord," Beruka responded.
"Can you stand?" Corrin asked.
"Yes milord," Beruka answered.
"Then do so," Corrin said calmly.
Listening to Corrin Beruka stood up looking Corrin in the eyes. His eyes showed fear, caution but most of all it showed compassion.
"Are you hurt?" Corrin asked
"I think I may have a couple cracked ribs but other than that its a few surface cuts," Beruka responded in her usual emotionless fashion.
"Fetch a healer," Corrin commanded and one of the soldiers ran off.
"So-," Corrin was about to speak when Ryoma shouted over him.
"Bind her now!"
"Ryoma no!" Corrin shouted back.
"Corrin she killed the guards," Ryoma argued.
"I have not killed anyone," Beruka simply responded.
"Really?" Ryoma asked doubtful.
"It is true. Lord Corrin would not have liked it if I took lives unnecessarily," Beruka answered.
"Thank you Beruka," Corrin responded.
Beruka nodded in response.
"Corrin how do you know this woman?" Ryoma asked.
"Beruka is one of Camilla's retainers," Corrin responded.
"Why have you come here?" Ryoma demanded.
"I'll only answer to Lord Corrin," Beruka answered.
"Beruka did Camilla send you to retrieve me?" Corrin asked
"No. I left on my own accord," Beruka responded.
"Why leave?" Corrin asked.
"I did not believe you dead so I set off i search of you. I was correct when I heard your mother announce your return," The assassin responded
"Why come all this way do you not know how dangerous it is?" Corrin asked.
"I would prefer if this conversation was done in private," Beruka responed.
Corrin walked slowly up to Beruka and took her hand to lead her into the castle.
"She'll not harm anyone unless it were to defend my life," Corrin said walking past Ryoma.
Once in Corrin's Bedroom Beruka sat opposite Corrin to thier left sat a small fire. To Corrin's right Felicia sat.
"So Beruka care to explain why you took such a dangerous jouney simply on the possiblity I was alive?" Corrin asked.
"In truth I want to become your retainer," Beruka said
"Why?" Felicia asked
"I don't want to live my life without emotion anymore. You and Flora always seemed so happy under his care," Beruka answered. Taking a deep breath Beruka turned to Corrin looking him in the eyes and said
"Corrin I want you to teach me how to feel,"
To anyone who actually reads this I apologize about the erratic update schedule. I write this whenever I feel like it so if you are waiting on the next chapter I'm not sure when it'll be