Monster's Awakening (Chapter 4-The new home)
(Disclaimer:Sadly I'm poor so I don't own any of these properties no matter how much I want to, MH is Capcom's and FE is Nintendo's)
Dialogue key
"Blast off" normal speaking
'Blast off' though
"Blast off" Monster speaking/emphasise
[Blast off] Telepathic dialogue
(Drago's POV)
After the ordeal in the village we went to Regna Ferox, Robin apparently had informed the rest of the group and they seemed to agree to it, as for why? Who knows, maybe they wanted to know me and thought that the Zinogre would be useful, can't argue with that, now if only I could actually use the damn thing, the MonsterStone as I'm now calling it, don't judge me, was currently inside the pocket of my jacket, surprisingly I still don't look like a bump because of the lack of cleans clothes, but I hope that once we get to Yllisetol I'll be able to buy something new, because if I bought anything in Regna it will probably end up being too hot or not have enough material.
As we set up camp I went and tried to sleep a distance from the group, I still felt a bit nervous after my...episode.
(Time skip-after the Regna Ferox)
After a surprisingly uneventful visit to Regna Ferox we were finally heading to Ylissetol, honestly Regna wasn't as cold as I thought but that may have to do with the Zinogre...or I'm just giving it to much credit.
[I heard that] the monster in question said to me telepathically.
'You were suppose to' I responded.
Oh right apparently the overgrown wolf-bear thing can talk to me through the stone.
(Flashback-after the talk between Drago and Robin)
It has been about an hour since Robin and I had our talk...or maybe it has been 5 minutes and I was just bored out of my mind, as I was laying in the med-tent I was trying to process the situation I was in. First I get throw to another world with no knowledge how I got there or how to get back, I meet up with the cast of FE Awakening and start to travel with them, take part in a defense operation to save a village, almost get killed by someone, transform into a human version of a fictional monster and tear apart more than half of the bandits. And now I'm in a medical tent in order to travel to Regna Ferox and then to the capital of Ylisse…
You know if you had told me that this would have happen to me, I would have laughed my ass of, told you that you are an idiot, and got away from there...now I'm not so sure.
Seeing that I had nothing else to do I decided to try and get some sleep, possible nightmares be dammed.
(In the dream world)
I was in some sort of mountain, a storm raged in the sky yet no rain came, the ground was flat where I was standing, some vegetation was growing on the cracks of the rocks.
I then hear steps coming closer. I looked around but can't find anything, then the steps stopped,I took a deep breath and turned around and looked up.
There he was, now without the darkness of the last I could see Him in his full glory...and yes it was an actual Zinogre and not a lookalike.
The Zinogre leapt down from his lookout and landed a few feet in front of me, I took a step back to look at him and honestly; he was bigger than I thought his head coming to about the double of my body.
The oversized mutt stared at me with his cyan eyes and spoke [well I didn't expected things to go that well for you,] he was clearly amused by my situation.
I glared at him while swallowing my own fear.
"What the hell did you do to me!?" I asked clearly angry.
[You asked for the power to defend your allies and I granted it to you, now it's up to you to develop and unleash its full potential,] It said.
"I asked what, not why," I said getting more annoyed.
[I gave you the ability to tap into a Zinogre's biology, the only reason why you went in a rampage last time was because you were going all on instinct. Next time should be safe enough, with enough practice you will be able to use lightning and some extra things I included as well,] It explained as he laid down on the ground clearly bored of this.
I decided to cut my curiosity and went for the most important question.
"What is price for using this power? I know I asked for it but I need to know this so I don't go using it like it's a toy," I asked.
The Zinogre sighed at that [For now you don't have to worry about it, it shouldn't be a problem for a long time so feel free to use the power as much as you need to, I shall inform you when the problem presents itself.]
"Wait, I thought you just did this to amuse yourself, why are you helping me?" I asked surprised at the sudden willingness to help.
[I am, however it wouldn't be fun if you died because you were stupid, or go for about 2 months without making any progress, I only give you the necessary information nothing more nothing less, the rest will be up to you,] it answered.
"I see...quick question, how the hell are you aware of the outside are you reading my mind or something?'
[Don't be ridiculous, that stone is the one that lets me see what's going on, anyways you are waking up now you won't be seeing me for a while but I'm able to talk to you through the stone.]
And before I was able to say anything I was forcibly woken up.
(Present time)
Well that's what happened, the blue puppy doesn't talk all that much, thank all the gods except for the one that brought me here.
I was taken out of my oh-so important train of thought when I felt someone touch my shoulder, I turned around to see Chrom looking at me a bit worried.
"Are you alright, you've been spacing out for a while" He said.
"Yeah don't worry, it's just...I still can't believe half the things that have happened," I said looking down.
"Don't worry about it, I'm sure we'll find a way to get you back home and for you to control your other form," He said with the utmost confidence .
"You know? If it was anyone else I wouldn't have believed it, but I'm willing to give you the benefit of the doubt," I said with a small smile stuck in my face that he returned.
"Well then we are about to arrive," he said. I was surprised at the statement, how long was I spaced out?, I looked up to see the walls of the city as we approached
As we passed the gates of the city I heard the cheers of the citizens because of the return of the exalt, I was completely stunned at this, I knew that the people looked up to Emmeryn, but I never realized how loved Chrom was...at least in Ylisse. I don't want to imagine how it would be in Plegia if we even come near it...probably a lot of cultist and arrows…
I saw Robin smirking at my reaction "What's so funny?" I asked confused.
"I had a similar reaction when I first saw the citizens cheering at the exalt" he responded with a look of nostalgia on his face.
"Huh, well that's cool, so what's the next order of business?" I decided to say, at this he put a hand on his in thought.
"Well first things first is getting you some new clothes, the ones you came with are damaged and the only other article you have is that coat you got in Regna Ferox," he responded smirking a bit at that. I blushed a bit at that, truth be told I'm wearing that long coat so that people won't see that ripped clothing I'm wearing underneath .
With that declaration Robin guided away from the crowd after telling Chrom that we would meet later at the castle, Lon'qu and Olivia accompanied him, guess they'll stay a while.
Robin led me to a small shop that was a bit out the way...why does this seem like a bad idea all of the sudden?
"Hey Robin?..." I asked a bit hesitant because we are so out of the way and I was nervous for bandits.
"Mmm?" He turned his head toward me.
"Where are we?" I asked.
"Oh right, guess you'll be a bit wary of the location. a friend of mine introduced this shop to me, and I've liked it since, it's where I get all my coats after all," he said with a sheepish smile.
"You mean the only thing you wear apart from the undershirt?" an amused voice called out.
We both turn to see a woman standing arms crossed in the door of the shop, a smirk on her face, she had green eyes and orange hair, her clothes were a simple dress clearly made for comfort and utility above anything else.
"Says the one that always wears a type of dress" Robin countered with his own smirk.
"At least mine doesn't cost an arm to make and it's not blazing hot" she said.
"Heh, got me there" Robin chuckled at that.
Meanwhile I stood there awkwardly, please tell me this is not gonna be a recurring thing…
"So who is the second cloak with legs that's behind you" she decided to ask.
"My name is Drago, I came here on the recommendation of Robin" I said a bit nervous.
"Well then, my name is Merrill, I'm the one this workaholic always comes to when he destroys one of his coats" he introduced herself with a grin on her face.
"Ok, then come inside you two" she said.
As we entered I could see different pieces of clothing that were on the walls, from dresses to shirts, I also saw some footwear so I guess that's also covered, as I was looking around I stumbled on something and almost fell into stack of clothes if Robin hadn't caught me.
"I see you still leave things on the floor, I can't believe you still have clientele with these condition," Robin said with a sigh as he helped me stand stand.
"Says the guy that always sleep on his desk, I'm surprised you still have a back after months of that" She jabbed at him, causing him to go stiff for a second while I was chuckling behind him.
"I have nothing against that" he said with a sigh.
"Well enough joking around, what do you need kid?" she said remembering my existence.
"I need a new set of clothes" I said pointing out the obvious.
"Ok, any specifications?" she asked
"Well…"I trailed off and began listing off my needs.
(-Line break-)
"Thanks for clothes!" I said as we exited the shop.
"You are welcome, come back anytime" Merill said smiling.
My new attire was pretty basic all things considered, a black and white undershirt, black pants, a pair of boots, and a black coat like Robin's just less with less designs.
"Looks good on you" Robin said with a smile.
"Thanks you, and also thanks for paying" I said with a sheepish smile.
"Don't worry, I was just helping a friend" when he said that I was a bit shocked, he considers me a friend? But why? We barely know each other! I mean I know a hell of a lot more than he does about himself than he does but still, that's no bases for a friendship is it?
Shocking my head to get rid of those thoughts I decided to ask.
"So...what's next?"
"We are going to the castle, Chrom should have prepared for when we arrive" he responded.
"Wait...so that means…"
"Yep you are meeting the rest of the shepherds" he said grinning.
'AAAAAHHHHH!' "Well ok then" I managed to get out while my mind was screaming so loud I swear it was heard in my world
(-Line break-)
As we were roaming the castle I was a nervous wreck, while I had already interacted with 4 of them and I it seemed to go well...those 4 are some of the most normal members, I have no idea how I'm going to deal with some of the more...unique individuals. then again, I turn into a fictional wolf-bear monster that shoots lightning so I'm not particularly normal myself.
"Hey Robin do you really think this is a good idea?" I asked.
"Mmm? What do you mean?" Robin said.
"Well I mean, bringing a random guy and saying that he is basically a super powered Taguel thing and then adding that I'm joining them, are you really sure this is a good idea?" I ask.
"Sure, I honestly compared to some of them you are pretty normal" he said with a straight face.
Now I'm officially scared; I know who I am expecting based on the game, but comparing a person vs a game character, the person is scarier, specially knowing the oddballs I'll be meeting.
"We have arrived" Robin said breaking me out my train of thought.
I looked around to see that we are outside a building, I can see some stables and a training area close by, if we are where I think I am, this are the barracks.
I turned to look at Robin giving me a reassuring smile and motioning me to follow him.
I took a deep breath to try and calm my nerves, then I follow him inside.
"So...where is this?" I asked.
"This is the barracks, I asked Chrom to get everyone together here," he answered...wait did he say everyone!?
"Hello everybody," he said.
I looked around to see all the shepherds that appeared at this point in the game...while some of them were out of armour I could recognize all of them by their faces.
"Well I guess most of you are wondering by I asked you to come here, well it was to introduce a new member for the shepherds!" he exclaimed, then turned to me and nodded, signaling me to speak.
"Eh...H-hello my name is Drago," I introduced myself.
Holy shit I'm nervous, if I lose control when I transform I would end up hurting the group that will kill Grima...why am I thinking about this now?
Robin then started introducing everyone, I did my best to act like I didn't know them, after that little interaction, I whispered to Robin to tell them about...my ability.
Robin looked uncertain about it, and to be honest so was I, but better get this out the way now and not in the battlefield.
We went to the training field and I went a couple away from them, when I pulled the crystal Nowe and Panne looked at it curiously, I'm sure they were able to feel that it was similar to their Beast/Dragonstone.
I took a deep breath and concentrated on the dummies around me, I tried to trigger the same sensation than last time, after a few more seconds I lifted up the crystal so that it was parallel from my face.
I gripped it with all my strength with it starting to crack, then almost by instinct I shouted it:
"Break up!"
The crystal seemed to explode from my hand, the shards of it went around me. After orbiting for a moment they lit up and and suddenly I felt electricity running across me, then everything went white for a moment as everyone had close my eyes to cover from the intense light.
When the light died down I was in my monster form, I stared at my hand in shock, I felt extremely angry for some reason but I manage to control it,I stared at the reaction from the people around me
The group that had already met me looked a bit tense but otherwise calm, Donnel and Ricken were scared, Miriel looked just about ready to dissect me to seize her curiosity, Tharja looked curious about this form, Sully, Vaike and Gregor looked amused, Lissa was surprised but Maribell looked ready to go help her friend if anything happens, Frederick had the expected reaction of leaping in front of Chrom to try and 'defend' him, the others reaction were either surprised or amused
However the most drastic reactions were from 2 people.
"Wow, thats so cool! What are you? Are you a Taguel? No you smell a bit like a dragon so that's out the way? Wow...what can you do? Can you shoot fire? Blah blah blah blah blah" Nowi talks with so much excitement in her voice that it really threw me off, I then turned to Panna who was close…
Panne looked absolutely shocked at my appearance, then just as I was about to speak she was in front of me with a look of pure fury,
"What are you?" she demanded, her voice full of venom.
All my instincts were telling me to prepare for a fight, however I'm hoping my non existent diplomatic skills can at the very least alleviate the situation, if not well...then hope that neither of us get critically injured.
"Eh...it's sort of hard to explain…" I said stepping back a bit.
"Then start talking" she responded.
I looked to the others to see then prepared to act if things went south, glad I'm not alone on this one.
"Well, I guess you could say I'm a half-Zinogre" yeah that sounds about right.
"And what's that?" she said a bit confused.
"A monster" I answered without hesitation.
And I didn't see the fist that struck my face. As I recoiled I instinctively dodged a kick that came my way, taking some steps back I saw Panne looking at me with a mix of anger and disgust
"What the hell is wrong with you!?" I shouted preparing to defend myself.
"Be quiet" she said taking out her beaststone.
Well shit, this isn't how I expected my first day to go.
(End of chapter)
A.N: Hello people! Dragon_XZero here
So yeah I'm gonna skip the Regna Ferox part, if you want to know what happened, Drago was cold as shit, Robin and Chrom spoke with the Khans and , then passed the night there and now they are heading to Ylissetol
Sorry for not posting sooner, to be honest I hit the dreaded writer's block earlier than I expected, but now I'm back. Also future updates may take some time, gotta concentrate on college after all, but I'll write when I can.
To be honest I'm not too pleased with how this one turned out, so I had to rush some things, maybe I'll repost it at some point, I don't know.
And before anyone says that Panne attacking was OOC for her, I have an explanation, but you'll have wait till next chapter, feel free to guess.
So yeah Drago can maintain sanity now, still needs to learn how to fight in that form but at least he is not going berserker.
Next chapter will be Drago vs. Panne, place your bets everyone! I'm voting for the one that can transform.
Final thing, can you guys give me ideas on how to call the crystal apart from "MonsterStone"? I been thinking Zinostone or something like that.
[Dragon_XZero sign out]