Issue 10: Renewal

The Midmire

BGM-Fire Emblem Awakening OST- "…."

The battle at Plegia Castle was a complete and utter disaster for the Ylisseans. The exalt is dead. Willingly fell to her own demise. Sonic the Hedgehog has been brutally beaten, completely knocked out cold. And Spider-Man is on the verge of death after most of his life force was drained. The Ylissean Army make a break through a muddy area constantly raining to flee the country, all while the pegasus knights, specifically Sumia and Cordelia, carry the unconscious heroes on their trusty pegasus' backs.

"Tails. How's Sonic and Spidey doing?" Ruby asked through the steady rainfall.

"Sonic's beaten up pretty bad. It might take a while for him to wake up. But Spidey though…So much of his life force was drained he's rendered to a motionless coma. It'd be weeks, maybe months until he wakes up." Tails sadly answered, regrettably saddening his fellow friends.

"Oh no. What are we gonna tell his Aunt May?" Weiss sincerely asked, sadden and worried.

At the front of the escapees, Basilio stops along with a heavily depressed Chrom and Robin. "Hurry! There should be carriages waiting just through the ravine!" Basilio yelled but Chrom continues to remain silent, still can't get over his sister's death.

"Chrom, please!" Robin said.

"Rrgh…I'm…I'm coming." Chrom finally answered.

"Quickly! We're almost…Huh? Damn!" Basilio cursed when two robotic barbarians intercept the trio. "Plegians! I knew it couldn't be that easy…They're right in our way! We must fight!" He said, getting his weapon out.

The Ylisseans quickly fight through enemy defensives all while doing everything in their power Sonic and Spidey don't get hurt. During the fight, they soon gather the attention of General Mustafa who's leading the charge against the Ylisseans.

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BGM-Fire Emblem Awakening OST-Don't speak her name!

"Ylisseans! I offer you mercy! Surrender to me now and live!" Mustafa graciously offered them to give up.

"Surrender? Sorry, I'm not familiar with the word." Basilio said.

"Emmeryn would not have wished for this to come to bloodshed." Mustafa responded, angering his enemies for even speaking the deceased exalt's name.

"Don't speak her name!" Chrom shouted.

"Your rage is justified, Prince Chrom. But the meaning of your sister's final sacrifice was not lost on me. I suspect many Plegians who heard her final words would say the same. If you lay down your weapons, I vow to protect you as best I can." Mustafa calmly replied.

"After what your monster you call a king did to our friends? I rather have a squirrel protect us than you!" Knuckles angrily responded.

"I suspected you would say as much. So be it, Prince Chrom. I shall endeavor to grant you a swift and dignified end." Mustafa said, ordering the remaining of his soldiers to end the Ylisseans once and for all.

Still, these Ylisseans won't go down so easily. They fight with all they got, fueling their aggressive attacks with sheer rage and determination, completely overpowering the Plegians until a number of reinforcements arrive, but a simple soldier seems to be incline to do anything.

"Forgive me sir, but I... I no longer see the justice in hunting these people down. I accept any punishment you see fit, but after all that's happened...I just can't." The soldier timidly said to General Mustafa, not possessing the guts to kill anymore.

"How dare you question the general's orders! You know full well the punishment of insubordination is death!" A wyvern rider responded to the soldier's cowardice.

"B-but, sir! These people are-." The soldier said.

"These questions are not ours to ponder, lad. The soldier does not judge. The soldier delivers judgment." Mustafa said.

"Sir, I... I cannot raise my lance against them. Even if... Even if it means death." The solider said.

"...You were there when Emmeryn spoke, weren't you? So be it! Those of you unwilling to fight are dismissed!" Mustafa ordered after understanding his men reluctance to fight.

"But I don't wish to abandon you, sir!" The soldier said.

"I cannot defy the king, lad. I know him well. He would murder my wife and child to set an example. I will accept the blame for your actions today. Now go!" The general gestured those who are too weak-willed to fight to leave immediately, but they all seem incline not to.

"W-wait, General! I see a cause worth fighting for, one I believe in: loyalty to my general." The soldier said, now finding the will to fight for what he believes in.

"...Aye. That's a good lad." Mustafa said, turning to the approaching Ylisseans heading for him. "Call in more reinforcements! Draw them close, then strike-!" Then, a strong force from behind choke holds the general to death, making the Ylisseans surprised and shocked once they learn it was Morlun, throwing the dead general aside.

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"You…" Chrom growled.

"I've come for the spider. Give him to me and I'll let you live." Morlun proposed.

"HELL NO! We're not letting you touch another finger on him ever again!" Yang responded with blaring red eyes.

"I do not wish to see you dead, but if that's what it'll take…" Morlun casually walks towards the Shepherds and remaining D-Avengers, slowly, frightening the heroes to slowly back away from the Inheritor, as they are all painfully aware none of them stand a lick of a chance against his invincible might, but as Morlun's about to spring on them, he's hit back by an energy blast from a sudden Grimadoom, knocking the Inheritor to the ground.

"What the…Grimadoom saved us?!" Ruby said, surprised just as much as her friends that one of their most powerful enemies had the decency to save them.

"Sorry. I was aiming for these losers, but you were in the way." Grimadoom sassily joked to the Inheritor as he gets up.

"What is the meaning of this, Grimadoom?" Morlun asked.

"We don't have time to waste on these fools. We've already beaten and broken them down to the core. What's to rush," Grimadoom asked the Inheritor, "Your meal is in a coma and we've already proven we're their absolute superior. What sort of hunter hunts weak prey? We can deal with them another time? For now, let's leave them to their sulking." Grimadoom makes a very convincing argument to spare the Ylisseans lives, just this once.

"Hmph. As you wish. I'll hunt him later on, another day." Morlun agreed to Grimadoom's orders, teleporting back to Plegia Castle.

"That goes for the rest of you!" Grimadoom said to the remaining Plegian Army, instantly terrifying them because they are well-aware of the great power he possesses. "Retreat to your miserable king! That's an order! Now skedaddle!" He said with a serious tongue.

"Y-Yes! As you wish!" One soldier said, running back to Plegia Castle with the others.

"Grimadoom…" Ruby said with a slight surprising voice he really did save them.

"What is the meaning of this?" Chrom asked the hedgehog.

"Don't be mistaken. I didn't come to save you; I was starting to get disgusted seeing these Plegians losing the will to fight. It's sickening. Pathetic weaklings serving a worthless king. It's only a matter of time until they fall apart, and I don't want any part of working with a weak kingdom." Grimadoom crossed his arms as he gives his reason for saving his enemies. They all then turn to see multiple carriages parking in their area.

"Khan Basilio," spoke a pink-haired dancer running out of a carriage.

"Olivia! I'm sorry we kept you waiting." Basilio replied.

"When I didn't hear from you, I thought... I assumed the worst." Olivia said.

"Everyone. Meet Olivia. She'll be smuggling us out of here." Basilio told his un-informed allies of who Olivia is.

"Good, 'cause I was thinking of blasting you all to Ferox. It sounds much faster. Do you want me to demonstrate?" Grimadoom joked.

"Quiet, you." Frederick warned the hedgehog.

"Awww. Are you afraid of a little fun?" Grimadoom joked back with a smirk, annoying Frederick.

"Grimadoom, thank you." Ruby smiled to the dark clone that helped them escape.

"Enough! Get out of here before I blast you all to the same hell as that woman!" Grimadoom threatened with a destructive energy blast, referring to the dead Emmeryn when he made his threat.

"Right! Hold on tight everyone!" Olivia said, helping everyone onto their rides out of Plegia, while Grimadoom flies back to the country's castle.


Back at Regna Ferox

BGM-Fire Emblem Awakening OST-"And what if I can't? What if I'm not worthy of her ideals?"

Everyone continues to mourn for the loss of Exalt Emmeryn, not knowing what they should do anymore. "All that…For nothing…" Robin said, sadly.

Lissa continues to weep for the loss of her beloved sister. "Emm…Oh, Emm…" She sobbed with the company of Ruby.

"I should have died before allowing the exalt to be captured. I have failed as a knight..." Frederick said, angry at himself for letting the exalt die.

"So what now, oaf?" Flavia said to her East-Khan counterpart.

"Don't look to me—I'm not in charge!" Basilio said.

"Ugh... I picked a fine time to regain the full throne..." Flavia remarked.

"Chrom, I'm... I'm so sorry. My plan just wasn't enough." Robin apologized to his best friend.

"You did your best, Robin. ...You have my thanks. It's my own failures that haunt me now. Gods, I was just so powerless!" Chrom berated himself in his own weakness.

"But it's not your fault, Chrom." Ruby said.

"…She did it for me, Ruby. So that I wouldn't have to live with the guilt of either choice, she chose for me. She sacrificed herself rather than give up what could one day save her people..." Chrom replied.

"Chrom…Listen to me. Look at me," Robin instructed the silent prince to stare deep into his serious gaze, "I was powerless once, too, remember? And yes, alone, I don't think either one of us is half the person your sister was. But together...maybe we can be something more. If you fall, I'll be there to pull you back up. When you fight for your sister's ideals, I'll be by your side. You don't have to become your sister, you know. You can still be true to yourself. You just have to give people hope in whatever way you can." He said to encourage the depressed Chrom to not give up.

"And what if I can't? What if I'm not worthy of her ideals? Robin, what if I drag you down with me?" Chrom asked.

"If you aren't worthy, you'll keep at it until you are. And if we both fall down, well, that's what friends are for, isn't it?" Robin said.

"Yeah! We'll help you out all the way!" Ruby smiled.

"That's right. I wouldn't be even here if not for you." Nowi said.

"You're our friend, Chrom, and friends stick for each other, no matter what." Tails happily said.

"You gave me your trust and now you have mine. ...For the time being." Tharja creepily said.

"We've learned a lot working with you." Weiss smiled.

"Were you unworthy, I would have left long ago." Lon'qu said.

"It took great courage and charisma to unite all of us. ...I knew I possessed such talents, but clearly you do as well!" Virion coolly said.

"Yeah. We all look up to you! You're like a hero to us." Ricken said.

Chrom smiled, happy to see his friends having so much faith in him, "Thank you, everyone. Your words mean more than you could know. My Shepherds... My warriors... Avengers… There is work to be done. Gangrel must be stopped so that peace can once again reign in Ylisse. Will you help me?" He requested.

"You can count me in! I'm tired of crying all the time! It's time to start punchin' stuff!" Lissa said, more determined than ever before.

"Hear, hear, darling! Our people have suffered enough." Maribelle said.

"If this gives me the chance to punch Gangrel in the face, you bet!" Knuckles said.

"Better leave a piece for me, Knucklehead." Yang smirked.

"Gladly would I fight and die for House Ylisse!" Stahl said.

"Gladly would I fight and KILL those dastards for House Ylisse!" Sully said.

"Our hearts echo yours, sire." Libra said.

"I would be glad to rid this world of such hatred and violence." Blake smiled.

"I will be the unbreakable shield by your side!" Sumia said.

"I'm with you, too! You know. Just in case anyone...Hello?" Kellam wondered if anyone actually heard him.

"Teach is here and class is in session!" Vaike said.

"How much you pay Gregor? Hee hee haw! Gregor make joke! ...Why you look at Gregor like that?" Gregor said.

"Your sister earned my respect. The last taguel shall champion her." Panne said.

"You have grown strong, milord. I may have set a poor example as a knight... but I swear to you, I shall die before any more exalted blood is spilled!" Frederick said.

After hearing even more encouraging words from his friends, Chrom's smile grows bigger and happier. "...Thank you all. Truly. You honor me with your fealty. I will not falter again. We shall answer this outrage! The Mad King must be stopped!" The determined prince said.

"Right! It's time for ol' Gangrel to get a dose of his own vulnerary! The whole of the Feroxi army is yours to send crashing against him!" Flavia smiled.

"Har! You young folk—your passions run so hot! If I had any gray hairs, you would've singed 'em right off. In other words, count me in!" Basilio said.

"I'd like to go too, if I may. The exalt did me a kindness once." Olivia shyly requested.

"She did?" Chrom asked.

"Y-yes, sire. It would honor me to have a part in giving her justice! Although all I can do is dance... And I'm not so skilled at that, if we're being honest..." Olivia replied.

"Har har! She's too modest! Olivia is a Feroxi treasure. You won't meet a finer dancer in all the realms! Her moves inspire soldiers to work twice as hard! You'll do well to bring her along, Commander." Basilio laughed.

""Commander"? What happened to "boy"?" Chrom asked.

"You've earned your way up from that name, I think. Now, where were we? Oh yes! I was just about to start cracking skulls! Flavia will lead me and the other Feroxi in a head-on assault. That should buy you enough time to take down Gangrel. Hear that, boy! You get the fun part!" Basilio said.

"I thought you weren't going to call me—." Chrom was about to question Basilio about calling him "boy" again but gets interrupted.

"You and Robin have my every confidence. You're a born leader, and he has a knack of guiding troops to victory. You both have some growing to do yet, but I can already see you'll grow tall." Basilio said.

"Thanks, Basilio," smiled Chrom, "But don't forget, we all couldn't have come this far without-."

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BGM-Sonic and the Black Knight OST-To the Rescue: A Knight's Law

"I was wondering when you're gonna mention me. I thought for SURE you've forgotten." And to everyone's surprise and happiness, the awakened Amazing Spider-Man descends down from the ceiling with his webbing, standing beside a fully healed, smiling Sonic the Hedgehog.

"Sonic! Spider-Man!" Tails said, fully happy his best friends are A-Okay.

"You're okay!" Ruby said, joyful.

"Of course!" Sonic gave his signature thumbs up. "If you thought I'll miss this party, then you clearly forgotten who I am!"

"But Spider-Man, I thought you were stuck in a coma for months." Chrom said to the awaken web-slinger.

"I'm a pretty stubborn sleeper, and it seems this pendant you gave me noticed that and woke me up," Spidey said, showing the prince the spider-pendant, "I promised your sister I'll protect you and Lissa, and that's what I'm gonna do. You'll help too, right, Ero?" He asked his appearing spirit spider.

"Why not? Scum like Gangrel is the reason why I hunt. So, Prince Chrom, show me what the new exalt of Ylisse can now do. If not, I'll kill you." Ero threatened, frightening the prince of Ylisse.

"He's kidding! Aren't you?" Spidey asked his other.

"No."

"All right, enough talk. It's time to raise some hell!" Basilio said.

"Don't have to tell us, Fury." Sonic joked.

"Would you quit calling me that? Gangrel may hit us while we're still licking our wounds." Basilio said.

"Let him try. This time, I'm ready to dethrone the Mad King, once and for all." Chrom said, determined.

"That's the spirit!" Ruby said.

"And its time for us Avengers to do some actual avenging! So, Chrom, you with me?" Spidey gives a firm, manly handshake to the prince.

"You bet. Shepherds…"

"Avengers…"

"ASSEMBLE!"


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BGM-Rockman. EXE Beast OST-Next Episode Preview

Sonic: I'm Sonic! Sonic the Hedgehog! This is it! It's time we put an end to the Mad King once and for all! With his army collapsing, we might stand a chance. Uh-oh! He's using the four Chaos Emeralds! Now he's transformed into some sort of goblin monster. Heh. Even still, that's not gonna stop us.

Next time on D-Avengers: The Fell Awakening:

Mad Goblin Gangrel

Sonic: Time to dethrone the king!