(Chapter 2)
(Third person point of view)
(Disclaimer-I do not own Fire Emblem or any of its characters, but I do own my ocs Night)
WARNING!-this is rated M for violence and sexual scenes! (This chapter isn't so bad with that)
Alright first off Night comes in for the first time in this chapter. I know people hate ocs, but I've been using him as a roleplaying character for some time now, so I thought I would actually use him in a story. Don't worry though; I don't plan on him becoming one of those really annoying ocs. He also plays a very impotent role in this story, so he's not random. Thank you Fallen Angel Dark, Elchikaah Haly and Black Lotus Flower for your reviews I appreciate them very much. Also thank you for the fav FE Girl 1. Elchikaah Haly I do agree with you, I do think Edward is a bit ooc, but I'm not sure how to have him act. It's too bad he and Leonardo weren't in 9 then they could have real support conversations, which would really help to learn about their character. Again thank you all for your reviews, I really love to hear from the people who read my stories. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
"Leonardo, promise me you will be careful." Edward pleaded to the archer preparing himself for the long journey out of Daein. Leonardo looked up at Edward and sighed.
"Don't worry Edward. I will be fine and Sothe will get everyone out safely."
"Watch your back okay; you know I don't trust him."
"Yes, I know Edward, but your suspicions are unneeded. Sothe is a good person, I promise you that." Leonardo said softly. Edward sighed in frustration and gave up. Leonardo finished packing and the two left his room to join the others. Edward stopped Leonardo when they were about halfway there.
"Leonardo, promise me."
"Fine, I promise you I will be careful." Leonardo said, giving in to Edward. Edward smiled and kissed Leonardo on the lips gently before they joined up with the leaving group.
"Okay, everyone let's go. We don't have a lot of time." Sothe said once the pair had finally made it to where everyone was. The group nodded and followed Sothe loyally out of their hideout.
Sothe lead the tiny group of freedom fighters down through Daein's dark streets, being careful to avoid the Begnion soldiers looking for them. Micaiah, was second, she followed closely behind Sothe. Edward was third in the line and Leonardo fourth. Laura was next followed by Aran. Noland and Volug brought up the rear of the line. Sothe had been out earlier that morning, scouting for the safest place to take everyone out of the country. He had found one route that had no Begnion soldiers on it at a certain time of every day. They needed to get out and Sothe planed on taking them into Crimea to get aid from the Greil Mercenaries. Once they were out of the main towns and cities they would be able to slip out without any problems, hopefully. Sothe's plans would soon be shattered by Micaiah's caring heart as she saw a young women being beaten by several Begnion soldiers. Micaiah immediately separated from the group to help the poor women. Sothe cursed under his breath and chased after her. Soon the whole group was involved. One of the Begnion soldiers noticed the group and ran to tell the other soldiers in Daein. He was fast and he soon warned all of Daein, bringing the entire army of soldiers to the where the Dawn Brigade was. They were soon surrounded by the Begnion soldiers, but Sothe had no intention of giving up then and there.
"Leonardo get Micaiah out of here." Sothe whispered to the young archer. Leonardo nodded his head obediently and took Micaiah's hand and pulled her into the back of the group.
"Be careful Leonardo!" Edward called after him, cursing Sothe under his breath. He had not seen that Sothe had sent Leonardo off for his own good. Sothe had no plans of making it out of this fight breathing, so he sent Leonardo and Micaiah off so they could live to make it to Crimea. Edward, tempted by his love for Leonardo, was about to chase after the two when a soldier got in-between him and them. Volug tackled the man to the ground and bit into his neck. Edward struck another soldier in the gut with his blade. Aran stood in front of Laura and stabbed any soldier that made a move towards them. Sothe dived into the main party of soldiers, slaying all who got in his way. Volug and Edward had cleared a good half of the soldiers from the fight and for a while it seemed like they would win, until Jarod appeared from the crowd of soldiers. Jarod attacked Aran. Aran desperately tried to keep the man at bay, but to no avail. He was easily defeated by Jarod. As his limp body fell to the hard cement below their feet Edward felt a rage run through him. He charged at Jarod, catching him off guard. Edward's sword slashed a large wound in Jarod's gut and the man fell to the ground. The Begnion soldiers backed away in fear as their leader fell.
"Good job, Edward, now come on let's get out of here." Sothe said as the group ran to him for guidance. Edward nodded and began to walk towards him, but Jarod grabbed him by his leg and stabbed his lance deep into Edward's back. Blood sprayed from Edward's wound as he fell onto his knees in front of the general. Sothe ran to aid him, but he was caught off guard as a soldier tackled him to the ground. Volug rushed to help them, but he was attacked by a mob of soldiers who were able to wound the wolf. Noland raised his axe at Jarod, but missed and was thrown to the ground by the impact of Jarod's lance. Laura ran to heal her fallen comrades, but was easily stopped by a soldier.
"See people of Daein! This is what happens to those who try to defy me, now men find the two who got away and bring them back, dead or alive!" Jarod called above the soldiers. They scrambled to locate Leonardo and Micaiah.
"Don't you dare!" Edward snapped at Jarod. Jarod laughed and kicked Edward onto his back and slammed his foot down onto Edward's rip cage. He screamed out in pain and his eyes dropped shut.
"Hurry, Micaiah, this way." Leonardo whispered to Micaiah as they ran from a group of soldiers who had spotted them. Micaiah nodded and followed Leonardo into the ally ways of fallen buildings. The soldiers were having a hard time keeping up with the pair, but they chased them through the ruins of fallen buildings. Leonardo knew this place all too well. This was the little village that the little girl was murdered in along with her mother. The memories flooded into Leonardo's mind, but he tried to push them into the back of his mind. He could not let them take over his mind now. He needed to get Micaiah out of danger, if the Begnion soldier got a hold of her it would be over. Leonardo's mind soon turned to Edward and if he was alright. Leonardo wanted desperately to go back for him, but he knew he could not. Micaiah struggled to keep running, she was out of breath and panting. She stopped running and fell onto her knees.
"I can't keep running any longer, Leonardo." She whined.
"You must try." Leonardo said watching as the soldiers came within range of them. He pulled Micaiah onto her feet, but it was too late, they had already been surrounded. Leonardo drew his bow in a desperate attempt to fight them off, but he was far too weak. A soldier ran at Leonardo. Leonardo ducked, but the soldier kicked him in the gut and sent him flying onto the dirt ground.
"Leonardo!" Micaiah called as a soldier grabbed her. Leonardo got to his feet, but was easily knocked down again by the largest solider. Leonardo closed his eyes as the man raised his axe for the final blow. His mind wandered back to Edward and how he regretted leaving him. A moment later there was a loud call and a clang as something hitting the axe. Leonardo's eyes quickly opened, to his surprise, a raven laguz was holding the axe back with his talons. Leonardo got his feet and aimed his arrow at the man holding Micaiah. He released his grip and the arrow was sent flying into the man's forehead. The man fell to the ground and Micaiah ran to Leonardo's side. The raven let go of the axe and dug his talons into the man's forehead. Blood oozed from the man's head as his limp useless body fell to the ground. The remaining soldiers fled for help.
"Thank you for your help, but may I ask what a raven laguz is doing here in Daein?" Leonardo asked their savor. The raven shifted into his human form, he was pale with long black hair that was pulled back into a high ponytail. His eyes were a dark blue and his body was lean and thin. His shirt had a long rip down the middle revealing his pale chest. His pants were jet black like his wings. He ran his delicate looking figures through his long silky black hair. He looked young, maybe about 17, but being a laguz he was probably much older then that.
"Tell me, does it really matter?" He replied.
"Not really…" Leonardo said. He could hear the yells of soldier drawing near.
"Follow me, quickly." He said his voice was soft yet dark. He started to walk off. Leonardo looked to Micaiah who nodded her head. Leonardo ran after him and Micaiah followed after him.
"Thank you for your help again, mister, but why are you helping us and who are you?" Micaiah asked the raven laguz.
"Night and to be honest, the only reason is because I hate Begnoin. I find you beorc so repulsive, but if I must aid your vile race to save my fallen one then I shall. " Leonardo's face turned a pasty white and sweat was pouring down his face. He began to slow down until he fell onto his knees panting heavily. Micaiah ran back for him and Night followed her.
"Leonardo! Are you alright?" Micaiah screamed at him. He waved her off and pushed his weak, failing body onto his feet. He stumbled back, but Night caught the poor archer in his arms. Night gently turned Leonardo to see a large, deep wound in his back. Blood dripped from the wound onto Night's hands and to the ground beneath them. Micaiah screamed and felt her heart drop as Leonardo's pale eyes closed.
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I'm sorry there isn't much contact between Edward and Leonardo in this chapter, but there will be more in other chapters. Also this chapter was mainly to step up the current situation. Also to all Aran fans, don't hurt me, he's not dead!
