(Chapter 6)
(Third person point of view)
(Disclaimer-I do not own Fire Emblem or any of its characters, but I do own my oc Night)
WARNING!-this is rated M for violence and sexual scenes!
Its okay Dark, at least still get your support.
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Edward slowly opened his pale eyes and looked up at the disturber of his peaceful sleep; Sothe. He moaned slightly out of annoyance and closed his eyes once again. He was too tired to deal with Sothe right now and his back was aching. The pain was starting to get to him and it was becoming difficult for him to even walk. Edward had become weak and sickly. The fact was unavoidable; if Edward did not get help soon he would die. Sothe wacked the swordsman on his head, Edward quickly sat up and glared at him. He was in no mood to be playing games with Sothe. Nephenee walked over to the two and knelt down beside them. Sothe had been sitting up against the wall with Edward on his lap.
"We're leaving, Edward, now." Sothe said. Edward nodded his head and Sothe made a loud wolf-like sound that echoed through the prison. Volug's ears twitched and he rose to his feet, looking across a few cells to where Sothe and Edward were. They along with their cellmates were acting very strangely. It took Volug a few minuets to see what they were trying to do. The wolf had never seen the beorc in such a state before. Volug, although finally picked up on their plan and let out a long howl that danced along the cold floors of the prison. The rest of the Dawn Brigade soon got the message and began to join in the mayhem. The guards were quickly called down to their cells and forced to remove every member of the Dawn Brigade along with Lucia, Nephenee and the old raven. The guards felt uneasy as they were forced to walk the seemingly insane Dawn Brigade outside of the prison. They had been warned about the group and disagreed with the movement, but it was not in their power to speak out against what they had been told to do. Outside, there was a single open gate that led out into the nearby forest which could be taken into Crimea if one knew the way as Sothe did. It would be a straight shot into the forest and the group would have to move quickly to get into the cover of its large trees. The ground that was laid out in front of the forest was a clear and open field. This was not the greatest escape route, but it was in fact, the only one. For once in their lives, luck was on their side. The guards taking them were poorly trained and would most likely panic before they went for help. This gave the Dawn Brigade the advantage, now all they had to do was break the chains that held them. Sothe suddenly turned around on his guard and kicked him in the side. The man fell to the ground and Sothe cit the ropes off from around his wrists by rubbing them against the man's sword. He then kicked Edward's guard in the head. The man screamed and was flung to the ground several feet away. Sothe cut off the ropes around Edward's wrist and helped him up. Volug pushed off his muzzle and attacked his guard, breaking the chain that was being used to lead him. Aran broke away from his guard and so did Laura. Nephenee, Lucia and the old raven all knocked out their guards soon after. Noland escaped his ropes and his guards. With the last of their members freed from their chains the Dawn Brigade ran toward the forest. Sothe picked up Edward and flung the poor boy onto his back. Edward wrapped his arms around Sothe's neck and allowed his tired body to be carried. Edward smirked back at the prison.
"Ha! Take that all mighty Begnion Empire, how I extol your failure!" Edward yelled back at the prison. Aran, who was badly wounded, was helped onto Volug's back by Noland. The plan was working perfectly. They were home free or so they thought. High above the forests a dragon Knight was following them, word had already gotten back to the prison about the group escaping. They had underestimated the castle's eyes and would pay dearly for it. It did not take long for Edward to see the large beast and his grew wide with panic.
"Sothe!" Edward yelled pointing at the sky.
"Shit!" Was the only word that escaped Sothe's mouth as he saw the large dragon knight, who was closing in on them. The trees gave them cover, but the dragon just destroyed the ones in his path like twigs. The dragon knight was on them now. He swooped down and aimed his lance at Laura, luckily for her Volug attacked the weapon, forcing the man to pull back. Nephenee and Lucia ran back to attack the dragon knight, but quickly turned as they saw an army of dragons come up behind the first. The group attempted to out ran the large band of dragon knights now behind them. With both Aran and Edward severely wounded the task was proving to be near impossible, they had no choice, but to turn and fight the dragon knights. Sothe placed Edward on the ground, gently. Volug let Aran slid off of his back and hide behind a large rock in the forest with Edward. Sothe, Volug, Nephenee, Lucia, Nealuchi and Noland turned to face the knights of the sky. Laura ran over to the rock and tried her best to heal Aran and Edward, but she was too novice of a healer to do much good. The dragon knights were pushing back the Dawn Brigade and beating them. A lone dragon knight slipped past them. The knight raised his lance and charged down at Edward, Laura and Aran. Edward struggled to his weak feet and got between the knight and the other two. He pulled out his broken sword and prepared to fight. Suddenly an arrow flew into the Knight, killing him on impact. His limp, bloody body slid off of his dragon and smacked against the ground. His dragon reared up and flew off. A raven laguz flew into another of the knights, ripping his head from his body and throwing it onto the ground.
"Edward! Night, quickly help the others!" Leonardo called as he ran to his love. Leonardo fell onto his knees beside Edward, panting. Edward smiled at him weakly.
"Leonardo, how did you..?" Edward asked.
"It's a long story, please Edward try to stay quiet. I'll get you help, we're not far from Crimea's castle." Leonardo said his voice was filled with joy as he stared into Edward's eyes. Edward nodded his head slightly. Leonardo gently leaned over Edward and hugged him. Edward leaned his head against Leonardo's chest and tried to hold back the tears forming in his eyes. Night rammed into another knight, flinging him off of his beast and Sothe kicked a dragon in its face, causing it to throw its rider off. Lucia quickly killed the man and Nephenee impaled another on her lance. Night fought off the last knight and flew down beside Leonardo, shifting back into his human form. The Dawn Brigade ran over to him as well.
"Night, do you think you could fly him to Crimea. I don't know…" Leonardo trailed off unable to say the words that were on his mind.
"I'm sorry Leonardo, I cannot. I wish I could, but with my wing I am too weak to carry anyone." Leonardo could now feel tears falling from his eyes. He was finally back with Edward, but Edward was dying. Leonardo felt sick to his stomach as he looked into Edward's eyes. He desperately looked around the group and then his fell upon Sothe, begging for an answer, which Sothe gave.
"We must move quickly. We can still save him if we get to Crimea within the hour." Sothe said, although his voice was not filled with the hope Leonardo so desperately needed to hear. Night glanced down at the wolf beside him and smirked.
"Don't worry; we'll get him there in time." Night said. Leonardo looked at the raven, dumbfounded. Volug glanced up at Night and titled his head to the side.
"Bring him here. Leonardo." Sothe said looking at Edward. Leonardo picked up Edward with a little difficulty and gently handed him to Sothe. The rouge gently placed Edward on Volug's back and tied him to the wolf using part of the scarf around Edward's wound.
"But, Night, Volug dose not know the way." Leonardo pointed out.
"I know, but you and I do. I wish you luck finding your way back. Come on puppy follow the birdie." Night said as he shifted back into a raven. He spread out his large black wings and flew into the air. Volug raced after him, trying to keep up with his speed. Sothe looked to Noland who nodded and picked up Aran. Leonardo glared off in the direction Night had gone. How was he supposed to remember the way back? Night had been leading the entire time. Leonardo sighed and hoped it was a straight line back to the castle.
"Um, Leonardo where is Micaiah?" Sothe asked.
"She's already at the castle talking to the queen." Leonardo said.
"Alright then, we'll follow you Leonardo." Sothe said. Leonardo looked across the group and felt fear build up within himself. Sothe was completely trusting him to take them there. He looked back in the direction Night had gone and cursed the raven under his breath.
"Um…okay….this way guys." Leonardo said weakly as he walked off in the direction Night had flown, it was his only clue as to the way back. Sothe quickly followed him and the others followed Sothe.
