A/N: I own nothing except my OCs. Fire Emblem Awakening is owned by Nintendo and Intelligent Systems.

-Plegia, Plegia Castle-

It has been three years since the revolt in the capital. The death of the leader left a permanent image in my brain. Vanessa and Mina helped me recover from the trauma. Father, as usual, was busy doing anything else than looking after me, his son. However, I noticed that he was now trying harder than ever to start a war with Yilsse. I mean, it wasn`t as if he hadn`t tried before now. He just seemed far more desperate now than ever.

I was practicing my sword swings on a training dummy. Mina suggested that I learn to use a sword as a safety measure. I didn`t really see the point, but it couldn`t hurt to know anyway. It was easier than swinging an axe around since it was lighter. It also didn`t need two hands to be swung, which is helpful. Although I couldn`t see her, I knew that Mina was watching me.

"You`re getting better" she stated.

"Even I could tell that" I deadpanned.

"Someone`s in a bad mood" Mina joked. She then turned to the dummy. "Still, you`ve got some ways to go."

"You sure can be blunt when you want to be" I stated.

"Anyway, you wanna stop here for today?" Mina asked.

"Sure, I have some lessons to catch up on anyway" I replied.

"And I need to check up on mom" Mina stated. With a quick nod we went our separate ways. I walked towards the library to grab some books I needed for my lessons. The place seemed smaller than before now that I was older. Browsing through the shelves, I looked for the books. I found the history book rather quickly. The other books were, luckily, just as easy to find. For a good twenty minutes, I just sat there reading. Yeah…real exciting. Still, better to do this now than later.

"Why the hell would people worship a God that only brings death and destruction?" I asked myself aloud. Grima is called the FELL DRAGON, yet there are people who worship the thing. I don`t get it nor will I ever. Before I nearly fell asleep, someone tapped on my shoulder. Unsurprisingly, it was Vanessa, though Mina was nowhere to be seen.

"My Prince, you have urgent business" she spoke.

"What now?" I asked.

"I wasn`t informed" Vanessa replied. Can`t say I`m surprised. "All I was told was to bring you to the King" she stated.

"Well, let`s go then" I said with a stretch. Vanessa nodded and began leading me towards the throne room. I wonder how many times I`ve passed through these halls now. Feels like I`ve done it at least 50 times. As we reached the throne room, I saw three people there, my father, Validar and a girl I`ve never seen before. She had long black hair tied in a ponytail and brown eyes, she wore a black coat over a grey blouse with black stripes, white pants, brown knee length boots and brown gloves. Her coat had weird patterns along the sleeves.

"Good evening, my Prince" Validar greeted me with a bow.

"Good evening Validar" I greeted back.

"You got here earlier than usual" my father pointed out.

"So, who`s the girl?" I asked.

"This is my younger daughter, Rose" Validar replied, gesturing to the girl.

"It`s a pleasure to meet you, my Prince" Rose said with a bow.

"Nice to meet you too" I said. Vanessa lightly smacked my arm, but I ignored it.

"Anyway, with the introductions out of the way, we can get going" father said.

"Of course, pardon the wait my King" Validar said. Rose then handed me and Vanessa pair of cloaks.

"These are so you aren`t recognized" she explained.

"Alright" I shrug. Father and Validar then wander off with the rest of us trying to keep up.

Goddamn this heat! I know we`re in the desert, but HOW THE ACTUAL HELL can ANYONE survive in this heat? As we trudged through the desert sands, which feels like they`re burning me feet, I was sweating a freaking waterfall. Honestly, I don`t know how Vanessa was walking through the desert without complaining.

"You hanging in there Prince Oscar?" Rose asked.

"Somehow" I replied.

"Well, at least you`re not dead" Rose said. Honestly, I agree with her there. I`m alive at least. After a few minutes, we reached a shrine of some kind. Hooded figures in robes stood outside, they bowed once they saw Validar and my father.

"Where are we?" I asked.

"I`m not sure" Rose replied. "All Father told me to do was lead you here." At least I wasn`t the ONLY ONE kept in the dark.

"Now my Prince, please follow me" Vailidar said. I did as he asked, no reason not to after all. He lead us through the dark halls of the shrine, at least they had torches so they could see where we`re going. It took a few minutes, though it felt like an hour, but we eventually a… really creepy room. The hooded men and lit candles didn`t help at all.

"Welcome back Father, sister" Aversa, who was also there, welcomed them. "Oh, and let`s not forget our royal visitors."

"Yes yes, just get on with it" Father said, very impatiently might I add.

"As you wish" Validar smirked. "You there, step forth" he told one the robed figures.

"Yes sir" he said as he walked into, wait, is that a circle on the floor? Has that been here this entire time?

"Aversa, would you kindly?" Validar asked.

"Of course" Aversa smiled. Pulling out a sword, she killed the robed man with a single thrust.

"What is the meaning of this?" Vanessa asked in a panic.

"Fear not Vanessa, it`s all part of our demonstration" Validar assured us. Rose didn`t seem to believe him, but said nothing. Dropping the sword, Aversa put her hands out in front of her.

"Now what`s she doing?" Father asked. Wow, we thought the same thing for once.

"Just wait and see" Validar said. The circle below Aversa`s feet began glowing purple as she chanted…something. The room was engulfed in a bright light, causing most of us to cover our eyes. Once the light died down…something stood in the dead man`s place. It was a creature with red glowing red eyes wearing a weird mask. Aversa was on her knees, panting.

"What the hell is that thing?" I asked.

"Father, what have you done?" Rose asked. Validar only chuckled, man this guy is creepy.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I present you, a risen" he said. The "risen" charged at Rose, but Validar blasted it with dark magic before it could reach her.

"How could anyone think to create such a thing?" Vanessa asked. Sadly, I don`t think anyone could answer that question. As Father and Validar talked about something, I just wondered what the hell will happen next.

A/N: And that ends that chapter. The next one will be when we finally get to canon events. As usual, if you have any questions or concerns let me know through a review or a PM.

Thanks to everyone who has favorited, reviewed and followed. Have a fantastic evening and see you next time.