A/N: Chapter 2. Ok, I changed my mind. The Floor 2 battle's going to be split into two chapters: this one will be Micaiah and the others fighting Levail and his army and the next chapter will be Ike against the BK.

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The Chosen Ones found themselves in an open, square shaped chamber. They were greeted by a very familiar face…

"You've come. Welcome, son of Gawain. Welcome all, courageous warriors." The Black Knight spoke. At that point, an army of the tower guard burst through the room's entrance. Micaiah looked towards Ike, but he hadn't even noticed the army. He ran towards the Black Knight and leapt into the air, bringing his blade down. The Black Knight effortlessly countered it, and Ike flipped back through the air, landing on the other side of the room. The Black Knight ran forward, blade swinging, but was blocked by Ike's Ragnell. The pair stood, blades pushing against one another, until both were knocked back by the force. Micaiah quickly glanced back at the tower guard. No movement. She turned back to Ike.

"I wonder how I didn't notice?" he spoke. "Your composure, bearing, voice…It seems obvious in retrospect. I wish I'd had the chance to fight you…or see you fight, General. Then I would have known a lot sooner."

"Unfortunately for us," the Black Knight said, "that opportunity never came.

"So, it really is you. The Black Knight…no, General Zelgius!" Ike called.

General Zelgius…? It can't be! Micaiah thought. However, Ike's statement was soon confirmed when the Black Knight removed his helmet, indeed revealing Zelgius' face.

The general's voice echoed through the room.

"Ike, I have long looked forward to the day we would fight again. Now that it is here, let us not delay any longer. Raise your sword and begin!"

"Let's finish this!" Ike yelled, going into a battle stance. At that moment, Tibarn, king of the hawks, flew forward into the battlefield.

"Stop right there. I have a debt to settle with this scum."

"True, your revenge against me remains incomplete," Zelgius said, "However, could I ask you to step aside for now? Though at different times, Ike and I both learned the way of the sword from the same master: one of Daein's famous Four Riders, General Gawain. He left Daein under an assumed name and formed a mercenary company. I was entranced by Greil's swordsmanship while he was in Daein. I studied under him, I fought next to him…I idolized him. When he left, I was crushed. I vowed to find him again, and challenge him to a duel. I had to know if I had surpassed him! Three years ago, I caught up to Greil. I challenged him to a duel, and was victorious. But, something was wrong. The fight had been to simple. I thought I'd never feel satisfaction again. Then, Ike told me why it was so easy. Greil had severed all the tendons in his right hand, and swore never again to draw a blade. Can you imagine my joy at the news? I knew that a swordsman of his stature couldn't have been so easy to defeat! My master's skills were passed down to his son, Ike. I will defeat him and finally surpass my master! I trust that you understand. Once our fight is finished, I will allow you to settle your quarrel, Hawk King."

"Please, Tibarn." Ike said with resolve in his voice.

"…Fine. If you're taking my place, you'd better win. Got that?" Tibarn ordered Ike.

"Of course," Ike answered, "This is my chance to avenge my father's death. This time, he won't walk away."

"Let us begin." Zelgius spoke with anticipation. He proceeded to strike the ground with his sword, conjuring a barrier that separated Tibarn, Micaiah, and the others from Ike and the Black Knight.

No! Micaiah thought. If he gets in trouble, no one can help him!

Zelgius spoke again. "I won't allow anyone to interfere with our fight."

"Agreed. It's better this way. Now I can focus on you!" Ike yelled, readying his blade again.

"No draw. No escape. One wins. One loses. We shall end this. One of us will live…and one of us will die."

Micaiah knew how powerful the Black Knight was, and she was immediately filled with fear for Ike.

No…I have to have faith in him. He can win…He will win.

"I'm ready. Goodbye, General Zelgius."

And so the battle began.

Micaiah was intent on watching her crush in his fated battle, but she was soon swarmed a group of the Tower Guard.

We'll have to defeat these guys before their battle is over, she thought, and readied Thani.

A Halberdier came towards her, and she cast the spell on him, killing him instantly. Another one jabbed at her, and she didn't have time to counter. Fortunately, the attack was caught by Mia's Brave Sword. She smiled at Micaiah then proceeded to slice the Halberdier's stomach open. Meanwhile, Nolan and Boyd stood back to back, surrounded by a group of Swordmasters.

"It looks like we've got the triangle disadvantage, Boyd…" said Nolan.

Boyd answered, "Bah, triangle doesn't matter. It's all about skill, and I'm the master when it comes to skill."

Nolan chuckled and readied his axe.

"Whatever, Boyd."

A swordmaster charged at the younger Reaver, who quickly sliced his head off. Another charged at Nolan, who drilled his axe into the enemy, sending him flying into a fellow Swordmaster. Nolan saw one flank attacking Boyd and was about to move and counter when Sothe snuck up from behind and skillfully dispatched the foe, flipping off the carcass towards an enemy Warrior. Micaiah, on the other hand, had teamed up with Mia to defeat a group of Halberdiers, and found her strength diminished as she collapsed on the ground. She soon heard a soothing song and was helped up to her feet by Reyson. She thanked him and ran off to another group of foes. As she ran, she saw Tibarn and Naesala ripping through an enemy group, clearing the path for Caineghis to pounce on the enemy leader, a Sentinel by the looks of it. She herself defeated a few Warriors out of a group that had been harassing Geoffrey. At this point, the entire enemy group had been defeated except for the leader, therefore all attention went to him and Caineghis.

"Grr…You fight well, for a beorc." Caineghis remarked.

Levail answered, "Don't talk to me, sub-human scum! I am Levail, the right hand of General Zelgius!"

"Fool! Do NOT provoke me!" the lion roared, and pounced.

Caineghis' fangs tore into the Sentinel's armor, causing a cry of pain. Caineghis left himself open, though, so Levail grabbed his Wishblade with his other arm and stabbed it into the king's left side, leaving an enormous wound.

"GRRRRRRRR!" Caineghis roared in pain, and pounced with all of his might, landing one blow, then another, and finally a fatal blow right to the chest. (think Roar skill)

"G-General Zelgius…"

With this, Levail fell dead, and Caineghis salvaged the Wishblade from the Sentinel's body. The battle on this side of the barrier was over. Upon looking over, it seemed that Ike and the Black Knight were just getting started…

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A/N: Okay, I liked the combat in this chapter, but did I overdo it with the exact quoting of the scene? Review, please! Chapter 3 is on its way!