Long time, no chapter. Sorry everyone, I have been super busy and haven't had the time to write much of anything. As an apology, I give you this chapter!

New Home

After a quick rundown on how their new home worked, Corrin and company set about cleaning the place up. Oh, they were quite curious as to how all the destruction had come about, but one can only listen to a man crow about his kids for so long.

While Robin was left behind, Corrin followed Lilith to the center of the fort and began to clean up the worst of the mess. Since this plane was filled to the brim with Dragon Veins, Corrin was able to swiftly rebuild the fort and its grounds while his friends dealt with the smaller issues.

Namely rounding up the combatants and gathering them in the main hall, each in various states of injury and lined up like naughty children.

Corrin, sitting on the fort's throne at Lilith's insistence, felt the urge to laugh at the state each of the warriors was in.

Robin was still singed and sporting an impressive afro, that hadn't changed, but Cordelia had exactly half her body covered in bandages while her hair stuck up like a splatter of scarlet dye.

Lon'qu and Olivia were each missing an eyebrow, wrapped like mummies, and had parts of their heads entombed in ice. Neither were apparently bothered by this fact, but Corrin had to hold in laughter when they tried to speak and only emitted mumbles.

Then came the kids: Laslow was soaked to the bone and covered in various compresses. Amusingly, his head continually dripped water, despite the large towel he'd wrapped around it.

Next was Odin, the poor man flinching and jerking randomly while random crackles of electricity shot from his skin. It was like looking at Leo after a particularly nasty experiment gone wrong.

Then there was Lucina who was, quite literally, in two halves. The woman was unbothered by this bisection, no matter parts of her armor and body were sagged like melting ice, and Corrin could see strands of new frost stitching her back together.

Morgan was covered in soot. In fact, her entire lower half was a pile of ash that had only recently begun to reshape into the appropriate parts, the girl ignoring this impossible state to chat with Lilith.

Finally, Selena was flat on her back. Yes, she had her own bandages, and an assortment of crazy injuries like a lightning bolt sticking out of her side and her father's sword lodged in her skull, but she was mostly unimpressed with those predicaments.

Instead, she was wailing about how her hair had been burned away, the poor girl rendered bald.

"Why Daddy!" Selena cried, Robin staring resolutely at the ground. "You know how long it took me to get this right!"

Cordelia leaned over and patted her daughter's shoulder, careful of the blade. "You'll be fine, honey, don't worry. We'll get you fixed up later with my patented remedy."

Severa stopped wailing immediately, a shine in her eye. "You mean I finally get to see that thing?! I thought you only used it after Shepherd reunions!"

"How else do you think I still have my hair?" Cordelia asked, Severa's light tone letting Robin relax. "Now, why don't we see about that thing in your side?"

Morgan groaned, making everyone look at her. "Why don't I get to see the remedy? I keep trying to grow my hair out, but it won't grow fast enough!"

The family proceeded to start bickering. While Corrin was more than willing to watch these characters do their thing, others were less patient.

"Would you give it a rest?" Hana sighed, arms crossed and face set in a scowl. "I want to know what in the nine hells you are. People don't just change like that then vanish into thin air, let alone cause that much damage."

She gestured outside the walls where thunder clouds and flames could still be seen.

The family ignored her, Hana's brow began to twitch but Azura stepped in.

"Silence!"

The authority in her voice made everyone quiet instantly, Corrin staring at Azura in surprise. "Uh… wow."

Azura huffed and pinched her nose. "May we please have an honest explanation? It's strange enough to find this place in such a state, let alone find you lot in the center of it. Were it not for the powers you've displayed, I'd have created a daycare."

The injured party groaned and grumbled, but Olivia got them started after freeing her mouth. "Well, it's a long story. You sure there's nothing else going on that needs to be taken care of?"

"We still need to take some time to make sure no one's around." Lilith answered from her spot next to Corrin. "That and these poor souls need time to rest. Poor Felicia passed out in bed shortly after I finished fixing the barracks."

Corrin cleared his throat and smiled at the Ylisseans. "I'm also eager to learn more about you all and get an account of what happened. We've got the time, so whenever you're ready."

Glances were given across the room before Selena sat up. She yanked the bolt and blade from her body, black energy filling the gaps with unblemished skin. "Well, since I'm on the end, I'll go first. Proper introductions and all that."

She crossed her legs and bowed. "My true name is Severa Prisma Volk, heiress to the duchy of Felds in the country of Ylisse. If you want some more titles, I'm known as the Lady of Thunder and the Redeemed. Don't ask about the last one, that's super private."

Cordelia retrieved Mercurius and gave it back to Robin. "My name is Cordelia Tenera Volk, Duchess of Felds and Commander of the Ylissean Pegasus Knights. My husband is Robin and I've served in three campaigns where I was given the titles Angelus and Red Wing. I'm the chosen ascended of Agni, High Goddess of Fire."

Jaws were dropped by all save Corrin, his impassive face making the others just a little suspicious.

"I'm Robin Marcellus Volk," Robin continued, ignoring the shocked faces. "Duke of Felds and Grandmaster of the Ylissean military. My wife is Cordelia and I too have served in three grand campaigns along with many smaller incidents. I was given the title Lightning Rider by a dear friend and I am the chosen ascended of Fenrir, High God of Lightning."

Azura made the connection. "So that's how you were able to stick in place on that tower."

Robin shrugged with a grin, Morgan spoke up next. "My full name is Morgan Arcadia Volk, second-in-line to the duchy of Felds. I'm called Lady Ember by my enemies and Cherry Head by my friends. I'm married to Owain over there."

Corrin had a feeling he'd have trouble remembering all these titles when Lucina cleared her throat, apparently healed enough to speak. "My full name is Lucina Leana Falk. I'm heiress to the Halidom of Ylisstol, if you believe my parents, and current leader of the Shepherds. I've been married to Severa for six, almost seven years. Beyond that, I was given the title of Frost Specter."

"Bards have terrible ideas from time to time." Owain sighed, jolting once more. "They haven't even let a decade pass before assigning titles."

Inigo snorted and punched his friend's shoulder. "Like you're any better. Anyway, my true name is Inigo Basilius Rince. I've no special inheritance, but I'm deputy director of the famous Swan Troupe and my wife leads the Feroxian Guard. The bards seem to like calling me Blade Dancer, but that's rather embarrassing, so please don't call me that."

Corrin could tell the ladies were starting to develop migraines along with general disbelief. After all, this much information was shaping up to show that they were in the presence of god-like beings.

Who happened to also be merry fools.

"My name is Olivia Rince." Olivia coughed, trying to break the awkward silence. "No middle name, not a noble, but I'm the current director of the Swan Troupe and chief performer for the Khans of Ferox. I took part in three campaigns as well where I received the title Tide Serpent. I honestly believe villagers have nothing better to do than come up with titles. Oh, and I'm the chosen ascended of Tiamat, High Goddess of Water."

Lon'qu ripped the bandages covering his mouth off, spitting the paste to the floor. "Feh, that tastes awful. Name's Lon'qu Rince, took Olivia's surname when we wed. To keep it short, I'm the current Khan of West Ferox after I defeated the former Khan Basilio in a duel. The title I got was Vajra, though I'm not sure where it came from, and I'm the chosen ascended of Asura, High God of Spirit."

"To wrap things up," Owain declared in his usual dramatic tone, "I'm known to my comrades as Owain Tyrius Spatz. My heroic lineage marks me as third in line for the throne of Ylisse and imminent heir to the duchy of Clarissa. Then, whispered by my enemies only under darkest night and deepest shadow, I am called… the Blade of Light!"

He struck a pose before Morgan crawled over and valiantly smacked her husband over the head, ash trailing in her wake. Corrin was a little worried about the trail, and was relieved to see it slowly following Morgan, the ashes clearly eager to be whole.

"Well, that's all very impressive." Azura sighed, palm pressed to her forehead. "But what are you doing here?"

Robin patted Severa's shoulder. "Looking for this lot. Severa, Inigo, and Owain vanished off the face of the earth a while back and we were beyond worried. Then, when we were able to track them here, our ticket back got lost."

"So, we'll be sticking with you until we find that ticket." Lucina said. "It's not for want of interfering with your affairs, but we have little choice. At the very least, we'd like to offer some form of aid in exchange for putting up with us. None of us are so arrogant as to believe we're not at least a little crooked."

Hana snorted and shook her head. "She says a little crooked. Look, this is all too much for me to take in right now, so I'm going to sleep on it. Let me know what happens after I wake up, alright?"

"Will do." Corrin called as she walked away. "And thanks for not trying to kill me while we got things together!"

Hana flashed a rude salute over her shoulder and Corrin laughed. "Remind me to never try and talk to her while she's tired. Only Sakura would be spared that treatment."

"I'm partial to joining her." Lilith mumbled. "Anyway, why don't we call this meeting to an end and get some rest? You lot may be able to heal like new, but the rest of us need sleep."

Robin groaned and stood. "We need rest too, actually. It takes a lot of energy to throw all that destruction around, let alone put ourselves back together. We'll probably be out for a few days once we crash."

Cordelia stood as well and grabbed a broom that was lying nearby. "That's likely going to be sooner than we think, so we'll wish you good day. Come along everyone, we need to get Severa's hair back."

There were groans of agreement, but Morgan protested the indignity of being swept along by the broom, no matter that her legs hadn't reformed yet. Cordelia happily ignored her whining and the Ylisseans were soon gone. Lilith followed shortly thereafter.

"We didn't get the story of the fight." Corrin said into the silence. "But considering the forms we saw, I bet it was something else."

Azura shook her head and took a seat on the steps. "Regardless, what's our next move? Lilith should be able to place us back in the Bottomless Canyon, but where do we go?"

Corrin stood from the throne and took the spot next to her. "Well, why don't you tell me how you know so much? After all, you'd think something about that place would be somewhere, but I've never heard of it."

Azura nodded and began her explanation. Robin had already warded the castle, so Azura felt comfortable being able to talk.

So, she told Corrin her past, how Valla came to be ruled by a mad king that had taken everything from her and the people. How she'd been taken by her mother and brought into the court of Nohr only to be kidnapped shortly after her mother died. Corrin already knew the events thereafter, but it was a weight off her chest to finally speak.

"Then we need to remove that Anankos guy." Corrin said, his blasé tone making Azura gape at him. "I mean, getting Xander and Ryoma to listen will be a tall order, what with not being able to speak about Valla beyond here and the place itself. Doesn't mean we can't do it, we just have to work at it."

Azura felt something like respect bloom in her chest. Were it everyone had such easy determination, the world would be far better off. "Well, that depends. If memory serves, my mother shared an old rhyme with me when I was young. I asked Queen Mikoto about it once."

Corrin's face fell at the reminder of his lost mother, but he motioned for Azura to continue.

"Apparently, the skies above Nohr and Hoshido reverse every few decades." Azura said, hand going to her chin. "The rhyme mentioned the opening and closing of a door, which I believe to be the path to Valla. If that's the case, considering we're able to enter, the door is open. But, when the skies change, it will close."

Corrin nodded and stood. "Then we best get to work soon. How long do you think we have until the skies change?"

"I'd say a few months, milord."

Corrin jumped at the sound of an old voice, his eyes flicking about before landing on a tall man in dark armor. "Gunter! But-but-but-!"

Gunter held up his hand and waved to the side, Lilith peeking from behind the wall. "Sorry Corrin, I wanted to surprise you later, but Sir Gunther insisted. Believe it or not, I found him not long after you first came here. He kept me safe while everything was exploding."

"You can imagine I was quite surprised to find Lilith like this." Gunter said. "I never once considered there was a true-blooded dragon under my care."

Corrin chuckled and held up his hand, the appendage shifting to its draconic state. "Make that two, kind of. I'm some kind of mix, but I didn't know until after my mother died. No real chance to ask."

Gunter frowned. "So you remember your life before Nohr, then?"

"I do," Corrin confirmed. "But that doesn't diminish the role you've played in my life or the love I hold for my Nohrian siblings. If anything, I can appreciate what you've all done now that I know."

Gunter let a smile show itself. "Milord… thank you. That means more than you know."

He looked to Azura. "Now, care to introduce your friend? I think I've seen her somewhere before, but I can't quite place it."

Azura nodded and stood. "My name is Azura, former princess of Valla and Nohr before being kidnapped and taken to Hoshido. I remember you, Sir Gunter, my mother thought very highly of you."

Gunter's face tightened, regret in his eyes. "Oh, I see. I apologize, milady, I wish I could have saved you from that experience."

"Your words are appreciated." Azura said. "But, I'm quite alright. In fact, I would like to take my leave and rest. Corrin, will you be speaking much longer? We still haven't decided on our next course of action."

Corrin nodded and waved. "Have a good rest. Heaven knows I'll be crashing pretty hard, but first things first."

Azura gave a low bow before leaving, Corrin watched her go before letting out a sigh. "Lilith, can I speak with Gunter privately? I have need of advice that only he can give."

Lilith blinked but dipped in agreement. "Very well. Just so you know, your quarters are just outside. I made you a tree house, just like we always wanted back in the fortress."

Corrin let out a laugh. "You need to stop spoiling me, I'll get a big head."

"I believe you need a good deflation anyway milord." Gunter quipped, sending Lilith into a fit of giggles as she left. Alone, Corrin allowed uncertainty to leak into his voice. "Gunter… I need your help."

"My lance is as steady as ever." Gunter replied, taking a seat next to the prince. "But I have a feeling you don't mean help in battle."

Corrin smiled wryly. "Well, yeah. I'd be more concerned if we didn't have Hana with us, but with you and her, we'll be fine. What I'm worried about is that, well… Gunter, have you ever had a crush?"

"I was married." Gunter confirmed, silently wondering what brought this about. "I can share the whole story later, with the others. My question to you is, do you know what a crush is?"

Corrin glared at him. "You and I both know the kind of drivel my sisters made me read. The problem's that I find myself in a very similar state to those protagonists, at least somewhat."

Gunter mused on that but could find no answer. "Go on, Prince Corrin. I'll do my best to advise as always."

Corrin took a deep breath and began to describe the dreams he'd been having and the people he'd met. Mostly though, he focused on the three women at the forefront of his mind – when it wasn't occupied by world-shattering issues.

Azura, Hana, and Flora.

Truly, a great thing to focus on when the fate of the world hung in the balance, but Corrin was only mortal.

Gunter frankly couldn't believe his ears. "Dear me, that is quite the predicament. I mean, I never believed you were interested in matters of the heart."

"Neither did I," Corrin groused, "yet here we are. I just don't know what to do, Gunter. I've known Flora since forever, but I've never had my heart flutter around her until recently. Sappy as it sounds."

He stood and began to pace. "Then there's Hana. Apparently, we were playmates back in Hoshido, and I'd call her my best friend though we've barely met again after all this time. Trust me, I've never been more competitive than with her, and that's saying something."

Gunter smirked. "Truly? I must make sure Lord Xander knows his spot as motivator has been taken. That'll be sure to make him pout."

Corrin glowered at Gunter. The thought of Xander pouting was just… weird. "Anyway, then there's Azura. She's been very understanding of my predicament and has leant an ear whenever I needed one. Also, well… she's beautiful, and I love hearing her sing."

Gunter silently rued that some of King Garon's womanizing traits had rubbed off on the young prince… somehow. "Well, it appears you're indeed in quite the quandary. I cannot speak for these girls, but I must ask."

He stood and put his hand on Corrin's shoulder, stopping the prince in stride. "Are they your friends? Do you care for them and wish to see them happy, no matter what?"

"Of course." Corrin said, voice incredulous. "What does that have to do with anything?"

Gunter smiled. "Then let life take its course. Your heart will come to choose one day, but for now, let us focus on making a more peaceful world. The we can worry about your love life."

Corrin slumped, exhaustion showing itself. "That's… you're right, Gunter, as always. What would I do without you?"

"Likely making a grand fool of yourself." Gunter chuckled. "Someone has to save you from your own curiosity."

Corrin shook his head, not willing to fight that battle. "I guess so. Gunter, it's wonderful to have you back, but I need to get to sleep. I feel like I'll pass out if I don't and the floor isn't exactly comfortable."

Gunter nodded and Corrin set out for his quarters, clearly deep in thought. After a moment, Gunter sighed and looked to the entrance. "May I help you?"

Lon'qu appeared from behind the wall, his false hand poking out of a pocket. "I need to speak with you."

"About what?" Gunter asked, hands clasped behind his back. "I don't see how a simple knight like myself could aid the heir to Asura."

Lon'qu scowled and stalked up to the knight, stares locked on each other and neither willing to look away. Once Lon'qu was before Gunter, the swordsman's scowl grew more pronounced. "I smell a taint on you, knight. I don't know what it is, or what it has to do with you, but I will be keeping my eye on you."

Gunter remained stoic, Lon'qu keeping his glare before leaving with a huff. "Be careful what you wish for, knight. Life has a funny way of giving it to you, but never how or when you expect it."

Gunter watched the swordsman go before letting a small growl escape his throat. Those words hit closer to home than Lon'qu realized, but now wasn't the time to think on it.

Instead, he set off for the barracks to get some rest of his own.

-Corrin-

Corrin found sleep hard to come by.

It wasn't so much matters of the heart, though that took up a large tract of his mind, but what on earth were they going to do? Trying to go straight to Xander or Ryoma was out of the question, especially since neither was likely to listen without at least five others to shout them down.

Hana's presence at least leant some help on Ryoma's front, but that only did so much.

Honestly, I don't know if we'll even get out of Valla intact. Lilith did say she could get us back to the Bottomless Canyon, but I have a feeling she meant more as a guide through Valla than transporting us.

Corrin sighed and rolled over, eyes barely taking in the room. He'd have more time to look it over tomorrow, but for now, he focused on the table.

I wish Flora was here. She'd know exactly what I'd need to calm down, help me think rationally. Maybe even explain to me what she meant when I last saw her.

He rubbed his cheek, mood falling further.

I'm glad she wished me luck. Felicia may act all smug about it, but I know what that was. The Ice Tribe do that as a greeting and a wish of good luck, nothing more.

It hurt a little to make that concession, but Corrin didn't know why. It was why he'd asked Gunter, but the elder knight had been less than helpful.

Why even ask if they're my friends? Why ask if I wanted them to be happy? All of those are obvious yeses, he should know that.

Corrin groaned and turned over again, yelping when he found a tall purple figure standing before the window. "Who the hell are you?!"

"It's me!" The being called, hair parting to show Severa, though her eyes were different from what he remembered. "That remedy my mom gave me did this! Everyone's too busy laughing, so can you help me cut this?"

Corrin focused on both the eyes and the hair. "You… look different."

Severa groaned and the curtain of hair fell back into place. "Look, when I came here, I had to get my appearance changed. Against my will, might I add, but this is what I actually look like. Minus all this hair of course, so can you please help? Or do I have to blast your butt to do it?"

Corrin sighed and stood, opening the door to let the hairy mass inside. Severa shuffled over and took a seat at the table, a quick search by Corrin revealing some scissors. "How do you want this to look?"

"You know how to style?" Severa asked, voice muffled by the hair.

Corrin nodded and held up a fistful of hair. "I've been helping my sisters with their hair for years and I got taught by my friend Flora when my sisters weren't in. I don't mean to brag, but I'm a pretty good stylist."

The hair shook with Severa's chuckle. "Then put them in the twin tails you saw me in earlier. That's been my style for years and I don't see any reason to change right now."

Corrin shrugged and made the first cut. "As you wish. Say, while we're here, may I ask for some advice?"

Severa hummed in thought. "…What kind of advice? I know about a lot of things, but you'll need to be specific."

Corrin made another cut, a sheet of hair falling to the ground. "Well, I'm at a bit of a loss for our next move. We can't talk to either Nohr or Hoshido, so I'm just not sure what to do."

Severa sighed in relief when he cut off most of her bangs, leaving them the perfect length. "Well, why not head for the neutral countries first? I mean, both sides are bound to seek allies or crush threats, but we can make them listen if we get there first."

"Good point," Corrin muttered as he made another cut. "But where would we start? Cyrkensia, Mokushu, Izumo, and the Wind Tribe are all neutral. Cyrkensia is a vassal state to Nohr though and Mokushu has a long standing mutual defense pact with Hoshido."

Severa shrugged, hair nearly to its normal length and volume. Corrin really knew how to cut. "Well, I'd say the Wind Tribe first. Izumo's a bit ambitious, so it's better to start small, get some allies. I even heard from Lady Camilla that the Wind Tribe is greatly respected by all the factions, so getting their support would be huge."

Corrin hummed and put down the scissors. "I have your hair about the right length I think. Are you sure you want twin-tails? Your hair has a pretty wave in it, I think some curls would look nice."

"What are you, my hairdresser?" Severa said with a roll of her eyes. "But I guess some light curls would be ok. Lucy likes to play with them after we have our fun."

The innuendo flew straight over Corrin's head. "Alright then. Give me a few minutes and you'll be good to go."

Severa didn't speak again until Corrin was done and she got a look in the mirror. "Wow… you weren't lying."

Corrin smiled proudly and put down his tools. "No problem. I'd like to thank you for keeping my sister's safety in mind and for helping me in the brief time we've known each other. Your sister promised stories when you get the chance, so I look forward to it."

Severa sighed and grabbed a broom sitting in the corner of the room. "Remind me to kick her butt for making promises without me, but I'll stick to that at least. What kind of stories do you want to hear?"

"Well…"

-Morgan-

"Did anyone else just feel a chill?"

Morgan's question went unanswered, the other Ylisseans too busy trying to recover from their earlier hysterics. Who'd have thought that Severa's hair would take so well to Cordelia's remedy?

Morgan felt another shiver travel down her spine. "Guys, I mean it, I feel like something bad is about to happen!"

"What could it be?" Robin asked after finally calming down. "We've warded this place to hell and back again. Only Lissa could get in and she's not here."

Morgan opened her mouth to respond only for the door to the room to open, a furious Severa surrounded by black energy stood in the hall.

"Morgan… we need to talk…"

Morgan looked down at her legs, which were still too weak to stand, then to her sister, then to her parents and Lucina.

She whimpered. "Save me, please."

Then all hell broke loose once again.

-Hana-

The sound of thunder and several explosions made Hana shoot from her cot and look around. By the looks of it, those people were having another spat. At least, that's what she hoped.

"I see our guests are having another fight."

Hana blinked and rubbed her eyes, bowing out of habit when she saw Azura. "Lady Azura, how did the rest of the meeting go?"

Azura sighed and took a seat on another cot. "About as well as could be expected. Corrin's thinking on our next move, but I wished to rest before assisting. I was wondering though if I could hear your opinion on what's going on. I assume it's been no easy task to take this all in."

"Well, no." Hana said, unsure of how to interact with Azura. "I mean, this whole Valla business is way over my head. It sounds like something out of a story, not something I can just stab and call done. I really just want Lady Sakura's opinion, that would help me get my head on straight."

Azura smiled at the samurai. "While your devotion is worth respect, I'm asking you, not Sakura. I believe she's told you to have an opinion on things many times, especially since you tend to act as her mouthpiece."

Hana frowned, knowing she was at least partially caught. "Well, I'm not lying when I say that this is super confusing. I mean, yeah magic's a thing, but this goes well beyond that."

Her usual smirk returned. "But, this situation's going to put Hoshido and Lady Sakura in danger, so I'll gladly fight. You have my word that I'll support this mission, but I would really like to get Lady Sakura to join up sooner than later. I have a feeling she'd be a big help."

Hana's face drooped a moment later. "I just uh… don't know if she'll even listen to me. Sure, she ordered me to chase after you guys, but I've betrayed all my oaths by deciding to join up. I'm sure my father's rolling in his grave about having such a disgrace for a daughter."

"You have betrayed no oaths," Azura said. "You were ordered by your lady to follow our party and that is what you are doing. If any traditionalists in Hoshido attempt to argue otherwise, well, I'm quite sure Sakura would pout them down."

Hana blinked, not expecting that. "Really? But, retainers are supposed to protect their lieges. It was only because Lady Sakura was so out of character that I didn't argue the orders. I mean, how can I expect Subaki to take care of her when she can't even get on his Pegasus?

Azura tilted her head before a giggle escaped. "I see now why Sakura and Corrin think so fondly of you. Were it that all people were so straightforward, we'd get much more done."

Hana scratched her cheek, not expecting the praise. "Well, that's uh, kind of you Lady Azura. I must admit I didn't expect you to be so kind. You just seem so… standoffish in public."

"I prefer my privacy and try not to overreact," Azura said. "But I understand how that can be construed as indifference or arrogance. If it would help, I would love to learn more about being able to express myself in normal conversation. The royals have called me… blunt and I'd like be more tactful."

Hana laughed. "You're asking the wrong person, Lady Azura. You'd probably have more luck with that Nohrian woman than me."

Azura looked over to the last cot in the room, Felicia splayed across it like road-kill. "Felicia is a kind girl from what I've seen in our short time together and Corrin thinks highly of her. I'm sure she'd be willing to join us if you're alright with it."

Hana hummed in thought. Accepting a Nohrian as a friend?

…Ah to hell with it. They'd fallen into a kingdom no one knew about and were going to fight its mad ruler for the safety of both Hoshido and Nohr.

Who was she to stick to convention in the face of such upheaval?

"Alright, deal, but I call first meeting time."

Azura merely chuckled, but Lilith popping into existence made her shriek.

"Sorry to interrupt," Lilith began smoothly, "but we need help getting the place fixed up again. Come with me."

Azura and Hana took a moment to calm down, but soon followed Lilith out the door to clean up the latest mess.

They left Felicia alone because if the poor woman had been dealing with even a tiny fraction of this insanity, she needed the sleep.

Hell, they'd probably all need the sleep if this was going to be a regular thing.

What was that old saying again? Oh, right, tempt not fate lest it deign to make you its chew-toy.

Consider fate tempted.

Ch. End

(You can probably cut the part after the ellipses kiwi, I'm very tired as of writing this)

That was a fun chapter if you ask me, if long overdue. I apologize for not getting the big fight in, but I want more people to join up so we have a wider variety of amusing reactions. Hopefully, anyway.

Since I am a tired sack of jelly right now, I will get to the reviews and wish you all a good day!

SilverStorm0: I hope this one has a few highlights too and I agree that having them argue was fun, if a little heavy. Also, it's just a bit cathartic to have a bigger fish come by and kick the crud out of a problem.

Artyom-Dreizehn: I hope you enjoy this too! As I said earlier, the Ylissians are there to either be wacky or offer advice at this point, so don't expect anything too serious from them.

That's everything! Hope you all enjoy!