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Fire Emblem: Legend Of The Chaos Hero

Book One: In The Grip Of Hatred

By Chaos Hero Mark

Chapter II: Preparations

"Lyndis, if your reading this, then you know that I've already left. When we first met, you found me on the plains unconscious. I was grateful that you saved my life back then. A year later, we were reunited. I was truly happy to see you, and again, I'm sorry for what happened to your grandfather, I hope that he has recovered. A lot has happened during the campaign, heh, I haven't forgotten how Hector almost broke my jaw, even Eliwood couldn't restrain him. Looking back, I realized that I came off arrogent and I had it coming. I'm not asking you to forgive me, I'm asking you to understand why I've left. To be blunt, I cannot remain with this army any longer ;nor with you. I have some business to take care of and I can't get any of you involve. I'm not on everyone's good graces, but it would make it easier for both sides. Some have lives they need to return to and that's good ;I simply ask that you let them. And finally, Lyn, your like a sister to me and I wish for you to be happy. Therefore, I beg of you and the company, do not pursue me. I wish for nothing more, than for you to have a long and successful life, filled with the happiness you deserve. Your friend and master tactician... Mark."

Port Badon - The group finally made it back to the docks. The smell of the sea is still strongly in the air. Houses were lined up, to the left of the docks was a shop and to the right was a battle arena. Further down was an inn.

The company left the ship and wandered around the city. Fargus and Dart were on the ship making plans to depart for Olympia; Canas and Pent were trying to decipher Mark's book near an inn; Guy and Karel were sparring near a battle arena and a few miles away from the arena, the Caelin knights were deep in conversation. Eliwood, Hector and their entourage went to an inn and finally Lyndis was speaking with Rath near a shop.

+ Behind the inn, near the thick grass patches +

"I've never come across anything like. Where did you get this?" Canas asked.

"Ninian, Eliwood's fiance, gave it to him and he loaned it to me." Came the silver haired man's reply.

As the scholer fixed his monocle and went through a few pages, he spoke again.

"These are definitely foreign dialects. I can even see basic strategies in here. It could be gibberish for all we know."

Pent spoke in a serious tone. "Tell me Canas. What do you plan to do now that the war is over?"

The scholer thought for a moment and said. "I'm not sure really. I was thinking of returning to my wife and mother."

"Ah yes, family." The count replied. "Louise and I are planning to settle down once I've resigned. I've had enough of court affairs and such."

"I see." Canas smiled and then said. "This Olympia, however, sounds very interesting. I wonder what kind of place is it."

Inside the inn, it was empty. There were five round wooden tables spaced neatly away from each other, the wooden chairs were neatly arranged in the tables. The far right end had stairs leading up to the renting rooms. Behind the table was a lone red haired woman with a grown belly, cleaning the large , Eliwood, Marcus, Oswin, Matthew and Leila were seated around a large table; Lowen was ordering snacks from the woman; Harken and Isadora, seated in a corner, were talking about their wedding plans. Eliwood started making a suggestion.

"I was thinking, as we tend to our duties, we could gather the rest of the divine weapons, before heading to Olympia. I want us to be prepared for anything."

Then Hector spoke. "Since Brammimond released the seals, it'll be a bit easier for us. We only have a year to do this though."

Marcus had his thumb and fore-finger resting on his chin. "Perhaps we could get the Elimine Church to help us. Lady Eleanora is aquainted with Bishop Yodel."

The Phaeren noble nodded in approval. "Your right Marcus. We'll definitely need the church's help on this one."

Oswin then, chimed in with a smirk on his face. "We can even hire some mercenaries from Ilia."

The Ostian lord covered his face with both his hands and groaned. "As long as they don't charge you 20, 000 gold while we're at it."

At hearing this, Matthew and Eliwood tried to stifle their laughter, without success.

"Thanks you guys! Go ahead and laugh it up!" Hector spoke with sarcasm in his tone. The mood became serious when Marcus spoke.

"Forgive me for speaking out of place but, most of us have families and loved ones to return to. I don't think it's fair to throw them into another war so soon."

The red haired spy, turned her attention towards Matthew and gave a slight smile. "That reminds me. A certain man has proposed to me, so we're getting married."

At hearing this, Hector, Oswin and Eliwood had also turned their attention towards Matthew, who was pouting as he addressed his fiance.

"Leila! I wanted to surprise them! Now it's not a surprise anymore."

As the others were talking, laughing and rambling, Marcus thought to himself 'It seems that a lot of people are getting married.'

A few miles away from the arena, the four Caelin knights were having a serious discussion. The veteran general spoke up.

"By the way. Have any of you seen Lady Lyndis?"

The green armored knight, Sain, replied. "I think she's talking to Rath at the moment. I've heard that Lord Hausen has recovered, so I'm assuming that Lady Lyndis will wish to return to Caelin."

Wil, a young archer then said. "Apparently not. I've heard that she's preparing to go after Mark."

"What?! Wil, are you sure about this?" came the Crimson Shield's reply. He had a serious look on his face.

"Yeah, I overheard her speaking to Fargus this morning." He sighed before continuing. "Honestly, I don't know. I want to stop her, but I don't think she'll changed her mind. Mark had very few 'friends' in this army, so I'm surprised that Lady Lyndis is determined to go through with this."

The red haired knight then said. "General Wallace, I don't think it wise for her to chase after some arrogent tactician, especially in a foreign continent we know nothing of."

Wallace spoke with a grim expression on his face. "I'm afraid that decision is not ours to make. Judging by what Wil said, she won't be swayed by anyone. Lord Hausen and General Eagler won't be happy to hear about this."

At hearing this, they each understood what the general was saying. Sain put his left hand on his chestplate and spoke with determination. "If Lady Lyndis is determined to go, then I'll go with her. It wouldn't be wise to let her go on this quest alone."

Kent agreed with his partner. "I don't like the idea of milady going through with this, but as her knight, I'll protect her regardless."

Wallace however, saw how quiet the young archer was. He then said. "You don't have to go if you don't want to Wil. She is not forcing any of us to go with her."

Near the collosium, two swordmasters had just finished their training. The older swordsman calmly asked his pupil.

"Guy, what are your plans from here on out?"

The younger Sacaen replied in earnest. "I'm thinking of going to Olympia. I've heard from Fargus that there are skilled fighters there, among the best, is this group called the Four Cornerstones."

"I see." The Sword Demon gave a deadly grin. Knowing his attraction to strong fighters, Guy saw that his mentor wanted to go as soon as possible. They both had the same destination in mind and as for the young swordsman, he was very curious as to what awaited him there. Near the armory, Legault was saying his goodbyes to Nino and Jaffar, further from them, the three pegasus sisters were in conversation.

Aboard Fargus's ship, Dart was finished speaking with the Davros crew members, when a curious, magenta haired warrior came up to him.

"Hey Dart. Are you guys really going to that Olympia place?"

"Yep. Captain's orders." came his reply. "We're waiting to see who'll be tagging along. Besides, I'm not in a hurry, and who knows what da hell's waiting for us out there."

The corsair then addressed his friend with a curious expression.

"Say Geitz. Do ya really wanna go with us? The captain told us how dangerous the place is. Hell, even the snot nosed nobles there are giving foreigners the hostile treatment."

"Sounds fun to me. I've nothing better to do anyway." The warrior replied with a grin on his face.

A young archer with green pigtailed hair came up to the pair, hoping to speak to Dart. Geitz had himself excused, leaving Dart alone with her. She felt genuinely concerned for him as he spoke.

"Rebecca, whad'ya doing here? Aren't ya s'ppose be with Wil?"

"He's busy right now. I came to see if your okay?" She paused before continuing. "Everyone's talking about this Olympia, war and stuff. Big brother Dart, are you really going there?"

"Yeah, but there's no need ta worry about me. I'm da toughest there is at sea." The young pirate then embraced her. "Besides, I'll be damned if I die and leave ya all alone. I'll be back, I promise."

She softly whispered his name as she embraced her brother tightly.

+ In the galleys, Fargus was addressing a young corsair +

"Jake, what the hella' ya doing here still?! Aren't ya going back ta ya woman?!"

Jake looked at his commander with a serious expression. "But, what if the crew needs me capt'n?! I've heard that the next sailings gonna be pretty rough!"

"Yer' a hard workin' man Jake, tis why ya need to go back ta Anna. I heard that ya got a little whelp on the way, and I don't think dat baby has ta grow up without a dad. So this is ya captain's order's fa now. Go home an be a family man."

Jake knew that he couldn't argue with his captain. Fargus had a feeling that thing's were gonna get bad from here out, and he didn't want crew members like Jake to follow him on a suicide mission, when they have families to tend to. He told his mate one more thing before he made his way up to the deck.

"Don't worry about da Davros. We'll be back faster than ya can chug down ale."

Inside the shop, a woman with red hair and a feather on top of her ear, was speaking to two men. The one was a hardened young mercenary with red hair and the other was a blonde haired looked at her brother with concern on her features.

"Lord brother, you really don't have to come with me."

Her brother replied. "Priscilla, I heard that Guy is going to Olympia and that you intend to follow him." He pointed his right thumb to himself and said. "Someone has to watch over you and there's no way I'm leaving you on your own."

The blonde male stood next to his lord and gently addressed her. "Lady Priscilla. Your parents are worried about you. I know that your in love with him, but can't he call this journey off?"

Priscilla's face became serious. "Guy wants to be the best swordsman ever. I can't take that away from him. I also heard that Mark is there."

"Damn it." The mercenary swore under his breath. "I don't like the idea of running into that arrogant bastard again."

"Lord Raven!!" The Bishop reprimanded him. "You can't speak of him like that!"

Raven was taken aback by his companions outburst. Before he could say anything, Priscilla spoke up.

"Sir Mark isn't a bad person. I know you don't like him, but he isn't the self-centered man you make him out to be."

As the three continued to argue, they didn't notice the shopkeeper watching them. Fighting a losing arguement, she felt sorry for Raven.

Outside of the shop, a man and a woman were talking to each other.

"Lyn. Are you really going after him?" is what the nomad said to her. He was genuinely concerned for her safety.

"I'm sorry. He's my friend and I can't ignore what Athos said about him." She closed her eyes and said. "I have to go after him. There's so much that needs answering."

"If you feel that strongly about him, I'll come with you."

Lyn opened her eyes and thanked him. He went on his way to Fargus's ship, leaving Lyn to her thoughts. Hector and Eliwood came out of the inn and walked up to her. The Phaeren noble spoke first.

"Lyndis." He began. "Hector and I are heading back to Lycia to sort things out. We can escort you back to Caelin on the way."

She shaked her head and calmly said. "I'm sorry Eliwood. Fargus is leaving for Olympia in a few days and won't be back for eight months."

Hector clenched his fist and said. "Your actually going after him?! Why can't you wait till we get the other divine weapons?!"

"By then, we may have to fight him!" She shouted at him.

Eliwood tried to reason with her. "Lyn, what about your grandfather?"

"I've written a letter telling him I'm okay." She began in a calm tone "But I want to get to the bottom of this. What does this enemy have to do with Mark?"

"Lyn..." Was all Eliwood could say.

"Fargus knows a bit about Olympia, which helps." She lowered her head and continued. "I'm doing this because he's my friend. He's done so much for me, for many of us, and yet..."

As her voice trailed off, Hector placed his left hand on her shoulder and comforted his friend.

"I hope he knows how lucky he is to have a friend like you."

Eliwood then added. "There is some funds left from the war that you can use. The weapons we picked up from the morphs should help for now. Lyndis, if your determined to go, just be careful out there."

"Thank you." was all Lyn managed to utter.

A/N:No, it isn't typos or anything, Leila and Eagler survive in my story. My retelling of Blazing Sword's events will cover that factor. Their trip to Olympia was also suppose to be in here, but because of length I'll cover it in the next chapter. I hope that you've enjoyed the story so far and thank you for your time.