This is not really a chapter. It's more of a part of the story that you can skip if you want to but you'll miss out on some information. It's kind of like a sidequest in the original game.

Chapter 7X: Reminiscence

They were heading to Pherae and would arrive soon, way before the week was up. During this time, Lyn would set out a period each day to focus on where Mark was. It was less of a spying mission for information as it was for her personal satisfaction of seeing Mark again.

She could only see at certain times and even then it was a little fuzzy. The glimpses that she did get showed a great festival being held, though it was just decorations, no one in their right mind (and certainly not evil people) would hang up such gaudy decorations.

During this time, Lyn saw what Mark saw but she was hoping that she could reach a piece of his mind. The 'supposed' leader mentioned about repressing memories so hopefully she would find the 'true' piece of him and bring him back to 'normal'.

Still, the more she wandered in his mind, the less she felt sure. She sensed no living energy from him. Even against their earlier opponents ,like Grepsle and Tarin, they had some kind of aura around them and their minds, but Mark had no such aura. It was only a blank. The same could be said for his memories. She saw only a bit of it, but it was basically as if the only thing he knew was to follow directions. It was like a clean slate.

Though discouraged, Lyn pushed onward. Mark never let the impossible win and so she won't either. She promised him. "You will be my master tactician and I will be your peerless student." Her mentor needed her and she won't fail. She'll survive without food and water for days if she had to if it meant bringing him back.

Her stomach gave a loud growl in protest. Looking down at her abdomen, she thought back about Mark. He said, "Determination is great, but then so again is food. Besides if you won't eat it then it will either go to waste," he paused before continuing, "Or you can give it to me or Hector. We won't complain." He only meant that as a joke but when she tried it, he basically forced her to sit down and start eating. Then he reprimanded her not to ever do that again.

Looking back, Mark really did care about her. He cared about the entire army but he was also looking out for not only their safety, but also for their benefit. Like the time he volunteered to look after Serra for Erk. Erk claims that Serra was annoying but everyone can see that he really worries for her. No one could argue that Serra was annoying at times though. Well, everyone except Mark.

He sat in front of her and they would talk. Everyone around camp, no matter how aloof, would sneak a peek at them. Mark was patient with Serra's remarks and would speak softly back. Only one other person could do this and keep a straight face and that was Lucius and even he wasn't this good.

Then again, was Mark just some perfect being? Tarin, if that was her name, claims that Mark was not Mark's real name. Just was would it be then? Either way, would a name really make that much difference? Would Mark be any different then when she found him on the plains?

Sure he would. He's was already different when he was shot. When she found him on the plains, he was quiet, shy, and not very trusting. Eventually, he opened up and was one of the most appreciated people in their group. But the question still remains as will he remember them and would he still be their friend?

Lyn was jolted out of her reverie as Eliwood knocked and told her that they have arrived in Pherae. It won't be long now. Mark was to be captured alive. They will ask him some things they want to clear up, then they will return what belongs to him, and then it will be up to him to decide. Would he stay with them, or would he move on and put them behind him?

Not much to say here. It's just Lyn thinking back.