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I do not own Fire Emblem.
Cross published on A03
Azura sighed. "Are we ready for this?"
"Azzy, when you ask that, what you really mean is 'This is a stupid idea'." Corrin commented cheerfully.
This, somewhat predictably, earned him a glare from his blunette lover. "…Answer the damn question."
"Yes. We are ready for this."
Azura mulled it over in her head, before nodding in agreement. "Very well then."
Corrin looped an arm around Azura's waist, and strode out of their tent.
Morgan was stood outside, little Ophelia in her arms. "Is it time?"
Corrin grinned broadly. "Yes, it is. Call your people. Time to go to war."
A dark smirk crossed the Dark Flyer's face as she strode off. "Brilliant."
A pair of hands covered Corrin's eyes. "Guess who?"
Corrin sighed. "Anna."
"Ah boo. You're no fun." The red head pouted. "Anywho, the dust circle is almost ready. I borrowed a few cousins to help out. All that's left is the key."
"Is it exactly like I showed you?...And get your hands off of my Corrin!" Azura hissed.
Anna complied, giggling softly. "That's cute honey, but Corrin is a tad young for me."
"Good! He's mine!" Azura seethed. "Don't you dare forget it!"
"Easy! I'm teasing." Anna calmed the blunette. "….Everything is in place to get us to our destination. After that, I cannot promise."
"I get it Anna, don't worry." Corrin said firmly. "Get us to Anankos, we'll handle the rest."
Jakob, Silas and Gunter hadn't yet awoken when Lilith appeared in their camp. It was amusing to watch as the men wake up in various states of annoyance and shock.
She offered them a cheerful wave. "Morning!"
Silas stared at her for a full minute, before shyly waving back. "H-Hey."
"Up and at 'em soldiers!..and Jakob…Lord Corrin is getting ready to go!" Lilith marched on the spot. "Up up! Go Go! Now!"
"We're meant to meet him at the Cany-"
"He decided it was a stupid idea. We're teleporting straight into Anankos' kingdom."
"Is that honestly a good idea?"
"Probably not!" Lilith said cheerfully. "But since I can actually be a sister openly now, I trust Corrin."
From the woods, a short girl with long, dark hair that cascaded down her back strode forth, and glared at the group.
"Who are you and why are you here?"
"Who is this?" Corrin asked his sister quizzically. He did love her as a sister already, but this was….unexpected.
The braid haired girl beamed, and hugged her shorter friend. "This is Nyx! Isn't she adorable?"
"Please stop hugging me."
"….Is she…."
"Huggable? Adorable? Powerful?" Lilith's smile grew even more. "Yep, Yep and Yep!"
"I meant loyal and aware of our plans, sister." Corrin gently chided. "Does she know about Anankos?"
"Oooooh…hey Nyx! Want to help us kill a Dragon God?"
"…Come again?"
"We have cake."
"Do you take me for a child? I am a grown woman!" Nyx protested.
"It's chocolate."
"I'm in."
It took a full three hours for the inhabitants of Haven to converge, having packed the camp away, with all its tents, furniture and animals.
It took two more for the Anna's to finish the circle and be paid. By the time it came to actually move, it was late in the afternoon.
"People of Haven!" Corrin boomed, causing silence to fall over the remains of Haven. "We're about to embark on the last part of our journey. Only one battle awaits us on the other side! Only One! Together, we will tear down the ruined world Anankos has created, and rebuild a new home! A grand haven for all who'd join us! Nationality won't matter. Religion won't matter. Neither will race or history or sexuality. As long as they pull their weight, they'll be welcome! We have proven that it is possible here in Haven…
Now come with me, and slay a God, and I will give you a home to call your own!"
Everyone was on their feet and cheering. It wasn't that Corrin's speech was good, it was simply due to the fact that it was finally time to make their moves.
Corrin headed to the centre of the portal-dust circle, and sighed softly, mentally preparing himself for the action he was about to take.
Anna and Azura handed him two halves of the outrealm gate key, and took a few steps back to join up with the rest of the Havenites.
Corrin took the twin halves, Daedalus and Icarus, and put the two halves together, and in a fluid motion, slammed it into the centre of the dust circle. He kept his hands on the key and shouted as loud as his lungs allowed.
"….VALLA!" The single word tore itself from his throat.
An intense pillar of white light engulfed the group, and when it died down, it left nothing in its wake.
Corrin spluttered for air, and stared at the sky. The blue, the clouds, the floating islands.
Wait.
That was not normal.
They'd made it.
"Holy shit….we made it."
"Looks like it." Marc's voice drifted into his ears. "Now get your ass up, Prince Corrin. We've got a god to kill."
ELSEWHERE…..
"You are not a talking tree! Say something other than "Yes My Love" already!" Anankos screeched at Mikoto, who remained emotionless. It, frankly, infuriated him. Sure, he had pretty much brought her back as a lifeless husk, but said lifeless husk could at least have the courtesy to try and act like a living being….
There was always the sister...no no. Arete was far too crazy nowadays. Even for him.
"Yes my lo-"
"Say. Something. Else." Anankos' voice had suddenly snapped to a deadly calm
If Mikoto was going to say otherwise, she was interrupted as a massive tremor rocked the city.
"….Did you feel that?"
"Yes my love."
Anankos rolled his eyes. This time, it was acceptable for her to say that.
Another tremor.
"…..What is that? Do I have guests? I love guests!"
"Yes m-"
"SHUT UP!"
The great doors, or what remained of them were thrown open, and Anankos' attention snapped toward his guests.
"Faaaaather!" Corrin shouted happily as he strode into the throne room, surrounded by his people, Lilith on one side, Azura on the other. Anankos even saw Genji in the throng. "Weeeee're home!"
"Awwwh! Look at you! All grown up and ready for war. Isn't it great Mikoto?" Anankos asked, his tone without a care.
"Yes My Lo-"
"Do you say anything else?!"
The group stared at him in confusion.
"..Who are you talking to Father?" Asked Lilith, concern creeping into her voice a little.
"Why, Queen Mikoto, Sweet Lilith." The Dragon God answered. It was obvious to anyone with eyes...and ears...right?
"Father...you're alone. There's no one else there..." Lilith mumbled sadly.
Anankos' eyes widened, and he let out a steam of maddening, disbelieving laughter.
"Naughty Naughty Sweet Lilith. Liars must be punished." He sneered.
With a mere click of his fingers, Lilith vanished in a flash of light.
Those of you that read on AO3 will already know, but Darkworlds is now part of a trilogy called "Into the Darkness".
The reason for the change is a fairly simple: It made sense to split it up due to what the next two segments will entail.
Next Chapter: To Kill a God, Part 1