Chapter One: The Dream
Author's notes:
Hello everyone, it has been a while...
I just finished the Blue Lion path and absolutely loved it. I couldn't shake off the desire to write a fanfiction, so here we are…
It will not be a straight up regurgitation of the storyline as I will take quite a few liberties with the modifying the flow of the story, changing up the dialogue, and will add in original plot ideas. I also want to dive into more character development, relationship building conversations, and bigger tea parties! Both Papa Jeralt and sassy Sothis will have a bigger presence in this story!
Without further ado, I hope you enjoy the story.
Warning! {Spoilers for the Blue Lion Path. I haven't played the other paths yet. Rated T for now due to language, violence, and sexually suggestive material later on.}
'I must be dreaming again,' the young woman sighed to herself as she walked down a tall stony corridor. Her boots tapped along the stone floor, but made no sound. Her body felt lighter than usual, and her movements were slightly slowed, as if time dragged itself forward.
It was always the same, the cold stone corridor, the green serpentine light at the end, and her...a little girl sleeping soundly high atop a stone huned throne. Her ornate gown and intricate headdress, her flowing green hair, and delicately pointed ears were unlike anyone Byleth has ever seen. There she was, in a state of eternal sleep every time Byleth dreamed.
Byleth had long since given up hope in attempts to wake the little girl. Too many times she climbed up the steep stone steps and tried to awaken her; even poking her once or multiple times to no avail. So now Byleth nestled herself at the bottom of the tall steps and just waited for the dream to end. Irksome, some would have called this waiting, but the young woman just sat there patiently resting her head upon her gloved hand.
It was another fruitless dream that she would soon awaken from…
"I wonder how you got in here," a soft yet curious voice piped up, leaving an echo in the great stone chamber. Byleth's dark blue eyes widened as she slowly turned around to see that little girl was sleepily rubbing her brilliant green eyes, before a frown settled upon her delicate face as she peered down upon Byleth.
"It is most rude to interrupt a moment of repose. Very rude indeed." The little girl added a little too sternly and well spoken for someone as young appearing as herself. "Now come to me. I wish to have a look at you." She commanded with a wave of her hand. At first Byleth just stared up at the little girl. How long has this dream haunted her, and yet it is now of all times that the young girl finally wakes up. Curiosity piqued, Byleth rose to her feet and began to ascend the steps.
The little girl surveyed the young woman as she drew near. "Hmm...I have not seen the like of you before. Who are you, anyway," the little girl asked as she cocked her head inquisitively to one side.
Byleth was taken aback. How could this little girl seem innocent and young, yet have such a commanding air about her? Then Byleth focused on the girl's pointed ears and it was clear...she was not even human.
"I'm a mortal" Byleth stated matter of factly as she pointed to her face.
"I see," the little girl remarked, genuinely intrigued. "Then you must have a name of sorts," she added. Upon seeing Byleth's blank expression the little girl added, "Go on," with a note of impatience as she waved her slender hand.
"Byleth," the young woman replied calmly. Though she wondered what kind of dream this was turning into.
"Byleth," the little girl repeated carefully. Then with a small thoughtful smile she remarked, "I shall not ever grow accustomed to the sound of human names." Her curiosity seemed piqued as she leaned forward upon her throne. "You must possess a day of birth as well." The little girl asked. But again upon seeing Byleth's blank face, she quickly added, "Beneath which moon and on what day were you born to this world?"
The young woman did actually have to think about this one. She often forgot what her age was and even her birthdate. 'Let's see, ah yes,' "The 20th day of the Horsebow Moon," Byleth responded.
The little girl nearly toppled off the throne. Reclaiming her position, she remarked delightfully, "Well, wonders never cease! It seems we share our day of birth. How strange!"
'...this whole dream is strange,' Byleth mused to herself.
The little girl yawned. "Hmmm," she sighed. "It all feels so ...familiar. I think it may be time for yet another nap…" The lids of her brilliant green eyes looked heavy as she blinked drowsily. "It is almost...time to...begin…" And with that her eyelids closed softly.
Byleth felt the the stone staircase beneath her vanish as she fell backwards...falling down...away from the sleeping girl, now encased in fading green light.
Byleth fell deep into the pit of darkness, a darkness that felt very familiar too...
More rambling notes from the Author:
So, my take on the first part of the introduction for the game with Sothis and Byleth. I will dip into Dimitri's point of view in chapter three.
I am in school and technically should be studying, but this game was soooo good!
(DISCLAIMER) I do not own nor claim to own any of the Fire Emblem Franchise, Intelligent Systems Co., and Ninetendo's exceptional work. It is from the team's own brilliance…my additions are from my own madness.