After the night of the assassination attempt, the group decided to move off to the East Palace.
"Philia's knights are guarding the border, so we should be okay." Frederick said. "After all, she is the captain of our knights back home."
"Ugh, my feet hurt. you and the other Horsemen are lucky you dont get to walk." Vaike said.
"Just enjoy the travel." Jexi said with a smile.
"Plegian soldiers, dead ahead!" Sumia said. "And it looks like their fighting someone."
"So, you think you have what it takes to take the inferno!" shouted a voice.
"I know that voice. Could it be?" Jexi said excitedly as he ran ahead. He looked ahead to see a man with red hair styled like flames and fire themed clothes fighting the soldiers.
"Blazer! What are you doing here?" Jexi shouted.
"Jexi? Hey, why are you here?" Blazer shouted back.
"That's one of your brothers?" Hope said.
"Yeah. We may now be related by blood, but we grew up together when we had no family to turn to." Jexi said.
"Say, I see you got some good friends. Nice. So, wanna get in on this brawl?" Blazer asked as Jexi rushed in.
"So, youre bros, huh? Time to die!" the commander said.
"Bad mistake. You do not wanna get me mad." Blazer grinned as his hair started moving like fire as he got into a pose.
"Ultimate Color Firestorm!" Blazer shouted as he launched flames from his fists, showering the soldiers in a sea of fire.
"He's a color fighter! Bring in the guild members!" the commander said.
Soon, out came two creatures dressed in white robes. One was red and fat while the other was blue and skinny. "We are going to be your demise. I am Throh, a master of the art of Judo." the red one said.
"And I am Sawk, a master in the art of Karate." the blue one said.
"And we shall finish the both of you!" they both said at the same time.
"They're from Furious Fists. Let me take this one." Ranma said.
"Sorry, pipsqueak. But this is a matter between brothers." Blazer said.
"Been awhile since I fought along side you, bro. How longs it been? About five years now?" Jexi asked.
"Good. You still remember. Now, let's see if you've actually gotten any better." Blazer said as the two took a stance.
The two brother teams started fighting as the Shepherds charged the Plegians. Luffy knocked out one close to him as a woman with red hair on a pegasus appeared behind him.
"Cool, another Pegasus Knight!" Luffy shouted.
"Cordelia!" Sumia shouted.
"Good, I am still ahead. Thank the gods… Chrom! More forces are coming from the rear! You must finish this quickly!" Cordelia shouted to him.
"Wait, if Cordelia's here…. no, they've already got past the border?" Chrom said.
"You can thank the two martial arts fighters for that." Cordelia said pointing to Throh and Sawk. "They weakened my sisters with their moves and left them to fight Beelzemon all alone. They told me to go ahead and warn you, but I can still hear their screams…" Cordelia said.
"That bastard!" Oga said.
Luffy then went over to Cordelia. "I know what it's like to lose family. But as long as you have friends, you're never alone in this world." Luffy said. "Besides, there are two brothers fighting to avenge them right now. After this, come with us. I dont think your captain would have it any other way."
"Very well. Not like there are going to be any troops waiting for me at the border anyway." Cordelia said.
With Jexi and Blazer, the two continued to hold their own against Throh and Sawk without breaking a sweat.
"Wow. You've definitely gotten better at fighting since last time." Blazer said as he dodged Sawks fast moves.
"Thanks, here's a little something I learned after we split off." Jexi said grabbing Throhs arm. "Ultimate Color Catapult!" he shouted flinging the judo fighter into a large boulder.
"Brother!" Sawk said.
"I'm not done yet!" Jexi said as he rushed at Throh. "Ultimate Color Barrage!" he shouted showering the judo master in a barrage of punches. When he was finished, Throh was collapsed onto the ground.
"Guess you two are done." Blazer said. "Then I better not keep you waiting." he added before grabbing Sawks face. "Ultimate Color Flame Grip!" Blazer shouted as Sawk was engulfed in flames. He then let go of the charred and unconscious Sawk as he fell to the ground.
Cordelia charged the commander. "This is for my sisters!" she said piercing him as he fell into the canyon.
"Okay, now let's keep moving and not stop until we reach the palace." Chrom said.
"Great. Have fun with that." Blazer said as he began to walk off.
"You're leaving already?" Jexi asked.
"Sorry, but I'm on a training trip right now." Blazer said. "If you see Grav or Umbra, tell them I said hey."
"Wait! Please fire warrior, escort me back. From what Cordelia told me, my country needs protecting. I'll entrust the Fire Emblem to Chrom while I help." Emmeryn said as she gave the artifact to Chrom.
"Fine. This is really cutting into my trip though." Blazer said.
They saw the two walk off as Jexi smiled. "He hasn't changed a bit." Jexi said as Hope approached him.
"You've got one good brother. I think I see a little of Ace in him." Hope said.
"Really? I never really noticed." Jexi said.