(Welcome everyone, to the Pokemon Conquest co-op series. Episode 2!...Okay ZenmasterBlue, where did you come from? XD Anyway, it's time that Camilla learns she's not the only one with interests in Ransei. Will this get ugly? Maybe.

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Episode 2: Fire It Up

A day had passed since Oichi and Camilla had undergone some battle training. Camilla had grown confident in herself as a Warlord, and her Eevee as a partner. Maybe this wasn't so bad, she thought to herself. However, it was then she was reminded of her deal with Oichi, in a not so very pleasant manner.

"You there!" Mitsunari said, approaching her.

"You're Camilla, right?" Masanori said, right on his heels.

"Hey! Mitsunari! Masanori! Leave them alone!" Kiyomasa exclaimed.

"Come on, Kiyomasa! We need to have a word with these guys, or they won't have any idea what they're doing!" Masanori replied.

"Yeah...we hear that you're training your Pokemon a lot..." Mitsunari said. "But what for? What can you two hope to achieve?"

"I- I..." Oichi gasped.

"Well, they're right, you know," Kiyomasa said. "You can't just train. Eventually, you need to challenge another kingdom to a battle. If you win that, you get some more warriors and Pokemon to join you."

"Strengthen your army and win battles. Those are the tasks of a warlord," Mitsunari said. "But I'm sure you know that much, right?"

"Uh...well, I..." Oichi stammered, looking embarrassed. "Lady Camilla...If we're really going to become any stronger, we have to challenge other kingdoms to battle. I think the time has come for us to make our move."

"Agreed," Camilla nodded. "And I know just which kingdom to start on."

"You mean Ignis, the kingdom that those two attackers were from?" Beruka wondered.

"Wait a sec...I missed it!?" Selena exclaimed.

"Sorry darling." Camilla petted Selena's head. "You'll get to see me and my darling Eevee in action today for certain." Eevee was happy, resting on Camilla's lilac haired head.

"I won't fall asleep for that, Lady Camilla!" Selena promised. "You have my word!"

-PKMN/FE:F-

As Camilla, her retainers, and Oichi headed to Ignis, said kingdom's warriors were discussing the day before.

"What do you mean you lost?! There was no one to lose to!" Hideyoshi yelled.

"A woman from Nohr attacked us, stopping us from taking Aurora," Koroku explained.

"Incompetents! I'll see through the mission personally today!" Hideyoshi exclaimed.

-PKMN/FE:F-

The sun had begun setting on the horizon when the group arrived at Ignis.

"What?! You're the troublesome Nohrian interfering with my dream?!" Hideyoshi exclaimed. "You're pretty cute! I wouldn't mind you in my army!"

"Oh, I am indeed that 'troublesome Nohrian' interfering. Y'see, I have a dream too," Camilla teased. "And my dream is to see out my mission's success for my own kingdom, in dire need of resources. I hate to break it to you, but I'm not interested."

"Hey, don't be hasty! You haven't seen me in action yet!" Hideyoshi yelped.

And so, Camilla's first battle began!

Camilla, Oichi, Eevee, and Jigglypuff found themselves standing on one side of a massive pool of magma. Far on the other side were their enemies- the two they had fought before alongside Hideyoshi and his Chimchar.

"Ignis is an active volcano. We'll have to be careful and think strategically," Oichi said.

"Oh gosh!" Camilla was surprised. "This does remind me of such a place in Nohr...the Demon's Falls. A waterfall that actively spews fire."

"Focus, Lady Camilla," Selena humph'd. "If the Pokemon here are anything like the nation's geography, then they should be able to traverse that magma just fine."

"Indeed. Ignis is a fire type Kingdom. Their Pokemon can walk on lava without any damage. They have a massive advantage," Oichi explained.

"This complicates things then…" Beruka put a hand to her chin. "What should we do, Lady Camilla?"

"Well, if their critters can walk on lava, how about we let them come to us? Lure them out of the lava, and then we strike." Camilla came up with a plan.

"Can't you and Beruka just fly over the lava?" Selena asked.

"Yes, but Eevee and Jigglypuff don't have that luxury we do," Camilla reasoned.

"You seem calm for being in this new setting with all these new creatures." Selena pointed out. "But then again, we have the Deeprealms and Dragon's Gate…"

"With everything we've been through Selena dear, hardly anything would faze us anymore." Camilla mused. "I can understand why my brothers sent me on this mission."

"Do what you do best, Lady Camilla." Beruka nodded. "Just know if you or Oichi are in danger, we won't hesitate to get involved."

"Duly noted," Camilla acknowledged. Mounting her wyvern, she pointed towards the Ignis warlords and called, "Time to play!" Eevee was ready to go to battle, as Beruka and Selena backed up, standing by in case they were needed. Chimchar and Tepig began to advance.

"Ugh... I wish I had a fire type at times like this," Nagayasu groaned. Bidoof made very little progress forward by traveling the paths.

Camilla and Eevee moved forward slowly, mainly to test the waters when it came to these fire types.

After some time of both sides advancing, the Ignis Pokemon ambushed them. Chimchar unleashed an ember on Jigglypuff while remaining a safe distance away while Tepig did the same to Eevee.

Camilla blocked the Ember directed at Eevee, but Jigglypuff also had the Ember directed at it blocked.

By the last thing that they expected.

"! A naginata?" Selena exclaimed.

"Thought I'd find you here!" A voice called out. It was none other than Hinoka, and on her pegasus was an Eevee of her own.

"Hinoka! What in the world are you doing here?" Camilla questioned.

"Heard about your little mission from Ryoma, and I'm on one of my own." Hinoka explained. "I would have caught up sooner, but Setsuna just had to fall into a hot spring..."

Behind her, Setsuna and her other retainer, Azama, were behind her. Setsuna's skin was red and her clothes were completely soaked, but other than that she looked as she usually did.

"But Lady Hinoka...it's not my fault I didn't see it," Setsuna apologized.

"Be glad I was there to pull you out," Hinoka said. "And Azama, would it have killed you to at least help?"

"Oh, you had the whole thing under control, Lady Hinoka," Azama answered. "Me throwing my hands in wouldn't have changed a thing."

"Ugh, you guys drive me crazy some times..." Hinoka rolled her eyes. Must she do everything with these two? At least they came through when they were needed, and by some miracle, Setsuna's yumi wasn't ruined.

"More warriors? Who are these people?" Oichi gasped.

"Sorry, got caught up in the moment," Hinoka realized. "Name's Hinoka. Eldest princess of Hoshido, Nohr's eastern neighbors."

"I am called Azama. If you make foolish mistakes and injure yourselves, I can put you right." Azama greeted.

"Um...I'm Setsuna. I'm good with...a bow." Setsuna added, seemingly out of focus. She lazily glanced down at her feet. "Azama, you are standing on my foot. Again."

"Ahaha! My sincerest apologies, Setsuna!" Azama laughed, taking his foot off hers.

"I see. Are you friends, or foes...?" Oichi murmured in trepidation.

"Our kingdoms have called a truce, ushering in peace Oichi," Camilla clarified. "I'm sure Hoshido has the same goals as mine. We could always work together, Hinoka..."

Hinoka actually thought about that for a second. She then said, "Alright. But I'm gonna impress the creator of Ransei more than you!"

"Challenge accepted, darling," Camilla smirked. During this time she was effortlessly batting away Embers.

"Glad to have your help," Oichi said to Hinoka in relief.

However, during this time the enemies had changed their positions so that they could use their Ember from an angle that no one was blocking. This caused Camilla's Eevee to have to take evasive maneuvers.

Hinoka studied her opponent's positions, looking to find a weakness in their formation and fast.

"Lady Camilla! Look!" Oichi gasped, pointing. Some of the fire had gone down, opening a path to attack the enemies. "It seems the fire fluctuates! We can attack now!"

"Oh, this helps greatly. Hinoka! You and your darlings take Oichi and cover the top half. We'll take the bottom." Camilla called.

"Got it!" Hinoka did what she was told. "Let's go you two!" Setsuna and Azama quickly followed, leaving the other pair of retainers to go with their Nohrian liege. Tepig unleashed another Ember at Eevee while Chimchar used Ember on Jigglypuff. Hinoka did the same thing with Chimchar's Ember as when she made her dynamic entry.

It was then Camilla and Eevee got an idea. Her Eevee hopped on her wyvern, but only for a kick point, now using Quick Attack! Of course, Camilla brandished an axe, but not to attack. It was more or less going to retrieve her fuzzy little companion once the attack was used.

The tactic worked, resulting in Tepig taking a big hit, yelping in pain. Hinoka spied what Camilla did, and decided to have her Eevee attempt the same thing on Chimchar. This was a bit trickier due to Hinoka's weapon being much thinner than Camilla's, but due to her skill with the blade, she would be able to retrieve her Eevee without any lava damage.

As she predicted, the tactic worked for her as well, the result being Chimchar was damaged, and then further damaged by a Double Slap from Jigglypuff.

Tepig retreated back further and used Ember on Camilla's Eevee again. Bidoof suddenly arrived from behind and tackled at Eevee as well. Chimchar moved back and used Ember on Jigglypuff again.

Eevee quickly hopped up on Camilla's wyvern again, leaving the blueblood to take both shots. She received them well and shook it off. "Don't worry about me darlings! I'll be okay!"

"I hope so," Beruka folded her arms. In order to get away from Bidoof, Camilla and her Eevee were now flying above the lava, and went for the same move on Tepig again. Tepig took the attack and fainted. Koroku retreated in defeat.

Jigglypuff unleashed another Double Slap on Chimchar. The little monkey suddenly turned and used Ember at Camilla's Eevee.

Meanwhile, Bidoof tackled at Hinoka's Eevee. Hinoka's Eevee went straight at Bidoof with Quick Attack!

Camilla resorted to shielding her Eevee again, taking the Ember to the bare skin her back. She grit her teeth, but wouldn't let her fuzzy little friend get hurt.

Jigglypuff used Double Slap on Chimchar, finishing him.

Bidoof was damaged from Hinoka's Eevee, but lived to Tackle again. However, this was Camilla he decided to attack, who took the Tackle quite well. Her Eevee went for another Quick Attack once the beaver got in close. The result?

This ended the fight! All three warriors from Ignis fell in defeat.

Azama quickly got to healing Camilla, chuckling as he did so. "Oh, what are we going to do with you, Lady Camilla? You were protecting your Eevee like it was Lord Corrin." He noted that out of all of them, she had taken the most damage from the fight.

"Well of course I would!" Camilla responded. "This little guy is adorable just like him." She petted her normal type partner, who squeaked out in happiness.

"Ha ha! Ignis castle is ours! Take that, losers!" Selena laughed. "One down, fifteen to go!"

"My castle! How could I lose it...?" Hideyoshi gasped. "But I have made a vow! I will be the one to find the legendary Pokemon! And that means I will be back!"

Hideyoshi and his two minions ran off, leaving the castle in Camilla's command.

"Congratulations, Lady Camilla!" Oichi exclaimed. "Your second castle... I'm sure we'll be making allies before long. The only thing is...I don't know how..."

"I don't believe it! You went into battling without knowing that?!" A man exclaimed, showing up suddenly.

"...Who the heck are you?" Setsuna asked the man.

"I watched your battle in Ignis. You're impressive for one so young!" The man said, obviously talking about Oichi. "But if you don't even know how to make allies...then I guess you've got a long way to go before you're a real warlord!"

"..." Oichi stared at the man, upset.

"Hey, don't be like that! I wasn't making fun of you," the man assured. "I'll teach you how to make new allies. Name's Keiji. Just come to Ignis castle when you're ready to learn!"

Camilla wrapped an arm around Oichi's shoulders. "Aw, don't let it get to you, Oichi dear. Just stick with me, and you'll be alright."

"So, about our missions," Beruka looked to Hinoka. "We're here to obtain goods to help aid Nohr. What about you?"

"Ryoma said it was for exports," Hinoka answered. "Just doing what he wanted."

"And it seems to get there we both have the common goal of ending the constant fighting here in Ransei," Beruka mused. "So we'll be working together, I presume."

"Well that's exactly right," Azama agreed. "Unless, of course, Lady Hinoka has any objections to this. Which clearly, she doesn't."

"Hell no I don't!" Hinoka added. "It'll only get easier working with you guys!"

"I'm glad we have more warriors on our side," Oichi said, smiling at Hinoka's group.

"So, you're name's Oichi, right?" Hinoka asked. "Pleased to meet you. I think you'll make a fine warlord one of these days."

"My only goal is to help Lady Camilla," Oichi said. "But thank you for the compliment!"

"Hey there!" Keiji greeted upon spotting them. "...oh, right! I was going to teach you about making new allies! It's not too hard. Some warriors aren't part of an army, you see. There are plenty of free warriors around as well, ones that are unattached. For example, um... ah, I know! Look in that cave!" He indicated a cave nearby. "There's probably one or two in there. Start by recruiting them. I'd join ya, but I'm a free spirit. Don't like being chained down too long. I'm heading to the shop! See ya later, Camilla!"

Keiji headed straight off to the shop, leaving them in front of the cave.

"...he's gone," Oichi murmured in surprise. "He said to go to the cave..."

"Let Selena and I go in first, Lady Camilla," Beruka requested.

"Be my guests," Camilla smiled. Her two retainers went on in.

Oichi frowned. "Will they be okay? They don't even have Pokemon!"

"Oh, they will," Camilla reassured. "They can take care of themselves."

Inside the cave…

"Be my eyes up there, Beruka," Selena requested. Beruka took the hint and started scaling the walls, headed towards the ceiling. Once she expertly scaled the walls and got up to the ceiling, it was then Beruka suddenly came face to face with a Zubat. It screeched at her.

Beruka slowly blinked at this. "Someone getting the drop on me...not a lot of people, or creatures, can wear that accolade," She calmly said. The Zubat flew over to her, looking curious. The retainer remained still, alert if the Zubat were to try anything funny. Zubat just watched. After a moment, it tried to imitate her by hanging beside her on the ceiling.

Beruka had a faint smile from this. It was rare for her to show emotion, and it seemed non-existent, but this bat was something else. Beruka felt herself connect to Zubat.

"We'll make a great team, you and I," Beruka determined. She'd need to learn what this thing was named, after all.

"Oi! Where's my spotter?" Selena called from below, annoyed. A Charmander had trotted up to Selena. It stared at her curiously. She looked down at Charmander. "What're you?" Selena asked.

"Charmander!" It cheered.

"Charmander, huh?" Selena folded her arms, sizing the fire type up. "I'll admit, I've seen some weird things. Pretty much everything here is a first even for me."

"Char!" Charmander said cheerfully.

"Hell, makes me wonder what she's up to..." Selena mused to herself, before catching herself. "Anyway. Lady Camilla wants me to get a partner for our mission. You look tough." Charmander puffed out his chest proudly. Selena couldn't help but laugh. "Someone's trying real hard," She said. "How do you feel about coming along with me?"

Charmander cheered and ran to her leg. He hugged it happily. Selena knelt down and petted the little lizard. 'Now as long as you don't die on me I'll be happy,' She added to herself. Charmander cheered and leapt into her arms. Selena caught the lizard as he made the leap. He happily snuggled against her.

And just like that, another Warlord/Pokemon bond was complete. Feeling that their work was done, they headed back outside, to see that Camilla was gone.

"Um...where did Lady Camilla go?" Selena asked.

"Oh, she wanted to go see the hot springs," Hinoka answered. "What do you two have there?"

"Well, this is a Charmander," Selena said, referring to her partner. "And I have no idea what Beruka found."

"It's reassuring that we have two new warriors on our side alongside Hinoka," Oichi said.

"Yup." Hinoka responded.

-PKMN/FE:F-

Meanwhile with Camilla, she was now in her swimsuit - a black two piece bikini, primarily black in color with a golden trim - and had eased her way into one of the hot springs. She let out a sigh of relief as she petted her Eevee. "This is the life..." She smiled, relaxed. The blueblood was happy that her brothers sent her on this mission. It wasn't every day you could be able to take off your armor and relax for once.

-PKMN/FE:F-

Back in the kingdom of Aurora, the trio of servants had arrived after a long boat ride, looking for Camilla. After an hour of searching with no blueblood in sight,

"I think we missed her…" Felicia worried.

"Come now, sister," Flora reassured. "I'm sure that she's nearby."

"Let's ask around," Jakob suggested. They had run into Kiyomasa.

"Can I help you?" He asked.

"We're looking for a certain someone," Jakob said. "I'm Jakob, and these lovely ladies with me are Felicia and Flora. We're looking for Lady Camilla. Lilac hair, wyvern, well developed?"

"Oh...yeah I know her! She left for Ignis yesterday," Kiyomasa answered.

"Told you…" Felicia hung her head.

"Which way is Ignis?" Jakob asked.

"Just north of Aurora," Kiyomasa answered, pointing in that direction. "Though I gotta ask why."

"Her brother and our liege Lord Corrin sent us to help her on our quest," Jakob answered. "Thank you."

"Well, looks like we know what we're doing," Felicia looked up at the sky, seeing a crescent moon. "It's gonna be a long night, I can tell."

"Not a problem for Jakob, I can tell." Flora teased.

(And that's the end of that. This was literally the best I could do for the ending with the servants, but hey. They'll get better. Anyway, please be sure to read, follow, favorite, and REVIEW! But no flames please. Because I have a friend who knows Yoko from Gurren Lagann, and she would turn a guy's head into unrecognizable giblets with those guns of hers. So please be respectful when reviewing, and I'll see you all next time! Bai! :D)