Hey everyone. It's the weekend so here's another part of the story. When we last left off: A mysterious ship saved our heroes and Robin and Lucina left to save a castle from more monsters. What will befall our friends? Let's find out.

Chapter 3: The Liberty

After climbing the latter Henry, John, Marth, and Ike found themselves inside the mysterious ship.

"Phew! That was a close one!" John said catching his breath.

"But where are we?" Henry asked.

"You said this is a ship?" Marth asked turning to Henry.

"Yeah why? You two never heard of a ship before either?" John asked sarcastically.

"Oh, we have." Ike said looking around. "We're just used to them being in the sea rather than the air."

"This reminds me of Meta Knight's ship."Math thought thinking of his friend from another world.

Suddenly they heard a voice from above.

"She's called the Lady Liberty."

As they turned behind them they saw a man on a platform descending from the ceiling.

"Oh, man…" John said in shock.

"Mr. President!" Henry gasped.

Indeed, the man in front of them was none other than Abraham Lincoln, President of the U.S.A.

"You're alive?" Henry asked as he and John saluted him.

"Despite the rumors." The president smiled. "Caption Henry Fleming and Sargent John Henry…What great fortune that I find you here. Effective immediately…

The president's face changed to a serious expression.

"You are…agents of S.T.E.A.M."

"S.T.E.A.M.? What are you talking about?" Marth asked.

"I suppose I owe you two of all people an explanation." The president said turning to Marth and Ike. "I'll tell you on the way to Buckingham Palace. The queen needs you!

"Alright you can start with who you are." Ike said earning another shocked expression from Henry and John.

"Wait, What!?" John yelled. "First you say you never heard of the wireless then you say this is your first time seeing a flying ship and now you tell me you never heard of the President!? Seriously, I'm ready to believe you two are from another world or something!

"Glade to hear it. Because as, a matter of fact…they are." The president replied.

"You know these two, sir?" Henry asked.

"Sort of. Follow me."

And with that they followed him deeper into the ship.

"Henry who is this man?" Marth whispered.

"He is the president of the U.S.A." Henry quietly answered. "Just call him Mr. President or sir.

"And that is?" Ike whispered.

"Basically, he runs the country." John replied.

"You mean like the king of a region?" Marth asked.

"Sort of…only the people voted for him to lead them. But I heard he was assassinated."

"You don't suppose this man is an impostor, do you?" Marth asked.

"No way. I've seen his face many times. There's no mistaking it." Henry whispered back.

Soon they were in a briefing room aboard the ship.

"Is it alright if I ask for your names?" The president asked looking at Marth and Ike.

"I am Marth from the of the kingdom of Altean."

"I'm Ike. I'm the leader of the Greil Mercenaries."

"I see. Well Marth and Ike I should first apologize for dragging you into this world."

"Then this is another world." Marth replied with his previous hunch confirmed.

"You've been through this before? The president asked.

"It's a long story."

"What do you mean by another world sir?" Henry asked.

"Recently our scientists have made a huge discovery. The possibility of another world similar to ours in medieval times."

"That explains the outfits and the fancy swords." John noted.

"Eager to learn more about this other world and its history we invented a machine that can not only travel to that world but also to different points of its time. Unfortunately, upon testing it the machine malfunctioned and created three portals in random points of time in that world and then broke down. Before it shut down completely we were, able to confirm that those portals connected to London and each brought someone to our side. We were on our way to find them when these aliens attacked."

"Aliens?" Henry asked?

"Yes. This will be hard to believe but these creatures are completely alien to our planet."

"What are they after?" Marth asked.

"We're not sure. But they have attacked Buckingham palace and seem oblivious or indifferent to our attempts to communicate. I'm sorry Marth and Ike I would offer to send you back to your world but the machine is broken and it will take a long time to repair it. I'm also worried that if the aliens find out about your world they might find a way into it."

"We understand." Marth assured. "In fact, I would like to help you defeat this enemy."

"Same here. You guys helped us and I don't like the idea of letting these monsters do as they please." Ike added.

"Thank you both. We must save the queen by any means necessary. She will be crucial to Britain's recovery."

"A queen huh? Finally, a concept we're familiar with." Ike said.

"You have kings and queens in your world Ike?" John asked.

"Of course. In fact, Marth, here is the king of Altean."

"What!?" The President, Henry and John asked turning to Marth.

"Is that true!?" Henry asked.

"Yes. The duty was passed to me after….my father died."

"But if that's true there's no way we could just order you to risk your life on the battlefield for us!" John said.

"John's right! It's too dangerous to send a king to a war zone!" the President added.

"Indeed. I am a king." Marth smiled. "Therefore, none of you can order me to not risk my life on the battlefield for you. Besides what kind of king just sits back and does nothing while innocent people are put in danger?"

"But…" the president tried to think of a counter argument.

"It's alright sir." Ike smiled putting a hand on Marth's shoulder. "I've got his back and Marth is more than capable of defending himself."

"…Airtight but please be careful your majesty. Your people will need their king in one piece. Same to you Ike. Your mercenaries need their leader."

"Do not worry sir we will be fine. And you may call me Marth."

"Well It's reassuring that we have people like you helping us." Henry smiled.

"I am sworn to your side." Marth smiled.

"Good to be working with you." Ike added.

"Arc Fire!"

One of the Aliens was engulfed in flames from Robins spell.

"That one's not a problem anymore!"

"We are almost at the castle! Let's hurry!" Lucina told him.

"AHHHH HELP! SOMEONE HELP ME!"

Robin and Lucina turned to look at a man with a mustache and bow tie being attacked by two aliens in front of the Castle gate.

Without hesitating the two ran to the creatures and struck them down with their swords.

"Are you alright?" Robin asked the man.

"Yes, oh thank you both! But, who are you?"

"I'm Robin and this is Lucina. And you are?"

"I am John Milton Hay, a humble public servant' but you may call me Milton."

"What happened here?" Lucina asked.

"I was on my way to Buckingham palace when these ferocious creatures came out of nowhere and made a wreck of the place!"

"Is anyone still in there?" Robin asked."

"The queen is likely trapped inside. One of S.T.E.A.M.'s agents helped me and said he was off to rescue her but…."

"He went in alone!?"

"Robin, we have to help him and the queen!"

"Right! Milton, find a place to hide for a while! We'll be back as soon as we can!"

"A-alright but do be careful! The palace will likely be swarming with monsters!"

Robin and Lucina nodded and headed into the palace.

I really should make these chapters longer...but anyway. What will happen to Robin and Lucina? Will Henry and his friends arrive in time to help them? Will, I keep asking stupid unrelated questions like this one at the end of every chapter? Find out all this (Thought I think we all know the answer to that last one.) And more next time!