Last time on Code name FE: S.T.E.A.M. had rescued the survivors of the bridge but were found by the Devastator. However before it could sink the Liberty again the President came out with a giant robot that looked like it come straight out of a toy commercial. What will happen to next? Let's find out!
"All systems reading normal. Pressure inhibitors holding. You have full power, sir!" Kathrine reported over the wireless.
"Excellent. Time to get my hands dirty…"
Henry contacted him with the wireless.
"Mr. President, do you mind me asking what that thing is?"
"The anthropomorphized battle engine, or A.B.E. for short. He's our secret weapon."
"Be careful sir. We need you to come back safely."
"Don't worry, Katherine. I'm a big man with a long reach. I'll keep myself out of harm's way."
The President brought his full attention to the Devastator.
"Now then. Let's teach you some manners."
A.B.E. rushed at the Devastator and delivered it a powerful punch to the face. The monster let out a massive shockwave but A.B.E. stepped away from the attack.
A.B.E.'s hand popped out from the wrist and a large machine gun came out and shot at the monster.
The creature created a boulder of ice and threw it at A.B.E. but the machine punched it with its other arm in mid-air shattering it to pieces.
"Is that your best?" The President grinned.
A.B.E. charged at the Devastator and gave it an uppercut knocking it over revealing a huge purple pulsing section.
The president pulled a hidden leaver in A.B.E.
"EXECUTIVE DECISION!"
A.B.E. released a rapid fury of punches bombarding the Devastator in its weak point giving it no chance to recover.
The monster eventually turned into ice and shattered.
"It's over…But I'll need a ride home."
"Incredible…He defeated that monster like it was nothing!" Henry said in amazement.
"This world is certainty full of surprises." Lucina said.
Though it was a successful mission no one felt like celebrating.
"We can't do any more here. Time to take the Liberty home." The President announced.
"I wonder if we'll ever see London again…"
"I wonder as well." The President said to Henry. "But right now, our country needs us, son."
The team looked down from the windows to the burning city below.
"These people need us too." Tiger Lily said in disappointment.
"Oh we'll be back 'fore too long with a cleaver plain..." Tom replied trying to lift the mood.
John pounded his metallic fist into his palm.
"Ya hear that, squid faces? We'll be back for ya!"
"All stations report status normal." Kathrine told the President.
"Now getting underway." The helmsman said behind the wheel.
"Good." The President said. "Now, fire the Megaboilers to maximum pressure and make speed for Washington!"
"Aye, aye, sir!"
As the team looked at the destruction below Robin saw someone leave the room.
"Lucina…"
When the team looked to see the door close behind Lucina Ike noticed something.
"Where's Marth?"
"I think he went out to the deck." Milton told him.
"Looks like something is bothering those two." Henry said looking at the door.
The President turned to Ike and Robin.
"Ike, Robin, could you go check on them? You may know what's on their minds better than any of us."
"Sure." Ike replied before turning to Robin. "I'll go talk to Marth. You go see what's biting into Lucina."
"Right."
Ike went out to the deck and saw his friend looking at the destroyed city they were passing by.
"Marth."
The man turned his head.
"Oh. Hello Ike."
The mercenary sighed.
"Don't act like nothing's wrong. It's obvious that something is on your mind."
Marth didn't say a word until Ike walked up next to him and looked over the railing and at the city flaming city bellow.
"It's just like before….."
"Hmm?"
"When my father was killed and our castle was captured along with my sister I was forced to flee Altea."
"I see…" Ike said realising his friend's pain.
"I was powerless. Powerless fight back. Powerless to save my family or my kingdom. Instead I left my people in fear of their attackers."
Marth chuckled at how pathetic he felt.
"Robin and Lucina say history remembers me as "The hero king" but how could I be worthy of such a tittle if I must abandon so many innocent people when a hero is needed the most?"
Ike turned to Marth.
"I know how you feel Marth. I don't think I'll ever forget how powerless I felt when I watched my father die right in front of me. I'm no more, worthy of being called "The radiant hero" then you are being called the Hero king.
The swordsmen were silent for a moment before Ike spoke again.
"But you must understand that we need to push forward. We cannot let this sorrow prevent us from saving others from this fate. Like it or not no matter what we do it is imposable to save every innocent life. But we must protect what we can. Giving up would mean losing to our own despair and I won't give in as long as I have a reason to fight."
"A reason to fight?"
Ike smiled.
"I fight for my friends."
"I see."
"We can still help these people. Now is just not the time. But we will defeat these monsters and bring peace to this world." Ike said looking into the horizon.
Marth looked back at the ruins.
"Thank you, Ike. Your right we WILL press forward and we WILL put an end to this. But today I ask you to allow me to wallow in this pain and hate myself for failing these people. I owe them and their families at least that much."
Ike sighed again realising that he did all he could.
"Alright."
He turned to leave but before he stepped inside he turned to Marth one last time.
"Don't lose yourself Marth. Those people need you to stay strong. And so do the rest of us."
"I know."
With that Ike left knowing that Marth will come back stronger than ever.
Robin knocked on the door to the room he and Lucina were given.
"Lucina?"
No response.
Robin opened the door and saw Lucina in a corner with her face in her knees.
Robin walked over and placed a hand on her shoulder.
"Lucina."
Lucina looked up to see the concerned look on Robins face.
"Oh. Hello Robin."
The tactician sighed.
"Lucina, I know something is bothering you. Please tell me what's wrong." He said siting down next to her.
The two sat in silence for a minute.
"I'm a coward."
"What?" Robin asked looking at Lucina.
"I fled to the past and l abandoned those poor people of the future to Grima and now I abandoned these people to. So many died because of how weak I am." Lucina said with tears in her eyes.
Robin slowly brought a hand to the side of her cheek and slowly tilted her head to face him.
"Lucina, you are no coward. And you are not weak. You are the bravest and strongest woman I know."
"What?"
"You put the responsibility of changing the future on your shoulders and carried that burden to this day. The pressure of your decisions would crush anyone else. But here you are. Fighting for the future. Saving any innocent lives, you can."
Robin wrapped his arms around her.
"But you must remember that we are all here for you. The burden you have been carrying does not have to be yours to bear alone."
"Robin…"
"Lucina, you put others ahead of you and do whatever it takes to save the people around you regardless of the danger. Your caring nature and your bravery are part of what made me fall in love with you."
Lucina returned Robins embrace.
"Robin…Thank you."
They broke away and took hold of each other's hands.
"Lucina, I promise that no matter what I will stay by your side and support you with all my strength and together we will save this world and change the future of ours."
The couple smiled and looked into each other's eyes and slowly brought their lips closer together until the meet in a loving kiss.
Little did they know that Henry went to check on them and was watching from the creaked open door.
The captain smiled and left the two in peace knowing that they will be alright as long as they have each other.
So yeah, I tried to make this chapter more interesting by adding some backstory on the Fire Emblem series and some lovey-dovey stuff on Robin and Lucina. Hopefully you enjoyed it. Will our heroes press forward? What awaits in America? Why did some people apparently want A.B.E. as a playable character in smash 4? Find out all this (Seriously people that thing is big enough to be a damn stage!) And more next time!