Writer of Glory: Well this is it. Thanks for waiting. Man I…I don't even know what to say I mean here we are at the end of the story. Over thirty chapters….wow. Hey Henry, how many words are in this story?
Henry: IT'S OVER SIXTY THOUSAAAAAND! (Smashes Wireless)
Writer of Glory: WHAT!? 60000!? Good glory I have no life. Ah well. But At this point of time the story also has over 2600 views. And I want to take this time to thank each and every one of you for the support whether it was by reviewing, adding the story to your favorites, following it or just by plain viewing it. I still have more to say but I'll save it for the end. Enjoy the last chapter of Code name FE. When we last left off: The president gave his life to destroy the Shuggeth and left the future in the hands of our friends. What will they do now? Let's find out!
Epilogue: Full S.T.E.A.M. ahead!
A week passed since the war ended.
The Liberty was flying through the South Pole again. Almost everyone in S.T.E.A.M. were on board including their otherworldly comrades.
Nobody felt like talking during the ride. Even Fox was frowning. Even Scarecrow and Randolph were upset. (Even though having only one facial expression made it hard to tell.) The radio was the only source of sound in the ship.
"Today, General Ulysses S. Grant of the United States army declared peace with the following proclamation: "Our long war is over. Though victory was never certain the great day has dawned at last! Let us pray for continued peace. Let us also offer our sincerest thanks to those brave, selfless solders who made this glorious day possible!"
Henry was sadly staring at the empty captain's seat when John called him.
"We're here."
They looked out the window to see a crater. Where the final battle took place.
Everyone soon met at the side of the ship as Henry held a bouquet of flowers.
He slowly dropped them and let them fall to where they last saw their beloved leader. Everyone held their hands to their hearts.
Tom and Dorothy couldn't stop tears from falling.
Marth, Ike, Robin, Lucina, Chrom and Roy felt pain and guilt that they were familiar with.
The fall of Altean…the loss of Ike's father...The sacrifice of Emmeryn…the death of Hector…
John walked next to Henry.
"Guess this is good-bye."
"He could have led this world into a better age." Henry sighed. "Shame he choice to end his story here, in this place…"
"You think?" John asked.
Henry turned his head to him.
"He may be gone, but look at the world he left us."
"John's right."
Henry turned to see Marth smile.
"He left us with a great gift: The gift of a future. Something we must cherish and protect for his sake."
"He said it himself." Ike said. "His story will continue with what he has done. And he will live on through it."
"I didn't know him nearly as long as any of you." Roy added. "But I know just as well as anyone that he was an honorable man. Which is why we must carry on his hopes and wishes."
"And he isn't really gone you know." Robin smiled. "The bounds we forged with him will keep a part of him with all of us. Always."
"He showed me a form of hope that I didn't know even existed." Lucina said. "And with it we can build a new future in his name."
"I will always be grateful for him and remember him and what he has given us all." Chrom added. "As a man and above all as a friend."
"See?" John asked. "No one's gonna forget his name, Henry. He ain't ended."
He then looked at the sky.
"Hey, Look!"
The team looked up to see hundreds of blimps pass by dropping flowers, bouquets and reefs as they passed the crater.
It was a beautiful rain of petals.
The team saluted as the blimps passed by.
"What do you think, your generalship?" John smiled.
The captain smiled. "I think it's right, what you guys said."
Everyone smiled as they heard his next words.
"Some stories never end."
And with that the Liberty flew off leaving the petal shower.
A ceremony was held for the end of the war. General Grant was making a speech on the outdoor stage.
"We shall remember all those who risked and gave their lives for the world…especially one brave strike team. Let us give a big hand for the saviors of the earth: Code Name: S.T.E.A.M.!"
Cheers filled the streets as the team marched towards the stage. A whole parade was in front of them filling the area with music and singing.
Citizens! Look around! Can you hear that fearsome sound?
There's a menace that's encroaching something alien's approaching.
As the team entered the stage they lined up.
Join the team that goes by Code Name: S.T.E.A.M.!
Pick up your pack and march to fight back the monster menace.
"We cannot thank you brave heroes enough. As proof of your accomplishments and your courage I present you these special medals."
What a team! They call them Code Name: S.T.E.A.M.!
United they stand with every woman, child, and Man!
The general went around and placed a medal around each of the member's necks before shaking their hand. They were shaped like silver stars and had a red, white and blue ribbon connected to them.
Yes, the American dream won't run out of S.T.E.A.M.!
Not with you on our team! No sir!
"On behalf of all of humanity: Thank you!" the general said saluting.
Citizens, look sharp! If you fear the future' dark.
A righteous cloud's a-comin' that'll send those creatures runnin'!
The crowd cheered even louder for the team as confetti filled the air.
It's the team that I call Code Name: S.T.E.A.M.
Soaring the skies they've got their sights on the monster menace.
"And I thought the celebration after the war in Valm was huge." Chrom whispered.
No, don't scream, Just call for Code Name: S.T.E.A.M.
When things look rough, you'll find they're always up to snuff!
"Yeah." Robin replied. "This world really is something else."
Code Name: S.T.E.A.M.! The strike team handpicked by President Lincoln himself to defend America-no the world from the terrible alien threat. Armed with the latest in steam technology. They're all that stands between us and total annihilation.
Ha, Ha, Ha! My goodness you look good! Listen up!
"Oh, yeah…You guys are leaving soon huh?" Dorothy asked disappointedly.
Everyone, gather round! Do you hear that mighty sound?
A cheer through all the nations for honest Abe's sensations!
"Yeah…Queen Ozma and her friend said she could send us back." Ike said.
Code Name: S.T.E.A.M., Abe Lincoln's fighting team!
Boiling with pride we're at their side against the monster menace.
"When are you leaving?" Tiger Lily asked.
Code Name: S.T.E.A.M.! Let's hear it for the team!
They'll take command until they've freed our land!
"In two weeks." Roy replied. "Queen Ozma's men will need some time to get everything ready so we're going to spend some time to celebrate with everyone."
Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. Code Name: S.T.E.A.M.
Here to save the day!
"Then we'll all come by to see you off." Henry said. "It's strange. It feels like it was yesterday when we first met."
Heroes hand in hand marching 'cross the land!
Here comes Code Name S.T.E.A.M.!
"It certainly does…" Marth said.
Saving the globe is their only goal!
From Pole to frozen cold!
"Hey, everyone."
The team turned to face Henry.
"Thank you…."
The Strike Team Eliminating the Alien Menace!
"….My friends."
After the ceremony the team enjoyed two weeks of good times and celebration. But soon enough the two weeks passed and the time for the otherworldly warriors to leave was at hand.
The team was in Ozma's palace. The special room had a machine on the floor.
"This is it." A man dressed in green said.
"Thank you Wizard of Oz. For everything." Roy said.
"No trouble at all." The man smiled.
"We can't thank all of you enough either." Chrom said turning to the team.
"We should be thanking you." John smiled.
"We're really gonna miss y'all…" Tom frowned.
"Don't forget Tom. The invisible ties that hold us will keep us all together." Robin said.
"He's right. Besides a lot has happened. Maybe we'll meet again someday." Ike smiled.
"I think we might." Califia said proudly.
"I would certainly hope so." Randolph said. "There's still so much more I need to know about you're world."
"You really are determined aren't you Carter?" Robin asked.
"Professor."
"Seriously?"
Everyone laughed before the otherworldly heroes went around and shook hands while saying their farewells to the team.
"Is everyone ready?" Ozma asked. "We will start with Robin's home."
Before the Wizard of Oz could do anything Marth spoke up.
"Wait."
Everyone turned their attention to him.
"You three still have work to do right?" he asked looking to Robin, Lucina and Chrom.
"Yes. We must change the future." Lucina said.
"Don't worry. You will." Marth replied putting a hand on her shoulder. "If the three of you cannot do it then nobody can. My faith in you all is absolute."
"Thank you Marth You sure are confidence in us is highly appreciated." Chrom smiled.
Marth smiled as well.
"But of course. You and Lucina are my descendants after all."
The team was shocked into silence.
Ike smiled and Roy gave a knowing grin.
"Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?!" Lion, Scarecrow, Tin man and Dorothy asked in surprise.
"You're…descendants!?" Milton asked.
"No Way!" Kathrine gasped.
"You…knew?" Robin asked.
Marth nodded.
"I told you he would figure it out." Roy told Robin.
"You knew about this?" Queequeg asked him.
"I noticed their similarities. Such as their strength and their caring nature towards others."
Ike smiled thinking back to a discussion he, Marth and the president had before they left Oz.
"This is only an assumption I have made. If I agreed to tell you please promise me that you two won't tell anyone."
"You have my word Marth." Ike said.
"I swear on my honor that whatever you say won't leave my lips." The president added as he put up his hand.
Marth sighed again.
"Alright. The truth is after today's events….I believe Lucina…Might be my descendant."
"What!?" Ike asked.
"What makes you think that?" The president asked. "It is true that I can see a resemblance but it could just be a coincidence."
"No. She wields the same sword I do. Falchion."
"What? But her sword looks different from yours." Ike said.
"I don't understand it either. Maybe it was altered over the years."
"How can you tell?" the president asked.
"After Lucina was attacked I tried to heal her but she was bleeding too quickly. Then Tom noticed her sword was glowing like mine so I tried using it and I was able to fully heal her with it. Then another alien attacked and I struck it down with her sword. After that John said that her weapon was passed down through her family and that only those it deems worthy among them can wield it. Just like my Falchion."
"Then if you can use it…she must be your decedent." Ike said.
"I see. But that doesn't explain why you would be depressed." The president added. "I for one would be proud to have a descendant as brave and kind as her."
"I have failed." Marth said.
"What?"
"I have failed her and Robin. I could not ensure peace only prolong the dark future Lucina escaped from. I very well may have brought that doom onto them."
"What are you talking about? That has nothing to do with you." Ike told him.
"No. It does."
"Why?" the president asked.
"Remember what Lucina said about the future?"
"Yes it was destroyed by a monster. Grima I believe she called it."
"If Falchion and the Fire Emblem are connected….then I think this "Grima" may actually be an earth dragon like Medeus. The dark dragon I defeated in the past. Medeus loathed humanity for mistreating manaketes and wished for nothing more than to make humans pay for their sins against them. I thought that I put an end to the threat of their kind but my actions may have strengthened their hatred for humanity. Especially my bloodline. And now that is haunting Lucina. Now I think I understand what Medeus's last words meant. As long as there is darkness in human hearts he will still continue to haunt humanity."
"And by "he" you mean his brethren that share his goals to snuff humanity out." Ike said.
"So that's what you mean when you say you could only prolong Lucina's future and that you brought that onto them." The president said.
Marth nodded.
"Well I can see why that would be depressing but I think you have overlooked something."
"What?"
"She is you're decedent and she is on a mission to fix everything. Therefore if it weren't for you then she wouldn't have existed and she wouldn't come to the past to change things."
"His right. If it weren't for you there would be no hope at all." Ike added.
"And most importantly you did what everyone should do: pass something on to the future. Like I hope to do. That's why I made S.T.E.A.M." the president said. "Nobody lasts forever. But that is why we must use the time we have to make a difference in the world."
"You mean that?" Marth asked.
The president nodded.
"I believe that Henry's potential for good work is far greater than mine. I have done many things but my time for good deeds is drawing to an end." The president said.
"What do you mean by that?" Ike asked.
"I mean that I believe that each and every one of you has your best works ahead of you." Including you Marth. It is important to leave something for the future like we now know you will from what you told us. Maybe you couldn't stop what happened but thanks to what you left behind your world has a second chance. You shouldn't be guilty. I for one am proud."
"Perhaps your right. Thank you sir." Marth replied.
"Sir, Marth, Ike."
The three men turned around to face Henry.
"The crew is ready to go."
"Good." The president replied. "It's time we put an end to this maddens once and for all. Oh, and Henry?"
"Yes?"
"Great job. I hope I can continue to count on you in the future."
"Yes sir!"
Marth stared sadly at the weapon on Lucina's hip.
Parallel Falchion.
"You deserved better from me than one sword and a world of troubles. I'm sorry."
Marth's words echoed in Lucina and Chrom's minds. They reminded them of when Chrom discovered Lucina's identity.
"Please….don't be…you have given us enough. More than enough." Lucina said wiping a tear from her eye.
Marth smiled and looked past Lucina to get Robins attention.
"Robin."
"Yes, Marth?"
"Please continue to take good care of these two and the future."
"I will protect them with my life. I promise you."
Marth looked at the three warriors.
"Thank you. All of you. I feel at peace knowing the future is in your hands."
"We should be thanking you." Robin said.
Marth removed his hand from Lucina's shoulder and stepped back.
"Sorry for the delay."
"No worries." the wizard smiled.
Robin, Lucina and Chrom stepped on the machine.
"Thank you all for everything. If you do some day visit our world come to Ylisse. You are always welcome my friends." Chrom said.
"You have all given me confidence and strength. And with it I know I can change the future." Lucina said.
"The bounds we forged will remain with us forever. Giving us strength and courage. And with them we will overcome any obstacle we face…together." Robin smiled.
"Take care you guys." Henry smiled.
The wizard pressed a few buttons and as the three warriors smiled to the team one last time and a light surrounded them.
When the light faded the three of them were gone.
"Transfer confirmed. They made it back." The wizard said. "Next is Roy."
Roy stepped on the machine.
"Thank you everyone. I learned a lot from all of you and this world. I won't forget the times we shared."
"We won't forget either." Henry smiled.
Roy smiled as he was enveloped in light. When it faded he was gone.
"Success." The wizard said. "Now for Ike's home."
Ike stepped up.
"Farwell my friends. Fighting alongside you was a true honor. I'm glad that I got to meet all of you." Ike smiled.
"Likewise." Henry smiled.
Ike then disappeared in the light of the machine.
"He made it through." The wizard said. "Lastly it's Marth's turn."
"Henry."
"Yes, Marth?"
Marth handed something to him.
"I think you will put this to better use than me."
"Really?"
"Us it to protect the peace we fought for." Marth smiled as he walked over to the machine.
"You got it." Henry replied.
"Farewell everyone. My prayers are with you. My humble thanks for letting me join you on this adventure and I hope you will continue to make the most of your lives." Marth said with a smile.
"Of course. See you around friend!" Henry smiled saluting.
Marth waved goodbye as he disappeared in a bright light.
"That's all of them." The wizard said.
"Yeah. There they go." Tigger Lily sighed.
"Tom's right. I miss them already." Scarecrow said.
"It was nice knowing them." Fox added.
"There's no need to worry." John smiled. "I get the felling we will see those guys again someday. Right Henry?"
The captain nodded and looked at the machine.
"You guys are always part of S.T.E.A.M."
Marth was on the balcony of his palace looking at the clear sky. He looked at a medal he was holding. A reminder of his otherworldly friends.
"Marth?"
The king turned around to see his wife behind him.
"Oh, Caeda. Are you doing well?"
"Yes, but I was about to ask you the same thing. You seemed to be thinking hard about something."
"I was thinking about the future."
"The future? You mean what we will do with Altea?"
"No. What will happen to the world after our time has passed."
"What made you think about that?"
"Something…a friend of mine once said." Marth said putting the medal in his pocket.
"I see…well I don't know what will happen but I'm sure everything we did and will do will impact the future."
"You're right. We must protect this land to assure peace for our descendants."
"We will." Caeda smiled.
"With you I am willing to believe anything is possible. Thank you Caeda." Marth smiled placing his wife's hands in his.
"Robin…Lucina…Chrom…I believe in you. And Henry…I know you will pass something down. Like the president and I have."
Roy was home in Lycia.
"A lot has happened….and so much more is yet to come…"
"There you are Roy."
Roy saw his wife walk up to him.
"Oh, Lilina. I'm sorry, were you looking for me?"
"Yes. I heard that you seemed distracted."
"Oh, it's nothing. I was wondering what we need to do with the future."
"I see. Well we can't predict what the future will bring but it may be better that way. All we can do now is focus on the present."
"You're right." Roy said hugging her. "Thank you Lilina."
"Don't worry Roy. I will always be here for you." Lilina smiled hugging him back.
"And I wouldn't have it any other way." Roy smiled.
As the two of them walked Lilina heard something hit the floor.
"Roy, you dropped something." She said picking it up.
"Oh, thank you. It must have fallen out of my pocket. I would feel terrible if I lost this." Roy said taking it.
"Really? What is it?"
"A gift from some old friends." Roy smiled looking at the star shaped medal.
"I haven't forgotten any of you…and I will always cherish the times we shared."
Ike's mercenaries was setting up camp for the night. The warrior looked at the star shaped medal he received from his friends while thinking about them.
"Hey, Ike!"
Ike turned around to see his sister run up to him.
"Did you need something Mist?"
"Everyone's set up camp! We're getting the campfire started, come on!"
"Alright, alright I'm coming."
The two of them walked down towards the camp when Ike suddenly came to a halt.
"What's wrong Ike?" his sister asked when she saw the serious look on his face.
"Mist…what do you think will happen in the future?"
"How should I know? What brought this up anyway?"
"I can't help but wonder if there is something we should be doing."
"Well there's no point worrying about it. Let's just do our best as always and if something happens we'll figure out what to do!"
Ike chuckled. "I suppose that has proven to help us a lot hasn't it?"
"Exactly! Now let's go! We're keeping everyone waiting!"
"Right. Thank you Mist. I'm glad that I've got you and the others."
"And we're glad to have you!"
"Well guys I guessed that we all have a lot more to do. But I'll do my best for all of you."
Chrom was in his castle. The war was over and Grima was dead. Now he and his friends can live the peaceful lives they earned.
"Chrom?" a voice asked.
"Yes, Sumia?" he asked his wife.
"What are you thinking about?"
"A lot of things. So much has happened and we have many people to thank for the peace we live in."
"We do. That reminds me Robin said he was going out with Lucina and their daughter for a picnic today. It's good that our little girl can live a life free of burden."
"It is. I also feel happy for Robin. Even though Validar and Grima tried to take everything from him since the day he was born he can now make a new life and family." Chrom smiled.
"Indeed. Those two of all people deserve the peace we fought for."
Chrom put his hand in hers.
Then he looked at the medal he kept on his desk.
"We owe this peace to all of you as well."
"Mother, Father, come on!" a cheerful young blue haired girl said running in a field.
"We're coming kiddo." Robin smiled holding Lucina's hand with one of his own and carrying a basket with the other.
"We're here." Lucina smiled.
"So this is where grandpa and mom found you after you disappeared father?" the girl asked looking around.
"It sure is Morgan. It's also where we first met."
The girl giggled. "No wonder you wanted us to have our picnic here. This place must mean a lot to you!"
"It does."
"Can you spread this out dear?" Lucina asked handing out a blanket.
"Sure thing mother." Morgan said.
The family started to set everything up.
Everything was perfect. Robin returned after his sacrifice to kill Grima and he was married to Lucina. And to top it off they had Morgan. Their daughter from the future that they found in the Ruins of time shortly after returning to their world. She lost her memory when they found her but she could recognize Robin as her father and eventually recovered a memory that confirmed that Lucina was her mother. Even without her memories the fact that she had Robin's coat and the brand of the exalt on the back of her hand (Where Robin's mark of Grima used to be.) were enough proof right away that she was indeed their child. She was smart and strong like her parents and had energy to spare for ten people.
"Hey, Mom, Dad."
"Yes Morgan?" Robin asked as they were sitting down eating.
"Why do you two take those with you everywhere?" the girl asked pointing to the medals they were wearing around their necks. "Doesn't grandpa have one too?"
"These were given to us by some friends that gave us hope." Lucina said. "We keep them with us as proof of our bonds and that no matter what hope will never die."
"They sound like great people." Morgan smiled.
"They are." Robin smiled. "Those bonds are part of what allowed us to defeat Grima."
"That and our brave tactician." Lucina said before she and Robin shared a gentle kiss.
"I wouldn't be here without all of you." Robin said.
Lucina smiled and looked at the medal around her neck.
"Thanks to all of you we have a future. And we will make the most of it."
Robin smiled and looked up at the sky.
"Marth…Ike…Roy…Mr. President…Henry…everyone…Thank you."
"All systems ready!" the helmsmen said.
"We're ready to take off!" Kathrine said.
"So where to captain?" John smiled looking at the captain's seat.
"We follow the wind. There's bound to be someone needing help somewhere out there." Henry smiled. "And as long as there are people that need help S.T.E.A.M. will be ready!"
He looked around. All of S.T.E.A.M. was onboard and gathered around him.
Even though six otherworldly comrades and a certain president were not on board they knew that their invisible ties kept them all together.
"Alright everyone…our friend's gave us this future for our world. Now it is up to us to protect it."
Henry reached for an object attached to his belt. A gift from an old friend before he left.
Henry drew a rapier and pointed it forward.
"Mr. President, Marth, Ike, Robin, Lucina, Roy, Chrom…Just watch. I'll carry on your work."
"FULL S.T.E.A.M. AHEAD!"
"SIR, YES, SIR!"
The End.
Writer of Glory: Well. That's that.
Henry: How do you feel?
Writer of Glory: Proud and a bit sad that the story is over. But now I would like to thank each and every one of you viewers for your support. I would like to ask for one favor now. Please review this story and give me your opinions. This is my first story so I would like any feedback. What you liked what you didn't like and so on. Any advice is welcome and will be considered for whatever else I write for the future. Well, I should get started. (Starts typing)
Marth: Started? On what?
Writer of Glory: On my next story of course.
Sonic: Seriously? You just finished this one.
Writer of Glory: I did but I now have another idea based on a certain event in Awakening.
Robin: I don't like the sound of that…
Writer of Glory: It will take some time mind you. Reason one: This is a new story. Reason two I want to finish my conquest play through of fates so I can get to revelations. Reason three: I want to post it on a specific day IF possible.
Henry: Well in the mean time you viewers heard the man! Review this story and post your opinions! And thank you all for reading! (Salutes)
John: And be sure to play Code name S.T.E.A.M. yourselves! We look forward to working with you!
Sonic: Oh please. Sonic adventure 2 battle is better.
Chrom: Fire Emblem Awakening is better than both of them.
Lucina: Agreed.
Deadpool: No, my game is better! The cover shows you what AWSOME looks like –ME!
Robin: You wish.
Henry: Let me get this straight-
Sonic: I think you guys need straightening you dummies!
John: You wouldn't know a good game if it was taped to your face!
Deadpool: Oh yeah? Well you're all lame! Yeah you heard me! LAME!
Zero: (Bursts through a wall) WHAT AM I FIGHTING FOOOOOOOOOOOOOOR!?
Roy: Should we do something before this gets out of hand?
Ike: Can't you fools just agree that all you games are good and leave it at that?
Henry, John, Robin, Lucina, Chrom, Sonic and Deadpool: NO! (Continue arguing)
Ike: Well, I tried.
Writer of Glory: Reason number four I have to do work with those idiots back there ranting like angry fangirls in the background! (Sigh) Well with that said this is the Writer of Glory and I will see you all next time! Thank all of you for reading and take care!