5/16/14

Started Run #11 in Fire Emblem: Awakening, got a male tactician named Gael who I'm planning to make magic based, most likely a sorcerer, still trying to 100% the supports with a few exceptions (characters I don't like)

However no one will get any more complaints from me because nothing I do in any FE will ever be as stressful as my Hard run of Radiant Dawn, I lost somewhere between 10 and 20 characters, fun time.

2 made the most heroic sacrifices ever though...brave to the very end...

These chapter titles are fun

Waves of Interest

Entering Melior was a fresh sight for Heather; she saw no reason to come to the capital before, preferring to remain in the countryside where she could easily 'collect' some gold.

The castle town was vibrant and there were people everywhere, to top it all off, everyone seemed happy. A drastic change from the environment back in the country dealing with the rebels, in a situation like this no one would believe a rebellion was festering.

The rouge spotted a bag attached to a man's belt and smiled to herself however before she could move she heard Nephenee call her name.

"Heather, have you ever been here before?"

The rouge remained silent as the man vanished into the ground before turning to Nephenee "Uh…no…never had reason to come over to these parts."

The Halberd turned to the buildings and smiled "I remember when I came here with the army…there was so much damage but to see it now in such a state…I know all those days and nights fighting were worth it."

Upon glancing over at the rouge who fell silent Nephenee realized what she was saying and turned away again before coughing.

"There is the castle, we'll be there soon."

"You really think Elincia will just…meet with us?" Heather asked incredulously.

Brom nodded "And not just cause we helped her out in the past but because that is just the kind of lady she is. Noble or not she'll hear you out."

Together the three worked their way to the castle where they came across Geoffrey who seemed to be just riding in.

"Brom. Nephenee. Good to see you…what brings you here?"

"We need to speak with Queen Elincia. It's urgent."

At Brom's statement, Geoffrey became concerned "Sure. Come along…ah…I'm sorry, I didn't introduce myself to your friend here. My name is Geoffrey, the commander of the Royal Knights."

Heather nodded to him "I'm Heather, just a friend along to help."

With a smile Geoffrey gestured for them to follow.

Throne Room

Heather found herself awestruck as Nephenee and Brom spoke with Elincia about the uprising back home and Yeardley's connection to Ludveck the Duke of Felirae.

The words were lost on her as she just stared at Elincia "Wow. She's glorious…I can't believe I'm here…"

Geoffrey and another retainer, his sister Lucia now began speaking with Elincia about the information brought to them.

Brom smiled to himself and glanced at Nephenee "We did our job."

Nephenee nodded and turned to Heather who seemed to be frozen. Tilting her head, Nephenee brought her arm up and waved in front of Heather. The woman snapped out of her daze and looked to Nephenee who asked "Are you alright?"

"Yeah…"

"Never met Queen Elincia?"

"Never saw her…"

"Thank you again for this information Brom. Nephenee." The Queen then noticed Heather in back and smiled at her "And you as well, Heather."

The rouge, unsure how to respond just nodded "Y-yeah…"

"We'll be on our way."

Bowing, Brom and Nephenee turned with the Halberd tapping Heather's shoulder. The three then left as Geoffrey and Lucia began planning with Elincia.

Calill and Largo's Bar

"Heather? Are you sure you're alright?"

The rouge looked up at Nephenee and nodded "Yeah…why wouldn't I be?"

Nephenee gestured to the plate of barely touched food in front of Heather.

The rouge quickly spooned some up and ate it before making a face "Its cold."

Nephenee then gestured to the empty plate in front of her "You've been sitting there not moving for some time now..."

Taking a drink, Heather cleared her throat "I just never saw the Queen before…guess I'm still awestruck…weren't you? When you first met her?"

Nephenee shook her head "I don't know much about royalty and whatnot. I joined the army out of gratitude for Ike…and a desire to see my home returned to the way it was. Elincia said she could do that and she did…on top of spending a year with her in the army, I just got used to her presence."

As Heather continued to eat, ignoring the temperature she noticed Brom off talking to a rather large man with one arm before facing Nephenee again who had fallen silent.

"So Nephenee…are you done now?"

The Halberd raised an eyebrow "Done with what?"

"Everything I guess…you came here to inform Elincia…are you just heading back to Ohma now?"

Nephenee thought about it for a moment before responding "I want to make sure there is nothing else I can do…if I can help in any way I want to…for Crimea."

Heather smiled at that "You're fantastic."

Nephenee blushed and turned away "No…I'm nothing like that."

"No? As if, I've heard you talk for a few days now and I know you are a really good person."

Nephenee turned to Heather who used her spoon to point at Nephenee's helmet.

"By the way…why are you still wearing that indoors?"

Heather saw a strange look come over Nephenee's face, before the Halberd could speak Brom walked over to them with Lucia.

"Nephenee. Heather. Glad to see you two are here."

"Is something wrong?" The Halberd asked, quickly turning from Heather.

"Nothing serious, I'm about to head off to Felirae…an investigation is needed if we're going to apprehend Ludveck."

As Nephenee started to speak, Heather cut in "You need some more help?"

Lucia glanced at Heather and smiled "Well…if it's alright with you, I'd welcome it. I'd prefer if it didn't come to blows but you can never be too safe."

After a short discussion, Lucia took off, telling them to meet her at the gates in an hour.

Nephenee looked back to Heather who smiled "Looks like there is something we can help with."

"Are you sure-"

"Yes I'm sure. I'm staying by your side."

Nephenee looked down briefly "Why?"

The rouge laughed "I thought I told you back home…I like helping nice girls like you and you are by far the nicest I've ever met."

The blush returned to Nephenee's face "I'm not…used to all these compliments…"

Heather continued laughing "Well good used to them! As long as you keep being fantastic I'm going to keep praising you."

Felirae

The group now with Lucia had doubled in size. In addition to Heather, Nephenee and Brom, four Laguz had joined them: Nealuchi, Leanne, Lethe and Mordecai.

After reaching Felirae, Lucia spoke with Ludveck and gained permission for the group to stay in the castle. Heather's eyebrows furrowed as she watched the way Ludveck acted around Lucia. "Disgusting…"

"I can feel the anger radiating off of you…turn it down we don't want them to suspect us!"

A female voice hissed. Heather turned to the orange Laguz, Lethe. "What?"

"Just calm down!"

Ceasing their whispers they turned as Ludveck led them through the castle.

Once he finally left them to attend to other business Lucia repeated for the group to meet her outside after nightfall to search the area for any evidence linking Ludveck to the Rebels, until then the group was free to do as they pleased, though cautioned to remain wary.

Heather found Nephenee outside near a grove. She looked around to see Lethe and Mordecai conversing under a tree, the bird Laguz, Brom and Lucia were nowhere in sight.

She was considering an approach but noticed the calm look on Nephenee's face as she closed her eyes.

"Hm…maybe she just wants some alone time…I could always talk to her later, no harm, no foul."

Nephenee noticed the rouge and waved with a smile, Heather waved back.

After Nephenee turned away, Heather walked off and scratched her head again "I'm never this…dainty…I take whatever I want! Come on Heather, step your game up!"

Turning, Heather was about to call out to Nephenee only to see Leanne standing before her.

"Ah…uh…hello?"

Leanne tilted her head and spoke in the ancient language. Heather sighed "I'm sorry, I can't understand-"

"Your. Heart. Warm."

Heather remained silent as Leanne turned to see Nephenee sitting on the ground before facing Heather again "Warm."

The rouge wasn't sure what to say but eventually decided on "Nice out today? Eh?"

Leanne smiled warmly before walking away.

Nightfall

Sure enough, Lucia found exactly what she was looking for. As they prepared to leave they were met by a troop of soldiers in service to Ludveck and under the direct command of the Wind Sage, Maraj.

Taking out a torch, Brom lit it with Lucia calling to the group "Stay close and remain vigilant!"

Shouting back affirmations the group proceeded through the cave. Nealuchi, Lethe and Mordecai with their superior speed and power picked off the approaching generals while Nephenee, Brom, Heather and Lucia picked off the Halberds, Warriors and Snipers.

Spotting one just out of the torch's light Heather called to Nephenee "Duck!"

As the Halberd moved down, Heather spun her knife and tossed it, striking the Sniper in the throat. With a quick nod, Nephenee returned to combat.

As they held off the enemy troops, Lucia cut down Maraj and led the group out of Felirae.

Melior

Stretching, Heather took off her bandana and glanced at it with a smile.

Hearing a knock at her door she opened it to see Nephenee "Hey…um…you look nice."

Heather smiled "Look whose dishing out the compliments now."

"I just…I just wanted to thank ya…"

The rouge started laughing which caused a confused look to come to Nephenee's face "I'm sorry but, I've heard this all before."

Nephenee nodded, recalling the thanks she gave the rouge back home "Still…I can't believe I didn't see that guy…"

"It was dark and honestly I don't think he would've pegged you. I've seen you fight, you're fast. I'd say…30% chance at most."

"Still…thank you…"

Nephenee moved one of her arms awkwardly not sure if she was going for a handshake or a half hug.

Giving up, Nephenee just nodded and began to walk away "Are you going to sleep with that on?"

Nephenee noticed Heather was pointing at her helmet again.

"No."

"You never did tell me why you don't like to take it off."

Nephenee turned away "It's embarrassing."

Heather laughed "Come on…I'm sure your beautiful under there, prove me right."

Blushing Nephenee squeaked out a quick "Good night." And walked away.

Heather smiled to herself "Adorable."