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Chapter 7: Going Home

"Pit! What happened?!" Roy asked as he ran up to the angel and Hylian, Ike following close behind.

"I don't know. He was standing fine just a moment ago, then by the time I look again he's fainted in Link's arms."

"He probably fainted from all this darkness arouns him...plus the fact he probably used up all his strength defeating Zephiel. We just need to get him out of here, then he needs rest." Ike commented before taking the young prince out of Link's arms before walking ahead. The walk was long and silent, something on everyone's mind, though Roy was the first to speak it. "Hey Ike," he started, snapping thr mercenary out of his thoughts.

"What is it?"

"...I just wanted to say that I was worried about you...and I know Marth would say the same."

"Where'd this come from?"

"It's just that I was thinking about how long you've been here without any of us with no way of escape and...it just made me worried. And I'm just gald that you're safe."

"Thanks Roy...That means a lot to me."

"I'm glad it does...Hey Ike, there's something I need to ask you about."

"Sure, what's up?"

"Well...there was a reason that Marth and I decided to get you out. Besides the fact that we missed you!" he added quickly as Ike nodded. "So...Phearae has gotten involved in a war that we might not be able to get out of alive and...we, well my father and I, would like your help." Ike stopped and stared at Roy. "And I'm not say we got you out just to use-"

"No, I understand that part. And I'll gladly accept."

"Then what's the problem?" He looked ahead and noticed that Pit and Link hsd stopped not far ahead. "Hey guys what's up?" Link motioned ahead, and that's where Roy's eyes went. He went pale at the sight before him, and his breath hitched in throat. Ahead of them, standing right at the exit was an army, though Roy couldn't tell who.

"Gods above...Well this is great." Roy growled as he trudged forward.

"Wait Roy!" Pit called out. "Where are you going?"

"I'm going to confront them. If they're here for anybody, they're here for me."

"Roy! You're being reckless." Ike called, the unconscious Marth still in his arms.

"Don't worry. I'll handle this."

Roy walked up right before thr exit, his sword drawn. "Dare ga soko ni iku?! (Who goes there?!)"

"Watashitachiha Ferre no kōshaku o sagashiteimasu. (We're looking for the Duke of Pherae.)" Roy paused for a minute. I'm not surprised that they're looking for me but...that voice.

"Sore ga watashidarou. (That would be me.)" Roy's hands were shaking, despite the fact that he was trying to keep a brave face.

"Roi!" Roy took another step forward.

"Dono yō ni watashi o shitte imasu ka-Matte...Otōsan? (How do you know who I-Wait...Father?)" Roy only heard a grunt from the other side, but he knew who it was. "Father!" Roy ran out and leapt into his father's arms. "Father..."

"Roy. Are you alright?"

"I'm fine Father." He then turned to see the rest of his party coming out of thr Realm of thr Dark, and Roy smiled. "Father...This is Ike. My friend I was saying who could help us. Ike...this is my father, Eliwood." Eliwood smiled and nodded before realizing who was in Ike's arms. He leaned closer to Roy and whispered, "Is that Prince Marth?"

"Yes...why?"

"King Cornelius is behind our troops." Roy gasped before looking at Ike, his eyes wide in fear.

"What do we do?" Eliwood started to reply before he was interrupted by a new voice.

"Eliwood! Are the children out yet?"

"Um...Of course Cornelius. But they need a moment to recuperate-"

"I'd like to see my son, please." Roy, Eliwood, and Ike froze when they heard this, but Roy was the first one to step up.

"Um...Your Highness...Ōji Marusu... Muishikidesu. (Prince Marth is...unconscious.)"

"Nani? Dōshite sō natta!? (What? How did this happen!?)" Roy stood speechless for a second, his eyes begging his father for help, but nothing came.

"Well...he practically saved my life. And that's why he's like this." He heard King Cornelius growl as he heard footsteps, and his eyes went downward. He felt King Cornelius breath on his neck as he slowly looked up. "I'm sorry Your Highness. But I assure you he's fine." Cornelius went silent before nodding and directing his attention to Ike.

"Who are you?" Ike shifted uncomfortably, Marth still in his arms.

"Ike, sir. And I come from Crimea." There was silence afterwards before Cornelius walked up to him, grabbed his son, and then walked away. Ike stold there in silence before he looked at Roy, who only shrugged.

"We're heading out," King Cornelius said from far away, and that was it. Eliwood sighed before guding Roy to his own horse, then gestured Ike to follow his son. Once situated, Roy looked back at Pit and Link, who hadn't moved. He then slowly got off his horse and walked towards them.

"Are you guys not coming?" Link shook his head before Pit responded.

"I have to go back and see Lady Palutena-"

"And I have to get back home." They both replied before Roy sighed. "I can ride back with you though." Link finished as Roy mustered a small smile.

"Thanks." He then turned his attention to Pit. "Thank you for everything Pit. I'm going to miss you."

"I will too." After that, a beam of light came frok the ceiling not far from Pit. "That's Lady Palutena. Bye guys!" Link only waved in reply and Roy smiled before getting a call from his father.

"It's time to go Roy!"

"Coming Father!" The young duke then turned his attention to Link. "Do you have a horse?" Link nodded before pulling out his Ocarina and playing a series of melodies. Maybe two minutes later, a brown horse appeared in the entrance as Link and Roy walked up. "Is she yours?"

"Yeah." Link simply replied before mounting his horse. "I'm off. I'll see you soon."

"Byr Link!" He called as Link passed everyone else and rode off. Roy was in a daze as he watched Link before he felt a pat on his shoulder. He turned and saw his father, a sad smile on his face. Roy started to open his mouth, but Eliwood interrupted him. "I know Roy. Now c'mon, let's go home."

Marth woke up to the sound of three muffled voices in the hallway. He tried to sit up, but a shockwave of pain resulted in a massive hesdache when he tried. He then felt a hand support his back, causing him to meet a pair of cobalt eyes. "Aiku...where are-"

"We're in your palace. How are you feeling?"

"Dizzy. Where's Father?" Ike simply nodded towards the door before standing up and walking towards it. All Marth heard was, "Your Majesties," before the door opened farther, revealing Roy, Ellwood, and Cornelius.

"Marusu..." Roy whispered softly as he smiled.

"How are you feeling?" Eliwood asked as Marth simply nodded in response before looking at his father, who showed no emotion.

"Father-"

"Say your goodbyes now Marth. They're leaving soon."

"What?" Marth simply asked as both Ike and Roy averted their eyes. "When were you going to tell me?!"

"We're sorry Marusu, but I didn't know we were leaving until a couple of minutes ago."

"...Well we wouldn't want to end ln a sad note so..." Ike started as he opened his arms, awaiting the prince's arrival. Marth gladly accepted and ran into Ike's arms. "We'll be fine Marth. Don't worry about us."

"...Yeah." Marth simply replied as he burried his face in Ike's shirt. Roy soon joined in the group hug, trying to hold back his own tears.

"As soon as the war is over, we'll come back Marusu. And I'll write you everyday. Me and Ike! It'll feel like we were never apart!" Marth laughed as he let go of Ike and hugged Roy.

"Thank you Roi-kun. Now, you'd best be on your way."

"Bye Marth." Ike called out and waved as he walked behind Roy, who flashed him his signature smile. This pulled Marth's heartstrings a bit too hard, and he ran to his room, knowing what he had to do.

Roy looked back with a sigh as he felt a hand pat his shoulder. "You're going to miss him, aren't you?" The cardinal haired duke looked up to see Ike, smiling at him gently.

"I just don't see him that often and...I know he's scared thinking about me going into my second war."

"That just means that he cares. And you'll do fine Roy. You have an army of people who would risk themselves to protect you."

"I know. I guess I'm just a little scared myself."

"Don't be," Ike smiled as he wrapped an arm around Roy's shoulders. "Your father will be fighting at your side and so will I. You're not alone."

"Yeah...Thanks for the pep talk."

Roy and Ike mounted their horses in silence as Roy was ready to give the signal for his father to move out. They started to slowly advance before Roy heard a sound moving faster than the the trio. Roy suddenky stopped, unbeknownst to his fathet and Ike, and looked back, sword drawn.

"Matte! Anata wa watashi nashi de saru koto wa dekimasen! (Wait! You can't leave without me!)" The voice cried as Roy sheathed his sword.

"Halt," he called to Eliwood and Ike as they both turned and looked at Roy, confused.

"What's the matter Roy?" Eliwood asked as he turned to his father and smiled.

"Nothing's the matter Dad...we just left someone behind."

"Left some behind..." Ike started before he looked outward and smirked. "Why am I not surprised? Hurry up Marth! We don't have all day to wait for you!" The snap of the reins on Marth's horse sounded throughout the open field as Marth sped up, catching the group in no time.

"Marth...You actually followed us?" Roy asked, somewhat astonished.

"Like I'd let my best friends fight a war without me. Plus," he started brfore looking at Eliwood. "I promised that I wohkd help you guys...and I will."

"Thank you Marth," Eliwood smiled before turning his back to the trio of teens. "Now, we musn't keep everyone else waiting."

"In other words," Roy started, his smile on his face almost comical. "Onward to the freedom of Pherae!"

I am now done with this and I can actually finish my TOZ fanfiction (and hopefully updatee my SSB x Reader as well). I hope you guys enjoyed thiz story.

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