Chapter 1: Nohr/ In a New World

Nohr Kingdom: Northern Fortress

"Time to wake up, Lady Corrin!"

Corrin opened her eyes saw a blue-haired maid looking at her. Them, another maid leaned towards Corrin, with light brown hair tied up into a ponytail.

Felicia: "Hey, wake up, Lady Corrin! Up at 'em!"

Corrin then got up from her scarlet bed looked at the maids.

Corrin: "Hrmmm... What are you talking about? It's still dark outside."

Then, she saw two men standing behind the maids. The older male had light purple hair black armor while the younger one had silver hair wore a butler's uniform.

Gunter: "Listen well, Princess. It may be dark, but it is indeed morning. You have practice today."

Jakob: "I have taken the liberty of readying your armor, , er, pounding out the dents. Your brother is a fearsome opponent, is he not?"

Corrin: "Ugh. Fine. I'm still not completely awake though."

The maids then gave each other a mischievous look.

Flora: "Oh, we can help you with that! Felicia, would you please assist me?"

Felicia: "Sure thing!"

The maids put their hands onto Corrin's cheeks. Suddenly, Corrin felt her cheeks getting frighteningly cold.

Corrin: "WAAUUUGH! Cold cold cold! I'm awake! Totally awake now!"

Corrin sat up from bed, rubbing her cheeks in hoping to warm them up again.

Flora: "That's how we deal with slugabeds in the Ice Tribe!"

Corrin: "*sigh* Trust me, I know. I wish I could have finished the dream I was having though."

Jakob: "Interesting. Do tell-what kind of dream was it?"

Corrin: "It was...strange. Some people who looked like Hoshidans kept calling me their sister. But all of my brothers sisters are here in Nohr..."

Flora: "Ah, Lady Corrin, perhaps we should talk about your dream another time?"

Felicia: "It's time for you to get going, milady. Prince Xander is waiting for you!"

Corrin stood up & walked out of her room, with her servants following per suit.

Northern Fortress: Rooftops

Corrin & a blonde man riding a horse were sparring with another, similarly blonde haired man watching the two go at it. Corrin was no slouch when it comes to fighting, but her opponent was the superior fighter gotten the upper hand.

Leo: "That's our sister for you. You won't beat the strongest knight in Nohr by sleeping all day, Corrin."

Xander: "Giving up so soon, Corrin? I expect more of you. You are a princess of Nohr! Pick up your sword try again."

Corrin: "But, Xander, I-"

Xander: "We train like this so that we can defend ourselves from our enemies. Father has been tracking your progress. If you can't land a hit on me today, he may never permit you to leave the Northern Fortress. Ever."

Corrin: "What?! D-did he really say that? That's insane!"

Xander: "Motivated, are we? Then use that fire to best me in battle, little Princess. If you would see the outside world beyond the view from your window, defeat me. Prove that all of the time I've devoted to training you has not been in vain!"

Corrin prepared her blade, determined to leave the Northern Fortress.

Xander: "The first move is yours, Corrin. Come at me when you are ready."

Corrin then lunged at Xander prepared to strike, only for him to block the attack counter it with a strike of his own.

Xander: "You swing timidly, without resolve. You must genuinely try to kill me."

Corrin attacked again, finally managed to hit Xander, but it wasn't enough. Xander then attacked Corrin dealt a major blow. Xander prepared to attack again until he noticed Corrin getting weaker.

Corrin: "*pant..."pant..."

Xander: "Hmm, looks like that wound needs attention. In that case..."

Xander raised his hand a blue light then shot from him landed in the middle of the roof, revealing a magic circle.

Corrin: "Ah! There was a Dragon Vein here?"

Xander "Yes. You should have sensed it as well. The blood of dragons flows in your veins, as it does in all royals. You must learn to harness this draconic power wherever you may find it. Heal your wounds, Corrin, then find the courage to come at me again."

Corrin hurried to the circle she felt her strength coming back. After she was rejuvenated, She lunged at Xander again, preparing to strike. Xander prepared to dodge the same attack like last time but was caught off guard when Corrin swung her sword at when Xander was dodging to. With Xander dazed, Corrin then dealt the finishing blow, defeating her brother.

Xander: "W-well done, Corrin."

Corrin offered her hand to Xander, gesturing him to take it. Xander then got up, with Leo walking towards them.

Xander: "Like I said, well done, Corrin. You're getting stronger every day."

Corrin: Thanks, Xander. I couldn't have done it without your, uh, tough love."

Xander: "I disagree. I believe you have natural talent. Someday, you could be the greatest warrior in all of Nohr."

Corrin: "Now you're just teasing me."

Xander: "You know me, Corrin. I never joke about serious matters. I mean what I say. You could be the one to bring light to our kingdom so long shrouded in darkness."

Corrin: "Xander..."

Leo: "Typical. You do know that true strength is more than simple swordplay, right?"

Corrin: " Leo, he didn't mean-"

Xander: "Calm yourself , little brother. You really are competitive to a fault. As I've always said, you're a talented mage with formidable magical abilities."

Leo: "Hmm. Well, just remember that pointy metal sticks are not the only path to power."

Corrin: "Oh, that reminds me of something I've been meaning to tell you, Leo."

Leo: "Something important enough to derail this conversation?"

Corrin: "Well...your collar is inside out."

Leo: "WHAT?!"

Xander: "It would appear someone got dressed while still half asleep."

Leo: "Ugh! Wh-why didn't you say something earlier?!"

Leo took off his collar reverted back to normal.

Xander: "Haha, sorry, Leo. But that sort of thing is what makes you so very lovable."

Corrin: "Absolutely."

Leo: "Hmph..."

Xander Corrin then noticed two woman approaching them. One of them was older had long, purple hair while the other looked younger had blonde hair tied up into giant pigtails.

Camilla: "Are you all right, Corrin? Did you get hurt at all during practice? If you did, let me know right away so I can take extra-special care of you..."

Corrin: "I'm perfectly fine, Camilla. As always, thanks for your concern."

Elise: "I was worried about you too, Corrin!"

Corrin: "I know, Elise. You wouldn't visit me al the time if you didn't care so much, right?"

Elise: "Heehee... Do you like it when I visit?"

Corrin: "Of course! I'm not allowed to leave this fortress, so visits are all I look forward to!"

Elise: "Yaaay! I'm glad to hear that. Spending time with my sister makes me so happy!"

Elise then jumped at Corrin gave her a big hug, making Corrin spin around for a while.

Corrin: "Gah!"

Elise then let go of Corrin, who was felling a bit dizzy from the spinning.

Elise: "I love you so much! I love you more than anything in the whole, wide world!"

Leo: "Elise, when do you intend to behave like the adult that you technically are?"

Camilla: "Well, I for one think her cheer is a good complement to this gloomy kingdom, Leo."

Corrin: "Well said, Camilla. Every one of you is so dear to me. You've all been so patient kind since I lost my memory... I don't even mind being quarantined when I'm with you. I'm so grateful to have you all."

Xander: "We are grateful to have you as well. But, Corrin, I have some-"

Camilla: "Let me tell her, Xander! We have wonderful news, Corrin! Father has asked us to take you back to the capital!"/p

Corrin: "Really?! Does that mean..."

Camilla: "Yes. It means you can finally leave this drafty fortress. You must have been so lonely all this time, separated from the rest of the world... But now you'll be free!"

Elise: "Isn't that wonderful?!"

Corrin looked as if she was about to cry thanks to the good news.

Corrin: "It...it really is. Thanks, Elise. Wow... I'm finally leaving this place... Maybe now I can join you all as a soldier, fighting for Nohr?"

Xander: "There will be plenty of time to discuss the details with Father. Let us depart.

Northern Fortress: Hallway

Corrin company are walking towards the stables when they come across another maid. She wears blue clothes under a apron her hair is a darker shade of blue with a bit of red tint at the end of the ponytail. She has yellow eyes what seems to be a gem like marking on her forehead.

Lilith: "I hear you can finally leave the fortress. You must be very happy, Lady Corrin. Gunter has asked me to go with you to the capital so I can look after your horses."

Corrin: "Glad to hear it! I'd miss you if you weren't coming along too."

Xander: "Lilith, are the horses ready?"

Lilith: "Yes, milord. everything is ready, the horses seem excited for the trip. They are all very fond of Lady Corrin. Probably from all her time in the stables..."

Camilla: "Our Corrin does love animals. Such a kindhearted soul... Why, she even nursed an injured baby bird back to health one time!"

Lilith suddenly looked a bit sad.

Lilith: "Ah..."

Corrin: "Lilith, is something wrong?"

Lilith: "Oh...no. It's nothing."

Elise: "Isn't it obvious, Corrin? Lilith is sad because she's going to miss you!"

Corrin: "Miss me? But she's coming with us."

Elise: "Oh, right! Well then, I bet she's sad 'cause she won't have you all to herself anymore. You've always been especially fond of our sister, haven't you, Lilith?"

Lilith's face then turned red.

Lilith: "I, er-"

While Elise is teasing Lilith, A Nohrian soldier approached Xander.

"Milord, I have a message from King Garon that needs your immediate attention."

Xander: "Oh? what is it?

"Our scouts have said that they saw a bright light coming from the woods of the Forlorn. He wants you to go investigate the source of the light."

Xander:" It was probably just candle light from the lanterns there, so it was probably nothing."

"But, milord, Garon has ordered you to immediately."

Xander sighed turned to his companions, who were still teasing poor Lilith.

Xander:" As gripping as all this is, you lot shoul be on your way. You mustn't keep Father waiting."

Corrin:" Wait, you're not coming with us, Xander?"

Xander:" I wish I could, but Father has ordered me to go to the Woods of the Forlorn for the time being. Don't worry, I will see you there soon enough."

Corrin: "A-all right, Xander. I'll see you later."

Xander went ahead of the group, mounted his horse rode towards the east.

Gunter: "Flora, you will remain here to watch over the fortress. Jakob, Felicia I will accompany Lady Corrin. We may be gone for some time. Take good care of the place."

Flora: "Of course! You may rely on me. Safe travels, Lady Corrin!"

Corrin: "Thank you. I hope to see you again soon...just not here!"

The group then went into the stables when they mounted their horses, they rode towards the south.

Woods of the Forlorn

"Ngh."

Shulk opened his eyes studied his surroundings. He was surrounded by foreboding trees ruined gravestones, with lantern posts everywhere.

Shulk: Ugh. Wh-what happened? The last thing I remember was a voice, then a strange light engulfed me &-

Suddenly, Shulk noticed that he was alone.

Shulk: "Wait, Fiora? Fiora, where are you?!."

Shulk searched franticly until he found a blonde woman laying unconscious.

Shulk: "FIORA!"

Shulk rushed to Fiora's side shook her in hoping she would wake up.

Shulk: "Fiora! Fiora, please! Wake up, Fiora!"

Fiora: "*groan*"

Fiora finally opened her eyes to see Shulk. Shulk sighed in relief to see tha tshe was OK.

Fiora: "Shulk? Wha-what happened?"

Shulk: "I don't know. But are you feeling all right?"

Fiora: "Yeah, I think I can get up."

Shulk: "I'm afraid that's not what I meant. I mean, look at yourself!"

Fiora was confused with Shulk's statement until she looked at her body saw that she was wearing a white gold metallic jumpsuit.

Fiora: "What the-! My body, what happened to my- Wait. Shulk, your back!"

Shulk looked at his back saw a weird looking red sword with blue lines on it.

Shulk: "The Monado?! What's-

"*groan*"

Shulk Fiora heard another groan they looked around to find the source.

Shulk: "Let's worry about our situations later, Fiora. There's someone else here."

Shulk Fiora got up looked around until Shulk found the person groaning. It was another woman, but she had long, blue hair similarly colored clothes.

"Shulk: "Fiora, I found someone!"

Fiora rushed towards Shulk's location saw the woman.

Fiora: "Wait, isn't that-

Shulk: "Fiora, do you know her?"

Fiora: "Actually, I do. Let's help her up!"

Both Shulk Fiora helped the woman get up until she opened her eyes.

"Ngh."

Fiora: "Hey, are you OK?"

Lucina: "W-wait, that voice..."

Lucina, finally able to stand on her own, shook her head saw the two people who helped her got up, one of which she seemed to recognize.

Lucina: "Fiora? Is that you?"

Fiora: "Lucina! It's been a long time! How's Chrom?"

Lucina: "Oh, he's-"

Lucina just realized what happened & looked around her surroundings.

Lucina: "Oh no, Father!"

Lucina kept looking for Chrom but he was nowhere in site.

Lucina: "No, oh gods no... What am I going to do?"

Fiora: "Hey, don't worry, Lucina. Whatever happens, we'll help you."

Lucina: "Thank you, Fiora. But I've been meaning to ask, who's your friend?"

Shulk: "I was thinking the exact same thing."

Fiora: "Oh! Sorry you two. Shulk, this is Lucina. Lucina, this is my friend, Shulk."

Lucina: "Well, it is a pleasure to meet you, Shulk."

Shulk: "Likewise. Though, Fiora, how did you two meet?"

Both Fiora Lucina took turns explaining an incident that involved their worlds, where Fiora teamed up with other people from other worlds to combat a great threat. Fiora her

group first met Lucina her father while they were inside a giant tree where the two joined the group.

Shulk: "Wow. That was some adventure."

Fiora: "Yeah, I didn't tell you guys about it because I thought you wouldn't believe me. Sorry."

Shulk: "It's all right, Fiora. though I have a question, Lucina. How did you get here?"

Lucina: "Well, my father & I were at the Outrealm Gates when I heard a voice. then, there was this light after that, I was here."

Fiora: "Wait, you heard a voice? We also heard a voice before that light engulfed us!"/

Shulk: "If we all heard the same voice & were engulfed by the same light, then what does it mean? where are we?"

Lucina: If the Outrealm Gates sent me here, then that means that Robin might be in this world! But if so, then where-

Just then, they heard noises of horses galloping towards their location. They turned to the where the noise is coming from saw a group of men heading towards them. they looked like soldiers but what caught the trio's attention was them man leading them. The soldiers then stopped when they reached the trio & the blonde haired man walked towards them.

Xander: "Halt, strangers! State your names & business here in Nohr!"

Lucina: Nohr? As in one of the mythical kingdoms?

Shulk: "W-wait! We mean no harm! My name is Shulk these are my friends, Fiora & Lucina. We don't know how we got here."

Xander: "Hmph, what strange names. I am Xander, Crown Prince of Nohr. & what do you mean you don't know how you got here?"

Fiora: "W-well, sir...er, I mean, your majesty, we just suddenly woke up here. Like Shulk said, we mean no harm."

Xander: "Very well. But I will take the three of you to the capital right away. My Father will decide on what to do with you."

Xander ordered two of the soldiers to escort Shulk Fiora while he escorted Lucina towards his horse. As the three got on to the horses of their respective escort, they immediately head off towards the Nohrian capital.

Xander: Shulk, Fiora & Lucina, huh. What strange names. those weapons they carry, they felt similar to Seigfried. Just who are they? They can't be Hoshidans, but if that's the case, then where do they come from?