Disclaimer: I do not own fire emblem
Chapter 2: Sword of Spirit
A small altar lies on the outskirts of Bulgar. This ancient temple, sacred to the people of Sacae, has long been known for its powerful bond to the world of spirits. Before starting their journey, our travelers come here to pray for their well-being. At this altar, Lyn's hand is directed to a grand inheritance.
"Mark ,hold a moment, and allow me a short detour. There is a sacred sword enshrined in an altar east of here" said Lyn. "The people of Sacae go there to pray for safety at the onset of a long journey".
"Oh! How quaint!" said Sain.
"The teaching of Elimine have the most followers in Elibe" stated Kent. "Its nice to see that, here at least, the ancient customs are still observed".
"I beg you pardon, milady" said a stranger to Lyn.
Mark glances towards the woman.
"What's the matter is something wrong" said Mark.
"Please you must help the priest at the altar. Bandits are trying to steal the Mani Katti" said the woman as she ran off.
"Lyn, you're planning something aren't you" asked Mark.
"Yes, lets visit those houses over there and get some information on the altar" said Lyn.
"Good idea Lyn. Let's move out" ordered Mark.
After talking to people at their houses.
"I got some information on the Mani Katti" yelled Kent.
"I learned of that horseback we cant traverse mountains" said Sain.
"I learned of a weak wall" said Lyn.
"OK, Lyn and I will head for the main entrance while you two work on that weak wall understood" ordered Mark.
"Yes sir" said Kent and Sain.
Lyn and Mark rushed the entrance of the altar as Kent and Sain went to work chipping away at the weak wall.
Mark ran up to a bandit spun around and stabbed him in the throat with his sword, as Lyn slashed another bandit wide open.
Kent decapitated a bandit that tried to get Sain.
As Lyn and Mark got to the entrance, Kent and Sain had finally broken thru the weak wall.
Lyn ran up to fight the leader of the bandits but Mark stopped her.
"Let me fight him" said Mark.
"He's all yours" said Lyn with a smile.
"Thank you" said Mark before rushing the bandit leader.
"Who do you think you are? What chance do you have against me?" said Glass.
"I am Mark and I am your destroyer. You shall not take the sacred sword." yelled Mark
"I may not be able to use the sacred blade but this blade will do" said Glass as he picked up his huge sword and attacked Mark.
"Die Glass" yelled Mark.
They clashed blades but were unable to exchange blows they parried each attack on each other but Mark gained the upper hand and quickly beheaded the bandit.
"Mark congrats on defeating the bandit" said Sain.
The priest came out from the back.
"Sir are you hurt?" asked Lyn.
"Thanks to you I came out unscathed" said the priest.
"The sword is it safe?" Mark asked.
"Yes, I have sealed the sword safely away. Until I remove my spell, the sword cannot be drawn." said the priest. "Now, as a token of my gratitude, I shall allow you to lay hands upon the Mani Katti. Touch the blade's pattern and pray for a safe journey"
"Oh, thank you so much" said Lyn before laying her hand on the Mani Katti.
The sword started to glow.
"Now there's something you don't see very often" said Mark with surprise.
"The sword.. It's...glowing" said Lyn.
"Ah..It's the power of the spirits. They have looked into your soul and they call out to you" said the priest.
"What does that mean?" asked Lyn.
"Lyn to understand try to draw the blade" said Mark as he watches carefully.
Lyn grabbed the handle of the Mani Katti and pulled.
"It came out...effortlessly" said a stunned Lyn.
"I never dared to hope that I might meet the wielder of the Mani Katti in my life. I am indeed fortunate to see your sword reach your hands" said the priest.
"My sword?" said Lyn.
"Lyn, it's time to go" said Mark.
"So this is the Mani Katti... A blade with no equal" said Sain
"This is all so unbelievable. Perhaps, the most famous sword in all of Sacae... in my hand" said Lyn.
"It's not so strange. In fact, many legends tell similar tales... Special blades all over the land call out to their proper owners" stated Kent. "And yet, when I saw you draw that blade, Lyndis...I felt something extraordinary. That sword was waiting for you. You were meant to draw it."
"Stop it! I.. I'm nothing special!" said Lyn.
"Think of it this way some weapons feel more comfortable in your hand, right? Well that Mani Katti itself feels very comfortable with you" said Sain.
"Does that make it any easier for you to accept?" asked Mark. "Cause none of us can use it"
"It... does feel right in my hand. A blade only I can wield" said Lyn.
"Perfect now only if I could draw my own sword" said Mark under his breath.
"Kent, Sain please let me have a moment with Mark" said Lyn, as Mark curiously looked at Lyn.
"As you wish milady" said Kent as he lead Sain away.
"Well what ever you're planning-" started Mark before he quickly grabbed his head., as some of his memories came flooding back.
Three men on a field. One was injured the other two were uninjured and one ran to his fallen companion and the other fled. But to Mark he thought he was the one who had fled.
"I was a coward I fled the battle and left my companions for dead" whispered Mark under his breath.,
"Mark what are you talking about you are no coward" said Lyn.
"Lyn..." said Mark.
"I know you aren't you stood up to that bandit to protect me. You would sacrifice yourself for me. I don't know what kind of man you were before I meet you but I know the way you are know is the man I have fallen in love with" said Lyn with a smile.
"You... You love me" said Mark.
"Yes Mark, I do" said Lyn.
Mark and Lyn sat there for a moment until.
"No, I cannot. I cannot love you Lyn" Mark said very suddenly.
"W—what, why not Mark?" asked Lyn.
"Because you're a noble and I'm a peasant it would be dishonorable to your grandfather for me to love you, Lyn" said Mark.
"Lyn, I'm sorry so please forget about me forget about this" said Mark before walking off leaving Lyn to cry.
But in his heart he knew he cared for her.
'Lyn, I can't love you until I know that I am worthy of your love until then please Lyn forgive me' said Mark inside his head.