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Bold is for attacks

Robin's POV

It took us a while to arrive at Regna Ferox, along the way I chatted with the Shepherds; Lissa seemed to be slightly annoyed…maybe it's because I was talking to other people besides me?

I like Lissa, we get along great and she always smiles with me…which makes me smile too.

The warrior's realm of Regna Ferox was cold as ice, it was snowing and the temperature was well below zero. Soon after entering the other nation we came across a massive fort that seemed to stretch on for miles.

Lissa was shivering and standing close to me, huddling for warmth. Even the horses seemed to be freezing.

You know all this…and Vaike still has no shirt on…

"This is some sort of fortress." I said.

"Yes, it's called the Longfort." Chrom explained "It stretches the whole border."

"The khans who rule over Ferox are wary of outsiders." Frederick explained "Still don't mistake a lack of hospitality of hostility. This only requires us to be diplomatic."

"Negotiating isn't my strong suit…" Chrom sighed "Just remember that our actions here reflect on all of Ylisse so be smart."

"Yes Captain…" Everyone groaned.

"Hmmm…" I hummed.

"What is it?" Lissa asked.

"You hear that?" I asked.

"No what?"

"Clanging metal…their guards are on the move."

"What? Why would they-?" Chrom said confused.

"Beats me, but they look ready to attack." I answered "we should get ready."

"Perhaps it's best to pool supplies and select who should be ready to fight." Frederick suggested "Robin may be able to provide valuable insight."

"Indeed Robin what do you suggest?" Chrom asked.

"Hmm…" I looked at my available combatants "Vaike looks half frostbit, he needs to rest, the rest should form up like this…"

Everyone took up positions in case we were attacked.

A woman at the gate demanded to know who we were.

"I'm here for an audience with the khans!" Chrom yelled "I'm from House Ylisse!"

The second Chrom took one step the guards got defensive.

"We are not your enemy." Frederick glared "Exalt Emmeryn sent us to discuss things with you."

"My only interests are keeping bandits like you out."

"Do we really look like bandits?" I wondered

"I don't know…maybe?" Stahl shrugged.

"I look nothing like a bandit!" Virion spat.

"Indeed…you are dressed far too formally to be a bandit." Miriel observed.

"You think you're the first "Ylisseans" to attempt to cross the border?" the guardswoman asked "I have the authority to kill you on the spot."

"How dare you!" Frederick yelled "You are in the presence of a prince, the exalt's own kin."

"Yeah sure I am." The guard laughed "I'm done talking; we can settle this the Regna Ferox way. Prove who you are in battle!"

"Dammit!" Chrom yelled "Just listen for one damn second!"

"FIRE!"

"Oh crap!"

The troops on the upper wall began hurling javelins at us. Most of us were quick to jump out of the way.

"Oh no Chrom!"

I blinked…and Chrom was gone.

"Up there!"

In the sky…was a flying horse and Chrom was on it. The horse flew back around and dropped him off, and I notice Sumia was the other rider.

"That was close." She smiled.

"Thank you." Chrom smiled "Is this…the one from earlier?"

"Oh she's just a big sweetie." Sumia giggled petting the animal.

"Well thanks to both of you." Chrom said.

"We need to focus on the situation." Frederick said "Things have escalated rapidly."

"Here they come!" I yelled as the get opened and troops poured out.

"I guess we're doing it the Ferox way." Chrom laughed.

"A word." Virion said stepping over "It appears the fair Sumia and her steed will be joining us in battle."

"Yes, they can move fast and quick, it'll be useful."

"Yes, but Pegasi are also very weak to archers like myself." The man said "So use caution in maneuvering them."

"Noted." I nodded "Move out!"

Hey…when did that guy in the armor get here, he's chatting with Chrom so I assume he's on our side.

We split into two groups Chrom, Lissa, Sully, Frederick and I went to the left, Virion, Miriel, Stahl and Sumia went to the left.

"Hmm…" I mumbled "I wonder…"

"What is it?" Chrom asked.

"Must we always fight side by side, or can we fight together?" I suggested "Couldn't we do things like split horses and such? Yes…Yes it can work! I want to try it now!"

"Uhh…you got a look in your eye." Chrom gulped.

"Chrom get on Sully's horse."

"Excuse me?!"

"Just do it man!" I snapped

"Alright stop yelling!"

As we progressed I noticed the way forward was locked off, we'd need a key to progress.

"Damn we're stuck." I said "We've got no way forward."

"I believe I have a solution to the problem." Frederick said holding up a key.

"Great!"

We went up to the second level of the fort and I was the other team was doing the saw on their side. We made our way passed the troops at the top and found the rude woman from before. She was clad in heavy armor and had no intention of letting us pass.

"This battle will show the truth to your words."

Chrom and the woman started to duel and so Chrom was on the attack.

"RAHHH!"

He broke her guard and his sword came close to her throat "This good enough?!"

"So the claims…were true." She groaned.

She quickly stood up and bowed "Sincerest apologies Prince, I mistook you for a brigand thug. I will send word of your arrival and then escort you to the capital myself."

"Thank you, I appreciate that."

"Wow…she's like a different person." I observed.

"In Ferox, Strength is the most important thing." Frederick explained.

"Can we get going?" Lissa shivered near me "I'm freezing to the bone."

"Yes it won't get warm out here." Chrom laughed.

Later.

"Please wait here; I will summon the khan at once." The woman said walking off.

"All right." Chrom answered.

"What is a Kahn anyway?" I asked.

"The leader of Regna Ferox, out training most likely." Chrom said "Battle is politics here, we saw that first hand."

"A warrior ruler huh…I can see it now, a huge hairy guy with a barrel chest."

"Well I have a big chest…do continue."

I turned around as saw a woman, tan skin, and long blonde hair; she was wearing blood red armor.

"Uhh….crap."

"I assume you are the khan?" Chrom gulped.

"One of them, I'm the east khan, my name is Flavia." The woman smirked "Apologies for the border incident. You are more than welcome here."

"I hope to put that misunderstanding behind us." Chrom smiled "Have people posing as Ylisseans really been attacking your border?"

"Yeah, damn Plegian punks." She grumbled "We know it's them, have paperwork that says as much, they're probably trying to spark issues between us."

"Damn…sorry." Chrom said.

"Talk however you like." Flavia laughed "I sure don't care. I like you already, I know why you're here…But, I can't help you."

"Why not~" Lissa whined.

"I don't have that kind of authority." She shrugged.

"Aren't…you a khan?" I asked confused.

"I'm ONE of the khans, don't you fools listen, there are two, East and West, every so often we have a tournament and the victor gets sovereignty, last time I lost."

"So we'd have to ask him." I said."

"Correct…or maybe…the next fight is coming up, and I do need some champions."

"Huh?"

"I hear the Shepherds are very capable, perhaps you would represent me in the coming battle. If you win and I become the ruling khan the alliance you seek is yours."

"Seems we have no choice." Chrom said "How many will you need."

"Ehh…a handful." Flavia shrugged "You pick who you want to fight, I suggest you do it quickly the battle is in two days."

"Not a lot of time." I hissed.

Later.

"Uhh…" I groaned wanting to bang my head against the wall.

"Hey…" Lissa said standing in the door frame "What's wrong."

"I stumped." I said "I'm having trouble picking out or force for the fight."

"You look like a ball of stress." She laughed "here…I'll give you a massage."

"Lissa…"

"How is this?" she said jamming her finger into my back.

"AHH…OHHH yeah…." I moaned "That's it…right there."

"See…I know what I'm doing…and now?'

"AHHH TOO COLD!"

"Hahaha!" she started laughing.

I shook my cloak out and a frog jumped off.

"What the heck Lissa?!"

She was still laughing "That was so funny."

"Seriously? I'm busy!"

"But…you aren't as stressed out right." She smiled.

What the…it's like she's glowing…

"Yeah…I guess so."

"You can figure this out." She smiled walking off "Get some rest…."

It's odd…When I'm with Lissa it's different then when I'm with Chrom or someone else…

The next Day.

We had assembled in the area, for our fighting force I had selected Myself, Chrom, Miriel, Sully, Lissa and Virion.

How come we were only allowed six but they have nine…whatever.

"Chrom!" Lissa yelled "Look!"

Commanding the other side…was the man from the forest, Marth.

"I see…Hey!" Chrom yelled "One question."

"…"

"All right…you're sword can speak for you!"

Chrom ran forward and dueled with Marth, the strange thing was…Marth sword looked identical to Chrom's Falchion, which was one of a kind…or at least supposed to be.

"Who taught you to fight?" Chrom said exchanging blows.

"My father!"

The two separated and Chrom came back to us.

"Marth is more than capable." I said "Mind your distance."

There were two axe men on the other side, but Chrom and Sully dealt with them while Miriel and Virion shot down the opposing mages. I used my lighting magic to zap down the heavily armored foes.

"This is Checkmate!" I said culling one more.

"Keep it up!" Lissa cheered tending to Chrom.

"It's just Marth now." I said.

"Then lest take him out." Chrom smirked running off.

"Tell me." Chrom said confronting the boy "Who is your father?"

"We've talked enough today…"

"Very well…" Chrom said "Lissa owes you her life and for that I am grateful, but right now I must keep the interests of Ylisse at heart. I won't stay my blade, but I'll try not to shame you."

"What youthful arrogance." He murmured "Let's see just who shames who?!"

Chrom and Marth clashed again.

Right now this isn't about a fair fight, it's about winning.

"Thunder!"

A bolt cracked down and zapped Marth.

"AHHHH!"

His scream…is almost feminine…how odd.

Chrom smacked the other Falchion away.

"The East wins!"

Once the crowd cleared out Flavia came down to thank us.

"Excellent job!" she smiled "A well fought victory. The alliance is yours."

"Thank you." Chrom smiled happily.

"It's been ages since I was in charge, feels good to be back." She cheered "Let's celebrate friends."

"As always Flavia is jumping at the chance to have a party." A deep voice said.

We all turned around and saw a muscular black man with an eye patch.

"Umm, who are you?"

"I' the guy you just kicked out of power, Basilio." The man grumbled "I really thought I had picked the stronger guy."

"What do you know about that man?" Chrom asked.

"Who Marth…he just showed up, knocked my old champ on his ass and I knew he was my guy. Anyway…he scrammed the second the fight ended."

"He's so dark a mysterious." Lissa giggled.

"It sounds like you're infatuated with him." I laughed.

"No…" she said blushing "I…have my eye on someone else."

"Ehh?" Chrom said raising an eyebrow "What was that."

"Nothing!" Lissa cheered "Lighten up."

"If this fascinating discussion is over we best start heading home." Frederick said "the exalt will want to hear of these developments."

"Right as always Frederick."

Hang on a sec." Basilio said "I've got a gift for ya. Get in here!"

A tall slender man in a fur outfit walked in and stared at us.

"This is my old champ Lon'qu" the khan explained "He ain't much of a talker but he's great with a sword. He's as good as Marth in my mind. I still don't know how Marth beat him."

"What?" Lissa said "but he looks so strong."

Lissa walked up and stared.

"Get away from me woman." Lon'qu glared.

"Hey, what did I say?"

"Oh yeah!" Basilio laughed "He's got some issues with the ladies, don't worry, he knows what he's doing. Consider him my contribution to the cause."

"Are you sure about this?" Chrom asked.

"He's your guy now."

"And you Lon'qu?"

"You're in charge, he commands, I cut people…seems cut and dry to me."

"All right then, welcome on board."

"Let's get going."

AN

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