Background song is Conquest ~ Ablaze from Fire Emblem: Awakening.
RobinXLucina After Valm War
Chapter 9: Irreconcilable Paths
Chrom says "...Risen. And lots of them."
"Be careful." Lucina says "I feel a dark power emanating from them. Darker than usual. They resemble the monsters that drove us to the brink of extinction in my future..."
"I feel it too." Chrom says "They seem stronger than any we've face before."
Lucina says "Perhaps we needn't fight this battle. We're miles from the nearest village... These Risen may never threaten anyone."
Chrom says "They aren't the only power at work here. There's something else... Something strong."
The Shepherds make with their preparations with Robin going with Galeforce Users in a lot of groups. The battle then begins.
Walhart shouts "Useless husks! Do you bend the knee to me already?! Pah! I've no use for blind obedience! I need you to face me! I was driven off the path to conquest, and only blood will see me returned to it! Only HIS blood!"
The Group battles the army of Risen. Soon Enough through, Cordelia brings Chrom And Sumia closer to A Horseback man. The Shepherds turn ends and so begins the counter attacks with end most of the other risen. The shepherds next turn comes and more of the risen fall to the feet of the shepherds. Chrom then approaches Walhart.
"Walhart! You survived?!" Chrom shouts.
"My Heart beats no more... But the flame of life within me refuses to gutter out. This marks the third and final time our blades will cross!" Walhart says.
"The war haws ended, Walhart!" Chrom shouts and then says "We've no reason left to fight."
"We have EVERY reason! A conqueror rules by strength alone. Defeat is death, and I must rise again!" Walhart says.
Chrom says "That's utter nonsense! The fell dragon is reborn and plans to destroy this world! If you're really so set on battle, then fight at my side."
Walhart says "Such Arrogance. This world is mine! I suffer no one to harm what is mine, be they man, dragon, or otherwise."
"Then let's strike him down together." Chrom says.
"Words will not divert my course. Only Steel! If you would claim me, draw your blade and make it so!" Walhart says.
Chrom sighs and says "Fine! We can fight again... But when I defeat you THIS time, you will join my cause!"
Chrom strikes at Walhart with all his strength and with a critical hit as well.
"Ngh..." Walhart says "Then The exalt-to-be is... The conqueror in true..."
That ends the last of The Shepherds Turn. A Risen Troubouar Rides toward Chrom and is struck down by Chrom after Sumia protects him. This ends the battle
Walhart just stays quiet for a bit.
"You gave your word, Walhart. Now fight with us." Chrom says.
Walhart says "First I must know how you defeated me. I have never lacked strength."
"No, you're far stronger than me. Even now I think that's true." Chrom says "But you stand alone. My own strength is but a fraction of the strength I wield. My allies hone and temper me. They boost my morale and guide my actions."
"You tread the path of kings." Walhart says.
Chrom asks "What?"
"you rule by winning hearts." Walhart says "... I rule by winning battles. We are opposites, you and I. I cannot change. I tread the path of the conqueror, and conquerors walk alone. However, I am curious to see just how far your kingly parth can lead you.
A Little Time Later, Frederick Approaches Chrom with his Report.
Frederick says "The wounded have been treated and the horses loaded. We should hurry on, milord."
"The path of the conqueror..." Chrom thinks out loud.
"Milord?" Frederick says.
Chrom says "Sorry. Just thinking out loud. You know, honestly I'm a bit jealous of Walhart. He stands for strength above all things. he has no regrets, no doubts. He's a juggernaut that charges forward and mows down whatever gets in his way. I'm... not like that. My steps are often plagued with question and worry."
"Perhaps such emotions are part and parcel of your path, milord. Not obstacles to it." Frederick says.
"How do you mean?" Chrom asks.
"The doubtless man's path is straight, but not always true. A juggernaut does not pause to correct trajectory. It merely presses on. But by stopping, doubting, and occasionally doubling back, you keep a truer course. I could not serve a conqueror, milord. And I pray you not think prudence a flaw."
Chrom is silent for a sec and then says "Thank you, Frederick."
"Not at all, Milord." Frederick Says. "Shall we, then?"
"Of course. Forward!" Chrom says, pauses for a sec, and then continues "For now."
Robin and Lucina also have a talk about the path of a conqueror that is similiar to Chrom's and Frederick's with Lucina being the Frederick and Robin being the Chrom. Both lead together.
TBC...