Hello everyone, sorry for the wait, things have been a lot recently and I've been doing my best to power through it and write as much as I could.

Now another thing, someone asked me if I could do persona story, and I started to think about it, then I came up with an idea of a Persona 4 X Pokemon Ranger Crossover. (And if you're wondering why Pokemon Ranger, it's because out of all my stories, the ones I have out now and the ones I'm saving for later, Pokemon ranger is the one Pokemon game I haven't used yet.) (Also I'll be using both the anime and the game when I'm writing the story, using the best of both parts. But I'm going to use Persona 4 Golden for most of the story.)

The idea is that Pokemon have been going missing on the Pokemon World, so the Pokemon Rangers are investigating the cause, and while investigating My OC and his partner gets dragged into TV world, and in the TV world he witness the first murder, feeling guilty about being unable to save her, he works with the Persona 4 Team to help find out the person behind this murder.

Now that was just the base of the idea, I'm still working out a few ideas for it, but what do you think, is this something you want to read? Please leave a review if you're interested in reading it. (Also I plan to post it after I'm done with Fire Emblem, so please don't tell me to wait, I was planning to, tell me if you're interested in reading it.)

So here's chapter 25.

Chapter 25

Sibling Blades Clash Over Magma

After running for a bit everyone stopped in a mountain range. While everyone was catching Say'ri was talking to Chrom and Robin. "Just as I thought: the turncloaks only made a show of opposing us. We're clear of them. But Yen'fay's forces approach swiftly. It won't be long now." Say'ri said to everyone.

"We should hasten south to meet them, and distance ourselves from Walhart. This battle will be challenge enough without the Conqueror breathing down our backs." Robin said to everyone, as Chrom looked at an active volcano, letting out smoke.

"Another concern: the dynasts who betrayed us. They attacked us and let us go both, because it suited their purpose. Should they attack us from behind as we battle Yen'fay, it would be an easy victory. They would curry favor with the empire without risk of injury. This is how they think." Say'ri said to everyone, making Robin think.

"We cannot defend two fronts. We'll need to choose our battlefield carefully. Say'ri, that mountain- I've seen it smoke for hours but I see no trees on it, anywhere?" Chrom asked Say'ri.

"What… ah. That is no forest fire, sir. It's a volcano. Have you ever seen one? That one is called the Demon's Ingle. It is known and feared by all people of Valm. few dare even get close, lest they anger the wicked fire god." Say'ri said to Chrom.

"Hmm… Robin? Are you thinking what I'm thinking?" Chrom asked Robin. "Only if you're wondering how quickly we can reach the volcano." Robin said to Chrom. "G-go to the Demon's Ingle?! Do you know what you're saying?" Say'ri asked Chrom and Robin.

"I'm saying your opportunistic former friends wouldn't dare risk following us. And we can use the flames as barriers, to limit how your brother's army approaches." Robin said to Say'ri. "Mmm… And my brother will still come. His stubborn pride will force his hand." Say'ri said to Robin.

"Then it seems we have our strategy." Chrom said to everyone. "Tis a risky plan, but I can devise none better. And you two seem to have a peculiar talent for performing miracles." Say'ri said to everyone, before everyone started to head towards the volcano.

Once everyone reached the volcano, many of the forces were holding a defensive line on the stable ground of the volcano, the Shepherds were walking over an active magma river that let them get a clear path to the Valmese leader.

And Leading them was a black samurai with a long white ponytail, who was not happy to be here. With them was Then a snail that was tall enough to reach Willaims knees, with a lava-like body and a rock-like shell.

"It looks like they're ready for our defense and brought Magcargo with them." Ethan said to everyone. "Are those what those slugs called?" Donnel asked Ethan. "Here." Ethan said to Donnel, as he pulled out his Rotom Phone.

Magcargo.

The Lava Pokemon.

Fire / Rock.

According To Folklore, A Sudden Increase In The Wild Magcargo Population Heralds A Volcanic Eruption.

Then Excellus teleported in next to the Valmese leader. "Why, general Yen'fay, such a melancholic air about you today. Whatever is the problem? Oh, is today the day you face off against your beloved sister? Dear me, of course it is! Well then, of course you'd be in a foul mood." Excellus said to the samurai.

"She is a rebel and traitor to the empire. I have no sister." Yen'fay said to Excellus. "Oh very good, very good- right out of the book, General Yen'fay!" Excellus said to Yen'fay. 'And I commenced your acting ability… very convincing! I think your men all heard you.' Excellus thought, as he looked around at Yen'fay's men.

"In any case, I'm SO glad I can trust you not to take it easy on her ragtag little troupe." Excellus said to Yen'fay. Yen'fay said nothing. "Yes, we BOTH know why you'd never let any of her comrades escape, don't we? Oh, I know it must be so difficult, General. But think of it this way: You still have a family. A big one! The whole imperial army is your family now! Well, I should run. DO tell your little sister I say hello? Ta ta!" Excellus said to Yen'fay, before teleporting away.

On the battlefield to prevent overcrowding everyone, they split into small teams. The first and main team was Robin, Chrom, Lissa, Hannah, Lucina, Say'ri and their Pokemon.

The second team was Sumia, Cordelia, Cherche, and their Pokemon.

The third group was Lon'qu, Gaius, Olivia, and their Pokemon.

The next group was Theo, Layla, Harper, with Passimian, Lunatone, and Roserade out of their Pokeballs.

Another group was Frederick, Miriel, and their Pokemon.

Donnel, Ethan, Henry, and their Pokemon were a group as well with Ethan having Shiftry.

Sully, Madison, Daniel, and their Pokemon were a group with Madison having Salazzle out, and Daniel having Greedent out.

Stahl and Tauros were unlocked to get Vaike, Gregor and their Pokemon in his group.

Ricken and Dodrio had the heavy hitters of Libra, Connor, and their Pokemon in his group.

There was a Maribelle, Therja, Grace, and their Pokemon as a group, with Grace having Milotic out

Holding the back of the line was Kellam, Kjelle, Morgan, and their Pokemon.

Nah, Noire, Laurent and their Pokemon were a group as well.

The last group was Yarne, Severa, Sophia, and their Pokemon.

Panne and Cinderace were paired up with Anna and Carbink.

And Nowi and Druddigon were paired with Virion and Lurantis.

With the groups split, everyone started to charge at the Valmese forces, with the Yen'fay unfazed by their attack.

"Flygon, use Earthquake." Nah said to Flygon, as she turned into her dragon form. "Flygon." Flygon said, as he slammed his tail into the ground, shaking the ground and some Valmese's Soldiers. Then Nah fired a burst of fire at the Valmese Soldiers, taking out most of them, and knocking the rest down.

But the Valmese Soldiers started to get up. "Polteagest use Giga Drain." Noire said to Polteagest. "Polteagest." Polteagest said, as the Valmese Soldiers glowed green and green energy orb went from them and into Polteagest.

"Now Galvantula, use Electroweb." Laurent said to Galvantula, as he charged up a fire spell. "Galvantula." Galvantula said, as he fired electricity in the shape of webbing at the Valmese Soldiers. The webbing zapped the Valmese Soldiers and trapped them, making it easy for Laurent to finish them with a large fire spell.

With Yarne, Severa, Sophia, and their Pokemon, they were moving through the battlefield avoiding the lava, when they ran into some Valmese Sages and Magcargos. The Magcargos then let out streams of fire at everyone, as the Valmese Sages fired fire spells at them.

"Diggersby use Rock Tomb to block those flames." Yarne said to Diggersby." Diggersby said, as he slammed his ears into the ground, forcing molten rocks out of the ground around everyone, and blocked the flames, and letting everyone take cover.

"Liepard, make a lot of coins with Pay Day." Severa said to Liepard. "And Hatterene, use Psychic on those coins, and hit those enemies." Sophia said to Hatterene. "Liepard." Liepard said, as summoned a large pile of coins. "Hatterene." Hatterene said as her eyes glowed pink, and a pink outline appeared on the coins.

Hatterene then flung the coins at the Valmese Sages and Magcargo's heads, forcing them to stop their attack, and try to cover their faces. This gave Sophia the opening she needed to fire a fire spell at them, disorienting them even more, letting Yarne turn into his beast form and rush them with Severa.

Meanwhile, Anne, Panne, and their Pokemon ran into some Valmese Sages that started to cast spells at them. "Carbink use Dazzling Gleam." Anna said to Carbink. "Carbink." Carbink said, as he let out a blind multi-color light, blinding the Valmese Sages and making them stop their spells.

"Cinderace helped me with Flame Charge." Panne said to Cinderace. As she changed into her beast form. "Cinderace." Cinderace said, as he encased himself in flames, and he and Panne rushed the Valmese Sages, taking them out.

With Virion and Nowi, some Valmese Fighters were charging at them. "Lurantis, stop them with Petal Blizzard." Virion said to Lurantis. "Lurantis." Lurantis said, as she let out a flurry of pink petals at the Valmese, trapping them within a wall of petals.

"Druddigon finishes anyone left with Dragon Claw." Nowi said to Druddigon, as she turned into her dragon form. "Druddigon." Druddigon said, as his claws became encased in teal energy. Nowi then fired a massive blast of fire at the Valmese Fighters, taking out the petals and most of the Valmese Fighters, and whoever was left were taken out by Druddigon slashing them with his claws.

While flying around, Cherche, Sumia, Cordelia, and their Pokemon noticed a large group of Valmese Sages that started to cast lightning spells at them. "Hydreigon, quick, use Hyper Voice." Cherche said as they all avoided the lighting. "HYDREIGON!" Hydreigon roared, letting out a massive burst of sound, making the Valmese Sages stop their spells and cover their ears.

"Now Altaria, use Moonblast." Sumia said to Altaria. "Altaria." Altaria said, as energy from a moon went into her, and she fired a large white ball at the Valmese Sages, blinding them and knocking them to the ground.

"Talonflame, follow us with Flare Blitz." Cordelia said to Talonflame, as she, Sumia, and Cherche rushed the Valmese Sages. "Talonflame." Talonflame said, as she encased herself in flames and helped take out the Valmese sages with Cordelia, Sumia, and Cherche.

With Olivia, Lon'qu, Gaius, they reached a few Valmese Soldiers and some Magcargo without being spotted. "Primarina, surprise them with Sparkling Aria." Olivia said to Primarina. "Primarina." Primarina said, as she blew a lot of bubbles full of water. This confused the Valmese Soldiers and Magcargos, before Primarina sang a high note, making the bubble pop and splash water everywhere, surprising all of the Valmese Soldiers and knocking out the Magcargos.

"While they're distracted. Medicham, get rid of their weapons with Psychic." Lon'qu said to Medicham. "Medicham." Medicham said, as his eyes glowed pink. Then pink outlines appeared on the Valmese Soldiers weapons, and all of their weapons flew out of their hands into the lava, melting them. This surprised and confused the Valmese Soldiers.

"Now, Thievul take the first with Quick Attack." Gaius said to Thievul. "Thievul." Thievul said, as he moved at high speed and attacked the Valmese Soldiers first, knocking a few of them off their feet, with Gaius, Lon'qu, and Olivia right behind him.

With Theo, Layla, and Harper, Valmese Sages were firing fire spells at them from across a stream of lava. "Passimian use Fling." Theo said to Passimian, as they all dodged the fire spells. "And Lunatone use Power Gem as well." Layla said to Lunatone.

"Passimian." Passimian said, as he picked up molten rocks and threw it at the Valmese Sages. "Lunatone." Lunatone said, as they made gemstones appear and fired beams of light from the gemstones at Valmese Sages.

This caused the Valmese Sages to stop casting their spells and use their arms to protect their faces. "Roserade use Sludge Bomb." Harper said to Roserade, as Layla started to cast a fire spell. "Roserade." Roserade said, as she made a ball of purple goo and threw it at the Valmese Sages, at the same Layla cast her spell. The fire spell and purple goo hit the Valmese Sages, and took them out with a big purple explosion.

With Miriel, Frederick, and their Pokemon, they ran into some Valmese Knights that were having a hard time with the heat from the lava. "Castform use Flamethrower." Miriel said to Castform, as she cast a fire spell. "Castform." Castform said, as she let out a steam of fire, at the same time Miriel cast the fire spell. The flames hit the Valmese Knights, but they used their shield to block the flames. But the heat from the lava and flames was enough to make their shields hot enough to cause them to drop them.

"Now Luxray, use Wild Charge." Frederick said to Luxray, as they rushed the Valmese Knights. "Luxray." Luxray said, as he encased himself in electricity, and he and Frederick smashed through the Valmese Knights.

With Henry, Donnel, Ethan, and their Pokemon, they ran into a group of Magcargo that let out a steam of fire at them, mainly aiming for Shiftry. "Shiftry, use Bounce and get out of the way." Ethan said to Shiftry, as the rest of them backed away from the flames. "Shiftry." Shiftry said, as he jumped up and back, avoiding the flames.

"Honchkrow, stop them with Sucker Punch." Henry said to Honchkrow. "Honchkrow." Honchkrow said, as he moved at high speed. Honchkrow then slammed his talons into the first of the Magcargo, stunning it and forcing it back into the other Magcargos, making all of them stop their attacks.

"Now clear the way for us Mudsdale with High Horsepower." Donnel said to Mudsdale. "Mudsdale." Mudsdale said, as an orange outline appeared on him. Mudsdale then smashed through the Magcargos clearing away for everyone.

With Sully, Madison, Daniel, and their Pokemon, a large number of Valmese Fighters were charging at them. "Salazzle use Poison Gas." Madison said to Salazzle, as she fired a few arrows into a couple of the Valmese Fighters legs, making them fall and trip all over themselves. "Salazzle." Salazzle said, as she fired a purple cloud at the Valmese Fighters, making them feel weak as it passed them.

"Bouffalant/Greedent use Giga Impact." Sully and Daniel said to Bouffalant and Greedent. "Bouffalant/Greedent." Bouffalant and Greedent let out massive amounts of white energy and charged at the Valmese Fighters, tearing through them like paper, with Sully taking out a couple while she was riding Bouffalant. And any left was taken out by Daniel, as he, Madison, and Salazzle went after Sully, Bouffalant, and Greedent.

With Gregor, Stahl, Vaike, and their Pokemon, they were locked in combat with a few Valmese Soldiers. "Lycanroc use Rock Slide." Gregor said to Lycanroc, as he forced a Valmese Soldier back. "Lycanroc." Lycanroc said, as he made rocks fall out of the sky and crush the Valmese Soldiers.

"Tauros use Zen Headbutt." Stahl said to Tauros, as he locked weapons with a Valmese Soldier. "Tauros." Tauros said, as the top of his head glowed teal. Tauros then slammed his head into the Valmese Soldier that Stahl locked weapons with and sent the Valmese Soldier flying into one of the rocks Lycanroc dropped.

"Hawlucha use Aerial Ace." Vaike said to Hawlucha, as he took out a couple Valmese Soldiers. "Hawlucha." Hawlucha said, as he disappeared and reappeared behind a few Valmese Soldiers, and striked their back, taking them out.

With Ricken, Libra, Connor, and their Pokemon, they're path was blocked by a couple of Valmese Knights, and their shields were blocking their attacks. "Mimikyu, use Shadow Sneak, and make them lose their balance." Libra said to Mimikyu. "And you do the same thing with Quick Attack." Ricken said to Dodrio, as he got off Dodrio.

"Mimikyu/Dodrio." Mimikyu and Dodrio said, as she sunk into the shadows and then reappeared behind one of the Valmese Knights, striking one of the Valmese Knights in the back of his legs, making him lose balance.

And in that moment of unbalance, Dodrio moved at high speed, and tackled the first Valmese Soldier, forcing Valmese Knight to the ground, before side kicking the other one in the side of the head, giving the Valmese Knights a headache.

"Kingler use Liquidation." Connor said to Kingler, as Dodrio and Mimikyu moved away from the Valmese Knights. "Kingler." Kingler said, as a massive water blade came out of his large pincer. Kingler then brought down the water blade on the Valmese Knight ON the ground, finishing him, As Connor slammed his hammer into the other Valmese Knight, forcing the Valmese into the ground.

With Therja, Maribelle, Grace, and their Pokemon, they ran into a group of Valmese Sages that all cast a lighting spell at them. "Cofagrigus use Protect." Therja said to Cofagrigus, as all of them got behind Cofagrigus in a line. "Cofagrigus." Cofagrigus said, as he formed a green bubble around himself, blocking the lighting, and stopping the lighting from hitting the others.

"Now Rapidash, use Dazzling Gleam." Maribelle said to Rapidash. "Rapidash." Rapidash said, as she let out a blinding multi-color light. This caused the Valmese Sages to stop casting their spells, and use their spell books to block the light.

"Milotic, use Twister." Grace said to Milotic, as Maribelle charged up a wind spell. "Milotic." Milotic said, as she fired a tornado from the end of her tail, at the same time, Maribelle cast her wind spell. The winds blew the Valmese Sages away and off into the distance.

Meanwhile, a handful of Valmese Soldiers tried attacking everyone from the back, but were stopped by Kellam, Kjelle, Morgan, and their Pokemon. "Kecleon/Greninja use Double Team!" Kellam and Morgan said to Kecleon and Greninja. "Kecleon/Greninja." Kecleon and Greninja said, as they made copies of themselves and ran around the Valmese Soldiers, confusing them.

"Stoutland, smash them with Giga Impact!" Kjelle said to Stoutland. "Stoutland." Stoutland said, as he let out a massive amount of white energy and rushed the Valmese Soldiers, taking out most of them, and knocking the rest to the ground. And when the Valmese Soldiers tried to get up, they were met by Kellam and Kjelle's spears, and Morgan's sword, finishing them.

With Chrom, Lissa, Robin, Hannah, Lucina, and Say'ri, they were almost at Yen'fay, but were stopped by some Valmese Sages and Magcargo. The Magcargos then let out a stream of flames, at the same time the Valmese Sages cast fire spells at them.

"Blissey, quickly, use Light Screen." Lissa said to Blissey. "Blissey." Blissey said, as she made a glass wall that blocked the flames from hitting everyone. But the Valmese Sages and Magcargo didn't stop their attacks, and tried to force their flames through the glass wall.

"Pyroar, stop them with Hyper Voice." Chrom asked Pyroar. "PYROAR!" Pyroar roared, letting out a massive sonic burst. This caused the Valmese Sages and the Magcargos to stop their attacks and cover their ears as best they could. The roar lasted for a few seconds before stopping.

"Quick before they can recover. Rillaboom, use Darkest Lariat." Hannah said to Rillaboom. "Incineroar, use Darkest Lariat as well." Lucina said to Incineroar. "Rillaboom/Incineroar!" Rillaboom and Incineroar said, as Rillaboom drumsticks and Incineroar paws became encased in fire. Then the two of them then started to spin like a top at high speed towards the Valmese Sages and Magcargos, tearing through most of them like paper.

"Now's our chance, rush them!" Chrom said to everyone, as they all charged at the Valmese Sages and Magcargos. "Absol help us with Shadow Claw." Robin "and Toxicroak help us with Poison Jab." Say'ri said to Toxicroak, as they started to slash through the Valmese Sages.

"Absol!" Absol said, as her claws became encased in black energy with a purple outline. Absol then started to slash through the Magcargos, knocking them to the ground. "Toxicroak." Toxicroak said, as his claws became encased in purple ooze, and he started to jab them into the Magcargos that tried to get up.

A couple minutes of fighting later, all of the Valmese Sages were finished, and the Magcargos laying on the ground, their eyes swirls.

With the Valmese Sages and Magcargos taken care of, they all walked up to Yen'fay, who was quietly waiting for them alone, his sword planted in the ground and his hands on the end of the handle, like it was a cane. Yen'fay's sword having right angle spikes going criss cross down the blade of the sword.

"I am Yen'fay of Chon'sin. That is all you need know before you die." Yen'fay said to everyone, a stern look on his face. "General Yen'fay." Chrom said to Yen'fay. "Aye, that is the name. What would you have of me, Ylissean?" Yen'fay asked Chrom.

"I would ask why a famed swordmaster would sell his honor to Walhart." Chrom said to Yen'fay. "That is not your concern." Yen'fay said to Chrom. "Are you truly your sister's brother? She is a principled woman. Even knowing Walhart's strength, she has fought on valiantly. Are you so deluded as to genuinely consider her your enemy? Or are you simply afraid of your master?" Chrom asked Yen'fay, as everyone put their weapons away, trying to talk first before doing anything else.

"Afraid…? Yes, fear plays its part, that I cannot deny." Yen'fay said to Chrom. "You admit it, then? You are craven!" Chrom said to Yen'fay. "I did not say it was fear for my life. That my reasons exist is not cause to explain them all to strangers." Yen'fay said to Chrom.

"If there's honor let in you, say it now. You could still join us…" Chrom said to Yen'fay. "The bones have been thrown, lad. All that remains is to see where they fall." Yen'fay said to Chrom.

"Brother. I won't ask you why. We are well beyond that point now. I will speak it plain: I cannot forgive you and neither can I let you live." Say'ri said to Yen'fay. "I've asked you for nothing, Sister, least of all your forgiveness." Yen'fay said to Say'ri.

"But you will have my justice, like it or no! You, who stood by in silence while everyone around you suffered! While villages were razed and fields burned, you watched but said nothing. When Father and Mother were murdered- you said nothing! Nothing, before you ran to the arms of the one man responsible for all of it! Your silence was deafening. Maddening. Even now… have you nothing to say?!" Say'ri asked Yen'fay.

Yen'fay said nothing. "Damn you, Yen'fay! Then I will make your sword answer for you! Draw your blade, and let it sing your final words!" Say'ri said to Yen'fay, as they drew their blades.

"Should we help?" Lucina asked everyone. "No, this is their battle. It might be hard to watch. But this is one battle we can't interfere with." Hannah said to Lucina, as Say'ri, Toxicroak, and Yen'fay started to fight.

"Toxicroak use Poison Jab." Say'ri said to Toxicroak, as she and Yen'fay locked swords. "Toxicroak." Toxicroak said, as his claws became encased in purple ooze, and he charged at Yen'fay.

But Yen'fay broke the lock with Say'ri and forced Say'ri back. Then Yen'fay used the spikes on the side of his sword to block Toxicroak's claws, and then turned, making Toxicroak move past Yen'fay, and letting Yen'fay kick Toxicroak away.

Then Say'ri rushed Yen'fay trying to slash him, but Yen'fay blocked her attack, and started to swing his blade, forcing Say'ri back and on the defensive, as she used her sword to block Yen'fay attacks.

"Toxicroak!" Toxicroak said, as he moved at high speed, and Sucker Punched Yen'fay in the gut, making Yen'fay let out a large breath, and stunning Yen'fay a little. Say'ri used his chance to slash a deep cut into Yen'fay's left leg.

"Toxicroak use Sludge Bomb!" Say'ri said to Toxicroak. "Toxicroak." Toxicroak said as he fired a ball of purple goo at Yen'fay. Yen'fay noticed the ball of purple goo and dodged it. But the splash from the ball of purple goo hit the wound and is started to make Yen'fay's leg feel weak.

"Now use Drain Punch." Say'ri said to Toxicroak, as she started to counter attack Yen'fay. "Toxicroak." Toxicroak said, as his fist glowed a spiral green.

Yen'fay tired to block their attacks, but the feeling in his leg made him slower, letting Say'ri and Toxicroak land many hits on him, with Say'ri landing many deep cuts on Yen'fay, and Toxicroak's punches also sucking Yen'fay stamina out of his body. All of this caused Yen'fay to breathe heavily, making Say'ri and Toxicroak back away from Yen'fay.

"Say'ri… You have grown… so strong… and have found… a great partner…" Yen'fay said to Say'ri, with a weak voice, but a smile on his face. "Do… do you mock me? I have seen your best swordplay… that was not it. You went easy on me… but why?" Say'ri asked Yen'fay.

"What I could not tell you in life… I say with my death." Yen'fay said to Say'ri. "But, Yen'fay." Say'ri said to Yen'fay. "You have found strong comrades… I no longer need fear for you… I die… in peace…" Yen'fay said to Say'ri, with his last breath, before falling to the ground.

Say'ri then dropped her sword and rushed to Yen'fay, pulling him close to her. "Yen'fay, wait! What do you mean? Why?! Don't leave me with more silence- not this time! Yen'fay!" Say'ri said to Yen'fay, trying to make Yen'fay awaken, but to no avail for Yen'fay was already gone.

After a couple minutes of trying to make Yen'fay come back to her, Say'ri realized that he was gone, and put him down. That's when Say'ri noticed Yen'fay's sword and picked it up. Say'ri hugged the sword for a bit before putting it on her.

"Are you okay?" Chrom asked Say'ri, as he helped her up. "Yes. Our victory is secured… Yen'fay has fallen. I will never understand why he joined Walhart… His reasons die with him." Say'ri said to Chrom.

That's when Excellus appeared next to everyone. "But oh, what a death it was! Did you see the grief etched on his face? The mix of longing and pain in the eyes? He had become such an accomplished actor, but that was all too real, hee hee!" Excellus said to everyone.

"Excellus… What would you know of my brother, you loathsome toad!" Say'ri said, as she gripped Yen'fay's sword. "More than you, princess of Chon'sin. And I would watch that mouth of yours. I am honoring Yen'fay's sacrifice by not killing you now… but even I have my limits." Excellus said to Say'ri.

"What? What do you mean "Sacrifice"?" Say'ri asked Excellus. "Oopsie! Did I just spill the beans? Hya ha ha ha ha! I'm so sorry, but I promised you dear brother I'd never tell." Excellus said to Say'ri.

"Explain yourself, snake- or die!" Say'ri said to Exxcellus, as she pulled out Yen'fay's sword and pointed it at Excellus. "Bah! As if YOU could harm ME! YOU only live by my grace, you ungrateful WRETCH! I could have had you killed countless times! And I would have, if not for him." Excellus said to Say'ri, getting mad.

"Enough talking around it- Say what you mean!" Say'ri said to Excellus. "Oh, did Yen'fay not groan out the truth as you cut him into bloody pieces? No, I suppose not. He always was so quiet. And proud… honorable, I think they call it? Yet he swallowed his pride and cast aside his honor…. all to protect his beloved kin. That's right, Little Sis. he did it… to save you." Excellus said to Say'ri.

"What?! Lies… You're lying!" Sayri said to Excellus, getting agitated. "On, I'm telling the truth, which I admit is a rare treat, so you best shut up and enjoy it. Before you met these Ylisseans, I could have had your head with a word. In Chon'sin, at Valm Harbor. Did you really think yourself so elusive? You were my leverage for Yen'fay. Unwitting and unbound, but a hostage all the same. I let you live; he fought for us. That was our deal. And he kept his end, right TO his end!" Excellus said to Say'ri.

"No… NO!" Say'ri yelled, unable to accept Excellus' words. "Phew… well, I don't know about you, but I feel MUCH better having that off my chest. Maybe I will give this truth telling a try more often! Yes, I shall resolve to do so!" Excellus said to Say'ri, smirking.

"That's it! I'm going to kill you!" Hannah to Excellus, pulling out her sword. "Do that and your precious Simon will pay the price." Excellus said to Hannah. "What?" Hannah asked Excellus, getting agitated.

"The fool thought he could handle our great leader and his beast alone. But he was wrong. Now he is a prisoner of our great leader. Try anything and he will pay." Excellus said to Hannah, making Hannah growl at Excellus.

"In any case, good-bye, friends! I wish you safe travels, and so sorry about Yen'fay. Oops! I broke my resolution twice already! Tee hee hee!" Excellus said to everyone, before teleporting away.

"N-no, this isn't… This can't be… Y-Yen'fay, no…" Say'ri said, on the edge of breaking out into tears. "Say'ri." Chrom said to Say'ri. "Gods… The things I said to him… The things I did… I have wronged bhim beyond imagining." Say'ri said to everyone. "Chrom gave her a silent look.

"If he had only spoken! Told me! I could have joined the ruse, I…" Say'ri said to everyone. "Milady, I know well the grief of losing family with so much yet unsaid." Lucina said to Say'ri.

"I am wretched! I've repaid my brother's kindness with death! Oh, Yen'fay, forgive me… please, oh please…. Please." Say'ri said to everyone. "Say'ri, I… I'm sorry… I'm so sorry!" Lissa said to Say'ri, rubbing the tears out of her eyes.

"Say'ri you did all you could. Your brother knew that. You are blameless in this, Excellus and the empire are at fault here. And they will be made to answer for it, I promise you." Chrom said to Say'ri, earning a sad look from Say'ri.

"Sire Chrom, I… Pray, forgive me. You have done so much for this land while I can give nothing in return. Or worse… What help I offered turned against us." Say'ri said to Chrom.

"WE'RE the Resistance now, and we've yet to lose a battle! Yen'fay would be proud. And he'd also want us to fight on… to make sure his sacrifice has meaning. And fight we will, Say'ri. Until this land is free." Robin said to Say'ri. "Aye, my lady… And thank you. I owe my life to you all and to my brother. I swear to you, and to him… I will make the most of it." Say'ri said to Robin.

"I hate to ruin the mode, but do you think Excellus was telling the truth about Simon?" Lissa asked everyone. "It can't be. Even if Simon was losing the fight, he would have retreated with Flavia and Basilio before they got captured or killed." Chrom said to Lissa.

"We can talk about this later. For now let's head out of this place and find a place to set up camp for the night. The heat is starting to affect our forces." Robin said to everyone. "You're right. Let's gather everyone up and start looking for a defensible place." Chrom said to everyone, as they all started to gather and leave the volcano.

After leaving the volcano, everyone was taking cover in an abandoned fortress to rest and plan their next move. And while resting, a soldier ran up to Chrom, Robin, Lucina, and Hannah. "Milord." The soldier said to Chrom, before catching his breath.

"K-Khan Basilio, he… he has been killed in battle!" The soldier said to Chrom, surping everyone. "No!" Lucina said to everyone, holding her hands on her heart. "Damn it all! You're certain?" Chrom asked the soldier.

"I am. He's gone, Chrom. I saw him fall myself... He's gone." A voice said to Chrom. That's when Flavia, Hitmonlee, and Hitmonchan walked up to everyone. "Flavia! What happened? Wait… you're hurt! Lucina- fetch a healer, at once! Wait, where's Simon?!" Chrom asked Flavia.

"I'll be fine, gods damn me. Gods damn me for outliving that one-eyed clod! That big, bald oaf! And to let that fool Simon sucker punch me in the gut, knocking me out and leaving him to face Walhart and his beast alone. Aaaaaargh!" Flavia said to everyone, as she clenched Simon's Dynamax Band in her hands.

"That's twice now I have failed." Lucina said to everyone. "I'll kill him! I'll cut that dastard Walhart down myself! I swear it before the gods!" Flavia said to everyone. "No, Flavia… for now, you need to rest and to heal. When the time is right, we will avenge Basilio. You have my word." Chrom said to Flavia.

"Then know that I will hold you to it." Flavia said to Chrom. "Why did I let him go." Lucina asked everyone. "We couldn't stop him. And we did everything we could to stop him, minus actually knocking him out, but if we did Basilio would never let us hear the end of it." Hannah said to Lucina.

"Chrom, while I think you should be the one that will return Simon's Dynamax Band to him. There's something else. Something important. Basilio asked I give you this." Flavia said to Chrom, as she pulled out the gemstone, and gave it and Simon's Dynamax Band to Chrom.

"Wait… Is that? Ah… I can feel its power resonating through my whole body." Chrom said to everyone, as he took the gemstone and Simon's Dynamax Band. "It's Gules, one of the Gemstones you need. Don't ask me why in hell's name the oaf hid it from you. He always did love his surprises, damn him." Flavia said to Chrom.

"Whatever his reasons, I accept his gift now, and gladly." Chrom said to Flavia. "It's hard to believe he's truly gone. The larger the man, the larger the void left in his wake." Flavia said to everyone.

"And Khan Basilio was a titan. There is no replacing him. I should have tried harder to convince him." Lucina said to everyone. "And with Simon captured, we're really in a bind." Robin said to everyone, as Chrom put the gemstone into the Fire Emblem.

That's when Say'ri and Toxicroak walked into the room. "The scouts have reported. Walhart's army… has retreated to the imperial capital." Say'ri said to everyone. "Retreated?!" Robin asked Say'ri.

"It deems the dynast turncloaks are withdrawing their soldiers as well." Say'ri said to Robin. "I don't believe it." Chrom said to Say'ri. "Steiger and Yen'fay have fallen; it's no shock Walhart might pull back to regroup. And of course dynasts now see cracks forming in the empire." Say'ri said to Chrom.

"Maybe they'll reconsider which side they will fight for?" Chrom asked everyone. "Possibly, if they can see an advantage in it for themselves. With them or not, it seems a decisive battle is upon us." Lucina said to everyone.

"To think, how quickly our fortunes have shifted." Say'ri said to everyone. "We have Basilio to thank for it. For all of it. His sacrifice made it all possible. If only there had been some other way." Robin said to everyone.

"No second guessing! Basilio would have hated that. You did your duty as best you were able, same as he. Now clear the doubts out of that clever head of yours- we're going to need it. The fate of Valm- and all our homelands- hangs on this next battle. For the sake of history and all our fallen comrades… We will bring this empire crashing down!" Flavia said to Robin.

"Shepherds! Comrades! Soldiers! We make for the capital! This "Conqueror's reign ends now!" Chrom said to everyone, an aura of determination around him. "Chrom, I hate to ruin the mode, but our men need to rest after that volcano battle. And the capital is on the other side of the continent. It will take us some time to get there." Hannah said to Chrom, making Chrom calm down a little.

"You're right. We'll let everyone have a good night's sleep and we will march at dawn." Chrom said to Hannah. "Of course." Hannah said to Chrom, before bowing and leaving to inform their forces.

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