RGGAM: That's right ladies and gents a new chapter of Fire emblem Three Hopes one Horizon is now out thanks so kindly for being so patient anyway with no further let's start the show


One month has passed as it is now June of the Foldan calendar also known as Garland moon ever since the unified house had rescued Monica and defeated the mysterious Kronya who had kidnapped Monica who explains that her napper was the kind hearted library keeper Tomas the church had started investigating on Tomas's movements and his sudden personality change and the reason why he would kidnap a student from over three years ago

Byleth enters the audience chamber completely covered in water from head to toe even his cape was completely wet dripping as well due to the heavy rainstorm outside as he walks over to Seteth and Rhea as the green haired man said

"Ah there you are Byleth and I see you had some trouble getting here.." Byleth nodded and took off his cape as he squeezed some water off it "Yes it is heavy water outside and I didn't bring an umbrella with me since I thought the clouds would be playing tricks on me.." Rhea brings out a towel from Seteth's room as she gives it to Byleth to dry off as he thanks the archbishop

"Yes it is heavy weather due to the rain clouds and the damaging of crops but besides Garland moon we wanted to congratulate you on your first assignment with the students and rescuing a senior student but however it is time for your next assignment.." Seteth said as Byleth had fully dried himself as Byleth gave the towel to the green haired man as Byleth said

"And what would it be?" Seteth then explained "We have received reports that Lord Lonato has rallied troops against the Holy Church of Seiros." Byleth then places his cape back on now longer dripping with water

"What would Lonato do that though isn't he a minor lord to the kingdom of Faregus?"

Rhea then had a worried look as she said

"He has been showing hostility towards the church for some time now. A vanguard unit from the Knights of Seiros is heading on its way to his stronghold to comfort him, Castle Gaspard. Lord Lonato's army is nothing compared to the knights. It's quite possible the rebellion has already been suppressed. But if not then it would be wise for you to take your students as rear guard. I best be cautious. Lonato is a great tactician.."

Byleth nodded to Rhea just then a fair skinned woman with blond hair wearing white armour and silver armour on her legs and upper body arrived as she folded her umbrella up and placed it into an umbrella rack not far from the room. "My apologies for running late Lady Rhea just had to teach cocky thieves some lessons on stealing from our best merchant Anna.."

Rhea smiled at the woman "It is no problem Catherine glad to see you could make it.. Byleth may I introduce to you Catherine she will be leading the knights whom you will be accompanying her to apprehend Lonato."

Catherine smirks at Byleth and said "Well I'll be damned the Ashen Demon in the flesh. Heard rumours and tales about your skills and strength but the part about you being a handsome dude then a girl that might need to be fixed later.." Byleth sweet drops as he shakes Catherine's hand with an annoyed sigh "Yes I wish they could stop mistaking me for a woman it gets annoying sometimes.."

With the next mission underway Byleth exited the audience chamber and this time with an umbrella since it was pouring as Byleth was walking to the main hall to inform his students of this months mission he heard Sothis speak to him

"You have spent quite some time here, engaging in such idle chatter. Do you not know that we do not have a moment left to waste?" Byleth then sees Sothis floating in front of her as Byleth shakes his head "No I have not forgotten and I have been listening Sothis." Sothis grins and said

"Good to hear but you might wanna listen to me next time when you think it isn't gonna rain.." Byleth sweet drops at that as he continued walking back to the main hall


Main hall

With the rescue of Moncia gone well the students were chatting amongst each other about their next assignment

Claude folded his arms and said with a heavy sigh as he pinched his nose "First that bandit business with Monica being a prisoner, then that Kronya woman and now a noble rebellion? Are we ever gonna do anything but find and subdue people?"

Monica nodded and said as she spoke up "I do agree with you Claude, why would Lonato do this? Is he trying to prove something by going to war with the church?" Shez was in deep thought about it as he said "You know Lord Lonato Moncia? You buds with him.." Monica nodded as she said

"Yeah I do I was friends with some of the other houses including Lonato's son Christophe to cut to the point he even sometimes join me and my fellow classmates on missions in fact before I was kidnapped Lonato and my father were arranging a wedding for me and one of Christoph's classmates whose name is Yugure he and I were good to each other even when there were moments we didn't agree with each other the wedding was to show a lasting friendship between the empire and the kingdom…"

"Wow, sounds like you must have had a fun year when you were here.." Shez said with a smile

Monica then learnt she was talking to Shez as she squeaks and covered her face with her hands which was blushing as she looked the other way so no one was looking even mumbling to herself as Sera caught this as she chuckled 'Looks like someone has the hots for my brother..'

Ashe had a strong pound on the table "They can't do this they can't kill Lonato he's been like the father I never had and I don't want to lose him!" Ferdinand knew Lonato was doing the wrong thing but said nothing and give comfort to Ashe as he hugged him to ensure him it was all gonna be okay

Lorenz then said with a scoff "So what it's a nobles duty to protect the common folk, not to endanger them by rallying armies in such a feckless and improper manner. Abuse of that kind is no better than slavery. A proper noble must guard the people from such a fate!"

Ingrid then said in a stern voice as if the voice of reason "I know but it feels like we're going to be hurting our own people and Lorenz cut that out this is Ashe's adopted father we are talking about.."

Hubert scoffed and said "I agree with the girl if it was your father would you fight him?" Lorenz said as if panicking "W-what my father would never do such a vile villain act that would ruin my life as a noble and to the house of Gloushter itself!"

Jonas then said with a growl "There has gotta be a way around the church's methods we're going to kill innocent lives from the kingdom, it's about killing people who don't agree. Can't they just place him under house arrest instead!" Luke then said

"Easy there Jonas don't get stressed out about it we'll find a way I hope." The students all nodded as Arval said to Shez and Sera

"Hmm we might be cautious whatever happens at the end of this month will spell trouble make sure to be on your best guard even around the Ashen Demon whatever his plans are!" Shez and Sera nodded as Byleth enters the main hall

"Ah there's our man of the hour wondering what was keeping you so long was it the weather?" Claude said with his usual grin Byleth nodded as he put his umbrella into a rack and said "Yes I did have trouble and you have been informed of this month's mission correct?"

The students nodded as Dorathea then said "Professor, about this month's assignment...Well you know raising an army against the church? Really? Though it looks like we won't be fighting, it's still quite unsettling. My understanding is that it will all be subdued rather quickly." Byleth nodded as Felix then said with small smile

"And going with us on this mission is none other than Thunder Catherine and that sword of hers is impressive since it belongs to her family, I'll admit out loud." Cecil then said, folding his arms "She is strong no one knows her origin but I know she graduated from our academy when she is our age most impressive."

Byleth nodded and said "For now it is time to focus on our lessons let us begin!" The students nodded as they began their lesson as Moncia took notes since she already graduated she decided to stay for some reasons or rather for someone


(RGGAM: And now time for some support conversions to act as our time skip to the end of month your welcome! As we now start off with Shez and Sera's conversion with Monica)


Sera then said with a lot of paperwork in her hands "Alright that wraps my homework better get it to Hanaman before it becomes overdue."

"Hey!" A voice said as Sera turned to see Monica with a bit of a worried look as Sera said "Ah hey there Monica what's got you worked up?" Monica then said "Forgive me for finding you on the verge of finishing your work for the professors early. I saw you have a friendly chat with Edelgard and Shez. What were you speaking of if I may ask?"

Sera puts the homework down on a bench and said to the red haired "Well, she wanted to get me and my bros opinion on how best to utilise mercenaries for hire when she becomes empress, since they all use different weapons for battles on terrain that'll make it harder for lance users to battle, so we were trying to figure out how to deal with that as a secret report for the professors." Monica then said "And you didn't speak of anything else?

"Well yeah, but it probably wouldn't interest you. Mercenary stuff, y'know." Monica facepalmed and said "Ah no early ago I baked a fresh cake and some cookies I made with Mercedes and Annette and some fresh flowers freshly picked by me from the Greenhouse you didn't see them.."

Sera then said in surprise "Oh so you made the cake and those cookies the cake you made was great. Did you want a piece? I managed to put some in a container for later in my dorm's fridge and the flowers, though...Hmm. I think maybe there were some little white ones I just gave them to Hilda and Marainne but the cookies were gobbled by the others sorry."

Monica moans angrily as she banged her head on the table before saying "I have no interest in your opinion. I want to know w-what Shez thought did he like it…" Monica mumbled the last part about Shez as a blush was rising on her face as she then started playing with a bit of her hair as Sera said

"Why do you wanna know so badly? Can't you just ask Edelgard or maybe my brother?" Monica sighed and said

"You never know if a person is giving you their honest opinion when you ask them a question. I just want to know what he and others genuinely thought, that's all I wish to say about the cake I made."

Sera then said, giving Moncia some truth "Can't help you there, I'm afraid. I don't think I really get what the big deal is, you want me to grab Edelgard or how about my brother, maybe he might be able to help you."

It was right at that moment Monica's face turned beat red as she said, shaking her hands back and forth upon the mention of Shez "WHAT!? NO! PLEASE NO! G-GODDESS NO! I don't wish to bother Shez with such trivial things." As she then covered her face which was blushing like madly having no control of it now

Sera then said with a smirk "Monica just confess to me that you love my brother, the face says it all can't even hide it from me.." Monica then sighed as she removed her hands from her blushing face as she said

"Yes I do love him I mean never have I felt a strong love connection between the males that my father has assigned to me or Yugore when he was assigned to be my husband prior to my kidnapping but Shez he's different there's a real connection with me and him how can I make him see that?" Sera then places her hands on her shoulders

"Well it's a good thing you came to me. I'm sort of an expert on love advice so you came to the right girl." Monica smiled, "Thanks Sera." Sera then said picking up her report

"Once I finish giving this report I'll help you out with some love advice.." Monica nodded as Sera left

Sera & Monica have reached Support C


Shez is at the training grounds with Catherine as they were clashing blades as Catherine said "Phew okay that will be enough Lady Rhea wasn't kidding on strong you were Shez you have some moves!" Shez smiled and said as he left

"Thanks it helps that I'm a mercenary after all.." Shez then sees Monica talking to a knight as the knight was acting like a snob even grabbing her wrist in a mean way

"Come now Monica, we can have a wonderful future if you join me." Monica had a bit of an angry look "Shove off you dastard I'm not interested!" "Hey, leave her alone if she's not interested she is not interested in being with your company!" Shez said interrupting the knight growling and said "Damn it!" The knight then flees as Shez said

"So anything okay Moncia?" Monica then sees someone hiding behind the stairs giving a thumbs up to her as Monica nodded "Yes thank you so much Shez I'm glad you came to my aid ever since I was rescued my father has been very busy trying to find a suitor for me to marry once the year ends sure he's my father but he worries to much for me ever since I was rescued.."

Shez said "Sounds like he really cares for you." "Yeah he does ever since mother got ill and passed away. My father Baron Ochs has been trying to find a worthy male host for my future.."

Shez then said "I see well I do hope you find real true love and marry for real and since I have you I wanted to talk to you about something." "Hmm?"

"A while ago after Byleth's lesson finished and before I went to the training grounds to meet Catherine so maybe around lunch maybe Mercedes and Annette made a cake and some cookies for me I was at first confused then I discovered some flowers I was confused if this was the work of Sylvain trying to woo Byleth because he thought he was a girl or maybe Lorenz falling out on a girl I gave the flowers to Hilda and Marianne as a gift the cake and the cookies were yummy!"

"You loved my cake and cookies!?" Monica shouted in joy as a blush was rising on her face as Shez then said "Wait a minute are you trying to tell me that you made the cake and cookies with Mercedes and Annette's help? You must be a real pro then.." Monica was then fumbling her words as her blush was growing bigger even playing with a bit of her hair "I-I did it was to show that I l-l-l~" Monica then said with a blank face expression "love cooking yes cooking I love cooking because it calms my mind I think the professor needs me for a cooking lesson right now!" Monica ran away as her face was blushing like crazy as Monica mumbling

"UGH! Stuipid! Useless! Worthless! So embarrassing!" Shez then said "Huh wonder what that was about?" Shez then walked off as Sera who facepalmed who was hiding behind the stairs as the same knight from before said in a normal voice instead of an angry voice

"So can I have my gold now?" Sera then had a deadpan expression and then sighed as she looked at the knight as she gave a sack of coins

Shez and Monica have reached support C


The month had passed as only three days remain before the coming mission as Byleth was forming small friendships with the students even while the students passed some certification exams such as

Ingrid passing the pegasus knight exam, Brednetta, Ashe and Ignataz passing the archer exam together and vowed to make it to sniper next

Sylvain and Lorenz passing the cavalier exam despite butting heads with each other and nearly going for each other's throats had Dimitri and Byleth not got in the way

Eve, Anntte, Hubert, Dorathea and Lystina all passing their mages exam

Lienhart, Mercedes and Marainne passing the priest exam

Caspar failed the brawler exam at first but succeeded the second time thanks to the aid of Byleth

Byleth was doing some shopping for some new weapons for the mission ahead and had been doing some tasks around the monastery such as helping Jeritza with a battalion guild for the classes helping his father find his missing item finding the counsellor who asks for his help Byleth then went to the three lords who heard some interesting rumours about a place called Abyss as they might know someone who might know Abyss as Byleth went to this person who might and that was Anna the merchant

"Excuse me Anna." Anna the red haired merchant gave a cute plush toy to a young boy as she said looking at Byleth "Oh why hello there! Are you that new professor everyone's talking about? The name's Anna. I'm a merchant who slings wares all across Fódlan...and beyond! So what can I help you with?"

Byleth then said "I heard you have information on something called Abyss." Anna's eyes widened as she then had a serious look before telling Byleth to come closer as she whispered into his ear

"It seems to be a dangerous place that regular folks tend to avoid so I would be cautious if I were you. A lot of people get hurt by it.." Byleth nodded as he told this to his students this information


Once the month had finally passed it was time for the students to head to Margard way once the united house had arrived Dimitri decided to lighten the mood with a conversion

"You know it's a real honour to accompany such a brave and distinguished knight. None other than Catherine, wielder of Thunderbrand!" Catherine chuckled and said "Aww thanks!" Claude then said with a smile "Yeah and I hear you're intimidating enough to silence the howling winds!"

Byleth then asked in confusion "What is Thunderbrand?" Catherine brought out her weapon and said "You mean you don't know? My weapon is called Thunderbrand. It's one of the Hero's Relics. A long, long time ago, the goddess bestowed divine weapons upon 10 heroes, which were passed down to their descendants. It's an honour to wield, but I'm afraid there won't be any chance for that today. Our mission is to help clean up the aftermath, not to fight."

Shez then said with a whistle "I see a lot of stuff in my time as mercenary but not a real life Heroes relic in the flesh.." Sera said "Yeah they're a rare bunch in the world."

Ashe then said "But still why would Lonato go through with a rebellion?" Catherine then looked at the young silver haired boy "You should know more about that than any of us, Ashe."

Ashe shook his head "Well, I don't. Lonato never mentioned anything of the like to me."

Dimitri then said with a worried look "He probably didn't want you getting caught up in his own personal vendetta."

"Vendetta?" Byleth asked Dimitri as Shez said in a serious voice "I think your what talking the Tragedy of duscur the king of the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus was murdered over four years ago by the people of duscur." Shez then said to Dimitri in worry "Ah no offence Dimitri." Dimitri gave him a calm smile "It's okay Shez please continue." Shez nodded

"A lot of innocent lives were taken that day then a few days later Lonato's son Christophe stood accused for it and was executed." Monica said in outrage and shock "EXECUTED!? The church can't just do that!"

Catherine then said folding his arms while having a worried look "Speaking from the church's perspective, we simply passed judgement according to our doctrine in place of the Kingdom, which was in complete chaos." Monica muttered "That never happened when I was at the academy.."

Catherine then said "Well whatever the truth is behind that incident may be, Lord Lonato has harboured resentment to the church ever since. Well... To be more specific, his grudge isn't only against the church. It's also against the one who turned Christophe over to them that is what the church is worried about…"

Byleth nodded "I agree for now we need to stop them." Byleth then said to the students "You know your mission but make sure only to wound the attackers not kill them they are just innocent people after all!"

"Yes Professor!" The students said to Byleth Arval then said in shock "Interesting the Ashen Demon suggesting to wound his enemies and not kill them what is he playing at?"

Sera said "I don't know but it is best we watch him in case he slips and reveals his true nature!" Shez nodded as a woman with dark blue hair entered the scene

"Then you better get ready cause our enemy is here and they're ready for a fight!" Catherine smiled and said "Excellent work Shamir." Catherine then said "Oh Professor this here is Shamir, a friend of mine back when I was in the academy sort of a will we won't we relationship."

Shamir said in a hushed tone as her face was blushing as some of the students noticed this "C-Catherine!" Catherine chuckled and said with a grin "Relax Shamir I'm just joking to them." Shamir sighed rolling her eyes almost annoyed

Once they all entered it was completely covered in fog "I don't like this place is covered in a strong fog!" Cecil said having a grip on his sword

Just then a swordsman charged at Catherine as she blocked the attack and knocked the person out cold "The enemy could be trying to surround us, but they shouldn't have enough soldiers to form a tight circle. Take down anyone who breaks through the fog, and let's push through!"

Shez said as he blocked an attack from an axe warrior who emerged from the fog "Looks like we're fighting blind!"

Dimitri blocked an attack from two swordsmen and dodged their attack chops their necks lightly to knock them out "Shouting from within the fog... It seems the knights are already battling." Claude then shoots two arrows at two mages's knees as they felt the pain

"Yeah you said it and the conditions are the same for both sides... But we're at a disadvantage for not knowing the terrain." Edelgard blocks an incoming attack from a lancer as Hubert blasted the attacker down to the ground with magic as she said

"Then we have to proceed with extreme caution! Wait for them to enter your field of view and then strike and remember what the professor informed us only to wound not kill they are just innocent people." Dimitri and Claude nodded

Dorathea nodded and said "Good idea Eddie!" As she dodged an attack from a mage and brought out a training sword and slashed the attacker unconscious

Ashe dodged an attack from a militia general as he said "Lord Lonato doesn't deserve such sadness and anger... Now it's your turn to suffer! As our lord did!" Ashe then fired an arrow into the general's knees and then knocked him with his bow as he said in a sad voice

"Why, Lonato? Why did you drag so many others into this madness?" Ingrid stabs the lance into the ground and kicks some militia down making sure not to hurt them a lot

Eve was doing her best to avoid the attacks of the militias as two of them managed to deliver a strong blow on her "AH!" Eve felt as Mercedes and Linhart rushed over to heal her wounds

"Thanks so much!" "No worries Eve!" Mercedes smiled as she blasted a light magic spell on soldiers knocking them out

Monica was blocking some attacks of militia mage as the mage shouted to Monica "You would think we're just gonna do nothing while you try to kill our lord?!" Monica then said "We're not here to murder him, we just wanna talk to him!"

"Do not disguise your deceitfulness!" The mage charged up another attack at Monica but Hubert appeared from behind and blasted the mage down for the count but not killing "Hey I had him!" Monica complained to the retainer as Hubert said with a scoff "Oh please you're just showing off in front of your little boyfriend Monica!" Shez is then seen as he was battling two knights as Monica's face warmed as she said "N-no I'm not you have no proof!"

Hubert sighed as he did an eye roll Jonas fought his way through some soldiers until he spotted a Militia general

"I won't let you anywhere near Lord Lonato!" "Sorry buddy but we kinda need to see your boss right this second!" The general fired deadly magic spells at Jonas as he was dodging every attack before kneeing him in the guts knocking the mage down as Jonas then saw something

"Hey the fog is lifting!" He told everyone as the fog was lifting away from the field


The scene fades into a shot of footsteps in the fog. The scene cuts to two of Lonato's knights gasping in fear as they see Catherine's silhouette in the fog. A close up on Thunderbrand's Crest Stone glows red. The knights gasp again, and Catherine draws out Thunderbrand and slashes away fog. She jumps up and knocks one of the knights, wounding but not killing them. The other knight tries to fight back, but misses and gets knocked out by Catherine as a voice said with pure hate in his voice.

"It's you." Catherine looks and sees Lonato as the fog lifts. He is accompanied by two knights, two myrmidons, and two fighters.

Lonato then points to Catherine "Thunder-strike Cassandra! It was your wretched zealotry that murdered my son!"

Catherine laughed it off and said "Yeah well the only name I answer to is "Catherine". Prepare to taste the blade of one who serves the goddess. Now you face a Knight of Seiros!"

As she says this, Catherine points Thunderbrand in Lonato's direction as the old man growled as reinforcements arrived on scene Grieving man- Lonato

Lonato then said as reinforcements entered the battle "The fog has cleared. There's nothing left to hide you or the filthy Central Church from the judgement of the goddess!" He raised his lance as his soldiers charged into battle as the united class also charged into the battle as he charged at Catherine

Their weapons clashed as Byleth dodged an attack from an attack from a swordsman and then kneed him in the guts as the gut fell down

Shez and Monica were side by side using swordsmanship and magic to take down lot of soldiers while clearing a way to Lonato

Lonato's horse was injured as the man was fighting Catherine on foot despite his age he was fighting remarkably nearly defeating Catherine as she crashed into the ground

Grieving man- Lonato

Lonato then said as reinforcements entered the battle "The fog has cleared. There's nothing left to hide you or the filthy Central Church from the judgement of the goddess!" He raised his lance as his soldiers charged into battle as the united class also charged into the battle as he charged at Catherine

Their weapons clashed as Byleth dodged an attack from an attack from a swordsman and then kneed him in the guts as the gut fell down

Shez and Monica were side by side using swordsmanship and magic to take down lot of soldiers while clearing a way to Lonato

Lonato's horse was injured as the man was fighting Catherine on foot despite his age he was fighting remarkably nearly defeating Catherine as she crashed into the ground "This is for Christophe!" Just then Byleth's sword and Dimitri's lance block the attack at the same time and push Lonato back

"Nice save Byleth!" Catherine said with a grin as Byleth nodded "No Problem Catherine we'll handle the rest go treat your wounds!" Catherine nodded as she headed back to heal her wounds Lonato gasped as his eyes widened upon seeing Byleth

"The Ashen Demon!? Working with the church." As Lonato said, trying to work courage "It's no surprise that the Ashen demon is working for the church after all you are a mercenary for hire and he's working with you your highness." As he looked at Dimtiri who said

"Please lower your weapon Lonato and let's talk, no blood needs to be spilled. I don't want to kill anyone from my home kingdom." Lonato had a sad look and said "I'm sorry your highness but I can't do that for what that woman has done to my son she will pay with her life even if it must cost my own life!" Byleth said "What do you mean?"

Lonato scoffed and said "Enough idle chatter I'm ending this now!" Lonato yells as Byleth and Dimitri stood their ground as they battled Lonato as their weapons clashed as sparks ignited between the blades but due to his age and wisdom of battle Lonato had the upper hand and pushed back Byleth and Dimitri as Lonato's weapon was glowing as he yelled

"I will not fall!" Byleth had a scared look and then used Divine Pluse to reverse time to prevent his and Dimitri's deaths back to the moment Lonato pushed them as Byleth then kicked Lonato back as Dimitri slashed Lonato with a little bit of force Lonato growled knowing that Byleth and Dimitri were pushing him into a corner but he felt a bit impressed on Byleth being Dimitri's teacher but he couldn't stop not when he came this far as the teacher and student attempted to deliver a good blow on Lonato but he blocked and pushed them back a bit as he was near a cliff

Lonato was about to charge at Byleth and Dimitri until Ashe and fired an arrow at Lonato's lance knocking it out of his hand as he gasped on who did it

"Please Lonato no more!" Ashe said, trying to hold back tears as Lonato stood there in shock on seeing his adopted son pointing an arrow at him "Ashe? You came here for me?" Ashe said trying to reason with Lonato

"Please surrender, Lonato! Whatever your reason for doing this, we can still talk it out!" Lonato said trying to convince Ash "The person that murdered Christophe must face justice. I didn't want to do this Ashe but it was the only choice I had to make, that woman who has deceived the people, fooled the church and even desecrated the goddess! We have virtue and the goddess herself on our side!" Ashe then said lowering his bow

"But even if that is true, you're sending innocent people, we are trying our best not to draw blood, we're only wounding them." Lonato gasped in surprise as he turned to Byleth and said

"Is this true Ashen Demon? Are you wounding them, not killing them?" Byleth nodded and said "Yes it is I am his teacher after all these are innocent people and we plan on patching them up after the battle."

Lonato then said "I see now then I will surrender knowing that I will find a proper way to honour my son's memory.." As he declared his surrender as Ashe hugged his adopted father as Byleth and Dimitri shared a high five with each other on a job well done

After the battle Shez saw Mercedes and Marianne attending to the wounded villagers and healing them with their magic

"You know it's kinda interesting we were sent on a mission to stop a rebellion and destroy it and we stopped it peacefully with zero casualties on both sides, crazy right.." Arval then said, agreeing "Yes that is true, it seems the Ashen Demon decided a mercy approach you and your sister told me that the Ashen Demon slays his foes with little mercy for them but yet he showed mercy he wanted to wound his foes not kill them maybe the demon's relationship with the students may have weakened him a bit.."

Shez folded his arms "Yeah maybe he was different when I saw him at the fortress cutting down bandits and these mages with no regrets but yet.." Arval interrupts him and says "For the moment it's best that you regroup with the others go on." Shez nodded in agreement as he joins his sister Sera, Byleth, Ashe, Catherine, Monica, Dimitri and Edelgard alongside an arrested Lonato who were escorting back to the kingdom Lonato can be given House Arrest but before the soldiers can take him away Monica then said

"Wait! We need to learn why he began this rebellion in the first place if you please." The soldiers were but then nodded Lonato nodded and said calmly to Monica with a small smile

"Thank you kindly Monica, it is good to see you again knowing that all this time you were alive all this time!" Monica then said with a bow "Thank you kindly lord Lonato so why did you do all this?"

Lonato then said explaining himself with a sigh

"The reason why I started the rebellion was the death of Christophe. I was so furious and fuelled with hate at the person who did it ever since the death of my wife I made a bargain with someone named the Flame Emperor from the Empire."

Edelgard said in shock "You made a deal with someone from the empire?" Lonato then said with a nod "Indeed I did, the person's voice was scrambled but they did promise me something out of it revenge. The church and Rhea were corrupted from the ground up I agreed to their deal with one person to kill, the person who killed my son.." Lontao points to Catherine

"Cassandra was the one who murdered my son and your adopted brother Ashe." Ashe gasped in shock knowing that this was true as Lonato said "I think that'll be enough. I'm ready to say farewell and good luck with your studies. Ashe I'll make sure to write when I arrive back home.." Lonato was then walking with the soldiers escorting the man until he said

"One more thing." Lonato looked at Shez and said "Mercenary do your best to take care of Monica for some reason I think you're meant to be her true love because I see a spark between the both of you!"

Shez then said in shock as he was blushing "H-huh WHAT!?" As was Monica who was blushing beat red when Lonato said that as Ashe fists tighten and said to the captain of the knights

"Is it true Catherine did you murder him? Did you murder Christophe?" Catherine said trying to calm Ashe down as she attempted to place a hand on his shoulder "Ashe please if you can let me-" But Ashe slapped it away and yelled

"DON'T TOUCH ME YOU SENT ME TO KILL LONATO WHEN HE DID NOTHING WRONG I NEARLY LOST MY FATHER BECAUSE OF YOU!" Ashe then said as his face was covered by shadows "I'm going to check on my siblings in the village. I need some time to myself if that's okay.."

Byleth was quiet and nodded as Sera said "Take as much time as you need Ashe." Ashe nodded as he gained a small smile as he left to check on his siblings

Dimitri sighed in relief "I'm glad Professor Byleth had the idea of wounding the villagers and not killing them otherwise I would never forgive myself for their deaths, their blood will be on my hands…"

Edelgard nodded in agreement and said "If only everyone could face reality so unflinchingly and not with fear. The commoners who allied themselves with Lord Lonato believed they were fighting for a just cause. It would be disrespectful to consider them simply victims. It was luckily that we decided to wound and not kill them yet still, we have no choice but to stop those who cling to unreasonable ideas of justice. Even if our enemies are the gods themselves...we must never lose sight of our goal."

Shez then said "I think you read my mind on that part, Edelgard even gods can step out of line when they don't agree with their allies.." Edelgard said in surprise "I'm surprised to hear you say that Shez. Really, I'm just like Lonato. I, too, will be the sort of ruler who's willing to risk the lives of my citizens in service of a higher cause. It's not possible to change the world without sacrifice. Dying for the greater good is not a death in vain."

Claude then shrugged and said "Eh I'd just focus on finding a way with the fewest casualties on my end and on my enemies aside from the small blood bath we make." Claude then looks at Byleth along with Shez and Sera "And what'd you guys think of Catherine fought in our little battle?

Byleth said talking about Catherine's style of fighting "She had potential I'll give her that knowing she's been battling the churches enemies for a while.." Shez nodded and said "Yeah no kidding and that weapon Thunderbrand was no joke.." Sera nodded and said "I can see why Thunderbrand is famous and why it's called a heroes relic.." Claude then said

"Makes you wonder about that legend…" "Legend?" Shez and Sera said in confusion as Edelgard and Dimitri looked at the Golden deer as if they knew what he was talking about

Byleth then said wanting to know what this legend was about "What legend?

Claude chuckled and said "Oh, it's nothing. Just the usual fanciful nonsense. An ancient Relic that once cut a mountain in half with a single swing. That's what they say, anyway. But as amazing as Thunderbrand is, I don't think it fits that description. Apparently, Relics can harness tremendous power for those with the right Crest. Though you can technically use one so long as you have any Crest at all. I dunno. Long story short, I'd like to try cutting a mountain in half someday."

Arval then said "That makes me a bit worried if a relic like that fell into the Ashen Demon's hands!" Hilda then enters the little chat who said

"Ooh! Are you guys talking about Relics? You'll be able to wield one soon, Claude! I just know it! After all, you've already been selected as the next head of House Riegan!"

Claude said with a small chuckle "Easy there, Hilda. I don't know how apt "soon" is. My grandfather is still unbearably healthy." Claude then directs his attention to Shez, Sera and Byleth "Oh? Is this news to you guys well yours truly was recently recognized as a legitimate child of House Riegan. They possess one of the Heroes' Relics too, though I've yet to see it."

Sera then asked a question "So have you seen this hero's relic belonging to your family Claude?" As Claude said with a shrug "I officially joined House Riegan only last year. Before then, I lived with my father. When I learned that my mother was the daughter of an Alliance noble, I was so surprised I thought the whole world was pulling a fast one on me for a week."

Dimitri then said "Aha! So that means your mother is Duke Riegan's daughter, right? Where is she now Claude?" Claude then said to the Blue lions leader "Hmm I Can't say anything to you Dimitri or to my fellow dears. My mother's currently living in a different world than the one she grew up in and has no desire to return home.

Hilda then said "Um, OK. You sure have a lot of secrets, don't you?" Claude chuckled to the group "I'm just keeping a promise to my parents. Make of that whatever you will. In exchange for my so-called secrecy, I'm free to do as I please, which is why I decided to see what the other side of my family was like. That's how I found out about this strange Crest I bear…"

Byleth then said "Very well then if they are your secrets then I will respect them Claude." Claude delivers a thumbs up "Cheers Teach!"

Catherine then enters the scene and said "I'm sorry to break up the talk but I found something on Lonato's horse before it fled.." She shows a scroll to the group and said

"It's a note that mentions this Flame Emperor's plan to assassinate Lady Rhea. But the content is too disturbing to ignore. We must report this to Lady Rhea right away. I hope that it's nothing ever since we heard that Monica was nabbed by Tomas..".

Byleth nodded and said "I agree Catherine!"


Once everyone arrived back at the church and Ash returned seeing that his family was okay Byleth went to deliver the report of the Flame Emperor's scheme to kill Rhea as that was happening the students of the United class chatted amongst themselves in the Main hall as Edelgard said

"After a while of thinking and planning the church has agreed to speak with Tomas upon his return to the church.." Hubert then said "He has been away from Garreg Mach for days now. During his absence, an investigation of his behaviour and personal effects laid bare his hostility to the church."

Sylvain said in an honest voice looking at Monica "It's shocking, yes, but we have testimony from the very person he abducted, not to mention all the other evidence they found. No surprise they wanna bring the guy in."

Ingrid nodded and said in a serious voice"This could be our only chance to find out about his co-conspirators and why they needed Monica." Claude then said "When the moment Tomas does get back he's gonna be in all sorts of trouble for kidnapping a student."

Lorenz scoffed and said "Kidnapping!? They'd ought to end his life on the spot! The church's enmity toward the church is plain for all to see!" Claude then said "And that's all the more reason to keep him alive and question him. You really think Tomas's working alone Lorenz?"

Monica said agreeing with Claude "I was there when it all happened if this evidence can bring Tomas and his allies to justice and connect the missing pieces!" Shez then said

"I have a question: who is Tomas does he work at the library?" Linhardt yawned and said "He does. I've lost track of how many times I've spoken to the man." Dorothea said with a sweatdrop "No surprise, Lin. You practically live at the library." Linhardt said insulted about that remark "HEY!" Annette then said "Well Tomas used to help me track down all manner of obscure books. I always thought he was just a kind old man." Mercedes had a sad look on her face having a bit of her tea. "Tomas is the last person I'd picture as a murderous kidnapper."

It was then Lysithea's turn to speak as she said holding onto a book that said 'Dark spikes omega' "Tomas's always bent over backward to help me find whatever book I'm searching for." Ignatz nodded and said "He's a kind man-and the last person we'd all ever expect to stab you in the back.

Leonie folded her arms and said "Well, you won't make it too far as an evildoer if you can't pull the wool over people's eyes.

Raphael had a bit of a worried look "I can't believe someone that nasty was working right under our noses. But wait... what if the dining hall lady is a traitor, too? I'll never be able to ask for seconds again!"

Leonie sighed and said "As if anything would stop you from asking for seconds. Besides, what kind of villain sets their sights on someone's lunch? Hilda nodded and said "I think we can give the dining hall lady the benefit of the doubt. Right?"

Sera then said agreeing with Hilda "If we can't trust the hand that feeds us, we can trust nothing." Ignatz agreed with Sera's statement "Exactly. If we start looking at everyone with suspicion, we may as well pack up and go our separate ways now." As Arval said in Sera's mind "Well, look at you reasoning things out. Your new friends must be rubbing off on you."

As Berdnetta then said as she couldn't remember what Tomas looked like "Um, so what did he look like again? Is he the big, burly one?" Caspar had a shocked look and said "Burly? Not even close Brendetta! He's a frail old man with a walking stick which is surpsinging on how's he still around."

Ferdinand then said "From what I can piece together, he has been at Garreg Mach for forty years at least since he was recommended to the church by Odeilla territory. It is hard to imagine that he had been plotting evil that whole time. I wonder what led to his transformation down this dark path."

Petra then said "Transformation? Would someone not be noticing if Tomas changed his appearance?" Shez then said with a nervous chuckle "No no Petra what he meant was he meant a mental transformation, not a physical one. Tomas must've changed his mind about the church at some point."

Petra smiled "I am excited to have learned of this strange new expression! I must be thanking you." Jonas chuckled and said "Classic Petra.."

Arval then said to Shez and Sera "If they were really worried about transformations, you'd expect they would turn their gaze to you. Good to know they're nice enough not to do so." Shez and Sera nodded quietly

Bernadetta said in worry "So this Tomas person sent the bandits after us? What an awful man. We're lucky to be alive."

Caspar scoffed and said "You're one to talk, Bernadetta. You weren't even there!" Petra nodded and said "Yes, you were not having reason to fear for your continued living."

Bernadetta then hid under her dusk and said "Ack! You're right!" Dedue then was in thought until he said "If I may your highness? Did Tomas hire the bandits that attacked you in the mountains?" Dimitri said to his friend "That's what I've been told, but I've yet to confirm it. There is evidence that seems to link them." Ingrid nodded in agreement "I don't know about you, but I'm going to feel a lot less safe after this."

Lorenz scoffed and said "But no one has proven he was the mastermind behind it all, but there is no doubt he was involved at all."

Hilda came over to her best friend Marianne and said "You're awfully quiet, Marianne. Is everything OK?" Marianne spooked a bit until she said "Oh, it's just, I suppose I'm worried about what this all means. Leonie came over and placed a hand on Marianne's shoulder and said "Hey, I understand. These walls were supposed to keep trouble out, but now everything feels very different."

Eve then said "Even so I got a bad feeling about Tomas and what he and his secret allies can do and when they'll strike.." Cecil then said

"Then we must remain vigilant should the time come and our moment to strike!"

As Cecil said that Dorothea then said to everyone "SHH! Everyone pipe down! Something's happening outside."

As everyone went silent voices were being heard outside of the hall shouting "Go go!" as a knight asked a soldier "Are they ready at the gates?" As the soldier then said to their captain "Yes, sir! Every exit is covered, he won't escape from us that easily!"

Arval then said to Shez and Sera "Well, well. It sounds like Tomas has returned. I don't know why I know this, but you two need to get out there—and quickly." Shez and Sera nodded in agreement as Sera said

"I think he's here. we, uh... we'll be right back!" And just like that Shez and Sera bolted out of the main hall Edelgard said before the two bolted off "Wait! We should discuss this before you... Never mind." Dimitri said to the twins "Don't worry we'll catch up!" Claude then says in confusion "So what did they bolt off?" Until he realised why they ran off "Oh! Tomas!"


Knights were running onto the scene as an elderly man weathering white robes and had brown walked onto the scene as he passed a few students

"There he is!" A knight shouted seeing the old man as Tomas was wondering what was happening as the knights surrounded him Shez and Sera arrived just in time to spot Tomas being apprehended

"That man down there.." Arval spoke to Shez and Sera "What about him?" Shez asked in confusion "That's no ordinary man!" Arval said as Tomas then said

"Is something the matter gentlemen?" The knight then said "Library keeper Tomas you stand accused for kidnapping a black eagle graduate years ago for that Lady Rhea wants to speak with you at once. I suggest you accept." Tomas said as his face was covered by shadows

"Is that so?" The knights slowly moved in to grab Tomas who said "This doddering persona of mine will benefit me no further." Tomas bangs his staff on the ground, creating a dark purple vortex of magic around him that sweeps the knights off their feet. Just then Tomas's body changed he wore dark and red robes a black right eye and his cane was black as well Shez and Sera gasped in shock to see this

"Familiar right?" Arval said remembering the first time Shez and Sera awakened against their fight with Byleth one year ago as the now revealed Solon said with a scoff

"Such hubris for mere vermin. You will pay for this. ALL OF YOU!" Solon teleports away. The shocked knights move to find him. Hoping he didn't go far as Shez and Sera looked at each other in worry as Sera said "What he did was just like…"

As the scene faded to black

"US!"


RGGAM: And that wraps the chapter I admit it's been so time since I wrote the chapter but it was all well worth it anyway make sure to leave an awesome review folks bye!