Warning: At the end of this chapter cover some horror involving a terrible fate for Morion. While it's not a horror topic, I advise you to ignore the horror part as you read.
(Fire Emblem Three Houses ost - The Golden Deer and the Crescent Moon)
"So you all hail from a different world? Just like the Emblems?" Diamant look surprised.
"That's right. We came to this world to find our Instructor and our friends who've gone missing. So we came to this world to search for clues." Musse nodded.
"Our Instructor is Rean Schwarzer, who you know as Emblem Rean. Emblem Crow is also one of our friends and part of a group called Class VII." Kurt continued.
"Crow is also a friend and colleague under the same employer who we have sworn our allegiances too." Mona continued. "Olivert who is Emblem Olivert is a Prince of Erebonia."
"I see... Who would have thought." Diamant mused. "Of course, that explains these Pokemon as well. They're not from this world but from another. Of course, what surprise me is what the Corrupted appeared in your world too. I'm sorry that something within our world has cause trouble to yours."
"It's all right. Queen Lumera said the same thing. Since Sombreon is responsible, it would be wise to team up to defeat him and restore peace to both our worlds." Venti said.
"Wise idea." Diamant nodded
"Man, who would have guessed my "origin" suddenly vanished. No doubt my friends are lookin' for "me." Especially Morgs." Emblem Crow muttered
"So what can you tell us about your world?" Diamant asked
"Well each of us hail from different part of the world. But more of our allies will join us eventually. But to begin with. Some of us are from Erebonia. Some from a state called Crossbell. Others from Liberl and another nation called Fodlan, Galar, Paldea and Inazuma." Juna explain.
"The devices that you saw Mona has is called an ARCUS Alpha. Our Fifth Battle Orbment. It's going to be a long story to explain." Arval said. "We possess advance technology so you can say we put Elusia to shame."
"So what can you tell me about your... ARCUS units?"
"Well they're super amazing Battle Orbments. Oh, they're a device use for combat. But they can be also use for daily life things like communicating. Like what Mona did recently." She said and then a portal appeared and came was Alear, Amia, Aether and Alhaitham.
"Ah, look who's returned." Mona smiled
"Hey everyone." Paimon smiled.
"Are they another of your friends who came to help us?" Diamant asked
"That's right! I'm Paimon." Paimon waved. "This is Aether. My best companion. And this guy is Alhaitham."
"Nice to meet you all." Aether waved his arm.
"Queen Lumera told us about the situation. As for why I'm here. I just came after a business trip from Professor. E. Gadd and the Reinford Group." Alhaitham replied. "I take it these are our allies in this world to defeat this Fell Dragon?"
"Yep. Let's begin the introduction." Juna said
One Introduction later...
"Wow, this is gonna be a lot to remember..." Paimon said with waterworks as Aether scratch his cheeks. "So where are we heading?"
"We're heading to a battlefield between Elusia and Brodia's boulders. The battle is going to be between my father and King Hyrinch who is a follower of the Fell Dragon. He plans to use him as a sacrifice and we want to prevent that from happening." Diamant answered
"Huh!? Why the heck is this guy a follower of the Fell Dragon?! Don't they know the Fell Dragon is evil?"
"Well people believe in what they want to believe in." Alfried explain.
"Still, this sacrifice really does put a bad taste in my mouth. We got to stop this king." Aether stated
"Right. It's going to be a long trip to reach the border." Diamant agreed.
"Then I better get Koraidon out since it's gonna be a long ride." Florian said.
"I should get Miraidon as well." Renne nodded as she and Florian toss Kora and Miraidon's Pokeball and both came out.
"Agiaa!" Both of them roared.
Whoa! Such mighty beasts!" Alcryst exclaimed
"They're your Pokemon, I presume?" Alhaitham asked.
"Yep!" Florian nodded.
"Then I better ride behind Renne as usual." Penny replied.
"I can keep walking! So let's go!" Nemona cheered.
(BGM ended)
Hours later...
"Man, are we even there yet?" Penny sighed— as they are crossing the cold part.
"We're almost there, yes." Diamant said as he, Alcryst, Lapis, Citrinne, Alear, Amia, Aether, Alhaitham, Ash, Kurt, Venti, Kazuha, Shez, Arval, Alfred, Cranne, Vander, and Mona were riding on horses while Juna rides with Kurt, Altina rides with Venti, Musse rides with Ash. Chloé rides on her Pegasus with Céline behind her.
"Hey is it me or has it suddenly gotten cold?" Arven asked as they arrived at the snow.
"Y-Yeah. But that would mean..." Alcryst gulped.
"Yeah..." Diamant nodded.
(Fire Emblem Three Houses ost - The King of Lions)
"We've reach the border." Diamant said as they see ahead was a large Fortress.
"That is a large fortress." Altina said. "So that's where the battle between Brodia and Elusia will fight. On the otherside I mean."
"Right. But we got to be careful since those Elusian have those undead things with them." Shez said.
"I'm curious to know how they were able to control them. Is it because of Sombron's power?" Citrinne wondered.
"Must be. Otherwise, how else would they control them." Lapis remarked.
"..." Penny look down as Renne notice.
"What's wrong, Penny?" Renne asked.
"I... I don't know. I felt something weird just now..."
"Weird, what do you mean?" Florian asked. "Are you feeling sick?"
"No. It's nothing like that. But I felt something... It's a bit hard to explain..." Penny replied as Emblem Celica appeared next to her and Renne.
"You don't really appear to be ill indeed. But let me ask you something Penny. How are you used to being Engage with me?" Emblem Celica asked
"Well... It's quite a new experience... come to think of it... I felt like that time back when we were in Engage form. I felt a bit of your power within me and... then again... like something within me has change."
"Ah, I see. I think I have a pretty good idea what's making you feel this way." Emblem Celica smiled "Don't worry. It isn't anything bad. In fact. It's a good thing."
"A... good thing?"
"Everyone, we're here." Diamant said as they arrived.
Everyone begin to dismount and they begin to cross through the gates. There were two armies who stood against each others in the distance.
"Well would you look at that." Renne fold her arms. "Brrr! I should have brought some warm clothing." She pull out her ARCUS Alpha and tap a few buttons and put on her Winter outfit. "Much better."
Céline blinked. "Was... that one of the functions on the ARCUS Alphas?"
"Oh yeah! I totally forgot! The ARCUS Alpha got those Updates where we can switch clothes!" Juna pull out her ARCUS Alpha along with Kurt, Musse, Ash, Venti, and Altina and switch to Rito's outfit.
Diamant sweatdrop. "I'm... amazed of your world's technology."
"It's like a luggage but magical!" Cirtinne stated.
"That reminds me, Prince Diamant, Prince Alcryst. How are you two along with your Retainers feeling right now with your ARCUS Alphas right now?" Alhaitham asked.
"At first, it was... strange. But after that... I'm shock that you all were willingly giving us your devices." Alcryst answered, holding his arm.
"Indeed. Surely we will repay you for allowing us to use them." Diamant agreed.
"Haha! This device is like a legendary item! I can't believe it's common in your world." Amber smiled.
"It will make communication much more smoothly." Louis agreed.
"So what's the plan to stop King Morion and Hyacinth's fight?" Renne asked.
"Well for starters. We need to get close to the frontlines. But Prince Diamant, did you receive any orders from King Morion?" Musse asked
"Yes. Unfortunately, he orders us to wait here in the rear guard. As much as I disagreed. I even wanted to give him the Ring of the Roaring Lion but he refused." Diamant sighed as Emblem Roy appeared next to him.
"Right. He also said that he wanted you to keep my ring safe." Emblem Roy said.
"Father wants a fair fight. Not to say that using the ring is unfair. But we Brodians have a particular sense of pride. He wants to stand in his own strength and asked us to respect that."
"That's well and good at all, but I doubt those Elusians share that cold of honor. Especially on the battlefield." Aether pointed out.
"Speaking of Elusians. Something has been bothering me." Musse said. "Is it possible that King Hyacinth is the one who truly worships the Fell Dragon while the other people of Elusia are innocent?"
"What do you mean by that, Musse?" Céline asked
"There are a few topics that bother me. For starters, why would the Kingdom of Elusia worship the Fell Dragon instead of the Divine Dragon? Queen Lumera admitted that Elusia wasn't like that but suspected that the Fell Dragon's followers must have changed Elusia. After all. Elusia was trusted with both the Rings of the Lady of the Plains and the Ring of the Bladelord to keep it safe from Sombron. If Elusia of the past decided to worship the Fell Dragon, it wouldn't make sense for Queen Lumera to give it to those rings."
"Hmm... You might be onto something, Musse." Vander agreed. "Queen Lumera wouldn't give them the rings if they began to worship the Fell Dragon. Speaking of it. It does seem very strange for them to suddenly change religion."
"So what you're saying is that King Hyacinth was the one who changed the religion?" Alfred asked.
"Um, can I say somethin' here?" Anna called out as they looked at her. "Musse might be right. You see, my family and I are from Elusia but we worship the Divine Dragon. There are Elusian who worship the Divine Dragon but somewhere in years, the religion has changed to the Fell Dragon. No one knows why slowly bit by bit. People begin to worship the Fell Dragon instead. But since I reveal that I'm from Elusia... does that mean you guys don't want me around?" She asked with a sad look.
"Of course not, Anna. You're free to stay with us." Amia stated. "No one is judging you, right guys?"
"I don't." Juna said. "I mean, she is Anna. It doesn't matter if you're born in the country of your enemy. Anna will be Anna."
"Getting back to the point. What are we going to do with King Hyacinth?" Alhaitham asked. "He was the one who somehow weakened Sombron's seal. He and his Fell Dragon Followers. And he is the one who plans to drag King Morion to Sombron as a sacrifice."
"I think it would be best to end him." Diamant answered.
"Yes. I must agree." Alcryst agreed.
"King Hyacinth and his Fell Dragon Followers are responsible for many deaths. That cannot be left unpunished." Céline pointed out. "Not to mention they're also responsible for those Corrupted that's been attacking us, including our friends's world as well. If we want to end the Corrupted, King Hyacinth along with his Followers, must be put to the sword. What's more, we need to slay the Fell Dragon once more if we want to end the Corrupted from attacking both our worlds."
"Our goal is to stop the Fell Dragon. Which means we have to defeat him for our world sake." Aether replied.
"Wow... this is kinda a heavy topic..." Penny scratch her hair.
"Seriously. But if we do want to save our world from those Corrupted. We have to defeat Sombron." Florian agreed
"Then we're all in agreement, then?" Diamant asked as everyone look at each other and nodded. "All right. Then it settled." he turn to the left. "Looks like the battle has begun."
(BGM ended)
On the battlefield...
(Fire Emblem Engage ost - Clash)
Brodia and Elusian Soldiers begin to charge at each other and clash into battle. Among the Elusian Forces were Corrupted. King Morion draw out his sword, rush toward the Corrupted and unleash a mighty swing and cut down each Corrupted down his path. King Morion soon cross paths against King Hyacinth.
"Your invasions of my country come at a very high price, King Morion. And now you will pay it." King Hyarinch said with a twisted smirk.
King Morion let out a mocking laugh. "Hahaha! Do you really think you can withstand the might of Brodia, King Hyarinch?"
"Yes. My army is blessed by Lord Sombron himself."
"Ha. "Blessed?" More like "demonic"." King Morion countered as he lung toward Hyarinch and swing his sword at him.
King Hyacinth dodge the attack then block the next attack with his hands and proceed to spin kick Morion in his guts, pushing him back.
"Damn you!" King Morion growled as he charge and slash King Hyacinth
Hyacinth dodge but got a cut on his cheek. Morion swing his sword fiercely as Hyacinth dodge but then Morion spin slash, pushing Hyacinth back.
Ngh!" Hyacinth fell to his knees as Morion pointed his sword at him. "Morion you Barbartic—"
"Ha! As I thought. You're nothing but talk. Is that all the power your dragon's got, Hyawinch?" Morion smirked
"He's is not yet at full strength." Hyacinch let out a dark smirk as he pull out a ring with a green jewel, but it change into purple. "Not until the ritual..."
"Ritual?"
Hyacinth put on the ring. "The one by which we shall reignite his true glory. And for that... we need a sacrifice of sovereign blood." Hyacinth's eyes glow red, surrounded by a dark aura and grabbed Morion's sword, tainting it with darkness. "The blood thus offered will be yours!"
"Ngh!" Morion glared as Hyacinth's grasping Morion's sword tight as Lyn as an Emblem appeared, glowing red, readying her bow.
'I just did a Divination on you. And it says that you will face death the moment you go into battle. A horrible death that drains your entire being.' Morion called Mona's warning. "I just did a Divination on you. And it says that you will face death the moment you go into battle. A horrible death that drains your entire being. Hyacinth isn't the one who kills you, but Sombron himself. Hyacinth will capture you and offer you as a sacrifice to the Fell Dragon. That's when he devoured you."
'So it's just as that astrologist said, huh?' Morion thought as Hyacinth channel darkness in his hand and go for a punch. "Not a chance!" Morion let go of his sword to dodge the punch and then punch Hyrinch who quickly block the attack while Emblem Lyn fired an arrow at him. "Ngh!" Then Hyacinth deliver a powerful punch as a jet of darkness pierce Morion's Armor through. "Aaaugh!" Morion fell to his knees.
"You have lost this battle, Formal King of Brodia." Hyawinch dark grin.
"FATHER!' Diamant yelled as Alear, Amia, Emblem Marth, Emblem Rean, Emblem Roy, Lapis, Citrinne, Clanne, Framme, Etie, Anna, Yunaka, Jean, Louis, Shez, Arval, Boucheron, Céline, Florian, Penny, Nemona, Renne, and Arven with their Pokemon, Miraidon, Koraidon, Cloyster, Pawmot, Sylveon and Cerledge. Amber, Kurt, Ash, Alfred, Aether, Alhaitham and Vander galloping and Chloé flying toward to rescue Morion until the Corrupted begin to stand in their way. "Get out of my way!"
Alcryst fired his arrow with Venti, while Mona and Emma firing their magic and Emblem Crow fired Orbal Shots but a barrier had been cast, repeling the attack.
"Ngh!" Alcryst clench his teeth.
"Uh-uh-uh." Zephia approached, channeling magic in her hands and then swinging at it, unleashing a shockwave that gather the snow into a snowstorm. "We can't have you all interfering, can we?"
"Well, aren't they a fun bunch." A man with a twisted personality approached.
"Never mind them. Let's get the king, Griss." Zephia said, approaching King Morion who's struggling to get up.
"Yeah, yeah." Griss shrugged, picking up Morion with Zephia and dragging him away.
"No! Father!" Alcryst yelled as the snow died down.
"Stop!" Alear yelled as he struck down the Corrupted with the others, but then a fireball was thrown at them, forcing them to halt. "Ngh!"
"That's far enough." Ivy flew down on her Wyvern.
"Princess Ivy!"
"Whatever the cost, you must hold them here, child." Hyacinth told Ivy.
"Yes." Ivy nodded
"I'll be counting on you, Ivy. I shall take my leave. Make me and Elusia proud, Ivy." Hyacinth then begin to take off.
"I will, Father."
"You're not going to stop us!" Alear got his sword ready and everyone else got their weapons out.
(BGM ended)
(Fire Emblem Engage ost - Unshaken Royal Confidence)
"Then come, Divine One. Drive my Forces back." Ivy said as the Corrupted charge at them.
"Everyone, prepare for battle!" Amia yelled as they forces begin to clash with the Corrupted.
Alear, Amia, Emblem Marth and Rean swing their sword against the Corrupted and push them away as they run toward Ivy with Diamant and Alcryst with Emblem Roy and Emblem Crow. Vander swing his axe against a Corrupted Axe Fighter, swinging at each other until Vander swung upward and then slash the Corrupted's chest.
"AAAUGH!" It screeches as it turns to miasma.
Clanne throws a fireball against a Corrupted Axe Fighter who dodges and charges at him. But then Framme throws a snowball on his face to get its attention. The Corrupted backhand the snowball throw the axe at Framme which Emblem Levi deflect it to the side. The Corrupted retrieved its axe and then swing at Framme, but Emblem Levi dodge it and then Framme throw punches on the Corrupted's face and then Clanne throw a fireball and kill it.
Etie spotted Elusian Lance Fliers coming toward them and she began to prepare an arrow and. One Flance Flier was shot down while the other dodged.
"Emblem Engage!" Penny swung her arm as Emblem Celica appeared and then merge with her. "Take this!" She channels a fireball at the Lance Flier.
The Flier dodge and then charge at Penny to stab her, but she rolled and fired another fireball as Sylveon used Moonblast and struck her.
"Pawmot, Discharge!" Nemona yelled
"Paaawmot!" Pawmot fired multiple bolts of electricity toward the Fliers and shocked them
"AAAAAAAAGH!" They screamed with their Pegasus.
"Raagh!" The Corrupted Sword Fighter charge at Arven and swing at him
"Agh!" Arven dodge and one Corrupted shoulder bash him but Cloyster headbutted him. "Ice Beam!"
"Cloy!" Clouster fired Ice Beam onto the Corrupted
"AAaagh!' The Corrupted then was frozen solid and then Cloyster.
"Raxer Shell!" Arven commanded as Cloyster lung and a shell appeared on its... well shell as it then spin slash them, destroying them as the ice shattered.
"Take this!" Florian throws an Iron Dagger onto the Corrupted's head.
"Augh!" It winches and then charges ar Florian.
"Koraidon! Cerledge!" Florian yelled as Florian hop off Koraidon and he change into Ultimate form.
"Agriaaaaa/Ceruledge!" Both Pokemon roared as both charge toward the Corrupted.
Koraidon let out swift claws attack while Cerledge swing his blade arm and battle against the Corrupted. Florian spotted a Lance Fighter Corrupted throwing his Spear at him. Florian duck and throw the dagger at him, but it backhand it and then charge at Florian and swing at him. But then Koraidon charge and claw at him and kill it as it turn into miasma. An Elusian Lance Flier throw a Javalin at Florian and struck him on the arm.
"Ah!" Florian winch.
"Ceer!" Cerledge boiled with rage and use Phantom Force and attack the Flier fiercely.
"Aaaugh!" She scream and fell down.
"Just a scratch." Florian cover his arm from the wound but shake it off. "Come on, let's go." He said as Koraidon and Cerledge took off while his Pokemon look concern on his injuries.
Renne swing her scythe against multiple Corrupted while riding Miraidon across the snow. Miraidon Bike slide as Renne use Calamity Throw against the Corrupted, killing them with one blow. Then she cast an Orbal Art: Gallort Fort and fired massive lasers against the horde of Corrupted.
Juna throw some punches at an Elusian Axe Knight as he block and then shield bash and swing his axe next but Juna dodge, then spin kick and then charge her punch on her Gunbreakers and punch, knocking the Knight to the floor as Kurt swinging against an Axe Cavalier and then slash, knocking the Cavalier off his horse. Ash swirl his axe and then swing fiercely against a group of Corurpted, knocking them as he goes and then he used his Chain Magic to pull them and then he switch to a scythe and slash them in half, killing them.
Ash's pull his horse's rein and move to the left and gallop. Musse fired an Orbal Shot toward a Axe Knight who used his shield but attack pierce its defenses and then Bocheron charge to the Knight and they both swing at each other. Musse then shotlock the Knight then fired multiple bullets. Boucheron move out of the way as the Knight taken the hits and he deliver the final blow and kill the Knight.
Amber swirling his Killing Lance, slash and impale Elusian Sword Fighter, killing them with critical hit. Then a knife was thrown at him.
"Ngh!" Amber dodge but got a cut on his cheek. He turn and see man with dove gray skin.
"You were *fast* enough to dodge. But are you fast enough to survive?" He asked a she charge at Amber.
The Thief and Amber begin to swing at each other. Amber let out a few trust attacks but the thief dodge and then back-kicked Amber and his horse. Amber's horse hold his ground as Amber let out slash attacks.
Diamant cut down a Corrupted with Emblem Roy. "Emblem Engage!" Diamant swing his arm as the ring glow and he and Roy merge in Engage formed. Diamant flew toward the Next Corrupted and slash each one he come across. Then he spotted a female Brodian Knight, swinging her axe against an Elusian axe Knight. Diamant charge and then launch a powerful kick on the knight and knock him away.
"Augh!"
Diamant turn to the knight. "Jade."
"Prince Diamant!" Jade gasped. "I'm so glad you're safe. Is everything all right at the castle?"
"Yes. The Divine Dragon Twins helped us. However, Father... He's in peril. Jade, I relieve you of your border duties. You're with me from now on!"
"Of course!" Jade nodded.
Meanwhile with Ivy...
"Hmm..." Kagetsu look concerned at the fight is going on and many Elusian and Corrupted are being destroyed as Cloyster fire Ice Beam, Emma firing a large magic beam, Koraidon uses Collision Course while Miraidon Electro Drift to kill many Corrupted. "This battle isn't looking good. Princess Ivy, did King Hyacinth gave you reinforcements?"
"No. We must use whatever soldier we have left." Ivy answered.
"I see..."
"Kagetsu, id you wish to retreat. Now's your chance."
Kagetsu eye widen and look at her. "What?! But Princess! You know I cannot. But even if I did, what will you do?"
"I have no choice but to stay. Even if I know it's hopeless and that I'll die." Ivy said, closing her eyes
"Princess Ivy..."
"Kagetsu. Zelkov should be nearby the fortress where the Corrupted are standing by. You know what to do."
"Yes, Princess." Kagetsu nodded and then take off.
Back with everyone...
"Haah!" Aether swing his sword and cut down a group of Elusian Sword, Lance and Axe Fighters on his horse.
"Haah!" Alhaitham swing his sword and knock down Elusian Axe Knights on his horse as Elusian Pegasus Lance Fliers flew to strike at Aether and Alhaitham to attack, only for them to be attacked instead by a swing of their sword.
Aether and Alhaitham gallop their horses as Anna swing her axe against an Elusian Knight who block and counterattacks with a swing, but she dodge and swing cartwheel as Jean throw a kick as Emblem Sigurd slashes with his Sword. Anna pull out a Hammer.
"Bye-bye~" She grinned and swing with force on the Knight.
"AAAAGH!" He yelled and launch toward two Corrupted where Citrinne fired Thunder Magic at them.
Emma swirl her Staff and then tap the ground where a magic circle appeared, summoning a giant silver glowing wolf who howl. A.K.A Albion Wolf and fired a massive beam and destroyed the Corrupted forces.
Cirtinne jawdropped. "My goodness Emma! You certainly are a powerful mage! Wait, are you a sage?"
"Nope. Just a witch." Emma giggled as a Corrupted Sword Fighter charge and swing at her, She block with her Staff and then kick the Corrupted and fire a beam at it.
Lapis swing her Sword against an Elusian Sword Fighter as they were in equal until Lapis kick the Soldier and then cut her down with a slash. Altina's hands swinging with magic answing her arms to create bomb explosion, killing the Corrupted as Claiomh Solais appeared, form into a diamond-shape sword. Altina swing her arm to take down upcoming Elusian Soldiers as Venti used his craft: Stormeye 2 to pull many Elusians and Corrupted into them and then blow them away.
Emblem Engage!" Kurt yelled as he swing his arm as the Ring the Crimson Prince glow with Emblem Oliver stand by his side and merge with him. His horse disappeared and floating in the air with fans behind him.
Kurt's summon Orbal Pistols and begin firing rapidly against the Corrupted and taken the head shots while others block and rush toward him to attack him, only for Arven have Cloyster used Hydro Pump to blast them away. Alfred impale the Corrupted's headgear as he rides on his horse and Céline channeling Wind Magic and throw them toward two Axe Fliers who taken the hit. Chloé flew in a form of a drill and then tackle the flier and then throw a few jabs attacks on the other Axe Fliers who taken the hit and then knock out of the air.
The Axe Flier Swing at Chloé who block and dodge. Then Louis to throw a Javalin at the Flier and struck her, then allow Céline to throw Wind Magic at her to finish her off.
"Ha!" Arvel swing his arm and multiple Hades spell burst out of the ground, pulling Elusian and Corrupted soldiers into oblivion. He turn and see two Sword Knights flinch, look at each other and then turn back and scream, throwing their shields and sword. Arven sweatdrop and fired a dark magic, killing them.
Shez swirl his twin swords and then lung toward Corrupted Soldiers who readied to swing their Lances but ended up being cut down by Shez's swift swings. Shez rush, slashing each Corrupted SOldier with insane speed and then jump into the air and send out multiple slash projections to cause explosion, killing the Corrupted. Kazuha was surrounded by Elusian Knights, Lance Fighters.
"We got him now!" The Female Lance Fighter declared until Kazuha's Tachi glow green. "Uh-oh..."
"As one with wind and Cloud!" Kazuha then swing his sword as he used his craft: Kazuha Slash to summon a autumn whirlwind.
"AAAAAAAAUGH!" The Elusian Soldiers yelled being blown away and then fell into the snow in defeat.
"Oough..."
"What strength..."
"Blah..."
Haha, looks like nothing stops you, right babe?" Shez swirl his twin sword and asked.
"I could say the same to you." Kazuha said with a smile until Shez and he sense an attack which Shez readied his sword and block an upcoming attack.
The attacker reveal to be Kagetsu.
"I see you're a swordsman with great skill." Kagetsu jump back.
"Huh... an eastern swordsman?" Shez asked.
"We meet again Kagetsu." Kazuha greeted
"Same to you, Kazuha. It's rather fortunate that we meet again. Care to finish where we left off." Kagetsu took his stand.
Kazuha climb down his horse and readied his sword. "By all means. Shez, step back."
"Okay, Kazuha, don't lose to him." Shez nodded and he took off.
Kazuha lung toward Kagetsu and he responds in kind. Both clash their swords and then swing at each other rapidly. Kazuka jumps over and cartwheel slash which Kagetsu blocks and then reverse grips him. Kazuha was push back and then sent out slash projection where Kagetsu deflected them and lung at Kazuha. They continue to swing at each other as they move from the battlefield. Kazuha creates clones of himself and launches at Kagetsu, who remains calm and then unleashes a powerful swing to dispel the clones, then the real Kazuha launches a powerful wind-imbued swing.
Kagasu winched, take his stand, and then unleashed superhuman speed strikes which Kazuha block but got a cut on his cheek and his left arm.
"..!" Kazuha's eyes look at the cut mark on his cheek then lung at Kagasu.
They continue swinging at each other as Kagesu spin slash, then Kazuha jumps over and then dive attack. Kagasu cartwheel flip and then swing his sword and Kazuha blocks and parries. Kazuha swung gracefully but also swiftly against Kagetsu who block each until Kazuha let out a powerful slash, pushing Kagetsu back.
"Nngh...!" Kagetsu fell to his knees. "What skill indeed..."
"Take this!" Amber yelled as he launch a critical strike against Zelkov.
"Nngh!" Zeklov roll on the snow as his dagger fell next to him. "I can't *fall* here. I must return to Princess Ivy."
To Ivy...
Ivy see that her troops are already being destroyed as Diamant cut down an Elusian soldier and Alcryst firing an arrow on the Corrupted headgear to its red errie glowing eye. Alear and Emblem Marth cut down the Corrupted and Emblem Rean gut down the Elusian Lance Fighter. The four of them approached Ivy.
"It's over Princess Ivy! Let us pass!" Alear demanded.
"Unfortunately, I cannot." Ivy got out her tome and her Wyvern readied to battle. "If you want to reach King Morion." She jump on her Wyvern. "You must strike me down." She said as the Wyvern roared.
Wyvern Princess - Ivy
Alear and Amia form a combat link with each other as Diamant and Alcryst form a combat link as well.
Alcryst fired his arrow as Ivy form a barrier then Diamant lung and swing his sword at Ivy and her wyvern. Ivy's Wyvern block with its wings and then bite Diamant and throw him at Alcryst.
"Ngh/Ogh!" Both grunted as Amia and Alear lung toward Ivy with Emblem Marth and Emblem Rean.
Ivy swing her arm and throw magic as the twin dodge it. Amia swing at Ivy but she block with a magic shield until Alear let out rapid slashes to push Ivy and her Wyvern back. Ivy channel magic and fired a beam of it to Alear who roll to his left and then lung at Ivy. Alear and Emblem Marth swing as Ivy used her magic to block it as they swing at each other fiercely until Alcryst readied his arrow and then struck at the Wyvern.
"Augh!" Ivy grunted with the hit as Diamant followed up the attack by swinging fiercely and then kick the Wyvern with Ivy on it.
Ivy and her Wyvern recovered as Amia lung and then swing with Emblem Rean. Ivy block with her magic and and then her Wyvern tail attack. Amia jump over it and then swing at Ivy but she block and blasted magic at her. Diamant swing his sword as Ivy block and then her Wyvern let out a bite but he dodge and coutner by slashing, then Alcryst fired another arrow to knock back Ivy and her Wyvern. Diamant let out combo slashes, knocking Ivy off her Wyvern.
"Ngh!" Ivy roll to the floor but she recovered as Alear and Emblem Marth charge at her. They swing at each other with sword and magic as Ivy jump and then swing down powerful wind magic, but Alear doll to his left as Amia and Emblem Rean swing at Ivy.
Ivy fired wind magic at Amia who roll around and slash Ivy. Ivy grunted as Amia combo slash her but Ivy block with her magic. Amia then kick Ivy back as Alear follow up by slashing her. Alcryst readied his arrow and then fired at Ivy's shoulder and the Diamant let out a a spin slash, knocking Ivy onto the floor.
"Augh!" She roll onto the floor in defeat.
(BGM ended)
Ivy panted. "You won... Please... kill me."
"What?" Amia blinked.
"I told you... If you want to rescue King Morion... you must strike me down."
"No. We will not take your life." Alear protest.
"Don't be naive." Ivy getting back on her feet. "If I live, what's to stop me from hunting you down?"
"You can't return to Elusia after this. Your Kingdom's through with you."
"What gives you that idea?"
(Fire Emblem Awakening ost - You may call me Marth)
"If King Hyaincth had wanted you to survive, he would have given you reinforcements. Besides, he had no need to stall us. The weather alone would have slowed us down. I don't understand it, but... the king used you. He neve meant for you to survive."
Ivy let out a small chuckle with a smile. "I suppose you're right. "
"I don't understand why your father sacrificed your life." Amia muttered. "Isn't he your father."
"And yet. I get the feeling he doesn't act like one too. That's why neither of us will take your life."
"You will not grant me the release of death? How cruel." Ivy smiled. "But... you are my deity, and I respect your will."
Alear blinked. "Huh?"
"Could I ask you to forget that?"
"I... guess?" Amia tilt her head.
"In exchange, I offer information. I will tell you where King Morion is being taken and why."
"Let me guess. He's going to offer my father as a sacrifice?" Diamant asked.
"You already knew?" Ivy asked, looking surprised.
"More like we were told."
"But where is our father being taken?" Alcryst asked
"He's being taken to Destinea Catherdral. That's where my father will perform a ritual that will restore the Fell Dragon's power." Ivy answered. "You see, though the Fell Dragon has been freed, his abilities are diminished. Imprisonment drained him. He is exhausted and can't transform into a dragon. Ideally, he would have all 12 rings, but securing them will take time. In the interim, Sombron decided to temporarily regain his power through an ancient ritual in which he consumes sovereign blood."
"We can't let that happen!" Diamant stated.
"Then you must hurry to Destinea Cathedral. And do be careful. Since the Fell Dragon's return, Father has not been himself."
"I see..."Alear said
"That is the extent of what I know." Ivy turn her back as she hop back on her Wyvern. "Come, Zelkov, Kagetsu." Then Zelkov and Kagetsu approached. "Let us leave this place."
"What are you doing to do?" Amia asked
"Whatever I can. Without taking sides." Ivy answered as her Wyvern flew up. "If we meet again, Divine Dragons... I pray it is not as enemies."
"All right, thank you. Take care, Princess Ivy." Alear said as Ivy look back with a smile and then take off as Zelkov and Kagetsu summoned the horses, climbed up and took off.
"Are you sure it's a good idea to let them go?" Alfred asked as he and the other approached.
"I believe so. She doesn't appear to be that bad either."
"If you say so, Divine One."
"We need to leave and fast." Diamant said. "Rally up your horses, Pegasus or any mounts you can use. We need to stop the ritual before its too late."
"Right. But this blizzard is going to be difficult." Renne pull out her Pokeball. "Glaceon!" She toss her Pokeball and came out Glaceon.
"Glaceon!" Renne's Glaceon cried.
"Good idea." Emma pull out a Pokeball. "Froslass, assist us!" She toss her Pokeball and came out Froslass.
"Froslass Fros." Emma's Froslass cried.
"Froslass and Glaceon can help navigate though the blizzard since they're Ice-Type Pokemon." Celine explain.
"That's good to hear." Diamant smiled
"Um, Prince Diamant." Amber look up. "Is the sky supposes to be... reddish-purple?"
Everyone look up and see the sky is indeed reddish purple.
"Ooh that's not good. Reddish-purple sky is not a good sign." Penny gulped.
"Right. Everyone, let's hurry to Destinea Catherdral." Alear stated
"Right!" Everyone nodded as each of them got on their mounts of choices and then take off.
(BGM ended)
"Everyone, did you all notice something was sinisterly wrong with King Hyacinth?" Emma asked.
"What do you mean, Emma?" Cirtinne asked.
"King Hyacinth has this dark glow around him when he was facing King Morion. I've notice he had red eyes as well... almost like he's been corrupted by power."
"Yeah, it felt like he was under some sort of enchantment." Celine said.
"An enchantment?" Alear asked. "Come to think of it. Princess Ivy mention that ever since Sombron's return, King Hyacinth hasn't return."
"But what does that even mean?" Céline asked
"Could it be possible that King Hyacinth is under some dark magic?" Mona wondered.
"If it is... then..." Amia was caught off when the blizzard is getting worst. "Ngh... this blizzard is getting worst."
"Glace, Glaceon." Glaceon said
"Um, what did Glaceon say?" Chloé asked
"That we should be careful otherwise we'll lose sight." Renne answered as Glaceon nodded.
"Fros?" Froslass pointed and see Veyle.
"Wait, is that Veyle?" Emma blinked.
"Veyle!" Alear called out as he and his other teams pulled the reins of their horses, Pegasus or Florian and Renne slow down on their Koraidon and Miraidon.
(Fire Emblem Engage ost - Silver White Heart)
"Huh?" Veyle turn her head. "Wait, is that you, Alear?"
"You guys knew her?" Alfred asked
"Yeah, she's a friend." Florian nodded. "What are you doing here Veyle? And how did you get here too?"
"I... I honestly don't know." Veyle answered solemnly.
"You seriously don't know how you suddenly crossed the border into another country?" Renne asked
"What about you guys? You look worried. Is something the matter?"
"We're trying to reach Destinea Catherdral, but this blizzard is getting in the way." Alear answered
"If you're looking for the cathedral. Then you should head that way." Veyle pointed to a direction to a really large tree.
"You know where it si?" Amia asked in surprised.
"Uh-huh. You're close. See that really tall tree over there? Use that as a landmark."
"Thank you Velye! You been a big help." Alear smiled.
"I owed you and the others for patching me up the other day. That was so kind..." Veyle smiled and then notice the ring on Alear and Amia's hand. "Huh. Hey, Alear, Amia, have you been wearing those rings before?"
"Yes. Both rings are very important to us."
"I didn't notice it the other day. They're both pretty." Veyle smiled until she felt daze. "Really... pretty."
(BGM ended)
"Veyle?" Amia tilt her head.
"Em...blem...Rings..." Veyle spoke completely hypnotized as she reach out to Alear's hand and to the Ring of the Hero King.
"Veyle!" Alear called out.
"Huh?" Veyle open her eyes. "Oh! I'm sorry! I'd better be on my way!" She then take off.
"Wait, Veyle! Where are you going? It's not face!" Amia called out by reaching her hand but too late as she disappeared.
"She's gone." Alfred said
'Emma, did you notice her behavior?' Celine whispered
'Yes. It's almost as like—' Emma replied
"..." Renne gave a serious look.
'Veyle...' Mona rub her chin. 'Who are you really? I better perform a divination on her.'
"There's no time to search for her. Not when Father's life hangs in the balance." Dimant stated
"You're right. Let's hurry." Alear said as he shake the rein of his horse and everyone begin moving. "Veyle... what in the world?'
In Destinea Cathedral...
(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - A Sign of Gloom)
"Nngh!" King Morion was thrown into the cathedral floor carved with ritual markings where Hyacinth approached in front of him.
"Poor foolish Morion. How does it feel to be defeated for the first time?" Hyacinth smirked.
"Nngh.. Hyacinth you heretic bastard... Do you understand what you are doing?" Morion glared, trying to move but magic is restraining him
"But of course. But calling me a heretic? Surely you jest when I follow Lord Sombron. Not that weak and pathetic Divine Dragon nor Queen Lumera. It's a pity that she didn't die."
"You son of a—"
"But enough about this Morion. We shouldn't keep Lord Sombron waiting. He has been sealed for so so long. He's very hungry. It will be my greatest pleasure to offer him your sovereign blood."
"And he will be most pleased with your effort, King Hyacinch." The Hooded figure appeared from teleporting in. "Apologize for the delay. Another issue involving her."
"Not at all, my Lady. We should begin the ritual before those wretched spawns of Lumera, the Brodians and their allies step into our doorstep."
"Right you are." The Hooded Figure turn to Morion. "You should consider yourself honor, formal King Morion. For you will be the first for Father meal for such a long time."
"Father? Wait... You're—" Morion eye widen as the Hooded Figure's hands glowing with reddish-black energy as Morion was levitated. A dark magic circle activated underneath. "Aaaaaaaaa—" Morion screaming but blood was coming out from both his eyes and mouth.
An Astral projection of Sombron open his mouth and drinking the blood.
"Ah. Everything is going as plan." Zephia dark grin.
"Ooh That looks so painful. I'm jealous." Griss gave a menacing grinned.
"We're baaaaack!" A girl wearing heavy armor approached.
"Ah, Marni. You and Mauvier returned at a good time." Zephia said.
"Boy we're glad we did because we have so much to tell you Zephia! You wouldn't believe where we went from that portal!" Marni clapped her hands with a grin, jumping happy before noticing Morion's blood coming out of his eyes and mouth. "Yick! What am I watching?"
"Why the ritual for our Lord Sombron to regain his power." Zephia answered. "Now tell me what you find."
"The portal our scouts discovered leads to another world." Mauvier answered
Zephia eye widen. "What did you say?"
"Yeah! You wouldn't believe what we found over there! Take a look! We bought souvenirs!" Marni pull out a sack and then empty it out on the floor where a Super Mushroom, Fire Flower, Ice Flower, Hammer Bro Suits and Boomerang Flower. "Tahaaa!"
"What the heck is think junk? A poka doted Mushroom and Flowers with eyes and some suit?" Griss asked, looking disappointed.
"Hey this isn't junk! This is some sort of magic item!" Marni complained and then pick up the Super Mushroom. "Like this Pokadoted Mushroom. When I ate it, It felt like I've gotten stronger! Zephia, you gotta try it!"
"Oh, all right." Zephia taken the Mushroom from Marni and then take a bite. "Mm... What an interesting... hm?" Zephia gulp the Mushroom and then felt her magical powers increase. "What?" Zephia look at her hand. "This feeling..."
"Something wrong Zephia?" Griss asked
"No... I can feel my magical powers increasing just a bit."
"You're kiddin'."
"The Mushroom you just eat is called a Super Mushroom. According to the clerk there, It's a Power-Up. This Mushroom offers positive effects such as healing, boosting one strength or magic and restoring stamina. The Red Flower is called a Fire Flower, where it can grant you pyrokinesis abilities. The light blue flower is called an Ice Flower. As the Ice counter part to the Fire Flower, it can grant you Cyronokisis abilities. The suit is called a Hammer Bro Suit. It magically equips you with armor and wields Hammer as a weapon. It provides and produce its own hammers to that subject. And the Flower that shape like a Boomerang is called a Boomerang Flower. It alters your clothes or armor and provides the Boomerang." Mauvier reported.
"Inconceivable." Zephia rub her chin. "What world did you enter?"
"According to what we learn, it has various of names. But it can be called the Mushroom Kingdom or Zemuria. That's where the Corrupted has disappeared. They have been attacking the civilians there. What's more, there are multiple continents. What's more. We encounter not just different Non-Humans beings, but also encounter creatures that our the Divine Dragon's group possesses. They are called Pokemon. Magical animals and creatures possess several powers and abilities, such as manipulation of aspects of the world."
"Pokemon, hmm?" Zephia hummed until she realized something. "Ahhh... Now I understand. So the allies with outlandish weapons are actually from another world. Those creatures some of them possess, the familiar with that mage... everything is starting to make sense now. Excellent you two. You provided us with invaluable information. Lord Sombron will be most pleased."
"You mean not only we'll get big praise from you but also Lord Sombron?! Yay!" Marni cheered
Morion's eyes rolled up until his corpses fell to the floor and Sombrom finish drinking it. His body slowly begin to materlized.
"Aaaah." Hyacinth spread his arms, looking delighted. "Lord Sombron form! It's going to be restored!"
"Yes. But it will need time to fully materlized." The Hooded Figure nodded with a dark grin and then turn to Morion's Corpse. "You know. I have a good experiment I wanted to try." She aim her hand which swirling with dark magic.
Unknown to all of them, a Watery Fish was spying from above.
Horrifying wasn't it... To make it worst, now Zephia and the other villains know. What are they planning now?