Dateline: December 8, 1206
(Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword ost - Skylot)
"AAAAAAAAH!" A voice shiek as Renne, Ivy, Alhaitham, Paimon and Aether turn their heads and see Penny was running toward them in a panic.
"Goodness Penny! What is with the yelling all of the sudden?" Renne asked
"Are you trying to give me a heart attack? I thought that you were some sort of banshee!" Ivy grumbled.
"I-I-I'm sorry! But can you blame me?!" Penny waging her arms as her Umbreon, Sylveon, Leafeon, Vaporeon, Flaron and Jolteon join her.
"What's going on!? Are we attack?!" Alear join in the conversation.
"No, that was Penny." Alhaitham looking at Penny.
"I'm sorry for screaming so suddenly! But something happened to me!" Penny exclaimed.
"Huh? What do you mean?" Alear asked.
"Look!" Penny aim her hand and then a screen appeared out of nowhere.
"Whoa!"
"What on earth?" Ivy gasped.
"Is that... a screen?" Alhaitham asked
"Yes! It appeared out of nowhere as I was brushing my teeth and then using the internet on my Rotom ARCUS Alpha and then when I felt something strange was happening to me and—"
"Penny, calm down." Renne told her. "Okay, take a deep breath and breathed out." She instructed as Penny breathed in and breathed out three times. "Okay, now start talking."
"Okay... I was doing the usual wake-up, getting ready... and do you guys recalled that I feel so strange ever since Emblem Celica and I Engage? Well... I'm not so sure why but... I feel like something within me has change. I was going to ask Jean for a checkup but I bump into Framme who almost squashed me with some boxes she was carrying. The moment I shield myself, the screen appeared. I panicked and was looking for Jean."
"Hmm..." Alhaitham rub his chin. "This is a form of magic."
"M-Magic?"
"Yes. I learned that in Fiore, there's a type of magic called Archive that works just like this screen here. Except I don't see a Keyboard."
"So Penny got Archive Magic?" Paimon asked.
"Wait... I have MAGIC now?" Penny jawdropped.
"What a curious turn of event." Renne mused.
"Interesting... You somehow gain Technomancy." Aether rub his chin.
"Technomancy?" Ivy asked.
"It's a type of magic that can affect technology. It works similar to Archive, except it just provides information. Technomancy manipulates machines' technology. Like you can hack, and shut off devices with a flick of your finger. But that magic was lost in ancient times. Not to mention rare. How were you able to wield that?"
"That's what I want to know! I never even touched magic nor even wielded one! I'm just an ordinary girl who is good with tech and stuff! The only time I did was when I engage with Celica." Penny answered
"Ooh, I think I can answer that. Celica can impact her knowledge into you." Alear said
"What do you mean?" Renne asked
"I learn from mother that an Emblem if you have close bonds with can impact their knowledge of weapons they wielded in life to anyone they have a good bond with. I guess Celica entrusted some of her skills to you."
"I didn't know the Emblems can do that." Ivy mused "It's no wonder Sombrons seeks them."
"But how can that be possible? I'm just... ordinary." Penny frown.
"I doubt someone who's very skilled in tech at your age would be called "ordinary" Penny." Renne comment. "Perhaps the changes within the Pokemon regions has effected all manner of life or that Emblem Celica somehow managed to awaken the hidden magical potential you have on you. Either way, this is good news."
"That I can wield magic ever since coming to this world? But I don't know how to wield it."
"Well, I can help you with your magic training. But it will take time. However, I hope you don't plan on using that magic for...ill purposes." Aether said
"Like what would that accomplish?" Penny asked. "The only thing I like is to read my mangas, watch anime, play videos and use the internet."
"This... internet. This is that... world-globe communication network from your world, correct?" Ivy asked.
"That's right. Of course, the world that we live in has versions of world-globe communication networks. The Orbal Net while the other was the Mushroom Kingdom/Pokemon regions called it the internet. Of course, Remnant and Fiore have theirs." Alhaitham said.
"I see. I have to admit, I find this all so fascinating. It truly is regrettable that no one has thought of a large communication network. Perhaps I'll conduct one here in Elyos."
Kagesu approached Kazuha and Shez who were chatting. "Ah, there you are Kazuha! And hello to you too, Shez!"
"Oh hello Kagetsu. A fine morning today isn't it?" Kazuha asked
"Indeed. And all the more reason that I must ask. Will you go out with me?"
Kazuha blinked. "Pardon?"
"Hey, sorry but no can do, Kagetsu." Shez pull Kazuha close to him. "But he's mine."
"S-Shez." Kazuha blushed yet happy.
"Oh no, you misunderstand. What I mean is— Wait, you two are a couple?" Kagetsu asked
"That's right. We're dating." Shez answered
"Oh I have no idea that you two are a couple. But I was actually intended for a match."
"A match?"
"That's right! A bout."
Shez and Kazuha sweatdrop.
"Kagetsu, you do realize that you literally ask someone to go on a date with you right?" Shez asked with a concerned look.
"Oh? Does it now?" Kagetsu asked
"Yes. That is what they call a "pick up line" for someone to request a romantic relationship with." Kazuha asked.
"Really? Huh. That would explain why many warriors I've met feel nervous about me and some said yes, but shudder when I draw my sword." Kagetsu rub his chin, causing another sweatdrop to Kazuha and Shez. "But may I ask you something? Where do the two of you hail from in your world?"
"Well I was born in Fodlan... so to speak." Shez answered.
"And I was born in a nation called Inazuma. You mention that you hail from Pale Sand if I recall?"
"Is Pale Sand is a land called eastern?" Shez asked
"Why yes. I'll be frank, when I saw Kazuha back when we were enemies in Brodia Castle, I was shocked to see a fellow countryman, but only to found out that you hail from a different world which had similar culture to my home. But I must admit, when we first have our battle Kazuha, I felt a sense of home, but at the same time, I've witness some techniques I've never seen before. As for you Shez, your duel-wielding is also captivating that I also wish to have a bout with you. Will one of you please bout with me?"
"Sure. I don't mind. Let's go find a place where we can let our sword do the talking." Shez smirked.
"Excellent!" Kagetsu pull out his sword. "Now come!"
"Wait, here? I thought we were gonna find a suitable place!"
"Hmm..." Citrinne hummed to herself.
"Hello Citrinne, is something bothering you?" Emma asked.
"Oh, hello Emma. I was just thinking about my training to keep practicing my magic."
"Oh? Was there something you were having trouble with?"
"You can say that yes. You're a powerful witch yourself, yes? I've never seen magic quite like yours before. Which motivates me to keep training to master the magical arts. However, I ended up having some trouble getting it right."
"Well if you like, why don't I help you out and see what's wrong?" Emma offered.
"Oh, no I couldn't possible ask you to do so."
"It's quite all right. No worries."
"Well in that case, then allow me to offer you something in return." Citrinne smiled
"No need for that Citrinne. We're friends. Friends help each other out. It's only natural."
"You're very kind, Emma. In that case, let us go to the practice ground."
"Wow, Lapis. You truly got some interesting food preservation knowledge." Arven said.
"Yeah, sorry about that. I'm sure you must have thought that I was acting crazy." Lapis apologized.
"Well at first I'll admit, but this is rather interesting knowledge. Has this type of thing existed here in Elyos?"
"Well... not exactly. It's just something that I learn from my homeland since... we didn't have much money to begin with."
"Ah, I see." Arven sighed. "Still, this is good knowledge if you ask me. 'Course it does seem out of the ordinary to most folks but I think that kind of knowledge will help."
"You really think so?"
"Yeah. I believe so."
"So what about you, Arven? I've notice that you're a really good cook and you use berries and other things you find in the wild our in nature. What's your secret?" Lapis asked
"Nothin' much. I learn how to cook for myself since my dad wasn't even around to take care of me, so I have to learn to take care of myself." Arven answered
"What? Why would your father do that?"
"My dad... has been obsessed with his research. He barely had any time to see me... which really irritates me."
"But... what about your mom?" Lapis asked with a sad look.
"She left me and my dad when I was born." Arven answered, looking the other way.
"Oh no..."
"It's all right. I got Mabosstiff and my Pokemon with me. They're my family."
"It must be nice to have sweet animals to live with, huh?"
'You betcha." Arven nodded. "Well, I'm planning on heading to the orchid to pick up some edible fruits. Wanna come?"
"Sure. Let's go."
"Pardon me, Ash." Alcryst approached him.
"Oh, hello there Mr. Self-steem issue." Ash said
"Oh you're right. I'm sorry I wasted your time speaking to me!"
"It was just a joke. Do you take everything seriously?"
"You're right. I'm sorry for apologizing."
Ash pinch his nose. "Dude, it's fine. Look I know you got some self-steem issues but come on. Grow a pair already. You came here to talk to me so what do you want?"
"Right... Well...You're the same age as me, right? And yet you're so bold, brave, tough, and even amazing. And you got a good build too, compared to my scrawny appearance..." Alcryst rub his arms.
"Having a good body or scrawny body doesn't make any different since it's your body. I can't deny that I'm a total badass and all, but you need me for somethin' or what?"
"Well... I was hoping I would ask to be... more like you."
"Like me, huh?"
"Yeah. I mean you're really strong... courageous. And everyone looks up to you. I wish I can be like that..."
"All right, if you wanna get some tips from me then that's fine. The first lesson is that you stop doubting yourself. You got something you're good at. Like your archery skills. You got a good eye so you know how to handle yourself in a fight."
"Maybe... but..." Alcryst said solemnly.
"No butts Alcryst. It's time for you to man up." Ash fold his arm.
"But how can I... "man up"?"
"I'll help you through this since you kindly ask. Also, for some reason, you keep apologizing because some self-esteem issues kinda piss me off."
"Oh, I'm sor—"
"Stop apologizing. Ugh, you're gonna be a handful..."
"All right, phew! That was some good practices." Amia stretch out her arms.
"Finish training, Amia?" Lumera approach
"Oh, hello Mother. Yeah. But it's still not enough if we want to take on Sombron and take back the Emblems. I wish we can get more practices in the fight."
"Well, if you like, I know of a good training that might be able to help you grow stronger."
"Really? What is it?"
"Why don't you bring everyone to me. I will be heading to the building at the very end of the Somniel. From there, It will surely help you." Lumera smiled
"Okay, I'll go get everyone." Amia nodded and take off.
One gathering later...
"All right, we're here Mother." Alear said.
"I'm glad you're here. Everyone. So you see this building behind me?" Lumera asked
"Yeah. I've seen the building before countless times when we were cleaning up the place." Clanne answered
"What is it, Queen Lumera?" Framme asked
"This building is called the Tower of Trials. A special tower constructed by my kin to hone their skills in battle. It was constructed during the Fell Dragon War with Sombron."
"That long ago, huh?" Alfred asked
"Indeed. Now that Sombron has reclaim some of the rings, I fear that he will grow stronger if more innocent will fall to him. That is why time is at the essence. And if Sombron were to attack Lythos and even the Somniel. I will be force to confront him. Although... I don't know how much."
"What do you mean by that, Queen Lumera?" Diamant asked.
"..." Queen Lumera closed her head as she sighed. "Alear, Amia, everyone... are you all prepare?"
"Yes. Of course we are." Alear answered
"Excellent. I already set up the difficulty level of where you stand. I hope you all can endure the level of that difficulty." Lumera let out a smile
"Um, what do you mean by that?" Penny asked
"I think we're about to find out." Florian said.
"All right." Lumera open the door and a portal reveal itself. "Everyone enter." She requested as everyone goes in."
(BGM ended)
One hour later...
The Tower of Trials Door open and then everyone came out exhausted and injuries.
"Hahh... Hahhh..." Alear panted.
"Welcome back everyone. I see you completed the trial." Lumera smiled
"M-Mother... You could have warn us about the difficulty level!" Amia complain.
"My apologize. But I wanted to see how much you have what it takes to defeat Sombron. Since you completed that challenge, all of you should notice the changes, correct?"
"Yeah... I felt... stronger as I was before..." Alear said. "Not to mention it did hone my skills with the lance too."
"I think it safe to say every one of us benefited our skills in battle. And yet... its feels like the moment I step out. I recover immediately."
"Now that you mention it... it doe doesn't it?" Florian asked as he rolled up his arms.
"I'm just glad we're out of there..." Penny groaned.
"Everyone, since you completed the trials splendidly, I prepare rewards to help you." Lumera then brought out a box of Master Seals
"Huh? What are those?" Nemona asked
(Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valencia ost - Unity)
"These are Master Seals. These items will promote you all to become stronger. For example with Vander. He was a Axe Cavalier during his prime. Now he's a Axe Paladin. You all notice how strong he was, yes?"
"So these will help us grow stronger?" Juna asked.
"Yes. But I think our friends from the other worlds are already stronger as them seem. So I don't think they need the seals."
"Hmm... Oh, what about us?" Florian asked. "I mean, I wanted to help fight alone everyone by throwing some knives like how Yunaka and Zelkov have. And I need practices on blocking and stuff like that."
"If that's the case, then perhaps you should use these." Lumera pull out a Second Seal.
"What's that?" Nemona asked
"These are Second Seals. They're different compare to Master Seals, but they can promote you to become anything to become stronger. Florian, since you are using daggers in your fight, if you think about becoming a Thief Class, it will promote you to Thief and you'll become stronger."
"I see... I think." Florian mused. "Oh! Maybe we can use the second seal to promote Penny into a mage!"
"Wait, a mage?" Penny asked.
"I mean if you think about it, Aether did help you to throw magic didn't he?" Arven asked
"Y-Yeah I guess... but... oh wow... I can't believe I'm literally doing a Fire Emblem thing."
"Ooh! Sounds fun! In that case, I know exactly I wanna be to help out!" Nemona palm fist.
"Really? What are you going to be?" Renne asked.
"I wanna punch bad guys who been causing us some trouble! Of course I prefer Pokemon Battles but the thing in those Corrupted aren't gonna... well... go for just them but for me too. And I can only dodge. Plus Juna, you and the others are using weapons to defend yourselves. So maybe we should learn to wield weapons too. I wanna see what type of fighter and weapons gonna be. Maybe by using the second seal, I might think of something to help!"
"True... Plus we got monsters in our world to so we got to learn to fight alongside our Pokemon." Arven agreed.
"I guess you're right. Since I suddenly gain the ability to use magic. I should become a mage and think what type of fighter I'll be when this is over." Penny replied.
"In that case, I'll go get some more Second Seals. Until then, use the Master Seals." Lumera said as she takes off.
"Of course, Mother!" Alear nodded as he everyone except Florian, Penny, Arven, Arvel, Shez, Kazuha, Nemona, Zelkov, Kagetsu, Mona, Musse, Juna, Ash, Kurt, Altina, Venti, Aether and Alhaitham pick up the Master Seals, all think of becoming stronger as the Master Seal glow and then engulf them in a golden light and appeared in new outfit.
Alear and Amia appeared in their Divine Dragon Class, Alfred outfit change into Avenir, Céline outfit change to Vidame, Diamant's armor change to Sucesseur, Alcryst outfit change into Tireur d'élite, Ivy's Outfit change to Windwurm, Bouchern change his class to Warrior class with a different outfit, Etie's outfit change into Sniper class, Framme's outfit change into Martial Master, Clanne's outfit change into Mage Knight, Lapis's armor change into Swordmaster, Citrinne's outfit change into Sage, Amber's outfit change into Paladin, Jade's armor change into General, Jean's outfit change into Martial Master and Anna change into Warrior's outfit. Louis's Armor change into General and Chloé outfit change into Griffin Knight.
"Whoa..." Alear look at his outfit. "This outfit...!"
"It looks incredible!" Amia stated.
"Whoa hey! Look at us!" Alfred look at his new battle outfit. "We got matching capes!"
"Oh you're right." Alcryst look a this cape.
"You look amazing, Lord Alcryst!" Lapis cheered
"And your armor look sturdy." Citrinne added
"I'm back." Lumera came back with Second Seals. "I see you've promoted yourselves."
"Mother, we have matching capes. What does this mean?" Amia asked
"Well, some of the outfits provided are unique compared to different armor. Like mine for example. But nonetheless, I think the capes were added to the promotion. I'm sure some of you notice some changes after being promoted that you gain secondary weapon choices or more. But of course, the choice is yours if you wish. Now then. I brought some Second Seals for our friends to use."
"Thanks, Queen Lumera." Florian smiled as he grabbed one and so did Penny, Arven and Nemona. "Ready, guys?" He asked as they nodded as they close their eyes and think as the Second Seal glow blue and Florian, Penny, Arven and Nemona started to glow brightly.
Florian, Arven, Nemona and Penny appeared in new outfits. For Florian,he wears a black shirt equipped with a hood accompanied by black sleeves and Black leather arm guards and brown gloves. He wears a brown scarf wrapped around his waist to his shirt with a black belt. He wears black tights with a brown pouch and brown straps on his elbows and his knees. He wears black stealth boots
For Penny, her outfit is a blue cloak with a hood, equipped with leather shoulder pads. She wears a gray shirt decorated with an Eevee jumping to the left and a black lower dress that reach down to the knees with a leg silt, revealing she's wearing long black socks and boots. Her coat has gold line decorations and she also wears a pendant of an Eevee. That's her Mage outfit.
Arven's outfit was a Martial Monk outfit, a gray jacket with a purple shirt underneath. He wears armor pauldron on both shoulders, leather elbow armor and long white tights with boots. A pouch is wrap on his left leg and gauntlets.
Nemona's outfit was also Martial Monk outfit as her outfit was clothe was orange with armor pauldron on both shoulders, leather elbow armor and long white tights with boots, and has silver gauntlets. A pouch is wrap on her leg legs.
"Well would you look at that." Renne clapped. "Don't you guys look dazzling."
"Aww, thanks Renne." Florian chuckled.
"Um... does... this outfit make me look... weird?" Penny asked, embarrassed as she look the other way.
"Nonsense, Penny. I think you look excellent in that outfit." Ivy said.
"Wow. I'm surprised clothes just appear." Arven said.
"Yeah, but oooh man, this feel so awesome!" Nemona jumps in joy as she gittle.
"Oh, don't you all look wonderful. Take the Master and Second Seals along the way if you have need of them." Lumera smiled
"Of course, thank you Mother." Amia smiled.
"I suggest we gather our equipment before we head off." Vander advised.
"Right. Let's go—"
*Ring, ring ring*
A ringtone surprised everyone.
"Oh! That's mine ARCUS unit." Venti pull up his Rotom ARCUS Alpha and answer it. "Hello?"
"Ah, finally! We gotten through!" Palutena's voice said on the other line.
"Oh Palutena! What a surprise. What's up?"
"Is everyone with you right now?"
"Yeah, actually. Why?"
"Put me on speaker, we have something to report." Palutena answered
"Oh, okay." Venti then tap a few buttons and then show a hologram video call of Palutena.
"Ah, good. It's good to see you're all okay."
"Who's this?" Diamant asked
"It's Palutena. She's a Goddess of Light." Renne answered
"WHAAAAAAAT!?" The Fire Emblem Gang yelled.
"Y-You guys have direct contact with a Goddess form another world?!" Alcryst exclaimed.
Ivy palmface. "Oh dear... just how well connected you all are?"
"I apologize for the sudden call, but we've been trying to get a hold of you." Palutena said.
"What's wrong Palutena? Did something happen?" Paimon asked.
"Yes. Sombron, his daughter, and their Hounds have entered our world."
(Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity ost - Disquiet)
"WHAAAAAAAAAT?!" Everyone yelled
Emblem Lucina appeared with Emblem Lyn, Emblem Lloyd, Emblem Marth, and Emblem Loewe. "What did you just say?!" she asked
"Sombron has enter your world?!" Alfred exclaimed
"Yes. It seems he found a different portal that leads to our world. He was going to attack the Mushroom Kingdom, however, Rachel, Pit, Valkenhayn, Bayonetta and I fought them off and force them to retreat. Master Hand close their portal and we're on a search for any other portals that might have been sighted elsewhere. And this happen last night too. We been trying to get into contact with you for awhile. So I imagine you were sleeping." Palutena explained
"Well we were training but... this is bad, really, really bad!" Juna exclaimed.
"Is Sombron finds another portal to your world, I imagine the catastrophe will happen." Lumera clench her fist. "We must defeat Sombron as soon as possible."
"Right! We can't let him attack our friend's world." Diamant agreed.
"Then we need to hurt to Solm, find this Enforcer of Ouroboros and move quickly." Ivy advised.
"Right. Everyone get everything ready and head to Solm!" Alear declared
"Right!" Everyone nodded.
(BGM ended)
One trip to Solm...
(Fire Emblem Engage ost - Solm, the Queendom of Freedom)
"So, this is Solm. It's very... sandy." Alear said.
"Oh great. So our next destination is for us to cross the desert." Ash grumbled.
"Well... something is bound to show up, you know." Kurt shrugged.
"Well it's a good thing I've learn the Anti-heat and Anti-Cool spell from Levi in case we ended up wondering to a desert, somewhere out and whatnot." Altina said. "So what is this desert's name?"
"I believe this one is called Tullah. " Ivy answered. "Oh, and I like to thank you Altina and Musse for casting that spell to cool us down. Otherwise, I would have melted in this heat."
"Oh, it's our pleasure." Musse giggled.
"Okay... so we need to head to Solm's Palace, right?" Penny asked. "I just hope we can reach it before those goons show up."
"Speaking off, during my time in Elusia, the Four Hounds did pay a few visits to Solm. But they came back empty-handed each time, so I expect the palace remain unharmed." Ivy replied
"Thanks, Ivy. Pretty handy, having an enemy as a friend." Alfred smiled.
Céline sweatdrop and palmface. "Alfred, you could have put it into a better word than that."
"It's quite all right, Princess Céline. I'll take it as a compliment." Ivy said.
"So which Emblem Rings were entrusted to Solm?" Amia asked
"Two very powerful Emblem Rings— The Ring of the Radiant Hero and the Ring of the Steel Maiden."
Aether eye widen. "Wait, did you just say... The Ring of the Steel Maiden?!"
"Yes, why?" Ivy asked.
"So Lianne is an Emblem too in this world..."
"I take it she's an Emblem from your world, again?" Ivy asked
"Yeah. The Steel Maiden was... our enemy back in our world before she join forces with us in the end." Paimon asked. "She's a very honorable person who existed for a very long time in our world due to... circumstances."
"Yeah. Everyone had a tough time against her, but we're glad to have her by our side to defeat a great evil back in our word." Juna nodded.
"But who would have thought that she would become an Emblem in this world too." Renne mused. "Oh, I'm sure Noel would have... complex emotions about this... just as with Loewe..." she hold her arm. "I take it out of all the Emblems, she's the most powerful of all of them?"
"That's right. The Ring of the Steel Maiden was the most powerful. And the Ring of the Bladelord was the second strongest." Ivy nodded.
"Thought so. Speaking off, Alear, Amia. I would like to wear Loewe's ring if that's all right."
"Yeah, and I would like to wear's Lloyd's ring too." Juna requested.
"Okay, sure." Alear nodded with a smile as he and Amia gave them each ring and each one put them on.
Emblem Lloyd and Emblem Loewe appeared next to them.
"Haha. I had a feeling you would be the one to wear my ring, Juna." Emblem Lloyd chuckled.
"Same for you, Renne. Seeing you right now. I see how much you've grown." Emblem Loewe said.
"Haha. Thanks, Loewe. Though if anything, you should have seen Noel. I'm pale in comparison to him and Joshua. Who is almost MIA with Estelle."
"I see..."
"In any case, we should get going before this spell wear off." Diamant said.
"Yes. Let's hurry before any of those Hounds appear." Alcryst agreed and everyone took off.
"Let's see. Which way to the palace again?" Alear asked.
"Wait, hold up." Florian asked as everyone stopped moving. "Does anyone know where Solm palace to begin with?"
"Umm..." Amia look at everyone else and they did as well.
Penny sweatdrop. "So you all just wonder off without realizing the palace's location."
"Hey don't count yourself out of it. You don't know the place either." Arven told her.
"E-Even so, it looks like we're about to get lost!"
"Hmm... Yeah, that might be troubling." Nemona rub her chin. "This is basically everyone's first time here, yeah?"
"Apparently so. I wish I could offer more to help since my knowledge of Solmic geography comes only from maps." Ivy said
"Hmmm..." Kagetsu hummed to himself.
"Is something wrong, Kagetsu?" Shez asked.
"I am seeing a vison that someone from Solm will guide us to the palace."
"A... vison?" Arvel asked
"Oh? So you have some divination ability?" Mona asked.
"As much as I hate to admit, Kagetsu has some... foresight ability. I'm not sure how but... they are accurate." Ivy said.
"Indeed. Perhaps Someone from Solm *will* be able to help us." Zelkov said.
"I hope so, otherwise we might as well get lost." Amber said.
"So what should we do before ended of wasting time exploring?" Lapis asked.
"Well, our only option is to look around. Let's hope we can ask the locals for assistance." Kazuha suggest.
"Right. Come on, we better keep going." Mona nodded and they take off.
Walking later...
"Okay... we're lost." Mona grumbled. "We pass by that rock several times!"
"And I don't see a village here either." Chloé added who's flying on her pegasus in the air.
"So we're gonna die in the desert, aren't we?" Ash grumbled.
"Did you really have to say that, Ash?" Juna complained.
"Okay, let's stop our trace before we ended up making the same mistake." Altina said.
"She's right. Let's mark up some landmarks and—"
(BGM ended)
"Hey there, friends!" A cheerful voice called out to them. "You all don't look like you're from around here."
"Who said that?" Boucheron asked
"I did. Over here!" Everyone turn their heads and they see a Young Man on his horse and then he dismounted.
"Who are you?" Amia asked
(Fire Emblem Engage ost - The Sentinels)
"You can call me Fogado!" He wink as a flash appear on his teeth. "I'm your friendly neighborhood guy who keeps the peace in Tullah Desert and captain of the Sentinels."
"Captain of the Sentinels?" Etie asked
"That's right! And as captain, it's my duty to help people indeed. Such as you fine folks who appeared to have gotten lost. Of course, if you guys do need a hand, just let me know right now."
"Actually we are lost. So we'll take you up on your offer." Amia smiled. "My name is Amia, I'm a Divine Dragon, and next to me is my older brother who is also a Divine Dragon. We're both from Lythos."
Fogado jawdropped. "Wait, you're who?! You're telling me that the Divine Dragons is here, in my desert? No kidding?"
"That's right.
Fogado raise his hand and shivered. "Aah... I had no idea! I'm so sorry—I didn't mean to be rude."
"You weren't." Alear shake his hand. "There's no need to be formal with us."
"Huh... Didn't expect you two to be casual. That's cool. But hey. What brings you all out to a piece of my world?"
"We're actually heading our way to Solm Palace... but we don't know how to get there." Amia answered.
"In that case, this is your lucky day." Fogado wink. "C'mon, just follow me. If I know how to get anywhere, it's the palace."
"Oh that's great! Thanks for the help, Fogado!" Juna smiled.
"My pleasure. I'm sure many of you don't want to see sand as far as the eyes can see. With I'm here, you don't have to deal with that. Lucky, we met, huh?"
"Well, someone is quite the charmer." Renne said.
"Yeah, I'll admit, he's cute." Amia smiled.
"Aww, thanks beautiful." Fogado wink at her. "Oh but first. I got a quick errant I gotta do first. You guys don't mind lettin' me take care of that first, yeah?"
"What kind of errand?" Alear asked
"More like a mission. See, not too long ago, these freaky creatures started appearing everywhere. As captain of the Sentinels, when I get a report about a problem in the desert, I take care of it."
"So in other words, we have to wait until we head to the palace?" Arven asked.
"Pretty much. Sorry about that." Fogado scratch his hair.
"Actually, why don't we come with you and help?" Mona suggested.
"That'd be great! My friends went ahead of me— let's go meet up with them." Fogato take his horse's rein and take off as the rest follows him.
(BGM ended)
(Fire Emblem Engage ost - Looming Battle)
They arrive at a settlement later on and discover the Corrupted and Heartless are terrorizing it.
"The Heartless and the Corrupted!" Alear glared
"So that's what they're called, huh?" Fogato muttered as he look around and see two men fighting the Corrupted. "There they are!" He pull out his Bow and arrows, readied to fire. "Pandreo, Bunet!" He fired an arrow and shot at the Corrupted.
"Augh!" It grunted and then Emma, Mona, and Arval fired their magic at the Corrupted and Heartless and then knocked them away.
"What the—" Pandreo turned his back and see Fogato and the others. "Fogato! You're late! Any moment longer and I thought you would leave us to be lunch by those things!"
"Indeed. But glad to know you managed to save us in the end." Bunet agreed.
"Sorry for the hold up my friends. And boy, you're not gonna believe who I ran into. I brought us some help that gonna blow ya socks off." Foagado chuckled.
"Hello. My name is Alear. I'm the Divine Dragon. And this is my sister, Amia." Alear introduces himself.
"Hello." Amia wave her hand.
"Oh I see. You're Divine Dragons." Pandreo said until he blinked and jawdropped. "THE DIVINE DRAGONS?!"
"Oh my, look at those mixture colors of hairs." Bunet mused as he rub his chin. "It's like two scoops of Sorbet swirling together in the desert heat."
"Hey, save that for the kitchen! These are the deities we're talking about! And Fogado! What were you thinking bringing them here?!"
"Hahaha! I knew they would get you two fired up." Fogado chuckled. "Everyone, these are my Sentinel friends, Pandreo and Burnet. Is everyone ready to help out with the mission?"
"Of course, let's rout these Heartless and Corrupted before anyone gets hurt." Amia nodded.
(BGM ended)
(Fire Emblem Engage ost - Bright Sandstorm (Fiery))
"All right! That's what I like to hear!" Fogado smirked as he climbed onto his horse as Bunet whistle and his horse appeared and he climb up. "We gotta route these Corrupted and Heartless before they will tartgetted any of the villagers who are hiding out here! But be careful not to get caught up in quicksand around here! They'll slow you down if you do."
"There are quicksand here?!" Celine yelled
"Of course!" Emma nodded as she and the others pull out their weapons as Ash, Kurt, Alfred, Amber, Venti, Aether, Alhaitham, Kazuha, Vander, and Clanne whistle to call upon their horses and climb up while Ivy climb up her Wyvern and Chloé climbs up her Griffin.
"All right! Let's get this party started!" Pandreo raised his fist. "AROO!"
"What's with the howl?" Mona sweatdrop.
"Oh that's his thing he likes to do when excited or rally up spirits." Bunet answered.
"Okay then, then let's take these guys down!" Florian pulls out his Pokeball. "Let's go Dugtrio!" He toss his Pokeball and came out Dugtrio.
"Dugtrio!" Dugtrio chanted
"What the—" Fogado jawdroped. "The heck is that?"
"Never mind that for now, we'll talk later." Penny pull out her Pokeball. "Go, Flareon!"
"Come on out Mabosstiss!" Arven throw his Pokeball.
"You too, Lycanroc!" Nemona throw her Pokeball and said Pokemon came out
"Flare/Aroo/Ruff!"
"All right, everyone, move out!" Alear command.
"Right!" Everyone nodded and they all split up.
Alear and Amia with Emblem Marth and Emblem Lucina at their side see four Corrupted Sword Fighters approaching them and both swing, but they block their attack, kick them and both swings their sword as they clash until they slash them, knocking them on the ground and impale to finish them off. Vander galloping and then swung his axe to knock away two Lance Fliers who were flying toward him. One Lance Fier was holding a spear and throwing at Vander. He deflected it and then an Arrow was shot at the Flier, killing them both, revealing to be Etie who gave a thumps up as Vander nodded.
Alfred galloping on his horse as he swirled his lance, then slashed and jabbed two Corrupted Lance Fighters who bounced off, and then Boucheron jump off and slam his axe on one Corrupted and killed it while the other got up, only to be impaled by Alfred with his lance as it turn into Miasma. Ivy flew around on her Wyvern and threw Elwind toward the Corrupted and Heartless below. Then Corrupted Archers readied their arrows and fired toward Ivy. She dodges and then forms a barrier as Chloé swoops in on her Griff and then slashes them, knocking on their backs and Ivy finishes them off by throwing Elwind at them.
"Thank you, Retainer to Princess Céline." Ivy said
"You're most welcome, Princess Ivy." Chloé replied and flew off.
Fogado shot his arrow toward the Sword Fighter who deflected it, then tun toward him to slash him. Fogado pull his horse's rein hard to dodge.
"Fogado!" Pandreo channeled white magic and then fired it, knocking the Corrupted on its back where Focado finish it off by shooting an eye on the eye.
"Phew, thanks Pandreo!" Fogado thumps up him, until two Vermillion Samba appeared. "Whoa!" Then the Sambas fired fireballs at him, damaging him. "Augh!"
"Fogado!" Pandreo fired Elfire toward the Heartless but they dodged and fire back. "Ngh!"
"Lycanroc, Stone Edge!" Nemona commands as Lycanroc howls, summoning stones and fired them at the Vermillion Sombra and killed them.
"Phew, thanks friend!" Fogado said.
"No problem!" Nemona thumps up until she hears the Corrupted footsteps, turn her head with Lycanroc and then the Corrupted Lance Figher of for a jab. "Whoa!" She dodged, grabbed the lance, knee him, pummeled the Corrupted's guts then kicked the Corrupted away. Lycanroc then used Drill Run and formed into a drill as the Corrupted used his Lance to block, only to break and kill the Corrupted
"Since when can wolves do that?!" Pandreo exclaimed
Clearly they're not your average wolves." Focado said as he fired an arrow to knock the Corrupted Flier into the quicksand to die.
"That's because Lycanroc is a Pokemon." Nemona smirked
"A Pokewhat?"
"Less Talking, more fighting!' Diamant swung his sword fiercely against two Sword Corrupted and push them back as Jade follow up by swing her axe to push the Corrupted back.
Both Corrupted jump back on their feet to swing at them, but Jade blocks, and shields bashed them and then Diamant slashed through them to deal the final blow. The other two Lance Corrupted throw their spears toward Diamant and Jade, but Jade got in front to block it and then Amber galloping and slashes both Corrupted on their backs. Amber's horse pranced and impaled the Corrupted's head, and Diamant finish the other one by impaling its red glowing eyes. Both Corrupted turn into miasma. Bunet swing his axe to the Sword Fighter who block and swing back, but Lapis swung her sword to block off two Sword Fighters and then two Bandits appeared and jumped on her, only for Citrinne to blasted them with Elthunder. Alcryst jump high enough and fired his arrow and shot the Heartless, defeating them as he landed.
Renne swirling her scythe and slash a couple of Bandits off with Emblem Loewe follow up slashing them.
"Ooh... Your swordsmanship really hasn't change. You may be not the real Loewe... but I miss you so much." Renne replied
"You've grown a lot haven't you, Renne. It's hard to believe the little girl had grown so much." Emblem Loewe said.
Then Wolve Knights galloing toward Penny.
"There are wolves here?!" Penny exclaimed. "Flareon, Flamethrower!"
"Flare!" Flareon fired Flamethrower toward them but the Corrupted dodged and each one threw knives at Flareon and Penny.
"Eep!" Penny shield herself as a screen appeared to block it. "Oh, right!" Penny then fired digital spheres toward the Corrupted.
The Corrupted Wolf Knights dodge and then charge at Penny and Flareon to slash them as a pack.
"Augh!" Penny winched from the guts. "Take this!" She forms a digital barrier around herself and Flareon and then send a shockwave to push them back as Flareon uses Flare Blizt to destroy one corrupted while the other is caught in quicksand. Penny then fired magic shots and then destroyed them. "Phew... but man that hurts..." Then Bandits appeared. "Oh come on!
"Take this!" Clanne galloping and threw Elthunder to the Bandits away, pulling his horse's rein as Framme hops off.
"I got you, Penny!" Framme pulls out her Mend Staff and heals her and Flareon.
"Phew, thanks." Penny said and then the Bandits charged toward them to attack, but Clanne's tome flip pages as he channel Fireball and threw Elfire to destroy them.
"Glad we can cover for you." Framme thumps up and then Fat Bandits appeared. "Uh-Oh!'
"Have at you!" Kagetsu's voice yelled as Penny, Clanne and Framme turned to that direction and saw him running toward them and then slashing them, pushing them on their backs and then Zelkov jumped off the rocks and threw five Knives on each Heartless and Clanne used Elwind to destroy them.
"Phew, thanks for the help." Clanne thumps up with a smile.
"No need. We are glad we can help." Kagetsu smiled and then they resumed fighting.
Vander swings his axe against an Axe Fighter, who blocks and counters with a swing of his axe, but he blocks and then disarms the Corrupted and slashes him away. The Corrupted recovered, only to be sabbed by Yunaka.
Two Sword Fighters swing their sword at Kurt who blocks and pushes them back. Kurt begins to use his craft: Rain Slash 2 as his horse lower his head and then he swings swiftly and gracefully and knocks them both back on their backs. Kurt then stabbed the red glowing eye on the Corrupted each to kill them. Two Fat Bandits appeared and breathed fire at Kurt, taking the hits, then he swung at them. The Fat Bandits use their arms and then throw their fist at him and his horse. Kurt then used Twilit Blade 2 to push them back and then his horse galloping, readying his swords and then spin slash, defeating them.
Ash swirling his axe to repel Vermillion Samda and Marine Ramba's fire and ice attack and then he slash each one. Then Ash pull his horse's rein to stop and then aim his axe's head, shoots, and then captures each Heartless with chains, pulls the chain and then pierces through them to kill them. Altina riding on Claiomh Solais threw magic attacks onto the Bandits and Corrupted as Venti then fired razer fang wind to pierce the Fat Bandits' defenses. Juna jump from rock to rock and then she fired multiple energy bullets to hit the Fat Bandits who shielded themselves with their arms and then ended up being shot by Musse and Emblem Lloyd throw his punches at one. Musse's hand swirls with magic and then ice blades form and strike their back, killing them.
Kazuha slashing each Vermillion Samba and defeated them, then two Archers fired at him but he deflected them, galloping toward them as they prepared another arrow to fire. Kazuha deflects it again and then slashes them, killing them with one blow and galloping away. Shez combats a swordmaster as they swing at each other, until Shez steps on its feet, causes it to lose control, and then impales it, killing it. Arvan swirls with dark magic in his hands and then spins and crosses overhead, casting four Hades Spell to gather up the Shadows, Bandits and Fat Bandits to oblivion.
Emma swirled her staff and summoned magic blades to rotate around herself as Bandits and Corrupted Wolf Knights jumped to charge at each. Then each one stopped, pointed and shot and knocked them back each. Dugtrio then used Sand Tomb to grab them all in and then he threw his daggers at each one to kill them. One Corrupted Swordmaster and swung at Florian.
"Whoa!" He dodged the first attack but the second struck him. "Ngh!" He winched then stabbed the Corrupted's chest and then punched the red-eye
"Aaaugh!" It step back to shake its head, then Florian throw his knives at the Corrupted, who block cartwheel left, until hit by Dugtrio's Stone Edge, killing it.
"Florian, are you okay?" Emma asked.
"Yeah, I'm okay." Florian said as Emma use her magic to heal him.
Arven dodged the Axe Fighter's axe as it swung recklessly until he grabbed the arm, punched the face, and then kicked the guts where Mabosstiff used Play Rough. Then Arven charged his punch and knocked the Corrupted away, rolling to the ground and destroying it for good.
(BGM ended)
"Phew..." Arven landed on his feet. "I really need more practice..."
"Ruff!" Mabosstiff nodded in agreement.
"Everyone, I think we routed them all! Gather up!" Alear called out as Arven got back on his feet and then took off.
(Fire Emblem Engage ost - Solm, Queendom of Freedom)
"Thank you, thank you all so much for saving us from those monsters." The Village elder bow with the other villagers who smiled. "We can't thank you all enough for saving us."
"Yes! As such, we're going to prepare a party in your honor!"
"Come join us! We got plenty of tasty meal for you!"
"Haha! I wouldn't want to turn down a party offer! But unfortunately, we can't. I promise these guys that I take them to Solm Palace. So maybe another time."
"Aww, that's too bad. Oh well. Can't stop you did."
"Then farewell everyone! Please come visit us anytime. You're always welcome here!"
Of course, thank you for the offer." Alear smiled as the Villagers take off.
"Nice going, everyone!" Fogado cheered. "You really showed 'em who's boss! I had to admit, I never expected that the creature you got in those... ball things to come out. They're called Pokemon, right?"
"Yep! Pokemon are the best!' Nemona cheered.
"It's a long story to explain about them but... we should move onto Solm Palace." Penny said.
"She's right, can you take us there now that everything is clear?" Alear asked
"Of course! Solm Palace, here we come! Oh make sure you stay close, yeah? I'd hate for you to split up and get lost."
"Duty notice." Amia nodded as they all take off.
"You know, I gotta say, Me and Céline haven't been to Solm palace for quite a long time." Alfred said
"Indeed. Hard to imagine that it was years." Céline agreed
"I thought you guys have a good relationship with them." Celine said.
"We are allies, yes but we haven't spoken much to the Royal Family in Solm."
"In fact, out of Solm's whole royal family, my mother, Celine and I have only met Queen Seforia." Alfred agreed.
"Really?" Emma asked
"Yep. Not even the royal consort, not the crown princess and not her brother, the prince."
"I've never met them either." Alcryst said
"Same. When we arrived at Solm for a visit... It was only the queen who received us alone, with no one attending her." Diamant said. "When we asked to meet the prince and princess, she told us they weren't there."
"She told us the exact same thing! I asked when they'd be back and she said, "No Idea"." Alfred said "It didn't make sense. If you're royalty, you can't leave your castle whenever you like."
"Hmm... that does seem strange." Emma rub her chin.
"I get the feeling she was hiding them from us... But why? Were they sick? or shy?"
"That would have surprise me if that was the case." Amia said.
"Yeah, everyone we met here was very friendly, including the villagers." Alear said.
"The queen is too. There are just some things about the royal family that don't add up. Let's be on guard, all right?" Alred said.
"Got it." Alear nodded.
Unknown to them. Fogado was listening in, let out a smile for some odd reason.
And that's the end of this chapter! I'm sure it must have or did not surprise you guys about a certain someone who's an Emblem.I wonder how a Certain Enforcer will react.