"Aaaaaugh..." Venti groaned as they walk. "Are we there yet?"
"Quit complaining. We'll reach Brodia soon." Nel said.
"Ugh. I'm feeling a little exhausted from all that working." Juna sighed. "Maybe we should take a small—" Juna turn her head and see Renne riding on her Miraidon with Penny behind her, using her Rotom ARCEUS Alpha and wearing earpiece, and Florian with his Koraidon with Arven behind him. "—break... what the hell!"
"Are they another Pokemon? Wait, since when did you pull them out?" Nil asked.
"A while back." Florian answered. "If you got some ridable Pokemon, you can ride them."
"Oh yeah, we use our Pokemon for transportation too during our trip to Hyrule." Juna sighed. "But I kinda feel bad for everyone who has to walk on foot."
"Maybe we should have borrow some horses." Kurt said.
"If you like, I can summon my Wyvern if you're tired." Zelestia suggested.
"Aww, thanks for the offer Zelestia." Musse clapped her hands.
"Nel, I have a question. Shouldn't we taken the road to Brodia instead of this path we're going?" Alear asked
"No. Brodia is widely known for its hatred of war. We would not be permitted to cross the border." Nel answered
"Wow. I should have guessed since this is the opposite like Firene." Ash said.
"And their border security is tighter than that of any other nation. So we must enter covertly. So I would advise you to put those creatures away."
"Oh relax. Miraidon and Koraidon know how to be quiet so we'll be just fine. It's not like we gotten spotted yet." Renne said.
"Sure, but let's not jinx it, you know." Arven said.
"I don't think we need to worry. We're already here." Kazuha said.
"Wait, serious?" Shez look around. "Oh, damn. I didn't know we arrive."
"How did you not notice the rocks and the rocky path?" Arval asked. "We arrived in Broia hours ago."
"And why didn't you mention that sooner?"
"I thought you were paying attention to the surrounding. Then again, I am talking to my brother who's bad at direction."
"Oh give me a break already!"
"Quiet." Nel scolded. "If you don't want us to be caught, I advise you to lower your voice. The last thing we need is bickering as if we're in a parade."
Alear sighed. "I would appreciate that we should at least keep each other informed."
(Fire Emblem Engage ost - Standoff)
'Wait, be quiet, everyone.' Kazuha whispered. 'I sense someone's presence.'
'We cannot have been discovered already,' Nel grumbled.
Ash sense a presence coming from behind. "Gotcha!" He aim his hand and use his chain magic to grabbed someone.
"Aah!" The young man's voice yelled and he was being pulled. "Wait, don't hurt me!"
(BGM ended)
"Gregory!" Zelestia cheered, revealing a parallel version of Griss.
"Ah, shit. This one looks like that psychopath." Ash grumbled.
"P-Psychopath? I'm not a psychpath!" Gregory exclaimed.
Musse sweatdrop. "Well he certainly isn't... you know who. He seems more... timed. You might want to let him go Ash."
"Might as well." Ash snapped his finger and made the chains disappeared. "So Zeph—I mean Zelestia. I take it you know this wimp?"
(Fire Emblem Engage ost - A Fight for Peace)
"Please don't call him that, but yes. Gregory is one of the Four Winds, like me." Zelestia answered. "He's one of the Four Winds, like me."
"The Four Winds?" Kazuha asked
"What is that, a band of knights or something?" Penny asked
"That's right. How did you know?" Zelestia smiled.
Penny sweatdrop. "Seriously. I just took a guess."
"We're a small band of knights established after the war to protect Lady Nel and Lord Nil. As the name implies, the "Four Winds" is composed of four members Gregory here included."
"I directed him to gather information for us, same as Zelestia." Nel explained. "Thank you for your dutiful work, Gregory. But we did plan to meet some distance from here."
"Right, about that... I got turned around and didn't think I could find our spot." Gregory sighed. "Wasn't sure what to do, so I headed back to the border. I'm so grateful I found you."
"Before you give us your report, there is something that you should know. These individual here are—"
"Not the Divine Dragon Twins we know. Right?"
Everyone has an ! over their heads.
"Wow. That's correct." Florian said. "How did you figure that out?"
"Well I guess that the ritual worked, and you summoned them along with everyone else from elsewhere."
"Indeed. That spares me the work of explanation."
"Heh. I guess you aren't a wimp after all. You're sharp. Oh and... my bad for capturing you earlier." Ash scratch his hair.
"Um... it's okay I guess. But... Something about the Divine Dragon Twins seems... different."
"What do you mean about that?" Amia asked
"Well if you're thinking I'm talking about appearance, it's not that. It's like your essence is...off. I'm not making any sense, am I?"
"Gregory's sense of caution is sharp. He may be attuned to differences others don't notice."
"That's quite the ability though." Seadall said. "I wonder what do you sense that is off with the Divine Ones."
"Yeah, I don't get it either." Amia agreed.
"Ah, I wouldn't worry about it." Gregory smiled. "So long as you're not a threat. I'm sure I'll get used to you. Same with everyone else. I'm guessing they're also not the same from where you hail from right? Including those... creatures with you."
"Wow. You're amazing." Penny praised. "It's true that we're also from another world. Including our Pokemon."
"The Pokemon that our friends brought are amazing. Along with everyone here, the Divine Dragon Twins are proven to be good person. They're full of kindness." Nil smiled. "And I quite like you Divine ones."
"Aww, thanks Nil. We like you too." Amia smiled
'Why do I feel... jealous when he said that?' Seadall thought.
'First the Four Hounds and now the Four Winds?' Renne thought. "Wait, are the other two members also gathering intelligence?"
"Correct. Zelestia took Firene, and Gregory to Brodia. The other two are assigned to Elusia and Solm." Nel answered
"Let me guess, Zelestia is the leader of the Four Winds?" Venti asked.
"That's right. How did you know?" Zelestia asked.
"Lucky guess." Venti casually wrap his arms behind his back.
"But you know, I have to admit, the name Zelestia of the Four Winds carries weight. I'm a fairly renown general."
"Either that, or you're so loud that people have no choice but to know your name." Gregory chuckled.
"Care to repeat that?" Zephia readied her fist.
"I'm joking, I'm joking! C'mon, no need for violence!"
'Yeah they're definitely different compare to the ones we know.' Everyone except Nel and Nil thought.
(BGM ended)
Suddenly the ground shook.
(Fire Emblem Three Houses ost - Dark Clouds Gathers)
"Whoa!" Seadall exclaimed.
"An Earthquake?" Renne asked "No..."
"Aww, man." Gregory scratch his hair. "I thought I lost my pursuers but it looks like they found us. Sorry about that."
"Wait, what do you mean by that?" Penny asked.
"Oh, um... I was spotted? While scouting? I ran for my life, but, hah... I guess they followed."
"And you didn't bother to let us know first hand?!"
"I sense multiple presences coming." Kurt got out his sword. "Then it seems we have to fight."
"No. We hide." Nel said. "If they are pursuing us, then they are bolder guards or knights. They will not have the bracelets. A fight will exhaust us without any gain. Even with many of us here."
"Then we need to find a place to hide then." Musse said.
"I know a good spot. Follow me!" Gregory said as they took off as Koraidon and Miradon follow them.
(BGM ended)
A few minutes later...
"Phew, we should be safe out here." Gregory wipe his forehead.
Nil sighed. "That reminds me, everyone. While I see you guys prefer to fight, we are accustomed to being on the defensive."
"I notice. You choose your battles." Alear said.
(Fire Emblem Engage ost - Brodia, the Kingdom of Might)
"Of course. How do you think we managed to survive this long?" Gregory asked "Not by fighting bravely every time someone comes after us, but by running away."
"Beyond operations to place the Emblems into slumber, we are in no position to attack anyone." Nel agreed.
"I kinda like that idea of choosing battle instead of going into battle recklessly." Penny sighed.
"Right. It would be wasted effort if we fight." Emma nodded. "Hang on. Just to be safe, I'll create an illusion at the entrance."
"I'll help create a sound-proof force field." Altina said as she, Emma and Celine, gather magical power and energy, combine and forming an illusion on the other side while a soundproof domain on the inside.
"There. That should do the trick."
"Hmph. I see you have more tricks up your sleeves. I like it." Nel mused.
Zelestia sighed. "If only I has some usual spells like the rest of you do. Alas, the Four Knights are not equal to other nations' knightly order. I fear we are something of a disappointment."
"Nonsense. The Four Winds have save our lives time and time again." Nil argued. "My sister and I are very proud of you."
"Kind words, Lord Nil."
"Now that the foe has abandoned chase and a good hiding spot. Gregory, give us your report." Nel said.
"Something's happening in Brodia. They've started sending soldiers out of the country."
"I would not have expected them to be plotting an invasion. Where?"
"That I don't know. Wherever it is, they've done a good job keeping it secret. But judging by the intel I got, I think they want to take the eleven bracelets."
"That's odd. Why would they go after the Emblems?" Juna asked.
"Maybe they're doing the same thing like we're doing—keeping them away from our unknown enemy." Amia suggest.
"No, I don't think that's the case. If so, then why didn't they visit Nel and Nil and ask them to keep them save?" Arval asked.
"Yeah, I have to agree. From what I can tell, it seems like they want the bracelets power for themselves." Gregory agreed.
"But why would a peaceful nation want more power?" Seadall wondered.
"The boon granted by the Emblem Bracelets when they are gathered varies by circumstance. When all eleven gathered in an awakened state, the result, as you know, is enormous power. But gather all eleven when they are asleep..."
"And gather the bracelet can render you immune to all harm."
"In other words, it makes you invincible." Arven fold his arm. "Yeah, that makes sense. If this world's Brodia detest war, they would do anything to obtain power enough to scare anyone who threaten their peace."
"If that is so, then they would need the Emblems to be asleep. They would require Nel." Nil stated. "Perhaps the "assassins" sent by Lythos Castle were actually kidnappers from Brodia?"
"That is possible." Nel hummed.
"Well, we don't know any of that for sure. But there's one thing we do know... Brodia's going to raise an army, and soon." Gregory stated.
"Then it seems we're in trouble then." Seadall said. "We received the Bracelets from Firene. But if they start attacking the other nations. It would cause another war. We have to prevent that from happening."
"Right. Which means we need to find someway to reach Brodia's ruler." Aether nodded. "If I have to guess, it must be Diamant, correct?"
"That's correct. The last war, King Morion had fell in battle. Like with Firene royal family, it remain empty until after the war, Diamant ascended the throne." Nel nodded.
"Then we need to find some way to reach Brodia." Mona said. "But the question is on how."
"Agrrrr." Miradon growled. (Everyone, I sense presence approaching.)
"Everyone, Miraidon sense people coming." Florian said.
"Grrraaar." (Right. Be careful, everyone.) Koraidon agreed.
"Did they found us already?" Nel asked
"No, it shouldn't be possible if the illusion is working and the soundproof barrier is still active. They must be scanning the area." Altina pointed out.
"Right. So long as the spell is working, we should be fine." Celine agreed.
They waited for a few moments until no one is there.
"I think they're gone." Paimon said.
"Then we should keep moving. Gregory, do you know a way to sneak into the castle?" Nel asked.
"There is one path that I know but it's kinda risky." Gregory said.
"With the situation grim, I'm afraid we don't have much choice. Come, let's leave the cave."
(BGM ended)
As they leave the cave, the magic dispelled.
"Ah, so that's where you were hiding. Well played." A familiar voice said
(Fire Emblem Engage ost - Standoff)
Everyone had an ! over their heads as they turn and see Alcryst, Diamant and Brodian Royal soldiers approaching.
"What? I thought they left already!" Zelestia exclaimed.
"Tch. I knew something was off." Ash grumbled.
"It seems they were hiding their presence." Kazuha said.
"Look, Diamant. Here they are. " Alcryst said with a dark grin. "Now finish them off. Or must I do everything for you, my pathetic excuse for a brother?"
Juna blinked. "Did... Did he actually just said that?"
"Alcryst, I was hoping to take them by surprise." Diamant grumbled.
"Oh..." Alcryst rolled his eyes. "Thanks for telling me the plan."
"Nel, Nil, I take no pleasure in this. I hoped our next meeting would be friendly. Sadly, it seems now that bloodshed is unavoidable."
"You must be angry indeed to discard the peaceful principles of your nation." Nel respond.
'Look, Nel. They're wearing one of the bracelets.' Nil whispered.
"Whispering are we? I take it by your presence, you must be after the bracelets. What a coincidence!" Alcryst smirked. "It seems our goals align. What do you say? Should we join forces once more?"
"Heh. Wow, look at you being all confident. You're becoming quite the prick, aren't you Alcryst?" Ash smirked. "But why don't you drop the sarcasm?"
"Oh? What gave it away?"
"Why are you guys seeking the bracelets?" Florian asked
"War must be torn out at the root before its tendril spread. As much as it pains me to kill former allies, I have no other choice. " Diamant answered then he swing his arm. "Soldiers, to battle! Capture Lady Nel alive— show the rest no mercy"
"Oh now we can fight." Ash brought out his axe as the others brought out their weapons.
(BGM ended)
(Fire Emblem Engage Fell Xenologue ost - Salvation and Loss)
"Vaporeon, let's go!" Penny throw her Pokeball.
"Come on out, Pawmot!" Nemona throw her Pokeball.
"Let's go Cloyster!" Arven throw out his Pokeball and said Pokemon came out.
Vaporeon, use Hydro Pump!" Penny yelled
"Vaporeon!" Vaporeon fired a steam of energy toward the Brodians, knocking them away.
"Since when do they have such creatures?! Attack!" Alcryst yelled as more Brodian soldiers approached with warcry.
"Explosion Spiral!" Altina swing her arms and a large explosion form into a spiral pulling Brodian soldiers, screaming in agony.
"Hades!" Arval circling his arms and them a pillar of darkness pull Brodian Soldiers, causing them a scream agony as everyone else charge into battle.
Zelestia and Gregory throw Elthunder and Wind toward a couple of Brodia soldiers, some dodge while others taken hits. Then Musse shotlock them and then fired multiple energy bullets and struck them as Ash used his craft: Rumbling Smash 2, struck the Brodian soldiers and then switch to scythe and slash them, causing them scream of agony as they fell on the ground.
*Blast*
"Huh?" Ash turn his head and then see a cannon fire at him. "WHOA!" He duck his head. "The hell?! Are they trying to blast my head off?!"
"The Mage Cannoneer. The Brodian possess magical artillery. They can strike from quite a distance." Nel said, after strucking down a Bordian with her Lance.
"Must be the same when we face... no... never mind." Mona gathering water. "With this rain, I'll scattered them in the water! Hah!" Mona then throw a water formed vines to attack the Brodian soldiers.
A Lance Knight throw some jabs to Kazuha, he dodge and they swing at each other a few times until Kazuha slash through the Knight and then a gust of wind knock the Knight into the air and fell on the ground. Kazuha lung toward the next Knight as Shez clash with a Sword Fighter until he block a Sword Fighter's arm, punch his face and then low kick, and blasted him with Dark Magic. Nil clash with a Spear Fighter as the Fighter swirl and then thrust on Nil, he block it and then Nemona jump in and kick the Fighter, dropping his lance and Nil slam his axe on the soldier's back, causing a scream and fell on conscious. Pawmot pummel a Sniper and then uppercut, grabbed and toss him to the next Brodia soldiers.
A group of Archers and Snipers fired arrows into the air. "Incoming!" Penny yelled as she spread her arms a large screen appeared, blocking off the attack. "Celica!"
"Right!" Emblem Celica nodded as she and Penny combined their magic, growing into a large fireball and thow them at the Snipers and Archers and exploded on them, knocking them off their backs. "I understand the idea of not wanting war, but what they're doing is absurd..."
"You're telling me." Penny said until see Wyvern Knights and Griffin Knight fleeing toward her. "Vaporeon, Ice Beam!"
"Vap!" Vaperion jump into the air and then fire a beam of ice toward the Wyvern and Griffin Knights. Some dodge, some got it and frozen solid, felling from the sky and to the water below.
The Griffin and Wyvern Knights throw their Spears at Penny but she form a barrier as Emblem Celica throw magic at them. Some dodge until they were shout out of the sky by orbal bullets. Penny turn and see Arval and Emblem Crow tiring magic and orbal shots. Emblem Lyn fire her arrow toward a Griffin Knight coming it. It dodge and flew to slash Kazuha, only to dodge and counter with a skyward slash and then Emblem Lyn fired her arrow, knocking the rider off its mount. Alhaitham materlize green shards with his hands, throw them toward Brodian Soldiers as some use their Shields to block, but ended up getting hit in the progress. One Knight swing his axe at him, but he block it disarm the Knight and kick him back while the other two Knights swing their sword at him. Alhaitham and Emblem Roy block their attacks and they swing at each other until Alhaitham zig-zag them slash through them and snapped his finger as green shards fall onto the Soldiers, falling to defeat.
Aether zig-zag his way, slashing Brodian Soldiers with Emblem Arianrhod while Emma fire beams onto the soldiers and then swirl her staff, summon mirrors to fire beams of light onto the Snipers.
The Mage Cannoneers from the towers firing their cannons while the Snpers firing their arrows.
"Incoming!" Juna yelled as she and the others begin to take cover. "Ngh, we can't reach the fliers, Not unless we can fly there."
"Renne, you take care of the other one with Miraidon, while Koraidon and I take the other!" Florian said as he hop on Koraidon and they jump off the bridge.
"Wait!" Nil yelled but then Koraidon go into Flight mode and then climb onto the tower. "Oh. Never mind then." 'My goodness these Pokemon are... intriguing.'
"Right!" Renne hop on Miraidon and then jump off the bridge into Glide Mode, climb up the tower.
On Florian's end, Koradon landed on the tower center.
"What the—?!"
"Ah, a monster!"
"Hey! Don't call Koraidon a monster!" Florian hop off. "Dragon Claw!"
"Agriaa!" Koraidon lugn and claw the Mage Cannoneers while the Snipers reload their arrows, only for Florian throw daggers on their hands.
"Augh!" They winched as Florian and Emblem Leif charge and slash the Snipers until knocking them out.
Meanwhile, Miraidon jump, causing the Snipers and Mage Cannoneer to turn their head to see Miraidon. Renne hop and landed on the flower. "Eletriro Draft!" Renne command as she got out her Scythe.
"Ariaaaa!" Miraidon form into a wheel and then zig-Zag and then strike through the Brodian soldiers, striking them with electricity as they scream in agony and fell on their backs.
"That should deal with them. Come on." Renne said as she hop back on Miraidon and jump off the tower and then charge for the fight.
Two Sword Fighters charge toward Arven and Cloyster. One swing at Cloyster who shield himself while Arven dodge and punch the Brodian while Emblem Byleth swing at him. Seadall join in with a few combo kicks, then cartwheel kick the Sword Fighter back as Emblem Corrin swing against the other soldier. Venti was hiding from a shield and then he fired an orbal shot toward the Sniper, struck and knock it on the back, then see a Knight charging at him with his axe, only to Venti aim his hand and fired a jet stream of wind to knock him flying. Alear and Amia watch each other's back with Emblem Marth and Emblem Rean as four Brodian Knights charge and swing at them. Dodge block and counter by slahsing and thrusting.
"Brave Smash!" Juna cloak in an orange aura charge and knock a few Brodian soldiers on the ground as Kurt follow. Two Lance Cavaliers galloping toward them until Kurt's used Twilt Sword 2 to and knock them off.
Kurt sense an arrow was fired at him. He deflect it and see ALcryst reloat another one and fire at him. He also deflect it.
"Tch. Nusince." Alcryst pull out the Bracelet of the Lonely Heir and wore it, Emblem Veronica appeared by his side, cloaked in red.
"Emblem Veronica." Kurt click his tongue.
"Begone Swordsman!" Alcryst fired an arrow at Kurt and he block it.
Kurt lung toward Alcryst and swing his sword at him with a slash.
"Ngh!" Alcryst taken a hit and then he backflip and fire an arrow toward the head. Kurt duck in slow motion and then Emblem Veronica throw magic at Kurt, pushing him back. Alcryst fire another arrow, but Emblem Rean deflect it. "What? An Emblem?! So Nel and Nil hide another one?!"
"Unfortately, we're not obligated to answer that question." Kurt said, taking his stand. "Come Instructor!"
"Right!" Emblem Rean readied his stand.
Kurt and Emblem Rean lung toward Alcryst as Emblem Veronica form a barrier to block their attack, then Alcryst fired two arrows at them to push them back. Alcryst reload and fire another one. Kurt thenswing to deflect and then lung toward Alcryst and use Rain Slash 2 and push Alcryst back. Kurt lung and throw a few swings. Alcryst dodge and block some of them and then kick Kurt, but he block with his fist and punch Alcryst's guts.
"Oog!" He winched and then Alcryst pull an arrow and then fired one at Kurt's shoulder, but Emblem Rean cut the arrow while Emblem Veronica throw magic and blasted at Emblem Rean.
"Ngh.' Emblem Rean winched.
Kurt and Emblem Rean swing their sword at Emblem Veronica and Alcryst but Emblem Veronica form another barrier while Alcryst pull an arrow and use it as a sword to thrust onto Kurt. Kurt dodge, dropped his swords, grabbed his arm and toss Alcryst overhead and slam him.
"Augh!" He winched as Kurt see the Bracelet and then he take it from him. "The Bracelet!"
"Sorry, Prince Alcryst, but I'm going to need you to lie down." Kurt put the Bracelet in his pocket and then Karate Chop Alcryst's neck.
"Augh!" Alcryst winched until he fell unconscious.
"I see you learn the technique to knock someone unconscious Kurt." Emblem Rean said.
"You can thank yourself for that." Kurt said until he heard bullets shooting.
Kurt turn and see Juna firing Bullets at Diamant but he deflected them as he run toward to slash Juna but she block with her gunbreakers and then throw a punch to push him back.
"I bet Prince Diamant has the other." Kurt said
"Right, let's help Juna and Lloyd." Emblem Rean nodded and they rush to assist.
Diamant swing at Juna who block with her Gunbreakers to punch Diamant, but he dodge and then shoulders bash her.
"Ngh!" Juna winched, taken a step back.
"I'm sorry to do this, but I won't show mercy to you!" Diamant readied his sword and swing at her, but Emblem Lloyd block and counterattack with a punch. "Ngh!' He taken a step back. "An Emblem?! Nel and Nil hid that from us? No matter, I'll take that Bracelet for the sake of Brodia!" Diamant pull the Bracelet of the Wind Blade and wore it and Emblem Arios appeared, cloaked in red by his side and readied his sword.
(BGM ended)
(Fire Emblem Engage Fell Xenologue ost - Inconstant One (Frenzy))
"Arios..." Juna muttered
"It doesn't have to be this way. Hand over the Bracelet and I'll let you go." Diamant demand.
"No. That's not going to happen." Juna took her stand. "I won't let you or anyone take this Ring."
"A ring?"
"Juna!" Kurt ran and took by her side. "You all right?"
"Yeah, I'm okay." Juna smiled. "But I'm more now with you by my side."
Emblem Rean appeared.
"Arios... I hate to see him like this..." Emblem Rean muttered
"Yeah. Same here." Emblem Lloyd agreed. "But we must save him by defeating King Diamant." He took his stand. "Don't hold back! Give 'em everything you got!"
"Right!" Juna and Kurt nodded
King of Delusion - Diamant
Juna form a combat link with Diamant.
"Huh?" Diamant look down and then Juna lung and throw a punch at him. "Ngh!" He block it quickly and then kick Juna back.
Emblem Arios swing his sword but Emblem Lloyd block it. Diamant swing his sword fiercely at them but Kurt block as they swing at each other until Juna used Cross Break 2 on him and then Kurt follow up with combo slashes.
"Ngh!" Diamant winched and then quick spin slash them. Emblem Arios throw slash projections on them and knock them back. "Emblem Arios, blow them away!"
Diamant created clones of himself and each one teleported and slash through Juna and Kurt as they shield themselves, but eventually the slash form into a tornado and then Diamant appeared from above. "Begone!" He swing down a gigantic sword projection to the tornado, causing it to turn into a supercell and exploded.
"Augh!' Juna and Kurt was knock away to the wall and slammed there.
"Nugh!" Kurt winched. "So this is... Emblem Ario's power?"
"No doubt about it." Emblem Lloyd said, clenching his teeth. "Are you two okay?"
"Nngh... I'm okay. I can still keep going." Juna said, getting back on her feet.
"Same." Kurt said, getting back on his feet. "Let's go, Juna!"
"Right!" Juna said as she and Kurt lung toward Dimiant.
Diamant swing at them but Kurt blocks and they swing at each other until Juna throw a punch on Diamant's face.
"Ngh!" He winched as Emblem Arios lung toward and slash through Juna and then slash her back.
Emblem Lloyd block and kick Emblem Arios back who vanished and reappeared next to Diamant. Kurt and Emblem Rean lung and they clash with Diamant and Emblem Arios fiercely. Emblem Ario let out a powerful slash but Emblem Rean block and counterattack striking Emblem Arios while Diamant swing his sword at Kurt. Kurt block and kick Diamant off and then let out an X slash attack. Diamant block until he diagonal slam down on him. Kurt jump back and then used Twilt Blade 2 to strike at him and Juna follow up with combo punches. Diamant with Emblem Ario's Power send slash projections at her. Juna shield herself and then cloak in an orange aura and lung toward Diamant punch his guts.
"Oough!"He winched as Juna knock him in the air, then used the Combat Art: Lightning Fist to zig-zag her way, pummel Diamant and then punch over his head and slam him to the ground with electricity shocking him. "Aaaugh!"
Diamant got back on his feet and then Juna go for a plunge attack. He roll to his left as Juna slammed. Juna then fire multiple Bullets but Emblem Arios deflected them and sent a slash projection at her. Juna and Emblem Lloyd block it with their weapons and then Kurt swoop in and slash through Diamant. Diamant and Kurt swing at each other as Emblem Arios and Emblem Rean done th same. Emblem Arios kick Emblem Rean back and then slash Kurt.
"Kgh!" Kurt winched and then Diamant follow that up with a slash on his own.
Kurt, however, block and then deflect his attack, surprising Diamant and then he slash combo Diamant gracefully and then fierce, then form an X slash to push him back.
"Nngh!" Diamant winched. Kurt run toward with Emblem Rean and they swing at each other.
Emblem Arios slash at Kurt, but Emblem Rean block and kick him back while Kurt's twin blades glow green and blue energy and then swing gracefully combo on Diamant who block some of them until Kurt strike him, then Juna follow up by punching Diamant away. Diamant impale his sword to the ground to hold his position. Then Kurt and Juna rush toward as Diamant send a slash projection toward them. Emblem Rean with his sword cloak in fire swings upward to send a slash projection to intercept. Both attacks intercept and exploded. Kurt and Emblem Rean swing at Diamant and Emblem Arios fiercely until Diamant throw a punch at Kurt, but he dodge and counterattack, dealing damaging damage. Juna follow up by pummel Diamant and kick him back and then Emblem Lloyd follow up by charging and punching his face.
"Augh!" Diamant yelled, stepping back.
Emblem Arios created clones to charge at them.
"I don't think so!" Emblem Rean begin his Morning Moon Stand and then unleahs a powerful wide swing to struck the clones and vanished. "Now!"
"Guaaaagh!" Kurt and Juna lung and both strike-through Diamant.
"Aaaaaaugh!" Diamant yelled in agony and then fell on his back in defeat.
(BGM ended)
"Phew." Juna wipe her forehead as she and Kurt put her weapons away.
Kurt approached and then take the Bracelet of the Wind Blade off of him. "I got the Bracelet."
"Arios..." Juna gave a sad look as she stares at the Bracelet.
"I take it his scream means defeat?" Nel approached with everyone else and see Diamant on the floor. "Ah. Excellent."
"Nngh..." Diamant groaned as he slowly getting back on his feet but his knees gave out. "Nngh.. no..."
"Damn you... bastards..." Alcryst groaned, slowly walking and then aim his bow. "Give back our Bracelet!"
"No, Alcryst." Diamant raise his hand and then wrap his waist. "It's over. We're retreating."
"What?! Diamant, you fool! We can't surrender! Not after they took our Bracelet!"
"Then do you have a plan, then? An idea that will turn the tide? Then share it."
"Arugh..." Alcryst look away.
"Nel, Nil, we are removing ourselves from the game board. We won't interfere any longer. The bracelets is in your hands, as is Brodia's fate." Diamant turn his back."Please, guide the world to peace." Then he and Alcryst took off.
(Fire Emblem Engage ost - The Twelve Stars)
"Phew... Paimon was really getting worried there." Paimon sighed.
"The Bracelets, where is it?" Nel asked.
"Right here." Kurt pull out two Bracelets.
"This is the Bracelet of the Lonely Heir and the Bracelet of the Wind Blade, without a doubt. Well done."
"Now we have four bracelets." Celine said.
"Emblem Veronica dwells within this one." Nel take the Bracelet of the Lonely Heir. "She has the power to call upon soldiers from other worlds." Then she takes the Bracelet of the Wind Blade. "And Emblem Arios dweels within this one. He's the strongest Emblem. A very agile and powerful swordsman who can command the wind itself. I was concern about how we will retrieve him, but it seems your skills manged to retake him back. Anyway, both of them are tainted by evil, the same as Firene's Emblems. We should assume they all will be."
Then Emblem Veronica and Emblem Arios appeared.
"Are we... with you now?" Emblem Veronica groaned.
"Yes, Emblem Veronica." Alear nodded his head. "But we won't make you fight for us. You can rest now."
"I see..." Emblem Arios closed his eyes. "We are grateful for the reprieve. No longer my sword will swing for evil... as I was back in my world."
"Arios..." Emblem Lloyd close his eyes.
"But... I am a bit lonely." Emblem Veronica muttered. "When I awoke, I hope you will be at my side, even without a contract binding us together."
"Don't worry." Amia let out a warm smile. "You'll remain with us during our journey. And someday, we will see you again."
"We both look forward to that day." Emblem Arios smiled and he and Emblem Veronica vanished.
(BGM ended)
Emma sighed. "I'm glad that's over with."
"I have to admit. The battle ended much more quickly than expected. I'm not used to fighting my own battles, let alone winning them." Gregory scratch his hair.
"Yes. Fleeing comes more naturally to us all, the Divine Dragon twins excluded." Nel said.
Zelestia giggled. "There may be some truth to that. Each of us has run away from one thing or another."
"So you been running away your whole life?" Emblem Marth asked
(Fire Emblem Engage Fell Xenologue ost - Twin Dragon's Hope)
"During the war a thousand years ago, when Sombron burned my village, I fled to Lythos. Others Mage Dragons possessed powerful magic, but mine has never been that strong. That's why Sombron couldn't find me while my family and friends, all brilliant mages, perished."
"That's... terrible." Emblem Micaiah sadden.
"Sombron planned to force the Mage Dragons to fight for him, but we refused to submit. And now, I'm the last of my kind."
"I used to live in Elusia as a follower of SOmbron. But I couldn't act like the others." Gregory said. "The Fell Dragon craved pain and blood, and his disciples were only happy to oblige. I just couldn't join their fervor. So I faked it. And when a priest found out... I had no choice but to run. Run, or give up my life to the Fell Dragon."
"Oh great. So Sombron shitty cult are all psychopaths." Ash grumbled. "Like some shitheads from our world."
"Seriously. What is wrong with them..." Juna grumbled.
"A lot of things is wrong with Sombron and his cult." Gregory sighed.
"I welcome Gregory into Lythos. He selflessly rushed to my aid in a viocus battle in Elusia." Zelestia smiled.
"You make it sounds like I'm some sort of hero. You were surrounded by the Corrupted, so I want to help."
"And I, as you know, am a failure." Nil scratch his hair. "I am only alive because Nel and I feld from Sombron together."
"I have said it before, and I will say it again. You are not a failure, Nil." Nel grumbled.
"I'm sorry. I know it upsets you when I speak that way. But Nel is much stronger than I am. She could face any opponent... if not for me. So I suppose she is also one who is comfortable taking a stand."
Nel shook her head. "No. I have done as much fleeing as the rest of you."
"That's not true. I've never seen you run away from anything."
"I fled my responsibility. I should have stopped the royals of the four nations from taking their respective bracelets."
"You were only respecting their wishes. You even said that's what the Divine Dragon Twins would want." Nel stated
"I said that to mask my fear." Nel look away. "I was afraid that my plea would be rejected. That I would lose our allies. And that I would forced to fight them in Lythos Castle."
"I had no idea..." Nil muttered.
"So I, too, have fled when I should have made a stand. I could have stopped all of this. That knowledge prevented me from leaving the land of Lythos until our saviors and their allies arrived. And because of that, I am perhaps to blame for the current state of the world."
"If I may say something." Aether interupted. "You're not to blame Nel. If anything, this unknown foe is to blame for all of this. It doesn't matter if you're strong or weak. It takes courage to flee when something is out of reach. There is no dishonor in that. I'm sure each of us has experienced something in our own lives who run away."
"Right. Like me for example." Renne nodded. "I always run away from my problems. I refused to even look bad."
"Renne..." Penny trailed off.
"Like someone else we know too, who's busy running away from his problems and deny it." Venti glance at Ash who look the other way.
"It takes time for everyone to grow stronger by experience. Whether the past catches up to you or not, it take courage to build up strength. I'm sure every one of us has been through countless experiences along their journey to achieve strength and resolve they possess." Aether said
"Hardly." Nel look away. "There was only one I know who was strong in every way. The Divine Dragon Twins. And the Divine Dragon Twins died."
"All right, that's enough of the doom and gloom." Florian said. "Regardless of the situation or whoever run away the most, things re different. Every one of us proven ourselves that we can handle and survive in battle."
"That's true." Nil nodded with a smile. "It's no small part thanks to everyone and their Pokemon. It's a blessing to have so many allies with us. As well as the guidance."
"Yes. That is true. We couldn't have gotten this far without your help, everyone." Nel agree.
"It's no problem. Every one of us is glad to help in any we can." Juna smiled.
"Right. With that said, there is still much we need to do. So let us keep up with the momentum." Musse nodded. "If I have to guess, we should make our way to either Solm or Elusia."
"The Kingdom of Elusia. It's located to the west of here." Nel answered.
"It's getting late. Should we rest up for the day?" Mona asked.
"Unfortately, that's out of the question. It would be wise to get this done swiftly. Plus, in case if you get hungry, we only have a very short supply of good and water. I doubt we'll feed everyone here."
"I guess that's true..." Amia sighed. 'Guess we'll walk off the way there all night."
"Actually. I have a better idea. We need to get ourselves some transportation like Koraidon and Miraidon. We should get a wagon and have Miraidon and Koraidon drag us around. That way, we can not only rest our feet and get to our destination more quickly."
"Good idea. But how can we get a wagon?" Altina asked.
"Oh, I think I remember seeing one close by. Maybe it's still there." Gregory said. "Not sure if it will be big though."
"I'm sure we can fit in... hopefully." Nil said.
"Well is you say so. I'll show you." Gregory said as they take off.
"Okay, guess we'll wait." Emma said
"Yeah." Alear sighed. "Let's go ahead and rest up after that battle."
"Right." Amia nodded.
Unknown to them, Nel took off in secret.
(BGM ended)
Flashback...
(Fire Emblem Engage Fell Xenologue ost - Recollection)
"Hey look, it's Nel. The pride of the brood." One of the Fell Siblings said, turning to Nel with a grin on her face.
"Not only can she transform, but she can also put Emblems to sleep. Isn't that right, Nel?" The other Sibling asked.
"Must be rough for you though, having that failure for a twin." The other female sibling flip her hair with a grin.
Young Nel clench her first. "Are you talking about Nil?"
"Oh. is that this failure's name?" The Fell Siblings asked in a mocking tone.
"I don't usually bother to remember that." The Fell Sibling shrugged.
"Don't you worried about his weakness rubbing off on you?" The Male Fallen Siblings asked, folding his arm, laying his back on the wall.
"We could just get rid of him." The female Fell Sibling suggested, causing Young Nel to flinch. "Wouldn't be a problem."
"All he's doing is holding you back." The Male Fell Sibling pointed out
"Wouldn't you agree, Nel?" The other Male sibling asked with a smirked
"You must not be serious." Young Nel growled.
"What?" A Female Fell Siblings raised an eyebrow.
"I said surely you must not be serious. If you truly intended to kill my brother, I would have to..." She shivered in anger as she look down. "I would have to..." Then she glared at her Fell Siblings, pick up her Lance and then starting slaughtering them, as they were screaming in agony until all of them are dead. Young Nel panted, as she look at the fallen siblings who blood is spilled. "What... What happened?" She asked in horror. "Was all this... my doing?" She look at her weapons and hands. "What have I done?"
"Culled the weak." Sombron said, causing Young Nel to flinched and turn to him.
"Father, forgive me. I did not intend to..."
"There is nothing to forgive. Plese, continue. I did not mean to interrupt the killing. I believe you will make a suitable heir."
"I..."
(BGM end)
End of flashback...
Diamant and Alcryst were looking at the view from their fortress until they heard footsteps. They turn and see Nel.
"You!" Alcryst growled as he draw his bow and Diamant his sword. "Why are you here Nel? You already collected the bracelets from us. Brodia just wanted to avoid conflict. What more do you need?"
"And why did the guards let you in?" Diamant asked with a suspicious tone.
(Fire Emblem Engage ost - A Dark Shadow)
"I killed them." Nel answered. "Entrusting your safety to them was a grievous lapse in judgement." She glared. "Now, I would like to know whether the attack on Lythos Castle was your doing. Answer."
"What are you talking about? An attack on Lythos?" Diamant raised an eyebrow.
"Which country would dare start hostilities?" Alcryst wondered. "Firene? No... Elusia, surely."
"You truly seem to know nothing of the matter. So be it." Nel pull out her Spear. "I have no further use for you." She suddenly impale Alcryst.
"Guah!?" Alcryst eye widen in horror as she pulled her spear out of him and he fell on the floor.
"Alcryst!" Diamant yelled in horror and glared at Nel. "You monster! You filthy snake!" He swing at Nel but she blocked and then impale him too. "Ugh!" He dropped his sword. "Nel... why... We have you... what you wanted... You have no reason to... do this..." Then Nel pull her Lance from his chest and he fell on the floor.
"In fact I do have a reason, King Diamant." Nel said. "I would not originally come for you by stealth, but I could not ignore this opportunity. Now, I must return before dawn. It would not do for the others to become suspicious." She said until suddenly a scythe hook was by her neck. "..?!" She turn her head and see Renne and Mona.
"You deserve some explaining to do." Renne glared.
And more drama has appeared. Here's the enemy data for Alcryst and Diamant
Alcryst: A Prince of Brodia. Unlike his counterpart who's timid, he more ambition. A keen eye on marking his target and striking them with his arrow.
HP:217532
Diamant: A new King of Brodia from an alternative world of Elyos. Although a fierce swordsman, he fights with Emblem Arios's power to dominate the battlefield
HP264214