(Fire Emblem Engage ost - Crisis)

"Oh no…" Alear gasped as the Corrupted let out a couple of roars as they were roaming the village, attacking the houses to break them. "We can't stand idle with the Corrupted on the loose. Let's save those villagers!"

With everyone nodded, they see a woman being surrounded by the Corrupted.

"Someone help!" She cried out as the Corrupted let out a demonic growled.

Renne throw her scythe toward the Corrupted, struck them, then Alear, Juna and Kurt dash forward and then deal the final blow against them as they turn to ashes and Renne Scythe return to her hands.

"Are you all rght?!" Alear asked as the woman nodded. "Get to safety and leave the Corrupted to us!"

"You don't have to tell me twice! But there's still a few left who didn't make it out in time." The woman stated

"We'll do everything in our power to save many of them as we can."

"They'll love you for it if you do. You're their last hope at this point!" The woman said before she ran to safety.

(BGM ended)

"Everyone, let's move out!" Alear shout as everyone nodded and charge toward the Corrupted

(Fire Emblem Engage ost - Bloom of the Breeze)

As Everyone roam around the village, Alear charge in with Emblem Marth as they spotted a Cavalier Corrupted who roared at him and charge at him and swing his sword at him as Alear and Marth block the sword and then swing at each other. The Corrupted let down a few left, down, right swings on its undead horse as Alear and Emblem Marth block his attack before strike at the horse, which damage the rider, and then Emblem Marth let out two rapid strikes and Alear deal the finishing blow by jump swirl slash, knocking the rider and the horse flying before both turn to ashes. Then he charge in for more.

Kurt ride toward an Corrupted Axe Fighter who spotted him, charge toward him and jump into the air to swing his axe at him. Kurt stop his horse and then block the Corrupted's attack and push him back. The Corrupted landed and charge at Kurt and swing his Axe. Kurt Block the attack before letting out few slashes as the Corrupted block some of his attack. Jump back, and throw his axe. Kurt deflect the axe as the Corrupted charge toward jump and use its fist o smach the horse. However, Kurt and his horse dodge the attack by sliding to the left, prance, then slash down left to right, killing the Corrupted.

"Thanks for the assist boy." Kurt said, petting the horse's neck. "Looks like we've gotten the hang on helping each other. Let's ride!"

"Gallde, take those things down with Close Combat!" Florian throw his Pokeball and came out Gallade.

"Gall!" Gallade lung toward the Corrupted who throw a flurry of punched.

"Ooughoughoughoughough!" The Corrupted grunted as Gallade slash him as the final blow. "AAUGH!" he screech and turn into miasma.

"AAAUGH!" Two Corrupted run toward Florian as Gallade then use Psycho Cut to knock them away.

"Dudunsparce, Hyper Drill those things!" Nemona throw her Pokeball and came out Dununsparce.

"Dunuuuun!" Dununsparce cried as it form into drilling mode and aim toward the Thief Corrupted.

"Raaagh!" The Thief Corrupted jump and counter by throwing knives at Dundunsparce.

Dundunsparce flip to deflect the knive as it return to the Corrupted's hands, then lung toward it as Dundunsparce used Drill Run as it rotate its body rapidly, aim toward the Corrupted who dodge. Nemona spotted an Orange she used, throw it on the Corrupted's face and hit it on the head, getting its attention, giving the chance for Dundunsparce to use Hyper Drill to pierce through the Corrupted, killing it as it turned into Miasma.

Juna begin to face two Corrupted as both of them are lance users. Juna charge up and dash forward with power and both Corrupted defended themselves by using their lance, but Juna overpowered them through her craft. Then she shoot her bullet projections at them. The Corrupted got back on their feet, roared at her and charged at her as they both plan to impale her with their spears. Juna use her acrobatic skills to leap onto their lance, stomp on it, then fire bullets at their red eyes, knock them back, but also killing them in the progress.

Emblem Levi block the the Corrupted Archer's arrow while Clanne throw fireball at it, before reappearing with Clanne side and shooting more fireballs as the Archer roll out of the way and shoot his arrow. Altina got in front of Clanne and projected a barrier to repel it, then extended Claoimn Solais's blade and swung it downward and crushed the Corrupted.

"Thanks Altina! You too Claoimn Solais!" Clanne smiled.

"No problem. And it's Claiomn Solais." Altina said as Claiomn Solais responded… whatever it said

"Oh, hehe, right."

"Incoming!" Emblem Levi yelled as Clanne and Altina turned and saw Corrupted Mages throw Thunder magic at them, forcing the duo to dodge.

Clanne and Altina counter by throwing their own magic where the Corrupted Mages form a barrier.

"Claiomh Solais, Drill form!" Altina command as Claiomh Solais form into a drill, spin rapidly and aim toward the Corrupted to break through the barrier as it shattered quickly. The Corrupted Mages were overpowered and Altina swing her arm. "Spiral Explosion!" Then a tornado appeared over and engulp One Mage Corrupted.

"AAAUGH!" It screech in agony before burning to ash.

The other Corurupted Mages throw Thunder Magic at Clanne who form a fiery shield with his magic.

"Haaah!" They heard a girl yell, causing them to turn their heads and see Framme launch a kick on the Corrupted's head, knocking it to the floor.

"Pick on someone your own size!" Framme declared as the Corrupted got back on their feet and ready to attack, until they were vaporized by a burst of water. "Huh?" Framme turn and see Blastoise.

"Blastoise!" Altina's Blastoise responds with a thumbs-up.

"Thanks Blastmond!" Framme thumps up back.

"B-Blastoise?" Altina's Blastoise sweatdrop.

"It's Blastoise, not Blastmond." Altina corrected her.

Céline charge ahead and then see two Corrupted who are two lance wielding Pegasus Knight and Knight. The two charge toward her.

"Oh dear." Céline brought out her Fire Tome.

"Worry not princess!" Louis said as he charge in and Chloé appeared from above. "We'll handle these monsters!"

"Right!" Chloé nodded by swirling her lance.

"And let you two all the work? Out of the question!" Céline giggled as she charge a fireball at the Knight.

The Knight was slow to dodge it while Chloé begin to fight the Corrupted Pegasus Knight in the air by swinging their lances at each other and Louis against the armored knight. Céline supporting them both by channeling her magic, ready to aim for the perfect timing against the corrupted, then she unleash one fireball against the Pegasus while Chloé launch a thrust attack against the Pegasus Knight. The Fire Ball hit the Pegasus Knight and Chloé let out three jabs and knock it out of the air while Louis let out a few thrust, but due to the armor, it did little damage to the corupted and respond in kind by spin around and launch a strong slash. But like the corrupted, Louis's armor and shield protected him from the damage.

Céline shoot a jet of fire toward the Corrupted, burning it and then the Corrupted Pegasus Knight craush onto the armored Knight. Both rider and its mount along with the Knight ready to fight back. Louis took his stance and then he launch a force of jab attacks while Cholé flew around between them as Céline channeling another fireball and then launch it at the Knight. As the Knight block Louis's attack, Chloé throw the Javalin at the back, dropping it's guard, then the fireball kill it. The Pegasus Knight Corrupted saddle up and charge toward Louis, but he shield bash the Corrupted and kill it.

Mona channel a ball of water and launch spheres of them toward the Corrupted Mage and Sword Fighter and burst into a watery explosion. Then Renne join up by slashing through them, killing them. More Corrupted charge toward them as Mona form the water around her into bubbles, launch them toward the Corrupted, trapping them, then Renne gracefully swirl dash the Corrupted and strike through them, adding the explosion of the bubbles cause them to turn into Ashes.

Alear spotted the Corrupted Cavalier advancing toward a young boy who was escorting one of the villagers and ready to defend. Alear throw his sword at the Corrupted, cause it to halt as he ran up and allow Emblem Marth to let out rapid thrust attack as Alear pull his sword and then slash a few times against him before finishing off by impaling the undead horse, turning it into ashes, then impale the Corrupted.

"Are you both all right?" Alear asked.

"Yes, thank you." The boy nodded.

"It's not safe here. You both should running."

"The boy shook his head. "I can't. I'm the local doctor's son. I won't leave until I've helped the injured."

Alear blinked. "Huh… You got've a lot of heart for a kid your age. All right, let's join forces and save the villagers."

"Of courage. I really appreciate the help. My name's Jean. No come on, there's work to do!" Jean smiled

The Corruped then charge toward Alear and Jean.

"I'll escort him to the Clinic, I'll be right back." Jean said as he guided the villager away.

Alear charge toward the Corrupted as he and Emblem Marth slash with him as they both fight off the two Corrupted sword fighters. The Sword Fighter kick Alear back while the other charge an strike him, but Emblem Marth block the attack and push him further with a riposte.

"Thank you Marth!" Alear replied as he and Marth clash against with the two Corrupted

"Of course. Glad I can have your back." Marth replied with a smile as they clash with the Corrupted.

The First Corrupted let out a few swings as Alear blocked a few of them and then countered by striking at the chest with a thrust while Emblem Marth's rapier slid down and pushed the Corrupted's hand down and then launched a strike. The Corrupted jumped back as Alear kicked the Corrupted and knocked it back. Emblem Marth and Alear readied to strike as they charge, then Jean joins in on the fight as he leap for a kick one of the Corrupted chest and knocks it on the ground while Alear and Emblem Marth swing their sword at the other Corrupted.

The Corruped got back on his feet and then roar at Jean who give the signal, 'come at me' gesture and charge by attempting to slash him, but he dodge each swing for Jean to counter with two punches in the chest and then low kick, causing the corrupted to fall on the floor as Jean jump back and Alear see the oppunity to kill it. So he swirl his sword, jump into the air and impaled the Corrupted, turning into miasma. The Other Corrupted charge toward Alear to slash him, only for Jean to grabbed the sword the defeated Corrupted dropped and throw it on the Corrupted's helmet's face.

"AAAUGH!" It screeched as it's blinded or something, then Emblem Marth and Alear both impale it at the same time to its chest, killing it as it turns into miasma.

"You got quite the aim." Emblem Marth compliments Jean.

"Oh no, it was nothing." Jean wave his hand.

Clanne, Emblem Levi and Framme charge toward the final Corrupted who appears to be the strongest and an archer no less. The Archer shoot its arrows toward Framme who roll out of the way as Clanne charge a fireball and then throw at the archer. The Archer jump back and shoot it's arrow back at Clanne and knock further away.

"Ow!" Clanne winched.

"How dare you hurt my brother!" Framme growled as she charge toward the Corrupted and start punching, but the Corrupted dodge each of her fists and kicks, jump back with a flip and shoot her arrow at her to knock her back. "Ugh!"

"This one might be tough. But I'm not giving up!" Clanne declared and then perform the Engage mode. "Emblem Engage!" He yelled and Engage with Levi as they join as one.

Clanne flew toward the Corrupted Archer who pull and fire two arrows toward him. Clanne dodge by swirling to the left and charging a fireball from both his hand. The Corrupted Archer fire another one and then Clanne throw one fireball to intercept and then throw the another. The Archer dodge it Framme ran forward and then let out a few punches before disarming the Archer, then uppercut the Corrupted's chin and Clanne leap into the air.

"Take this!" Clanne charge a large fireball and toss it toward the Corrupted and kill it in a small explosion.

"RAAAAGH!" The Corrupted screamed before turning it into ashes.

(BGM ended)

"All right!" Clanne cheered as he disengaged.

"Nice! Sibling high five!" Flamme cheered her older brother. "And no harm has done to the village."

Emblem Levi appeared and look at the orange bush which is on fire. "You sure about that?" He pointed.

"Waah! Oh crap!" Clanne panicked until the scrub was splash by water.

"Your welcome." Mona said as she approached. "Well, at least the village is safe at least."

"Let's survey the vilalge first. Just to be sure." Emblem Levi suggested as they nodded.


One surveying later...

"Thank you for your help. We owe our lives to you." The man who is Jean's father bows with his wife and Jean. "Come on, Jean. Give the nice people a proper thank you."

"Oh right. Thank you for saving our village." Jean bow in respect.

"We save it together. You did well today, Jean." Alear smiled.

"Oh! I introduced myself to you, but I never asked your name, did I?"

"Well, there was a lot going on. I'm the Divine Dragon Alear."

"The Divine Dragon!?" Jean gasped with his parents. "From the land of Lythos?! Oh, please forgive my rudeness!"

"Don't mention it." Alear wave his hand. "Like I said, there was a lot going on at the time."

"What brings such a splendid personage to our humble village?" Jean's father asked.

"I've been on a journey to defeat the Fell Dragon with my sister and bring peace to the world."

"The whole world? Wow." Jean said in awe before he look determined. "If it's all right with you, Divine One, can I come along and help?!"

(Fire Emblem Engage ost - A Beacon of Light Awaken)

His father gasped. "Jean! What's gotten into you?!"

"My dream has always been to become a doctor so I can save people. And that hasn't change. But with monsters running rampant, I might die before I can do that. Look what just happened! At the Divine Dragon side, I think I can learn to fight and to heal people at the same time." Jean explained.

"That's all very well for you, but what about the Divine Dragon? You'd just be a burden."

"Oh, I wouldn't say that." Alear shook his head with a warm smile. "Not if what he did during that battle if anything to go by. If Jean wants to come, I don't mind. Though I understand why you'd be worried."

"Well, if he has your permission, then… I can only ask that you take good care of my boy." Jean's mother said.

"What?" Jean's father look surprised. "You're actually allowing him to go?"

"Father, I told you, you don't need to worry about me. It's not like I'm never coming home." Jean turn to his father. "In fact, when I do return, I'll be a first-rate doctor. You'll see!"

"How quickly they grow up…" Jean's father muttered but let out a smile. "Of course Jean. Be a good boy, a hard worker, and an attentive student. And come home safe."

"I will! Thank you, both of you." Jean smiled. "I can't wait to start working alongside the Divine Dragon."

Alear smiled. "The feeling is mutual, Jean. I have a hunch that I'll be leaning on you a lot in the days to come."


Meanwhile with Amia's group.

"So the way to the fortress is around here?" Emma asked as they walk further and noticed that sunset was starting.

"We're almost there, yeah. If we can continue down this path, we'll eventually reach the shrine by nightfall." Alfred answered.

"Ugh… my leg is killing me." Penny complained. "How long have we been walking?"

"About three hours." Kazuha answered.

"Why aren't you guys tired by this?"

"Um, because we have more stamina than you?" Shez shrug. "Honestly, I have a good build. But you Penny… you're quite slim I guess."

"Slim, huh?" Penny muttered. "Ooh, why did Florian and Renne went to that place together. Why can't one of them journey with us while I ride on Miraidon or Koraidon..."

"A little walking doesn't kill anyone." Arven replied.

"Yeah, I wouldn't call a three hour walking "little"."

"Agreed..." Arval "Can I just ride a horse or something?"

"If you want, you can ride my horse." Kazuha suggest.

"Thank you! You're a saint Kazuha! You better not screw up brother."

"Hey, what do you mean I will screw up?" Shez asked as he fold his arms with a mad look.

"Maybe you're gonna screw up by being a total idiot to your boyfriend." Ash smirked.

"Hey, I'm not going to do something stupid!" Shez replied with a tick on his forehead while Kazuha sweatdrop.

"Huh, you guys are a couple? Congrats." Etie replied.

"Aww, going out on adventures with my boyfriend and friends to find our dear instructor. What more fun could I ever have, right Ash?" Musse winks at Ash.

"Baby you know it." Ash wrap his left arm around Musse's neck.

"Ah, the adventurers where our dear Mr. Tough Guy with a big of softy heart. Searching for his dear mentor who brought us all together as one big happy family. Maybe even ask questions on being lovey-dovey." Venti smirked.

"Hey what are you getting at Bard?" Ash glare at him.

"Oh don't mind me. In fact, I could sing a song of the brave, toughie, huggable, and lovable Ash with a soft heart and bold sassy move." Venti magically summoned a Harp and play. "Ooooh~-"

"Oh no you don't!" Ash remove his arms from Musse and then plan to jump on Venti, who conveniently slide to avoid and starting running as he laughed. "Get back here bard!" Ash got up and chase after him.

"Aww, look at my boyfriend and classmate go." Musse giggled.

"Hahaha! We're quite the lively group." Amia giggled

Celine sighed. "Don't they know we don't have time for such childish games?"

"Aww, come on Celine. Where's the sense of fun and adventure?" Alfred chuckled as Emblem Olivert appeared.

"Ah don't mind Celine. She may be serious on the outside, but on the inside, she enjoys the moment. Like the time she enjoys being petted on the neck. Or whenever she eats fish. Or that-"

"Meow! Olivert! S-Stop saying nonsense!"

"I wouldn't call it nonsense if they were true Celine." Emma giggled.

"Emma!"

"Haha, It's great that we all have a nice lovely group on adventures like you. You know, It reminds me of a story I once read." Boucheron rub his chin as he thinks before he notices Ash and Venti stop on the way they are talking to a few villagers. "Hmm? Hey, what's going on over there?"

"Not sure, let's go find out." Amia suggests as they rush toward Ash and Venti side. "Hey, Ash, Venti, what happens?"

"Yeah. Apparently the old geezer and a few villagers here have a bandit problem." Ash answered.

"Bandits?" Alfred asked.

"Yes. Recently, our town was raided by these bandits. Many of our belongings and heirlooms were stolen from us." A female villager expresses her sadness.

"Oh no… That's terrible!" Amia sadden.

"Yes. We were about to send a request from Her Majesty to request for aid and protection. But then we spotted you all coming here, looking armed." The Elder explained. "We figured you might be mercenaries. We apologize if you were heading somewhere. But could you please deal with the bandits? We promise we'll pay for your services."

"There's no need for that. We'll gladly deal with those bandits and return to you all the stuff they have stolen from you." Amia said.

"Oh thank you so much!"

"Do you know where the bandits are?" Alfred asked.

"They are headed to the ruins not far from our village. We believe they're using that location as a base."

"That's close to where we're going. All right, we'll be back." Alfred said.

"Right, let's go everyone." Amia nodded as they headed west to find the bandit fortress.

"Okay, are we gonna ignore the fact we're heading to a different direction?" Penny sighed.

"Well guess it can't be help." Arven sighed


An hour of walking later,

"Hmm… The townfolk told us about the bandit base, and I'd say we've found it." Amia said, looking at the bandits base.

"It saddens my heart to see many of their belonging were stolen, even harm. Let's hope we can find them and return what they stole." Kazuha said.

"Dealing bandits is my bread and butter. Don't know how many of them are, but we should have enough to rout them at least." Shez said.

"Let's just get this over with and return to the Somniel. I needed some rest…" Arval sighed. "But if we want to make this quick, I say we split into two teams. Take them out by both entrances."

"Right. Brace yourself everyone." Musse nodded in agreement as they begin to head for a battle.

One side of the entrance to the left is Amia, Vander, Alfred, Emma, Celine, Penny called out Flareon, Etie and Boucheron while the right side is Ash, Venti, Musse, Kazuha, Shez, Arven called out Greedent, and Arval.

(Fire Emblem Engage ost - Full Bloom of the Breeze.)

Amia and his team charge in and see bandits.

"There they are! Kill them!" One of the bandits yelled as they charged toward them while the Mages and Archer shoot their attacks at them.

Vander and Alfred ride toward the bandits with one strike while chasing after the Archer and mages. Boucheron swings his axe against the Thief as they slash with their weapons. However, the thief was faster than him as he stabbed Boucheron two times before he backflip to knock him further. Boucheron fell on his butt as the Thief ran off. Boucheron chases after him as Amia clashes with a few Axe Fighters with Emblem Rean. Amia let out left and right swings while Emblem Rean blocked one and countered with a strike to the chest. The other just jump into the air and cartwheel slammed toward Amia, but she simply dodged it and countered by slashing on the back and kill it. The two bandits charge and at the same time, they swing their axe at Amia, but she and Emblem Rean block it, knock them back and deliver the final blow by impaling them. Vander clash with the mage who use wind magic as the mage blocks Vander's attack as he clash with him.

Vander let out two swings of his axe while the mage backflipped and shoot wind magic at him. Etie provided backup from the rear as she shot an arrow at the mage's soldier, hurting it and then Vander the opportunity to kill the bandit with the swing of his axe. Etie ready another arrow and shoot toward the other mage who Alfred is fighting with. Alfred let out a few jabs against the bandit who block his attack and dodge the attack. Etie ready another arrow and shoot at the bandit who roll over, but Alfred ride toward the bandit and then swing upward and follow up with swipe to the right. The bandit was push back and just as he was going to cast wind magic, he was shot at the chest by Etie.

Emma swing her staff, releasing orbal bubbles toward the Knight who was weak against her and then summon orbs and fire beam at the bandit and defeat it as it collapse on the ground. Boucheron slash with the Thief and he was about to throw a knife a his eye, but Emma's Mirror Magic absorb it, appear another mirror behind the bandit and struck on the back, allowing Boucheron to sing his axe and knock the bandit to the wall and kill it.

"Phew, Thanks for the save Emma- Ooh…" Boucheron winched.

"Boucheron, are you all right?" Emma approaches him.

"I'm all right. But I think the bandit added poison on his weapon."

"Seriously? Why do bandits have some dangerous methods?" Celine muttered.

"Hang on, I'll heal you." Emma said as she use her craft: Serene Blessing as she tap the floor around Boucheron with magic and heal him.

"Phew, thanks Emma! I'm right as rain!" Boucheron cheered.

"Hey look!" Three bandits approached and corner Penny and Flareon. "Look at this girl. Must got somethin' nice in her odd creature backpack? The hell it is."

"O-Odd?!" Penny's eyes lit on fire. "You dare called my Veevee backpack odd?! Flareon! Roast them with Flamethrower!"

"Flare!" Flareon open his mouth and fired flamethrower onto the bandits, burning them.

"AAAAAAAAAAAGH!" They screamed

Arven pop his head out with Greedent with a sweatdrop. 'Yeesh! I wouldn't wanna make Penny mad when it comes to insulting Eevees.' He turn to his left and see two Bandits approaching up. "Ah!" Greedent, Earthquake!"

"Greedent!" Greenent jump and stomp, sending shockwaves which the bandits look down and then launch into the air, causing them to scream.

"Now Bullet Seeds!"

"Gre!" Greedent then fired multple green glowing seeds toward the beating, repeatedly and then exploded on them as they fell from the sky unconscious.

"All right, let's go!" Arven said as Greedent nodded and head out.

Ash swing his axe against the Sword Fighter before changing into a scythe and let out a powerful wide slash to knock the bandit away. The Axe Fighter clash with Shez as he block and ripose and let out twin slashes before follow up with a swirl cross X slash to kill the bandit. Shez ran forward as Kazuha clash with the thief as he swiftly strike at Kazuha, but Kazuha block all of his attack and counter with dashing upward and then swiftly swing left and right, clockwise slash with wind energy and knock the bandit back and deal the killing blow by dashing forward him and strike.

An archer shoot his arrow toward Ash, but Ash deflect it while Musse shoot an orbal projection at it and knock the bandit back. Venti shoot a strong wind arrow and killing the bandit from the distance. Ash rode further with Venti and Musse following him. Arval spotted two bandits who are Knight and lance fighter approaching him. Arval snap his finger and cast Mire at them and kill them with one blow.

"Sheesh, these bandits are too easy to deal with." Arval shrug.

"Probably because we have more experience with them." Shez said in the line.

"Nah. We're tougher then they are. These guys are practical jokes." Ash said in the line.

"I think it's both experience and strength that made things look easy." Amia said in the line. "It's quite nice that we can talk to each other, even while we're fighting."

Arval then see two thieves charging toward them and then throw their daggers at him, Arval block it with his magic before firing beam of dark magic and kill them on the spot.

"Probably." Arval shrug.

Ash, Arven, Greedent and Venti took down a couple of more bandits before they spotted the bandits room's that filled with treasure and stolen stuff when they raided the village.

"Ooh, we discovered the jackpot." Ash smirked.

"So this is where they place their stolen loot, hmm?" Venti giggled as he dismount and then proceed to open one and found a Master Seal. "Huh? What's this?"

"Some item?" Arvent asked

"Probably some junk. Anyway, let's rout these punks and get going." Ash said

"If you say so." Venti put the master seal in his pocket and then head to the other chest but it was racking. "Huh? Did this chest just move?"

"Please tell me that isn't a Gimmighoul chest..." Arven said as Venti begin to open the chest but and revealed Young Anna in there.

"Whoa!" Venti exclaimed.

"Yipe! You caught me!" Anna exclaimed. "Wait, you don't look like bandits."

"Wait a minute… Anna?" Venti asked.

"Huh? This is the first time we met. Who are you?"

"Oh wait, you're the other Anna. I met one of your sisters so you must be one of the youngest."

"You met one of my sisters? Where?" Anna asked

"It was back in Erebonia, A couple of places back where I'm from." Venti answered

"Erebonia? Never heard of it. I don't think there's a name Erebonia in Elyos. Ooh, it must be one the other worlds. Hi. Nice to meetcha."

"Okay, what's a kid like you even doing here? Did you get kidnapped?" Arven asked

"No, I think she wanted to robbed the bandits." Venti guessed

Anna giggled. "You guessed it."

Arven sweatdrop. "Seriously?"

"Nice! But you might want to stick with me and my friends, we'll be routing the bandits." Venti smiled.

"It's a deal! Thanks a million." Anna wink as she hop out of the chest and brought out her axe.

"Oh, you're going to fight?"

"Why not? I'm pretty handy in a fight."

Venti chuckled. "Like your sisters."

"Are we really gonna let a kid like her fight?" Arven asked.

"Don't see the issue at this point. Just roll with it man." Ash said as he climb back on his horse.

Venti headed back to his horse, saddle up and then ready to fight. He, Ash, Arvent, Greedent and Anna headed to the others where they fed off the bandits.

Ash swirl his axe overhead as ahead were four Bandits, a Sword Fighter, Cavalier, Knight and Archer who turn their back to see him, then Ash readied his axe and slash the Sword Fighter and Archer as he pass through them. The Sword Fighter and Archer fell on their backs from the wound they received as the Knight readied to attack, but Venti fired his orbal arrow on the Knight's helmet, catching his attention while Greedent used Bullet Seeds to hit the Cavalier, causing the bandits horse to taken damage with his rider. Ash turn around and begin to slash with the Cavalier with his lance. Ash and the bandit swing at each other as the Knight bandit throw his axe at Venti. Venti's horse move away as Greedent used Earthquake to knock the bandit on his back.

Venti fired his arrow onto the air and then dive and pierce through the bandit's helmit, killing him. The Sword Fighter and Archer got back on their feet, only to be killed by Eties arrows with a headshot.

"Hey, who's she?" Eite asked as she prepared another arrow.

"Her name is Anna. I found her hiding on one of the thieves' treasure." Venti answered

"Wait, why would she— actually, let's hold that off. Come on, let's go find the bandit leader and end this." Etie said as they nodded and they all took off.

Meanwhile with the Bandit Leader, turns out that Amia found her as she face against an Axe Fighter who was blocking her back, but then ended up being killed in the progress by impaling then removing the blood from her sword.

The Bandit leader growled as she begin to readied her axe. Amia charge toward the bandit leader and they begin to swing at each other. The Bandit Leader throw a punch on Amia, then kick her to push her back, then throw an Hand Axe at her. Emblem Rean appeared and deflect the attack as the Hand Axe magically return to the Bandit Leader's hand.

"Why am I dealing with a ghost?" She muttered as she clockwise swing as Amia flip over the bandit leader's back and strike at her there. "Ah!" She yelp before turning her head and glared.

The Bandit leader swing her axe around as she clash with Amia and Emblem Rean a few times before Amia power struggle against the bandit leader, until she overpower her with Emblem Rean by forcing her to place her axe on the ground, then kick her to force her to let go. Then she dash forward and let out three slashes and knock the bandit leader on the floor. The Bandit leader got back up, ready to fight with her fist to get to her weapon. She charge at Amia to launch a few kicks and punch, but Amia dodge them and counter with kicking her gut and then deal the killing blow.

"Gaaaah!" The Bandit leader screamed before she cough off her blood as Amia pull her sword from her gut. "Damn it… this… is the worst… day." She then collapse on the ground.

(BGM ended)

(Fire Emblem Engage ost - A Beacon of Light Awaken)

"All right. That takes care of them." Amia swing her sword to remove the blood, then put her sword away and then heard large footsteps and horse hooves, turn and see her friends have all gathered. "Hey everyone! I defeated the leader."

"I think we routed all the bandits then." Etie said.

"I'm happy that we routed the bandits." Musse smiled

"All that's left is return the stolen goods to their rightful owners." Venti smiled

"Right. So who's the kid?" Boucheron turn to Anna.

"Is that Anna?" Musse asked.

"You know her?" Amia asked.

"Well I know her sisters but this must be one of the youngest sisters to the Annas."

"Youngests of the Annas?"

"Hehe. We Annas have quite the history." Anna giggled. "Anyway, come on! Let's go get those loots!"

"She's right. Follow me." Venti guided them as they headed to the stolen loot.

"Okay, so you're Anna right?" Amia turn to Anna.

"That's me. I gotta say, you guys are really strong, huh? Do you have room on your team for me?" Anna asked as she casually wrap her arms behind her back.

"You want to join us? I don't know… is it really okay to bring a kid like you to battle?"

"Ah don't worry about me. I know how to fight so I'm fine. It isn't the first time I had to kill a bandit or some to survive."

"Divine One, I don't think we should." Vander said

"Oh no worries. I may be small and young, but I can pack a mean punch! Besides, I'll be searching for my family when I join you guys. You can't leave a defenseless little girl like me all alone, would you?"

Vander sighed. "No, of course not. But be careful out there. Understand?"

"You got it!" Anna let out a wide smile as she giggled.

"All right. But I should warn you, our battles will be much more grueling then that. You'll be placing yourself in danger." Amia told her.

"Like I said, don't worry about it. And as I said before, I may be small, but I pack a punch! I can take care of myself, guaranteed." Anna smirked. "Besides, I got nothing better to do. Not until I figure out where my family went."

Amia's face turn sad. "You lost your family…"

"It gets lonely on the road. Maybe if I travel with you folks, our paths will cross someday."

"Well, if that's that you want, I have no objections." Amia smiled. "I'm the Divine Dragon Amia. Looking forward to be working with you."

Anna jawdropped. "Hang on, what!? You're the Divine Dragon!?" Then she got a greedy look. "My sales… they're gonna go through the roof! By the way, you can call me Lady Anna. Pleasure to be in business with you!"

"Um… sure." Amia tilt her head and they arrived at the room with stolen goods. "All right, let's grabbed everything and head to the village."


One stolen loot recovery later...

"Divine One Amia." Vander approaches. "We recover all the stolen good the bandits rob. We should depart immediately."

"Understood." Amia nodded

(BGM ended)


After returning to the stolen belongings to the village later...

(Fire Emblem Engage ost -Enjoy the Evening Divine One)

"Phew. It's good to be back." Amia said.

"Whoa! I can't believe I'm in the Somniel!" Anna exclaimed.

"It's about time! I'm going to find a chair and sunbath." Arval said as he walk toward the pool.

"Ah, welcome back, all of you." Lumera approach the groups.

"Hello Mother. We just got back after we routed the bandits of Firene. We haven't reach the ring yet." Amia explained.

"But we're very close to it." Alfred added

"I see. I'm glad that you're all okay. Alear and his team arrived hours ago so please rest before you resume your journey." Lumera smiled

"Of course, Mother." Amia nodded and everyone begin to rest as they split up.


Shez and Kazuha found themselves at a Lookout Ridge.

"Ah, the wind is heavenly and the view is breathtaking. Quite a place for a date, don't you think?" Kazuha asked.

"Yeah, sure does." Shez nodded as he wrap his arm around Kazuha and pull him closer. "Relaxing you like this, see the world from above. Like we're in the realm of the goddess or so. It's nice to relax on this instead of some of Bowser's plans to take over the Mushroom Kingdom, or any of those conflict."

Kazuha chuckled. "But at least you can get your work done. And someone who enjoys being a merc, you don't have to worry about bring rusty."

"I suppose so. I still have a long way to go before I can be Byleth's equal. And truth be told, I had to admit. I never thought serving Bowser would be this luxurious. Then again… his castle is not what you see in Fodlan I guess. I kinda feel bad that if I choose to leave his army and leave everything behind."

"True, but didn't you say he recruited you instead of hiring you?"

Shez nodded. "Yeah. Don't worry I get the difference. I won't be leaving his military anytime soon. Besides, I'm having way to much fun with all this fighting, training, adventuring, and his paycheck then my usual employers. Plus he did gave me a nice home that we can all live together."

"He sure did." Kazuha smiled. "I wonder what his next scheme will be. Of course, I rather be a surprise."

"Yeah. So what do you want to do?"

"Maybe this." Kazuha turn to his boyfriend and then place his arms around Shez's neck and kiss him on the lips, as Shez kiss back, wrap his arms around Kazuha's waist and pull him together as their lips move in sync and french kiss.

As those two are making out elsewhere, Arval was relaxing by the pool on the beach chair. Venti was playing his harp at the campfire sight as he sing his tones to himself. Ash, Florian, Penny, Nemona, Arven and Emma were feeding their Pokemon, along with the others Pokemon. Cholé was admiring the Pokemon, especially Emma's Pokemon while each Pokemon sweatdrop, look at her as if she's crazy.

Juna and Kurt were looking out for the horses at the stable, while Louis was observing from afar, smiling and talking to himself. Alfred is doing his workout shift with Etie in the training ground. Alear and Amia are honing their swordmanship skills by training with their Emblem Partners in the arena. Clanne and Framme are picking berries from the orchard. Vander is serving a meal for Lumera who is having a cooperation with Mona in the cafe.

And in the Cafe as well, there was Céline, Renne and Musse who are having a tea party. Altina was exploring around the Somniel with Claiomh Solais carrying her.

Time begin to move on as night arrive.

"All right. I think we've gotten enough rest." Alear said as everyone begin to gather at the plaza center. "How are you all feeling?"

"Good and ready!" Juna answered. "But do we really have to go at night?"

"Well, we can get the ring and then return to the Somniel when it's over. I'm sure it will be quick so we won't be needing everyone." Alfred said.

"Eh, might as well go." Ash shrug.

"Well if everyone is in agreement, then let's go."

"Right. Okay, follow me everyone." Amia said as she open a portal through her Divine Dragon power and then headed out.

(BGM ended)


One trip later...

"Almost there. Just a little father north and we'll be at the shrine." Alfred said.

"The landscape's gotten rockier." Alear remark as he look around.

"Well we are near Brodia. Mountains is very common. The closer we reach the border, we'll be able to see more mountain." Céline explained.

"I've notice that we been seeing less villages as well. I can see why this is a good place to hide an Emblem Ring, I suppose."

Alfred nodded. "Yeah. The closer you are to Brodian border, the colder and quieter it gets. Not a soul in sight."

Venti look around. "Not a soul, huh? Then how do you explain her?" Venti pointed as everyone turn and see a girl with dark clothing with bronze leggings, and long, maroon hair with what almost looked like star-shaped confetti entwined with it

"Ah…"

"What's a girl doing out here?" Musse wondered. "Is she a villager?"

"Good question. I wonder what's she doing here." Alfred wondered until they heard her sobbing.

"Aww, the poor thing is crying." Mona close her eyes.

"Well, doesn't that break the heart? I'd better help. I am her prince, after all. I won't stand by when my people are suffering."

"Prince Alfred." Kurt smiled

"Oh I get it. You want to be her prince so you can marry her off like in the fairy tale." Ash joked.

Chloé gasped with excitement. "Ooh that would be like a fairy tale!"

"What? No! I just wanted to help! Oh, I walk right into that one, huh?" Alfred sighed.

Kurt sighed "Apologize for him Prince Alfred."

"No, it's all right, I get the picture. As a prince, it's my duty to help those in need." Alfred then approach the girl. "Hey there!"

"Huh? The girl turn around and see Alfred.

"What's the matter? Something I can help with?"

"…" The girl said absolutely nothing as she was shock.

"I knew we'd startle you." Alear sighed as he, Amia and Altina approaches. "Sorry for popping up out of nowhere and-"

(Fire Emblem Engage ost - Hiya Papaya!)

"Zappy!" She suddenly yelled. "You came just in time! I'm saved."

"Uh…" Alear blinked.

"I lost something earlier and there was nobody around to help, so I got real stressed out." The girl explained. "Oh, right, I skipped over the niceties. You can call me Yunaka. Hiya Papaya!"

"Hi…ya…papaya?" Altina sweatdrop "Is that a greeting?"

"Never heard that one before." Amia said.

"Nor have I to be honest." Alfred said.

"Well that certainly a new one that I heard thus far." Mona said as she approaches with some of the others.

"Oh yeah? What was your first?"

"Whatupsmana."

"Wait, whatupsmana? That's a odd greeting." The girl said.

"Oh you have no idea."

"Or like how Nora usually greeted with her enthusiasm energy." Venti added.

"That crazy chick is way too energetic. Literally. She may be a wild cat, but I think that girl has way to many sugar." Ash comment.

"I believe that she love pancakes if I recall. A bit too much if you ask me." Kurt said.

"I enjoy pancakes as Nora does, but for her to be a thief to someone else's meal, is something I cannot allow her to go near." Altina comment.

"Oh yeah, she literally swipe your didn't she? And then you two got into a fight, almost broke the streets in Toad Town, and Instructor Rean and Ren has to interfere." Venti recalled.

"Bwahaha! Oh yeah, the fight was getting good when that happen!" Ash laughed.

"And yet, a bit too much chaotic." Kurt said, deadpan.

"Wow, you guys fight over pancakes? Makes me wonder if there was anyone who would go though all that." Alfred rub his chin. "Anyway, what did you lose, Yunaka?"

"It's a little round ring. Kind of shiny with a hole in the middle?" Yunaka answered

"I'm pretty sure we all know what a ring is." Juna said, deadpan

"Oh, and it talks, for some reason." She continued, causing everyone to have an ! over their heads.

"Come again?" Amia asked as she and the others look serious.

"Yeah, I figured you wouldn't believe me."

"Oh no, we believe you. It might be an Emblem Ring."Alear said.

Yunaka blink "Say wha?"

"Please, go on. What did it say?" Alfred asked

"Hm… If I remember right, it asked me to take it to the Divine Dragons twins."

"To us?" Amia asked

Yunaka blink. "Is that— Did you— Did you two just say you're the Divine Dragon Twins?"

"That's right. I'm sorry I didn't mention it sooner. I'm the Divine Dragon Alear. The girl next to me is my twin sister, Amia, who is also a Divine Dragon." Alear turn to his sister.

"We're the Divine Dragon Twins." Amia said.

"And now that we're doing introductions, I'm Alfred, the prince of Firene." Alfred introduces himself.

"As for me. I am Céline, Alfred's sister and princess of Firene." Céline introduce herself.

Yunaka jaw drop. "Holy Brocc-oly! Why didn't you lead with that?! I think I just had a heart attack… Nope, false alarm. Whew."

"I'm so sorry. We never meant to impact your health." Alfred apologies.

"Okay, so who are the rest of you?" Yunaka asked


One introduction later…

"Wow. So many people to remember." Yunaka scratching her hair.

"Oh you'll get used to it." Arval said.

"You know, now that I think about it, we're quite a weird bunch, aren't we?" Alfred asked.

"It ain't the first time we been called that." Kurt said.

"Hehehe. But that just proof we're a fun and lively group. It would be pretty boring if we just stay professional for occasion as this right?" Juna asked.

"Even with some of us that are serious." Vander said.

"So… Yunaka, right? Where did you find the ring anyway?" Shez asked.

"I was walking along the border, minding my own business, when I heard a woman's voice." Yunaka explained as she begin to do a personification. "Help me… I'm right here… I'm by your foot."

"Huh. You're quite the performer." Alear said.

"Are you an actress?" Penny asked.

"Nope. Never been one myself." Yunaka answered

"Seriously? For real, real?" Florian asked

"For real, real!" Yunaka giggled. "So where was I? Ah, right! So after I pick up the ring, she said "Take me to the Divine Dragon Twins." But at that point, I had no idea where the Divine Dragon Twins were! So I told her I couldn't help. She knew the way, though. Told me to start heading for the capital of Firene."

"Huh. That's good advised." Alfred said. "The quickest way to get to Lythos is though the capital." Alfred pointed out.

"But on the way, I was attacked by bandits and ran off full speed… and now the ring's gone. I must have dropped it somewhere! Woe is me! Sniffle, sniffle." Yunaka pretended to weep.

"If you're done pretending to sob, then can we get to the part with the bandits?" Ash cross his arm. "It's possible one of those punks might found it."

"I have to agree with Ash. So can you take us to the bandits?" Arval asked.

"Sure. But that means you will help me find it right?" Yunaka asked.

"Considering this is an Emblem Ring we're talking about, I say we should." Amia said.

"Yeah. And it's most likely the Ring of the Dawn Maiden. But that means someone took it from the shrine." Alear said.

"Or It could be another Emblem Ring. We'll just have to find it and see for ourselves." Alfred said.

"And with that. We're all in agreement." Kazuha said.

"Golly, that's great news!" Yunaka cheered. "She'll be so happy if you're the one who finds her!"

"Let's start by retracing your steps." Alear said.

"'Course! Follow me!" Yunaka said as she begin to guide everyone as she retrace her steps.

(BGM ended)

As Yunaka retraces her steps. She was looking at the grasses and then the places she been to and ran. She continue to a pathway near Brodia until they arrived at an abandon village location.

"Oh hey look! This look like some abandon village!" Nemona said.

"Yeah, looks like no one is here in ages." Arven nodded.

"Let's split up and find the ring." Florian said.

"Right." Penny pull out a Pokeball. "Umbeon." She toss the Pokeball and came out Umbreon.

"Umbre!" Umbreon roared

"Whoa!" Yunaka jumped as she flinched. "What the heck?! What is that?"

"Ah don't worry Yunaka! This is Umbreon! A Pokemon." Nemona let out a smile.

"A Pokiwhat now?"

"Basually they're magical creatures to where we hail from. Umbreon can help out with the search well since he can see in the dark more clearly." Penny replied.

"And not to mention that Umbreon fits perfectly with the moonlit night since that's where Eevee evolves from." Florian added.

"Right. With Umbreon's help, we'll be sure to find the ring."

"Whoooooa. That's super neat! All right! Let's do this!" Yukana raised her fist in the air with a cheerful pose and they begin to explore around.

(BGM ended)


One searching later...

"We been searching for awhile now. Even with groups. It sure took awhile." Kurt said.

"Maybe someone else got it before we did? Ooh..." Yunaka frowned.

"We already search through, and through. It's always possible one of the bandits might taken it when you ran into them Yunaka." Kazuha said.

"Yeah, because if Kazuha can't find it. Then we might as well find the bandits." Arval nodded.

"What do you mean if Kazuha couldn't find it?" Nemona asked

"Kazuha is really good at reading nature. He can track someone even if they remove their tracks." Shez answered

"That's right. I can sense and find anyone, even if they're hiding their traces." Kazuha nodded

"Whoa, that's one heck of an ability you got there." Yunaka compliment. 'And one I have to be careful if I get on their bad side.'

"Hey, does anyone seen Penny?" Florian asked

"Now that you mention it, where is she?" Renne look around until they head footsteps and came running was Penny and Umbreon

"G-Guys! W-We got a problem!" Penny panicked.

"Penny what's wrong?" Altina asked

(Fire Emblem Engage ost - Crisis)

"Umbreon and I were traveling to that ghost town but then we spotted bandits!" Penny answered

"Bandits?" Etie asked

"Wait, you mean the ghost town that I ran into those bandits?" Yukana asked as she rub put on her thinking pose.

"Y-Yeah! They overrun the ghost town!"

"What?" Amia turn her heads to the ghost town. "But I don't see them."

"Oh yeah, I see them." Yunaka fold her arms.

"Yeah, I see them too." Kazuha nodded.

"How can you two tell?" Chloé asked

"As I said earlier, Kazuha is attune with the forces of nature. His presence senses are sharp." Arval said.

"And I bet it those same chumps who ambushed me earlier." Yunaka added

"Come on, let's get close to the town." Boucheron suggested as they begin to take a step closer to the ghost town and got a clear view.

"Looks like we found them." Amia said.

"And they've taken over the town." Alfred command.

"No doubt about it. These are the bandits I ran into earlier." Yunaka begin to look around. "So which one of them got…" Then she spotted the bandits. "Aha. Right there."

"You see it?" Alear asked, surprised as Alfred, Céline, and Amia.

"Yeah. A burly guy with something glinting in hishand. That's got to be our missing ring."

"What do you think, Divine Ones? Is it an Emblem Ring?" Alfred asked.

Alear and Amia look hard to the view.

"Hard to say, actually. He's too far." Amia answered.

"You must have great eyesight, Yunaka." Alear compliment

"Yeah, I have a killer's eyes." Yunaka whisper but also in a mature tune

"What was that?" Alear asked.

"Killer eyes! I've got killers eyes! You know, they're great at seeing stuff!" Yunaka then panicked before she nervously laughed. "If you ever need something looked at real good, I'm your gal!"

"Someone rather… nervous." Céline paused.

"Anyway! What's the plan? Now we've got two problems that need solving."

"Right. There's a stolen ring, and a town full of bandits. The ring's our first priority, but we can't leave them unchecked." Alfred said.

"Right. Who know what sort of destruction if we leave them be." Céline nodded.

"We'll only attack attention if we all charge in at once. I say we split up." Yunaka suggest

"Good idea. We'll send a small group in stealth to recover the ring. Once we deal with the bandit and reclaim the ring. We can rout them, killing two birds with one stone as they say." Kazuha agreed.

"All right." Alear nodded

"Ok, then! C'mon, Divine ones, you're with me!" Yunaka said.

"All right. Everyone we gotta be careful. This village is too dark to see. Try not to hit each other on accident." Alfred advised

"Right. We need to see where we're going." Juna nodded as Alear, Amia and Yunaka head toward a direction as Yunaka is guiding them.

(BGM ended)


With Yunaka, Alear and Amia...

"Okey dokes. If we go through here, I bet we can sneak up on that with this ring." Yukana whispered.

"Sleeping through a side passage. Smart thinking, Yunaka." Alear smiled as he whisper

"However… it's pitch black out here…" Amia trailed off. "How can we fight them if we can't even see them?" She asked in a whisper

"Don't worry, Divine One Amia! That's what I'm here for!" Yunaka giggled as she whispered. "My eyesight's so sharp I can spot baddies even when it's dark or foggy. Till you get your hands on a torch, at least. Then you'll see as well as I can." She said and then they see the bandit. "There he is! Let's take him by surprise!"

"Good idea." Amia nodded

"Please, take me to the Divine Dragon Twins." A voice said from the ring.

"Hahaha, this looks pretty pricey." Smirked the bandit. "This'll net me a nice lump of gold. The boss doesn't need to know about it… Hahaha!"

"Oh dear. You can't really hear me, can you?"

"I hear her! That's the voice from before!" Yunaka whispered.

"That's definitely an Emblem Ring." Alear stated. "Yunaka, will you help us get it back?"

"Of course, you weirdo! That's why we're here."

"Right. Well, thank you. You know… Now that I hear her, your impression was incredibly accurate."

Yunaka giggled as she whispered. "Hehe, stop! You're gonna make me blush!"

"Okay, you two can flirt with each other another time. Shall we?" Amia giggled as they nodded.

(Fire Emblem Engage ost - Bloom in the Breeze)

Then the trio burst out of the bushes and charged at the bandit who turn at them.

"AAH!" He yelped before being the dragon twins launched a strike at him and then Yukana deal the killing blow with her knife with Emblem Rean and Marth.

"Okay, we're all clear!" Amia said as Alear pick up the ring.

"Yeah. We got the ring! Heal us, Emblem of Dawn!" Alear yelled.

(BGM paused)

(Fire Emblem Engage ost - Heal us, Emblem of Dawn)

A surge of power burst our as a woman with silver hair appeared. She wears a blue scarf, black sleeves which reveal her fingers, a dark red tunic with a belt that has a pouch. Black trousers and long brown boots. She stretches her arm, holding a golden tome and then face everyone with a gentle smile

(BGM ended)

(Fire Emblem Engage ost - A Beacon of Light Awakens)

"I am Emblem Micaiah. I sense the future shifting… Now victory lies ahead." Emblem Micaiah greeted with a warm smile.

"Ah, so it is the Ring of the Dark Maiden." Amia smiled.

"Thank goodness." Alear smiled as he turn to Yunaka and then offer her the ring. "Yunaka, I entrust this ring to you."

Yunaka eye widen. "Me?! But I…"

"Oh my brother." Amia blinked. "You're proposing to a girl you just met? Oh goodness, Mother would be so shocked right now."

"Huh?" Alear blinked until his face turn red "Wait, no! That's not what this is about!"

Amia covered her mouth to prevent laughter coming out. "I'm kidding! Ahaha! Oh that was funny!"

Alear sighed. "Anyway, she belongs with you. All I ask is that in return, you help us defeat these bandits. Will you join with Emblem Micaiah?"

Yunaka paused for a moment before she nodded. "Yeah, OK! I won't let you down!" She nodded as she take the ring, then put it on her finger. Then Emblem Micaiah appeared at her side.

(BGM ended)

(Resuming Bloom in the Breeze)

"Yunaka, let me show you how to use staves." Micaiah said as she materialized a Mend.

"Whoa, how did you do that?"

"Hehe, I'm an expert at healing magic, but as an Emblem, I'm able to create one from scratch. Now, let me show you how to use it." She begin the teach her while Amia text and give the signal to attack.

"Okay, there. Everyone got the go-ahead." Amia said.

"Understood. Let's go." Alear nodded as he, his sister and Yunaka follow through the part of the abandoned town dark side.

As they go further, they see a bandit giving orders to cancel the light by putting out the fire, until it is replaced by a ball of fire launched into the air and lights up the darkness. Then Alear, Yunaka and Amia spotted four bandits, Alear charged toward one who is a Sword Fighter. Yunaka charge toward the Thief, and Amia charge toward the two axe fighters.

Alear clash sword with the sword fighter a few times until block with Emblem Marth, riposte, then swiftly impale by thrusting the sword fighter. Yunaka clash daggers with the thief while Amia block one of the Axe fighter's attack, slide to her left and kick on the rips to knock the other one. Both bandits for up as Amia and Emblem Rean charge and clash with both of them a few times before disarming them and then landing the killing blow by impaling them. Yunaka backflip as she dodge the thief's attack and counter by a critical throw that impale the thief's face, and fell on the ground. They charge toward to the next one, but they made it to the enemy leader himself.

"That one must be the leader." Amia said.

"Then let us defeat him." Alear said as the trio charged toward the bandit leader who spotted them.

"Oh great, they made it here?" He growled and ready his axe.

Then the Trio begin to clash with him as Alear first draw blade against him with Emblem Marth as they swing their weapons at each other and then Yunaka throw a dagger at the arm of the brute, then Alear jump back and Amia charged in with Emblem Rean and clash at each other until the bandit leader taken in the hits. Amia let out two thrust attacks before finish off with a slash, then jump back for Yunaka to hit the other arm.

The Bandit leader growled and then unleashed a powerful spin swing to knock them further. Yunaka was the only one who dodge it while Amia and Alear were push back. The Bandit leader throw his acxe at Yunaka and she got it by it as it reappear in the leader's hand. The Bandit leader's wounds begin to heal because of the healing tide. But that doesn't stop Alear and Emblem Marth as they charge at the bandit again with Amia and Emblem Rean. The Bandit leader swirled his axe and then impale the ground for a axe slam, forcing The dragon siblings to jump back and then Amia charge further with Emblem Rean and let out two slashes, and then Alear and Emblem Marth launched the finishing blow by downward slash and clockwise strike, then impale the next.

"Gwaaah!" The bandit leader screamed as he coughed off his blood. "You think this is… justice, huh?" He spoke his final words before Alear pull his sword out of him.

(BGM ended)

"What does he mean by that?" Alear asked.

"Probably saying that he got what's coming to him? I don't know. Still, he probably kill a lot of people, like this village here." Yunaka shrug.

"You might be right… this village seems to be abandon but… I can tell it's been raided by these bandits and been using it as their base." Amia sadden

(Fire Emblem Engage ost - Firene, the Kingdom of Abundance)

"Divine Ones! Yunaka!" Alfred yelled as he ride toward them on his white stallion, stop and then dismount. "Oh wow, you deal with the bandit leader already?"

"It was a group effort but we did it. How did everyone do?"

"Quicker than expected. Emma cast magic into the air to light up the village." Alfred answered. "But we routed these bandits and they won't cause any more trouble."

"That's great. You been a huge help, Yunaka." Alear smiled. "If not for you, we'd be scratching our heads in an empty shrine right about now. We can't thank you enough."

"It was nothing, really…" Yunaka replied, but sounded depressed.

"I wonder who took it from the shrine in the first place." Alfred wondered

"It must have been those bandits right?" Amia asked.

"Um… well…" Yunaka trailed off

"What's the matter?" Alear asked.

"I have a… uh… confession. The thing is… I didn't find the ring. I stole it." Yunaka confessed as she look down.

"Huh?" Alear respond in shock along with Alfred and Amia.

"I was strapped for money, and when I saw the shrine, I figured it might have valuables. I went inside, heard Micaiah's voice, and pow, there's the ring staring right at me. I was just looking to make a quick bundle of dough! I'm sorry."

"I see…"

"When I learned that you three are royalty, I panicked and kinda, well… lied." Yunaka look down with a guilty expression. "Really, I'm no different from those bandits. I'll accept whatever punishment you give me."

"I had a feeling you might be lying." Mona said as she approached the group along with Renne, Florian and Penny.

"Mona, Penny, Renne." Amia said.

"Hold on. You were planning to sell the ring?" Alfred asked with a mad expression.

"Yeah…" Yunaka nodded shaming.

"Well then, why didn't you? You could have run for the hills as soon as the Divine Dragon handed it to you. We're useless in the dark. Would've been easy to give us the slip. But instead, you stuck around and risked your neck for us. Why?"

"Well… Because of Micaiah." Yunaka answered. "When she started talking to me, I got this feeling that I just couldn't shake. I felt like… like I had to help her get to the Divine Dragon Twins. That, and even if I did, you got people like Kazuha, Penny, Renne and Mona on your side. They could have found me and captured me. Even I know that would be a risky move. But I chose to help and stay, not because of stealing, but for Micaiah."

"Yunaka has shown me nothing but kindness. Fighting by her side, I saw a bright path ahead." Emblem Micaiah said. "When I sense Sombron's return, I called out in the dark. It was she who answered. I am to blame for entangling her in all this. Yunaka has done nothing wrong."

"I hear you. But she did lie to us. As Prince, I'm not supposed to let that go without some sort of punishment." Alfred stated.

Yunaka nodded. "Lay it on me. I can handle it."

"How about… joining our forces?" Amia suggested

Yunaka blink twice. "Say what now?"

"We're on a journey to collect the Emblem Rings and defeat the Fell Dragon. I know it's a lot to ask, but… Will you pledge yourself to our cause?" Alear asked. "What do you think, Alfred? A fitting punishment?"

"I love it." Alfred smirked. "Our army is pretty lean, so adding a new recruit makes a lot of sense. And Yunaka clearly has raw talent. She could be a real asset."

"That's wonderful. I'm sure everyone would agree." Mona nodded in agreement.

"Hehe. It would be nice to have another friend on board." Renne said. "Plus I can tell she definitely fit in with us."

"I won't let you down!" Yunaka fist pump with a smile. "Thank you… the three of you."

"Don't mention it." Amia smiled.

"And, Yunaka, allow me to be the first to say… Hiya papaya." Alear smiled

Yunaka giggled. "Hiya papaya back atcha, Divine one Alear!"

"With that settled, let's hurry onward. We've got to cross into Brodia, right?"

"Yes. I believe I mentioned that Mother sent a letter to the Brodian king when we left the castle. He should be expecting us."Alfred answered

"Good. The Kingdom of Might… I'm curious to see what it's like there." Alear wondered

"You and me both brother."Amia nodded

"In that case, let's head to the Somniel. It's been a long day and we can return here right?" Renne asked

"Yeah, that's true. I'll open a portal to the Somniel and we can get some sleep." Alear nodded

"About time. The more away from these bandits, the better." Celine said as she approached with Emma.

"Well, we're still not used to bloodshed… but we have seen some back at our times as student." Emma said.

"I suppose."

"Okay, I'll-" Alear turn his head and see a familiar face in the distance. "Oh!" Then he ran towards her.

(BGM ended)

"Brother?" Amia called out and then she open a portal to Sonmiel. "Brother!" She chases after him and Emma, Celine, Florian, Penny, and Renne.

"Hey!" Alear called out to Veyle.

"Huh?" Velye turn around.

(Fire Emblem Engage ost - Silver White Heart)

"You're the girl I met in Florra Mill Town! Veyle, wasn't it?"

"Oh! What a coincidence finding you here, Alear." Veyle replied.

"Brother why did you- Oh!" Amia catch up to him and notice Veyle. "You're that girl Veyle!"

"Oh, you're here too!"

"Who's this?" Emma asked as she, Penny, Florian, Meowscarada, Umbreon, Renne and Mona joined up.

"This is Veyle. She was the villager who save me and Amia from the Corrupted sneak attack." Alear answered. "Allow me to introduce you to one of our friends. This is Emma, Florian, Mona, Penny, Umbreon, Meowscarada and this is Renne. Oh and the cat with Celine."

"Hello, It's nice to meet you Veyle." Emma greeted.

"The pleasure is mine. I like your style." Renne greeted

"Hehe. Nice to meet you too, Emma, Renne. Celine." Veyle smiled

"Yeah, yeah, nice to meet you I guess." Celine roll her eyes.

"Wait… did… did that cat just talk?"

"Oh yes. Celine is actually my familiar." Emma explain

"Whoa! This is the first time I met a familiar! So much has changed."

"So much?" Renne asked

"Oh, no it's nothing." Veyle shook her head and look at Umbreon and Meowscarada. "But wow... you guys familiars look so amazing... and strong."

"Actually, Umbreon is my Pokemon." Penny corrected.

"Po...keyon?"

Florian chuckled. "You're close but they're called Pokemon."

"What are Pokemon?" Veyle tilted her head.

"Pokemon are magical creatures with amazing powers. And Meowscarada here is my dearest, bested and one of my clostest partners."

"Meow~!" Meowscarada spread his arm and then nuzzled Florian's cheeks with love.

"Hehehe~ That tickles Meowscarada."

"And Umbreon is one of my cherish Partners from Veevee evolution." Penny smiled at Umbreon.

"Umbre." Umbreon smiled as Penny petting his head.

"Wooow. Magical creatures? I've never seen them before." Veyle said in awe. "They look really amazing!"

"Thank you. You here that Meowscarada. You're amazing." Florian smiled

"Meow~" Meowscarada form a heart gesture.

"I'm glad to see you again. You left so abruptly last time—it really catch us off guard." Alear smiled

"Did you live around here?" Amia asked

Veyle shook her head. "No. I'm just passing through. Well, looking for someone, really."

"Who are you looking for?" Renne asked

"The people I must talk to again, no matter what. My siblings."

"Your siblings?" Emma paused, looking sad.

"You were seperated, then… I'm sorry." Alear sadden. "It's painful to be apart from one's family."

"Yeah. I know that feeling…" Renne closed her eyes.

"Mine too." Emma nodded.

"Do you have any idea where to look?" Amia asked

Veyle shook her head. "None. I don't even know what face to look for. We've been apart since I was very young. But they did give me something long ago." She pulls out two red Dragonstones with an emblem in the center. "This."

"What a pretty stone." Alear smiled

"A red stone, huh? I can feel the power within that stone." Renne said

"You're right. It look like a Dragonstone." Emma nodded

"You know what they look like?" Veyle asked in surprised

"Of course. We have seen stone like this before. In fact, we have a couple of friends who possess similar stones like this."

"Some were Divine Dragons though." Celine said.

"There are other Divine Dragons out there?" Amia asked

"From different worlds yes." Emma nodded

"Wow. I can't wait to tell mother about this." Amia smiled.

'Other dragons...' Veyle whispered

"So if your sibling possesses a dragon stone, does that mean you're a dragon too?" Renne asked

"That's… um…" Veyle paused, looking the other way.

"Hehehe, It's all right. You don't have to admit It if you want too." Emma smiled. "So this stone is what you got from them?"

"Yep. It's my good luck charm. I know that as long as I have this, we'll be reunited someday."

"I'm sure you will." Alear smiled before noticing Veyle's leg looked injured. "But don't forget to take care of yourself. Look- your leg's wounded." He said as he bent down.

"This kind of thing happens all the time." Veyle replied, looking surprised for some reason.

Alear pull out a bandage and then begin to treat Veyle's wound. "It looks pretty deep… There, that ought to hold for a while."

"Here, allow me to heal it." Emma bent down and cast her magic. "Lux solis Sana eam ('Heal her, sunlight')" Emma cast her healing magic and healed Veyle's leg.

"Wow… I never seen magic like that before." Veyle comment

"Nor have I. What was that Emma?" Alear asked

"It's a healing spell from my home. We have different types of healing magic." Emma explained "How do you feel Veyle?"

"I'm all right. Thank you." Veyle smiled. "You're all quite kind to help a complete stranger like me."

"You're not a stranger. You save me and my sister's lives, remember?" Alear smiled "That makes us friends, as far as I'm concerned. And friends help each other."

"Friends…" Veyle closed her eyes, looking sad.

"What's wrong Veyle?" Amia asked.

"Oh, nothing's wrong. I'm just so happy to have someone I can call a friend. It's like a dream. I can't recall the last time I was treated with such kindness."

"I know that feeling well…" Renne close her eyes.

"You do?"

"Yeah. It happened to me a few years ago. Back then… I had thought I was abandoned by my parents… been through… a horrible life. Gone through terrible things… and yet. There were people… who were enemies… became family to me. They show me kindness… the kind of feeling that I… really missed. It took me so long to realized it. But the Kingdom of that silver sister of mine… it was warm… full of smile." Renne open her eyes with a gentle smile.

"Renne…" Veyle paused.

"That really happened to you?" Penny asked in concern.

"Yeah. It's a long story but... I'll tell you soon." Renne smiled before turning to Veyle. "Anyway, you'll be reunited with your siblings if you keep looking. And never give up."

"Yeah. They may be out there somewhere, but we are rooting for you." Florian smiled

"Renne, Florian... Thank you." Veyle smiled

"No need to thank us. We're your friends."

Veyle let out a smile of joy. "I'm so happy to have more friends." Then she blinks. "Oh! I'm sorry. I have to go now. But hope we can see each other another time."

"Are you sure?" Amia asked

"Thank you for the bandage and healing me. Hope to see you all again." Veyle wave goodbye and then she ran off.

"There she goes." Alear said

Emma smiled. "What a strange, yet lovable girl."

"See you around Veyle." Renne smiled.

(BGM ended)


Meanwhile in Brodia Boulder…

"So those monsters are called Corrupted?" Cedric asked as he and Noel ride through Brodia's boulders.

"Yeah. My children gather that intel from Firene castle while it was being invaded by Elusia, the Kingdom of Knowledge. At least now we know what's going on at least." Noel answered. "However, I still need more data about this world regardless. I only know so far are what's going on on the surface, but not in the shadows yet. I had my probes scan any knowledge from all four nations' books. As well as Lythos Castle Library."

"Well at least I know how you managed to get all that info. Still, our world is infested by those undead abominations from this Fell Dragon called Sombron. And that nation Elusia is responsible since it' worship the Fell Dragon. Do you think the Grandmaster and the other Anguises will have a plan to deal with him?"

"It's possible yes. But I believe those "heroes" will deal with him while we just sit back and watch. So let's-" Noel paused when he and Cedric sensed an attack as Noel noticed an arrow coming toward him and he caught it.

The arrow wasn't going to hit him but he was going to catch or deflect it with his sword. Noel and Cedric stop their horses and turn and see three people. One has dark blue hair, wearing red and black armor. His attire look fancy as it was gray with some belt-like attachment. His long boots is lke that of his armor and has a blue cape.

One girl with him has short pink hair with red armor. While the other girl is wearing fancy clothing, like a noble. She has golden hair red eyes. Of course, Noel can't see from that distance.

"My, my. That is quite bold of you, and dangerous. So who are you to launch that arrow at us?" Noel asked.

"I should be asking you that, considering you are crossing our border." The dark blue-haired boy remark. "Identify yourselves. Or I will presume your thieves and this time… I won't miss." He threateningly said, ready his next arrow while the two girl ready to join him.

The pink hair girl brought out her sword, while the blonde girl with her tome, channeling lighting.

"Oh? Are you threatening us?" Cedric asked with a smirk. "I take it your border guards? Don't bolder guards just have a station around here? Or is this how you greet people?"

"Either way, it's rather barbaric. And since you were bold enough to threaten us." Noel dismounted from his horse, wipe his finger and brought out Aetherius. "You need to be punished." He slowly approaches them from a distance.

(Sword Art Online ost - A Sense Situation)

"If you come to threaten me… then you are bandits." The young man said as he shot his arrow ar Noel easily deflected it. "Lapis, Citrinne!"

Lapis ran toward Norl and Citrinne charge lighting magic at Noel. Noel dodge the magic and cross blade with Lapis, but Noel easily defeated her by swift slashes alone as he push Lapis back, then reappear behind her. Phantom slashes appeared, causing Lapis to scream in agony as she fell on the ground.

"Lapis!" The boy yelled as Noel warp in front of Citrinne and punch her in the gut, hard enough to send her flying to the wall and collapse. "Citrinne!"

Noel turn to the archer who yelped. Noel dashes toward the archer, then reappears through him, causing phantom slashes to strike all over him as he screams in agony, and collapses on the ground. Noel kick the archer and steps on his stomach.

"If only you greeted more properly, boy. All of this would be avoided. Now you and your friends will die here." Noel said, darkly and threateningly as his eyes glow blue.

"W-Wait! Please! I'm sorry! Forgive me!" The Archer pleaded.

"Aww, you look cute when you're scared. Try not to pee yourself. So any last words before I kill you and your friends for your insolence?" Noel readied his sword to kill him.

"Wait! I'm the prince of Brodia! I can give you anything you want!"

"What?" Noel raises an eyebrow.

"N-No… Don't…" Noel turn to Ctrinne who is weak to move. "Don't… kill him… he… our second…prince."

"Seriously? You're a prince?" Noel asked. "What's a prince like you doing all the way out here?"

"I-I come out here under Father's orders. To meet the Divine Dragon twins and their group! I'm sorry! That I shot an arrow on you! Brodia has been on high alert! Please forgive me! I'm so so sorry! I know this won't excuse my actions but I beg for your forgiveness!"

Noel withdraws his sword. "Hmm…. you don't appear to be lying. This is quite a surprise. Maybe you can prove to be useful. In that case, I have questions for you. Answer them and I'll forgive your little action there."

"A-Anything! What do you want?"

"Tell me all that you know."


Yunaka, one of my favorite characters in Engage. I have too many favorites.