(Fire Emblem Engage ost - Solm, Queendom of Freedom)

"We're here!" Fogado said as they arrived at the capital and then headed to the palace entrance.

"So this is the capital of Solm? Wow, what a lovely desert city." Emma said.

"Yeah, hard to imagine how much walking we have to get over here. It's already past hours." Celine muttered

"Okay, am I the only one who was surprised about a talking cat?" Pandreo asked

"You'll get used to it." Alfred said.

"All right, we're at the palace entrance. Now all that's left is asking those guards to open the gate." Fogado said.

"Thanks for leading the way Fogado." Amia smiled. "I don't know how we'd have gotten here without you."

"Of course. Just another day in the life of a Sentinel."

"We'll be sure to commend you to the queen. Anyway, now we'd better be on our way..." Alear said as Fogado nodded as he had to the guards. "Fogado, what are you doing?"

"Talking to the guards! What else?" Fogado casually wrap his arms behind his back.

"Does he have the meeting with the Queen as well?" Diamant asked

"Good question. Perhaps he still have some business to report?" Musse said.

"Hey, guys. Have you notice something different about him?" Venti asked.

"What do you mean, Venti?" Céline asked

"Well, for starters, his eyes. They're almost like stars."

"Now that you mention it..." Kurt said.

"Whoa! I didn't know stars can be shape into eyes!" Juna said.

"Hold up. How is that even possible?" Ash asked.

"We can ask about that later, come on, we gotta catch up to Fogado!" Alear stated as they catch up to Fogado.

(BGM ended)

"Heeey! I'm home!" Fogado wave with a smile

"Home?" Vander raise an eyebrow.

"Welcome back, Prince Fogado." The guard bow and smiled

"I'll open the gate." The female guard nodded.

"Yes, let the gate... be open!" Fogado cheered and then the female guard open the gate.

"Umm..." Framme blinked.

"Did that guard say, "prince"? Ivy asked

"She did." Arven said.

"Thanks for waiting, folks." Fogado approached them.

"Fogado, we're a little confused... Are you the prince of Solm?" Amia asked

"Did I not mention that?"

"No, you didn't." Penny answered

"Of course..." Pandreo palmface. "Fogado, you seriously didn't tell them you were also the Prince of Solm?"

"Whoops! My bad! Let me introduce myself properly." Fogado chuckled

(Fire Emblem Engage ost - Desert Rose)

"My name is Fogado, I'm the captain of the Sentinels, and I'm also the Prince of Solm. Welcome to my family's palace."

"Wait... What?!" Penny jawdropped.

"You're a prince!?" Florian exclaimed.

"Yeah, sorry about that. Anyway, come on in! You wanted to meet Mom, right?" Fogado asked

"Yeah but—"

Fogado turn his back and then form his hands to a tube. "Mooom! We got visitors!" Then he took off.

"Okay... am I the only one here who did not see that coming?" Celine asked

"No. You're not alone." Ivy answered.

"W-We been traveling with the Prince of Solm the entire time?" Juna asked

"You gotta be shitting me..." Ash sweatdrop. "How did that guy who's so casual be a prince?"

"Yes. Apologize that Forgado leave that out." Bunet said. "But it is true. Fogado is indeed the prince of Solm."

"A prince personally going on patrols... Not something you see every day." Alfred said.

"How curious. He doesn't appear to be sick, nor shy." Céline replied.

"What made you all think that?" Pandreo asked.

"Well, we visited Solm Palace before and last time we were here, we never once met the Crown Princess nor the prince himself." Diamant answered. "And then Queen personally greeted us herself without any attended."

"Oooh I see what's going on here. You guys are not familiar with how things are in Solm." Pandreo said.

"Indeed. But perhaps we shouldn't keep you waiting. Please, go on ahead." Bunet bow and he and Pandreo take off.

"Well, we shouldn't keep Prince Fogado nor the Queen waiting..." Vander said.

"Yeah. Come on, everyone." Amia agreed and then they take off.

(BGM pauses)


Meanwhile...

(Kingdom Hearts II ost - Villains of all Sorts)

"Hehehe..." Veyle grinned, seeing Emblem Rean as an red emotionless Emblem. "Stolen. Miserable. Torn apart from your friends. How delicious."

"Lady, Veyle." Zephia approached with her hounds.

"Zephia, tell me. What are the Divine Dragon's Forces up to?"

"They passed through the Shadowy Moor. It appears they've arrived in Solm."

"Ah, excellent. They're going to gather more Rings instead of returning to Brodia." Veyle smirked

"Can we go after them, Lady Veyle? I'm itching for a rematch!" Marni requested.

"Patience, Marni. If we wait, we can steal Solm's Rings along with the others."

"Oooh that's smart! Then I'll be a good girl and wait, then."

"You are a treasure, Marni." Veyle comment.

"Isn't she just?" Zephia smiled. "The pride of the Four Hounds."

"Hehe, you two really heap on the priase. That's why I love ya!" Marni cheered

Griss rolled his eyes. "You're such a child. Praise is for chumps. It's much more fun to be punished."

"Worry not, Griss. You will soon have all the agony your heart could want." Veyle smirked

"That's what I like to hear! The perks of the gig right there."

"And you, Mauvier? How would you like to be rewarded?"

"Nothing for me, My lady."

"How cold. You would even say my name." Veyle sighed. "But that's all right. For now we wait, we watch, and then when the time co—" Veyle then felt the heartbeat. "Ngh..."

"Lady Veyle?" Zephia gave a serious look.

"I've been awake for too long." Veyle pull out papers. "Zephia, here are your orders. As always, you're in charge."

"As you wish." Zephia bow.

"By the way. How is Father after... he showed up."

"Right now, he's behaving as usual, my lady. As much as it pains me to see him force to be a servant to that man."

"Indeed. However, I do understand father's... fear. That man who resemble him..." Veyle turn to Emblem Rean. "I can sense a real dangerous power... he does not want to make him his enemy."

"Indeed. I'm not sure who he is but... we need to be careful around him. If he can make our Lord Sombron serve him, then he's much stronger than he realize. But nonetheless, we must obey him just as we did with Lord Sombron. Still, he did grant us some powers at least."

"Yes. Controlling those creatures called Heartless. They'll make an additional boon to us. Now, off you go while I rest."

"At once, My lady." Zephia nodded and they take off.

(BGM ended)


Back in Solm...

(Fire Emblem Engage ost - Solm, Queendom of Freedom)

"Welcome, Divine Ones, royals of the Three Kingdoms and everyone else... Welcome to Solm Palace." Queen Seforia greeted with a smile. "I'm Seforia, the queen of Solm."

"It's an honor to meet you, Queen Seforia." Alear greeted with a bow.

"And you. Really. You and your sister are a treat. And a surprise too! I never expected Forgado to bring the Divine Dragons twins here. Out of everything he's done on his outings, this is the most impressive."

"I was just doing what any prince would do for his queen." Forgado replied.

"That's "Mom" to you, Fogado. Don't forget that I'm your mom. Honestly, trying to act so cool, so detached."

'Huh...' Venti notices the eyes of Queen Seforia. They're the same as Forgado.

"Haha! Come on, mom. I know I'm your son and all, but we should probably focus on our guests here." Forgado smiled as he casually wrapped his arms behind his back.

"Yes, yes I know. Apologize." Queen Seforia sighed. "But honestly, I wasn't expecting to get so many introductions from so many in a single day. First the Divine Ones, then the Firenese, Brodian, and Elusian Royalties along with everyone else in their group. It certainly is quite the guest list! I was so overwhelmed that I almost fell off my throne."

"We have to apologize for the sudden arrival. We're here about a very important matter." Amia said

"Yes, I'm sure you do. About the Fell Dragon... Sombron's return. I had no idea all that was happening. And he created those creatures, hm? That explains why they're so vicious."

"And your palace hasn't been attacked by the Corrupted, the Heartless, or the Elusian forces?" Alear asked

"Oh, it has. We got rid of them." Queen Seforia smirked.

"Come again? You actually managed to repel them all at once?" Vander asked

"I wouldn't say all at once, but yes. We repel them all."

"I'm surprised. But it's very fortunately that no one has breached the palace." Musse said.

"I heard what happened to the other countries who were having a hard time. Especially Lythos Castle. I'm glad Queen Lumera was safe... but to think Elusia would be so bold to attack Lythos Castle. Hyacinth really lost his mind, huh? Well, in any case, let's get down to business. I know what you're going to ask and you two will have the Queendom of Solm support against your war with the Fell Dragon."

"Thank you, Queen Seforia." Amia smiled. "On that note, we also have a request. The Ring of the Radiant Hero and the Ring of the Steel Maiden which was entrusted to Solm... May we take it?"

"Of course. I'll get it right away." Seforia nodded as she was going to head off until she stopped.

(BGM ended)

"Wait, hold on a moment..."

(Blazblue ost - Comedy)

"Fogado, where did I put the rings again? I haven't seen those rings in awhile."

"I have no idea. Maybe you must have placed it in the doodad drawer?" Fogado shrugged.

"Hm. Please, wait here a moment, everyone." Queen Seforia said and then took off.

Everyone sweatdrop.

"So... is anyone gonna comment on that?" Arven asked.

"Plenty." Arval sighed. "Please tell me they actually didn't place it where people go and grabbed their cups."

"I thought the Emblem Rings would be in some vault or something." Shez shrugged.

"They were supposed to be. But to think the Strongest Emblem Ring and the other would be..." Diamant palm face. "I have no words..."

"Hmm..." Renne hummed.

"What's up, Renne?" Florian asked

"Well, I just noticed how different the royalty family of Solm are, compared to our royalties here in Elyos."

"Oh yeah, what do you mean?" Florian asked as Queen Seforia came back.

"Oh I just remembered. Forgado, you had the Ring of the Steel Maiden." Queen Seforia said

"What?" Kurt blinked.

"I did?" Forgado rub his chin and then he checks his pockets and then pull out a silver ring with a white stone. "Oh hey! I do!"

"Seriously?! You have the ring the entire time?!" Ash yelled.

"Haha! Sorry, sorry! My bad. I'm so busy as captain of the Sentiels that I completely forgot. Anyway, you got one of the rings but not sure about the other one."

"About that. I also remember that Timerra took the Ring of the Radiant Hero." Queen Seforia said

"Who's Timerra?" Altina asked

"She's my sister. Also, the crown princess." Fogado answered.

"She's got to inherit my crown... and like Fogado, she's always out doing who knows what." Queen Seforia sighed but smiled in the end. "But to be fair, I was just like her when I was young. So I have no idea where she is since she hasn't been seen in days."

"Knowing her, she's probably on a camping trip. Oh, that sounds great right now." Fogado chuckled.

"So it's true. The crown princess and prince aren't around much." Alfred mused

"And she doesn't know when they'll be back." Diamant agreed

"Yep. So you can probably take back being suspicious of us." Forgado said with a sly smirk

Alfred sweatdrop. "Ah... you... heard that."

"Our deepest apologizes, we didn't mean to offend." Diamant bow in apology.

"That's all right. I don't blame you if you do." Queen Seforia said.

"I guess we'll have to look for Princess Timerra then." Venti shrugged. "But where can she be I wonder?"

"I think she was heading to the southern dessert... in which case, she'd set up camp in the oasis."

"All right, then. We'll head there." Amia said. "But first. May I have the ring?"

"Yep. Here you go." Fogado nodded and hand Amia the Ring of the Steel Maiden.

(BGM ended)

"Thank you." Amia take the ring and then begin. "Open our Hearts, Emblem of the Saint!"

(Trails to Azure ost - Unfathomable Force (Orginal+ Evolution)) (Start to 2:22 and end at 2:39)

A surge of silver energy burst out of the ring and Anrianrhod emerged. She approached with a calm then powerful presence. She glanced and then she raised her hand and summoned a mighty lance and took her stance that matched her portrait of Trails of Cold Steel III.

(BGM ended)

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

"I am Emblem Arianrhod. I am steel who cuts through all. I have sense Sombron's resurrection. And you summon me means you require my strength." Emblem Arianrhod said

"Well, would you look at that." Forgado jawdropped.

"A legendary Emblem. Who would have guessed that I see it now." Queen Seforia said in surprise.

"Whoa... you can really feel how strong she is by looking at her." Alfred said.

"Yes. I can see why she's the strongest out of all the Emblem Rings." Diamant agreed.

"Indeed." Ivy agreed.

"She's... incredible..." Alcryst said.

"So... it really is you, Lianne." Aether said with sad and happy look as Emblem Arianrhod turn to him.

"Lianne?" Alear asked

"Aether?" Emblem Airanrhod look surprised. "It's you..."

"And me, Paimon!" Paimon waved.

"And the rest of you... to think you would be here in this world..."

"This world?" Fogado asked. "Wait, your name was Lianne? I thought your name was Arianrhod."

"Lianne is the name of my old life... and to my closest friends." Emblem Arianrhod asked. "But we can speak of it for another time. You seek to gather the other Emblems, correct?"

"That's right. We should go visit Princess Timerra now." Alear said

"Oh, here's a fun idea? Why don't I go with you? A trip to the oasis is just what I need!" Seforia clapped her hands with a smile "I'll go get my things."

"Actually, Mom, how about you stay put?" Fogado suggested, looking nervous.

"Aww, can't I also get some fun around here?" Seforia pouted. "Oh fine. You kids go on without me. If you find Timerra, do summon the other Emblem, will you. I'd love to meet him. Be careful. It looks like it's going to get dark soon."

"Wow. Time is moving fast, isn't it?" Juna asked.

"Yep. Anyway, come on, everyone— I'll lead the way!" Forgado said as everyone nodded.

(BGM ended)


Meanwhile back in Zemuria...

(Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes ost - On Thin Ice)

"Are you serious right now?" Sara asked in surprise as she's on a video call with Peach.

"That's right. Sombron was going to attack our world if Palutena, Bayonetta, Pit, Rachel and Valkenhayn hadn't interfered." Peach nodded.

"Oh for Aidios sake... I know finding the portals is our top priority right now but to think the mastermind of them all was here. I guess that meant he was resurrected, didn't he?"

"Yes. By his cohorts that appear with him."

"Damn. Not good then. I better give Toval and the others a lookout. I'm sure you already your guards on the lookout, huh?"

"Yep. Eugeo is looking his best to find them as well. I hope we can close those portals before anyone gets hurt. Or worst, kill because of the Corrupted."

"Yeah. The sooner we rid of the problem, the better. Who would have guess the info we learn from Rean's kids would tell paint Sombron and even worse picture? Having your kids die by those things... how vile..."

"Yeah. They may be Sombron's children but..." Peach sadden.

"Well, we'll still be on the lookout regardless. I'll let you know if we find anything."

"Okay, good luck, Sara." Peach nodded and hang up. She sighed. "One thing after the other, huh..."


Meanwhile in Palutena's Temple...

"Palutena." Sothis teleported and descended from above.

"Oh! I wasn't expecting to see you Sothis. What's the sudden appearance?" Palutena asked

"I sense a dark presence that appeared in the world but it suddenly vanished before I can take a look. I heard that you and a few took care of it. Mind telling me what was that about?"

"I'm afraid it's bad news. Do you know the name Sombron?"

"Not that I heard of. Why?"

"Well, he's a Fell Dragon from the world of Elyos."

"What? A Fell Dragon?!" Sothis grumbled. "Are you kidding? First Grima and now him? Oh what are the odds." She rolled her eyes sarcastically. "Isn't Elyos that world that appeared in Smash Bros Castle."

"Yes. He was going to attack, but we've driven him off. The more news I heard about Sombron, the more I really don't want to see him." Palutena muttered as she fold her arms, looking annoyed

"Why? What did this Fell Dragon do?"

(BGM ended)

"He killed his own children."

A glass broke.

A Cenurtion sweatdrop, looking at the broken glass. "Uh... ops..."

"He. Did. What." Sothis gave a scary look.


Back in Elyos...

"Woohoo!" A girl clapping her hands. "This meat is going to hit the spot!" she got up and raised her hands with two women who are also camping. "I hope you're hungry for fun, 'cause that's what on the menu first!"

(Fire Emblem Engage ost - The Free Princess)

Then she clears her throat. "Ahem... And now, an executive performs by me, Timerra! I'll be performing my favorite song with my backup singers, Merrin and Panette!"

"Ready!" Merrin tap her chest

"As am I!" Panette nodded

"Hope you remember the words!" Timerra smiled excitedly. "And a one, and a two..."

"Meat! Meat! Meaty meat meeat..." The three girls began singing

"What's have we here?" Then two twin-like Warrior bandits approached them, causing them to turn. "A bunch of pretty birds, squeaking away in the night."

"Who are you two?" Timerra asked

(BGM ended)

"Oh for, are you stupid or something? What do you think we are? We're bandits. Bandits!"

"And what do Bandits do? Take stuff! Like your fancy ring there. Give it!"

Timerra tilt her head until palm fist. "Oooh."

The purple-wearing armor palm face. "That's it? Ooooh?! Okay, you know what? Forget it!"

(Fire Emblem Engage ost - Crisis)

"That's right! So hand over that ring! Cause if ya don't, then we'll throw these monsters—big fans of ours, to you!" He snapped his finger and then a Corrupted Warrior approached.

"Rrrgh..."

"...!" Timerra glared as she gasped.

"So, we asked nicely, but you had to make us mad. Now we'll do this our way!"

(BGM ended)

"Your way, huh?" A voice asked as suddenly, the Corrupted were strike down with one blow.

"RAAAAAUGH!" The Corrupted shrieks as they turn to Miasma.

"Huh!? The blue wearing bandit turn his head and see Noel standing in front of him. "Who are you!?"

"If you two were able to control these abdominations of Corpses, that means you're in league with that abomination and his little band. So, you will die here." Noel smirked, readied his sword.

"Oh yeah, kid?" The purple-wearing bandit got out his axe. "Then get ready to die brat!"

Both bandits charge at Noel, only for him to reappear behind them

SLICE

Only for them their heads to be cut off.

"Whoa!" Timerra jumped as Noel swirl his Blue Aetherius and swing it.

"Detestable Bandits. Always looting from the weak and defenseless. I truly lothe bandits." Then he made his sword disappear.

(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Lyrical Amber)

"Are you girls all right?"

"Yeah! Thanks for the help there. 'Course we were gonna take care of them ourselves but we thank you for saving us and the entire village from being raided." Timerra smiled.

"I've never seen such swiftness before. It's almost like you can transcend the limits of humanity." Merrin said.

"Indeed. It was quite a surprise. But then again, those who wield the sword are often known for be swift in hand." Pannette replied. "Who do we owe the pleasure of our savior?"

"I'm just a wandering swordsman. Still, I'm glad to see this village is safe from those bandits. Of course, I also heard some... disturbances." Noel scratching his cheek. "But... well... never mind."

"Well as a big thank you, why do you say join us in our camp! I'm roasting some delicious meat!" Timerra offered

"I appreciate the offer, but I'm afraid I must decline. There is somewhere I have to be. But I wish for you all on a safe good night." Noel smiled.

"Aww, that's a shame. Oh well. In that case, I wish you luck on your journey Mr. Mysterious Swordsman."

"Noel. I already routed those things and the other bandits. Shall we head out now?" Cedric's voice called in the distance.

"Coming!" Noel responded. "I have to go. Good night ladies." Noel then winked at them and then took off, climbed his horse along with Cedric, and then took off.

"What a mysterious gentleman. So his name is Noel, huh?" Timerra mused. "Anyway, now that's settled. Time to resume!"


The heroes' side...

"What was that just now?" Paimon covering her ear. "It sounded like something screeching in my ears!"

"Like a Banshee?" Aether asked

"A-A Banshee?" Ivy shivered.

"Haha! That's Timerra." Fogado laughed.

"That was your sister?!" Ash asked in disbelief.

"Yep. Not to worry Folks, People don't call her and her merry band the Racket of Solm for nothing." Fogado chuckled but then look serious. "But it's rather odd that they suddenly stop singing. I hope it isn't an attack..."

"We should head over there and make sure she's safe." Kurt said as they nodded and made their way to the village.

"Meat. Meat, meat meat, meeeeeat!" Timerra, Merrin and Panette resuming their singing.

"Oh. Guess nothing to worried about." Fogado smiled

"Your sister needs singing lessons." Altina bluntly said

"Hahaha! You're rather blunt, aren't you? Anyway." Fogado wave his arm. "Timerra!"

"Huh?" Timerra stop her singing and see Fogado and the others. "Oh Fogado!"

"So, you're Princess Timmera. Nice to meet you." Alear greeted.

"Wait, wait, wait, let me guess. You're the Divine Dragon Twins. Alear and Amia right? And the ones with you are your friends, yeah?"

"That's right. I see we don't need to introduce ourselves then." Amia said

"Well Fogado wouldn't come here unless he'd found you guys first. I'm sure you wanted this ring, yeah?" Timerra pull out the Ring of the Radiant Hero.

"That's right. We already got the Ring of the Steel Maiden from Fogado." Alear said

"I thought as much. In that case, do your thing. I always wanted to meet the person who lives in there."

"All right." Alear take the ring.

"Great! And a one, and a two..." Timerra chanted happily

(BGM ended)

Alear hold the ring and close his eyes. "Fight on, Emblem of Radiants."

(Fire Emblem Engage ost - Fight on, Emblem of Radiants)

A surge of power appeared and Ike emerged from it. He grip his hands and then he pull out his personal sword and take his stand.

(BGM ended)

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

"Dang, those arms. You're ready to fight." Timerra giggled.

"You should have seen the Steel Maiden. Not only she's a beauty but also one steel-armored lady. Literally." Fogado chuckled.

"I'm Ike. Make sure you use me wisely." Emblem Ike said.

"All right, now that we have Emblem Ike with us, we can now talk about how exactly you know about us." Renne fold her arms. "Or perhaps I should say you already knew about us from the very start. When Fogado arrive, it wasn't a mere coincidence, wasn't it? Let alone you ask for the Dragon Twins to awaken Emblem Ike."

"Hehe. You really are one of the sharps one." Timerra giggled.

"Wait... you knew about us from the very start?" Juna asked.

"You know... I thought something was off at first." Florian rub his chin.

"Yeah, I've noticed that too. It's like they were already aware and decided to play alone being ignorant." Penny agreed.

"So it's true? You guys knew who we were from the very start?" Amia asked

"Yep. That's right. As Renne notice, our chance meeting in Tullah Desert... wasn't totally by choice. It was intentional." Fogado said.

"So that means were you planning on deceiving us from the start?" Alear gave a serious look.

Fogado shook his head. "The opposite, actually. I had to make sure that you weren't deceiving us. When the Fell Dragon returned, we had to take steps to protect our country."

"I'll lay it out for you. The palace has scouts all over Elyos—keeping an eye on the three kingdoms. When Elusia brought back the Fell Dragon, we learned about it early on." Timerra explain

"So you have your own Intelligence Division." Altina mused. "That would make sense, yes and it would be a smart move. And it shouldn't come as a surprise either. Then that also means that you are also aware we're from another world."

"Yeah. And we're also aware about the portals that lead to your world. The Mushroom Kingdom, right?"

"Technically it's Zemuria but the Mushroom Kingdom is part of the world." Venti said.

"Right. So anyway, we couldn't beat the Emblem Rings—and we couldn't use them without you two or Queen Lumera's help. We intentionally plan on meeting Queen Lumera, but the Corrupted started appearing, so we had to quickly lay out a plan."

"And what is that plan?" Musse asked.

"For starters, Mom would stay in the palace. She'd work with the royal guards to keep out intruders. And we'd send out our militia, the Sentinels, to bolster soldiers' efforts against the Corrupted and the Heartless." Timerra answered.

"As captain, my job was to watch out for the Corrupted and Heartless near the Elusian border. If someone claimed to be the Divine Dragon Twins, I'd size them up and bring them to the palace."

"So that's why you hid your identity as the Prince of Solm." Kurt mused.

"I was in the Sentinels too. And I wandered the country, keeping our ring safe." Timerra continued.

"Do you remember when Mom left to return the ring to the Palace? She didn't actually went to get the ring. She went to make sure that you two are the real deal instead of those Hounds. If not, then she wouldn't reveal I also have the Emblem Ring." Fogado said

"I see. That is a well-form plan." Vander mused.

"But if you guys are having trouble here in Solm, wouldn't it make sense if you requested help from another country?" Alfred asked.

"No. Because then we'd have to help them... Your country's battle. And we can't afford that. We're stretched thin fighting our own. That's how Solm does it. You scratch your own back, we'l scratch ours, thank you very much." Timerra answered

"I guess that make sense."

"I'm sorry we misled you. But we did it to protect the queendom."

"We don't mean to criticize your country's way of doing things. We're just surprised, that's all." Amia smiled

"But that doesn't stop there, doesn't it?" Ash asked

"You're right. It doesn't. Here's the most important part of the plan, though. As Fogado pointed out earlier, if you two did turn out to be the Divine Dragon Twins, we'd give you the Ring of the Radiant Hero and the Ring of the Steel Maiden. And then tell you where to find our other Emblem Ring." Timerra smiled

"Solm also has a third ring?" Amia asked

"Yep. The Ring of the Cruz of Fate. It's in the—"

(BGM ended)

Then heard wolf hooves as they turn and see a Solmic Soldier approaching and then dismounted.

"Your Highness! A message from Solm Palace!"

"Huh? What is it?" Timerra asked

"Hortensia, princess of Elusia, has breached the palace."

"The brat?" Ash asked "How did that little twerp manage to get into the palace?"

"That "brat" happens to be my little sister." Ivy glared. "But your right. What is she up to now..."

"Come on, let's hurry to Solm palace!" Nemona stated as everyone nodded and climb up their mounts and take off.


An hour later...

(Fire Emblem Engage ost - Standoff)

"Hah! We made it!" Musse said as everyone arrived at the throne room where Hortensia was holding Queen Seforia hostage with her magic.

"Finally! Took you long enough." Hortensia fold her arms.

"What do you think you're doing?" Juna asked.

"What does it look like I'm doing? None of you better come any closer or else."

"Oh else what?" Ash fold his arm. "Threaten to take the Queen's life?"

"Exactly right." Hortensia reveal the stolen Emblem Ring in her finger. "With this Emblem Ring with me, I can easily kill her with just a snap of a finger."

"Let my mother go. Now." Timerra demanded.

"Don't make me use my Pokemon to force you to stand down, Hortensia." Renne threaten.

"Ha! Your threats won't scare me. And don't even think about using those creatures with you either. Otherwise, one wrong move... guess what happens next."

"Sorry, everyone. I didn't realize she was still on Elusia's side." Queen Seforia muttered

"I don't sense any soldiers within the palace. How did you manage to infiltrate the palace?" Kazuha asked

"Oh, it was easy-peasy. All I did was told the guards that I got separated from Ivy and they left me in." Hortensia smirked. "Now you two choices here. Hand over the rings or I kill the queen."

"Hortensia, don't do this." Ivy pleaded.

Hortensia gasped. "Ivy! So it's true... you really are alive... I'm so glad that you are alive... But... why are you with them?" Hortensia lower her head. "Ever since Father sacrificed himself, Elusia has been working in concert with Lord Sombron. But you? You abandoned us—abandon me—and took side with the enemy..." Hortensia step her feet. "How could you Ivy?! How could you turn traitor on us?!"

"Hortensia I have not betrayed anyone. Please, hear me out."

"I don't wanna hear another word out of your dirty, double-crossing mouth! Just give me the rings."

(BGM ended)

"No, Hortensia. Never." Alear answered with a serious look.

(Fire Emblem Engage ost - Dark Gray Feelings)

"What?" Hortensia glared. "Did you not hear what I just said?"

"We did. but we're not going to give you the rings. Whether you ask us or not." Amia answered "We'd be throwing everything away Queen Seforia, Timerra, Fogado, and the people of Solm have done."

"That's why we're not going to give you the rings, nor kill Queen Seforia." Alear said, causing Hortensia an irritated look on her face.

"I agree with the Divine Dragon. Those rings are staying with us. If we let the Fell Dragon have them, my country and my people are doomed. So threaten us all you want. Take my whole family hostage, if it makes you happy. But I stand for Solm, and I always will."

"There she is." Queen Seforia smiled with pride. "The future queen of Solm. And her ally, the Divine Dragon."

"Yeah. And she got me too." Fogado agreed. "I will always be there to support my sister. Support my family. As my sister said. Threaten us all you want. We won't budge."

"And we'll stand with them." Nemona agreed.

"GRRUGH! What is wrong with every last one of you!?" Hortensia scratch her hair recklessly. "Have every one of you gone deaf? Gone insane!? This is the Queen of Solm I'm talking about! This is their mother! You're supposed to be scared!" Then her voice shakened. "You're suppose to cry!" Her tears begin to came out. "Cowser and beg for her life! Give me what I want! No, what I need. I need the rings. It's the only way to bring Father back."

"Hortensia... He's gone." Ivy close her eyes. "The Fell Dragon murdered him. You watch it happen. There's no way we can bring him back, even with the rings."

"You don't know that! I have to try! I have to save Father and Elusia! Everything's all wrong now. I just want to put it back how it was before!"

"So that's her reason..." Mona muttered.

"Hortensia... I know how you feel..." Ivy place her hand over her chest.

"No!" Hortensia shook her head. "Stop trying to get into my head! If you don't I do it! I'll kill her!"

"I don't think you can." Juna said. "Not if you know the pain of losing a parent."

"Tell me something Princess Hortensia. If you do kill the queen. Will you bear the responsibility? Of killing the mother of Solm's Princess and Princess who love their Mother... just as you love your Father?" Altina asked. "Will you live with that for the rest of your life?"

"I... I..." Hortensia shivered as she lowered her head.

"Well?" Queen Seferia glace at Hortensia. "What are you waiting for? This is what you wanted right? If so, then get on with it."

"I... I... Ah..." Hortensia fell to her knees and covered her eyes. "Whaaaaaaa hahahaaaaa! Aaaaaahhhaaaaa!"

"Poor kid." Shez sighed.

"She needs her big sister now." Arval turn to Ivy who nodded with a warm smile.

Ivy then approached Hortensia, knee down and hug Hortensia. "It's all right Hortensia. You have no idea how worried I was about you."

"Ivy..." Hortensia sobbed and then hug back, releasing the magic from Queen Seforia.

(BGM ended)

"I'm afraid I have to cut the reunion short." A voice said, causing everyone to have an ! over their heads as Zephia appeared, causing them to turn their head and Ivy and Hortensia let go of their hug.

(Fire Emblem Engage ost - The Fell Dragon's Hounds)

"You!" Céline glared

"Oh god damn it. What the hell are you doing here you bitch?" Ash glared

"I'm honestly really getting tired of hearing you mouth run, boy." Zephia glared. "But nonetheless. What a pleasure to meet you too. I must thank you for helping us gathering much of the rings. Until the Princess's—rather formal princess's thievery came to light."

"So you claim Princess Ivy turn traitor to Elusia?" Kurt glared. "If anything, that's hogwash."

"Yeah! You hounds and Sombron have no right to make Elusia as your base and home!" Juna declared.

"Not to mention we're not happy that you tried to invade our homeworld too. Showing yourself will just make shoving an arrow to your chest the sweeter." Venti added with a glared

"Oh so you found that out did you? Consider that as payback for interfering with our affair. Of course, if it hasn't been for those characters. The one called Rachel Alucard, her servant, the wretched Goddess of Light Palutena. Her servant boy and this Umbra Witch Bayonetta... we would have succeeded."

"And we heard that you got your asses kcik. Including Sombron. Shows that Sombron mess with the wrong people." Shez glared.

"And it won't be along until Sombron is slain too. This time, it will be permanent." Arval agreed.

"Oh such more bold declaration." Zephia close her eyes before grinned. "But enough about that. More importantly..." She turn to Hortensia. "Princess Hortensia. Taking a ring without permission? Sneaking off to a place like this? Tch, tch, tch. Naughty Naughty. Lord Sombron and Lady Veyle's orders were clear—to wait, to watch. Oh, your retainers, by the way? They tried to stop us. They failed."

"Where are they?" Hortensia glared. "What did you do to Goldmary and Rosado?"

"You'll have to see for yourself. Now, we hadn't planned on making a move this early. But since we're here, it would be a shame to return home without a few souvenirs."

"Yeah, keep talking. The only thing you'll get is your ass kick and without souvenirs so Sombron will be so disappointed in his little puppies." Florian said.

"Nice." Renne chuckled and high five him.

"Oh, how could I also forget the boy who send his mischievous green cat." Zelpha gave an intimidating look. "You and that cat cause me one massive headache. Especually for stealing the Emblem Ring from me that was entrusted by Lady Veyle. Perhaps it's a good thing that I get to see you. That way, we will thin out your ranks in more ways then one. Right, Marni? Mauvier?" She asked as Marni and Mauvier appeared from behind.

"Oh great. More of the Hounds..." Penny grumbled.

"I did not expect it would be so easy to enter the impregnable Solm Palace." Mauvier said.

"Zephia, what do we do with the queen?" Marni asked. "Kill her? She's not much use anymore."

"No. Lord Sombron will want to savor every last drop of sovereign blood." Zephia answered

"Ah! Haha, I gotcha!"

Renne got out her scythe and stood in front of Queen Seforia along with Forgado and Timerra. "You better stay away from her, not unless you want me to got off your head from your body."

"Ha! You think you can take me on?" Marni brought out her shield and axe. "Come and try it!"

"Princess Timerra, Prince Fogado, take Queen Seforia and get out of here. There might be Elusian Soldiers or Corrupted somewhere in the palace now. So be careful."

"Right." Timerra nodded. "Come on, mom."

"Right." Seforia nodded.

"Don't think I'll let you get away." Zephia snapped her fingers and then Multiple Heartless appeared

"Heartless?!" Alear exclaimed as everyone draw out their weapons. "So they brought Heartless to?!"

"The Heartless are no different than the Corrupted. But thanks to... a certain someone. We can control them with ease. You won't escape that easily."

"Nngh!"

(BGM ended)

"But as for you, Princess Hortensia." Zephia turn to her. "What a good girl you are, coming here to get more rings for Lord Sombron. Now that the Three of us are here, why don't we help finish what you started. We can kill them all and head back home to Elusia. What do you say?"

(Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess ost - Light and Darkness)

"But... But I..." Hortensia clenched her teeth.

"Come, dear. Take command. Just think. If we take their rings we'll be so close to have all 20." Zephia said as magic swirl in her hand.

Hortensia felt her heartbeat. "Nngh..." Her eyes turn dull. "So close... Just... a few more rings..."

"What do you think you're doing?!" Celine hissed.

"With... all the ring... Father will..."

"That's right." Zephai dark grinned. "King Hyacinth will be resurrected. We'll make everything just as it was before."

"Just..." Hortensia's body begin to shaken. "As it was... before." She then fell to her knees. Then came back up, turn to the group, but this time with red eyes. "Yes. Your right. I will kill them all. I will take the rings. It's the only way to save Father."

"What did you do to her?!" Emma glared.

"Hortensia snap out of it, please! Hortensia!" Ivy pleaded.

"Unfortunately, she can't hear you. So enjoy killing one another, won't you?" Zephia dark chuckled.

"You twisted bitch!" Shez glared and took his stand.

"That's it!" Florian got out his knives and Pokeball. "Let take this bitch down!"

"Right!" Everyone agreed and got out their weapons.

"Oh, so sorry. But you all have playdates with the Heartless." Zephia dark grin as she snapped her finger and then Five Dustfliers appeared from behind. "Get rid of them." She command as the Dustfliers gathering fire within their mouths and then fired meteorites.

"Look out!" Diammant yelled as everyone split up.

"Wah!" Florian roll to the floor, dropping Meowscarada's Pokeball by accident. "Ah!" He quickly got on his feet until Zephia channel dark magic and then fired at him. "AAAAAUGH!" He screamed as dark magic swirls around him and then Zephia kick him, rolling on the floor. "Nngh... Nnnnnugh!"

"Oh I have waited for this moment." Zephia pick up Meowscarada's Pokeball and then encase it with dark magic. "I wonder how it will look to have your cherished pocket monster as a slave for Lord Sombron."

"Y-You... bitch!" Floring glared, struggling to get up until Zephia cast another spell to torment him strongly. "Aaaaugh!"

"Florian!" Renne, Penny, Nemona, and Arven yelled as they tried to get in the way but Marni and Mauvier stopped them with one Dustflier.

"Damn it! Get out of our way!" Arven yelled.

"And you know what the best part for my little revenge for you? Not just your creatures serving Lord Sombron, but for me to turn you into a newt, right for stepping. And you will die with a single step." Zephia dark grinned as she fired a beam of dark magic.

"AAAAUGH!" Florian yelled as his body's glowing.

"Let's see how well you are as a Newt!" She said, enlarging the beam as Florian's body begin to change.

"FLORIAN!" Renne, Penny, Nemona, and Arven, and everyone else except Marni and Mauvier who feel sorry for him as they watched in horror as his Pokeballs and Rotom ARCUS Alpha dropped.

(BGM ended)

Florian shrink down and then his body changes.

"Sal?" Florian look at himself and see its foot all black, then he touches his chest to his head and then his waist. "Salan?"

Zephia blinked. "What kind of newt are you supposed to be?"

Florian crawl toward the pond in the throne room and he see a reflection of Salandit.

(Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth ost - Dangerous Pair)

"SAAAAAAALANIIIT!" Florian clapped his face as he looked in shock.

"Oh." Penny jawdropped.

"My." Nemona jawdropped too.

"Arceus." Arven finished with a jaw dropped.

"He turn himself into a Salandit?" Renne jawdropped.

"A what?" Alear asked.

"Oh!" Florian's Rotom ARCUS Alpha flaoted up.

"That thing's alive?!" Zephia exclaimed

"Bzzt! Of course, I am! I am a Pokemon too, you know! Anyway!" Rotom show the picture of Salandit. "Salandit, the Toxic Lizard Pokémon. A Poison and Fire type. It taunts its prey and lures them into narrow, rocky areas where it then sprays them with toxic gas to make them dizzy and take them down."

"Don't tell her that!" Penny yelled.

"Its moves are Venoshock, Flamethrower, Sweet Scent and Poison Fang."

"Sal..." Florian blinked at himself and then he got a grin.

(BGM ended)

"Well, not exactly a newt I envision. But—" Zephia raised her leg. "A newt is still a newt." Then she stomped her feet.

Except that Florian jump out of the way and then hop to Zelphia's leg.

"Wha—Hey get off of me!" Zephia shook her leg but Florian crawl onto Zephia's leg. "Where do you think you're going?!" She slapped her leg but Florian then slithers all the way to her slights. "Aaaugh! Get off! Hey!" Zephia's blushed red but was extremely pissed.

"Zephia! Let me help!" Marni said

"No, stay there and keep them occupied!"

"Everyone, we need to help Hortensia!" Ivy stated as Hortensia summoned Emblem Levi to her side. "Ah!"

"It's Levi!" Musse yelled

"He's one of the strongest Emblem, we got to be careful!" Vander stated as Hortensia fired magic at them and then each dodge and then Mauvier, Marni and the Heartless charge at them for battle.

Zephia reached her hand to her thighs but Florian crawled onto her breasts and popped out of it.

"Saal~" Florian made a grin.

(Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes ost - Song of the Buffoon)

"GET OUT OF THERE!" Zephia yelled out of rage and stuck her hand onto her chest but Florian dived back in and then slithered to the thighs. "Aaah! Where do you think your doing?! Augh! Stop it! Get the hell off of me you little shit!" Zephia kept touching her body as Florian reappeared to her chest and then Florian use Venoshock on her face. "AAAAAAUGH!" She screamed in agony with the poisonous liquid on her face as Florian jumped off and then crawled toward his Pokeballs while Zephia covered her face, removing the toxic.

Florian tapped one of his Pokeballs and then came out Gallade.

"Gallade!" Gallade took his stand. "Gall?" He look down and sees Florian.

"Salan." Florian waved at him.

"Gallade?!" Gallade jawdropped.

"You WRETCHED BOY!" Zephia roared as she was surrounded by a dark aura she removed the poisonous liquid off her face. "How DARE you violate me!"

"Salaaa saaaaal." Florian laughed at her.

"Mock me will you?" Zephia's hand swirl with her magic and pulls the Pokeball. "Then let's see how you like it when I use your cherished creatures against you!" She toss the Pokeball and Came out Meowscarada.

(BGM ended)

Except that Meowscarada's eyes were red, causing Florian to look shocked then look really pissed

"SALAAAAAA!" Florian's body glow and then it changes into a Gallade. "Gall?"

"Gallade?!" Florian's Gallade jaw dropped

(Mortal Kombat 1 ost - The Great Hall) (Start to 0:00 to 0:10)

"What? How did you manage to change your form?" Zephia glared as Florian and Gallade took their stand. "No matter. I will kill you out of everyone here!" Zephia channeled her magic as Meowscarada took his stand.

(BGM ended)

The Bitch and mind control first companions - Zephia and Meowscarada.

(Mortal Kombat 1 ost - The Great Hall (Round 1))

Zephia thrown Thoron at Florian and Gallade but both split up and then Florian lung toward Zephia but Meowscarada throw Energy Ball toward him. Florian jump overhead as Zephia fired dark magic to push Florian back. Florian use his arms as shield and bounce off, landed on his feet as Zephia lung toward with a Levin Sword while Gallade and Meowscarada throw fists and kicks at each other. Meowscarada flipkick Gallade and then use Night Slash to push Gallade. Gallade recovered and then go for Sacred Blade but Meowscarada use Agility to avoid and counter by punching Gallade.

Florian block Zephia's swing and then they both swing at each other until Zephia spin and throw dark magic at Florian, but he teleported from behind and kick Zephia in the air.

"Augh!" She winched as Florian grabbed her and then toss her to the floor and then stomp on her guts. "Oough!"

Zephia then fired dark magic, knocking Florian off of her as she got back on her feet. Zephia swing dark blades at Florian who deflected each one and they both lung at each other. Both swing at each other until Florian flipkick Zephia but she dodge and then fired magic, knocking Florian away. Florian recovered and use Psycho Blades at Zephia who form a barrier. Florian then teleported behind her, but Zephia sensed and then formed a barrier on her back, and said barrier fired a beam to knock him back. Florian recovered and then he used Sacred Blade and lung toward Zephia who block with her Levin sword and they both swung at each other until Florian strike Zephia's guts, slash her with Sacred Sword and then punch her away.

Meowscarada and Gallade swing at each other.

"Gall! Gallade, Gallade Gallade!" Gallade trying to talk some sense into Meowscarada but Meowscarada grabbed Gallade's arm and then toss him over him.

"Meow, meow." Meowscarada responds dazedly as he is going to use the Energy Ball but Gallade uses his strength to pull and throw Meowscarada away.

Gallade got back on his feet as Meowscarada landed on his feet, then throw Energy Ball. Gallade swing his arm to deflect it and then lung toward Meowscarada, using Close Combat as Meowscadada dodge swiftly until Gallade uppercut, knocking Meowscarada into the air. Gallade then use Close Combat again and knock Meowscarada to the wall. Meowscarada fell to his knee and then change his attention to Florian and aid him.

Florian backflip and use Psycho Cut but Zephia deflects them with her Levin sword and then lung toward Florian who took his stand until Gallade kick her in the Rib.

"Augh!" She winched, rolling and then Florian lung toward as she got up, only then get punch in the face to left, right, head-butted and then uppercut. "Auuugh!" She coughs off blood and then Florian jumps, grabs, and then slams her to the ground. "Auuugh!"

(BGM ended)

Florian landed on his feet as Zephia got up. '

(Mortal Kombat 1 ost - The Great Hall (Round 2))

"Why you wretched—" Zephia glared and got back on her feet. "I'll kill you where you stand!" She then channels dark orbs and fire them at Florian and Gallade.

Both of them used Sacred Blade to cut them as they exploded from behind. Florian lung toward Zephia and they begin to swing at each other until Gallade send Psycho Blades and knock Zephia away, sliding. Meowscarada recovered as Florian lung toward Zephia, slashing her. Meowscarada lung and then kick Florian's face, knocking him away and allowing Zephia to recover her ground. Zephia channel magic in her hands and then called out multiple portals and then each fire beams toward Florian and Gallade. Both teleported between Zephia and Meowscarada and throw their kicks at them. Meowscarada throw Energy Ball from both Hands and knock both away as the magic beam struck them.

Meowscarada lung toward Florian and using Night Slash him.

"Gall!" Florian winched as Meowscarada combo attack him and then Zephia lung and then fired a blast of dark magic on him.

Florian recovered as he punch the ground to send a shockwave as both Zephia and Meowscarada jump in the air to dodge it. Then Gallade send out Psycho Cut but Meowscarada bounces the attack off since Dark Types are immune to Psychic Types. Zephia channeled magic and then form a dome around Florian and exploded on him with a great pillar of powerful magic. Florian teleported from above and kick Zephia down to the ground and then used Sacred Blade on Meowscarada.

"Meow!" Meowscarada winched and slam to the ground.

"Gall..." Florian clench his teeth, sounding heartbroken and then glare back at Zephia who got back on her feet.

Zephia swing her arm up and pillars of energy rises toward Florian and Gallade. Both of them split up to avoid it as Meowscarada got back on his feet. Florian lung toward Zephia and then slash her with Sacred Blade and dealing with a critical hit.

"Nnnugh!" She winched and then Florian use Close Combat as he pummel Zephia with punches and slashes until Meowscarada use Agility and then kick Florian away.

Florian recovered and Meowscarada lung and then combo claw him, grabbed and toss him to Zephia where fold her arms into circle, channeling electricity and fire at Florian.

"Gaaall!" Florian was knocked to the wall.

Florian fell to his knees and then got up. Only for Meowscarada to flip kick him in the air and then Zephia readied to fire her magic, but Gallade used Close Combat her and knock her away. Meowscarada turn and fired Energy Ball. Gallade swing his arms to deflect them until Florian recovered and then dive-kicked Meowscarada to the ground. Florian grabbed and toss Meowscarada in the air, Jump and used Sacred Blade and slash him

"MEEEEOW!" He yelled in agony and then fell to the ground in defeat as his eyes swirling.

"Why you!" Zephia swirling her arm and then fired multiple beams at them. Gallade and Florian dodge each one and lung toward Zephia.

"Gaall!" Florian yelle to Gallade who nodded.

Zephia form a barrier around herself until both Florian and Gallade used Sacred Blade to overpower it, then shatter it.

"Ugh!" She winched as Gallade punch her face, Slash her left and right and then Florian uppercut her, knocking her into the air, jump and then slash through her, dealing a devastating hit. "AUUGH!" as she cough off her blood, Florian grabs Zephia's head, cartwheels down slam her down on the floor with a powerful force.

(BGM ended)

Florian let go of Zelphia, look down with a smirk. "Gallade Gall."

"ZEPHIA!" Marni yelled and then charge at Florian. "YOOOU!"

"Marni!" Mauvier yelled as Marni swung at Florian, only to block with his arm, then punch her face.

"Aaugh!" Marni winched, then Florian used Sacred Blade to disarm her shield, Close Combat her by pummeling punches and slashes and then a powerful punch to her guts with a powerful force. "Aaaah..." Then she was sent flying to columns where she fell onto the floor and the columns fell on top of her.

"Marni!" Mauvier exclaimed, then glared at FLorian and then ran toward him. "Raaaaugh!" He warcry to slash at him, but he dodge and then Uppercut him into the ceiling and slams there. "Oough!" He fell toward and then Florian used Sacred Blade and then struck Mauvier's guts and knock him flying to the opposite direction and slam into columns and crumbled on him.

"Ga ha ha ha Gallade!" Florian smirked while Gallade sweatdrop.

"Gall..." Gallade turn to his Trainer with a sweatdrop.

"DAAAAAAMN!" Penny, Nemona, Venti, Shez and Arvel jawdropped after they wipe out the Heartless.

"Ahahahaha!" Ash laughed. "Oh man, that was sick!"

"I get the feeling Zephia made a huge mistake." Celine said.

Emma sweatdrop. "Ehehe... Oh yeah..."

Until a clash between Magic interrupted as they turn and see Hortensia and Ivy continue to fight.

(Fire Emblem Engage ost - The Four Hounds (Frenzy))

"Hortensia, please stepped out of it!" Ivy yelled as she fired her magic as Emblem Lyn fired her arrows.

Hortensia form a barrier with Emblem Levi. "Ivy, why are you getting in the way? Don't you want to see Father again?"

"I do. I miss him so much that I fear my heart will never mind. That's why I cannot lose to you too."

"Then join me Ivy. We can bring Father back."

"I'm sorry, Hotensia." Ivy clench her teeth but take her stand. "But I must free you from whatever that vile woman Zephia has enchanted you wish."

"I see. Then you don't love Father after all." Hortensia swirl with magic.

"Hortensia—!"

"Save it Ivy!" Celine stated as she, Emma, Altina and Amia. "She won't listen to you until we free her from Zephia's control!"

"Right! Let's set her free!" Emma stated

Mind-control Sister and Emblem of Light - Hortensia and Emblem Levi.

Hortensia fired beams of light at them which Emma form a barrier.

Ivy form a combat link with Amia and Altina form a combat link with Emma.

"Nngh! That's Levi's power!" Emma exclaimed

"The Dark Sync is different than how we do it! We need to be careful!" Amia stated as she lung toward Hortensia.

Amia swing and combo slash her but Hotensia swiftly follow the movement and then jump in the air in the air where Emblem Levi swing his arm and pillars of light burst out of the ground, striking them.

"Nngh!" Ivy winched. "Emblem Engage!" She swing her arm as the ring glow and Emblem Lyn appeared next to her and enter Engage Form.

Ivy flew toward Hortensia and they both swing at each other with magic and then Emma fired her magic at Hortensia.

"Nngh!" Hortensia winched as Ivy kick Hortensia away.

Hortensia rolled to the floor but she recovered as she materialized a Glaive made out of Light. Hortensia swing the Glaive and send out light slash projections as Altina form a barrier with Claiomh Solais.

"Landmine!" Altina place her hand on the floor and a linemine circle appeared underneath Hortensia and exploded on her.

"Augh!" She winched as she was knocked into the air.

"Forgive me for this Hortensia." Ivy materialized the Killer Bow and then she materialized five arrows, aimed at Hortensia, and fired toward her, trucking her.

"Auugh!" She yelled in agony and fell on the floor. She got back on her feet. "I must... I must..." Then a dark aura swirl around her. "Auuuuugh!" She shook her head and body until the aura vanished and then glared at her opponents.

"The Emblem is surging with Fell Dragon Energy! Be on your guard!" Amia stated.

Hortensia lung toward with Emblem Levi to Amia and then they swing at each other until Emblem Levi fire a beam of light to knock her away.

"Augh!" She winched as she roll on the floor as Emblem Lucina appeared next to her.

Hortensia swirl her Glaive and then impale the ground where ray of light emerge and burst out of the ground toward Ivy, Emma and Altina. But Altina, Ivy and Emma form a barrier to shield themselves. Altina then lung toward Hortensia and they both swing at each other until she fired a magic beam to push Hortensia away.

"Claiomh Solais!" She raised her arm as Claiomh Solais form into a fist and aim towards Hortensia.

Hortensia form a barrier with Emblem Levi until Emma swirl her staff and fires a magic beam to help break the barrier.

"Ngh!" Hortensia grunted as Amia lung and combo slash her, but Emblem Levi blocking each attack and then launch combo slashes on his horse.

Hortensia then throw rapid jabs attack on Amia but she and Emblem Lucina block each one and then Ivy fire magic at her. Hortensia taken the hit. Then she channeled and fired Elwind toward her. Ivy flew to her left to avoid it, then Hortensia fired a beam of light with Emblem Levi. Emma formed a barrier and said barrier molded and fired into a magic beam. Hortensia has taken the hit and Altina followed up slashing her. Altina then combo slash with Claiomn Solais but Hortensia block with Emblem Levi and then created a shockwave to push her away. Altina recovered and then swing her arm for Explosion Wave to force Hortensia to shield herself.

Emma summon magic blades and each one was thrown and fired toward Hortensia. She jumped to avoid each one and then she raised her hand and fired Elfire toward Emma. But she block it with her magic as she tap the floor and vines appeared to capture Hortensia.

"Ngh! Let go of me!" Hortensia yelled as Emblem Levi slashing the vines off.

"I'm sorry Hortensia." Ivy channeling her magic and then trapped Hortensia into the dome then exploded on her.

"AAAAAAUGH!" Hortensia screamed and then fell on her knees and then another surge of Fell Dragon energy resonate with her and heal her. "I'm not done yet!"

"But we are!" Altina aim her hands and fire each energy shot.

Emblem Rean form a barrier to protect Hortensia until Altina then merge with Claiomn Solais into Arcadias Gear. Altina flew and then swing her wing baldes, but Hortensia blocks and swing her Glaive. Altina swing over and then fired beams of laser and truck Hortensia as Emma follow up by firing magic. Amia and Lucina lung and they both begin to clash with Hortensia and Emblem Levi until Amia leap over head and then rapid trust attack, knocking Hortensia away. Hortensia winched but she recovered to channel light from her glaive and then fired toward her. Amia roll out of the way as Ivy fired Elfire toward her, taking the hit and then Amia follow up by slashing with Emblem Lucina.

Amia and Emblem Lucina swing at Hortensia and Emblem Levi until they lock on a power struggle. Hortensia won the power struggle and slash Amia away.

"Augh!" She winched.

"Spirial Explosion!" Altina swing her arm and a spiral of explosion struck Hortensia.

"Aaaugh!" She yelled in agony and then Ivy gathering magical powers.

"Hortensia, wake up!" Ivy pleaded as she fires a fusion of Elfire and Elwind into a form of a firey tornado.

"AAAAAAAUGH!" Hortensia yelled in agony until the flame disburst. "I...vy..." Hortensia then fell on her knees.

(BGM ended)

"Hortensia!" Ivy unmerge with Emblem Lyn as they both approached with Emma, Amia and Altina.

"Uuugh..." Hortensia groaned.

"She's all right. I think the magic that was controlling her was removed." Emma said.

"Then let's patch her up." Celine said.

"Right." Altina nodded. "Artium Heal!" She cast her craft as healing energy from Claiomn Solais heal not just her, but Emma, Ivy and Amia.

"Uugh..." Hortensia got back on her feet, feeling woozy. "Ugh... Ivy? What happened?"

"Oh, you've come back to me! Thank goodness!" Ivy sighed in relief and hug her.

"Hey, are you guys all right?" Arven asked as they all gathered up.

"Yeah. We managed to break Hortensia out of Zephia's control." Emma answered.

"That's good to hear. We just finished routing all of Elusian Soldiers." Alfred said

"Ugh..." Zephia groaned as she slowly got back on her feet. "Nngh... damn it... I will never... ugh... forget this! Marni! Mauiver! We're retreating!"

"Nngh..." Marni broke out of the debris along with Mauvier. "This... This is so outrageous! I... I will never forget this!" She yelled as she, Zephia and Mauiver took off running.

Hortensia lower her head. "I... should get out of here, too."

"Absolutely not. You'll get controlled again." Mona stated.

"But I was the last person left at Elusia Castle. Without me, there'll be no one to lead. No one to take care of the country Father left behind..."

(Fire Emblem Engage ost - A Pack of Piety)

"That is true... But it's out of our hands." Ivy muttered

"How could you say that? Don't you care about Elusia at all?" Hortensia asked, arguing.

"Of course I do. I would have given my life to protect our kingdom. But it is not our Kingdom anymore. It's the Fell Dragon's now. He stole it from us. Just as he stole our father's life. Surely you see that. I didn't want to admit it, but Father stopped being king as soon as the Fell Dragon awoke. Since then true power has rested with Sombron, his daughter, and the Four Hounds. If you went back now, you would become an instrument of their designs—just as Father was."

"I..."

"I want to go home too. You have no idea how badly But there's no home to go back to until we defeat the Fell Dragon. After following Father to relinquish his power to Sombron, we ower our people no less." Ivy sadden

Hortensia grab her right arm, rubbing it. "The Castle. My only home since I was little... We really can't go back now, can we?"

Ivy shook her head. "No... We can't."

"That little nook where I had tea with my friends. The garden where you and I read together... Even Rosado and Goldmary. I've left everything and everyone behind."

"You may have your home taken from you. Your people included. But that doesn't mean you can't take it back." Juna said.

"That's right. You shouldn't give up hope either." Kurt agreed.

"We will reclaim Elusia back to its rightful hands. So please join us, Princess Hortensia." Musse smiled as she offer her hands.

"Yes. Please join us, Hortensia." Ivy gave a warm smile as she offer her hand."

"Ivy... Everyone..." Hortensia grasm her arm and then sigh. "All right. You win. I'll join you on this fight. So we can retake back Elusia."

"Thank you, Hortensia." Ivy smiled

Hortensia pull out the Emblem Ring from her Finger. "Here, Divine Ones." She handed the Ring of the Silver Angel to Alear. "I'm sorry for... all that I've done. This ring rightfully belongs to you."

"Thank you for returning it." Alear smiled as he takes the ring.

Hortensia pouted. "Don't give me too much credit. I wasn't exactly planning to hand it over."

"Even so, you have our thanks." Amia smiled.

"Now, let's purge the Fell Dragon's energy from it." Alear said as he grasp the ring. "Illuminate us, Emblem of Light!"

Then a surge of power the Fell energy and then Emblem Levi appeared, returning back to what he once was.

"Everyone." Emblem Levi let out a warm smile. "I've missed you all so much!"

"Levi! We're so happy to see you again!" Juna cheered.

"It's wonderful to have you back our Class VII assistant." Kurt smiled. "And as our Emblem Ring of Light."

"Haha. Use me however you see fit. I'm so glad to be back by your side again." Emblem Levi smiled.

(BGM ended)

(Fire Emblem Engage ost - Solm, the Queendom of Freedom)

"Good lord! What a mess!" Queen Seforia exclaimed as she, Fogado and Timerra returned. "It's like it been struck by a hurricane!"

"Seriously. It's like we met out an epic fight." Forgado said.

"Well you did." Shez said. "Speaking off." Shez turn to Florian and Gallade who was shocking on Meowscarada.

"Gall! Gallade!" Florian shooking Meowscarada.

"Gallade!" Gallade called out.

"Mmm..." Meowscarada groaned as he woke up as his eyes return to normal. "Meow...?"

"Gall!" Florian hug Meowscarada. "Gallade! Gallade!"

"Meow?"

"Oh thank goodness, you're back to your senses!" Penny called out. "That vile woman Zephia used her magic on your Pokeball to control you and turn you against us."

"Meow!?" Meowscarada jawdropped.

"Yeah. You wouldn't believe who beat the living hell out of you to wake you up." Arven look at Florian.

"Gall." Florian scratch his cheek.

"Meow?" Meowscarada blinked.

"Gall. Gallade Gall."

Meowscarada jawdropped. "Meow!?"

"Gall." Florian nodded.

"That's right. Zephia turn Florian into a Pokemon with her magic." Emma said.

"Wait, what now?" Fogado asked

"It's a long story. But bascually, Florian was the one who cause this mess and beating up Zephia and the other Hounds like it was nothing to him." Celine answered.

"Zephia used her magic to turn him into a newt. But instead. She turn him into a Pokemon." Emma nodded but the hummed.

"But... how do we change Florian back?" Penny asked.

"Yeah. Not to mention this is a big problem too." Arven agreed. "My best buddy change into a Pokemon and we can't understand him."

"But he look soo cool as a Gallade!" Nemona cheered "I really wanna go for a battle right now!"

"Will you stop with hat battle craze for even a moment?!"

"Hmm... I need to analyze him to figure out how to change him back. If it was possible." Emma said.

"Well I'm sorry for what happen to your friend, but the jokes on them in the end, huh?" Queen Seforia asked and then chuckled. "Well aside from the big mess, the palace is rid of Elusian Soldiers. It's all thank to you. And Divine Ones, thank you for protecting the rings and my family with such courage. There's no doubt you are Queen Lumera's children. You made your mother proud."

"Queen Seforia..." Amia trailed off but then smiled. "Thank you."

"Your words means so much to us." Alear smiled.

"Um..." Hortensia called out as they all turn their attention to her as she intertwine her fingers. "Queen Seforia?"

"You." Queen Seforia glared along with Timerra and Fogado. "I assumed you'd gone back to Elusia."

Hortensia bow in apology. "Look, I'm really sorry about what I did. I'll accept whatever punishment you give me."

"I owe you an apology as well." Ivy bow in apology

"Queen Seforia, please forgive Princess Hortensia. It was Zephia who used some sort of magic to control her. As soon as it worse off, she stopped fighting—even gave us her Emblem Ring."

"I don't recall Zephia being there when the young princess held me hostage." Queen Seforia fold her arm. "Now, you two. Look at me in the eye."

"Okay..." Hortensia look up.

"Threatening a queen's life is a grave crime. You deserve a room in a dungeon. Or even worse. The death penalty." She said, causing Hortensia to flinch and lower her head and look sad. "But." Hortensia then look up. "I won't send you there nor even enable the death sentence."

"You... won't?"

"It was the Fell Dragon's minions who broke in and started the conflict, right? Your only crimes were slipping in uninvited... and threaten to kill me. If you want to make amends, defeat the Fell Dragon. Rebuild your kingdom." Then Queen Seforia smiled. "When cooler heads turn to Elusia, Solm can only benefit. Let's move on now, shall we?"

"Thank you, Queen Seforia!" Hortensia smiled back.

"Your show of compassion will not be forgotten." Ivy bow in respect and then smiled. "We will restore Elusia to it's formal glory. I swear it."

"For my part, I think i'd better look into shoring up the palace's defenses. And clean up the mess the Fell Dragon's minions made."

"Indeed. Especially since they will come back for you." Mona agreed.

"Solm and Firene monarchs... no... Elyos won't be safe until we defeat the Fell Dragon for good." Kazuha agreed.

"If you like, Queen Seforia, we can ask Mother to leave some soldiers here to help keep you safe." Amia suggested.

Queen Seforia shook her head. "Oh, no need for that. I have lots of family members who can handle things here. If the situation really boils over, I can always leave a double here and wander the land. So don't worry about me. You just focus on taking out the Fell Dragon."

"We will." Alear nodded.

"Timerra, Fogado. It's time you show the Divne Dragon Twins where to find Solm's other ring."

"You got it, Mom." Forgado winked.

"One Ring of the Crux of Fate, coming right up!"

"Oh that's right. You were going to mention the location. Where is it?" Vander asked

"The Northern Fortress. That's where the ring is. Oh but... you guys aren't scared easily, do you?"

Ivy turn pale. "Um...Why?"

"Because... well... We'll tell you on the way."

"Right. Welp, let's get going!" Forgado declared.

"Wait!" Penny called out. "What about Florian?" She pointed out as they turn to Florian.

"Gall. Gallade Gall." Florian said.

"Oh that's right. Zephia change him into a Pokemon. Hang on. Let me see if I can undo it. Celine, help me." Emma said as she got out her Staff

"Right." Celine nodded as she and Emma cast a magic circle and the one appeared underneath Florian for a few moments.

"Nngh... Not good." Emma muttered as the Magic circle canceled itself. "Zephia's magic is far stronger than I thought. The magic she cast on him completely merges with his DNA. I don't think me and Celine are capable of reversing it."

"You mean he's gonna stay like this?" Penny asked

"Hmm... Let me give it a go." Venti approached and then aim his hand and Florian was surrounded by an aura. Florian's appearance then change back into his human form. "There we go."

"Whoa!" Florian look around himself. "I'm human again!"

"Gall! Gallade!"

"Meeeow!" Meowscarada jump and hug Florian. "Meoooooow!" Meowscarada let out the water works.

"Haha, It's good too—wait, say that again?"

"Meow?" Meowscarada wipe his tears.

"HOLY ARCEUS! I can understand you completely!"

"Meow?!" *Say what?!*

"Gallade!?" Florian's Gallade exclaimed. *Are you serious?!*

"Yeah! I can understand you guys!" Florian exclaimed. "How is this possible?!"

"Hmm... If I had to guess. Zephia's magic did alter your DNA to change into a Pokemon. Your willpower must have somehow altered Zephia's magic and granted you the ability to shapeshift into a Gallade. In conclusion, I think you can now transform into any Pokemon like Mew. Adding now you can understand Pokemon too."

"FOR REAL?!" Everyone except Timerra, Seforia, Forgado, Bunet, Pandreo, Pannette, Merrin, Ivy and Hortensia jawdropped.

"Haha! Suck on that Zephia!" Florian raised his fist.

"Meow/ Gallade!" Gallade and Meowscarada raises their fist and cheered *Suck on that Zephia!*

"Meow!" *Augh!* Until Meowscarada flinched and fell on his back. "M-Meow..." *OO-w.*

"Oh crap! Meowscarada! Hang in there buddy! I'll get you all healed up!" Florian pull out Full Restore and Max Revival to heal Meowscarada.

(BGM ended)


Meanwhile...

(Kingdom Hearts II ost - Villains of All Sorts or Fire Emblem Engage ost - Dark Shadow)

"More rings in the Divine Dragon Twins hands. Still, not enough to turn the tides." Veyle said until her heart beat. "Urgh... I must sleep. Curse this feeble form of mine for plunging me into darkness. I pray next time, my waking hours will not end so soon." She close her eyes.

(BGM ended)

Veyle open her eyes. "Huh?" Veyle? gasped. She look around. "Sand? What happened to all the snow? Where am I? Why does this keep happening to me?"

Unknown to her, Mariabell was watching from the rocks above.

"Hehe. Oh the poor child. Unaware of her "dark side." Well. It's only a matter of time until she learns the truth herself. Well, why don't I have some fun."


Haha! What an awesome fight! Oh yeah! Did you guys see some shocking developments? Yep! Florian is now a Pokemon! Well, more like he can shapeshift into Pokemon now. plot twist, right? Here's the battle data for two boss fights

Zephia: Leader of the Four Hounds and a faithful servant of the Fell Dragon Sombron. Wields powerful and ancient magic to distort space around.

HP: 258921

Meowscarada: Florian's First Pokemon Partner under Zephia's control. Wields the power of nature and master over misdirection to fool enemies.

HP:259359

Hortensia: Second Princess of Elusia who is under Zephia's control. Wields Emblem Levi's ring to dominate the fight with the power of light.

HP:179821

Oh yeah! Here is the info for the Ring of the Steel Maiden

Ring of the Steel Maiden Engage Exclusive

Heavy Spear: Mt: 11 Hit:70 Crit:0 Wt:9 Rng: 1

An Engage Weapon. A Lance wielded by Emblem Arianrhod. A Lance design on Armored Foes. Effective. Armored Units.

Aetherius. Mt: 10 Hit: 90 Crit: 10 Wt: 6 Rng: 1-2

An Engage Weapon. A Sword wielded by Emblem Arianrhod. A Sword that can strike range foes.

Mighty Armor. An Engage Skill. Halves Physical and Magical Attacks.

Grand Cross. Engage Attack. When the unit Engage with Emblem Airnarhod, unleash her S- Craft to immobilize and strike foes within a 4-space area. Lance only.

Inherienge Skills

DEF/RES+1

Defensetaker: Grants a stacking DEF+2 each time unit initiates combat and defeats a foe. Bonus lasts for the rest of the battle. (Max +10)

Steel Revolve:

Weapon breaker: A skill to smash foes. Cannot follow up or strike first if initiating combat.

Armored Effect Null: Nullifies super-effective bonus damage against armored units.

Proficiencies: Sword, Lance, Arts, Axes, Knives, Bow

Stats Boost: DEF, RES, BT

1. 1. 1. 3

2. 2. 2. 3

5. 3. 3. 4

10. 3. 3. 5

Bond Level.

1: Heavy Lance, Mighty Armor, Grand Cross,

2: DEF/RES+1

3: Sword Proficiency

4: Lance Proficiency

5: DEF/RES+2, Inheritance Skills

6: Defensetaker

7: Weapon Breaker

8: Axe Proficiency

9: Armored Effect Null, Bow Proficiency

10: DEF/RES+3, Aetherius

Here are the Bond Ring for Arianrhod

Bond Ring - Arianrhod

Duvalie

Ennea

Ine

Noel

Roselia

Aether

Aurelia Le Guin

Victor Arseid

Giliath Osborne

Sora

I thought I had a good process on her Bond rings but I couldn't find which other characters she bond with, aside from certain groups.