Fire Emblem - A Legacy Reborn: Chapter 1 - Unrest

*After three years of all countries cooperating and restoration efforts, the founding ideals of peace were cemented with all nations giving laguz and beorc freedom ending the hate and fear that spread among st them. it is almost a dream come true and the land is at peace once more yet there is now a new growing discontentment brewing in the lands. Even with the establishment of a peaceful land, the people find themselves in disaffection for the higher ranks of leadership. In Crimea, nobles have began to voice loudly their disapproval and unsatisfactory about their place in the world. Most are able to listen to reason while others do not but will not challenge the queen due to the royal knights at her side. This splits them into smaller factions and even some nobles ally themselves with newly formed Laguz Nobles, Laguz who consider themselves worthy of a higher position above others. This small lingering factions would soon grow into a dangerous coalition..

Meanwhile in Begnion, with the nobility all but ousted in its lands, The empress reins alone with her trusted advisor and friends alongside her. With no power factions to challenge her Begnion sees a peace that has never came through its people since the time of her great grandmother Meshua, the first apostle to take the title of Empress.. however a wane has come on begnions culture as well. Once profound and prideful aristocrats have vanished in their lands and many of the people feel it becoming nothing but rural and vagrant. This wane has caused a guild of thieves to come forth and "soothe" the peoples wish for their lost society by giving them wealth in exchange for promises of support. The people start to believe in this guild and their leader the Guild King. His support grows as Sanaki unravels the senate and nobles threads of power and support left after their dissolution. More and more power arises under the mysterious king as he plots to seize power with his supporters and usurp the very throne of Empress Sanaki..

In Gallia, peace has become the sacred ideal that the new King Skrimir keeps. The laguz and beorc in the lands are treated as equals and live among themselves in harmony. Their nation closely tied to Crimea, they seek to further their ties but with the unrest in its land, the king grows wary. Knowing if a war began his people would be all to ready to rush to the aid he can only watch as Crimea slowly stagnates in the growing movement... however Gallia faces troubles of its own as well. The peace has given a new meaning to Laguz, but at the same time their instincts are driving them to become more hostile towards their own kind.. a growing fear of reverting to a feral like nature rises amongst them and some laguz have dissapeared with their bodies appearing in the forest tattered and shredded by others. Ranulf in an effort to find out more has investigated areas of the forest that seem to have become battlefields among other laguz. His messages came in with nothing found until he dissapeared without warning. With his trusted man gone and the laguz of his land getting bolder and more aggressive due to their nature he has enacted a new plan, the Coliseum. In a way to shift his peoples feral nature, he uses it for them to fight and ease their urges but this has also generated unrest and danger with laguz trying to become the top of others and using a dangerous dose of Feral Elixir. The Supplier is unknown but reports say it could be coming from the same man who wishes the throne of begnion, the Thief Guild King. Gallia's people become tied further into the Coliseum fights and slowly and steadily are growing weaker with every use of the elixir as it slowly destroys their bodies to give them raw strength temporarily.

*With the Serenes forest returned to them, the nation of Herons arises once more healing from its wounds in the wars before. The newly crowned king of herons Reyson allies himself with Kilvas and Phoenicis but in a strange turn of events, closes his borders to all others but the hawk and raven tribes. None, not even trusted friends are allowed in much to the curiosity of them. When asked about this situation, the kings of both bird tribes are silent, and wont speak of it. Less and less of them are seen daily as they start to fade away from memory. Their mysteriousness is guarded by the three tribes together and rumors of an attack on begnion swarm the lands around them. These such rumors are what the Guild King is using to justify his need to take the throne and prevent. Not wanting another massacre of the Serenes forest Sanaki's attendant Sephiran calms the people as best as he can but he has been targeted by the guild in his efforts and can only do so much.

With Goldoa's last king dead and their borders closed once more with King Kurthnaga's order it stands again on the verge of neutrality but it doesnt last long. An independent group has risen up and claims that Kurthnaga is no longer worthy of ruling. With little of the dragons left after the war and their siding with ashera many have fallen in line with this group while others have carried a shame in their hearts for turning against their friends. The group uses this as a means to force Kurthnaga to open the borders allowing trade and freedom once more but leaves it open for an attack from both within and without.

Finally Daein out of them all has achieved a long lasted peace under the rein of Queen Micaiah. Not long ago, the Dawn Brigade became the Daien Brigade with Soth deciding to lead as its general instead of the king. Acting as her hand in the land he aided all who needed help in the restoration of the lands. Some time later however he went missing investigating the group of the Guild King, which had once tried to control Daein in a small rebellion but were quickly destroyed and driven out. Taking on both Laguz and beorc, Daien prospers and the country known for its destructive hand and malice in the past has become the true bastion of peace across the land so much that even Crimea is in awe. A council of Laguz from Hatari, Branded, and a newly discovered Fox tribe of laguz assist her as well. The combined group have been essential in Daiens role but another group is slowly rising in the air as well... the organization of Power. The Organization takes the symbol of a two headed snake and preaches that the ways of Ashnard to the people, exclaiming that his "power rules all" should be Daeins way of peace, and to strike at the lands that are weaker to unify the unrest of the nations that the queen herself has sensed. With the head of this group being an Odious Sage called Erimus claiming he has the latent ability of the queen to sense danger before it happens and proven himself by assisting them in stopping the Guild Kings rebellion before it became disastrous, many are calling him the Seer of Dawn and asking the queen to take him as the next king.

In the capital streets, a small group of people discuss rumors going about as others leave their homes and go off to work in their fields. Amiss a morning rising their chatter is heard as others gather...

Villager: is it true then? the Seer of Dawn said that?

Another villager nodded Villager: yes! his words rung in my ears! he said the Queen would be under attack by a mysterious man wearing only half armor! He said the Queen would be killed by him.

an elderly villager spoke up Elder: i-if thats true then Queen Micaiah must be protected! I hope the Daien Brigade are keeping her safe..

a younger man spoke out Man: the Daein Brigade? pfft! without their leader, their not as strong as they used to be! they cant keep up with the other generations anymore.

Villager: hush now!, this is a dark time for the Queen and her friends. We must not forget about Begnions diplomat asking for trade.

the elderly man shook his head Elder: ive seen that man.. he doesnt look at ALL like the Begnion I used to know..

another nodded Villager: yes that is true, the man is a ruffian like individual.. what happen to the Aristocracy of Begnion? even their representatives wore nearly silken robes of gold and had manners. That man looks like a commoner like us.

A young woman made her way around the corner of the path, making her way in their direction as she walked. She had pale pink hair and a red scarf that dangled around her neck. She rose her hand to brush unruly bangs , into some semblance of order as she did so. She was listening to them as she made her way into town, tuning into their talk.

A woman villager waved to her smiling Villager: ah! good morning! would you like to talk with us?

She waved back and smiled as she made her way to them. "Good morning. If you don't mind, sure. I heard you mention about the diplomat. Was he really that rough?"

She nodded as the other villager spoke Villager: he was a ruffian yes! he looked as if he was nothing but a wanderer like us, but he had a certificate signed by the Empress herself! Begnion sure has lost a lot of its appeal!

the elderly man shook his head Elder: it was quite strange though... he looked as young as you little one. They seem to not have many aged wise traders anymore either..

She nodded. "That does sound strange.. I wonder what made her send him instead of someone more recognizable?"

the group blinked seeing a group of soldier with a lead soldier walking through the area. He made his way towards the group as some of the villagers scattered. Stopping in front he looked to them General: Townsman! I am the Seer of Dawns Disciple! I command your ears to listen to my words!

the villagers looked to him as he grinned General: heed my words! your queen will die today by the Half Armored Sin! The Ways of Seer will take control starting with all of you! Assist us and be rewarded in the new era! Disobey us and have your homes burned to nothing while you die with it!

the elderly villager looked to them as the others watched shivering Elder: wh-whats all this nonsense! are you...trying to conscript us? this is blasphemous... the queen is not dead!

the man growled General: who told you, you could speak to me cretin! he shoved his shield at the man knocking him down as he fell with his cane. He then pointed his blade to the elder intending to kill him in the ways of the Seer, the strong shall conquer the weak! that is the way of the True Daien!

The girl moved forward, swinging a dagger upwards at the blade to try to knock it away from the elder., trying to defend him. "Leave him alone. Attacking an elder like this doesn't make you strong!"

His blade was knocked away as he blinked and stepped back General: w-who the heck are you?! he gripped his blade as the soldiers ran around her surrounding her you think you alone can stop this? foolish, brat! We are the Seer's will manifested!

suddenly behind them a soldier yelled out being kicked in the head as a figure in a full cloak rushed forward and knocked away soldier after another. Soon two soldiers rushed forward and struck at him with a spear but he leaped over them and pulled both of them swinging them around as the villagers watched tossed them at the general. He blinked ducking as they flew over unconscious then growled and rushed forward at him with his blade ready to swing General: graaaaaaa blasted heathen! the cloaked figure rose his fist and punched bending the blade into a curve as it hit his fist. The General stepped back yelping looking to his blade w-w-what the?! ooof! the cloaked figure quickly punched him in the stomach as he gasped and fell over knocked out. He then looked around at the villagers and hopped on a rooftop

She blinked, looking up at the figure. "What..the.."

A group of daein soldiers arrived and captured the Seer's troops while looking to the man on the roof soldier: hes up there! call General Aran! another nodded leaving to do so. The soldier looked to the villagers everyone! stay back! that man is under suspicion of trying to murder Queen Micaiah!

She looked to the soldier in surprise. "But...that's what the seer's troops were announcing, that there would be an attack.. and he protected us from them.."

the general awake and in cuffs smirked General: hehe.. s-see! I was right!... hes an agent of darkness.. the assassin to be! you must kill him everyone! do it now if you wish to save your beloved Queen!

The villagers blinked as a few began to throw rocks at the figure. He blinked dodging the rocks as the elderly man looked to them and shook his head Elder: w-wait! listen! why would he.. ah! he was knocked over as more came to join in. In the confusion the general kicked the soldier getting loose and ran off further into the town.

She frowned and made her way to the front of the crowd. "Stop! He defended the elder and you...why would he have done that if he was the assassin? Use your heads!"

as the soldiers moved to stop the crowd the other seers men took the advantage and rushed away in all different directions. Villager: damned beast! you wont take away our queen! take this!

a voice rang out to them ?: Everyone stop!

a man rushed over and pointed his spear to the figure, the figure jumped off the home on the other side and disappeared. The man in full armor nodded as the soldiers rushed off after him while he spoke to the crowd Aran: everyone please calm yourselves.. were taking care of the situation. Leave it to the Daein Brigade.

the elderly man blinked standing up Elder: G-General Aran.. thank the goddess..

He looked to the crowd Aran: I know how you must feel but we should not let the Seer's words cause fear in you. The Queen is safe and she will be safe for as long as we are here and more. Do not buy into the Seer's madness!

a younger villager spoke out Young man: if thats the case then why arnt you doing anything! that was the killer right there!

they agreed as Aran shook his head Aran: that cant be the killer! I doubt he would assist you from those men, the Seer's men that wanted you to join them! they were willing to use force right?

*the crowd agreed in thought over it. * Villager: the general is right... I dont know what came over me.. I just suddenly felt rage at whoever they talked about..

Aran nodded Aran: please be careful! the Seer's men have been blessed with some kind of magic to incite your emotions! Queen Micaiah has tasked the Daein Brigade to find them and bring the Seer himself to justice as well for this. I ask all of you to be wary around them and go about your business safely.

the crowd nodded as the elder turned to the girl and bowed Elder: young lass.. I thank you...

She waved her hands, a little embarrassed. "It's alright.. but are you okay? You took kind of a hard fall..Twice no less.."

he nodded Elder: it would take more than that to get to me, I was a Daein soldier after all! hahaha he laughed, walking away

Aran looked to her Aran: you there! um.. hello.. can i have a word with you?

She blinked. "Ah..y-yes?" She turned to the general. "What about?"

he nodded Aran: at the moment im kind of busy trying to hunt down these Seer guys and all, so i wont really be able to go to the castle myself. Seeing as you got caught up in this too, could you go see the Queen in my steed and tell her what happened? sorry for intruding upon your day but its important we let her know this as soon as possible. Just follow the main road up to the castle and mention my name to the guards outside.

She nodded. "I understand. I'll head that way now, then." She gave a small bow and made her way up the road to do as he'd asked, starting to make her way towards the castle.

she passed through the streets of Daien's market as it bustled with people going back and forth buying and selling items. Along with caravans to the sides leaving and going through. She made her way to the gates as the soldiers in Daeins black armor blocked her way Daein soldier: Im sorry but at the moment we cannot let anyone enter the castle..

She gave a small nod. "General Aran sent me here to let the queen know what had happened with the seer's men in his stead."

They blinked and nodded Soldier: General Aran? yes right this way! he opened the gate as the other soldier led her into the castle to the throne room. He looked to her calmly please wait here. he headed into a door at the side

the soldier came back out and moved to the side as a woman with a staff and dark red robe and gown walked out. She looked to the girl with a smile Micaiah: you had something to tell me from Aran? is he alright?

She blinked, but bowed to her first, before rising with a nod. "Y-yes!" She went on to explain what had happened with the seer's men and afterwards. She was admittedly a little nervous, being her first time in front of a queen.

she nodded and frowned a bit turning away Micaiah: I see.. im grateful for your help. You really did good to tell me this.. it is as I feared though... she blinked oh.. but um If its not too much to ask can I ask you a favor, and please relax i dont really like to be formal with anyone.

She blinked, but nodded. "What is the favor?"

she nodded Micaiah: could you go tell meg that I need to meet with the council and for them to come quickly? She should be at the tavern hotel in the market district. Its a long story but right now isnt the time to explain why and well if your not busy I will need you to step in with us at the council. I can feel something... she grasped the girls hand gently and looked into her eyes it feels like your going to be very important in the near future for things to come..

She met her gaze, but could sense the importance in her tone. "I.. am not sure I understand what that means, but I can find Meg. I'll head there and look for her."

she smiled Micaiah: dont worry too much on it.. even I dont know what it means but im counting on you. she nodded letting her hand go and did a small nod of her head.

She made her way back out of the castle with a nod, and started off towards the market district.

once outside the market was filled with a crowd who focused at the far end looking to the tavern in the distance as the townsfolk spoke amongst themselves. Townsman: what is that? a battle?

another spoke Townsman: in the tavern? of all places..

She blinked but muttered quietly. "You've got to be kidding me.."

they scattered as a soldier in full armor was tossed out of the tavern. Now archers rushed in the tavern pushing people aside only for groups of them to be tossed out of the windows. townsman: those are the Seer's men! their being tossed around like ragdolls but by who?!

suddenly a group of soldiers with broken spears were shoved out of the doors by a woman with Daein troops following her. They scattered as archers fired arrows at her but each one was blocked easily as she shook her head ?: what are ya thinking! comin in here with all that! dontcha understand that this is a business! quit actin like a bunch of hotheaded fools!

A soldier behind her spoke Daein Soldier: C-Captain these guys are definitely the Seer's men!

She nodded Meg: aint no doubt about that! think they can pouch my trainees like this! I dont think so! take that! she knocked away the archers with just the wing from her sword as they fell over unconscious. The townsfolk moved as Daein troops passed by and quickly arrested the Seer's men while the rest scattered after the others. She sighed and shook her head looking to the soldiers everyone alright? no ones got a bop on em right?

the recruits nodded as she smirked Meg: dont yall worry it aint always like this, most of the time its sunshine and daisys! I mean it!

She looked to the armored one in charge and approached, speaking up. "Would.. you happen to be Meg?"

she blinked Meg: huh? me? yeah my names meg! are you hurt? one of those arrows didnt happen to hit you did they?

She shook her head quickly. "What? No! - Er, sorry, I was sent to tell you by the queen that she needs to meet with the council and she wants you to come quickly, if possible."

She blinked Meg: what?! the Queen! golly! why didnt ya say so! she looked to the tavern Jill! the Queens callin for the council! I dont like the sound of this! she looked to the girl tell her ill be there with bells on! I just need to get these guys back to the barracks he looked to the recruits come on guys! hup to it! lets go one two one two back to the barracks trainins done today! next time were back in the fields! she quickly headed off with the recruits trying to keep up with her to the barracks in the distance of town.

She blinked. "Ah.." She watched them march off a moment before she gave a shrug and made her way back towards the castle next, to report it.

a voice of a soldier could be heard in the distance at the gates Daien soldier: h-hey! ooof! he was quickly kicked by the figure in a robe as the other soldier was knocked out with a combo of punches then the figure quickly kicked open the gate. He rushed inside as soldiers followed him after him! hes going to the Queen!

She blinked, but followed after the soldiers. "Him again?"

the villagers moved toward the castle as the woman made her way inside. Soldiers were knocked out all around with some against the wall with fist imprints in their armor. The figure soon stood surrounded by troops between him and Micaiah. Spearmen rushed forward as he dodged the spears and broke them quickly pulling them from the troops then punched each of them with blows too fast to see. Dents littered their armor as they fell down out cold. Next Arrows flew as he turned to them and grabbed them just before they hit then tossed them back at the archers. They gasped moving for cover and fired again. This time he dodged them and grabbed the stones straight from the pavement and tossed them at the archers so fast it hit their helmets with a ring knocking them out. Now all that stood before him was three swordsman who guarded Micaiah. All at once they rushed forward and slashed but he vanished quickly as they looked to their blades shocked seeing them twisted together. Next he appeared behind them and with a spinning side kick knocked all three of them into the door of the next room breaking it as they fell to the ground unconscious. He soon focused on Micaiah once more and this time pulled out a small knife as she stared to him warily.

As he focused on Micaiah, the girl rushed forward, slashing at the cloak with her dagger, aiming to try to reveal who it was, without intending to harm him, but rather to draw his attention.

he blinked as the cloak was cut then tossed it at her and pulled away. Micaiah blinked looking to him Micaiah: wait!... you're!...

The man before her looked with a calm expression and closed his eyes then stared ?: you need to die... I'm sorry. he tossed the blade at a surprised Micaiah

The girl tossed her dagger at the blade, knocking it off course.

the blade fell to the ground as he shook his head ?: dont interfere! he pulled two blades from his sides and tossed them at Micaiah. She rose her staff blocking them with a light shield. He then rushed forward and smashed the shield breaking it as she pulled away dodging his swings. He growled youll get tired! just die already!

Micaiah dodged his attacks and shook her head Micaiah: why are you doing this? your just like me...

The girl frowned, but ran at the man from behind, swinging a punch at his side while he was focused on the queen, aiming at his exposed shoulder.

he blinked and blocked her attack with his fist turning to her then focused with a swift left jab to her ?: get .. out of ...my way! he swung a rapid combo at her as she dodged his attacks then jumped doing a high kick towards her head

The girl caught his leg by the back of the heel, raising one hand up, and twisted his leg in her grip, yanking him toward her, as she used her free arm to aim just below his armor at his gut, trying to knock him back. "Like hell I will when you're out to kill the queen!"

he quickly blocked her attack pushing off her fist out of her grip and landed to the ground now turning towards Micaiah in a sprinted rush he jumped up and dived down at her holding his arm outward to where the sharp side of his shoulder armor could strike down at her. His attack was blocked by a blade however as a figure appeared and knocked him back. He gasped stumbling then blinked dodging arrows from the doorway. In front of Micaiah Edward focused on him Edward: get away from Micaiah!

he growled but dodged an arrow looking as an archer made his way in focusing on him with a shot then fired. As he went to dodge he blinked seeing the arrow curve and hit his cheek cutting it a bit. The archer smirked Leonardo: you cant dodge me at this range!

Micaiah blinked Micaiah: Edward! Leonardo!

Edward looked to her Edward: who is this guy Micaiah? why is he after you?

*the man arched back a bit as Leonardo fired an arrow across his side. * Leonardo: dont move!

Micaiah moved from behind Leonardo and looked to him Micaiah: Avel.. right? why are you attacking me?

he growled and shook his head Avel: don't talk to me!... if you... if you don't die.. Julie will.. they'll kill her! he growled glowing with a blue aura.

Micaiah blinked Micaiah: thats... a blessing!

Leonardo fired an arrow but it bounced off the blue flames on him as he moved towards Micaiah. Edward slashed but was knocked away by the fires and growled Edward: h-how the heck can this guy have Yune's blessing?

Micaiah shook her head Micaiah: Avel! stop! whats wrong with your sister? who has her?!

soon more troops appeared. Avel growled Avel: I cant.. fight this many!... he rushed forward at Micaiah but then turned moving past her and dived out the window running away through the town.

the soldiers soon secured the area as Meg and Aran walked in behind them. Micaiah sighed and closed her eyes Micaiah: this is.. bad.. I could feel his despair.. he really means to kill me.. we need to gather everyone quickly.. but first.. she walked over to the woman and nodded are you alright?

She nodded. "I'm fine..and , sorry.. "

Micaiah shook her head Micaiah: it's okay, it's not your fault. I'm sorry he attacked you. I'd have not been able to defend against him for long if you had not been there but it's not over yet.. I can feel that their going to be targeting you now..

Aran looked to Micaiah Aran: Micaiah... ah.. i mean Queen Micaiah.. the Seer's men.. their growing bolder..

*she nodded then looked to the soldiers as they nodded returning back to their positions with some guarding the area. She looked to the girl Micaiah: um.. may i ask your name?

The girl blinked, a little distracted. "Huh? Oh right! I'm Ceri.."

she smiled Micaiah: Ceri... im sorry for involving you in all this but could you come with me? she looked to the others everyone as well. she headed to the room to the right and opened the door as the others walked in ahead of her.

Ceri looked to them a bit curious of this but followed after her and the others into the room with a nod.

the group walked in sitting at the table in front of them as Micaiah sat down and sighed Micaiah: everyone, things are moving faster than I can keep up... but I can feel it... Daein.. may be facing a civil war next..

Leonardo nodded Leonardo: id hate to say it.. but your right. Me and Edward checked out that encampment on the outskirts of the capital.. it wasnt good.. its filled to the brim with weapons..

Micaiah nodded Micaiah: I thought so.. then Erimus is making his move against me..

Aran nodded Aran: its worse than that, hes conscripting people on the streets and grabbing what he can to undermined you.. those soldiers were all working for him..

Meg nodded Meg: he right! those onion heads tried to take our new recruits too! if i hadnt been there like ya said they'd have taken them right from under our noses!

Micaiah shook her head Micaiah: this is terrible.. but i cant ask the Daein Brigade to strike at him without risking everyones safety not only us but the townsfolk.. I cant feel him either.. its strange.. usually id be able to sense him but all i can sense is his actions.. this is strange..

Edward shook his head Edward: whats the deal with that kid Micaiah? how'd he have the blue flames? I thought the blessings all went away.

Micaiah nodded Micaiah: that.. is...

A voice came from behind him ?: because he has the powers of Ashunera.

they looked as a tall man with green hair walked in and nodded Stefan: I dont get it either.. but some of my people have been getting bursts of power from the goddess Ashunera, usually their powers don't last long.. but this one.. he's different..

Micaiah looked to him Micaiah: Stefan! so thats what it is!... when I went to visit the colony in the desert i knew something was different..

he sat at a chair nodding Stefan: Avel was one of the ones you met. Him and his sister Julie both got the power.. but that man kidnapped Julie and is using her predictions as a way to gain power..

Ceri spoke up quietly. "I'm sorry..but I think I'm the wrong person to be here.."

Micaiah shook her head Micaiah: im sorry, this must be going right over your head.. but please stay! The other reason I want you to be here is because you were the one I saw in my dream.. you defeated Erimus and stopped saved Daein!

Leonardo blinked Leonardo: wait! so shes the one? she did all those things you told us about back then?

Ceri blinked. "Who..is Erimus?"

Edward shook his head Edward: I cant believe it.. her of all people.. but I trust your predictions.. it saved us many times before..

Micaiah looked to them then to Ceri Micaiah: youve seen them around havent you? the Seer's men? they wear the two headed snake symbol on their clothes and preach power over all.. their a remnant group mostly of Ashnard's teachings who want to overthrow me and put Erimus in charge but with you here we can stop that.. if you help me.

Ceri nodded. "I had a run in with them earlier today.. That's how I ended up meeting you in the first place.. I ran the news to you for general Aran." She blinked. "But help how?"

Micaiah nodded Micaiah: im not exactly sure.. but you can help us first track down Avel. If one of us goes after him, the Seer's will hurt his sister Julie. They dont know you however.. before that though.. um im really sorry that you are involved in all this.. im also willing to pay for your help too. if theres anything you need I will assist.

Edward sighed Edward: it stinks we cant do anything right now... I seriously want to find where that rat is hiding and knock him out!

Ceri shook her head. "I really don't need anything at the moment or paid.. It's just tracking someone right? I don't mind helping.. I mean, it's awful that their using his sister like that. I don't blame him for trying if their blackmailing him like that.. Don't get me wrong though!" She waved her hands. "It's wrong he tried to kill you, but I can empathize with the reasons.."

Meg smiled and nodded to Micaiah Meg: nothing wrong with that response!

she nodded and smiled Micaiah: im greatful.. ask for everyone else, we will try to keep the Seer's troops busy. The more they spread out, the harder it will to keep track of them but it also may make it easier for you to find Avel and Erimus.

Ceri thought for a moment. "How do you want me to go about this? For one thing, what do you want me to do , if I can manage to find him?"

Micaiah nodded Micaiah: if you find Avel, you have to convince him to trust you and turn against Erimus. I know you can do it. Everyone else you know what you need to do. she nodded im trusting everyone.

they nodded leaving calmly as Stefan stayed quietly and watched them leave.

Ceri started to leave once the others had gone, but tried to think where to even begin to look for him.

a few of the villagers were talking in town as a small group gathered Villager: ..if thats true then we should tell the Queen.

a woman spoke to her Villager: no! if that man knows then he will certainly come after us... my children and I are afraid enough.

the woman shook her head Villager: that robed scoundrel will get what he deserves.. the mercenaries hired to attack him are going to make sure he wont lay a hand on the Queen!

Ceri blinked. "Excuse me...mercenaries were hired to attack him? what ones?"

they looked to her as the one woman turned away but the other spoke up Villager: its alright, she is helping the queen, we can tell her. she smiled a bit as she spoke the townsmen hired mercenaries to go after the man who tried to take her life, recently my friend here found his hideout, a small shack down this path to the slums. I am not surprised such a person lives there but even so we have to help the queen and these people seemed to be more than happy to help..

Ceri nodded. "Thank you.. that really helps!" She bowed a little in thanks and darted off down the path, heading towards the slums to try to look for it.

as she made her way down to the slums thuggish men with axes surrounded the area around a small home while other townsman ran in fear. One Mercenary leading them started to shout out holding a hand axe Thrag: alright ya brat! ya got till the count of three to come out and accept your fate! One! Twooo!

Avel stared from a room up in the small home then pulled away as the group began throwing axes at him. The leader laughed and nodded Thrag: alright.. you three take some men and go around the back, you others start throwin the torches.

an elderly man blinked and looked to them Elder: w-what? torches? youll burn the slums... please don't I live here.

Thrag shoved the old man away growling Thrag: shut up! we got a job to do and were doin it! you two beat some sense into that geezer!

two thugs came by and grabbed him as he yelled Elder: no stop! please I beg of you! do what you want with me but dont burn the slums!

Ceri rushed forward, slamming her fists into the back of the two thugs necks, trying to knock them out as she jumped at them from behind.

the thugs dropped as the man looked. Thrag blinked turning his attention to her along with the group of mercenaries Thrag: huh? who the hell are you? ya got some nerve attackin the next Greil Mercenaries!

Ceri huffed. "You got some nerve attacking an old man like that, if that' s who you're planning to be!"

he leered and snarled Thrag: what?! peh some snooty haired brat thinks shes got bite does she?! fine well shut you up first! come on guys! he waved as two axe wielding mercenaries walked next to him then rushed at her with their axes and swing down at her.

Ceri ducked under the first swing of an axe , dodging by twisting her body as she braced her lower half at the same time, grabbing the man by the arm and using his momentum to toss him against the second attacker, hoping to knock both off balance.

the thug gasped being tossed at the other one knocking the two of them down. Now another one rushed at her from behind with a blade and swing at her back.

Ceri jumped to the side, dodging the slice, as she slid sideways turning as he passed to the side of her, and swung her elbow at his ribs as she turned, slamming it against them, to try to knock the wind out of him.

he was hit hard gurgling as he stumbled over. Now the other two got up as Thrag snarled Thrag: go on! get her! shes just one girl! they nodded and rushed forward jumping up at the same time to do a downward slash at her.

Ceri focused on the two of them, holding out her hand as she sent a small blast of fire at them both, trying to knock them back and away from her.

the two of them were knocked away as the fire bursted hitting them and knocked them out. Thrag blinked pulling back as the other mercenaries stepped back as well Thrag: what the?! shes got magic too? bah forget this.. were wasting time.. charge in that house and drag that brat out! leave this one to me! he rose his axe and tossed it at her as it spun towards her.

Ceri watched the axe carefully, but swung her arm out and grabbed for the handle, using it's momentum as she swung her body in a full spin and sent it back at Thrag.

he blinked as it came back at him then grinned and grabbed it in the air. He shook his head smirking Thrag: is that all you got? heheheh this hand axe aint a childs toy! he arched back and tossed it faster. the axe came at her at full speed but was stopped when a figure grabbed it in midair and landed next to her.

Thrag blinked Thrag: hey! what in the heck are you! ga! my axe! the figure quickly put the axe in his bag and ran off into the upper part of town you bastard! give me my axe back! ignoring her he rushed after the theif in full sprint dissapearing into the town

Ceri stared after them in surprise. "Well...that...happened.."

meanwhile a mercenary was tossed out of the second floor window of the house as the others fled knocking themselves over to run away. Avel walked out of the home tossing two unconscious thugs to the ground. He shook his head Avel: who sent all these guys at me? your next! he blinked and looked to her what? you again? crap! he ran down a small pathway deeper into the slums.

Ceri blinked but ran after him quickly, trying to follow. "Wait...! Please!"

he stopped and looked to two children handing them coins Avel: hey! you two slow her down okay? bye! he rushed off as the two short kids came and stood in front holding out their hands to block her way.

Ceri frowned, but kicked off the side of one of the slum house walls and jumped over the two kids, chasing after him. "Seriously.. ?!"

they watched in awe as she did. Avel shook his head running up a stairway Avel: gah! cant you take a hint! he kicked over a small stand of cabbages and potatoes as they fell down the stairway at her.

Ceri hopped onto the side wall of the stairs, and ran up the thin wall that acted as a hand hold for the stairs themselves trying to hop in front of him. "Would you stop!? I just want to talk..! I'm not after you for anything else!"

he stopped blinking confused Avel: talk? you did lots of talking getting in my way of killing the queen! do you know what you did! you cost me a chance of saving someone very important to me! he rose his fists and sent a right jab at her

Ceri took the hit, holding up her hands. "No, I didn't know.. but I found out after. I'm sorry... But if they are still able to be saved, I want try to help. I know how it feels to want to protect someone important to you and yet have it be prevented by someone else.. I don't want you to lose them."

he blinked and stopped then shook his head with a huff Avel: how do i know you wont just turn me in to the knights and everyone else who wants me? in fact you were with those thugs just a minute ago.

Ceri shook her head. "To be fair, you don't. You don't know me, but I also don't know you either. I have no reason to betray you or turn you in. In fact, the only reason I found out about those thugs, was because some townsfolk told me about them going after them.. apparently some of the townspeople hired those mercenaries to try to go after you, to help the queen.. I was trying to stop them. they were going to burn your home.. no one deserves that and it would have set the slums on fire.. too. And to be fully honest, I understand if you don't want to trust me... But I still want to help. I once lost my father to someone preventing me from helping him against being attacked... I don't want you to lose your important person to me acting on a whim, even if I meant well.."

he blinked then sighed Avel: alright.. if your really what you are and mean what you say then you can help me. First, follow me. he headed off down a small road in the town streets ive got a place we can talk at least.

She gave a small nod and followed after him. "Alright."

the two of them traveled down the path towards an old destroyed home. He cracked opened the door and walked inside sitting on a box. Avel: hm.. whats your deal then... and whats your name at that.

Ceri nodded. "My name is Ceri. As for my deal, I don't really have much of one. I only really ended up involved in all this by chance. I was defending an elder from some of the seer's men, when you happened to defend me and the other villagers along the way to the queen."

he blinked Avel: oh wait your that person? hah! you got dragged into all this too huh? still I guess thats better than nothing.. he stood up if you want to help me then were going to save my sister. To do that were going to Erimu's headquarters.

She nodded. "Alright. You know where that is, then?'

he nodded Avel: im supposed to meet up with them at a villa not too far from the castle. Surprisingly its not even noticed even though its so close to Micaiah. he growled my sister means everything to me and ill do anything to get her back..

She gave a nod. "I understand. Let's go!" She looked to him. "I'll help you get her back."

he nodded Avel: alright but before we do, you should go to the castle and tell the Queen. Tell her you know where he's hiding and if she wants to help a distraction could do. Sending in troops would be perfect, i could slip in and take my sister away with me.

Ceri nodded. "Alright. I'll head there now. Do you want me to meet you back here after?"

Avel nodded Avel: yep.

Ceri gave a nod and made her way out of the house. "Alright. I'll be back soon then." She started heading back to the castle.

making her way down the town square a group of the Seer's men marched in formation as the crowd watched them. They headed to the castle as the guards were moved aside, A man in a cloak made his way into the castle with a few men as the others stood watch around the gates.

She frowned at this, but made her way up to the gates.

A whisper came to her at the side. The same cloaked figure from before waved to her to approach ?: psst!

She blinked, but made her way over to the figure quietly. "You, again?"

he shook his head ?: thanks to you I sold that axe for a good bit. I will let you in on a secret. Follow me. he headed off towards the side of the castle that wasnt guarded and hurried her to follow him.

She blinked, but followed after him, wondering what it would be, but felt a little wary.

he nodded and pressed a wall softly. It moved revealing a turning doorway as he slipped inside ?: lets go!

She stared at it a moment, but followed him inside quickly, heading after. "Alright."

*he stopped as they appeared in a bedroom. Walking next to the door he slowly crept it open. On the other side Micaiah and a group of people talked to the visitors. he closed it then looked to her ?: I assume you are working with Avel right? its best you dont get spotted by Erimus or his men then. Take a peek out there.

She nodded at this but peeked out through the doorway, as she pulled it open a crack to get a view. "So that's who that is?"

no one responded however, it seemed the thief had already left.

She blinked, surprised as she looked back and realized they were gone.

on the other side in the throne room Micaiah's voice could be heard Micaiah: ...and you want me to take you as my husband in name? Ridiculous! you want to send us to war again!

Ceri turned back to looking through the doorway, listening as she did so.

a man growled as he shook his head ?: dont make this difficult your majesty! we all want this, everyone in Daein wants a new order. No need for war.

Meg shook her head Meg: yeah right! yall think we all want this? dont be puttin words in my mouth and callin it breakfast!

the man shook his head ?: your not even from Daein! country girl! go back to Crimea where you belong.

she huffed Meg: oh really? you gonna make me?

He growled ?: yes.. I am.

a voice broke them up of the man beside him ?: enough Heiyd. We didnt come to start a fight.

Micaiah shook her head Micaiah: why are you doing this? Daein is finally at peace Sir Erimus.

He shook his head Erimus: my queen Daein is rotting away faster than all others.. our power and might becoming soft and vain.. our warriors of victory becoming shrill elders. Daein rots and begs to use its teeth once more.

Micaiah shook her head Micaiah: what we have accomplished in the last three years is beyond what anyone could ask for. Youd throw that away for the chance to unite the world in war!?

Erimus shook his head Erimus: you presume im a war monger.. but Ashnards teachings have not given me an urge for war, all it needs is acceptance.

Micaiah hissed Micaiah: Acceptance?! That mad mans war caused a cascade of destruction that Daein nearly was destroyed from! many of my friends and family died under his rule and many more died during the goddess war, a near direct result of his wishes! Strong preying on the weak is never the way to live life!

a woman stepped forward and looked to Erimus ?: Master Erimus, she is not understanding her place, shall i use Hypnus?

he shook his head Erimus: come now Nastela, if we used it on everyone, what would be the point? They have to willingly give us the throne or else we will not be able to control the mass.

the door to the side opened up as Stefan walked out of the room. The group looked to him as some of Erimus's soldiers moved to surround him. Stefan glared as they blinked and backed away. He made his way next to Micaiah and shook his head Stefan: these people are not going to do anything but drag this land to the depths of the abyss. As an ambassador to my people and ruler, I ask that you toss this trash. Or shall I do it for you?

Micaiah looked to him as Heiyd growled and stepped forward Heiyd: peh a worthless branded cant... gah! before he could speak another word he was slashed across his shoulder and bled. pulling back he snarled as Nastela healed him ...son of a...

Erimus looked to Heiyd Erimus: you would be unwise to call him anything of sort.. this man could have killed you seven times with just that movement.

Stefan put away his blade and shook his head Stefan: mmm? you have a bit of skill.. i was aiming for your tongue.

Heiyd snarled Heiyd: ...you.. you worthless..

a voice came from the doorway ?: are you done with your sword measuring contest Sir Stefan? I think not..

a woman walked out of the room with large fox ears and a tail as she looked to the group and huffed ?: all this talk is boring, I got tired of waiting in the room especially if all the queen will do is talk. We all know she will say no to this cretin.

Micaiah looked to her Micaiah: Lady Natta!.. that is..

she looked to Micaiah and smirked Micaiah: am I wrong? just tell these ants to move along, I want to go back to Hatari soon.

Nastela growled Nastela: filthy sub human... how dare you talk to us that way..

Natta laughed and shook her head Natta: sub human? hah how old are you? that hasnt been said in years! especially to me. I think your age is showing well, my my your lip curled up and the wrinkles on your face shined out like warts on a toad when you said it.. did it make you feel that good? say it again old lady.

Nastela's eyes glowed as she prepared to attack but Erimus stopped her and bowed Erimus: Lady Natta the fox Queen. I understand your race is a new addition to the Laguz of Tellius.. to think others survived the great flood. I am at awe in your presence.

She smirked Natta: oh my a human that knows dignity? and it happens to be the one that doesnt speak the most. You might be a dignified man if you took that mask off. Although my eyes could see right through you either way. You reek of blood, lies and greed. A perfect one for my curse.

Erimus huffed Erimus: humph... im afraid your curses wont work on me.. I already carry something more vile. At any rate I assume the other Ambassadors are in there as well? let them all come then. I want them to know who shall rule this kingdom.

a voice of a man came from the doorway as he closed the door behind him walking out. His ears lowered as he looked to everyone ?: I couldnt help but hear that. I dont remember anyone calling an odious man as yourself king.

Erimus shook his head Erimus: it is fate Master Yagan. Hatari and the Fox lands in it, are welcome to be the council i need.

Heiyd laughed Heyid: hah.. thats just what you need master, dogs and foxes with he stared to Stefan that following you and asking for scraps!

Erimus sighed Erimus: Heiyd... you again persist in speaking your mind..

he looked as Erimus rose his hand and soon Heiyd became engulfed in black flames Heiyd: huh...hhgnnahhhhh! Master please! auuguh!

the group looked as Micaiah blinked Micaiah: those fires... are of a black dragon!

Nastela nodded as she rose her hand and suddenly Heiyd vanished into thin air Nastela: he is gone my lord. I am sorry for your use of power. May he burn in the Kauku caves for his sins.

Stefan blinked Stefan: hmm.. those cave are all the way near begnion.. im impressed.

Micaiah closed her eyes Micaiah: Erimus, ive had enough.. I ask you to leave this land.. I am giving you one day to leave or be imprisoned. I will fight if i have to.. and i will win.

He shook his head Erimus: Queen Micaiah, I have seen the future, and it is with your death at the hands of a figure in half armor right in this very room. I end up destroying him but i cannot save you if you do not let me. Give me the throne and I will save all of Daein the chance to mourn its Queen.

Micaiah sighed Micaiah: ...ive been courteous just like Queen Elincia would be.. but now i'm going to be myself..

he blinked and suddenly felt an overwhelming pressure as he was forced to kneel, soon everyone of his followers were forced to kneel as well. Micaiah stood over him with blue flames surrounding her Micaiah: I dont want you here anymore! leave my sight right now! in an instant a wave of blue flames made them vanish away along with every one of his troops outside of the castle. She sighed and sat down in the throne once more.

Natta blinked as she shivered Natta: the azure flames... geez... that was scary..

Stefan smirked Stefan: where in the world did you send them?

she shook her head Micaiah: there still in Daein, i just sent them to wherever they crawled out of..

Natta sighed Natta: should have sent them back to a farm, they can talk to the sheep to convince them to follow him.

Meg laughed Meg: hahaha I dont think the sheep would wanna!

Ceri opened the door and quietly made her way into the room. "I ..um.. actually have some news about that.."

the group looked to her as Natta yelped and moved behind Micaiah Natta: whose that! geez... you wanna give me a heart attack?!

Micaiah patted her hand Micaiah: its alright Lady Natta. Although im surprised she snuck up on you.

Natta shook her head Natta: doesnt happen often! ...what kind of person are you? then again.. pass..

Ceri blinked. "Uh... in any case.. I found him.."

Micaiah blinked standing up Micaiah: you did? thats great! is he alright?

Ceri nodded. "Yep! He's safe, for the moment.. though ran into a group of mercenaries at one point that the townsfolk had hired to go after him.." She briefly explained what had happened and what he was asking of the queen.

Micaiah nodded Micaiah: hmm.. I see.. then if he needs a distraction he will get it! I believe its time to send out the Daein Brigade army. I will go as well.. im really tired of listening to that fool.. its time I did something.

Stefan smiled Stefan: allow me to come your highness!

Micaiah blinked Micaiah: ah.. um.. are you sure?

Stefan nodded Stefan: of course, think of it as cooperation between our two countries.. more than that.. that man annoys me.

Natta blinked Natta: Master Stefan is going? she whispered a bit that means i wont be safe here... she waved ill go too then! im mad at that old lady.

Yagan nodded Yagan: I suppose then ill hold down the fort.. although the wolf tribe with me should be more than enough.

Micaiah nodded Micaiah: then its settled.. Ceri, you should head back to Avel. We will head out soon.

Ceri nodded and made her way out, heading through the gates this time as she started back towards their meeting place.

once outside the thief from before stared at her in the streets. He waved a bit as he vanished in the crowd once more.

She blinked, but smiled, giving a small wave, in return as he vanished. She then continued on her way.

she finally returned to Avel's hideout opening the door slowly as Avel put on leather gauntlets. He looked to her calmly Avel: how did it go?

Ceri gave a nod, as she entered and filled him in on what had happened.

he nodded Avel: thats great! then we should head out now, ive gotten everything i need so were ready. he stood up and started out to the door without you i might not stand a chance at getting her back..

She followed him outside. "No worries! I'll be with you, the whole way!"

he nodded Avel: im glad, things are going to be tough from here.. he headed out with her towards a side path in the slums to the castle and stopped at a large cathedral like building. Guards stayed walking around the area with more guards in every part of the windows. Avel nodded hm.. thought so.. the queen must have really shook them up.. but we can go through another way.. he moved toward a small stone building next to the area as the guards passed not noticing then waved to her to follow.

She followed after him next, moving over to it.

moving next to the doorway he stopped and looked as a guard looked to him. He held out a bag of coins and nodded Avel: ive brought it.. here.. sold everything I had but it's fine.. i'm not coming back.

the guard nodded and opened the door Guard: good luck, I don't agree with the Seer's using your sister.. but i can't run away either.. please be careful.

he nodded waving to her as he passed by Avel: try to keep your head down, the Queens forces will be arriving soon. with that he moved further into the building down a stairway.

She nodded, placing her scarf over her hair to hide it for the time being, as she followed him down the stairs. "Got it.."

he nodded and covered himself in his tattered robe stitched up poorly as they headed through an underground pathway. Once further in he stopped and lifted a small door hatch above him arriving in a prison cell. He crawled out to the top of the hatch and held out his hand to help her up.

She reached for his hand, taking hold of it as she held on and climbed up next.

next he moved to the cell door and pulled the bars around the locks twisting them easily as he tore away the doors lock and opened the cell. He walked out and sniffed the air Avel: ...hm... where... where is she..

Ceri took a look at the cell, trying to see if there were any clues and to think of it as well. "Is there anywhere else they could have taken her? Like maybe something they'd need her for?"

he rose his hand Avel: shh.. its okay.. I know where she is.. the rose berry smell is coming from upstairs somewhere.. he headed toward the stairway and stopped theirs bound to be some guards in the central hall though...

Ceri nodded. "If there is.. I'll try to distract them. That way you can go get your sister and get her out of here."

he shook his head Avel: i wont leave you here, dont worry ill take them all on hyarrr! he rushed forward out of the room to the top of the stairs and readied to fight come get me!

She blinked but rushed up the stairs after him, following.

instead of being surrounded it was just an empty room. Avel blinked Avel: theres no one here... he looked around and noticed a stairway up. Avel nodded Avel: if there not here then no sense wasting time.. I can smell the rose berries up here.. he headed up quickly.

She nodded and followed him up the stairway.

the two traveled down a long hall with doors to each side as Avel headed further in finally opening a door and seeing inside Avel: ...where are you Julie.. shes here.. he searched around carefully to think they made her stay in this room...

She made her way in next, opening the door to inside of there for storage, trying to find her.

inside a little girl sniffled and looked up to her scared and shivering ?: ...

Avel blinked and moved in front grabbing her in his arms and picked her up Avel: Julie! are you okay?!

she nodded Julie: im fine.. but we.. we have to go.. you beat them here... there's someone coming, look out behind you!

Ceri turned around quickly, trying to look for them.

behind them a woman blinked stopping at the doorway ?: what the?! intruders? she glared to Julie damn.. think you can avoid your beating? she pulled out her blade these people will die in front of you! in a sprint she charged at Avel holding Julie

Ceri countered the blade, blocking it with her dagger from striking him as she braced her body while doing so. "No, we won't!"

she blinked surprised and pulled away. She shivered a bit and began to yell ?: Master Erimus! Lady Nastela! someone, help! their taking the kid!

Avel put Julie down and rushed to the woman. she gasped and swung her blade but he grabbed her arm and quickly tossed her towards the window breaking the boards blocking it as she fell out screaming Avel: no ones taking her away from me anymore!

Ceri nodded. "Nice one, but we should hurry, especially if anyone else was around to hear that.."

Avel nodded and picked up Julie once more Avel: your right. Time to get out of here! he headed out of the room.

the soldiers of the Seer found him as he headed out. Soldier: gah! how the heck did you get in here!

Ceri made her way out of the room, but sent a blast of fire at the soldiers, quickly, trying to clear a path for them.

they gasped and ducked as two of them were hit being knocked out by the fires. Two more climbed over them and charged at the group. Julie pointed her finger to them Julie: boom! suddenly a fireball bursted in front of them as the two were sent flying back and knocked against the wall out cold.

Avel nodded Avel: nice one.. lets keep going! he moved over the guards and headed down the stairway

Ceri followed after them down the stairs.

downstairs Erimus had walked through the main doors with a group of soldiers behind him. He blinked noticing Avel then Julie and shook his head frantically Erimus: no! not now of all times.. GET HER BACK THIS INSTANT! he waved his hand as spear troops rushed forward surrounding them.

Ceri blinked, looking at the troops, warily and a little nervously.

Julie rose her hand Julie: flame shower! suddenly a small swirl of flames appeared and rained down on the soldiers as they scattered yelling. Avel took the chance and ran down the next set of stairs.

Ceri followed after them quickly, rushing down the stairs during the attack.

with her still in his hands holding on he moved toward the secret entrence as the soldiers came down the stairs behind them. He grabbed the door hatch and pulled it off then hopped down Avel: just a little more..

Ceri sent fire at the soldiers after hopping down, sending it shooting upwards, as she tried to buy them some time.

the soldiers reeled back avoiding the flames as the group ran through the pathway heading back up and out the way they came. Outside however he came to a stop as Erimus stood in front with Nastela beside him. She rose her hand as soldiers soon appeared behind and on the other side of them. Too many to count. Avel gripped onto Julie as Erimus shook his head Erimus: her visions are what i need! you will not take her from me! that girl is the key to me gaining power and I shall not rest until all of Daein is in my hands even if it means making her suffer more!

suddenly arrows rained down on both sides as soldiers appeared in the east. Micaiah dressed in her own outfit rose her hand sending light up as soldiers charged at the group. Micaiah: everyone go!

Erimus's soldiers panicked as they scattered not ready for real battle. Erimus himself growled glowing as he rose his hand at Avel and sent a dark ball of fire to him. Julie countered it waving her finger and sent a wave of fire that easily dispersed his flames toward them. He snarled Erimus: damned fire dragon girl!

Avel shook his head Avel: you wont stop us, not as long as were together!

Ceri readied herself for a fight, wondering what he'd try.

Erimus growled and looked to Nastela Erimus: if i cant have the child then no one will! Nastela transport them somewhere far far away! she nodded and began glowing.

Avel blinked and put Julie down then rushed at Erimus. He rose his hands sending flames up at him but Avel broke through them wiping them away quickly. He blinked surprised Avel: this isn't dragons fire.. this is black magic! imposter!

Ceri focused on Nastela, slashing at her with her dagger by tossing it at her shoulder. "Like hell you will!"

Nastela rose her hand as the dagger vanished and reappeared behind Ceri going towards her back.

Ceri ducked on instinct, letting it fly over her back as it was tossed and head right back at Nastela.

Nastela blinked and blocked the attack but the blade went in her hand. She gasped and growled trying to keep her focus but stopped and yelled out Nastela: gahhh! my hand! you little!

Erimus sighed Erimus: enough of this! he rose his hands forming a large orb of black flames that dove down at them but it was countered by light rays and destroyed. Micaiah and the rest had made their way over. Nastela blinked and rose her hand but a fox dived down at her knocking her to the ground as she fell unconsious.

Erimus soon became surrounded by the Daein brigade including Stefan and the armies as well. He shook his head kneeling Erimus: this is not how it was supposed to go!... damn brat! I was supposed to win.. i had it all!

Julie shook her head Julie: ..I can see the future... but i also lie too...

Erimus shivered and rushed forward charging at her in a fury Erimus: you little brat! he roared with black flames enveloping his body quickly rushing toward her to strangle her

Ceri rushed forward, getting in his way , arching her arm back and punched at his ribs from the side. "Get away from her!"

her punch landed as he was knocked back and fell to the ground with his mask shattering. He huffed and growled looking to her Erimus: this is... all your fault...

Micaiah blinked Micaiah: ...wait I know you..your part of the Theives Guild!

Edward nodded Edward: yes I remember.. when we were with Sothe, this guy attacked us leading the troops! I thought we kicked you and your crew out of Daein! Roume was it?

he snarled and shook his head Roume: the theives guild will take this place... you are outmatched... defeating me did nothing... here they come!...

suddenly the sky grew black and winged pegasai filled the air. Micaiah blinked and rushed toward the nearest edge of the city. She gasped seeing a huge force of soldiers rush toward the city then turned to the soldiers Micaiah: were under attack! everyone go!

the soldiers moved to the attackers as groups of them rushed forward being mowed down by knights on horses and attacked by pegasus units. Soon the outer wall of the city was overrun with troops. Roume moved next to Nastela as she got up Roume: now! do it now! get rid of the Queen of Daein!

Nastela struggled to stand and glowed now sending a huge orb of light at Micaiah as it started to grow and rush at her.

Ceri blinked, but had an idea and tossed her second dagger in front of the orb, placing it in front of Micaiah, so it might be hit first, instead.

the dagger was quickly teleported away as the spell dispersed. Roume smirked Roume: heh.. fool!... below her feet a widening spell circle formed engulfing her, Julie and Avel. Micaiah blinked and sent orbs of light down at Roume and Nastela engulfing them in energy and caused the two to pass out but the spell was already done and the three of them began to be warped away. Avel blinked Avel: oh crap!

Ceri yelped in surprise. "What the...?!"

Micaiah reached to them only to be stopped by the thief from before. He looked as his robe came off revealing it to be Sothe. He watched in dismay along with her as they were teleported away vanishing in light.