Waking Realities

Defensive Event: Fire Emblem: Kindred Ties

Episode 3

Waking Realities

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The Divine Dragon's Rage

Summary

After saving Peony from the black mana, the prince's party makes use of her powers to return to the waking world. Peony's words confirm that it is indeed Thórr who has set events into motion, but they'll need more information before they can track her down.

Dialogue

Nnngh... Peony, please! You have to wake up! You're Peony, the Sweet Dream! You're a kindly ljósálfar who brings pleasant dreams to mortals! Yes... Pleasant dreams... But grown-ups are bad dreams. Nightmares. We need them gone if we want to have happy dreams. N-no! I mean, yes, perhaps some grown-ups steal dreams from children—but there are others who fight to protect them! When we first met, you told me we were going to get along splendidly, remember? Even though you were a ljósálfar and I was an adult woman! I...would never say such a thing. Adults are miserable little mortals who have forgotten how to dream. I know you don't believe that! I still remember everything you told me that day... You said mortals are pure and innocent when they're children, but forget how to dream as they grow up and become more focused on reality. But you also said it had to be that way because we'd never survive if we were dreaming all the time. You said that even though we forget about you when we grow up, you still care about all of us. Don't you remember that? Please tell me you remember! I couldn't bear it if you forgot me! Hmm?! Sh-Sharena...? Is that...you? Yes, Peony! It's me! What...happened to me? There was a dark fog and then... I don't know. I can't remember anything else. It's okay, Peony. It doesn't matter now. You were just having a really bad dream. Oh, we ARE in a dream, aren't we? ...Er, but not in Ljósálfheimr. I think that's the case, yes. Anyway, Peony, do you know a way to get us out of here? Have you tried going to sleep? But we are already in a dream! Which means we ARE asleep, yes? Goodness, but this is confusing. Look, it doesn't need to make sense. Just let your brain spill out your ears and take off for Snoozytown. This is clearly quite simple for you. I wish I could say the same. Now, shall we all go nighty-night? Is this...where we were before? Hey, wake up! We're back! Goooood morning! Er...good morning to you. I suppose you're the one we have to thank for our safe return. Well, it was the least that I could do, seeing as how I caused all that trouble. I suppose you already know this, but I'm Peony, a ljósálfar from the dream land of Ljósálfheimr. I'm Euden, the seventh scion of Alberia. It's a pleasure. The pleasure is all mine! I know we've only just met, Peony, but can I ask you a few things? Wait! Lemme guess! You want to know where to find Thórr, right? Uh, yes, actually. Hee! Yeah, Sharena filled me in while you were asleep. Anyway, I feel like I've MET Thórr, but my memories are all jumbled and hazy, so I can't be certain. Sorry. I understand. For now, I hope you'll join us at the Halidom for a while? Thank you, Euden. Hey, we faeries gotta stick together! Er, or we faeries and lost...jam...farms... Whatever you are. Anyway, I'm Notte! Hee hee! Oh, but it is delightful to meet a faerie of the waking world. The thrill is all mine, sister! Yaaaaay! Oh, that is adorable. Are we certain we're out of the world of dreams?!