Sibling Bonds

Defensive Event: Fire Emblem: Kindred Ties

Episode 9

Sibling Bonds

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Summary

The party finds Alfonse, but he's been corrupted with black mana by the Empress and attacks his sister. But Zethia is moved when Sharena sheds a tear at having to face her brother, and manages to wrest back control of her body for long enough to save Alfonse.

Dialogue

Nnngh... Alfonse! Be strong, my brother! Sh-Sharena...? Yes, it's me! Your little sister has come to rescue you! No, Sharena! You mustn't! What they did to me... We understand the risk, Alfonse; but we can't resolve this situation without your power. You never hesitate to risk your life for someone else's, do you, Prince? I suppose that's just part of my nature. But I'm not the only one here who can say that, am I? Heh. Perhaps not. Come on. Let's get you somewhere safe. That assumes there is "somewhere safe" to be found in this world. But I assure you, there is not. In fact, one might say you are in the most dangerous place of all, standing next to the opener of gates as you are. Listen! I'm taking my brother back, and I won't let you stop me this time! Oh, I won't stop you. Take him, if you like! Take him AND his overloaded powers! Arrrrrrgghhhh! More rifts are opening! Do I really need to remind you that the only thing holding back your friend's berserk rift power is...me? Once free of my control, rifts will overrun the realm, eventually pulling everything into the space between worlds. Unless...I were to give you an opportunity to stop it, my dear brother. What devil's bargain are you looking to propose now? Accept the power of the Other. Use it to hold the rifts at bay. The power of the Other...! No, Prince Euden! If you did it, you... ...You would no longer be yourself? True. Indeed, it might even claim your own life. But surely you would agree that one little life is a worthwhile sacrifice when set on the scales against an entire world! I reject your offer. I will not risk everything on so vile a power. People have entrusted me with the fate of this land—including our guests from another world and the sister whose body you have stolen. I will not let them down! Ah, what a pity. Well then, as a prelude to the end of all things, let us first sacrifice our otherworldly prince. Hnngh?! ...Gwaaaaaargh! Keep it together, Alfonse! Sh-Sharena... Run... Huh?! Aah! Nghh... I... The black mana is taking over Alfonse! If you don't stop it, it will corrupt him utterly. Will you continue to watch as brother and sister fight? Stand down, Sharena! I'll handle this! That is not the case, dragonblood prince. For you will be busy handling me. Thórr?! You're working for the Other?! I do not "work" for anyone—but it is true that we seek the selfsame goal of this world's destruction. Sharena! Alfonse! ...Damn it, I can't get near them! AAAAAAAH! Alfonse, don't do this! You need to wake up! This seems like an ideal time to change your mind, Brother. Or would you rather weep sad, salty tears as your friends from another world murder each other? Rrrgh! You don't have to worry about us, Prince Euden! I've battled otherworldly versions of Alfonse before. Fighting him here won't be a problem! *sniff* B-but then...why am I crying...? *sniff* *sob* Alfonse... Arrrrrrgh! I have to do something! Cease your feckless lamentations; all mortals feel powerless when standing before the might of a god. Although I will grant you this... It is within the power of mortals to defy that might. AARRRRGGGGHHH! AAAAAAaaaa... Hnngh... *pant* *pant* Alfonse is...calming down? The black mana is leaving him... But how? Euden... No... It can't be! I'll take care of the black mana... You just focus on rescuing them... Zethia, is that you?! Yes...but I can't hold it back much longer... I already feel myself...slipping away... Hold on, Zethia! I'm coming! I'll be okay, Euden... I'm...waiting for... Enough of this foolishness, Auspex! It appears you have underestimated the strength of humans, demon. Such are the results when they are pushed to their limits. I'm afraid I disagree. It is precisely BECAUSE I do not underestimate them that I must push them to the wall. I had thought to use his otherworldly power to destroy the dragons' plans, but... Ah, well. I find myself growing tired of this sad amusement. Do with them as you please, god of war. Even without the black mana, the power of Prince Alfonse will still rend this world asunder and doom it to oblivion. Farewell, Brother! I hope you're happy with your choices! Enjoy watching the world and everyone you love buuuurn! Prepare yourselves, mortals... for now you face the judgment of a god!