Fire Emblem Fates Equestria

by The Dark Brony

Chapter 6 - To The Astral Plane and Beyond

In the Astral Plane

As Corrin and everyone else that survived the massacre of Equestria arrived in the Astral Plane, what they saw amazed them.

The skies were filled with a myriad of beautiful colours similar to a painting. A grand castle surrounded by high brick walls loomed over them. Not only that, there appeared to be small patches of shrubbery that ranged from normal grass to the prettiest of flowers. There was even a beautiful lake in the center and fruit trees nearby.

Overall, a beautiful masterpiece made real!

“Amazing!” Mirror and Celestia said in awe.

“This is not what I was expecting,” Corrin added as he looked around sensing the latent power of the Dragon Veins around him.

Corrina was seen then walking up to Corrin. “What were you expecting then?” She asked as she had overheard him.

“I… don’t really know… I guess I didn’t know what to expect you know with how customizable your castles were in the games,” he whispered back to Corrina.

Corrina understood his meaning and gave him a subtle nod. She then whispered back, “I know. It surprised me as well.” She admitted. “But nonetheless, welcome to the Astral Plane!” She happily said to them.

Corrin then looked around before he realised there was an extreme lack of one thing… houses. He then looked to Corrina before suggesting “Corrina… maybe the first thing we should do here is to build a few homes for the survivors?”

Corrina was silent at first but then blushed embarrassingly. “Err...right! I had forgotten again!” She said. “Anyway, in order to begin building houses, you simply imagine one where there is a high concentration of Dragon Vein energy.” She then explained to him.

She then walked over to a random area, sat down cross-legged, and then suddenly, a faint glow appeared around her as a house suddenly popped up from out of nowhere next to her!

“So it’s as simple as that,” Corrin muttered before he walked towards where Corrina was before he opened his palm and closed his eyes before the same thing that had happen appeared in front of Corrin as a house around the same size on the one next to it appeared.

He then opened his eyes before he asked Corrina, “How many people do you think could get to one house while we build some others?”

Corrina got up from her position on the ground and said, “I believe up to around three to four people can live in one house each.” She said as she examined the houses impressed at how Corrin caught on so fast.

“We need a lot of houses… if only more than two of us could use Dragon Veins?”

Corrina put a hand to her chin and remembered something. “Oh right! I think there's a way to do so! All we have to do is use the Hoshidan skill Replicate. I have a scroll around here that teaches us it.” She suggested.

“That’s actually gonna really speed this up,” Corrin chuckled as he looked back to the crowd behind them seeing them looking at what had just happened in awe.

“Right!” Corrina said. “Just give me a few minutes and I'll be right back with the Replicate scroll.” She said, as she ran off in a random direction.

“Okay I’ll work out how many civilians we have,” Corrin muttered looking at the large group before he realised that it was not going to be an easy task.

Before he could get started, two civilians walked up to him as the female spoke to him. “Lord Corrin, you said you had a young child with you earlier correct?”

“Yes… I did… I’m sorry, if I seem a bit nervous… kind of new to leading people,” Corrin admitted

“Please don't mind us Lord Corrin.” The man spoke. “We only want to know if you have seen Snowdrop anywhere. We are her parents and got separated from her.”

A smile then appeared on Corrin’s face before he said “I can safely say that your daughter is safe, she was lucky. Your home had collapsed on top of her and was almost gone when we found her trapped in the rubble,” Corrin admitted.

Both of the parents couldn't help but gasp in shock, while Snowdrop’s mother hugged Corrin gratefully. “Thank you, sir!” She wept. “Thank you so much!”

“It was nothing… I’m just glad you survived the attack, I was worried that she would have lost her parents… like I have… twice.” Corrin admitted as he remembered both sets of parents he had lost in the last month.

“We are sorry to hear that King Corrin. Oh! Where are my manners? My name is Snow Globe.” Snowdrop’s mother said.

“And I'm Blizzard.” The father said.

“Well, Miss Snow Globe, Mr Blizzard, I’m glad to finally meet Snowdrop’s parents. I believe she was with Luna or Celestia when we left.” Corrin admitted.

Before he could say anything else, Mirror was seen bringing said girl over to her parents. “M-mother? F-father?” She whispered nervously.

“Snowdrop!” Both parents shouted happily as they embraced her happily, tears running down their faces.

“Sorry I was late Corrin. I had overheard them looking for Snowdrop and assumed they went to you. I then brought the girl here to you and them.” Mirror explained with a smile.

“Mirror, thank you for helping to reunite them… but we also need to work out just how many people we need to cater for now.”

“Right away!” Mirror said, suddenly serious. He then pulled out a notepad and said, “From how many I've counted so far, about forty-five people have survived. Including the children.” He reported.

That caused Corrin to cringe before he asked “How many of the survivors… lost their parents?”

Mirror then dropped his head slightly and said, “Honestly, I believe about ten to fifteen.” He said solemnly. “We should be grateful it wasn't more.” He said.

Corrin then looked at Mirror before he said “This is not good…. Mirror… I think we will need to take the children in ourselves… we can’t leave them without families. Once we have enough homes, we’ll see if any families will be willing to cater for one or two of them.”

Mirror nodded in agreement. “Perhaps for the meantime, we should ask Corrina to help you make an orphanage until then?” He suggested to Corrin.

“I think you’re right as always Mirror… it’s just where to put it… and who to look after it.”

“Ummm...milord?” A nervous Snowdrop tugged on Corrin’s leg. “I might ha-have a suggestion. Why not h-have m-my family and I take c-care of them near the l-lake? That way t-they'll have fresh food and w-water?” She suggested, while her parents looked on in pride.

Corrin then looked to the three of them before he said “Are you three sure about this… I wouldn’t want to force this on you.”

“We would be happy to King Corrin.” Blizzard said. “We've always wanted to see what it was like to care for those who can't protect themselves. We actually ran an orphanage once in our old town.” He explained as his wife nodded.

“It’s going to take a while to get used to that title,” Corrin groaned before he added “Well then… I would like to thank the three of you for this, you have my upmost respect for what you're doing.”

“Thank you.” Snow Globe said. “We’re happy to help.” She then smiled. “And once again, we thank you for finding our daughter.”

“Well then, I guess I’ll make that my first objective here, build an Orphanage, I’ll make sure we have enough room to expand if necessary.”

“Corrin!” Corrin then heard a voice as a roughly breathing Corrina ran up to him. “Sorry I took so long, but here's the Replicate Scroll! Are you ready to learn?” She asked while panting slightly.

“Yes, I’m ready… also looks like we reunited Snowdrop with her parents, and they’ve agreed to look after any Orphaned kids from the attack.”

Corrina clapped her hands together happily, “That's fantastic to hear!” She smiled. She then gave Snowdrop a pat on the head. “We sure will miss ya little one.” Snowdrop could only smile back shyly.

Corrina then stood up and gave a scroll to Corrin while she took the other. “Alright. All you have to do is open the scroll, and focus on wanting to learn the skill. You should then feel knowledge of it pouring into you and try the skill out. Are you with me?” She explained in detail.

“I think so,” Corrin replied as he opened the Scroll as he slowed his breathing and focused before he began to feel like the information of the scroll was already being added to his memories.

Corrina did the same and felt the knowledge of Replicate now engraved into her mind. She then looked to Corrin, whom nodded, and both said “Replicate!” As soon as that was said, two exact copies of them appeared, no detail left behind. They were flawless.

The four of them then looked at each other as the original Corrin said “Corrina, could you build the houses, I'll work on an Orphanage.”

Corrina nodded and said, “Sure. I can handle that. But before I do so, do you need my clone to help you and yours out?”

“I think with two of us we’ll be fine… if anything we need one of them to work out exactly how many houses we need to make.”

“Good point.” Corrina agreed. “I'll get to work on those houses then while my clone does what you instructed. Also, in order to command the clone, simply send it the instructions mentally.” She then ran off and began to build houses as per Corrin’s instructions.

Corrin then nodded to his clone before he said to Snow Globe “Would you like to see what the Orphanage is like once it’s built?”

Snow Globe along with Blizzard and Snowdrop nodded eagerly. They were looking forward to what their King could do.

---

Once they reached the lake Corrin looked around as he felt numerous instances of Dragon Veins surrounding him before he asked Snow Globe “Anywhere specific you want the Orphanage here?”

Snow Globe put a hand to her chin in thought. After a few minutes, she replied, “I believe the orphanage should at least be by the lake between those two trees.” She said as she pointed out the layout for Corrin.

“Hmm… so a small entrance that is between the trees that goes back towards the lake… does that sound good to you?”

“It's perfect!” Blizzard nodded approvingly.

“Okay then, give me a second,” Corrin replied as both him and his clone closed their eyes placing their palms outwards as faint glow appeared where Snow Globe had suggested before a large building manifested exactly like she had asked for.

The couple, along with Snowdrop, all looked at the building and after a few agonising seconds of silence said in unison, “We love it!”

Snow Globe then came over Corrin and bowed. “Thank you so much, Lord Corrin. We couldn't be happier with a building such as this.”

“It’s not a problem as long as you keep your promise and help everyone I have no problem with supporting you in the best way I can,” Corrin said proudly as he looked at the building.

“We swear on our lives my king,” Blizzard promised with Snowdrop nodding as well.

Corrin just smiled back before he said “Do you want to help gather the children and lead them here, maybe an idea so you know who you have to look after.”

“Hmm….what do you think Snowdrop?” Snow Globe asked. “You can make lots of friends this way!”

Snowdrop shyly looked away before whispering, “Yes please.”

“Then it's settled! We'd love to.” Blizzard said.

Corrin then knelt down to Snowdrop before he said “If you ever need my help, you know where to find me… okay.”

“O-okay Corrin.” Snowdrop said still stuttering a little but with a smile on her face.

“It’s not a problem,” Corrin replied before saying “Shall we see how Corrina’s doing?”

“Why not?” They said.

“Okay then,” Corrin replied with a smile before the group made their way back towards where everyone had arrived earlier.

---

Corrina rubbed her forehead of sweat. Doing all these houses sure was a big chore, despite having a Replica to help. As she continued working, her thoughts drifted to her male counterpart.

She remembered that when she first met him, it was during the battle for Equestria, and he did not hesitate when he met her. He was both kindhearted and strong, loyal to a fault, and a good friend. `But do I want him as something more??’ She thought.

She shook her head with a blush, now was not the time to think about those things. And when did she develop a crush on him anyway?! Nonetheless, she continued working on the final house, when she heard Corrin’s voice behind her.

“Not a bad job Corrina, you did a lot better than I could have.”

With a startled ‘eep’, she jumped in the air and embarrassedly said, “OHMYGOSH! Corrin?! You scared me!” She exclaimed.

“Sorry… should have waited… my bad,” he chuckled.

Corrina gave a mock glare at Corrin and crossed her arms. “Fine. But you owe me back for that!” She said.

“I think I already owe you a lot… what is that now… three favours?”

Corrina facefaulted at that. He was keeping count this whole time?! She couldn't help but mentally shake her head in exasperation. “I don't know.” She said. “You tell me.” Both then laughed.

“One for saving my sisters, one for the houses and now this,” he clarified with a smirk.

Corrina sighed. “Good point. Touché.”

“Not really… I just feel like you're doing everything and I'm not doing anything to repay you for your kindness… makes me feel like I’m not showing you any respect you know.”

Corrina could only laugh. “I understand completely Corrin. I was like that with Gunter. But know this, I'm sure you'll be able to show ME up someday too!” She happily smiled. “Quit doubting yourself man. Or else I may see you go emo!” They then had another good laugh at that.

“Yeah…” Corrin then thought back to the letter he sent the day he arrived before he muttered “I wonder if he ever got that message I sent?”

Thankfully, Corrina didn't hear him, but she did say “So what now? I believe all the houses are done.” She reported.

Corrin then shook his head before he said “Right…. We need to get everyone moved in, then wait for a report back from Mirror on our current population.”

Corrina nodded and then saw someone in the distance. “Looks like Mirror is already on his way.” She said giggling.

“He always does have good timing doesn’t he,” Corrin chuckled.

As Corrina nodded, said young butler arrived and saluted. “Ah! Corrin. I have all the reports set up.” He said. “What would you like to hear first?” He asked.

“What information you got everything you have could help,” Corrin admitted calmly.

Mirror then pulled out three scrolls. “I have one on food and other equipment, along with current housing/population, and finally, money finances.” He said.

“I have a feeling I need to know our current population first.”

Mirror nodded at Corrin’s suggestion and said, “Well, we have a total amount of at least eighty to one hundred survivors, while there are twice as many houses for future refugees.” He said with a smile.

“That's good… but what about supplies… where do we stand on that right now.”

“We currently have about...5 days worth of food. Enough for us and the survivors. Although I would suggest getting more soon.”

“That was my biggest concern… we’ll need to get fields ready and grow some crops… but they’ll need time to grow.”

Corrina then interrupted. “Maybe not, there might be a spell that accelerates crop growth in the study.” She said. “I'll go look. Be right back!” She then sped off.

“Okay and while she looks into that… I’m guessing this is the worst news now… what do our finances look like… I doubt it’s good.”

“If only Corrin. From what I could find and the little some civilians saved up, there's a total of only 200 gold coins.” Mirror said sadly.

“That was what I was fearing… we’ll need to send a group back to Equestria to find well anything we can use... trades out the question so we need to find some way of making money here.”

“Well Corrin, unfortunately, I've no ideas that could help at the moment...unless…” he trailed off with a small grin growing on his features.

“Right now I'm open to any suggestions buddy.”

“Alright. I believe our best bet is the Wandering Merchant Anna. She is known far and wide for her services and abilities to open up realms filled with money and other items.” Mirror said. “Although those parts are merely rumours…”

“Any idea where we can find this Anna… she may be a good ally to get on our side.”

Mirror paused for a moment. “Well, I believe she said she had business in Rainbow Canyon, a place known for its beautiful gemstones. She's looking for one in particular. The Devil’s Eye. Perhaps if we find it, she may help us?” He suggested.

“That's a good idea… but we’d need a group of us to find it… and we are being hunted by those things so we would need to go as a group.” Corrin admitted.

Mirror nodded when a voice suddenly spoke. “Milord.”

Corrin turned around and saw Gunter behind him. “Might I suggest finding some allies in a certain place I know of?” He suggested.

“Who do you thinking of Gunter?” Corrin asked.

Gunter cleared his threat before saying, “There's a place called Mercenary’s Keep, where people that used to work for the King and Queen live there, but was banished due to some haughty nobles.” Gunter explained.

“Why am I not surprised by that fact,” Corrin groaned in annoyance.

“I believe my parents were actually apart of that…” Mirror said upsettingly in regret.

“Perhaps,” Gunter said. “But their loyalties lie to the halidom. There shouldn't be any danger there for the moment, but I believe we should head there next as quickly as possible.”

“That leave us at a bypass then…. We have almost no extra money and we need allies and soldiers to protect everyone…. Along with that we currently have only 5 days provisions to sustain our current population.”

“That won't be an issue!” Corrina said approaching them as she held up a book. “This book has the necessary spells to replicate and grow food very fast!”

“Okay scratch food of that list… but that still leaves finances and protection as an issue… and I’m betting any mercenaries will want money for their services.”

“U-umm...excuse me?” A familiar voice said behind them. Everyone turned around and saw Snowdrop alongside Luna and Celestia.

“Is something wrong Snowdrop?” Corrin asked.

“N-no, but I-I did overhear your d-dilemma, and so I thought I could give you this to help.” She then handed Corrin a few tickets of sorts.

“What is this for Snowdrop?”

Snowdrop shyly looked at the ground while Corrina gave a small gasp of surprise. “I know what these are!” She said. “They're tickets for a free trip to Rainbow Canyon absolutely with no need to pay! Where'd you get these Snowdrop?” She asked.

“O-oh! I got them from a special Wishing Well nearby…” she replied. “I simply wished for something to help you out, threw a coin, and walla!” She then smiled. “Although I think the wish has to be something important for it to work…”

“This could work… but who should go?”

Everyone put their hands to their chins. Corrin was right. WHO exactly should go?

Corrina then made a suggestion. “Well...I vote that me, Corrin, Gunter, and a healer come with, any objections to that? We DO have enough tickets.”

“But who to take as a healer… that's really only Mirror or Luna.” Corrin admitted.

Mirror then put in his own input. “If I may, I HAVE been teaching Luna some self-defense these past few months...I think she can handle this.” He then pulled out a simple Fire Tome. “The only thing we need is one of those Master Seals to make it official.”

“We did get five from the Tree of Harmony,” Corrin admitted.

“Can I please do this big brother? I really want to help!” Luna shouted with passion.

“Are you sure you can do this Luna… you are aware of the risks right?”

“I know. And even though those risks might bother me a little, what I want to do is help my big brother!” She insisted.

“Your father would kill me for letting you do this… you know that ” Corrin groaned as he passed her one of the Master Seals.

“Thank you big brother! I won't let you down.” Once Luna touched the Master Seal, it began to glow and rise above her. A flash of light then shone down on her and she looked a lot different. Her clothing was more refined, both beautiful yet also designed for combat. She held the Fire Tome in one hand and a Heal Staff in the other. “How do I look?” She asked with a hopeful smile.

“Honestly… I have no idea what to say,” Corrin said truthfully.

“Well, I do,” Corrina said. “Looking awesome Luna!” She gave the little girl a thumbs up with stars in her eyes.

Mirror could only facepalm and mutter something about girls being “troublesome”. Thankfully, no one heard him.

Corrin then looked at his gauntlets before he said “Maybe I should get a new style as well,” as he reached for one of the Master Seals.

“Wait,” Gunter said. “Let's not completely use up these Master Seals just yet. Also, you have to apparently have a certain amount of determination and experience to use these.” He advised.

“I should have expected that,” Corrin admitted putting the Master Seal away before he said “Mirror, Celestia… while we’re gone you’ll need to get this place running.”

“Understood. You may rely on me!” Mirror said with a smile.

Celestia walked up to Corrin and said, “Look after my sister. I will miss you both.” She said.

“You really think I plan on letting anything happen to either of you? We’ll be fine don’t worry.”

“Heh. Ok. Good point.” Celestia said while giggling.

“Just make sure you don’t burn this place to the ground… maybe help Snowdrop out at the Orphanage,” Corrin suggested.

“I-I would like the help, Princess…” Snowdrop smiled shyly. Celestia couldn't say no to such a cute face and nodded.

“Well, then we better get started… do we have any supplies for while we’re gone?”

“All packed for you, Corrin. I was prepared.” Mirror said, giving Corrin a bag filled with enough supplies for the trip.

“Thank you Mirror… did you plan that we would be doing this by any chance?”

“Why, whatever could you mean?” Mirror said with an innocent yet knowing grin.

“It doesn’t matter… let's get moving we have only a few days at best to get there and sort this mess out,” Corrin said as he nodded to Corrina.

Everyone else nodded back and they were then off towards their next adventure...

---

As soon as they reappeared they looked around them to see that they were back in the ruins of Everfree Castle, Corrin then turned to Luna before he said “Where actually is the Rainbow Canyon? Been kinda sheltered since I arrived here haven’t I.”

Luna hummed in thought for a few minutes before a metaphorical lightbulb went off above her head. “Ah! If I remember, it should be past Draconequus Village!” She exclaimed.

“What are Draconequus?” Corrina asked Luna as she had never seen one before.

Luna then replied, “It's hard to explain, but a Draconequus is a dragon-like creature with multiple different body parts of different animals. Basically, a mash-up of creatures stuck together.”

“Are they dangerous?” Gunter asked.

“No. Far from it. They're actually very nice!” Luna said with a smile.

“Maybe we can get them to ally with us, at least that we can protect each other… they are citizens of Equestria after all,” Corrin admitted.

“So I am to assume that we will stop at Draconequus Village first before we head off to Rainbow Canyon?” Gunter asked.

“If it’s on the way then there's no harm to drop by now is there, they may have some information we can use after all,” Corrin suggested. “Also… they need to know what happened to the King and Queen.”

“Then its settled. Let's go!” Corrina said pulling out a map that Mirror had given them. “It appears that Draconequus Village is only a short walk away from here. Give or take about an hour long walk.” She then looked to Corrin. “So...that sound like a good plan?”

“I couldn’t agree more besides long walks are nothing new for me… although I did have shoes before,” he chuckled.

Corrina laughed alongside him. “You'll get used to it.” She said with a smile.

“When we get a blacksmith setup I'll have a set made.”

“Well, if you want, then I guess it's up to you Corrin,” Corrina said.

“I know… let's get started, depending on when we get there we could stay the night there.”

“A splendid idea milord.” Gunter complimented. “In that case, we should move with haste no?”

“Agreed, let's get moving,” Corrin agreed with a smile as he began walking away from the ruins of The Everfree Castle taking one last look at it before walking away.

---

Meanwhile…

In a nearby cave, a young man covered in chitin and an exoskeleton along with soldier’s armor, hurried over to his leader. He was almost out of breath because of the news he hear from the evil forces of Nohr.

As he made his way to the leader’s chambers, he remembered what was said:

Flashback

Xero of Nohr was seen leading a rogue group of Changelings along with the Queen known as Chrysalis.

It was then that he spoke to her. “You know what you must do if you wish to serve our Master right Chrysalis?”

“Of course. And once our loyalty is proved, we gain access to join your army and absorb as much love as we need right?”

Xero simply smiled maliciously and said, “Yes.”

Neither noticed a long Changeling leave to inform his leader…

Flashback Over

Thorax, the one who had overheard everything gave out a small sigh and finally reached his leader’s chambers. He then kneeled and said, “I've got urgent news milady Akatsuki.”

“Thorax… what’s wrong?” a figure that was in a simple purple outfit and had purple eyes and hair asked as she slowly stood up.

Thorax took in a deep breath to control himself and stay composed. “It's HER milady. Chrysalis has done what you advised against! She's joined the legions of Nohr and Zerachiel!”

“As always, my mother always makes the stupidest of decisions, only thinking of the rewards and not the risks.”

“I've also got one other piece to tell you, your ahem ‘brother’ was seen there too…” Thorax said as he looked at the ground in shame. He never believed that both siblings would choose opposite sides.

“Dammit Shiroe… we agreed to not join her if she ever did this… Thorax… we’re leaving.”

Thorax cocked his head in curiosity. “To where? And just what're you planning?” He asked in worry.

“Right now we have only two options open to us, the first is to venture to the Everfree Castle and warn the King and Queen of this… the second is that we find that resistance and join them… i’m not going to force you to follow me… this is your choice.”

Thorax weighed his options. On one hand, if he did join, he and Akatsuki would have a better chance. But then again, his debt to them was far from over. So, he made his decision.

“I will go with you Akatsuki. My debt may be over to you and your family, but my friendship with you shall never waver!” He said in determination.

“Thorax… thank you… at least I know i’m not alone… we need to move before my mother finds us… if she learns of our betrayal she will kill us both on sight.”

“And what about Shiroe?” Thorax asked.

“Right now we have no way of getting my brother’s support… I hate to say it, but if he’s with them… we need to leave him. If we meet him again we can get him to follow us but for now… he is our enemy,”” She said sadly as she reached for a small purple sword that rested beside her.

“Right.” Thorax agreed. He then reached for his crimson lance and said, “For the future of our kind, Chrysalis must be stopped!”

“Right now we have no idea where the resistance is… and we are only two Changelings… we won’t be able to do much against my mother as we are.”

“Well, I did see that some foreign people are heading towards Draconequus Village. We could meet them there and ask for help?” Thorax suggested.

“I think that may be a good idea… we better get moving and… we better go into our own hive mind for now… I guess that's all we can do.”

“Alright then Akatsuki.” Thorax said with a smile. “Shall I lead the way then?” He laughed at his joke while Akatsuki did the same; both heading out.

Comments

[The Dark Brony]

7718935 okay then that's not a problem but I believe we mentioned why she's like that in the third chapter, also the pace is fast for a reason, things are supposed to be moving fast.

[The Villain in Glasses]

7719115

You glorious bastard you did it...

....Wait 'till they get a load of me. villainous chuckle