Dawn's True Destiny

A Long Agonizing Travel ~ Chapter 46

The heroes were strolling quietly through the streets. The fields were crowded with blood once more. Most heroes were just chilling and enjoying the ride. Chrom was watching the window and witnessing his entire world shift around him.

"Is something bothering you?" Neuvillette asked. Chrom looked over with confusion. "You seem focused on looking out the window. Something must be troubling you then..." Chrom looked at him and took one long sigh of defeat.

Chrom described, "There's this uncomfortable feeling about us not being able to get our hands on the sword. After all, I'm assuming the city is in ruins. Thus things are worrying me heavily, I couldn't tell you what is causing that. But I'm... worried for my health and for my family. They're safe but... what if by chance I don't end up fulfilling my promise and returning home safely as promised?"

"Fulfill your promise?"

"Well... I don't know but it's a promise to myself that once we finish our job at the city that I will return to my family," Chrom kept his arms crossed and just had a face of disappointment on him. Neuvillette took a deep breath and looked at everyone.

Neuvillette sighed, "We'll just need to face whatever ends up approaching us. But I appreciate you having that one promise you hold yourself to. Even if nobody else would pay much attention to it. But we're going to do whatever it takes to reassure the security and safety of this planet to the best of our ability." Chrom nodded as he gave a small smile to Neuvillette. The bus continued down its pathway as Tails was watching the GPS on the seat behind Mario's.

"Well I wasn't suspecting to-a get onto the roads that quickly, but it feels nice to see something different. Despite the... bodies all over the-a place," Mario said as he watched the road ahead. Several of the heroes nodded in agreement. Tsumugi was sitting in the back and appeared to be sewing something. Micaiah was sitting next to her.

"Hey uh, Tsumugi was it?"

"Yes? What would you want to know about plain old me?"

"Well... you're one of the only reformed villains on this team. What does it feel to be working for the heroes, with them knowing your past and everything," Micaiah questioned. Tsumugi stopped sewing and stared at the seat for a moment.

Tsumugi described, "It just feels... a bit confusing. There's some heroes who are rather respectful but others who are a bit uneasy. I don't blame anyone for acting the way they do. After all, plain old me just decided it would be hilarious to hurt them. I really shouldn't have done that as it's just plain stupid."

"I see... but it's alright. I'm certain all the things you've done were just accidents..."

"Do you really believe murder is an accident?" Micaiah's eyes widened in shock as Tsumugi looked out the window. "I know... it's disturbing to hear that but... I am the one who's plainly responsible for Kaede's death. There's a reason why Shuichi is heavily on edge with me. But I don't blame him in the slightest!" Micaiah stared at Tsumugi as she got back to sewing.

Micaiah laughed nervously, "You... well- can't excuse murder. But surely Mario is wishing to give you a shot because he realizes the potential inside of you. There's a reason why me and Alcryst were recruited to be substituted helpers of the team. Mario knows who he is dealing with. Which is why I have confidence in you!" Micaiah gave a bright smile to Tsumugi as she looked at her. Thinking over what Micaiah had said, and giving a smile in return.

Tsumugi giggled, "I guess you make a point there. But I have a long way to go to prove myself as a worthy hero to everyone else. But even if the Exalt of Ylisse is willing to give me a shot. Surely I will be able to make it!" Micaiah clapped as some of the heroes turned over. Some just stayed quiet as others clapped as well. Tsumugi turned red as Micaiah hugged her.

"It's okay, if you need any sort of reassurance you have a friend. Me," Micaiah said with a smile. Tsumugi stared at her and nodded vigorously. She hugged Micaiah in return. A few hours started to pass by. Not a whole lot was truly going on. The heroes continued watching the roads continued to drench themselves in blood. There was barely anyone alive.

Luigi groaned, "So much blood scattered everywhere! How much-a longer will it take before we get to the city?" Tails looked at his GPS and looked toward Luigi.

"We got ourselves about two more hours before getting there, but don't worry! We're going to ensure everything is going correctly to plan!" Tails giggled. Luigi stared at him with nervousness and Tails just did a long sigh. "So far, we're on track to arriving there in time. And the conditions have been... oddly... calm?"

Sonic cheered, "That means everything is going GREAT!"

"That means that something seriously BAD is going to happen dumbass," Shez grunted. Sonic looked at him and then back at everyone else.

Knuckles yelled, "Whatever comes our way. I won't be afraid to show my STRENGTH! HAH!" He punched the seat in front of him and shoved Shuichi and Marianen ahead.

"WATCH IT!" Shuichi yelled. Marianne smiled gently as Knuckles slammed back in embarrassment. Sonic patted him on the back. Chrom continued watching the roads, wondering of what was truly going on in the world that was collapsing beside him.

Chrom sighed, "We have two hours until we get there... but there's nothing else to do. There's just... the dismay of the planet."

"Buttt... LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE! Once we find whoever is causing this madness we can put a SLAM end to it!" Hu Tao cheered. Neuvillette shook his head as Furina pulled Hu Tao down to counsel her.

Chrom sighed, "I suppose Hu Tao makes a point. We just need to find whoever is causing this and then put an end to it. The doctors are trying to make the best solution they can. But how likely is it that it's going to ACTUALLY work?"

"We just have to-a wait and see," Mario sighed. Chrom looked down at himself and then at the ceiling. There were people who were upstairs, probably talking about some things together. Chrom looked down again and put his hands to his chest.

Sonic encouraged, "Let's not worry THAT much everyone. We got a whole future ahead of us and *I* predict that we're going to stop this once we get our hands on the chaos sword! Who's WITH ME!!" Sonic raised his hand up and Tails was the only other person to raise their hand in return. "Wow, I guess you guys don't need any encouragement."

Furina ordered, "Sonic we appreciate your help but right now all we want is some peace and quiet..." Sonic sat down in defeat as the bus continued down its pathway. Sonic put a song on to help balance out the silence. Some heroes lifted their heads in confusion as it played some strange melody.

"What the..." Mario asked as he changed the channel. But then it changed to something much more peaceful. It sounded like a soft sorrowful melody of wanting to remember. A melody that would be described as. Mario continued watching the road as the heroes just sat back. Thinking about what was happening. But this melody had struck Chrom in the core.

It gave a melody of wanting to remember the past. Chrom could remember the time before Emelia passed away. Everything was perfect for him, despite some troubles in the past he felt alive. Ever since Emelia had passed away. He hasn't been the same person, anxious about wanting to accept help and worried about being backstabbed. He's been overprotective of the people he cares about the most that he forgot what they felt. And it struck him into the core.

Chrom started crying softly as Neuvillette noticed him. Neuvillette put his hand on Chrom's back as Chrom continued crying. Unsure of what to do, but he just wanted to reassure him that everything was going to turn out okay. Chrom looked over toward Neuvillette and just went in for an embrace. Neuvillette hugged Chrom back as Chrom continued crying into his arms, now that crying turned into sobbing.

"I want my life back..."

"What?"

"I want my life back where my family is happy together. Where Emelia never died and this fighting never occurred. I want to be in that life where Emelia and I are happy together with all my kids... I ask for that only..." Chrom weeped. He continued crying as Neuvillette stared down at him. "I want my life back to the way it was. That's the only thing I ask for in my entire life. Please... bring it back to me. I don't want to suffer... no... more..."