In those recalls of memories
Evil darkness filled out through the nights
The world was under a long nightmare
It was days of endless mourning
Hollow sky filled with somber
Then there descended 12 gods
fought against the evil
called the lights, burned out all the demons
The lost hope in this world
awakened once again...

Prologue: The Coming of The Holy Knights

Narrator: No this story is not about Ark's world, but a whole new world. This story is about Ark in the Yugdral continent.
the middle of the Jugdral continent, there's a Kingdom Grandbell, which was founded by one of the 12 ancient Holy Warriors, Leim the Saint.
Grandbell consists of one royal house that is headed by the decendant of Leim, and six other nobel houses lead by other holy warriors.
Each Nobel house has its own fife and army. They hold their own dukedoms and stand as independent unities while attending the main royal family. The young Prince Kult manages Grandbell's affairs, for King Azmule is growing old.
Lord Byron of Chalphy, the Prince's most trusted nobel takes Lord Ling of Jungvi together to assist Kult in governing the country.
Lord Leptor of Freege feels his position, as a Prime Minister, being undermined. And so he allies himself with the greedy Lord Rangobalt of Dozel, making up the off-control party.
Alvis, the young lord of the House of Velthomer commands King Azmul's personal army, so he's not involved in any political actions.
Father Claude, the High Priest and Lord of the House of Edda is the only one who feels the danger in this, but he harbors his concern.
To make matters worse, an urgent situation arose in the east.
The town Darna in the Yied desert, which has been cooperative with Grandbell, was invaded by the barbaric Isaac Kingdom. People were massively killed.
The public all over Grandbell demand to strike back to the barbarians, and soon a total counter-offensive against Isaac is put up.
As mentioned before, King Azmul is old, so Prince Kult leads the noble-allied armies to battle instead.
Lord Byron, as a reknowned warrior, stays constantly by the Prince's side.
After most forces are sent out for battles, Grandbell is left without much defence.
Nothing could go wrong, as the adjacing countries, Agustria at west and Verdane at southwest were both allied with Grandbell.
Neverthless the alliance is easily broken up. Clueless for Grandbell, Verdane Prince Gandolf has lead his army crossed the border and surrounded Jungvi's castle.
Left in the castle there's only Lord Ling's daughter Edin.
Next to Jungvi, Byron's son Ark remained in Chalphy castle, who was to protect the country while the outside battle goes.
Ark was a childhood friend of Edin, and he immidately sets off to to rescue her. Ark says to himself: "I can't let those barbarians take her!"
It's the year Grand 757...
Destinies have been marked, yet nobody knows of the tragedy that will unfold in the years to come.
Narrator: Ark is right now reading a book called Fire Emblem: Geneology of The Holy War. Little does he know the adventure that is installed for him.
Ark: The barbarians surrounded Yungvy castle. Most of the army left with Lord Ling and very little knights are left to protect the castle. The barbarians easily breaks through the castle defence and...
Elle: Ark!! Ark!!
Ark: Err huh, oh hi Elle.
Elle: What are you reading?
Ark: It's called Fire Emblem.
Elle: Must be a good book. I was standing here for 10 minutes and you didn't even notice me. Anyway it's getting late and you should go to bed. Don't forget that you're gonna get up early to watch the end of the world with me.
Ark: Ok I'm going. Good night.
Narrator: Elle leaves Ark's room (no more more death match tonight I guess).
Ark: End of the world?? She probably means sun rise. And if I'm late then it's the end of the world for me.
Narrator: Later that night something strange happened. E.T. pops out of the book and grabs me. AAAAARRRRGGGGGGHHHHHHHH I don't want to go... Oh wait sorry that was my dream. Anyway the book started glowing, then a whirlwind pulled Ark into the book.
Mideel: Edin your highness, our castle is totally surrounded by the enemy. It's all that we're too useless, that we can't even guard a Lady well...
Edin: It is alright, Mideel.
...Everyone fought the best. As for me, it doesn't really matter now. What matters is how to let as many people survive this as possible.
Mideel: Please, no, Edin your highness. We are all determined to protect you, even with our own lives, until the last moment.
Edin: ...Thank you, Mideel. ...I am sorry.
Narrator: Mean while Ark is still sleeping.
Knight: Sir Ark please wake up, Sir Ark!
Ark: Huh err... not now... Elle... let me sleep... some more.
Knight: HUH!?!? Sir Ark it's me Noish.
Ark: Give me a kiss first Elle...
Narrator: Ark opened his eyes and saw a young knight looking at him. Ark poped out of bed and runs around screaming.
Ark: AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH I stuck in the Twilight Zone.
Noish: Sir Ark are you alright? It's me Noish.
Ark: It talks, and it knows my name!!!!! Did you called me Sir Ark? *thinks to himself* Wow I must be in the world of Fire Emblem cool!!!
Noish: Gandolf's army has surrounded Yungvy castle. Your friend Edin is in danger, we have to help her.
Ark: Wow, just like in the prologue err I mean Noish I'm going to rescue her. Take good care after I left!
Noish: Please wait a second, Sir. Are you saying that you're going alone?
Ark: All the army went away with my father for the counter-offence, and we don't have much battle force left. Even though Verdanes are barbarians, they are massive. I can't ask you to go with my reckless attack that'll probably cost my life.
Noish: I can't believe it, Sir. I was born to be a knight, and I shall die in a battle! How could I dare to live on my own if my Lord is killed like this? We are definitely going with you. Alec, I bet it's the same for you, isn't it?
Alec: Hi this is Alec, I'm not home right now so please leave a message after the beep. BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEPPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Narrator: Everyone stares at Alec.
Alec: ... Yeah yeah alright let's all go get killed. But even though Jungvi castle is our major concern, we also have other villages to keep an eye on. The barbarians love to destroy villages along their attack, mocking properties, burning houses, and killing people. We must reach the villages and send warnings about barbarians in advance.
Ark: That is very true... Protecting the people is our duty. Good point, Alec.
Alec: Well... actually Yomi made that comment. Just like his grandfather The Great Lord Schall, Yomi has a lot of insight to things despite being a child.
Ark: Yomi? He's here too? Yomi, if you're here please come out.
Narrator: Instead of a pink floating bat head... type thing, a boy with a bad hair cut came out.
Yomi: Sir Sigurd, sorry for coming unpermitted. But if you are going to fight, please take me with you. I don't like to stay alone.
Ark: But you're still a kid! Are you serious?
Yomi: I am fourteen already. And even though I can't fight, I am good enough to lead.
Ark: OK, I'll take you. You've been afterall an apprentice knight with me for 2 years, and maybe it's time for you to experience a battle feeling. But it is still too early to let you fight. All you can do is to stay and talk with me.
Yomi: Yes! Thank you very much!!
Noish: Sir Ark, what about our castle's defence? We can't go without a base keeper. If any of the Verdanes captured our own castle, it's doomsday for us.
Alec: Well Noish, the protection of our castle is up to only one man and no one else! Isn't that so, Adan!!
Narrator: A guy that looks VERY much like Frankenstein's monster came in.
Adan: Duh...
Alec: Steady, Strong, Slow, and Stupid! You fit the 3 standard best!! And the fourth one is a bonus.
Adan: Steady, strong, ans stupid sounds good to me, but I don't like slow.
Ark: Actually, Adan, I also agree with them. You are the one most capable of this task.
Adan: Alright, I will do it... Then I am off to the guarding post. But please also let me come out once a while.
Ark: OK, we are all set, then. Let's hurry. Alert the villages and head for Jungvy!
Narrator: Meanwhile at Yungvy castle.
Gandolf: Arrggh, you punks are taking forever just to get that tiny castle? The heck... I'll finish it right now. Well li'l girl, you fought well, but too bad it's over! Kiss my ass!
Mideel: Damn you I'm a guy!!!
Gandolf: ...Err well in that case. Kiss my Axe!
Mideel: Ghew... Edin your highness... please forgive me... I'm fading fast... it's getting dark*cough*... I don't think I'm gonna make it...*cough* Oh the pain... the agony... *cough* I never got to see Paris... If I don't get an Oscar for this then there is no justice.
Edin: Aah, Mideel... oh shut up. You dead yet?
Mideel: Oh right sorry.
Gandolf: Wowow, what a piece of jade. Say, the Lady of Jungvy... *grins* Well then! I'm taking this woman back home. Demajio, when I'm gone, you and Gerrard gotta take up the rest of battle.
Demajio: okay ...
Gandolf: Hey! Don't worry about it. I'll be back soon with my brother Kinbois's troops. Then we'll march all the way to Valhara! Why, there's no more defence in this country. It's our party now!
Demajio: Aye sir! I'll do my best!
Narrator: Gandolf drags Edin with him to Evans castle.
Gandolf: Hey Gerrard, I'm going back to Marfa castle. Protect this castle well, as it's all on your hands now.
Gerrard: Aye Sir. But Prince Gandolf, who's that chick over there?
Gandolf: My souvenier. Get back to Marfa, I'll make her my wife. Look, isn't she pretty?
Gerrard: Yay... she makes me slobber ...
Gandolf: Idiot. Don't give me that greedy face. After Granbell falls, I'll give you the share. But before that, keep your mind at your task!!
Edin: You are all just beasts... Oh lord, please give these creatures the heart of human beings...
Gandolf: What are you mumbling about?? Fine, let's go! And quit dragging!!
Demajio: Move on, warriors! The next is Chalphy to conquer! And don't forget to sweeptake the villages along the way!
Narrator: Ark and his men charged out of the castle and heads for Yungvy.
Ark: Boy lucky I finished reading the prologue chapter. But I wish I could of finished the whole book before this started. Oh well no time for that now, I got a someone to save Hiya!!
Narrator: As the battle heats up to the south a guy in armor, and a guy in a robe charges out into the battle field.
Azel: Lex, looks like we arrived right on time.
Lex: Yeah, and it looks like a tough battle against Verdane warriors, even for Ark. They must be thrilled if they know we are here. ...But you really are a maniac. You charge so fast that we scare the crap out of Dais the fanfic merchant. We almost ran over him.
Narrator: Hehehe Dais you remember this part?
Azel: Our national defence has all gone to war with Isaac, and there's not much army left inside. Seeing Ark taking up all to protect the boundary, I really can't just stand back and watch...
Lex: Ha! And you're still so shy; never say things straight. National spirit is not the only reason why you came.
Azel: Wha...what do you mean?
Lex: It's EDIN that you're worried about like hell, right? I know... you have a serious crush on her... I mean how can you like someone who has a forehead as big as hers.
Azel: Sh, shut that crap it's not true!
Lex: Whow!! Look you're blushing already! Haha, you're so cute.
Azel: Le...Lex!! Give me a break would you! I'm going now!
Lex: Hahaha, OK alright then. Now, shall we show off our battling skills...
Narrator: Ark charged and slashed through the enemies. Ark's army(tinny army to be exact) battles with all it's might. The battle rages on for a long time. Ark tries to get to Jungvy, but he was out numbered. Ark fought with all his might. More and more barbarians surrounds Ark, but suddenly the barbarians started to panic. Fireballs flies through the air toasting their butts. Lex charges through slashing back and forth with his axe, and Azel following right behind him shooting fireballs. Azel stops in front of Ark.
Azel: Lord Ark, it's a relieve to see you alright.
Ark: Aren't you Azel from Velthomer family? Why are you here!?
Azel: Wishing to become helpful in the war against Verdane, I came with Lex. Please allow us to join you.
Ark: Of course I am more than welcomed. But your brother... Alvis. Did he acknowledge your action?
Azel: Not really... my brother was assigned to command for the King's guard knights, and he specially ordered me not to leave Valhara too far.
Ark: I thought so... and doesn't that mean you're going to get a serious penalty for coming here?
Azel: It's hard to say this, but... I think I am afraid of my brother. I feel so uneasy when I'm with him... Besides...a useless little brother like me is only draggin his feet...
Ark: Well... It looks pretty serious though I don't know what happened. But I am very glad that you came to reinforce us. If it is alright with you, I will be very happy to have your companion.
Azel: Yes Sir!
Narrator: After Ark left.
Azel: Exactly as what everyone said... He is totally different from brother...
Narrator: Lex comes up to Ark.
Lex: Ark sir, long time no see.
Ark: Lex! You came to help as well.
Lex: Well actually Azel wanted to come and forced me to come too. He's really troublesome.
Ark: Haha, and you're still talking so aggressively. But does your father Rangobalt know you're coming?
Lex: No way, my dad hates your father like hell. Ever since your father beaten him at the noodle eating contest in Neotokyo. Noodles came out of his nose for a week. He ain't thinking about helping Chalphy at all! I sneaked out to get here. But don't get me wrong, this is not for you. I came only because Azel asked me to.
Ark: Well, that is quite an attitude. ...But still thanks, really.
Lex: ...well, I'll do what I can do. We can't let those uncivilized Verdanes come and do whatever they want, right.
Narrator: Hehehe I bet nobody can beat me in noodle eating contest. Well anyway back to the story. Some barbarians managed to get to Chalphy castle. Adan tries to fight them off. Luckily 3 more people arrived.
Kyuan: Looks like we are on time. I wonder if Ark's OK...
Ethrin: Yeah... My brother should be alright by himself. But without a supportive mage, he must be very frustrated. Hope I can help him as soon as possible... Sorry, Kyuan, for making you come all the way here and fight as well. I am already married to Lenster's family and nolonger a member of Chalphy... But I just can't overlook the situation... I want to say thanks on behalf of my brother.
Kyuan: Don't worry about that, Ethrin. You know Sigurd is also the very best friend of mine. Besides, now that you are my wife, he is officially my brother-in-law! I won't let you take the fight alone.
Ethrin: Thank you... Kyuan.
Finn: We would be better hurrying now, Sir Kyuan, Madam Ethrin. The battle field is right ahead of us.
Narrator: Oh well I guess it's in-laws to the rescue. They manage to catch up with Ark.
Kyuan: Ark, are you all right!
Ark: This is Prince Kyuan! Why did you come here!?
Kyuan: There was nothing good on TV. I've heard about the battle against Verdane. I just can't leave it alone. Please allow me to help you fight.
Ark: They are showing Super Mario Bros the movie on TV... never mind. But what about Lenster Kingdom. Are you sure it is alright without you being there? I have heard that Thracia longs to conquer it?
Kyuan: That is true, which is why I only brought Finn with me. I have given control of The Lancelita Platoon to my father.
Ark: I see... Sorry, Kyuan. Even you are getting involved in this.
Kyuan: What are you talking about! Don't you remember our promise?
Ark: DUH...??
Kyuan: When we were young, all three of us... you, the now Nodion King Eltoshan, and I met each other at the military academy back in Valhara. We dreamed of the future together and promised to help each other out nomatter what... that's our promise.
Ark: That's right... I haven't forgotten it either... (NOT)
Kyuan: Verdanes are just barbarians. With our help, they'll be defeated in no time. Remember, Ark I would not agree to lose you to such a pointless battle.
Narrator: Ethrin goes up to talk to Ark.
Ethrin: Brother, are you alright!
Ark: ... err duh... me oh I mean hey Ethrin, long time since I last saw you! Now I meet you again(god I'm glad I read this part).
Ethrin: I worried and worried so much about you because of that Verdane attack... but thank god, you look pretty fine...
Ark: Ethrin think I'd die from this Verdane's lame attack?
Ethrin: 'cause I heard it that no more army's left in Chalphy. And brother you never think ahead of an action. So I thought I must come and help you since dad's not here.
Ark: Haha, you're always so strong minded. Probably because you always took the Mother's role at home after she was gone... I thought that with the marrage with Kyuan you can be more lady like, but looks like nothing has changed with you. Well, Kyuan must have had a tough one. Hahaha...
Ethrin: Brother...! That's all 'cause of you and dad. Both of you are so sloppy in life...
Ark: Haha, maybe that's why. Ethrin... I really appreciated that you came. And particularly for this time, I feel very guilty for bringing you two here for me. I don't know how to thank you for all this...
Ethrin: Brother...
Narrator: With the help of his friends and in-laws, Ark manage to beat the barbarians and capture Yungvy castle.
Yomi: Sir Sigurd, there's a lady beaten on the ground!
Ark: Hey lady you ok?
Mideel: DAMMIT I'M A GUY!!!!!!!

(A quote from one of the Fire Emblem faq "I thought he was a girl until he died on me".)

Ark: ...oh you are Mideel! What happened, hang on yourself!
Mideel: Oh... You are... ...Sir Ark... I'm ok. I got an itch and I tried to scratch but I fell off my horse.
Ark: What happened to Edin?
Mideel: I don't know, maybe Gandolf took her...
Ark: I see... Don't worry Mideel. I am going to take her back right now. You must take easy and rest yourself.
Mideel: No, sir Sigurd, I am going too. It's better then to sit here doing paper work. I worry about Lady Edin and really can't rest at all!
Narrator: Sure yeah right. Meanwhile at Evans castle.
Gerrard: What, Demajio is busted!? What a useless mook, so much for Gandolf's trust in guarding the castle! Ah shit. Fix that bridge on Jung river and attack again!!
Narrator: The barbarians headed towards Yungvy to try to recapture it. And so another battle begins but...
Azel: Gaahhhhh...
Ark: Azel!!
Narrator: To the south Lord Alvis appears. He was looking for Ark.
Alvis: I was told by His Majesty to come and inspect the situation. But alas... just a fight with barbarians could get you to such an ugly shape. Ark... you're afterall this much of a man... Lord Ark... it's been a while not seeing you.
Ark: Lord Alvis!? Why are you here...?
Alvis: The King himself is worried about this situation here, so I am told to inspect the war. And, this is directly from His Majesty. You'd better take it.
Ark: Isn't this Sliver Sword! The King is giving me this... Oh... I am truely honored receiving it. Lord Alvis, please take a message to the King, saying that Sigurd is thankful of the gift.
Alvis: I acknowledge that. Besides this, Ark, is it true that my brother Azel has joined your army?
Ark: Err he's...
Alvis: He died in the battle, then. Azel... such a foolish brother...
Ark: Well actually he's in the bathroom right now. He ate too fast and rushed here.
Alvis: Oh...
Azel: Hi bro. AAARRRGGGGHHHH Bye bro. *Runs back to the castle's bathroom*
Alvis: I see... well, it's good enough to know that he's all right. Though having a different mother, he is the only brother of mine. I hoped that he could stay beside me but I guess there's nothing I can do about it... Ark, I will need you to take care of Azel for me. Please guide him in his way.
Ark: Don't worry about it. After the battle I will persuade him to go back as well.
Alvis: Hearing this I am relieved. Then I shall return to Capitol Valhara. The King will need my guardance.
Narrator: Like he needs a hole in the head...
Alvis: So Ark, the battle is up to you.
Narrator: Alvis leaves and returns to Valhara. The battle continues. Sounds of swords clashing echoed through the battle field. One of Verdane's toughest and biddest warrior challenges them, but out of nowhere a knight leaped out and started to battle the barbarian. The barbarian battled with the strenght of an ox while the knight fought with the speed ferocity of a tiger. The barbarian swings his axe 3 time with all his might, but the knight dodged and parried all his attacks effortlessly. The knight leaps back and charges at the barbarian with his sword. Just when he was about the hit the babarian, he stabs his sword into the ground and pushed himself through the air in a summersault. As he sails over the barbarian's head he pulls out his dagger and gave him a bad hair day. When the knight landed he spins around and chops the barbarian's pants. The barbarian ran(well it was more like stumbling away) away trying to cover his teddy bear boxers. Ark went up to the knight.

(Cowabunga!!!)

Ark: Wow cool! Who are you?
Cyrus: Thou art Cyrus. (Forget the freaking *NT*)
Ark: What are you doing here?
Cyrus: Thou art here to search for a copy of FF8.
Ark: You're in the wrong game.
Cyrus: Oh well then cya.
Narrator: Cyrus leaves to search for his copy of FF8. Seeing their toughest warrior lossing his pants the other barbarians fled leaving Evans castle. Ark enters the castle to search for Edin.
Mideel: Sir Ark, we've searched every corner in the castle, but Edin was not found.
Ark: What... then where could Edin be...
Mideel: Well I'm sure we can't miss someone with a big forehead like Edin. Probably the Verdaines took her away before the castle fell...just hope she's alright...
Ark: Damn... This is too unforgivenable... Well, I am going to chase them down, only until they give Edin back...!
Yomi: Sir Ark, Mario and Luigi has arrived.
Luigi: Gee this doesn't look like Loire castle...
Mario: Must have taken a wrong turn at Paris. Hey are you Ark.
Ark: Err yes...
Luigi: We got lost a stopped by some castle and this king told us to send this message to Ark.
Mario: Yeah Lord Sigurd, congratulations on the prevailing victory in battle. The King is greatly delighted, and you are given the title "The Kingdom's Holy Knight".
Ark: Yipeeee.
Luigi: Now can you give us directions to Loire castle?
Ark: You're in the WRONG GAME!!!
Mario: Oh thanks.
Luigi: Hey you fighting a war here? I heard that a great strategist lives near this place.
Mario: Yeah that Freaky guy. He can really help you, but I heard he's a few megs short of video game if you know what I mean. Oh well we have to get going now goodbye.

The end (of the prologue anyway)

Credit: I like to thank Ray Chein for the translation for the prologue, and the summery at the beginning.

Fanfics to come:
Chapter 1: Oh well no more translation for this chapter, but it will be different. It will be a battle of brains(hehehe).
Chapter 2: I not gonna spoil it!