Attack on Fire Emblem – Prologue

"Princess Veronica, Surtr is dead," Prince Xander reported dutifully to his ally. He betrayed no emotion, but Veronica knew that the blonde prince was well-trained to be professional. They were both relieved that the king of Muspell had met his demise at the hands of the Askr Royals and their Order of Heroes.

Despite their common goal in destroying the Kingdom of Askr, Surtr had usurped their alliance and even jailed them for challenging his leadership. Now Princess Veronica was leading the alliance. However with a succession crisis happening in Muspell, there was no way the Princess Veronica of the Emblian Empire could raise enough levies to pose a credible threat to Askr. In fact should Askr launch a full scale invasion, she did not even have the manpower to hold them off for long.

Engrossed in her thoughts, she did not hear visitors approach her. Prince Xander snapped her back to her senses, as he pointed out two hooded figures in a distance from her throne room. Annoyed that her guards did not alert her, Princess Veronica demanded the strangers identify themselves.

The well-endowed figure introduced herself as Loki, the mistress of mischief. Princess Veronica knew her well. Loki had been an advisor to Surtr and an ambassador to the Emblian Empire. Xander had already warned that she was untrustworthy.

Princess Veronica was determined to reject any request from her. Loki was probably going to request for intervention in the Muspell civil war.

The second figure was unknown to Xander and Veronica. It carried the scent of corpses, and towered over Loki.

As expected, the Loki was the first to speak. In her usual sultry voice, she asked, "Veronica, I-"

"I will not intervene in your civil war. Be gone."

"Silly girl, I'm not concerned about Muspell. I could care less what happens to it. I am here with an offer."

Loki quickly introduced her companion, Hel. Hel's face was covered in a skull-like tattoo, a lean frame and bony fingers. She looked like the personification of the Grim Reaper.

Hel spoke in a deep serious voice, "I offer death."

With his combat instincts kicking in, the alert Xander drew his blade and yelled out for guards. The Emblian Royal guards rushed into the room, surrounding both Hel and Loki. Without showing a sign of intimidation, Hel elaborated on her offer.

"I offer death to whomever you choose."

"Even Askr?" Princess Veronica quizzed.

Gesturing to Loki, Hel opened a small bag she had been carrying. It was a container full of syringes. Princess Veronica was wary of her offer. There was surely a catch.

"What do you want?" Xander pressed on Veronica's behalf.

"Only more deaths," Hel grinned before laughing maniacally.

Author's comments:

Note that these events take place between Book II and Book III of Fire Emblem Heroes. I will include some characters from the Fire Emblem series that might not be available in the game itself.

As the Attack on Titan anime has not revealed much about the true nature of the Titans, I will put in some lore that might not be consistent with the series, but I will try to be true to canon.