The day was finally here. The time that I could showcase all the skills that I have shown my students, the day that their growth could be put on display for all the monastery. It was the fateful day of the Battle of Eagle and Lion. I walked among my students, as we headed out to Gronder Field.

Gronder Field was where the Battle would be held this year, at the crossroads of Imperial and Kingdom territory. My newly obtained Sword of the Creator hung at my waist. "Hey Teach, are you sure the other armies are ready for us? Don't want to completely annihilate them!" That was Claude, the head of my students. He was laid back and nearly carefree, at least he came across that way.

I led the Golden Deer house, a house of students from the Leicester Alliance. In the Battle of Eagle and Lion, we would be fighting the Black Eagles House, headed by Edelgard, the heir to the Adrestian Empire, and the Blue Lions House, headed by Dimitri, the heir to the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus. All three houses had been training for the past 5 months for this very day, to showcase the various talents of the students and the teachers.

"At long last. We are finally here." In front of us, at the head of the line, stood a woman with green hair. That was Lady Rhea, the Archbishop of Fodlan. She managed the monastery, and watched over all three houses. Claude, Edelgard, and Dimitri walked behind her. "It is time for you three to take your positions. Please, be prepared, and good luck to all of you."

I turned towards the students. "Golden Deer house, let's go!" I followed Claude as the various students came over to us. In addition to the students, Dimitri walked over to us.

"I wish you the best of luck." Claude appeared to stick out a hand for a handshake in response. When Dimitri went to shake it, he pulled it back.

"Sike!" Claude laughed, as Dimitri shook his head.

"You know, this is no time for joking. This is a fight that could determine our future." Claude laughed again.

"Oh, Dimitri. You need to lighten up sometimes!" Dimitri shook his head.

"Boys! If I were you, I'd be preparing your armies for the oncoming defeat from the Eagles!" Both boys turned, looking at the source of the voice. It was Edelgard.

"Oh, come on Edelgard, we were just joking around! You should try it sometime!"

"Hmph." Edelgard scoffed, and turned around. "Hubert, let's gather these students up and move to our position." A boy in a black overcoat looked towards us, and followed Edelgard.

"Very well."

"Oh well. Guess our fun time is up, eh? See you on the battlefield!" Claude smirked at Dimitri, before turning back to me. "C'mon Teach! Let's go get ready!" He said, a smile covering his face. I nodded, and gestured to the students.

The horns sounded, signaling the beginning of the opening speech to the battle. My heart was pounding at what felt like thousand of beats per second, in anxious wait for the upcoming battle.

"You all should know…" Dimitri took out his lance, and pointed it at the horizon. "I am not about to go easy on you today!" Roars of approval sounded from the Blue Lions.

"Our victory must be absolute." Edelgard whipped her hair back, as the Black Eagles readied their weapons. "No matter what it may take."

Claude propped his bow on his shoulder, as he walked forward. "As long as we get the victory, it doesn't matter how."

I prepared my sword, staring at the empty battlefield in front of us.

"It is time!" A banner was raised over the horizon, and the horn blew, signaling the beginning of the battle.

The Blue Lions were the first ones to rush in. "For honor!" Dimitri shouted, before running himself.

"Forward! Now!" Edelgard said in response, as the Eagles dashed forward.

Claude simply raised a hand, and we began to move forward. The Battle of the Eagle and Lion had began.

I found myself engaged in combat within the first couple of minutes being on the battlefield. One of the Black Eagles had sighted my location, and had dashed over to me. It was Dorothea, the singing dark mage.

She took out her tome, and launched a pillar of dark magic at me. "You must've forgotten my sword!" I shouted, aiming it at her. "Hyah!" I swung it, extending the tip into a whip and smacking her with it. I then ran up, and landed another blow, knocking her to the floor.

"Okay, okay! I surrender!" She said. I helped her back up, and she walked off to the sidelines. "Wow, you're very strong Professor!"

I spotted Claude in the background, and ran over to him. "How is the fight going?" I asked.

"It's going well. Annette and Mercedes have already been taken care of by the Eagles, and we got Ingrid down and Felix close." I nodded.

"And how about the Eagles?"

"Well, you fought and defeated Dorothea. I know that Raphael is currently engaging Peta and that Lysithea went to try to get Caspar, so I think we are in good hands."

"And any fallings on our side?"

Claude raised a finger. "Ignatz went into a situation he shouldn't have, and we lost him." I nodded.

"It seems this battle is going in our favor, then." I spotted out of the corner of my eye a dark shadow.

"Hubert." Claude and I said in unison. "Let's go for him! Who knows if we'll get another chance?" Claude said, and I agreed.

We ran towards him. "I will protect Lady Edelgard. You will not go another step further!" Claude pulled back his bow, and launched an arrow. Hubert easily lept out of the way. "Pathetic." He said.

He launched a tome of dark magic at Claude, hitting him back. "He's strong, Teach! Sure you can take him?" I nodded. Suddenly, a loud noise rang out the battlefield, and a scream.

"What?"

Hubert spun around, recognizing the scream on the spot. It was Edelgard. She fell to the floor, blood pooling out under her. I dashed over.

"What… what was… that?" She sputtered, coughing out blood.

"Lady Edelgard!" Hubert shouted, bending over her.

"I'm sorry, Hubert… it looks like… your service ends… here."

Edelgard slumped to the floor, dead.

"Wh-what?! I haven't seen weapons like those since…" Rhea's voice quivered off. "Everyone! Back to the monastery, immediately! Someone has a weapon, and you all are in danger!"

Claude, Hubert and I turned towards her. "Tch…" Hubert gritted his teeth as he looked towards Edelgard.

"Come on! You have to go!" Claude said, tugging at his arm.

"Hmph. Fine."

Hubert took one last look at the body, and went running with the rest of the students in the direction of the monastery.

Hey guys! If you enjoyed the prologue, or have any comments or criticism, please don't hesitate to review! This is my first real fanfic, and I'd love to hear what you think! Until next time!

Edit – separated into paragraphs. Thanks to mega1987 for pointing that out!