Corrin rushed forward Takumi, Hinoka, and Sakura all on his heels they were marching to engage Prince Xander...Corrin's beloved brother. Xander meant the world to him but now...after the death of his mother? After all the death at the capital and the faceless? After Han's assault and the death of Gunter? No! Xander would listen to him! Takumi was still suspicious but Sakura and Hinoka loved Corrin and were convinced of his innocence just like Ryoma. He had to do something. As he reached the battlefield he saw Hoshidan and Norhian forces clashing. However they were taken aback at the sheer force of Xander and the skill of Ryoma's combat the fighting becoming less tense as it became clear that the two lords would settle it in one on one combat. However in a pause Xander looked over and saw it...[color=92278f]"Corrin, you're alive! They haven't harmed you, have they little prince!?"[/color] Xander said with affection a smile coming across his face worry turned to relief and Ryoma stopped as well. Corrin himself was mixed with emotion. But he managed to get something out, [color=f6989d]"Xander! Big Brother! I'm...I'm fine."[/color]  Corrin said with a calm voice reassuring his brother. [color=f6989d]"But why....WHY ARE YOU INVADING HOSHIDO!?"[/color] Corrin asked his brother with conflicted emotion. Xander dropped his smile and become deathly serious once more. 
 
He had expected this. [color=92278f]"Father says it's time to show our [B]true[/B] strength. Hoshido has reveled in it's decadence for long enough. Join us, and we'll end this quickly. If we can conquer Hoshido here and now, we can avoid unnecessary bloodshed."[/color] Xander said to his brother as he looked back to Ryoma. Corrin couldn't believe the words coming out of Xander's mouth...was this really his brother?

[color=f6989d]"Brother...I....I need a minute to think."[/color] Corrin said as Ryoma then spoke his loud authoritative voice booming. [color=ed1c24]"Be careful, Corrin. That man is a Nohrian Commander and their crown prince as well! Don't let him deceive you!"[/color] Ryoma shouted to Corrin who could only mouth Ryoma's name in return. It was then that Camila, Elise, and Leo all rushed to the front. [color=bc8dbf]"Corrin! I was [I]so[/I] worried about you.  Don't [U]ever[/U] wander away from me again!"[/color] Camila said with enormous relief and affection towards her younger brother. Leo came next. [color=0072bc]"I'm glad you're OK! Corrin. You really must have the devil's own luck brother!"[/color] Leo said with equal relief a big smile plastered on his face as he carried his book.
 
[color=fff79a]"Yaay! WE GOT OUR BROTHER BACK!"[/color] shouted Elise as she bounced up and down on her horse. [color=f7976a]"Nohrian scum! First you kidnap him, NOW YOU DARE TO LIE TO HIM!?"[/color] Hinoka said with pure anger and distaste towards all three of the Nohr Royals.[color=f7976a]"CORRIN IS MY BROTHER, NOT YOURS!"[/color] Hinoka declared with anger as Camila changed her affectionate tone changing to a deadly serious one, [color=bc8dbf]"You are mistaken young lady. Corrin is my sweet little brother. You may not have him."[/color] Camilla said with distaste at Hinoka who glared in return. [color=ed1c24]"Don't be fooled by their words! You belong with your true family! With Hoshido!"[/color] Ryoma declared loudly as Xander snorted.
 
[color=92278f]"We have loved you my little prince since you first came to us. We have loved you and raised you since you were but a child. Come home, little prince. We can live together once more. As a family once again!"[/color] Xander said with passion as Ryoma angrily countered telling Corrin to come home with him once more. Xander countered saying Nohr was Corrin's true home. 
 
(Due to a media error it won't let me link the specific time in the video please go to 11:47 in the video and watch to the end of the scene)
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Audric rushed to the battlefield as he looked around he saw a boy he could only assume was Corrin standing there. He cursed himself for not making it faster. He couldn't intervene now for the moment he just stayed back as he listened to both sides make their case. He knew he wasn't allowed to pick sides but for the moment he couldn't help but feel worried. He also felt extremely pained. This young prince forced to make a choice between two families...he couldn't imagine having to chose between two sides like this. He had to though for he knew neither of the high princes nor their siblings would simply back down. But once the prince had chosen maybe he could get the other side to back down. If not then-
 
[color=f6989d]"I-....I won't betray anyone."[/color] Corrin declared calmly.
 
Audric was at a loss for words could he truly mean to not pick a side!? Was the prince mad? Or did he know something Audric didn't. He listened though curious and hopeful.
 
[color=f6989d]"I won't fight against the people of Nohr. After you cared for me all these years how could I?"[/color] Corrin said as his face looked sternly at the ground. [color=f6989d]"Xander...you....Camilla, Leo,....and Elise. You-We may not be related by blood. But you ARE family to me. You've been with me for as long as I can remember."[/color] Corrin said as he looked at his hands and smiled fond memories returning. Xander smiled at his young brother, [color=92278f]"Well said, little prince. What ties us together is thicker than blood."[/color] Xander proclaimed as Ryoma looked over to his brother unsure about how to feel a bead of sweat forming.[color=ed1c24] "What are you saying, Corrin?"[/color] Ryoma simply asked. [color=ed1c24]"You would so easily discard your true family, you blood and kin, and side with those who stand against us?"[/color] Ryoma asked a feeling of betrayal clutching at him but he threw that feeling aside. Corrin responded simply. [color=f6989d]"Absolutely not. I refuse to fight my Hoshidan siblings, either. Ryoma big brother....we might not have spent much time together, but too me you are my family too. I love you. I love Takumi's passion, Hinoka's will, and Sakura's kindness. I would never let that go."[/color] Corrin stated with a smile at Ryoma who smiled back his feelings dissipating. Xander on the other hand frowned. [color=ed1c24]"I'm so glad to hear that. We feel the same."[/color] Ryoma said as Corrin hardened himself, [color=f6989d]"I will not and can not side with either of you against the other. I will not betray my family."[/color] Corrin stated flatly he would not hesitate from his stance. Ryoma and Xander both calmly asked him at the same time: What would Corrin do then? [color=f6989d]"I'm so sorry...BOTH OF YOU PLEASE SET DOWN YOUR SWORDS! We can come to a peaceful-"[/color] Corrin demanded as he held his own sword up as Xander groaned and brandished his prized Siegfried. [color=92278f]"I've heard enough Corrin! I can see what you're trying to accomplish here. As your older brother, however I must show you the way. It is my duty to teach you the truth."[/color] Xander declared as Ryoma readied Raijinto. [color=ed1c24]"NOT WHILE I STAND! CORRIN IS FINALLY BACK WITH HIS TRUE FAMILY! I WILL NOT LET YOU TAKE MY LITTLE BROTHER FROM US AGAIN!"[/color] He declared loudly as Corrin begged Ryoma to stop.
 
Xander stepped forward however, [color=92278f]"I don't think so. Don't think for a moment that I will let you take my brother without a fight you cur. It seems only right to cross swords with my opposing equal though. As heirs to our respective families, why don't we settle this here and now?"[/color] Xander said giving up on changing his brother's mind for the moment. Ryoma gladly accepted declaring he would protect his kingdom and his brother. The two engaged once more this time however a wyvern lord and samurai both ordered their own men to charged the battle started a new. Corrin retreated to a safe middle ground between the two forces.
 
Audric had been inspired by the boy's speech. His will restored he decided he had one course of action left. He would side with the prince and he would stop this fight! Audric made his way down to Corrin who was talking with a blue haired woman and a light brown haired maid whom had both appeared suddenly. [color=f6989d]"Excuse me but you seem to be in a bit of a bind Prince Corrin. Mind if I assist you?"[/color] Audric said suddenly appearing from his grassy knoll over Corrin who was startled. The maid nearly tripped over herself but readied herself to fight Audric. [color=f6989d]"Who are you? Which side do you belong to?"[/color] Corrin asked of the young noble who appeared in front of him as Audric smiled at him. [color=0072bc]"I'm Audric a noble from Nestra. I am not royalty my lord but I am more than glad to assist you in this. In fact I came here to stop this war in the first place. I don't like wasting lives needlessly. So please allow me to assist you! I won't give you reason to regret it. My axe, Daywalker, will crumble any foe it needs to in order to stop this fight."[/color] Audric said proudly as he smiled at Corrin who seemed a bit perturbed by Audric's declaration.
 
[color=6ecff6]"He is not very subtle now is he? But we are in no place to refuse help. We will gladly accept your help Lord Audric. Thank you for offering it to us."[/color] the woman said as Corrin went over and shook Audric's hand. "I'm glad to have you with us so what is our first course of action. Azura any plans?" Corrin asked the woman as she nodded and pointed out two separate units on the field. "[color=6ecff6]If we can defeat the enemy commanders we can stop both parties from fighting temporarily. That will make both Xander and Ryoma listen to you. At the very least it will make them fall back to reconsider their options I believe."[/color] Azura said as Audric smiled, [color=0072bc]"Consider it done I'll hold off the bulk of the infantry. Go focus on their commanders. Please Corrin don't worry about me I'm not frail. I may be tired and a bit worn out but I'm still a force to be reckoned with. I'm glad to be working with you I don't see a lot of people willing to put aside fighting entirely and try to make peace I can respect that."[/color] Audric said as he rushed off too do his duty he didn't even bother listening to what the others had to say.