Episode 4 - Battle of The Red Canyon

Warning: Episode contains violence and sexual situations (nothing involving sex just Byleth walking in on Leonie while she's getting dressed for battle),

The episode begins with a flash back as soldiers were being backed off by the imperial troops as lady Seiros was in the battle

S: keep pushing!

soldier: lady seiros! we can't hold them off for too long!

S: if we give up this spot, Nemisis will win the war!

Soldier: all men, keep pushing!

Soldier 2: Lady seiros! should we summon...it?

S:...it seems there is no other way...All men! don't give up, keep me covered while I summon our secret weapon!

lady seiros runs away from the battle and over to the main fort as we watch the imperial troops pushing in more until suddenly they stop when hearing a loud roar from up above

Imperial troop: get back! it's the Immaculate-

suddenly a large ray of fire blasts a large part of the army while also denting the ground as the immaculate one flies down below and kills any imperial in it's way

as seiros' army cheers while the Immaculate one destroys the army that was attacking

Seteth: and from that moment. every troop that was with Seiros had a fighting chance.

we cut to Seteth as he was talking to Byleth in his office.

Seteth: thanks to the summon, the war was tipped over to our side. Nemesis was no longer winning the war.

B: who was Nemesis?

Seteth: once a simple ruler of the Adrestian Empire, he was corrupted by power and turned against the church. he abused the powers given to him by the goddess.

B: what kind of power?

Seteth:...have you ever heard of the 10 heroes relics?

B: no I don't believe I did.

Seteth: they were ancient weapons made by the goddess for 10 people. Nemesis was one of them. he wielded a sword called the sword of the creator.

B: why was it so dangerous?

Seteth: it wasn't just the sword he had. inside him was the gift of the goddess's soul. he was given immense power. beyond our comprehension. but after a few years, Lady Seiros killed him and took back the sword.

B: hmm.

Seteth: is something wrong?

B: no. But I do have to question something.

Seteth: what is it?

B: yesterday I went Hanneman and he took a look at my crest. it was something he's never seen before.

Seteth: and your wondering if it has anything to do with Nemesis.

B: yes.

Seteth: well if it's something new then you shouldn't worry. That just means there are more gifts from the goddess that have yet to have been discovered.

B: right...

Seteth: you should probably leave. it's almost time for your mission.

B: right. thank you seteth.

Seteth: happy to help.

Byleth leaves the room as Leonie waiting outside.

B: oh. hey Leonie.

L: hey professor. I've been thinking about this before deciding to come here. But I wanted to ask if you could maybe allow me to assist you.

B: assist? what about your class?

L: oh don't worry about that. it's not against the rules. besides, I'd love to fight alongside Jeralt's daughter!

B: well if it's ok with you then that's fine.

L: Sweet! meet me in my room in 10 minutes and I'll be ready!

leonie runs out the hall as Byleth hears that she bumped into someone

L: Oh sorry little girl, I didn't mean to-.............

Lysithea:....Luna

Byleth then hears destructive noises as she slowly walks away

after the opening theme we cut to Byleth walking over to Leonie's room and knocks

L: who is it?

B: it's me Leonie.

L: oh great! come on in!

Byleth opens the door only to see leonie in her bra and panties as Byleth blushed and covered her eyes

B: why don't you have clothes on!?

L: I was just changing to my armor. Why are you covering your eyes?

B: why didn't you let me in after you changed!?

L: oh cheer up professor. we're both inspired by captain Jeralt aren't we? I was hoping we would have a gal time and change together.

B: JUST PLEASE PUT SOMETHING ON!

Bernadetta: Professor is everything alri-(shrieks quickly)

L: oh hey bernie.

Bernadetta: (slowly backs away) Don't judge the professor, don't judge the professor-

B: IT'S NOT LIKE THAT!

Then we cut to Leonie coming outside in some light armor as she gets ready to leave with Byleth and the others

Sylvain: oh hey leonie. didn't know you wanted to join.

L: I'm only gonna be with Byleth on this mission so don't get any Ideas pervert.

Sylvain: wait. why would I ever fall for you?

a glass crack sound is heard in Leonie's head as she then punches Sylvain into the ground.

Ferdinand: is he going to be alright?

Dorothea: oh he'll be fine....I think.

Caspar: 20 yen says that he'll live.

Lindhart: 50 says he won't.

C: your on.

Byleth smiles at them interacting as somebody in armor touches her shoulder

Gate keeper: Greetings professor!

B; oh. hey there. and you are?

G: I'm the keeper of the entrance hall door. It's a pleasure to meet you.

B: A pleasure to meet you too.

G: Hope you make it through the mission professor. I'll always faith.

B: thank you kind gate keeper. See you soon.

G: you too professor!

we then see them leave as we cut to them wandering through the forest with a carriage that has their stuff.

E: how many thieves will be there Hubert?

H: last time I counted, at least 30.

B: doesn't sound like the leader is scared if he has that many.

E: It's clear he's over confident.

H: or maybe messed with someone he shouldn't have messed with.

B: what makes you say that?

H: Just a lucky guess. after all we don't know him that well

Leonie: he won't expect to be taken out by us right byleth!?

B: right. how you doing petra?

P: I'm more than ready to fight for loved ones.

B: (smiles) that's good to hear.

Lindhart: I'll just be in the back healing anybody. So don't expect me to fight.

Dorothea: but Lindhart, don't you have offensive magic as well.

Ferdinand: You just have to have faith in him.

Dorothea: why because it's noble?

Ferdinand: why of course.

Caspar: just as long as nobody gets in my way!

Sylvain: I just hope ladies back at the monestary give me warm hero's welcome.

Leonie: you already have a lady right here so stop whining.

Sylvain: Dorothea ain't bad but she'll be dirty after the battle.

Leonie: (furious) Dorothea, permission to kill him?

Dorothea: granted.

We then get a wide shot of the forest before hearing Sylvain getting punched into the ground again as we then cut to the thief leader trying his best to break through the barrier but was still failing as he then hears a carriage coming by

Leader: Damn it! all of you, guard me with your life! do not let the knights get to me!

Thief: sir. we took a look of who was coming. it isn't the knights. it's a group of...kids. with one adult and the heir to the adrestian Empire.

Leader: what? hehe. so they think lightning will strike twice eh? slaughter them.

So they arrive at the entrance of the bridge of the ruins.

E: everyone stick together! Once we get over the bridge there'll be two paths. once there, we will split into 2 groups and surround the leader!

15 thiefs get on the bridge as Bernadetta starts shooting, Lindhart keeps his group, protected, edelgard and Byleth and Petra and Caspar slash through them, dorothea casts the laser beam spell "thoron", Leonie charges while stabbing with her spear and switching to her bow to shoot, sylvain and Ferdinand ride horses to push through, and Hubert-

Hubert: Dark Spikes T!

Suddenly purple spikes form around some of the soldiers and then all the crystals shoot down which creates a dark explosion as then they push through and get off the bridge as they are about to split but two groups of thieves then ambush as one was about to attack Bernie but Lindhart used the spell wind to slice through the thief with him dies as some blood gets on Lindhart as his eyes widen for a bit and he trips onto the ground, scared of what he did. Byleth goes to get Lindhart but notices that Caspar also killed someone as Caspar got a little aggressive

C: is that all you got!? keep em coming!

then Byleth sees Bernadetta shivering while holding her bow as Byleth goes to comfort Bernadetta

B: breathe...

Bernie: (takes a breath) w-what if they get me!?

B: they won't, I won't let them. Edelgard! keep the students in the back, you, me, Hubert, and leonie will be in one group!

E: right

Edelgard, Byleth, Hubert and Leonie get into one group as they use their strength and skills to cut through the Ambush while Petra and Ferdinand help the others kill the other ambush

P: We must find a way to cut by quicker if we're going to surround leader!

F: Dorothea! Cast Meteor!

Dorothea nods as she sends a small but deadly meteor down onto the Ambush

P: Lindhart, heal the wounded!

L:....

P: lindhart!

petra runs to Lindhart while he stares at the ground.

P: Dorothea, can you heal wounded?

D: of course.

Sylvain: me and Ferdinand will take care of the others!

C: what about me!? I can take them!

P: right now you need to Defend bernie and Lindhart with me!

P: Lindhart. are you ok?

L:......

we then cut to Leonie as she shot guys left and right while Hubert casted Banshee, a spell that makes a portal on the ground that releases orbs that suck energy out of the soul

B: edelgard, Leonie! go over to your classmates, me and Hubert will take it from here!

E: Come on Leonie!

Edelgard and Leonie then charge to the other classmates and help them out while Byleth and Hubert push through the other 25 thieves as Hubert casts another spell called Death which summons a small dark cloud above the enemy before exploding as he then launches Miasama A which is a single dark orb that fires like a bullet as it helps Byleth with killing the thieves as Byleth uses quick and skillful slashes before running over to the Leader's destination as Edelgard and the others push through to that point as well

Leader: Shit they're coming close! I won't die here! I won't die here!

Byleth and the others then arrive infront of the leader with their weapons

E: (shows her axe) surrender now, unless you want to die!

B: this will be your only chance to live. choose wisely.

Leader: You think the same thing will happen!

B: of course...

Leader: u-uh....Look I'm trapped here!

P: trapped?

H: he's trying to trick you! (blasts the leg of the leader as the leader falls but gets up to attack)

E: Defend yourselves!

the leader attempts to kill Byleth first but is shot in the shoulder by Bernadetta and Leonie and then stabbed by Petra as the leader falls to the ground as they group up

B: looks like the mission is dealt with. when we get to the monestary we need to immediately get Lindhart to the infermary. he might've had severe mental trauma.

E: your right come on everyone. let's get back to the carriage!

they all walk away as Hubert stops and sees that the Leader is still alive.

L: h-help...ghhgg...should've...never trusted...that bastard...

H: You fought bravely fierce leader....but how cruel are you? to leave your men behind...like a coward.

L:...w-wait!

Hubert then blasts Miasama at the Leader before walking back to the group

B: Hubert you coming?

H: of course. just needed to deal with someone messing with my mission.

B: you mean our mission.

H: yes but it's also mine.

B: your difficult to deal with.

H: and so are you. let's move.

Byleth was about to leave until she looked at the ruins.

Sothis: strange...it's almost like I remember this place.

B:...me too. let's move on for now

So they leave as Byleth keeps an arm wrapped around Lindhart

L:...so...much...blood...

B: I know Lindhart. don't worry, we'll get you home soon. just focus on my voice and let everything settle

D:...why would the church make us do this?

E: they have to get things done without costing the lives of knights.

F: so they let kids die?

E: they simply want young well trained people to get the job done quickly.

B: Edelgard. This isn't easy for them.

E:...I know...I'm trying my best to comfort them...But-

H: I would suggest not discomforting Lady Edelgard. It might lead you into trouble.

B; maybe you should let her express her feelings!

H: I do what is right for her. whether she knows it or not.

B: what your doing is making her fragile!

Hubert instantly aims his hand at Byleth

H: I hope you didn't forget what I said about killing you.

E: Hubert!

H:...as you wish.

Hubert puts his hand down.

B:....let's go. We need to get Lindhart to somewhere helpful.

H: If you truly care about him then you should've let the thieves free his soul.

Byleth passes Lindhart to Leonie before pulling out her sword

E: ENOUGH!

Hubert looks away from Byleth as she puts away her sword as Leonie goes near Byleth

Leonie: (whispers) if he turns on us one day, I'll get the knee, you get the head.

B: noted...

so they continue on as we fade over to the leaders body only to see Hubert's blast made a fire symbol on the body

END OF EPISODE