<BV> Let's start off by teaching you a bit about Aurelis because you're apparently incredibly ignorant about all other countries other than your own.
<Green> Yay, learning! \o/
<BV> Aurelis is the country to the north of Archanea, and primarily consists of plains and farmland.
<Green> Booooring.
<BV> Yet, somehow they're the only country that has managed to avoid being invaded, conquered, and/or otherwise subjugated by Dolhr. Mostly because they have a pretty badass military commander, Captain BB, the younger brother of the Aurelian Kind. BB also has his own personal group of knights, the Woflguard.
<Green> Ooooh, now we're getting to the good stuff.
<BV> Macedon, a small country to the south of Dolhr and seemingly allied with them, has sent up a large portion of its army to finally bring Aurelis to heel and has been chipping away at its territory. Now that we're here, we should try to meet up with Captain BB if we can. He and his Woflguard would be strong allies for us, and all we have to do is prevent their country from getting overrun.
<Green> Well, the enemy of my enemy is my friend. Let's get to figh--
<BV> Not yet, sir, I'm not finished with my lecture.
<Green> *sigh*
<BV> Aurelia has always has strong ties to the holy kingdom Archanea. As such, Archanea's Princess TT fled here after Archanea was conquered and has been hiding out with BB. So, if we held Aurelis, not only will be be directly helping their country, but also Archanea. Besides, I hear TT is pretty hot.
<Green> So, beat up the evil Macedonians, recruit the Woflguard, save the Princess, everyone's happy?
<BV> Basically yes, sire.
<Green> Alright, let's get ready for battle!
<TGK> Um, excuse me sir, but might I have a quick word?
<Green> Sure, go for it kid.
<TGK> Well, you see, Tails is a Hunter now, and he's already much better with a bow than I am.
<Green> Yeah, that's true. You fail pretty hard, kid.
<TGK> ._.;
<Green> Awww, cheer up kid, I didn't mean to depress you. Was there something you wanted to ask me?
<TGK> Yeah, I was thinking that you might let me take up the sword and become a Myrmidon? Silver's offered to help teach me.
<Green> Really? Huh, I wouldn't have thought he'd agree to something like that.
<TGK> Well, he didn't say 'no' when I asked him... >_>
<Green> Good enough for me. Sure, grab a sword and knock your socks off. In fact, maybe you'll want to forge it a bit, too, give you a bit of extra oomph.
<TGK> Hurray! Thank you! ^_^
TGK ran off and threw his bows at Tails before picking out a sweet sword. He had it strengthened and engraved with his name on it. Celever also got a new staff to help her out with spam healing. Before too long, the army was prepared and ready for battle.
Meanwhile....
<BB> Princess! <3
<TT> Hullo BB. :3
<BB> The Altean army has arrived!
<TT> Oh, thank goodness. Hopefully now we can get ourselves out of this pickle. Not to crap on your hospitality, BB, but I prefer castles and fancy dress parties over hiding out in some hick fort.
<BB> Yeah, I don't blame you. >_> Anyway, the boys and I are going to ride out to meet up with them and get rid of the pesky Macedonians. Stay here and take care of yourself, okay?
<TT> Will do! <3
<BB> Keeper, are your men ready?
<Keeper> Sir, yessir!
<BB> Alright, let's ride out!
With no chests to pilfer, Julian stayed with the tents, but the rest of Green's army rode off into battle, slowly pressing their way north. To the east, BB and his Woflguard, led by Keeper, emerged from the fort where Princess TT was staying and began to fight against the enemies there. As they neared a local village, Merric happened to spot a familiar face working for the enemy.
<Merric> Oi, teach!
<Vom> Eh?
<Merric> Master Vom! It's me, your student!
<Vom> Oh, yeah, I remember you. Scrawny kid, halfway decent at magic. I say boy... what are you doing here?
<Merric> *sigh* I swear you get more senile with each year. I came to find Prince Green and fight with him, remember?
<Vom> Oh, yes indeed, that does ring a bell.
<Merric> So, why are you here? And most importantly, why the hell are you fighting with Macedon and Dolhr?! Is something going on in Khadein?
<Vom> Yes, indeed. Khadein is right about doomed I would say.
<Merric> ... doomed?
<Vom> It's all that jerk Ice Espeon's fault. Blah blah, mad with power, blah blah, city wrapped in darkness. You know the drill. Whole city is nuts. I had to sneak away.
<Merric> So, you fled Khadein after IE went power hungry... but how did you end up fighting with the Macedonians?
<Vom> ... you know, I don't rightly remember that part. I suppose I ought to join up with you instead.
<Merric> That would be appreciated, yes. I'd hate to kill you.
<Vom> And I'd hate to die! I figure these old bones have at least another 20 years or so in them.
<Green> Ahoy there! Are you a new recruit? Well, maybe not "new" but...
<Vom> Yes, indeed, Prince Green! I bring tidings from the Magic City of Khadein, which has sadly fallen into the clutches of IE and is now allied with Dolhr.
<Green> Damn, seems like everyone is fighting against us these days... well, good to have you on board, old man.
The Altean Army and the Woflguard continued their fight and eventually joined into one fighting force. Together, they made quick work of the advancing Macedonian soldiers and Vyland, one of the members of the Woflguard, rushed headfirst to tackle the boss guarding the Aurelian castle.
<Merach> Hah, you think you can defeat me! Princess Athena of Macedon herself charged me with defending this castle, and you're nothing but a Lv. 1 weakling! *stab*
<Vyland> Argh, Cap'n BB... this is my end... x_x;
<Roshea> Noooo, brother! *rushes in*
<Merach> *more stabs*
<Roshea> Ohshi... Cap'n, avenge me... x_x;
<Green> Can you guys please stop rushing the boss now? He drops that Silver Lance as loot, you know. >_<
Palutena and Keeper split up to handle the reinforcements while Green made up a battle plan to take down the boss and Celever ran around healing everyone. Eventually, Green and BB teamed up together to take Merach down.
<Green> Hey, BB, 'sup? I've heard a lot about you, bro. We're here to help you and that princess out.
<BB> We've heard stories about you, too! Sacking those pirates, fighting to take revenge for your homeland, sweet deal.
<Green> Awww, thanks. It's been fun.
<BB> In fact, I'm so impressed by your battle strengths and courage that I would like to formally request that you keep command and I fight under your banner.
<Green> Oh, well, uh, wow. I mean, you're a respected military commander and all and I'm just...
<BB> The main character of this game. If anyone can lead us to victory, it's you.
<Green> I'll do my best!
Together, they entered the castle and met up with King Aurelis, BB's (much) older brother.
<King> Yay! Welcome Prince Green, and good job routing those Macedonian scum out there!
<Green> Hey, don't give me all the credit. BB and those guys helped a lot, too. The ones that didn't die, anyway.
<King> Unfortunately, I'm afraid that there's still work to be done. Many of the Macedonians have infiltrated the castle. Do you think you could help a fellow out and get rid of them? I'll even let you keep any treasure you find; better you to take it than let those jerks take it all.
<Green> Woohoo, treasure! You've got yourself a deal, King. But, uh, what happened to that pretty princess that I heard about before?
<King> Oh, I'm sure she'll be along in time.