Professor Hanneman returned from his meeting with Rhea as he faces the Blue Lions who are all still grieving after Ashe's death

"I am sorry Lions but...I am afraid I won't be teaching...but for now let us bury Ashe in the Cemetery and let his soul rest in peace," said Hanneman as he had a frown on his face

Dimitri and the rest of the Blue Lions gather around where Ashe is going to be buried. The Black Eagles and the Golden Deer are also here. Ashe was placed inside a wooden coffin as the priest nailed the coffin shut.

Dimitri was the only one Lord here as he just stared at Ashe coffin being buried with eyes filled with darkness. The others were busy grieving as even Bernadetta and Linhardt were present at the funeral. Marianne, Claude, Edelgard and Byleth were the only ones not present at the funeral 

"It all my fault...if only I was stronger...if only I didn't take that rest...if only I warned them....I...I wish I had the power to turn back time...I...I..." Dimitri muttered as he stopped talking once the church bells start to ring in the background 

After the three rings, the priest started to bury the coffin for good 

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Earlier before the Funeral of Ash Ubert 

Claude was busy following Marianne through the heavy rain

"Marianne where are you going?" Claude muttered as he continues to follow her

He soon spotted Marianne entering the edge of the tower away from the Monastery

"What the? I thought that the tower was supposed to be always locked! Marianne, what are you doing?" Claude asked 

Marianne came outside of the tower and near the edge "It all my fault! It all my fault," cried Marianne as she steps forward towards the edge. The rain continues to pour onto them. 

Claude eyes when wide as he attempts to open the door but it turns out to be locked "Marianne! Don't do this! This isn't going to end well!" Claude slams his entire body at the door but it still won't open

"It all my fault Claude! My curse....it killed him....it killed him." Marianne cried as she takes a step towards the edge 

"What curse?" His face was showed confusion as he continues to slam his whole body against the door "I know that Hilda enjoyed spending her time with...I even saw you two hanging out in the library! I understand your pain but please don't do this!" Claude begged 

Marianne shakes her head "I am sorry Claude...I am just a beast...Claude...a cursed beast that only causes suffering." She took another step toward the ledge 

Claude reaches out his hand towards Marianne "No...no you aren't! I will help you clear the misunderstanding alright, after all, they have to listen to me as I am the house leader of the Golden Deer," Claude's face, however, drained from its colour as

Marianne shakes her head and took another step toward the ledge "No Claude! You don't understand....it, not a misunderstanding the Scholar is right and now he is telling Lady Rhea....and the Knight of Serios they...they will..." 

"Don't do this! You are our friend...if you die now all of us will be in pain because of you...we would miss you! So please Marianne come back to me!" Claude finally broke into the door as he makes his way towards the top "It doesn't matter if they are the Knight of Serios, I will protect you...I promise," Claude extend his hand towards Marianne 

Marianne is one step away from falling to her death as she faces Claude directly 

Her face is filled with saddest and her eyes are plain dead "...I am sorry...Claude...I will be with the Goddess." muttered Marianne as she took one step back causing her body starts to fall off the ledge

"NO!"  Cried out Claude as he rushes forward to attempt to grab Marianne only to grab air and rain.  Claude stares at the ground where he soon saw Marianne's lifeless body was laying there down below. 

Claude just stares and stares as he rubs his eyes twice, three times and many more. He even slapped himself to see if he was still dreaming but no avail. This isn't a dream.

"Why....another? Why do you have to be so cruel!" Claude screams into the rainy skies. 

His heart is broken and torn...his soul crushed, his face broken, and his goal...just got more important. 

A Beast passes through the Crimson Flower under the Azura Moon only to rest under the Silver Snow. 

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Unknown Location 

Inside a shadowy room with a bit light in the center shining from above as rain dips onto the center

Thales wait patiently until a shadowy mist appeared as a black hooded figure with a black mist covering the face alongside the sword appeared right in front of him

Thales smiles "Chaos, I have heard that you were successful on your mission," said Thales 

Chaos move the sword covered in Black Mist under ___ black robe "Yes, they weren't much of a challenge, none of them are worthy against my sword," said Chaos 

Thales started to clap a bit "Very good, it seems you understand where your loyalty lies," as he points at the ground 

Chaos, however, refused "My loyalty will stay with you but remember the conditions that I set when I joined you," 

Thales frowns at Chaos "I understand, you what to become independent from our command in exchange for your skills and loyalty to us. You already proved yourself against the Death Knight but...I am still troubled about your loyalty," 

"You will have no problems with my loyalty, that I can ensure, just don't think about breaking our pact," said Chaos as ___ sword was drawn out from ___ robe and raised ___ sword at Thales

Thales didn't react as he calmly says "Hmm...very well, I make sure I keep my end of the pact while you keep your loyalty to me," Chaos lowered ___ sword 

"Sorry that I am late," said Kronya as she cheerfully skips into the scene 

"Kronya, you are nothing but a foolish woman," said Chaos in which Kronya reacted with disgust on her face 

"Is there something wrong with her Chaos?" Thales asked as he turns his head towards Chaos 

"Kronya foolishly revealed herself just in the name of revenge, thanks to her actions the Church of Serios will most likely be on alert, we will be forced to stay quiet to avoid detection," said Chaos as Thales frowns at Kronya 

"Is Chaos telling the truth Kronya?" Thales turned his attention towards Kronya who was appears to be sweeping nervously 

"Well...yeah, so what? I killed someone in revenge...that pretty boy dared to kill one of our kind so...I killed one of their in return," said Kronya as she tries to keep her calm

Thales frowns at her until Chaos raises its right hand 

"I have a suggestion for her punishment..." said Chaos as it head turns towards Kronya 

"Oh...what is it?" Thales asked as he turns back to Chaos 

"Station her in the Sealed Forest...she left some important clues that could ruin everything that you planned...if she does well then she will be forgiven if she dares to run away or to seal her mouth...I would without any hesitation use my sword to end Kronya life," said Chaos as ___ sword started to form even more black mist 

Kronya just nods silently 

"I understand Chaos...very well, we send some troops to assist you," said Thales as he smiles a bit "Now, its time to end this meeting...Kronya, Chaos you know what to do," 

Kronya bowed while Chaos just stared at Thales as he warps away 

"Now, let us get into position to seal your mistakes," said Chaos as they both leave 

(Yes there were a lot of changes to Cursed Fate so...enjoy.)