A new Dawn has passed and its time for them to return to Garreg Mach while the sun has just risen 

Edelgard is still using crutches to support her legs. Her Greataxe is carried onto the back of the carriage by servants. Dimitri helped escort Edelgard into the carriage while Claude appears to be talking to Petra. Randolph won't be coming alongside them, instead, it will be the Imperial Guard that will escort them back to Garreg Mach 

Edelgard looked at Claude as she stayed silent waiting for Claude to finish his conversation after hugging Petra. Claude than entered the carriage and sat across of Dimitri and Edelgard while everyone else entered another carriage 

After one last check through their bags and to make sure that they didn't leave anything behind. They were off as the carriage started to move alongside the Imperial Guards. They entered the capital streets which are just setting up their stands and goods. It isn't exactly populated yet but it will be in a couple of mins. They when through the streets with no problem as the main gate opened, allowing out of Enbarr 

They will only be making a quick stop at Fort Merceus to switch the horses than they will head towards Garreg Mach as Edelgard stared at her leg for a moment turning to face Dimitri before starting a conversion alongside Claude 

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Within the Kingdom Capital of Fhirdiad, Rodrigue the Shield of Faerghus launched a silent coup against Cornelia and her supporters after gathering enough forces. The civilians of Fhirdiad were evacuated with the help of the Royal Guards however Lord Chaos has arrived with reinforcements 

"It time..." Rodrigue sighed as he looked at the palace for a moment "Charge! Takedown Cornelia!" shouted Rodrigue 

His troops roared into a battle cry as they charged towards the palace 

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Lord Chaos has arrived alongside the same pair of Dark Masters earlier. a Dark Sniper and a new member...a Fallen Light who outfit is covered in black cloth and a light black cover in front of it face like the Gremonys inside the throne room where Rufus got stabbed by Lord Chaos sword as it Rufus body fell onto the ground with blank eyes 

(Fallen Light: Those who once follow the faith had fallen into the darkness and have now mastered the dark arts of healing. They act like Gremonys but aren't as they can unleash a deadly dark spell that hit anywhere on the map name Black Meteor but it can't kill however, it is deadly with other siege spells or other large range attacks. (Master Class) (Class Skill: Dark Faith+ (adds Dark Magicfaire), Dark Magic range +2 and Dark Magic Usex2) (When Mastered: Lost Faith (If foe get hit by this unit attack add a permanent statues effect 'can not be healed or affected by foes Faith Magic beside restore')

Cornelia looks stressed out as she turns around to face Chaos 

"Lord Chaos...thank goodness that you are here, it looks someone exposed me," said Cornelia who has a worried look on her face "So, I guess I have to return home?" 

Chaos shakes its head "No, our home has been exposed by the Imperial army and is destroyed...we have a new hideout," said Chaos 

"Im...impossible, that bitch she sold us out!" she calmed herself before staring at Chaos "Very well...we shall let take our exit shall we?" Cornelia asked 

"We shall after that, we shall make our last assault against the fallen star," said Chaos as it reveals it sword 

"Very well, I guess that you are our leader now," Cornelia smirks "I can easily tell that you are very strong...strong enough to finally take our revenge against the fallen star," 

"We already know," turns towards the Fallen Light and nods "The Fallen Light shall warp you away to safety," said Chaos 

The Fallen Light bowed before warping Cornelia away 

Chaos than points at The Dark Sniper and The Fallen Light "I shall leave the rest to you, keep an eye on Cornelia and make sure that she doesn't do anything stupid. Stand by and wait for my reappearance," 

The Fallen Light and the Dark Sniper bowed "Yes Lord Chaos," 

Chaos than raised its hand to warp away alongside the others. Just in time as the Royal Guards burst in only to see that the room is abandoned with the only thing in it was a body of Rufus on the ground 

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Jeralt was shocked at the news on what happened to the Blue Lions. He was about to bring the news to his daughter but he stopped and hesitance. Instead, he chose to wait until tomorrow to tell the bad news 

Right now it is that next dawn as he knocks onto the door of her daughter's room. He waited for her daughter to response in which Byleth opens the door who still look completely exhausted 

"Wow...are you sure that you are alright?" Jeralt asked with a concerned look on his face 

Byleth shakes her head "Yes father, I am fine...I am used to this," said Byleth

Jeralt looks suspicious at his daughter but just shakes his head "Anyways, I have come to tell you some bad news...Mercedes and Flayn have been kidnapped by a person named Chaos and his goons," said Jeralt as he sighed 

Byleth however, doesn't look surprised about the news and instead remained emotionless about it "I see, is that all?" Byleth asked 

Jeralt was taken back by the statement but just nods "Yea...I continue to teach your brats until you get better...just please do," Byleth nods as she closes the door 

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Byleth leans against to door for a moment waiting for her father to leave as his footsteps slowly disappear from the sound of her ears 

She moved onto the bed as started to pat with sweet and her eyes are slowly filled with water 

"Not now...not now! Please..." Byleth grabbed her right hand with her left hand as she pins it down before calming down "Not now...I still have much to do," Byleth begged

The Sword of the Creator is laying beside her bed as it starts to glow for a moment before it just stopped when Byleth finally calmed down

She laid onto her bed staring at the ceiling of her room "Thank you...thank you Sothis for everything," muttered Byleth as she relaxes onto her bed while taking deep breaths 

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Edelgard, Dimitri, Claude, Petra, Ferdinand, Hubert, Dedue and Lysithea arrived back at Garreg Mach after a day of travel. Arriving when the sun is very high as the Gates opened letting the convoy through as there a bunch of students waiting for their return 

They exited out with a welcome back party but they quickly notice something is wrong. The Blue Lions aren't here with the Black Eagles and Golden Deer

Claude and Lysithea when forward to greet the Golden Deer, Dedue when to the greenhouse to check on the plants while Dimitri and Edelgard walked up the Black Eagles. The Black Eagles faces were filled with worry as they saw Edelgard with her crutches 

"Edie! What happened to you?" Dorothea asked with a concerned look on her face 

"I don't what to talk about it, but don't worry, I am fine," said Edelgard with a frown on her face as she looked at her crutch 

"Man Edelgard, I didn't expect you to suffer an injury this bad," Casper sighed as he examines Edelgard leg 

Linhardt nods "Your Highness, I told you that being reckless would get you injury or worse...killed," said Linhardt as he sighed 

Dorothea noticed Ferdinand looking so down "Hey, Ferdi is something wrong?" Dorothea asked 

Ferdinand shakes his head "No, its nothing," said Ferdinand 

Edelgard turns around for a moment to see that Dimitri had a worried look on his face. She turns back around "Where are the Blue Lions?" Edelgard asked the Black Eagles who stayed at Garreg Mach but as soon as she asked that question. Linhardt, Dorothea, and Casper just turn their heads, shaking their heads and their faces are filled with worry 

"Um, the Blue Lions were at the training ground but..." Casper looks away while Linhardt stepped up 

"They got attacked out of nowhere and..." Linhardt stopped talking after he noticed that Dimitri's eyes were wide as he grabs Linhardt's shoulders 

"What happened!" shouted Dimitri as he shakes Linhardt 

Linhardt when wide awake "They got injured and are now in the infirmary with Professor Manuela," Dimitri let go of Linhardt and started to dash towards the infirmary 

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Ingrid, Felix, Sylvain and Annette were all in the infirmary laying on the bed wounded during the surprise attack with Professor Manuela getting some more medical supplies from a nearby village

Ingrid just stood with her lifeless eyes as if she already dead with Sylvain trying to comfort her 

Felix is frowning in disappointment in his skills as he looks at Annette who is unconscious beside him 

Felix and Sylvain turn their heads once they heard a door being burst open as they saw Dimitri standing there with a shocked look on his face 

Felix frowned and in a disappointing voice "Well, Boar, it looks like you finally came back," said Felix 

"Felix, what happened?" Dimitri asked as he enters the room and looked around "Where Mercedes?"

"Well, we got attacked and got our asses kicked, Mercedes and Flayn got taken by Chaos and his/her minions," Felix shakes his head as he sighs 

Dimitri just didn't speak as he just stared at Felix, then at Sylvain, Annette and finally Ingrid before leaving without speaking a single word 

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Edelgard planned to move back to her dorm room to relax her legs while Hubert and Ferdinand started a conversion

While the Imperial Guards helped unload their bags and set them into their rooms. They plan to stay for a couple of days to relax before making there way back to Enbarr 

Edelgard was followed by a pair of Imperial Guards as she encountered Seteth who seems to be depressed than his normal self 

Edelgard moved with her crutches towards Seteth "Seteth, is something wrong?" Edelgard asked with a concerned look on her face 

Seteth noticed Edelgard in front of him "Oh, sorry...I was just zoning out," Seteth sighed 

Edelgard looked at Seteth face for a moment "Let me guess...Flayn was kidnapped?" Edelgard asked 

Seteth nods "Yes, I couldn't stop Chaos...he/she was too strong and they got away with Flayn and Mercedes," said Seteth 

Edelgard bit her tongue a bit as she kept a calm look on her face "I...I understand I pray that Chaos will be put down once and for all," Edelgard bowed to Seteth "Now if you excuse me, I need to rest my leg," Edelgard points out her crutch 

Seteth face turn into a surprised look "Edelgard? What happened to your leg?" Seteth looked worried as he examines Edelgard leg 

Edelgard looked away "I don't what to talk about it," Edelgard frowned as she sighed 

"Seteth nods "I understand, if you need anything don't be afraid to ask..." Notices the Imperial Guards behind her "I see that the Imperial Guards are here as well, I guess they will be staying for a couple of days within Garreg Mach," said Seteth 

Edelgard nods "Yes, is it alright for the Imperial Guard to stay for a couple of days? They need to rest their horses, repair their equipment and rest up before making their return towards Enbarr," said Edelgard 

"Very well, I will tell Lady Rhea about this, just leave everything to me and also..." Seteth crossed his arms "Stay safe, that all I am asking for," said Seteth before making his way towards the abbey 

"I will," Edelgard replied before making his way towards her dorm room as the Imperial Guard followed behind. She looked back at Seteth for a moment but in the end, she just sighed before continuing her way back to her dorm room