Context: You are the Hero of Viros, an accomplished warrior that has done many great things. However, an unwinnable battle is on the horizon, and you have gone to visit an old friend to see if she may be able to provide a miracle.

Setting: A witch's hut/A battlefield

Tags: [F4A][Exiled Witch Speaker][Hero Listener][Established Relationship][Friends to Lovers][Flirting][Friendly][Cute][Wholesome][Battle][Witchcraft][Confession][War][Lore Drops][Love][Phoenix][CW: Battle/Implied Death]

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[Scene opens before a witch’s hut deep in the forest]

[SFX: A knock and the door slowly creaking open]

[A familiar face peers through the door’s slat at you before the door opens fully]

“Hero! I wasn’t expecting you to visit this humble witch’s home. How much gold do they have on my head now, hm?”

[Pause]

“Pfahhahahaha! Oh, my word, that’s hilarious. Can I interest you in some tea? Twenty percent less deathbloom than last time.”

[Pause]

“Hmph, fine. But if Blush says she can make better tea or perform better spells, she’s full of it. Very well, how may the Cinder Witch help her Hero today, hm?”

[Long Pause]

[SFX: Cinder pottering about - the occasional clink of bottles or bubble from her cauldron, occasionally acknowledging the Hero]

“So that’s it then… You have a battle you feel is unwinnable on the horizon and want my assistance?”

[Pause]

“And you’re still fighting under the banner for Viros?”

[Pause]

“The same Viros that had me cast out into the cold, homeless and without a coin to my name, despite me willingly exposing my magic so I would be left in peace? Who broke and burned everything I’d ever owned? Who tried to murder me by burning my house down with me in it?”

[...]

“Well, then you have your answer, Hero. Why would I ever serve under the banner of people that abused me as much as they could. They even tried to argue with poor Edgar! My poor little kitten was terrified!”

[You check real quick - Edgar is still, absolutely, a fucking mountain lion]

[...]

“Edgar is a normal kitten! Aren’t you, yes you are. Sweet baby.”

[The mountain lion lazily swipes at her with a bellow - he’s far too spoiled and fat to care anymore]

“If you want spells or potions that might be able to assist you, then I’m happy to sell them to you, Hero, but I will not serve under any banner. With Rasan potentially marching on us, I must stay neutral. I don’t have an army of brothers and sisters that all holler and spill mead over a victory. I am on my own, by design, I assure you.”

[Pause]

[She glances at you and then quickly away]

“Would I be sad if you died? Hmph. You are full of beans, Hero. Besides, you have triumphed in countless battles, what could be causing you fear?”

[Pause]

[She stops, wide-eyed]

“What?! Since when are we at war with the snow elves as well?! How many people has your King angered?! Damnit, the snow elves have their damned water dragons, what are you even supposed to…”

[She falls quiet]

“...I see why you think it is unwinnable. But even I don’t have a spell strong enough to destroy a dragon. I could pray to my deities for protection, but… I’m sorry, Hero.”

[Pause]

“Well… there might be one spell… But it’s so powerful that the chance of surviving casting it is almost none…”

[Pause]

“W-What? Why would you not want me to try, it could save you and your army!”

[Pause]

“Hmph. And why would you care so much about me potentially dying? We’ve known each other a long time, yes. We have helped each other out many times, yes, but we’re not friends or anything.”

[Pause?]

[She turns red and looks away with a glare]

“T-Then why am I offering to potentially die for you? W-Well… Maybe I just want an excuse to shoot a water dragon with lightning, hm? Did you ever think of that? I loathe dragons!”

[Simon, her amber-dragon, lifts his head with a dirty look to her. She hurriedly soothes him]

“Oh, Simon, no. My little amber dragon, I didn’t mean it. You know Mama didn’t mean it! No, no no no, my little lovely. Here, have num-nums, hmhm. My point still stands, Hero! Maybe I just want to cause some chaos, hm?”

[You stand and approach her. She turns even redder and backs up until her back hits the wall]

“H-Hero, what are you doing approaching me like that?”

[Pause]

“W-What? You have something to say to me? I-I-I-I fine… Then say it!”

[You pull her into a passionate kiss and she protests for half a second before melting]

“Mmhm?!?! M-Mmh…?”

[Pause]

“W-What…? Y-You love me?”

[Pause]

[She stares up at you, almost stupefied]

“Hero, I…”

[Pause]

“You must march to battle already…? But… Hero, no…”

[You kiss her again, for the last time, and head out while she watches, still stunned]

**[Scene transitions to the battle]*\*

[SFX: Battle chaos]

[You look around the battle and know immediately there is no hope. Even with all the Virosian army has, the Rassanians are cutting through you all like it was nothing]

[...]

[A familiar voice booms across the battlefield and the fighting briefly stops:]

FOOLISH MORTALS! YOU DARE TO INVADE MY KINGDOM, THREATEN MY PEOPLE, AND LAY A HAND UPON MY HERO?!

[Pause!]

[SFX: Thunder cracking and roaring above as storm clouds gather above]

BEHOLD MY GREAT, TERRIBLE VENGEANCE!

COME FORTH, STORM AND SAND

BIND MY SOUL TO RAIN AND GALE

BRING FORTH RUIN AND SUNDER

[You glance about as the soldiers begin to panic. Thunder is roaring above as the clouds form a blackened funnel overhead and lightning cracks. You look upward and see Cinder floating above you, eyes glowing blue]

[Pause!!]

[She looks down at you and gives a sad smile]

Do not worry, Hero. I do this for love.

[Pause!!!]

It is true. My heart has been yours for years now. I only wish we’d explored this sooner. One kiss is nice, though. It’s enough for me to know that, no matter how I feel about Viros, Rasan, this war… it doesn’t matter. I am here for you. Just please take care of Simon. Now…

[She takes a shaky breath that echoes across the battlefield]

Farewell, Hero.

BEHOLD MY GREAT, TERRIBLE VENGEANCE!

COME FORTH, STORM AND SAND

BIND MY SOUL TO RAIN AND GALE

BRING FORTH RUIN AND SUNDER

[Pause!!!]

[You shout for her but she doesn’t stop. Only gives you one final wink and finishes the spell]

BRING FORTH RUIN AND SUNDER

END THIS BATTLE!

SONG OF THUNDER!

[SFX: Lightning crashing down across the battlefield and ocean and people crying out in alarm. Raging winds and just a general storm apocalypse]

[For a moment, all is quiet. As the smoke clears, you see that the Rassanian army has been properly devastated and is turning tail while your own troops cheer. You desperately look for Cinder but can’t see her…]

Hero…

[Pause?!]

Don’t be sad, Hero… With my last bit of strength, I give myself to you. If I am lucky, I will be reborn and we can be together… If I do die here, then you best remember that I will give you Hell if you date Blush!

[SFX: Awkward wing flapping]

[You hold out your hand as a tiny, burning bird drops weakly into your palm]

Ghh, ow. I had hoped being able to turn into a phoenix would make this easier but WOW does this hurt

[Pause]

Oh, shut up… Don’t thank me. You think you can kiss me until I’m breathless and then go die? Not on my watch!

[Pause]

Arglarlar… I love you too. You… heroic buttress.

[You carefully carry her off the bloody battlefield, trying not ruffle her proverbial, and literal, feathers. You have your life and future back. It is yours to live]

[The End]