Robin chuckled softly before she lifted up her head and pressed her lips against his gently. "I love you, Chrom. Whatever we need to do to get our revenge for Ylisse, we do it together. You aren't alone."
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As far as anyone knew, Medusa's retrieval of Ike's former sword was just an act to rub salt in the wound. But it was much more than that...it was her key to finding and putting an end to the little cur that called herself a Goddess and openly defied her and Ganondorf's ruling. Crimea's castle was a suitable place to stay in for now while they began to process of establishing their absolute rule over the country. They were already half way there, the King of Daein was a wise one and he surrendered easily enough. It made Medusa even happier knowing that they had won the battle before they even got there. The queen of Crimea managed to get away, but it was no matter. In her world, Kings and Queens were powerless.
Ganessa wasn't too happy that she didn't get to find Sieg. Medusa could feel her growing impatient...and angry. She had a connection with that boy, one that she couldn't let go. She wanted him dead or under her control...probably more of the later. Sieg was an irreplaceable punching bag, and without him Ganessa was becoming wild. Medusa wanted to fix that...she wanted her daughter happy. She also wanted her son happy...and she wanted to be happy. This was the best way to make them all happy.
As her daughter came into the throne room, Medusa stood up to greet her. "Ganessa...you don't look well. Come here, my child."
"Mother...why did you summon me? There are still things that need to be done...these people need to be taught a lesson. They need to know that you're the only Goddess worth believing in!" Ganessa growled as she stopped before Medusa. She hated how her mother and father were so patient with these people...the fastest way to conquer a nation was with fear! Why couldn't she just kill people to make an example?!
"Shhh, you are not upset at the Crimean's my dear. You're upset because Sieg got away. It's alright, we will find him eventually..along with all the others." Medusa told her as she moved to embrace her daughter who was now a head taller than her. She had grown up strong, but her mind had a little catching up to do.
"How?" Ganessa hissed impatiently. She was still upset. Even her mother couldn't soothe her anymore. She was so close to Sieg, she could practically smell him. And then? Poof, he was gone!
"With this, your new sword.." Medusa told her as Ragnell appeared in thin air..still wrapped inside of Medusa's dark magic as if it were marinating in some evil stew. Ganessa narrowed her eyes, noting the cracks inside the sword.
"Uhuh...how are we going to use that old thing?" She asked in disbelief. Medusa laughed darkly as she gripped the sword.
"You are still doing it...seeing with just your eyes. With magic...the possibilities are endless. You will never get stronger if you continue with that attitude, Ganessa. Now watch." Medusa opened her free hand, and whisp of blinding white light appeared just above her palm. Ganessa squinted at it while it started to grow large, it's form beginning to take shape. "This is the soul of this sword...I claimed it after I turned her mortal body to stone. As the ruler of the underworld, it's easy for me to trap souls before they make their journey. This particular soul, Ganessa...is rare. Because it's immortal."
"What..?" Ganessa asked as the soul finally began to take shape. She looked familiar...wasn't that the girl who saved Samus? "Hold on, isn't she an enemy, mother?"
"No...not anymore. The wondrous things about the souls of swords is that they are always created neutral. They are allies to their masters and their masters only...their undying loyalty is valuable. You will be Ragnell's new master, Ganessa. After I twist and manipulate her memories a little." Just to be safe...just to cause Ike and his insufferable allies more pain. Ganessa stared in awe as Medusa pulled back the sword and then slowly sunk it into the back of the apparition before them. The white light started to dull and twist into a dark purple energy. Ragnell's disembodied spirit started to slowly pull back into Ragnell as her face twisted in pain and her mouth opened to let out an inaudible scream. Ganessa couldn't look away...and her eyes glanced over to the sword that now seemed to be healing itself. The cracks started to disappear as her soul was pulled into it, and eventually it disappeared.
"The soul is in the blade now?" Ganessa asked as Medusa's magic dispersed, leaving Ragnell which looked...better than it had in a long time.
"Yes...she has been reborn and is now loyal to you and only you..." Medusa purred as she handed the sword to her daughter. Ganessa took it eagerly with a wide grin. She could feel how much better this sword was compared to her other sword. She could feel...the soul? The magic...it was wonderful.
"I like her...but that doesn't answer my question. How is she going to help with finding Sieg and the others?" Ganessa asked curiously as she gripped the sword firmly in both hands. Yeah...she had the perfect weight to her.
"Say her name..." Medusa began as a devious grin spread across her face. "Say her name, Ganessa...tell her to come out..."
"...Okay. Ragnell, come out..?" The moment those words left her mouth, Ragnell began to glow..much less brilliantly. No...her magic wasn't bright anymore but it was just as strong. The sword began to shift into a woman, and Ganessa let go of her hand. There she was..that girl...naked and kneeling at her feet. She lifted up her head, her red eyes staring deep into Ganessa's. Just below her right eye were dark lines that snaked into a symbol that was similarly shaped to her mothers and herself.
"My lady...as you command..." Ragnell uttered softly. Ganessa just stared at her curiously before things began to click in her head.
"I see...so that's how it is. She knows?" Ganessa asked her mother.
"She knows a lot of things...and she can sense them too...Ashunera will never be able to hide from her own creation." Medusa answered proudly. Just the first step...and her daughter was already happy. Now there was no where to run or hide...she would force them into action, one way or another.