Okay, started the battle for convince and random.org gives us...

No...no, no please no! No it was a 1/10 chance please...please... 2) Frederick ???: Out of all the people he had to get chosen didn't he! But he and Hisako are...they were meant to be...oh how am I going to tell her...

(Now I'm angry! I don't know Japanese but...) Total crit count: 15 Crits this chapter: 1

@Boris Okay then I guess quick vote? Challenge and Frederick's death: Just Frederick's death: If we say 10 minutes, I'm fine with either. ...Well I mean I'm not cool with Frederick dieing but...

So a quick bookmark for their last Hubba Tester T_T

@Jasper The urge to re-roll was strong but...*sigh* I could've cheated, rolled again but that would've felt wrong.

@Jasper No that's fair enough. I think that puts us at... Frederick and challenge: 2 Just Frederick: 2

Okay so I guess we either wait for someone to tip the scales. Personally I'd say that losing Frederick is punishment for failing the challenge (and that is the worst punishment, I mean perhaps not gameplay wise but storywise? It means I have to change up some later plans, not much but...the entire reason I held up the S-rank *sigh*.)

I suppose bright side (if this even has a bright side) I've got something for Frederick's death now...*sigh* that also means Hisako will have to find new love...I may hold off on that poll for a bit since we have 1 person available (Gaius) so probably after Chapter 9 that will go out.

@Hannah Oh yeah! We can do that ^^' @charlie You mean just have Frederick's death? @Jasper I'll give it another 5 minutes and then I guess we would do that?

@Jasper If we remove the challenge then yes, I can easily get him killed. If the challenge stays then it'll be a bit harder...

With that 5 minutes have passed...which I guess means we use Jasper's idea! Though do we kill Frederick during the chapter or after...

@Jasper Okay we shall do that then.

@Paul Wouldn't that be cheating? I already said I would hold it off until a story point. ...That said if Paul wants to vote on challenge or just Fredrick I'll hold it open a tiny bit longer.

Okay so we won't view the S-rank, the plan was to hold it of for story, as much as I want to view it (because I love Frederick x Hisako)...I won't. This will be treated as a middle of battle death. you wouldn't get a choice in the middle of battle to suddenly view an S-rank. Still if Paul and Bob wish to vote then 7 minutes I guess? Otherwise Jasper's plan.

So we can either do 1)Frederick's death is enough, you failed the challenge that is your punishment. 2) Keep going with the challenge/Jasper's plan

@charlie For the reasons previously stated (despite it not being a good choice gameplay wise) Frederick and Hisako will not have their S-rank shown. @Bob So is that a 'Continue the challenge and kill Frederick vote?'

I guess if anyone wants my perosnal view on it... Personally I see losing Frederick as punishment for failing the challenge, making it null and void. So if it were up to me I would at this point remove the challenge. That said democracy!

@Paul Frederick was always going to be sacrificed, the question was whether the challenge for Side story 3 'All villagers must survive' still counted or not. Either way Frederick is going to die.

Though that confusion would have been caused by bad wording on my part... 1) Frederick's death is enough, the challenge was failed and no longer applies. 2) Fredrick still dies, but the challenge remains in effect until (insert Jasper's idea here)

Jasper's plan: "Maybe we should do the challenge for another 3 runs, and if we have to make a second sacrifice we do so, but we quit the challenge after that?"

@Paul Okay then people, with that we end the vote! The challenge for the chapter is failed, Frederick life is sacrificed (I'll also just let those villagers die I guess. That way we also lose all the bonus rewards)...*sigh* Goodbye Frederick.

I honestly don't care about the rewards anyway...at least Zaid will be happy with what his challenge did I guess.

Total crit count: 15 Crits this chapter: 1 ...Of course now the villagers start dodging attacks...

...Is it wrong that I find that somewhat satisfying?

Oh good old enemy crits, always there when we need you! *sigh*

*sigh* That should make me happy but...you know before this nuzlocke I didn't care much for Frederick but now...I-I really don't want him to die...

... ???: Hey Hisako? Hisako: (In the middle of battle is not the best time to talk.) ???: Yeah I know, javelins and stuff...but listen. With how dangerous battles are becoming-... does Frederick now how you feel about him. Hisako: (...Why ask that now?) ???: Look, I say tell him now before it’s too late. Hisako :(You know something, don’t you.)... Frederick? Frederick: Yes milday?

Hisako: ...I don't know why but...you're my best friend okay. I just wanted you to know. Frederick: Milady...*smiles* I'm glad you feel that way. ...(Naga should I tell her that I-...no I can't risk what we have. ...Wait what was that sound...) Hisako! Watch out! Hisako: Frederick? What are yo-

*Frederick saw a glint of silver, throwing himself before Hisako. Though the soldier had missed his original target he was able to strike in just the right spot...* Hisako: ! Frederick! Naga...what, what do I do? I may have lost the other shepherds but...but I-I'm not losing you! We were- you said we were friends!

Frederick: Milady...to protect the one who you hold above all others...is a knight’s greatest honour. In doing so I-...I can die happy... Hisako: The one you hold above all others? ...Chrom wasn’t in danger Frederick, you died saving me...f-for me... oh please...*looks around distressed* Frederick: *soft smile* Milady...*coughs* I was planning on waiting to tell you but...I-

Hisako: Lissa! Lissa. Lisaa... Come on... Frederick: (Perhaps it is for the best that she doesn’t know...then she can move on, I would hate to burden her...) Hisako: Y-you wanted to say something. Frederick: Milady, you're crying... Hisako: Huh? *Frederick placed his hand on Hisako's check, trying to brush away the tears*

Frederick: Hisako...*his vision started to blur as he forced a smile* I- I’m glad we’re friends...promise me you’ll protect the Exalted family in my place... Hisako: ...O-of course...(Why does this affect me more than the other shepherds deaths did?...Could there have been more to our relationship than just friends?...Did I... do I...?)

Frederick: Farewell Hisako...I hope Naga is always kind to you... Hisako: ...F-Frederick...*deep breath*...

Hisako: The hounarble knight, forever duty bound. At first you seemed like little more than a servant at your master beck and call, now I realise how important you were to me...and I swear to you that you shall be avenged and my life shall be for protecting the exalted family...goodbye, my friend know that whoever was responsible for your death will not be allowed to survive. I’ll kill him myself!

@Jasper Like I said, there would be no S-rank, Frederick never revaled his feelings...but perhaps Hisako finally discovered her's... @Hannah Whilst I'm glad I was able to make you feel emotion with my writing my apologies for making you cry.

Hisako: ...*draws Steel sword* (The others are too far to help me... if I can survive these attacks...) Chrom: Hisako! Hold on I'm coming! Cordelia! Cordelia: Y-yes my prince? Chrom: Help me over to Hisako, we already lost Frederick, we can't lose her to! Cordelia: Right.

Chrom: Hisako! Hisako: ... Chrom: *grimaces* No vunlaries left? Cordelia come on, we need to take him down fast! Hisako: ...He's mine. Chrom: Hisako You can't take him on alone, he'll kill you! ???: He's right, let them help. It's what Frederick would've- Hisako: (Frederick is dead. What he wanted...)...Fine.

Chrom:...There. You alright? Hisako: ... Chrom: Stupid question, g(o)ds...Frederick, it's not your fault. Hisako: ... Chrom: Alright you don't want to talk, but you can walk right? You'll need those wounds looked at. Hisako: ...Wounds? Chrom: Silver lances hurt, that what Frederick alw-...Lissa will make sure your okay. Hisako: ...

@Zaid Hisako will love again, she won't be single forever. As for getting over Frederick...the pain may hurt less but I think part of her will always belong to Frederick.

... ???: The battle ended soon after, Chrom tried to keep Frederick's death low key at least for the moment...but news spreads fast in the Shepherds camp. ...I know they meant well with their apologies but all it did was cause Hisako to grow quieter, retreating to her tent. Even now as she sits there it's in silence, she won't talk to me so I've stopped trying.

???: Even when Lissa was trying to help she refused to speak. I-I think she finally figured out who that secret couple the shepherds kept taking about were. No one blames her...except for her. ...So Hisako, since I know you can hear me, talk to me at least. Hisako: ... ???: *sigh* Look please just- Hisako: (In time.) ???: I'm here if you need me, you know that right? Hisako: ... ???: *sigh*

... With that the update ends. Frederick is dead, Hisako's not taking it well...very positive update. *sigh* Thanks for reading guys, I'll see you soon for chapter 8.

@Paul I believe the best course of action is a poll on if she should stay single or not. I'll put on up soon, if she does end up marrying again I'll probably wait until after the two year gap.

Assuming that we have no more deaths (unlikely but just pretend) we have...Gaius, Henry (if Olivia does die then Sully will be ninjamanced), any of the surviving future children, or Spotpass characters.

@Zaid There are unactivated challenges involving no pair ups or randomly chosen pair ups, with the luck that I've had so far I'm expecting something to go wrong chapter 11.

@Boris True but pair up does help a lot (I believe a pair up attack is something like +6, an unpaired up attack is +2, I believe dancing is also a +2 but like I said I'm unsure), I'd either have to keep them both out of range or risk Olivia right?

@Boris That was me be unclear, it would be against me rules to get characters like that. Sorry for the confusion caused.