A/N: This is/was my first attempt at writing a fan-fic. I actually have written a couple, but when I get writer's block I just work on another one. This is one of my favorite pairings and for the first chapter (maybe 2) I'll try and summarize her recruitment. I don't know when I'll be able to update because of college, but I'll try to update maybe every two or so weeks because speech will be the death of me. I'd really love to know your opinion on this and if you find anything I can work on please let me know because I really want to improve!
Disclaimer: I do not own Fire Emblem, although I wish I did. All characters belong to Nintendo/Intelligent Systems.
A Hero's Purpose
After the war with Plegia had ended, the continent of Ylisse ushered in prosperity. With the Mad King gone, the people of Ylisse were finally able to welcome Chrom and his wife, Sumia, as Exalt. This seemed like a dream to many,especially for Sumia who was still reeling from Chrom's confession. Robin, their tactician, had organized the ceremony to welcome the pair. As they sat upon the throne overlooking their guests, Robin took to the stand to give a speech on their behalf.
"I would like to congratulate Chrom and Sumia on their recent engagement. I think we can all agree that these two were made for each other because they were always there for one another. They pushed themselves to the limit not just for their own sake, but for each other's. May these two share many years together in happiness! exclaimed the white haired tactician
A roaring applause had followed the speech
"So you're not always busy with tactics are ya bubbles? said Gaius as Robin made his way to his seat
"yeah well, I DO have a life that's not focused on war." grumbled the disgruntled tactician
"Color the Vaike impressed, Robin." said Vaike as he gave Robin a nudge on the arm
"...thanks Vaikeā¦" responded Robin
Robin took his seat while Chrom and Sumia took to the stand
"I would like to thank you all for being here! Now with an era of peace before us, happy times like this won't be as uncommon." said Chrom
"We hope you all enjoy yourselves" said the always cheerful Sumia
"Now let the party begin!" said the couple in unison.
The palace came to life. Everyone was enjoying themselves as they were either dancing, eating or having a spar outside in the castle garden. Shortly after the dance between Sumia and Chrom, she gave her usual flower petal reading to those interested.
"Hey Bubbles, let's do that flower thing!" said Gaius as he began to fidget in his chair
"Well I have nothing to lose. Let's go." said Robin as he lifted himself from his chair alongside Gaius and made his way to Sumia
"Hey guys! Are you here for a flower petal reading?" asked Sumia
"Actually we are. Gaius go ahead!" said Robin
"Will I one day have a house made of sweets, stumbles?" asked the thief
"You will some day, you just have to work really hard!" replied Sumia
"SWEET!" shouted Gaius as he danced from excitement
"What do you want to know Robin?" asked Sumia
He didn't know what to ask. He's never really planned for his future because he was always busy with the war against Plegia. He figured that if he didn't get his memories back after all this time than he never would. Gaius noticed his friend lost deep in thought.
"Stumbles, why don't you do a love reading for Bubbles?" asked Gaius
Robin gave Gaius a blank stare as if he had said something he shouldn't have
"W-why should it be love, Gaius!?" muttered Robin
"You always seem so stiff. If sweets can't make you relax then maybe this will." replied Gaius as a sly smirk rose upon his face
Robin turned his attention to Sumia and saw she was anxious to answer that fortune.
"So be it. Can you do my flower fortune on love?" he asked
"I sure can, but you have to ask a yes or no question." giggled Sumia
At a loss for words he just stared into space. He had come up with a question that pertained to love, but he was hesitant about asking it. However, he mustered up the courage to say it.
"U-uh, will I find someone who's right for me?" mumbled Robin as if he was forced to say something he didn't want to
His words must have set her off because Sumia had a huge grin on her face. She liked as though she wanted to talk to him about this for the longest time.
"Oh of course you will Robin! After all you were the one who brought me and Chrom together, not to mention all the other people who you helped find love! For someone as caring and selfless as yourself, it's only a matter of time before you find someone who you fancy." she exclaimed as she began tearing the flower slowly petal by petal.
Her words were surprising if not unexpected as he did not once take credit for pairing the shepherds together as they were simply fighting for their lives and it was his duty to make sure each partnership worked because everyone's lives depended on it. It was at this point that he had developed a smile, one that had made many a women fall for him.
"Thanks Sumia!" he cheerily said and it was at this point he and Gaius turned their attention back to the huge dance crowd
