Hello everyone, I am finally back! Jesus, you would not believe what I've been going through. And I figured this would be the best comeback. Now, by a show of imaginary hands, how many of you guys have listened to the song "Lullaby for a Princess"? Cause I have, and I loved it, even though I'm not a pegasister. And I definitely recommend that you listen to it before reading this because this is a songfic based on that song. I decided to do my own version of it revolving around the ending of FEA when the player gives up their life to destroy Grima for good. And for a quick synopsis of the setting it's the aftermath of that ending, and it's a Chrobin fic, cause I ship it so hard. And if you guys have seen my Tumblr that I linked on my profile, you should know that. So, lets get to it. And word of advice, have a tissue box nearby, because this might get feelsy.
The silence, the coolness, and the peace of night. It is a lovely combination, but to him it was deadly. The silence was deafening, the cold was unbearable, and the peace was missing for him. This was the peace of others, not of him.
"Robin…"
The Ylissean king could only lay silently in his bed, unable to drift into the peace of dreams and sleep. The emptiness within the room and his soul kept him conscious within reality. Leaving him just staring down at the empty spot on his bed, the spot that should be occupied by her.
"Why? You swore you would not do this..."
Dawn was nearing, the faintest of light shining into his room. It would be pointless to rest now, especially with his mind running so rampant, something that had become traditional since the battle against the fell dragon, Grima.
Unable to take the horrid feel of his empty room, Chrom rose from his bed and left the room, silently walking through the long empty halls of his castle. No sense of joy or relief was within him for bringing his world peace.
Just sadness.
Sadness for her disappearance.
Fate has been cruel
And so unjust
How could I have lost you as well?
Victory was so close
Yet peace so far
Fading as the dragon had fell
Now into the darkness, I'll give you my voice
I won't let your choice be in vain
As hard as I try, I'll continue to cry
Till the day I can see you again~
Making his way to the outside courtyard, the king continued to contemplate, his mind beginning to wander. Wander to his past, before he met her.
Once did a prince, whose bravery had shun so strong
Lead his people through times of grim
They smiled and said,
"Surely there is no woman
so lovely and so well deserving of him"
So great was his rein, so brilliant his glory
little fear that he would ever stray
But they knew not of the loneliness in his heart
growing only stronger with each passing day~
Going further in his memories, he thought of when he met Robin, when he knew that he had fallen in love with her.
Soon did that prince meet that one special girl
Whose very smile made him feel so bright
He knew in his heart she was the one for him
She was his missing half, his one final light
But those pleasant memories faded when he remembered learning of the dreaded future, and the fate that awaited them at the hands of the fell dragon.
But fate has a way
of ripping your happiness away
and leaving it mired in the darkness of death
But that young prince had refused to stop
For her he would fight on to his very last breath~
His mind dwelled to the most recent memory, when they had gone to face the fell dragon head on and the inevitable separation of him from the love of his life was unknowingly creeping up on him.
To the Ylissean queen; goodnight, my dear wife
Rest within moonlight's embrace
Bear my voice to her, oh winds of the Earth
Through clouds, through sky and through space
Carry the peace and the joy we had brought
and carry my sorrows in kind
Robin, I miss you far more than you know
Never will I have fear in my mind
So may you please return to my side?~
Chrom vividly remembered watching Robin land the final blow on Grima, destroying him, but inevitable destroying herself. He had watched her fade away right in front of him, her final words ringing in his ears like she was right beside him.
"Farewell Chrom. May we meet again…"
The very sight and realization that she was gone drove the king to the ground in tears, something he hadn't even showcased when Emmeryn had sacrificed herself. He just couldn't handle the truth of the matter. It had shattered everyone, but with him, it nearly killed him.
Every smile since that day
So fake and so untrue
I never imagined
I'd face life without you
As he watched the sun slowly begin to rise, he brought his hand to his heart. The hand that held the ring from the most important day of his life.
May these countless hours
Swiftly pass, I pray
I love you, I miss you
All these miles away~
He remembered what Naga had told them. The possibility of Robin being able to survive should she choose to give up her life for the greater good.
Even though it was made clear that it was a small possibility, he had believed in it with all his heart.
He knew she was still out there, waiting for him.
May every dream be
sweet tonight
Safe upon your bed of moonlight
Let no amount of sadness
or pain come near
For when you wake, I'll be waiting
to meet you, my dear~
He heard several pairs of footsteps behind him. He knew who they were, and he was ready to go with them. The first voice was of his loyal knight and guard to him and his sister, "Milord, are you ready? We are about to set off."
Sleep~
The next voice came from his beloved daughter, "Father, do you think we'll find mother today?"
Sleep~
The last came from his son, whose very appearance embodies Robin, "Of course we'll find her! Right, father?"
Sleep~
To each question, he answered the same thing, "Of course."
They were all ready, they knew that Robin was still out there, and they would not give up until they find her.
Especially that young brave king.
"Wait for me Robin!"
I sure hope you all enjoyed that little songfic, and I apologize if I caused any deaths by my readers drowning in tears. Oh well, until next time. Gypsy out!