Hello, Hello! Consider this a little mini side project while I'm still working on Ice Prince...or...rather, revising it. It can be found on my Tumblr, but trust me, it's not worth reading the old version. Just think of this as a silly, lighthearted episode of "Lucina and Friends"!

The sun's rays shone brightly on the peaceful town of Ylisstol, engulfing the area in its warmth and light. The children were happily playing, the merchants were setting up their stands, the birds were singing, the townsfolk were as lively as ever- a truly beautiful day.

Lucina gazed out at the vibrant town below from her bedroom window. A small smile spread across her face as she pressed her forehead against the glass. "How lovely." She mumbled to herself. She pulled away from the window and sauntered over to her wardrobe. "Maybe I'll go out today. I could invite a few of my friends and we could spend some time at the flea market…" Lucina began pulling out several different outfits, humming softly and she looked over all of them. She ultimately decided on her usual blue attire, laying it out on her bed and returning the other clothes back to their original place. A knock on the door, following by a cheerful voice interrupted her thoughts.

"Lucinaaaa~! Time for breakfast!"

"Thank you, Aunt Lissa! I'll be out in a moment!" Lucina shouted in reply.

"Well, hurry up before Owain eats all of it, mmkay?" Lissa knocked again before returning to the dining hall.

"I won't be long, I promise!" She quickly removed her nightgown and changed into her chosen outfit. She frantically looked around for her shoes and pulled one out from beneath her bed. She grabbed the other one from beside her window and shoved them on her feet. The princess threw open the door and sped down the hall. She made a sharp turn and nearly tripped while running down the stars, but quickly regained her balance as she nearly the dining area. Before she could even touch it, the door swung open, and Frederick stood right in front of it.

"Miss Lucina."

"...Frederick."

"You do know it's not safe to run through the halls, correct?"

She raised an eyebrow. "How did-"

" I could hear you stomping around upstairs."

"Ooooooh, busted!" Owain pointed at her, snickering.

"My apologies." Lucina shot her cousin a glare. Frederick stepped to the side and allowed her to enter. She took a seat beside Owain and let out a sigh of relief.

"Well, good morning to you too, then." He rolled his eyes and drummed his fingers on the table.

"Good morning, Owain. Good morning, Father. Good morning, Mother and Aunt Lissa." Lucina smiled.

"Morning, Lucina." Chrom nodded and groaned a bit. "Frederick, can we please-"

"Not until the entire family has arrived, milord."

"If she's anything like me, she'll take forever and a day just to get down here!" Sumia frowned and picked up her silverware. "Can we at least have something to drink."

"Lady Sumia, I assure you, Miss Cynthia is on her way." As if on cue, the door swung open, startling Frederick as it just barely hit him in the face.

"Gooooooooood morning, family~!" Cynthia yelled out as she skipped into the room, taking her place beside her sister. Frederick took a moment to recollect himself before ducking into the kitchen to retrieve the meal. Once everything was laid out in place and the glasses were full of orange juice, Sumia stood up, clearing her throat.

"Alright! Before we begin, who wants to start our day in prayer?"

Lissa didn't move a muscle. Cynthia looked the other direction. Chrom was 3 seconds from stuffing a roll in his mouth.

"I'll do it!" Owain piped up.

"NO!" Everyone shouted out. Owain pouted slightly and kept his mouth shut.

"I'll do it." Lucina volunteered. Everyone bowed their head and closed their eyes- well, not Frederick. He had to keep an eye out on the door and all. "Naga, thank you for this meal which we are about to receive to nourish our bodies in your sake. May you bless us this day and all the days to come, in Naga's name, I pray, Amen."

"Amen." They mumbled in unison.

The first few minutes of breakfast went by in utter silence as the family was too focused on getting their share of food first. The only sounds were the clinking of glasses and plates. Lissa was the first one to speak.

"So, Chrom-" She took a sip of juice. "Didn't you have an announcement to make?"

"Huh?" He looked up, a strip of bacon dangling precariously out of his mouth. He bit off half and clutched the other half in his hand. "What announcement?"

"That very important announcement that you and your wife had so much debate about?" Lissa shot him a glare and kicked him from under the table.

"...Oh…" Sumia tensed up. "Lissa, are you sure we shouldn't do this in private? I don't think this is very-"

"ATTENTION, ATTENTION!" Lissa picked up a spoon and banged it on her glass. The 3 kids looked up from their meal and towards her.

"...Too late."

"I believe the man of house has an announcement to make~"

"Lissa!" Chrom glared back at her. Lissa began humming, twirling her hair innocently. He sighed and turned his attention to the kids. "Well, um, as you know, I'm the exalt around here-"

"Say no more, Dad. I understand." Cynthia squinted. "Assassin? No problem. We got your back! We'll start a 'Castle Dad Watch'! Keeping Chroms safe since-"

"Thank you, Cynthia, but that's not necessary." Chrom held up a hand. "Like I was saying, I'm the exalt around here. And technically, Lucina is next in line, if anything should ever happen to me."

"Oh gods, are you having another kid?!" Owain held his fork nervously. "That's an injustice! You can't keep having more kids to secure your position!"

"Owain, no. We're not having another child." Sumia blushed.

"And, well, Lucina is of age so…" Chrom took a deep breath. His eyes darted back and forth from Sumia to Lucina. Sumia caught on and spoke for him.

"Lucina, congratulations! You're gonna be the new exalt!"

Lucina's jaw dropped open as she dropped her glass. Frederick immediately pulled her chair away from the running liquid and used her napkin to soak it up.

"E-E...Excuse me?!"

"Your coronation is in a few months. We know you can do it, we have faith in you!" Her mother briefly scooped a spoonful of oatmeal into her mouth.

"Exalt…? Th-That's so…"

"Cool…" Cynthia sighed dreamily and twirled her fork around on the tablecloth. "Exalt...it sounds like a dream…"

"S-Surely, you must be mistaken right?" Lucina laughed nervously. "I-I mean, I'm so young! I don't know anything about leading a nation! Why not Aunt Lissa? She's just as capable!"

"With the way direct bloodlines go, you are Chrom's daughter, which makes you next in line." Lissa shrugged.

"W-Well, Owain-"

"Aha, so the fair maiden seeks my aid?"

"Owain, this is serious!"

"H-Ha...Well, I can't. Technically, I'm 3rd in line if you or Cynthia don't have kids."

"Lucina, this is a big responsibility. I expect great things out of you." Chrom looked straight at Lucina, a stern tone in his voice and a very serious look in his eye. His features softened as he let out a sigh of relief. "Well then, that was easier than I thought!" He resumed his breakfast.

"Congrats, Luci! I heard that after you get your crown, you get a huge dinner party!" Cynthia nudged her sister. Lucina froze completely.

...Exalt?

As in, the exalt?

She couldn't believe it.

"I….I'm not ready!" Lucina suddenly stood up and ran out of the room.

"Luci, wait!" Cynthia excused herself from the table and ran after her. Lucina didn't quite know where to run, but anywhere but there was a good idea. She ran back up the stairs, back down the hall, and back into her room. She slammed her door shut then moved back to her bedroom window. She glanced back at the happy town below her.

Those people would have their life in her hands.

She would be responsible for every man, woman and child.

She sighed as she tore away from the window and plopped face first into her bed.

"All I wanted was to go outside…"