*I do not own any part of Fire Emblem*
Corrin has many suitors that pine for her attention. She cannot afford to be interested in such trivial things such as taking a man while her life feels like it is in shambles and the weight of the world is on her shoulders.
Corrin and the army were walking through the woods after the battle of the Black Flames occurred. None of their men had been lost during the fight. On the contrary, they recruited more manpower during the battle. Xander, Leo, Peri, Laslow, Odin, and a man named Niles, joined them on their journey. Corrin was walking near the front of the army when she smelt the sweet scent of Lavender.
She looked for the source of the smell and found it to come from someone she least expected. The dark and ominous man named Niles was the owner of the beautiful fragrance. Niles was walking quietly behind Leo and next to Odin only yards from her. Odin was speaking to Niles loudly and making an exhausting amount of hand gestures. Niles would smile at the animated man and look at him with his one eye.
Camilla fell into step next to Corrin. "That is Niles, he is Leo's retainer. He is different, I suggest you keep your distance from him." Camilla pat the side of Corrin's cheek and disappeared. Corrin pushed the thought of the mysterious man away and became lost in thought in regards to what the future may hold.
When night arrives and they were back in the Astral Plane. Corrin did her routine walk around the ground meeting and visiting with the people she traveled with. She met with both Ryoma and Xander, who were in the mess hall discussing plans for the next battle. After so much fighting, the two of them seem to be getting along rather well. She looks around and is able to find most of her friends and companions.
Corrin stops in her tracks when she catches the faintest scent of lavender. Her heart feels a longing pressure, something that she has never felt before. She scans the room looking for the man she hopes is there. She doesn't see Niles in the room and her heart drops.
Corrin decides that it is time for her to go back to her room. She walks through the woods becoming increasingly aware of how tired she was. Corrin opened the door to her room and was met with the smell of lavender. Before she could register what it meant, she felt a hand firmly come over her mouth. The room was almost completely dark except the light coming through the window from the full moon outside.
"My princess... I know you have been watching me. You must not be so quick to let your guard down or trust those you don't know." The man's voice was calm but seductive. Corrin was still unaware of what was happening to her. Her heart raced when she saw Niles as he moved in front of her.
"I trust you." Corrin mumbles under Niles' hand covering her mouth.
"You do? How foolish! After all, I don't yet trust YOU." Niles' response catches her by surprise. Her expression says enough. "We barely know each other, my princess."
His blue eyes pierced through and making her feel exposed and defenseless. He leans his face in closer to hers. His eye is now level with hers and he studies her face. Corrin just stands there as the curiosity in the direction Niles is planning on taking this encounter to, takes hold.
"Close your eyes." Niles orders with a stern voice. Corrin willingly complies, not allowing him the satisfaction of her hesitating. Niles drags his hand from her mouth slowly and takes a moment long to remove his hand completely when the tips of his fingers reach the space between her lips. Corrins heart races quicker as she is unaware of what Niles plans to do next.
After a moment, Corrin opens her eyes and she is alone in her room. She scans her surroundings and she feels slightly empty at his sudden disappearance.