A/N:

I am alive! So here is my related work, connected to "To Alter Destiny." If you read the summary...then enough said...hopefully?

I plan to update here (not in T.A.D.) either 3/17 or 18, because I am still working on convention things.

If you have any interaction suggestions, please let me know; however, please realize...if you ask for characters who have yet to appear in my story, it might be a while before I make such a chapter. For example, if you ask for Henry x Lissa, expect that in a year, because he probably won't be introduced for a while.

I do not own or have the rights to Fire Emblem Awakening or any of the characters.

0-1 Preparations

There was a first time for everything, and this just happened to be one of his. True, he had been admonished by his tutors and "scolded" by Emmeryn or Frederick, but to be in this position, chided on his knees by almost a complete stranger, was definitely new for the prince. To make matters worse, they were in the middle of Southtown, being displayed in front of his Ylissean citizens. Not that he was alone; to his left was his sister, and to his right, Frederick. The knight had tried to stand several times, but each came with a smack on the head by the discipliner's tome.

"Reflet, I believe we have been humiliated more than enough today." The brunet tried standing, again. SMACK! He was hit. When would Frederick learn?

"I agree, Reflet! This is embarrassing!" Lissa whined, trying to stand. SMACK! Her first hit. Not that Chrom could say anything, he had several lumps of his own.

"This will be over, when I say it's over." The platinum looked down at the three, a freezing look in her eyes, her brother stood to the side, stiff-faced, but blushing.

"Reflet, maybe we should-"

"Do you want to join them, Robin?" The twin shut his lips and shook his head. "Good." She turned her attention back to the three. "Now then, what did we learn today?"

"Not to run blindly into danger, without a plan." The three said in monotone unison.

"Any why do we not run into danger, Chrom?"

"So we cause as little casualties, as possible."

"Yes, and…Lissa?"

"So we cause as little damage to the town, as possible."

"Correct, and Frederick."

"So we cause as little damage to ourselves, as possible."

"Excellent! Now, what could have happened today, if you had no plan? Chrom."

"The village could have been wiped out, with all the people."

"True. Lissa?"

"We would have failed our jobs as Shepherds."

"I…think so? I'm still now sure what being a 'Shepherd' entails, but let's say for now that it's true. Finally, Frederick."

The knight bit his lip, but responded. "Milord, or milady, could have been killed."

"Correct, although I think the proper conjunction might be 'and,' and you seem to forget that you could have been killed as well."

"It's not that I forgot, it's that my life is unimportant compared to theirs."

"Frederick!" Chrom and Lissa both looked at him.

"Don't think like that!" Lissa chided.

"Your life is just as important as any of our own. Do not forget that, Frederick."

"That is kind of you to say, milord. Milady. However, my life is yours, whether it is to keep the two of you safe, or for you to use as you see fit."

And the bickering continued; the twins, on the other hand, stood over, watching. After a minute or so, Refelt finally broke it up. "Okay, okay. I believe that's enough pessimism for today. If the three of you understand the importance of a plan, we're done here. However," She smiled icily again, "If you three ever do anything so reckless again, expect another lecture." With that, her face began to defrost, and her smile was once again pleasant. "I'll be over there, until we leave. Come get me if you need anything." With that, she walked in the direction of the produce vendors, disappearing into the mob of citizens, helping to clean the town square.

The three waited, until they were certain she was gone. Lissa and Chrom let out a sigh, while Frederick stood up, straightening himself.

"Is she always like this, Robin?" Lissa asked when Frederick helped her up.

"It just shows that she likes and cares about you," He lent a hand to Chrom, easily pulling the cobalt up. "Anyway, you get used to it. Just don't anger her, and you'll be fine."

"In other words, she's always like this."

Robin thought about it, then shrugged. "It feels normal, her taking the lead and such."

"Oh…my apologies. I totally forgot, no memory."

Robin laughed. "It's fine, don't look so forlorn." He slapped Chrom on the back. "Maybe it will come back, maybe it won't, as long as I have my health, and my sister is well, everything is fine."

"Well, you're definitely optimistic, if nothing else!" Lissa piped in.

The platinum hummed in response, shrugging again. "Is there anything we need to do while we're still here?"

"Well, since we have time, we should check for causalities and see how we can help the town recover."

"I'll go do some healing then, Chrom!" Lissa waved as she went in the direction of the healer's tent.

"Wait, milady!" Frederick tried to stop her, but lost her in the crowd. "I will go with her, milord. Shall we meet in front of the church at four?"

"That sounds fine. I'll inform Reflet then." Frederick bowed, chasing after Lissa.