A/N This is the first story I have written. I know awakening is a bit old with Fates and all but I was in the mood to write an awakening story plus tbh Fates was pretty shit. I will try to release two or three more chapters and see what the response is. Anyway Let's get on with chapter one of Love across the ages.

I do not own Fire Emblem Awakening or any characters mentioned, all belong to Nintendo and Intelligent systems.

"This is it! Our final battle! You're one of us, Robin, and no "destiny" can change that. Now let's kill this bastard and be done with it!"

Robin found himself in a heated battle with two men, one blue haired man he remembered as Chrom. Although he had no memory of meeting Chrom he felt as if he had known him forever. The other man he remembered as Validar, even though he was fighting Validar he felt as if there was some sort of bond between the two of them.

Robin soon found himself deflecting dark magic with a thunder spell to save Chrom. He couldn't control anything that was happening, as if there was already a decided outcome, it felt more like a memory than reality.

Robin and Chrom soon regrouped and attacked Validar together.

"Gya ha ha! Fools! Struggle all you want! You cannot unwrite what is already written!" The sorcerer yelled.

Chrom lead the attack with one swift hit with his sword followed up by Robin attacking with thunder magic hitting Validar. Validar soon counter attacked with his own magic. Chrom soon found himself engulfed in a purple cloud before exploding.

Robin then took the lead and sent a beam of thunder directly at Validar hitting him square in the chest.

Validar collapsed to the ground holding onto his life.

" This isn't over...
Damn you BOTH!"

Validar shot a ball of dark magic at Chrom. A strong dark magic was heading directly towards Chrom, there was no way he could survive that after the hit he took earlier.

Without hesitation Robin lunged himself at Chrom tanking the hit and collapsing to the ground. Chrom came running towards Robin to help him.

"Are you all right?
That's the end of him.
Thanks to you we carried the day.
We can rest easy now.
At long last..."

Chrom was interrupted by a loud pulsing in Robin's head.

What is this pain? This... This...urge...?

Robin's vision started to turn red. Chrom noticed Robin in pain and quickly became concerned.

"...What's wrong?
Hey, hang on—"

Robin's hand built up magic and moved by itself plunging into Chrom's chest.

"This is not your—
your fault...
Promise me
you'll escape from this place...
Please, go..."

With that the swordsman fell to the ground.

I... I... killed him! How?! Why?! I... I didn't mean to! I'm sorry..."

Validar's laughter could be heard throughout the room.

"Chrom, we have to do SOMETHING." A young girl's voice said.

Robin found himself lying on the floor with his eyes closed with a terrible headache.

"What do you propose we do?" A familiar voice questioned.

No it can't be, was all that a dream? Or maybe this is? No, it can't be. You can't feel pain in a dream and I have terrible headache, so maybe I didn't kill him...

Robin felt a strange feeling of relief after assuming that he wasn't a murderer.

"I... I... dunno." The girl responded.

Robin now decided to open his eyes and get up. Was he opened his eyes he heard a small gasp from Chrom and the girl.

"I see your awake now." Chrom greeted.

"Hey there!" The young girl happily greeted.

"There are better places to take a nap than on the ground you know." Chrom joked.
"Here, give me your hand." Chrom reached out us hand and helped Robin up.

Robin was still a little groggy and needed some time to regain his balance, it felt like he had been drinking the night before and now has a terrible hangover.

"You alright?" Chrom asked

"Yeah, just a bit groggy, thank you... Chrom."

"You know who I am? Have we met before?"

"Of course, don't you remember me? My name is... um... my name is..."

"Is there something wrong?"

"I... I can't remember my name"

"Hey, I've heard of this! It's called amnesia!" The young girl chimed in.

"It's called a load of pegasus dung. We're to believe you remember milord's name, but not your own?" Robin only now noticed the third man. He was wearing large armour and was standing next to a horse wearing blue armour. He was also holding a mighty silver lance, not something you would want to be on the other end of.

"I know it sounds ridiculous but it's the truth!" Robin defended.

"What if it is true Frederick? Do you expect us to leave a poor, defenseless man alone without any memories? What sort if shepherds would that make us?" Chrom quickly defended Robin.

"But milord, Plegia has been at our borders trying to start a war! What if this man is a spy, or worse an assassin hired to infiltrate the palace?"

"Even if this man is as dangerous as you say, shouldn't we take him with us to stop him from hurting villagers. If he does attempt anything then you can strike him down faster than I can blink. He is coming with us, end if story." Chrom finished sternly.

"Even though it would not do to let a wolf into our flock."

"Then we will judge him back at the palace."

"Don't I get a say in this?" Robin asked.

"Peace friend, once we establish that you are no enemy of Ylisse then we will let you go.

"Is that where we are, Ylisse?"

"You've never heard of the halidom? Ha! Someone pay this actor. He plays quite the fool! The furrowed brow is especially convincing..." Frederick mocked.

"Frederick, please. This land is known as the Halidom of Ylisse. Our ruler, Emmeryn, is called the exalt." Chrom explained.

"Anyway," Chrom started "We should introduce ourselves, my name is Chrom, but then you already knew that. Mr weary over here is called Frederick and last, and certainly least, we have my delicate little sister Lissa."

"I am not delicate!" Lissa shouted angrily. "And what do you mean 'least'?!" Lissa then turned to face Robin with a smile on her face."Sorry about my brother, he can be a bit thick sometimes, scratch that, most times."

Ouch Robin thought to himself.

"But you're lucky the Shepherds found you. Brigands would've been a rude awakening!" Lissa continued.

"You tend sheep? In a full suit of armour...?" Robin asked rather confused.

"It's a dangerous job" Chrom laughed. "Just ask Frederick the wary over here."

Robin smirked at that remark while Frederick kept a stern look.

"A title I shall wear with pride." Frederick said with a sense of pride.

"Ah!" Robin had a sudden epiphany "My name! My name is Robin!"

"Robin huh? Is that foreign? Oh you must be hungry, there is a village near here, let's head there and we will figure out what to do with you over a nice meal." Chrom offered.

"Chrom! Look! The village!" Lissa interrupted with a grim expression. Everyone turned to face the village.

All Robin could see was smoke and burning buildings. Gods how could someone do such a thing. Robin was angered by this sight- very angered- stealing and murdering villages is one thing but burning everything the villagers know, including the villagers, is something Robin could not accept.

"What are you waiting for?! We need to go!" Robin shouted at the group leaving them a surprised. The tactician then went running towards to village.

"Robin wait up!" Chrom shouted before being stopped by a certain knight.

"Milord, I have to say please don't get too close with him, it can end horribly. I expect that even you would not do something so reckless." The great knight warned.

"Of course Frederick!" Chrom said in a hurry. "I may be reckless but I'm not an idiot! Now let's go!" With that the group went running after Robin.

"Gwa ha ha! Get to it, lads! Grab anything shiny, and put the rest to the torch! We gots an example to set for these Ylissean types! Ain't that right, lass?" A barbarian shouted to a young girl.

"P-please don't burn my home! My child is still in there! Please I will do anything..." The maiden pleaded.

"Anything eh? Well I suppose-" Garrick was interrupted with a thunder spell hitting him. "Gah!"

"Leave now or you will all suffer!" A white haired tactician threatened.

"Are you blind kid? It's ten against one! You gots guts kid but you gon be gutted!" With that a mage attacks the tactician with a simple fire spell, Robin attempted to doge it but it just skimmed him. Robin then retaliates with a thunder spell knocking the mage off balance and finishes him with a swift blow to the head with his sword, however a myrmidon managed to sneak up behind Robin and sliced his back with a bronze sword.

"Gah!" Robin yelp in pain. His coat had a large, red stain that grew bigger as he bled more. The tactician fell to one knee and saw a barbarian lift his axe in the air ready to finish Robin off.

This is the end? Gods, I should have thought this through better. Oh well what does it matter now?

Robin closed his eyes and readied himself for the final blow. Right when he expected the axe to hit he heard a loud clashing sound from two metals hitting full force. Robin opened his eyes to see a horse in front of him with a man riding it.

"S-sir Frederick?" Robin was obviously shook by what happened.

"Naga, here I thought assassins were trained to be careful and intelligent." While talking Frederick thrusted his silver lance into the barbarian's chest.

"S-sir, our scouts spotted the shepherds." One of the mages said to Garrick.

"You couldn't have told me this earlier? Everyone regroup! Back the shepherds into the a corner and slaughter all of them. They will fetch a nice bounty."

The remaining nine warriors back the shepherds into a corner leaving them surrounded.

"Lissa! Heal Robin's wounds while Frederick and I kill of these bastards!" The blue haired swordsman commanded.

"Wait!" Robin yelled "I can fight too!"

"Fine, help when you have healed."

Frederick charged in to the north and attacked a barbarian while Chrom headed North East to attack a myrmidon. It was clear too Robin that Frederick could handle himself, they can't even scratch his armour never mind injure him however, Chrom was not as skilled, many mistakes could be seen in his technique and he left many openings. Robin then saw that Chrom was going to be jumped by a barbarian and another myrmidon.

"Chrom! Retreat! You are going to be jumped!"

Chrom turned to face Robin and then looked around, he saw a barbarian and a myrmidon charging at him.

Robin began to yell orders "Sir Frederick, run over to Chrom and protect him while he retreats, Lissa once Chrom is out of danger heal him and Chrom, when your healed join me and we will help Sir Frederick kill the remaining enemies!" The group were shocked to hear a plan come from the blue but they decided to follow it. Frederick managed to kill a myrmidon and injure the barbarian. Meanwhile Lissa healed Chrom's wounds and Chrom joined Robin to finish the barbarian.

"Frederick, stay away from the mage, magic will do more than dent your armour, I will attack the mage and Chrom will finish him."

Robin continued to bark orders until Chrom and Robin were facing off against Garrick.

"Here, sheepy sheepy! Come to the slaughter!" Garrick mocked.

Chrom started the battle with a vertical slash. Robin then followed up with a thunder spell however Garrick managed to sidestep out of the way. Garrick countered with gnashing Chroms arm with his axe and slashed again at his torso, Chrom attempted to dodge but only ended up making the axe hit is shoulder. Chrom then countered by jumping in the air and bringing his sword down on Garrick. Robin then finished off Garrick by plunging his bronze sword into his chest.

"Bwaaargh!" Garrick cried out before collapsing to the ground.

"Robin! That was amazing! You can use swords AND tomes!? Not to mention your wits, your amazing!" Lissa excitedly exclaimed while healing Chrom.

"Yeah.. well, it was nothing." The tactician rubbed the back of his head.

"No really Robin, you're great, battle and wits." Chrom complimented.

"Even I must admit, you were quite impressive, I will need to be more careful than I thought." Frederick smiled.

"Thanks? I think."

"Did you notice, milord? The brigands spoke with a Plegian accent." Frederick changed the subject.

"Those Plegian dogs!" Chrom shouted angrily.

"Plegia?" Robin questioned.

"Plegia is a neighboring country on Ylisse," Frederick explained. "They have been trying to provoke a war with Ylisse for Naga knows how long.

"And it's the defenseless villagers who suffer!" Lissa added.

"They do have us, milady: Shepherds to protect the sheep. Do not be swept up in your anger. It will cloud your judgment."

"I know, I know... Don't worry. I'll get used to all this."

"Milord, please! You must stay the night! We are simple folk of simple means, but we would gladly toast your valor with a feast!" A villager offered the shepherds.

"A most generous offer, sir, and no doubt your hospitality would be grand... But I'm afraid we must hurry back to Ylisstol." Frederick declined.

"Dark meat only for me, medium well, and no salt in the soup. I simply— Wait, what?! We're not staying?! But, Frederick, it's nearly dark!" Lissa argued.

"When night falls, we'll camp. Eat off the land, make our bed of twigs and the like... I believe you mentioned you would be "getting used to this"?" Frederick responded.

"I sometimes hate you Frederick." Lissa pouted.

"Quite the stern knight you have there." Robin said to Chrom.

"I can think of a couple other words to describe him!" Lissa said.

"Frederick only smiles when he's about to bring down the axe." Chrom joked.

"*Ahem* You do realize I AM still present?" Frederick remarked.

"Oh we realize." Chrom joked.

"Milord remains as amusing as ever. Now then, shall we be going?"

"Yes good idea we need to make good time."

The shepherds marched towards the capital, Ylistol. They walked through the forest for a shortcut.

A/N So that was chapter one, I will try to release two more chapters and see if people enjoy. If you enjoyed or have any criticism at all please tell me, I would love to continue this story to it's fullest potential. Until next time.

Edit: Jeez, dunno what happened there, when I first published it it was fine but after a couple of hours all it showed was code. Thank God that I kept it copied otherwise I would have been done. Thank you to Socail for letting me know.