"We did it," Chrom said between pants.
"Look out!" Robin yelled, pushing her husband away as Validar shot the last of his magic. It hit her, knocking her down, filling her with pain. The world blurred, the edges of her vision a purple that seemed to cover the world.
Chrom quickly went over to her, cradling her head on his lap, "Are you o-" he was cut off by someone stabbing him. Robin quickly realized it was her. Her magic shot through him, the Thoron magic electrocuting him. "It's. . . ok. . . It's not your. . . not your fault. . . Just promise me you'll. . . escape. . . from this place. . . Please. . . go."
Robin sobbed as the last of his life left him. What had she done? The love of her life was dead and. . . and. . . there was no way to save him. She couldn't do anything. Why had she killed him? What went wrong? She had planned out the attack, she had done everything. Everything except stop herself. How many people had died for her? For them? And she couldn't do so little as stop herself from killing the love of her life. Shouldn't that have been easy? She loved him so much, he felt the same, so what went wrong?
Why do you weep, god among men?
Robin whipped her head around, tears still streaming down her cheeks. It was no use, Robin couldn't see it.
Do you weep for the fallen man?
Robin nodded, unable to fully comprehend what was happening but hoping the voice was talking about Chrom.
Why, god among men?
"I-I love him," Robin muttered.
He are unworthy for you, however, I may bring him back.
"Unworthy?" Robin muttered. No, it was she who was unworthy of him. All the sacrifices he made for her, the marriage, everything, all for her sake. He never did think of himself during their years together. She giggled thinking back to their exploits, that time he saw her in the bath, how she did the same. Would she really be able to live without him?
What is your answer, god among men?
"Yes, please bring him back," Robin said, futilely wiping tears as more streamed down.
I shall, if you will give me one thing.
It was a deal with the devil, she knew that. Doing this, agreeing, would it bring the end she feared? Or, would it give her a new life she wished she could lead? It could give her happiness, she knew that.
I need your body.
Robin blinked, possession? She would be possessed.
Do not misunderstand, god among men, you were breeded as a vessel, I will simply be the one to travel through you.
Robin's brows furrowed, she was. . . a vessel. This was her destiny. She would be a vessel, "What happens to my mind?" She was curious, should she go with the strange request, her body would pretty much be taken from her, and if that happened what of her mind.
Your mind will remain in a dream-like state. You will be with the human you love.
Robin glanced towards Chrom's unmoving body. Tears began welling up again, if that happened she could. . . she could. . .
She squeezed her hands, knuckles turning white in the process, "I'll - I'll do it. Just let me see him again!"
Excellent. Now remove your gloves and all will be granted.
Robin did as she told, and power, sweet, sweet power entered her. The sensation was enough to make her giddy but, nonetheless, the promise remained. Robin slept, and Grima finally awakened. He laughed, the vessel had done her part, now it was time for him. His laughter echoed in the empty hall, many of his tributes having been slayed, he would need new sacrifices. No matter, with the Royal pest gone, he would be able to take them with ease. The hall shook, his dragon form rising from the ground. Oh, how he relished the moment! The hall broke and his remaining tributes screamed in a mix of awe and horror, quickly silenced by the roar Grima's maw emitted. How quickly would he rule? His hordes of undead would make it quick, he knew. With the vessel put to rest in an inescapable prison, he would do as he pleased.
Robin woke up to familiar voices.
"But Chrom, we have to do something!" Lissa said, pigtails swaying as she turned.
"Well, what do propose we do," Chrom asked, inquisitively.
"I. . . I dunno," Lissa said, looking to the ground in disappointment.
Chrom glanced at Robin, "I see your awake now."
Lissa smiled, her excitement unchanged as when they first met, "Hey there!"
Chrom smiled, "There're better places to nap than on the ground, you know. Give me your hand. Welcome back. It's over now."
Robin complied, smiling, yes it was over and, now, she could finally live in peace.
Q: I was thinking, did Grima take Robin's body by force or convince them? I thought convincing Robin would be more interesting and having them married to Chrom would be great incentive. I did take the final parts from the ending if you chose Robin to deal the winning blow, so I'm not gonna take credit for that. I hope you like it, or y'know cry while reading.
