No Matter What the Future Holds Author's Note: Hello, everyone. GhostPanda1314 here, with my first attempt at a long-term fic. I plan to have around a hundred different short stories in this, all detailing the relationship between Robin and Lucina. Different chapters will be during different periods of time, so I will do my best to clarify when everything takes place (unless the time doesn't completely matter). Thank you all for taking the time to try out my stories. I hope everyone who reads this collection will find at least one enjoyable story.
Helpless
"Hello, Lucina," I greeted as I approached said woman. She had been leaning against a tree, staring up at the moon. She turned and, noticing me with a slight smile on her face, returned my greeting.
"Hello, Robin. Were you looking for me?"
"Yes, actually," I confirmed. "I wanted to ask you something about the future." Her gaze hardened and her hand instinctively went to Falchion, palming the hilt as if reassuring herself that she was not defenseless. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath, steeling herself for any questions I might have as she does whenever someone asks about the future.
"What do you want to know?" Her tone was harsh, as if remembering was a personal battle she had to prepare for.
"In your future, Chrom is dead, correct?" I asked. She gripped Falchion even harder and looked down, silent. A mix of grief and anger overtook her features as she answered.
"…Yes. He was betrayed by his closest friend, or so the story goes." My eyebrows rose at that fact, but she continued without notice. "This is why I placed myself here in this army—because I trust no one close to him." My gaze softened. It seems I was right.
"You've made it your mission to save him—and indeed, nothing is more important," I added as she quickly snapped her head back up at me. "But it must be a hard thing to suspect and distrust every ally." A sad look entered her eyes and she looked away. Before I could press, she gave a small nod, arms dropping to her sides.
"Lucina, you're very important to me," I said, ignoring the slight blush creeping up my neck and the way she turned. "And… I can't stand to see you neglect yourself. Your eyes have more bags than our supply wagon. And you haven't been to dinner in a few days now."
"Robin… I…"
"You have to look after yourself, as well as your father. I mean, what would happen to him if you were to collapse under the strain?"
"I… can handle it. I've handled much worse than this. You seem to be awfully perceptive of me, Robin," she said with a slight blush.
"Perhaps I am. Just… Will you promise me to take better care of yourself? I… I don't know what I would do either if you were to collapse."
A blush was now fully apparent on both of our faces. "For you… yes," She said after a brief moment. I visibly relaxed as a great weight had been taken off my shoulders.
Since when has she worried me this much? I absentmindedly wondered.
"Ah… a relief to hear."
"And a relief for me that you care, Robin," she said with a smile. "Thank you."
My heartbeat quickened as I smiled back. She was truly stunning when she smiled for real. I made it my mission right then and there to do everything I can to elicit that beautiful smile any way I could.
I turned away preparing to go when I felt a small tap on my shoulder. Turning around, I was just in time to see Lucina lightly press her lips against my cheek, lingering for only a brief moment before turning away to head back to her tent, her cape flowing slightly. I pressed my hand lightly to the spot she had kissed, a large grin plastered on my face.
As I left, a single thought crossed my mind.
I am utterly and helplessly in love.
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