Hello, everyone! Welcome to my very first attempt at writing a fanfiction! Hopefully it's not too bad. All reviews, comments, and suggestions are appreciated! Anyways, with that stuff out of the way, enjoy the story!

"Seen the future? Have you lost your wits?"

Chrom and Robin stared at the masked warrior, bewildered.

"Yes, I expected you wouldn't believe me," Marth sighed, then looked behind Chrom. "So allow me to prove it! I'm about to save your life. ...From him!"

Marth suddenly drew his sword and lunged at Chrom… and stabbed the assassin hidden behind him. The assassin's head slumped forward as life left his body, and his sword fell to the ground. Chrom looked back at Marth with dumbfounded expression.

"What… but how did you…?" Chrom stammered.

Marth removed his blade from the man's corpse, and faced Chrom.

"I trust this proof will suffice?"

"Yeah…" Chrom muttered back, still not quite understanding what had just happened. Next to him, Robin was staring at Marth, trying figure out how the masked man could have known about the assassin. However, his thinking was suddenly interrupted as a second assassin leaped from the shadows behind Marth.

"Behind you!" Robin and Chrom yelled to Marth in unison. The pair drew their weapons and ran at Marth.

Marth attempted to dodge the attack, but tripped over the dropped sword and fell into the path of the assassin's blade. Chrom yelled, and sliced the assassin's chest. However, was too late to stop the swing of his sword.

Time seemed to slow down as the blade passed over Marth's face. A slit appeared down the center of Marth's mask. Robin stared, wide-eyed, as the pieces of the mask fell away to reveal...

Knock Knock Knock!

Robin awoke with a start, and looked wildly around him. The lush trees of the forest around him had been replaced with messy bookshelves and tables. Robin sighed, realizing that he had once again fallen asleep in his office. On top of that, he had dreamt the same dream that had been haunting him for the past three years.

The battle against Grima had ended a year ago. Grima had been put to rest, and the world was no longer at risk. In the ensuing peace, Chrom had appointed Robin as his advisor and together, the two had done an excellent job at running the kingdom. However, despite his new duties, Robin still couldn't get his mind off the woman that he had met all those years ago.

Robin had been captivated from the moment he laid eyes on her. From the moment he saw the face behind 'Marth's' mask, he had been enthralled by her beauty. After learning of her past and getting to know her, Robin had only fell deeper in love. He was stunned by her great strength, devotion to her friends and family, and determination to defy fate. He wanted nothing more than to confess his love to her.

Robin sighed and slumped back into his chair, as he remembered the reason why a relationship between him and Lucina could never work. If he confessed his feelings to her, he would forever be labeled a pervert who lusted after his best friend's daughter, who happened to be more than decade younger than him in the current timeline. He would disgust Lucina and destroy the trust that Chrom had placed in him. The last thought made Robin shudder. If Chrom found out about how Robin felt, he would...

Knock Knock Knock Knock Knock!

Robin's mind snapped back into focus, and he chastised himself for getting distracted so easily.

"Yes! Come in!" Robin shouted at the door. He sat up straight, and waited for the person enter. He really needed to stop thinking about Lucina, and talking to someone was the perfect way to distract him from his thoughts.

The door creaked open, and Robin stood.

"Sorry for the delay, I w..."

And in walked the very person he didn't want to think about.

Lucina was breathtaking, as usual. She was wearing her regular dark blue tunic and armor, with her deep cobalt hair flowing behind her back, and Falchion buckled at her hip. Lucina's gaze drifted around the cluttered office, until it finally rested on Robin. A light blush appeared on her face.

Robin realized he had been staring at her, and a matching blush appeared on his face as he quickly averted his eyes. Mentally, Robin berated himself for his clumsiness.

"Hello, Lucina! What brings you here!"

"Greetings, Robin. I have a message from my father."

Robin's raised his eyebrows. "Really? So Chrom's demoted you to a simple messenger, has he? My condolences."

Lucina flushed angrily. "No, of course not. My father would never do such a thing. The very idea is ridiculous. He simply knew that I would be passing by your office, and asked me to deliver the message. Why would…"

"Relax, Lucina." Robin interjected while trying to keep a straight face. "I was just joking."

"...Oh. I see." Lucina once again flushed, this time with embarrassment. She pouted and looked away, while folding her arms. "My apologies. I am still finding it difficult to comprehend this world's humor."

"Don't worry. You'll get the hang of it." Robin assured her. He didn't know whether he should burst out laughing, or swoon at how adorable she was being. He ended up doing some strange combination of the two.

"Please, Robin. This is highly unprofessional." Lucina tried to glare at Robin, but her embarrassed, beet-red expression only caused Robin to once again burst into a fit of giggles.

"Anyways" Lucina continued, ignoring Robin's laughter, "Father wishes to remind you of the meeting this afternoon."

"Right. I'll be there." Robin managed to squeeze the words in between laughs.

"He is also ordering you to take a week's vacation from work after the meeting."

As soon as he heard that, Robin's laughter died abruptly.

"WHAT!" He yelled, standing up.

Lucina grinned. The tables were about to turn. "Father, aunt Lissa, and I have decided that you've been overworking yourself, and that the only solution is for you to stop working for one week."

"But I can't!" Robin shouted. "There's so much work to be done! We need to work out the treaty with Plegia, the southern walls have to be fortified, the army has to be.."

"This is exactly what we're worried about!" Lucina cut him off. "You take on too many responsibilities, work too hard, don't get enough rest, and then end up falling asleep in your own office! Robin, you must admit that you are working too hard."

Robin plunked back down into his seat, shocked. "I.. I don't fall asleep in my office!" he stammered. Lucina rolled her eyes at that. "Come now, Robin. We both know that isn't true. Nearly all of the shepherds have caught you sleeping at some time or another."

Robin looked down, mortified. "I was sure nobody had noticed…" he muttered. Lucina grinned. She was immensely pleased that she could get her revenge for all the times he had teased her over the past few years.

"Oh no, Robin. We all know, but it used to be very infrequent, so Chrom would let it go. But now it's happening too often, and it has to stop."

He was silent for a few seconds before speaking. "Fine, maybe you're right. I need to rest, but isn't a week too much? A day would be enough to…"

"No, Robin. Our decision is final. We all care too much about you to stand by and do nothing while you destroy yourself like this. You will be resting for a week." When Robin still looked like he was going to argue, Lucina bent down to eye level and said, "Please, Robin. If you won't do this for yourself, then do it for me."

Any argument Robin had planned died instantly, as he was instantly drawn in to the two deep blue pools caringly staring at him. Robin felt his face go red. He tried to look away, but he discovered he couldn't. He was so enthralled that he could no longer move. All he could do was helplessly gaze into Lucina's eyes.

"F...Fine." Robin finally mumbled after what felt like hours. "I'll take a week off."

Immediately, Lucina stood up straight, and gave the most breathtaking smile Robin had ever seen. "Thank you, Robin! You've made me so happy!" Then, Lucina abruptly pulled back, her own face turning red yet again.

Lucina stammered out "Um… alright then! Bye!", and quickly left the room, leaving Robin shocked and stunned. Shocked that he had given up so easily, and stunned at how absolutely beautiful Lucina was. When Robin finally regained control of his body, he leaned forward and rested his head on his desk, wondering how he had fallen so deeply in love. Until now, he had dealt with his feelings by burying himself in work, but this encounter had proven that they had become too great to be ignored. He wondered how he could ever face Lucina again.

Little did Robin know that Lucina was having similar thoughts outside his office. As soon as she closed the room's door, she collapsed onto the floor. She thought back to how vulnerable Robin had seemed. She had never seen him like that before. Or perhaps he had never allowed himself to be seen like that before. Why then, did he show this side of him to her? Why did he have to make her fall deeper in love than she was already? Lucina had fallen in love with Robin very quickly after reaching the past. She loved his intelligence, his caring nature, and his intense determination to protect his friends. And on top of all that, he was quite handsome. However, a relationship between them was simply impossible. If Robin found out how she felt, he would laugh at her. She would seem like a little girl with a childish crush on her superior. For god's sake, Robin was over a decade older than her counterpart in the current timeline! Lucina shook her head, clearing her mind. She decided to spend a few hours at the training grounds in order to sort out her feelings.

The two didn't realize it, but both were dreading seeing the other again at the meeting.