Ho, boy. Sorry I was a bit slow bringing this one up. Busy day for me. But at any rate here is the next story of the trio I announced Monday. Has anyone else been ticked off at Warriors for not having a support conversation involving Robin and Lucina? Well I have so I'm gonna fill those shoes for em! This will be another series of one shots. Like the Plegian King, this will only be updated when I can think of a chapter idea and have time to write it. The third story on Friday and The Fates of S.T.E.A.M. hold a higher priority. With that said, let us begin.
After Lucina revealed her true identity, Rowan decided to split up and took a few friends with him to investigate this new world in hopes of finding these heroes needed for the Shield of Flames.
Robin was silent for most of the march. He was simply disgusted with himself for what he did. Even if he couldn't remember any of it.
He tried to kill his best friend.
If Lucina hadn't stopped him, who knows what might have happened.
Chrom was like a brother to him. He was like that ever since he found him in that field. He took him in. Treated him like family. And he repaid that kindness by nearly ending him.
Robin also knew someone was right behind him. They've been following him directly ever since they departed.
"Just so you know, I'm aware you've been right behind me."
He glanced behind his shoulder to see Lucina.
"Robin…"
"Keeping an eye on me? Can't say I'm surprised, given what happened."
"What are you-
"I'm sorry."
Lucina looked at him in surprise.
"For what?"
"What do you mean for what? I just tried to kill Chrom!"
"Oh…that. Well I was uneasy at first, but that's not why I've been following you."
"What?"
Lucina looked at the ground in shame.
"Actually…This is harder than I imagined. I've been trying to find the right way to apologise to you as well."
Robin was at a temporary loss for words. He just tried to kill this girl's father and here she was offering a apology to him.
"To me? For what?"
"What happened wasn't your fault and I knew it. You were clearly being manipulated…and regardless I still attacked you like a common enemy. Even if I was protecting my father I didn't even stop to consider what might happen to you…"
There was silence between them for a bit longer.
"So…again…I'm sorry. I understand if you can't forgive me."
"You didn't have a choice. Honestly if you did kill me then I'd say I got what I deserved."
This time it was Lucina who looked shocked.
"What?! How can you say that?!"
"Is it wrong? What if I did kill Chrom? What if I did take him from you?"
"That's…"
"Chrom is needed in Yllise and for this Shield of Flames. I'm expendable compared to him. A simple tactician can be replaced."
"No. Not you."
Robin looked to Lucina in surprise.
"There is nobody else like you. You are a valuable member of the Shepherds. Growing up I heard many stories of my father after his passing. No other man had such high praise among the Shepherds…except for you."
"Me?"
"Yes. You are a great man Robin. You saved countless lives and led my father to victory. So please…don't ever say that you're expendable."
Robin was a tad overwhelmed with all the praise he was suddenly receiving.
"Lucina…thank you. You really are Chrom's daughter."
"Coming from you…that means a lot. So, are we good now?"
Robin gave her a smile.
"I am if you are. Let's put what happened behind us."
"Agreed. I really would like to get to know you more."
"Me too."
Robin still felt guilty for what happened, but he was relived that Lucina didn't view him as an enemy.
They both hoped that they could find friends in each other.
I'm surprised that this didn't happen in the game. Lucina tried to kill Robin for being forced to try to kill Chrom and apparently they just shrug it off. Ah, well. Sorry this also came out short. I hope you enjoyed this and will enjoy future chapters when they are out. Until then, see you guys for my third story, and this one is going to be a bigger project for me then the other two. Hope you look forward to it!