Hello everyone and welcome to Chapter 2 of Flowers for a Princess. In this chapter our favorite duo tells Chrom about their relationship. Hopefully Robin will be alright. Well I'll see you guys at the end of the chapter. Enjoy.
Chapter 2 Telling Chrom.
There was a war meeting going on at Port Ferox. Most of the Shepherds were getting ready for their departure to Valm by loading up the supplies and weapons on to the ships. Chrom, Flavia, Basilo, Robin, and Lucina were in the war room of one of the ships discussing strategies on what to do for the inevitable sea battle they were going to have.
"If we attempt to board the ships in a straight fight, we'll be slaughtered." Said Chrom frustratedly as he stood up out of his chair and slammed his fist on the table.
"We've little choice but to try anyway. Plegia had no men to spare, but they were generous with other supplies… including oil." said Flavia as she started to think of a tactic on how to win this coming battle.
After hearing that information from Flavia the gears started turning in Robin's head as he came up with another brilliant idea.
"Oh boy Robin has that look in his eyes. Gods save us from whatever he just cooked up right now." said Basilo with a hint of sarcasm.
"I have an idea guys," Robin chimed in.
"Those words from your mouth are music to my ears Robin," said Chrom, pleased.
"Do you mind telling us Robin?" his secret girlfriend asked.
"Well what I have is we use the oil to set the enemy ships on fire and…"
"And the fire would spread from ship to ship destroying their fleet and setting fire to ours as well," Basito huffed. "Are you so eager to die, boy?"
Robin went into thought a bit again and said. "Unless we want our ships to catch fire."
"What!?" said everyone in the room in unison.
"Let me explain," said Robin calmly. "By using some of our own ships as a force to ram into the Valmese ships it will guarantee the fleet to go down. We just simply go to the escape boats as we set fire to our ships," explained Robin.
"Well this will be easy enough." Flavia flexed.
"Yes but for my plan to work we need to disrupt their chain of command. Our strongest forces need to go onto the ship with the enemy general and kill him," added Robin. Robin then turned to Chrom saying. "As our best captain I'd have you lead the squad but you ARE the prince so…"
"Yes I am the prince," Chrom interrupted in a serious tone. "So no one can order me NOT to go. I will lead the assault."
"Then this plan truly stands a chance." Robin smiled hopefully. "Also you tend to be a bit stubborn" Added Robin with a chuckle. Everyone in the room let out a small chuckle as well.
"That's the job of a prince now isn't it." Chrom chuckled. "Does anyone else have any final thoughts to put in before we wrap up the meeting?" asked Chrom with a tone of seriousness.
"I do," added Robin. "I've heard rumors of ruins to the north of here that holds a sacred treasure. Flavia do you know if this is true?"
"The Ruins of Time?" asked Flavia. "Why yes such ruins does exist here that holds a sacred treasure called Naga's Tear. The Tear is said to grant great strength to whom ever uses it. The Ruins is only half a days journey from here."
"Chrom, do you know how far away the Valmese fleets are?" Robin asked hopefully. He was hoping they wouldn't be too close so they can make it to the temple and back with time to set out.
"Frederick told me that the scouts claimed they were still loading soldiers and supplies so maybe at least five days away," said Chrom.
"Great that means we have time to go to the ruins, get the treasure, come back, and set sail," said Robin happily.
"Anything else that anyone wants to add?" asked Chrom. Everyone shook their heads. "Alright that concludes our meeting. I'll tell the Shepherds to pack light for we're going to the Ruins of Time." Chrom clapped his hands closed.
Lucina then leaned to Robin's ear as she whispered. "Do you want to tell him now?" she asked. Robin nodded in agreement with a gulp.
Basilo and Flavia were exiting out of the room and as Chrom was leaving Robin held out his hand and said. "Chrom we need to talk to you."
Chrom turned around and looked at the tactician as he said. "Yes?"
"Just take a seat please, Father." Said Lucina as she pointed towards the chair he was previously in. Chrom sighed knowing that this would be a long talk and sat down.
"So what do you two need?" Asked Chrom.
"Well we need to tell you that… we're… uh." Said Robin nervously. Chrom was surprised to see Robin acting so nervous. For as long as he had known Robin he's never gotten nervous over anything.
"Tell me what?" asked Chrom starting to get a little impatient.
"Well Lucina and I are… um…" said Robin. He was a nervous wreck right now. He was shaking so hard that he could cause an earthquake.
Lucina sighed and grabbed Robin's hand and intertwined her fingers with his as she said "dating."
Chrom blinked for a moment and stuck a finger in his ear to see if what he heard was what she said. "What was that?" he asked.
"Robin and I are dating, Father." Lucina said again with a small blush as she squeezed Robin's hand lightly. Robin looked like he was about to pass out.
"Wait wait wait. You mean to tell me that you," Chrom said as he pointed a finger at Robin, "my best friend and nearly my brother is dating my daughter." His voice raised slightly in volume as he finished.
"Y...y...yes." squeaked Robin. As he closed his eyes waiting for the inevitable. 'Welp I had a good run. At least I get to go knowing I was loved by someone.' thought Robin. Robin waited and waited but nothing ever came. He then opened his eyes and saw Chrom with the biggest smile he's ever seen on the man. "Chrom are you ok?" he asked worriedly.
"Ok? Why I've never been better! Knowing my daughter has someone to love just pleases me to no end!" Said Chrom happily. Robin couldn't believe what he was hearing. Chrom approved of his relationship with Lucina. It felt like a thousand pounds had just been lifted from Robin's shoulders as he started to calm down a little.
"So you're ok with our relationship Father?" asked Lucina who had a small smile on her face.
"Of course I'm ok!" Exclaimed Chrom. "It is kinda weird knowing that your best friend is dating your daughter." said Chrom as he scratched the back of his head. "But you're a grown woman, Lucina I can't control what decisions you make in your life. Out of all the single male Shepherds here I don't trust a single one to be with you except for Robin."
"Thank you Chrom." Said Robin thankfully. "You have no idea how happy I am that you approve of our relationship. I thought you were going to kill me."
"Oh I am going to kill you." Chrom entered full on Dad mode.
"Father!" exclaimed Lucina as she went for her Falchion. Robin was about to pass out.
"-Only if you break my little girl's heart," Chrom finished causing the princess to stay her hand.
"Well you don't need to worry about that Chrom," said Robin with a hint of nervousness.
"I hope I don't have too. Now you two go get some rest. We're going treasure hunting tomorrow," Chrom replied. He scooped the two into a tight bear hug and kissed his daughter on the forehead goodnight, before departing, leaving the lovers alone.
"Well that went better than expected," Lucina commented, glad that they were able to get that over and done with.
Robin let out a sigh of relief and said, "Yes it's good to know that he approves of our relationship." Robin and Lucina then got out of their chairs and faced towards each other as they wrapped each other in a hug. "Goodnight Luce."
Lucina let out a small laugh at the nickname Robin had just given to her. "You too love," she said as she pushed her head forward giving Robin a small kiss on the lips.
Well that was Chapter 2. What did you guys think? I've always liked the idea that Chrom would be mad at Robin for dating his daughter but not as much as being proud of their relationship. That's why I decided to show Chrom as accepting instead of the common harsh way that's used in almost every single Robin x Lucina fic. I bet you guys can bet who's coming in the next chapter.
Also I just want to say that I will try to update at least every week. I can't make any promises but I will have you know I will try my hardest to update once a week. Also thanks to n00dl3gal for editing this. Where will I be without you. I will see you guys in the next chapter.