Chapter 2

Across Time

Robin felt nothing. Was this like how it felt to be dead? He didn't want to believe it but that's what it was. He however, had access to all his memories. He had remembered all his memories with his friends. Warning Chrom of his recklessness, being stalked by Tharja, and his conversations with Sumia about books. However he had every memory of Lucina. He remembered the first time she had appeared as "Marth". He remembered the time she had been revealed to be a woman. A beautiful one too. Robin had remembered everything he knew about her but he mainly remembered their conversations and moments they had shared.

Robin had just finished finalizing his strategy for the next attack when Lucina had entered his tent.

"Good evening Robin, I wonder if I might have a word." She asked in a serious tone.

"Hello Lucina, what can I do for you?" Robin asked.

"It's about the future. Mine specifically. I've told this tale to others but I want you, of all others to understand its importance."

Robin now realized the importance of the subject. "I see. Please continue."

"My future. Almost every corner of the world is covered by risen. There is no safe place to hide and nowhere to fight them off. It is a hell on earth."

"I can scarce imagine this world." Robin said.

Lucina continued. "This is why we can't, no we MUST win this war and avoid any catastrophe heading towards the army and my father."

Robin now seeing the determination in Lucina's eyes, continued to speak. "I understand, and I will do everything in my power to assure that everything goes well. I promise you that."

"That is what I wanted to hear. Thank you, Robin." Lucina said as she had left his tent.

Robin had taken their conversation seriously and attempted to work much more harder, in order to make sure everyone remained safe. However, he was curious about the future. He wanted to know more about what had happened in her time.

Robin looked everywhere around the camp, trying to find Lucina but he had then found her in an open field. Now curious the Tactician decided to walk towards the cerulean-haired Princess. "Lucina? What are you doing here all alone?" Robin asked, a bit confused.

"Hello Robin. I was just thinking about my future. Is everyone still alive or-"

Robin cut her off. "I can't imagine a world where the future is doomed. Where we fail. Tell me, are there others like you? Those who fight off the risen?" Robin said as he sat down with Lucina.

"Of course. There were remnants from old armies that survived. We all gathered at the safest corner of land but we all knew that this last refuge would eventually be overrun."

Robin thought about this and chose his words to say. "Then what happens in the future is what we do here and now."

"Yes, and my father is the key, and without him, the future will come to pass. This is why for my father, no matter how terrible the foe or how powerful, I simply cannot lose."

Robin now understood Lucina's intentions and why she had always stayed next to her father during battles. When ordered to head somewhere else, she would do so, and then continue to look towards Chrom's direction to make sure that he was still safe.

"You are burdened with the fact that you must conquer fate itself. I'm sure it is a terrible weight to bear. But you must remember one thing..."

"What is it?" Lucina asked.

"You don't have to do this alone. You have friends that can help you and men that will die for your father. You also have me for what it's worth." Robin said with a smile on his face.

"It is worth a great deal Robin." She said, also smiling.

"I may not understand how the world was that you came in but I'm here to help you if you need it."

"Thank you. Your words give me strength."

Robin smiled at her with silence and looked back at the night sky. "It's quite a beautiful night, isn't it." Robin said.

"Yes, it is." Lucina replied.

Robin noticed that the princess still had something on her mind. "Lucina, if you're still thinking about the future, it's going to be fine. You have Chrom and I to help you achieve what you came here for."

"I know. It's nice knowing you care, but I think I will stay here. I have to figure out ways to best fate itself." Lucina replied. She was determined to change fate and had to do this no matter what, even if her life depended on it.

Robin saw the determination on her face and gave another smile. "Well, if you're going to stay here, you wouldn't mind if I were to stay and join you, right? I am the army's tactician. I can help you figure out ways to succeed."

Lucina was surprised at what Robin had to say but she was happy that he was willing to stay with her. "I would be glad to have you here with me."

With the two in the field looking at the night sky, they both talked to each other about the future and eventually went on to other topics until they began to learn more about themselves like their fears, dreams and even what they intended to do in the future.

"It's getting quite late. I think we should get back to camp." Robin said as he began to get up.

"I think we should. How long has it been?" Lucina asked.

With that, Robin noticed Chrom walk towards them with a mixed face of anger and relief.

"Where have you been! We've been looking for you for about an hour!" Chrom said enraged.

"I know, and I apologize for doing so. I lost track of time." Robin said, apologizng.

Chrom sighed. "No, you shouldn't apologize. And sorry for my outburst. You've been gone for some time and I've gotten a bit worried."

"I lost track of time. Again, sorry for making you worry though." He said, as he brought Lucina up to her feet.

"It's alright. But, what were you two doing out here anyways?" Chrom asked.

Quickly, Robin came with an excuse. "We were just talking about some strategies we can do for our next battle."

"Well that's a long time to strategize, but knowing you, I'm pretty sure you did take that long" He said with a weak laugh. "But it's late. Chances are that Risen will attack and we can't have the two of you get attacked by yourselves. Let's get on over to camp. We've got a big day tomorrow and I need my daughter, and our tactician to be ready." He said as he began to walk towards the camp.

The two began to walk back as Lucina moved towards Robin. "You didn't have to lie to my father you know." She whispered to Robin.

"Yeah, but it's more simple to explain than saying that we talked for an hour straight." Robin grinned.

Lucina smiled at his statement. "I presume it is."

They continued to walk silently until they had reached the camp. Slowly, the three began to part ways with the tactician and princess leaving last.

"Well, we're here."

"Yes we are. But I'll see you tomorrow morning."

"Right then." Robin said, beginning to walk away. "Goodnight Lucina.

"Goodnight, Robin" The princess said as she waved goodbye.

A/N: I admit. This could've been a bit better. But that's chapter two. The story is starting off a bit with memories instead of actual events which I might use for one-shot stories later on. Anyways, Chapter 3 will be up soon.