Okay so... first things first.

1) Thanks for reading

2) I have thought of bringing the children into a story... but it won't be this one... cuz well uknow time seems to stop when u go to the outrealms... or something like that (need to go recheck what old hubba said...)... if I ever do a follow up story... which Im sorta debating about but I don't really have the atm to work out the plot details, or anything for that matter, though I did think up an idea with time travel again with possibly Robin's ex-boyfriend(heh...)...? i'd also be aiming to bring in Morgan and Lucina into the story with their love interests perhaps... but maybe later.

3) someone mentioned something about Falcion... and well... my recollection of Shadow Dragon is extremely bad, so I took the easy way out and checked the wikia, but i'm going with the whole "Marth's father is killed and Falcion is stolen by Gharnef" story and Marth gets Falcion after they "kill" Gharnef... though I plan on having some sort of thing between Marth and Chrom about Chrom's sword...eventually...i think

4) I said it before on another fic, but I'm having a hard time updating everything atm cuz im a first year on rez... so yeah. school and life going on, but i'm trying to hit update my fics... never sure if i'm actually going to work out a damn schedule...

5) My Robin in the story is one who let Chrom finish off Grima... and since is in the past, Grima is well... (eh... not sure at the moment. I'll leave his current status as undecided)

6) Disclaimer: I own nothing of Fire Emblem but this is my time travel story...

6.5) how the hell does one beat castle apotheosis on insanity (the ultra hard version of it)!?

Chrom shifted uneasily as he and Marth's small made camp at the base of the Samsooth mountains. He had a vague idea of what they were to expect, and distracted himself with getting to know the other members of Marth's army, though he felt a slight surprise of how Marth's comrades reminded him of the Shepards. He took the same approach as he did with the Shepards, taking time to get to know his soon to be comrades in arms. Jagen, was the Marth's ever-vigilant knight who reminded Chrom how Frederick was to him. Cain and Abel were the knights, Sully and Stahl depicted them to be. Ogma and his men were loyal and strived to ensure Caeda's safety. Gordin was the inexperienced archer destined to help the king in the future, similarly to Donnel. The knight, Draug seemed to be the complete opposite of Kellam, while Wrys was similar to Libra and Frey, one of Jagen's men had sacrificed himself as a decoy to save Marth, just as Emmeryn had scarified herself to prevent Chrom from choosing between her and the Fire Emblem... And there was Castor, a hunter who had taken up arms because he needed medicine for his mother and Darrow, a pirate who wanted to turn over a new leaf. They all seemed just as dedicated to Marth as Caeda was...

Chrom had taken a seat against a tree that was close to the small campfire they crew had built. He was currently fiddling with Falcion to distract himself. Most of the other members were getting ready to sleep or making last minute preparations for tomorrow. Marth had planned to take them through the Samsooth mountains at dawn, and he should have been using the time to rest, but he found himself consumed with a sense of dread and loneliness.

"Lord Chrom, is something the matter?" Chrom barely noticed the Talys princess as she walked over to him and offered him a small cup of hot water which he excepted. He set Falcion so that it was resting against the tree with him. "You seem distracted..."

"My apologies...milady... I'm... I've been thinking about my companion." He took a small sip and looked back at his onlooker who sat a by an adjacent tree in front of him. The water was nice, but did nothing to fill the gnawing void in his heart.

"Your companion? Were you journeying with such a person? I don't recall you being with anyone when Marth found you..." The princess turned her gaze over the Marth who was making his way over to their small corner having finished his rounds."

"We were separated upon our arrival...though I'm worried that the enemy may use her against us... and that I won't be able to find her..." Chrom sighed as he shot a helpless glance into the night sky.

"Who is he?" The prince sat down beside Caeda and took her hand into his own. Marth was wearing an analytical expression mixed with concern. "Are they extremely capable? Capable enough that Medeus and his allies would attempt to recruit her?"

"She is to me what Lady Caeda is you, Prince Marth, and more..." Chrom revealed a sad smile to the couple. "My... wife... is a genius tactician and had helped me greatly when my... lands were plagued with war and turmoil... She's quite capable of handling herself in a fight as she's gifted with a sword and is quite knowledgeable in magic..." His expression darkened slightly as he continued. "I have no doubt that she would not willing accept any offer he makes, but what worries me the most is what I have heard about the Demon-King Gharnef..." Tiki had told Robin about her own encounter with the sorcerer, but she was eventually rescued by Marth and her manakete friend... "It may be possible for him to turn her against us..."

Caeda frowned. "Marth... is such a thing possible? Though it irrefutable that he wields great power... even more since he has partnered to the somehow resurrected Medeus..." She tightened her grip on Marth's hand. "We have to help Chrom if that is the case..."

"I do not know... but Chrom's words have a certain ring of truth to them...and if it true, Medeus and Gharnef will gain a powerful asset who we need to free on our quest to liberate Arachnea..."

Robin woke up with a slight headache. It took her a few moments to realize that the satin material covering her was her bed sheets as she sat up. She carefully glanced around the room. . She was sitting on a fairly large bed. To her left was a large bookshelf along with a desk and a chair. The wall to her right had a large window that allowed the sunlight in and the wall across from her had another bookshelf and dresser with a mirror attached. It was an almost automatic act that she performed when she woke up As his tactician she always had to be ready whenever she was in a foreign environment and whenever he broke for camp it was usually at night. She frowned. Who was he? Her hand found its way to her temple as she shook her head. "Ch...uh?"

"My lady, are you all right?" She turned to see an elderly hooded manakete standing over by the door. He spoke in a respectable manner but in a curt tone. He gave off the impression that he wasn't going to do anything more than tolerate her presence.

"I'm all right... umm..." Robin got out of bed as she watched the manakete approach her with a disapproving expression. She really didn't want to sound rude by saying she didn't remember his name...

"Xemcel..." He watched as she walked over to the dresser and looked at herself in the mirror. She frowned as she looked at herself. Robin recognized her face but the patterns adorning her clothes reminded her of something... almost evil...but she couldn't place her finger on it..."My lord has requested your presence in the library. "I've unlocked your door, but please make your way to the library when you are ready...it's at the end of hall."

"Master Medeus wishes to see me?" Xemcel gave an approving nod at her response. "I understand..." She gave him a polite bow as he exited the room. She sighed as she turned away from the mirror and instinctively wanted to grab a tome for tome for some reason. Shaking her head, she headed over to the library.

"Master Medeus?" Robin poked her head in through the doorway. She could make out Medeus and Gharnef shadow's as they were talking. It appeared they were at the back of room. The room smelt of old leather and she wished that she could go reading the tomes that possibly made up the grand collection... She groaned as she made her way over towards the back but hesitated slightly when she heard the two talking.

"Gharnef, were there any problems with the... procedure?"

"No, but there haven't been any signs saying that it was not successful..."

"Then we will continue to observe for now... though I'd like use to the Darksphere again... You can never be to sure."

"Indeed... though what do you suggest we should do in the meantime...?" Gharnef raised his hand as Robin entered the area. There were several tables with maps spread across them along with more books.

"Master Medeus... Lord Gharnef... Xemcel said that you requested my presence?" Robin swallowed hard as she bowed, hoping that they wouldn't notice her eavesdropping. She had no idea who they were talking about, but she couldn't help but be curious...

"Yes... How are you feeling?" The manakete wore a thin smile on his face as he turned his attention to her.

"I... I'm not sure why, but my head seemed to be bothering me and I can't seem to recall things right now..." Her figure slumped lightly as she sighed. "I mean... I'm grateful to you and Lord Gharnef for helping me but I..."

Medeus raised his hand and Robin let out another sigh as he was telling her to stop. "Patience, child... in due time. For now, why don't we go over Doluna's history to refresh you? These are dark times for us... Though I'm sure the people would be delighted if you told taught them what you knew about the earth dragons and..." His voice trailed off as he carefully examined Robin.

The tactician's eyes seemed to glaze over for a moment. "Do you mean... you want me to teach to them about... Grima?" She paused a moment when the name left her mouth. It was only one of the two dragon names she knew, but it seemed eerily right to say. "About the wrongdoings that... Naga brought upon him..?" She shifted uneasily in her stance. Medeus' expression had significantly darkened. "I'm sorry..." She seemed to remember that Medeus was tasked with keeping his own kin sealed away...

"Indeed." Gharnef's eyes narrowed as a wry smile formed upon his face. "There have been rumours that there are some who wish to stop Medeus from freeing his wronged kind..."

"Tell me what I can do to help." Robin felt angry on the inside. You couldn't simply ask someone to stand guard over their own friends and family... It was wrong... "I can help with mobilizing your forces, Master..."

"Peace, child. I will request you assistance later, but now is not the time, and you are not well." Robin allowed herself to smile for a moment. She really did want to help...but it was true that she wasn't at 100 percent. "We will need you later, but for now, I want you to study with Gharnef. He is a capable sorcerer and he will be able to lend some expertise when it comes to your spell-casting... and it will help if you when we need your help in the battles to come. Also take the time to speak to the troops and commoners about the earth dragons... This is a task that I can only count on you and your power for..."

"Yes sir." Medeus and Gharnef both revealed sly but satisfied smiles. Robin bowed as Medeus left the library to attend to other matters as she was left with Gharnef.

"Do not worry, tactician... with your help we will be sure to prevail, but for now... why don't you start with this tome?" Gharnef directed Robin to a chair as he handed her a tome. The cover was light blue and it depicted a dragon on the cover. "Your ability to use this and that other tome will prove to be most useful in the future..."

Robin nodded as she opened the spell book. She needed to prove herself as quickly as possible to help her benefactors who had saved her...

well that's chapter 3, hope it was okay...and tell me if there are any glaring errors...I hate editing.