Chapter 1: Reunited

"Chrom, we have to do something" Said a familiar voice.

"He'll wake up, remember last time?" Asked another familiar voice.

My eyes opened, I let out a groan. It took me a while for my mind to settle and take in my surroundings. It was Chrom! He seemed a bit older, but that was the least of my worries. I was so overwhelmed. I jumped up from the ground waking up from my slumber. This was the same place Chrom, Lissa and Frederick found me the first time.

"Chrom! Lissa! How are you doing?" "How long has it been?"

I asked in a hurry as soon as I got up.

Chrom chuckled "Relax, you're back now, just take it all in."

I looked around, I realised that Sully, Stahl and Frederick were petting their horses a few feet away as they waited for Chrom and Lissa to return; I was so overjoyed to see my old friends still as calm and resilient as can be.

"We should go back now," "Hey Frederick guess who we found?" Chrom exclaimed to make sure the loyal knight heard him.

"Who, milord? Oh wait, Robin! Glory be to Naga, he has returned!" Frederick replied, his voice rang with excitement and joy.

I smiled, no words could describe how happy I was.

"Gosh Robin, you frightened us back at the fight with Grima when you landed the final hit, NEVER do that again!" Lissa scolded me with her tomboy attitude; I was glad no one had changed.

I walked with Chrom and Lissa back to Frederick and it was at this moment I realised the mark of Grima had disappeared! It wasn't there anymore. I told Chrom, he smiled and told me "It's all over." I was so glad it was.

We went back to the castle on horseback. Thoughts were passing through my mind as I thought of all the moments the shepherds and I had together and then two people came to my mind: Lucina and Morgan!

Instantly I asked Chrom how they were doing he grinned and told me "They're fine, they were worried about you, but they had faith, you might have a lecture from her about leaving them, however you understand."

I sighed in relief, I couldn't imagine if Lucina had moved on and left me. "That's a relief, I can't even dare to imagine if she moved on and left me…" Chrom just dismissed my reply as if it was of no significance, probably to show me that she would not do that. "How long was I gone?" I asked afraid to hear the answer, but I was curious. "Seven months." Chrom replied in a stern tone, lips barely moving. I winced at this, however I knew I had to sacrifice myself back then, so everyone can prosper now.

Around half an hour later we arrived at the castle gate, it was sunset; it reminded me of me and Lucina's first date. I sighed in relief to know that I was once again among those I loved, took the responsibility of their lives making sure no matter how tough the enemy was I would not have to sacrifice a life and I am glad I didn't. After all as the tactician of the Ylissean army, I couldn't sacrifice a life. We got off the horses and made our way to the castle doors. I stood exactly behind Chrom hoping to surprise Lucina. Frederick and the rest were making their ways to the stable to leave the horses there.

Chrom walked up to the door, nodding at the guard to open the door. They both smiled when they realized I was there and nodded at me, I simply waved back, laughing.

The grand doors opened and everyone was at the table, having dinner. Lucina turned around, she was in her casual wear, and her face lit up when she saw her father. She got up, ran and hugged him.

I realized the Brand of the Exalt in her right eye, it made me think of her unique personality, she was a stoic person when I first met her, however as time went on and with working with her, I found her to have a soft side.

Lucina questioned Chrom "Any luck?"

Chrom didn't even reply and instead took a step to his right

Everyone's eyes and mouths went as wide as can possibly be.

Lucina's eyes lit up even more and she ran into me throwing her arms around my neck, I fell to the ground. My heart nearly leapt out of my chest. Lucina sniffed. Getting up, as Lucina released me, She asked me "Why did you do that, back at when we were fighting Grima, why'd you leave us, WHYYY!? SEVEN MONTHS!" She burst out in tears. I frowned. I thought to myself, is this how much grief I caused her? A sharp spear, named guilt hit my gut. However I knew it was for the better. I caressed her glistening, cerulean hair, giving her a sense of reassurance.

I spoke, "I did it for the better of the world, why let millions of people suffer in the long run if you can sacrifice one to save them forever?" She slapped me.

"HOW DARE YOU SAY THAT!? DIDN'T YOU KNOW THAT I AND MORGAN WOULD SUFFER?" She exclaimed in a high tone that made everyone take a step back. I looked down on her, my heart ached. As a tactician, words were easy for me, but this time words eluded me.

After a good minute she let go and took a step back, hand on her chest, she said apologetically "Sorry, I think I overreacted."

I frowned "Sorry, I did it for you, for Morgan, for everyone."

She took a step forward again, her arms around my neck and all of a sudden I realized her lips were on mine. My eyes closed, mind dreaming off to the times we spent together, the ones we had in secret, before Chrom knew about me and Lucina. We stayed like that for a good half minute and then she broke the embrace, our cheeks scarlet red, I wiped her tears. I looked around, everyone's jaws were touching the ground. Chrom's head hung from his neck only being supported by his two hands.

I heard armour clinking, Frederick was approaching, I quickly scurried away from Lucina, trying to hide the moment. "Milord, why is everyone aghast?" Frederick asked innocently, unaware of what just happened. "Nothing, it's just… it was…ummm never mind." Chrom replied as he let out a huge sigh. Everyone was recovering from what just happened and Chrom broke the silence by saying, "We should resume dinner now." Everyone nodded in agreement.

Lucina walked back to her seat as I stood there, leaning against the door admiring her. I then realized my stomach was empty and walked over to the seat available next to Lucina. I sat down, her hand crept over to mine intertwining her fingers with mine. She squeezed my hand tightly, I grinned at her. She then let my hand go and resumed her dinner. I asked Chrom if I could have something to eat. He nodded and asked the maid to make a steak for me, knowing that it was my favourite.

Everyone finished dinner, Chrom suggested that everyone should go sleep as it was an exhausting day. I then realized that I had nowhere to sleep and I had to ask Chrom to chat with him. I told him I had nowhere to sleep, my cheeks went pink as I asked "Could… can I… sleep with Lucina?" He was took a step back. He realized that Lucina and I were engaged as we both wore a ring. He gave me his permission and I was glad.

Lucina was going to get a glass of water, but stopped when she realized Chrom and I were talking in the corner. She approached us and innocently asked "What are you guys talking about?" I turned around in shock and my cheeks lit up scarlet "I… was asking Chrom if I…. I could sleep in your… room, with you..." Lucina was taken aback and her cheeks lit up scarlet. My hand went to the back of my head scratching it. Lucina then recovered from her shock and smiled at me. I looked at the ground in the bottom right corner of my eye, whistling and swinging my leg back and forth.

Chrom then broke the silence by yawning and said "I think I need to go sleep now, I don't know about you guys though." We both turned around to look at the Ylissean king whilst he strode off to his room trying to avoid eye contact with Lucina and me.

Lucina looked down at where I was, but then noticed my hand was not the same. "Where is the mark of…?"

"Grima? I think it might have gone, since I... We killed him."

She tried to fight back tears as she was so overjoyed I no longer had to bear the mark of the fell dragon and she put her head under my chin. I was so happy I could be with my friends and dear ones again.

"So shall we…?" Lucina looked at me as I realized there were bags under her eyes.

"Wait, why are there bags under your eyes Lucina?" I asked.

"I was up at night, everyday thinking of all the possibilities if you were gone, disappeared, never to be there, without you…" There was silence "No one was there to help me relax after having a nightmare."

The spear of guilt pierced my gut again as my heart sank, I felt a hole being drilled in it. There was a lump in my throat as I tried to fight back tears. She placed a hand on my cheek and pecked me on the lips before walking off to her bedroom. She turned round "Get ready and come." She smiled before turning around again and went up the stairs with the posture of a princess.

It came upon me that I could not go sleep in the condition I was in and so I went to freshen up and changed into nightwear, one of the maids provided me.

I went up the stairs, they glistened a marble white. The railings were lined with gold and the diamond chandelier hanged off the ceiling with a purpose. The glass table and chairs neatly put together in the middle of the hall and carpet ran through the middle as it lead up to a crevasse under the stairs were they arced and the two cases met. The area was for announcements and such.

I stopped sight-seeing and before I went up the rest to go to my newroom with Lucina, I realised I forgot some one: Morgan! I made my way to her room and opened the door only to see her sleeping soundly, I approached her and gave her a kiss on the forehead whispering, "Sleep well, see you tomorrow, my dear" I left the room quietly closing the door and my way to my room. I slowly opened the door, trying not to give Lucina a shock. She was in bed, pillow up and leaning on it as she waited for me impatiently. "Sorry, I took long isn't it?"

"Don't be, it's your first day back, it's quite obvious you need to get accustomed to the whole place again."

Her cerulean hair was free. It caught my attention for a split second, I was brought back to reality as I heard Lucina making a patting motion on the space on the bed, beside her.

I nodded and ambled over to the bed. I was exhausted. Ambling across the room to the bed I realised how messy and unorganised the room was, especially the desk; chair out of place; books on the floor all around it, crumpled pieces of paper under the oak table. "Lucina?" "What is this mess?" I asked in a sad manner, however I tried to say it with a stern tone.

Lucina winced at this remark, "Oh, sorry… it kind of happened over time as you were gone and…" I saw Lucina closing her eyes, trying to fight against tears pouring out.

"Don't worry, I don't want you to remember those days, we can clean it up tomorrow together." I said with a tone of reassurance.

I sat down in the back wrapping one arm around Lucina and held her hand in the other. Lucina rest her head on my shoulder.

"Finally," she whispered, "No more war, no more troubles, just you and me now" I smiled, bringing the cerulean-haired princess closer to me. I nuzzled her head, she placed her hand on my chest. I felt at ease, my muscles relaxed and I sighed. "Yes, finally." And after enjoying one another's company for 10 minutes, we slept.