A/N: *sigh* Look, I know I said I would update once a week, and I'm sorry I didn't. Things aren't just going right for me and I still can't find a job. Without a Job I can't get any money. Without money I can't get a new laptop unless I get a new one for Christmas, but I doubt I will.

Oh Well! I won't bore any of you with the Woes of My Horrible Life!

Here's the next Part of the Story!

Chapter 1: An Unwelcome Change Part 1Anna's POV

It had been an hour or two since the four of us left the village. The shop keeper in the town was very grateful to us and told me that I could have whatever I wanted for free. I refused to take anything for free and gave him three fourths of the gold I had and told him part was for my purchases and the rest was for helping to rebuild anything that needed it. He thanked me so much that, when my back was turned, he slipped four extra Vulnerary's, three extra Concoctions, two extra Elixirs, and five fresh loafs of bread into my bag.

Lissa and I had been having decent conversations with each other, with Chrom budding in every once in a while. I told the group of some of mine and Robins' misadventures and we all had a good laugh about it. I was, at the moment, telling of the time we were captured by some Slavers whose leader cared more about using the money she gets to buy moisturizer for her 'delicate' skin then anything else.

"Then the she said to me, 'Shut your mouth, you no good, insolent, snot nose brat!' And I replied, 'Or what? You'll moisturize me?'" Everyone laughed, even Frederick chuckled. "Then Robin knocked over a barrel full of apples causing the Slavers to fall flat on their backs and it was enough distraction for me to knock her out and tie her up as he freed the others. In the end, Robins' mother scolded us again for not listening to her but because the reward money for capturing the slavers was enough to get new strategy books, we were let off easy."

Chrom chuckled. "That's some adventure." I smiled. "Yeah, it was. I was so glad Robins plan worked. There was one buyer who kept eyeing me and licking his lips as if I was a piece of meat." I shuttered. "But that's in the past. By the way, what time is it Mr. Frederick?"

Said knight looked at me and smiled. "Most likely a quarter past nine, Miss Christianson." "No need to be formal with me Mr. Frederick. Just Anna is fine." "Very well, Anna, then there's no need to be formal with me." "As you wish, Frederick."

I looked at the night sky and sighed. "I should be used to how fast it gets dark here by now." I muttered.

"I told you—it's getting dark already!" Lissa said. "...Ech! And now the bugs are out! Noisy, disgusting bugs that buzz around and crawl all over and bite you when— Agh! Won goph in mah mouph! Blech! Ptooey!" I laughed a bit and patted her back trying to help her get the bug out of her mouth.

"Aw, come on now, Lissa. Hardship builds character. Want to help me gather firewood?" Chrom asked.

Lissa continued trying to spit the bug out. "Tpht! Tpht! Yeeeeeuck! ...I think I swallowed it... I'll pass on finding firewood, thanks. I think I've built QUITE enough character for one day!"

"We should probably think about food. I don't know about you, but I'm starving." I sighed and shook my head at Robin. "That's my brother, always think with your stomach."

Frederick chuckled. "Yes, I should think a little hunting and gathering is in order. Now, who wants to clear a campsite?"

In the end Robin and Lissa cleared the camp site, Frederick went hunting while Chrom and I went to get some wood for a fire.

"Anna?" I turned to him. "Yes?" "I've noticed you keep saying 'your Father' or 'Robins' Mother'. Why don't you say 'our'? Aren't they your parents too?"

I stopped dead in my tracks and kept my eyes on the ground. "Chrom, I… Robin and I… though we've know each other for a long time… I was adopted. To be more specific, Robins' Father kidnapped me from my home three years ago and forced me into a dark ancient bonding ritual that made me his daughter by blood." I looked up to see Chrom staring at me in horror. "Yes, it's as bad as it sounds. To tell the truth, the ritual was only preformed a month ago. I'm… still trying to recover from it."

I didn't know I was crying until I felt Chroms hand wipe the tears away. I began to cry harder as he pulled me into his arms and I cried into his shirt. He held me tight and kneeled to the ground when I collapsed onto my knees. I wasn't sure how long we just kneeled there, but when my chocking sobs became sniffles we pulled apart.

"I'm sorry you had to see that." "No, it's fine. Can you tell me what happened?" I nodded. "When everyone is together. Robin already knows that I was kidnapped." He pulled me back onto my feet as I whipped the rest of my tears. "Let's go get that firewood."

Narrators POV

Thirty minutes later, the four were all sitting around the campfire eating the bear Frederick caught.

"Mmm... It's been too long since I last had bear meat. Delicious!" Chrom said, but then he saw Anna and Lissa weren't eating. "...What's wrong, Lissa? Dig in. You too, Anna."

Anna hesitated. "Well, I've only ever eaten fish, beef and chicken. Plus for the past few weeks I was to have nothing but a light broth or stale bread."

Robin looked up sharply. "Last time we met, you told me all about the three course meal they served you that Sunday. When did they start feeding you broth and stale bread?"

She sighed. "Might as well tell you, else you figure it out the hard way. After Jonathan took me back, they starved me. I had no food for a week, and Jonathan was told not to give me anything on pain of death."

Now the others looked shocked. Chrom, who was sitting to her right, said "Does it have anything to do with that bonding ritual you were forced into?" she nodded. "Father forced you into WHAT!?" Robin shouted.

Anna began to explain to Frederick and Lissa. "I was kidnaped from my real home. The man who is Robins' Father is a cruel man and though I don't know all the details, he was going to use Robin in a dark ritual and sacrifice him to some god or something of that nature. Robins' mother was forced to marry his father against her will and when Robin was born, he was branded to prove he would be the sacrifice." She pointed to the six-eyed tattoo on his hand. "But, thankfully, his mother stole him away and fled to the Outrelms.

"Twenty years after searching and still not being able to find them, Robins' Father decided to kidnap someone and force them to be the sacrifice. I was the unlucky girl. I was eighteen at the time, and I'm now twenty." Her eyes became distant and she smiled. "I remember that day. I was just sitting in a chair after finishing some chores I had to do, reading one of my favorite stories. It's a tale about a young prince fighting an evil Raven that devours the Hearts of Pure souls… but anyway, I heard a crash coming from the other room. I went to see if it was the cat, who often causes trouble and breaks stuff, but a hand grabbed me from behind and I was knocked out with chloroform." She frowned.

"I woke up in a cell that had a window looking west and one looking east. There was a desk, bed, a dresser, and a door towards a bathroom. Three of the four walls were brick, the fourth was nothing but cell bars and door with glass on one side of it to keep anyone from reaching through the bars. That was to be my room for the next few years. A man loyal to Robins' mother took pity on me, snuck me out of there to the Outrelms and introduced me to both Robin and his mother. She devised a plan so that the two of us could spend time together, but we could only see each other for three days every two months. Any longer and Robins' father would be suspicious. He watched me like a hawk.

"It was only a month ago that he used that Dark and Evil ritual to bind me to him as his official daughter. I was branded just as Robin was." She raised her right hand showing her mark. Robins face became grim, and he stared into the fire. He knew the ritual she was talking about and he hoped they find the proper medical care for her soon, especially if they did what he thinks they did to her back. "A lot of my blood was spilt that day trying to resist, which is why I'm paler than I should be. I lost consciousness at the peak of the bonding ritual. I only woke up last week. Jonathan, the man loyal to Robins' mother gave me some supplies, this sword and some powerful tomes and helped me escape, though he died getting me past the guards. I've been running nonstop for two days, looking for Robin."

There was silence met with the tale. Then to lighten the mood, Anna picked up a piece of the bear meat and took a bite, chewed and swallowed. "You know this stuff isn't bad…" She finished the rest then gave an excited look to everyone. "Is there any more?" They all laughed, and continued eating.

She looked at Lissa. "Come on Lissa. It isn't that bad!"

Lissa scoffed. "Pass! ...Gods, couldn't you spear us an animal normal people eat for once? I mean, come on! Who eats bear?! You're meddling with the food chain. Right, Robin? ...Uh, Robin?"

Robin was too busy munching on the bear meat and brooding over what Anna had told them to listen.

Lissa sighed. "I suppose a person would enjoy just about anything after not eating for days..." "Or eat nothing but stale bread and broth for a week." He muttered so no one would hear him.

Chrom shook his head. "Just eat it, Lissa. Meat is meat."

Lissa waved her hands around in the air. "Since when does meat smell like old boots?! Wait, I take that back—boots smell better!"

Anna and Chrom laughed. "Every experience makes us stronger, milady. Even those we don't enjoy." Frederick said chuckling.

Lissa raised an eyebrow at that. "Really? Then why don't I see YOU eating, Frederick?"

Frederick stuttered. In truth, he wasn't fond of bear meat either. "Me? Oh, well... I'm not hungry. I...I had a large lunch! Yes, quite."

Lissa rolled her eyes. "Yeah right, Frederick!" And they all laughed again. When they were all finished, they all went to sleep.

Chrom's POV

I watched as everyone else fell asleep. However, I couldn't. Everything Anna told us was running through my head, especially the ritual. I saw Robins face when she mentioned it, obviously it wasn't good. I looked to see her curled up next to Robin, his arm wrapped tightly around her, holding her close. He had taken off his cloak and used it as a blanket for the two of them. She had her head on his chest and was breathing softly. But her face was scrunched up as if she was having a nightmare.

She woke up quietly gasping. Her eyes were wide and frightened, but she recognized where she was and calmed down. She slowly pulled away from Robins grasp, placing his cloak back upon him. She stood up and stretched. When she saw I was awake, she smiled. "What are you doing up?"

I was about to answer when I heard something. "...Huh?"

She obviously heard it to, because her head snapped up in the direction of the sound, waking up Lissa.

Lissa yawned. "What's wrong, Big Brother?"

I shook my head. "Sorry, I didn't mean to wake you, but... Something is amiss..."

Lissa raised an eyebrow. "Define 'something.'"

Anna came over. "I heard it to. Chrom, do you know what that was?"

I shook my head. "I'm not sure... I think I'll have a look around."

Lissa stood and shook her head. "Not alone, you won't! I'm coming too."

I chuckled. "Heh. Thanks, Lissa."

Anna grabbed her sword and bag. "I'm going too."

I nodded.

~Time Skip~

~Narrators POV~

Lissa, Chrom and Anna had been walking for a while. Lissa and Chrom were looking around to see if they could find the source of the noise. Anna walked a bit behind. She knew exactly what was going to happen next. She had only told Chrom the half-truth. She wasn't sure if they'd believe her if she told them where she truly came from. Though Robin knew full well and she was glad he kept it secret, she was frightened. She had read a lot of books about this sort of thing. Including the whole time traveling ordeal. She would have a small talk with 'Marth ' before he disappears.

"It sure is dark. ...And quiet. Where did the birds go?" Lissa asked.

Chrom shook his head, wondering the same thing. "Something is wrong here..."

"Indeed." Anna said. "This time of night, some birds should still be awake. But… it's quiet. Too
Quiet."

Suddenly, the ground began to shake making Lissa and Anna lose their balance. Lissa leaned on Anna for support and Anna leaned on Chrom for her support.

Lissa shouted. "Aaah! Chrom!"

Chrom held both of them up while trying to keep his balance. "Gods, what— Agh! What is this madness?! Lissa, Anna, stay close!"

"Good, Gravy Marie! I have a very bad feeling about this!" Anna shouted, unknowingly reverting back to her original accent. She looked straight ahead and her eyes widened. Something was heading in their direction, fast, knocking down every tree in its path.

"Lissa, Anna, run."

Lissa and Anna looked at Chrom. "Huh?" Lissa asked.

Chrom looked them both in the eye. "I mean it! Go!"

They began to run. With the splint still on Annas' leg is was harder for her, but she ran. She looked behind her and gasped. "Chrom! The ground is splitting, and spilling Lava!" Chrom looked back and saw what she said was true. Fire flew everywhere, burning everything.

Suddenly a burning tree fell in their path, scaring Lissa out of her wits. Chrom yelled out. "Hey! This way!" They switched direction and continued running.

After a while they reach a point in the forest where it was safe to rest. Lissa was doubled over panting. "Chrom, what's going on?" "I'm not sure. Anna are you alr…"

He stopped seeing Anna shaking like a leaf. He held her by the shoulders. "Anna, it's ok. We're out of it." But she shook her head slowly. "Chrom… look…" She pointed towards the sky.

Chrom and Lissa followed her arm to see where she was pointing and gasped.

"Chrom, what IS that?!" Lissa asked her voice trembling, while Anna whispered, "It can't be…"

It seemed almost as if the stars themselves were being sucked into a single hole then burst out and formed a circle encrypted with the star signs. Inside that circle, a giant blue eye appeared a long black slit instead of a pupil. Out of it, two figures fell to the ground with a thud. For a moment there was nothing. Then the two figures rose up so we could see them more clearly.

The two figures were wearing armor. Their eyes were black sockets that glowed red, and they growled at us.

Anna drew her sword. "These things remind me too much of the Undead Creatures you hear about on All Hallows Eve back home."

Chrom stood next to Anna and drew Falchion. "Lissa. You'd better stand back."

Lissa did so. Right then the first of the creatures pulled out an axe and ran towards Chrom and Anna. They both blocked. "Good Lord they're fast! Definitely faster and stronger than the kind back home." Anna muttered. As they continued to attack and block, they heard a scream.

"Lissa!" Chrom shouted. Anna turned to see the other creature cornering Lissa to a tree. She tried to run towards her but the one attacking her and Chrom grabbed her threw her into a tree. "Anna!" Chrom yelled.

Two people who are important to me… I can't reach one without losing the other! He thought gritting his teeth. Anna lifted her pounding head up and looked at the still glowing eye. "Common Marth. Hurry up and get here already!" she muttered. Then another figure came out of the eye. Anna smiled and blocked a blow to the head with an axe, by grabbing the flat sides of the blade then kicking her attacker in his solar plexus. She saw Marth standing over Lissa using the Parallel Falchion.

"Help!" Marth yelled struggling to keep the axe off the princess. "Chrom! You better do as she- um HE says!" Chrom blinked at me. "...Right!" He charged towards the creature. It looked up and it was enough distraction for both Falchion wielders to strike, destroying it.

Anna then stabbed her attacker with a knife she kept in her boot, and it too faded away. She stood up and walked over to where Chrom, Lissa and 'Marth' were standing.

"That was quite an entrance." she said.

"Indeed. What's your name?" Chrom asked, but the stranger stayed silent.

"You came here to warn us of those Undead creatures, didn't you?" Anna said, and 'Marth' turned to her shocked, but nodded.

"Milord! Milady! Are you hurt?" "Anna!" Frederick and Robin came running up to them and 'Marth' slipped away. Anna was the only one to see, and went after the masked person.

~Anna's POV~

I grabbed ahold of 'Marth's' sleeve. "Lucina…" I whispered.

He froze.

"How do you know that name?" He asked.

"I know many things, Your Highness. But if I were to tell anyone where I learned such information, I would surely be thought Mad. There's no need for me to tell the others of who you are before the time is right." I said as I turned the figure around to face me and gently took off the mask. Her dark blue hair fell out of its hold. The blue-eyed princess from the Future looked at me in fear. I took both of her hands in mine.

"Listen, I know why you and the other children of the Shepherds are here and I swear on my life no one will be told of your mission even if I'm tortured… again..." I hugged her. "Your Father would be very proud of you. Right now please stay for a while longer and help us defeat these Undead creatures… these Risen."

She looked at me shocked before returning the hug. "Thank you…Anna." I pulled away a bit, smiling. I noticed that she said my name, and I didn't even tell her but I would think about that later. I placed the mask back on her face and helped put her hair back up. "You know, you really kinda do look like the Hero-King Marth with your hair like that. Until you want to reveal you true identity, go by that name please. It suits you." She gave a small smile and nodded.

Together, the two of us fought side by side against the Risen. I noted she seemed to be using a fighting stance similar to both Chrom's and mine. I shrugged it off and continued fighting.

Soon all the Risen were dead and the two of us reunited with the Shepherds. Robin immediately grabbed me and hugged me. "Are you alright? Where the Hell were you?" He whisper-yelled at me.

"Getting reinforcements." I said nodding towards 'Marth'.

I looked at the two new members that had joined the group, and decided to introduce myself. "Hello, I'm Anastasia Melody Christianson, Robin's sister. But please call me Anna."

The red-head woman smirked at me and shook my hand. "Name's Sully. Nice ta meet ya."

The blue, long-haired archer stepped forward and took my hand in his. "Beautiful Lady Anastasia, allow me to introduce myself. I am myth and legend! I am he who strides large across history's greatest stage! The man who puts the "arch" in "archer"! My name, dear lady, is Virion." He kissed the back of my hand.

I giggled and smirked when I saw a fuming Robin beside, to my surprise, an even more fuming Chrom. "Please, sir. I'd rather be called Anna." "'Anna.' Beautiful! Divine! A starkly beautiful name, as befits its owner, truly. Will you marry me, my dearest Anna?" He asked.

I could practically see smoke coming out of Chrom and my brothers' ears.

"I'm very sorry, sir. You seem like a nice man but can we start out as friends first?" He looked at me shocked, and then nodded which seemed to cool off the two hotheads. Chrom pulled me over to his side where I stood next to him and in front of Marth.

Frederick cleared his throat. "It seems all the creatures are vanquished. This young man and Anna took care of the others."

Marth said nothing but simply looked at us.

Lissa nervously stepped forward. "Um, I never got to thank you...for before. So...thank you. You were very brave."

Chrom nodded. "You saved my sister's life. My name is Chrom. Might I ask yours?"

Marth looked at me for a minute then turned to Chrom answering "You may call me Marth."

Chrom raised an eyebrow. "Marth? After the heroic king of old? You certainly fight like a hero. Where did you learn your way with a sword?"

Marth shook his head. "I'm not here to talk about me. This world teeters at the brink of a horrible calamity. What you saw tonight was but a prelude." Almost everyone gasped. "You have been warned."

Marth began to leave, but I grabbed his sleeve one last time and whispered into his ear. "If… If I have a son or daughter that came with you from the future, tell them… Tell them I'm proud of what they are trying to do for a better future. And that I love them very much."

He looked at me almost in shock, then giving me a small smile and a nod, before disappearing into the forest.

Lissa looked confused. "Huh? What's teetering where now? Hey, wait!" But Marth was already long gone.

Robin crossed his arms. "Not much for conversation, is he?"

Frederick nodded. "It appears his skills lie elsewhere. I wager we'll hear his name again... But for now I'm more concerned about the capital. We should make haste."

We all began our journey to the capital but Robin pulled me aside.

"Your hiding something." He said.

"There is no need for you to worry about what I said to Marth. It has to do with… my true home."

He took on a solemn look and nodded.

"Hey! Anna, you can ride with Sully for a bit and she can remove your splint." Chrom yelled.

I nodded and walked towards Sully and her horse, but stopped and turned to my brother once more. "Oh, and Big Brother? Just so you know, you look like an overgrown tomato when you're angry at someone for flirting with me in front of you!"

"ANNA!"