Chapter 4: The Ceremony and the Surprise
Chrom and Robin made their way back to the door. Then they began to slowly walk up the red carpet. For Robin, this was the wedding she always dreamed of: holding her lover at her side as they walked up towards the altar to say their vows, walking into a new chapter in her life filled with happiness, a family, and love. Once the pair stood at the altar, Chrom's deep azure eyes met with her hazel ones and Libra began. "Dearly beloved family, we are gathered here today to witness and celebrate the marriage of our king, Chrom and our queen, Robin again. This couple stands before us today for Chrom's desire to renew their wedding vows in a time of peace for all of the kingdom. Nothing can break their love because it is a love of honesty, devotion, and hope. They understand each other without saying a word, they show each other a special smile that nobody else gets to see. Even after a devastating war and Robin's great sacrifice, their love remained true and they have found each other again." Lucina and Morgan couldn't help but let their eyes weep with happiness.
"Do you, Robin take Chrom to be your partner in life and to share your path, a path equal in love, a mirror for your true self, and promising to honor and cherish each other through good times and bad until death do you part?" Robin gazed into Chrom's orbs and gently grinned as she vowed, "I, Robin promise that I will be your wife until the end. I will always love and respect you in your successes and your failures, to make you happy when you're sad, to care for you in sickness and in health, to softly kiss you when you are hurting, and to be your companion and friend on this journey we will make together." Libra turned to Chrom, "And do you, Chrom, take Robin to be your lawfully wedded wife, promising to love and cherish through times of joy and sorrow, sickness and health, and whatever challenges you may face as long as you both shall live?" Chrom returned Robin's gaze, "I, Chrom take you Robin as my wedded wife. A woman who I will share my life with, who I will love, honor, and care for in tenderness and affection in all of the varying circumstances of our lives. I promise to hold you when you are hurting, to be at your side when you are lonely, to care for you in sickness and in health, and to be your other half of a greater whole forever and ever."
As Chrom finished his vows he gently slid on the ring on to Robin's left ring finger and it fit her perfectly. "In Naga's name, you may kiss the bride." Chrom rested his hands on her shoulders, "With pleasure." Chrom then slid his mouth into his wife's filled with the love and passion he had on the day that he proposed to her. To Robin, it was the best birthday gift she had ever received, her loving husband passionately kissing her and wearing a ring to let everyone know that she had a perfect partner in her life. To Chrom, it was like having the wedding he always wanted to have, in a time where the kingdom would never be at war again, and where his entire family could be raised without fear. To both of them, it was like living in a fairy tale. Once they let go, Robin rested her head on her husband's chest as he gently whispered, "Happy birthday, my love." Robin gently sighed, "How can this day ever get any better than this?"
POP! "Ah yeah! Chrom and Robin forever!" The couple turned to the source of the noise to find Chrom's little sister shooting a party popper around the pair. "Lissa? What are you doing here?" Asked Robin. "Just came here to see my sister-in-law on one of the happiest days of her life. I even brought a few friends with me." Standing right behind Lissa, half of the shepherds shouted, "Happy birthday, Robin!" Robin gasped at the sight. "I thought it would be nice to invite some of our friends." Robin gently stumbled towards the crowd and a light rose haired woman gently guided her, "Come on, the others are waiting for you in the ballroom." Robin's eyes popped, "But Olivia, I can't dance as well as you." "Nonsense, just follow my lead when we get there."
Chrom couldn't help but smile at the entire scene, the fact that his wife was shedding tears of joy more often as opposed to tears of sadness. It was truly a time where he would be able to live a perfect married life with Robin and see his family grow safely. "You did a great job, father." Chrom turned to see his son right next to him. "Father, this is possibly the best present you've ever given to mom. I've never seen you two like this before, so deeply in love with each other. It's a shame I can't even remember a time when you two were like this. I think this is something you can't forget." Morgan's lip curled down, "It's why I don't understand why I have no memories of you." Then his eyes started to dew, "I'm just so sorry that I've forgotten all about my family in the future. Please forgive me, father."
Before Morgan could say another word, his father's arms wrapped around his entire body. "Morgan, don't apologize for that. You should never blame yourself for things like that. If there's anyone to blame, it's me. I was never there for you like a good father in your time, but I am willing to fill your life with new memories. From now on I am going to be the best father I can be for all of you, and I'm going to do everything I can to ensure that your childhood in this time will be a happy one as soon as you are born." Morgan's smile then came back to him. "Thank you, father."
MOMENTS LATER IN THE BALLROOM
All around, the members of the shepherds were enveloped in the joys of music, dance, and fine food. In fact, the cake on the table even doubled as Robin's birthday cake. "Alright my love, make a wish." Robin's eyes were shining at the sight of the enormous fondant coated cake with tiny candles dotting it. Her lips gently blew air against the tiny flames and they all disappeared triggering a soft applause from everyone. Afterward, everyone raised their steins CLANK! "CHEERS!" After Robin finished her drink, Sully called for another one, then Robin did the same. Eventually, the pair started drinking so many mugs that it seemed the two were drinking their entire weight in beer. "Oh, getting a little tipsy aren't we tactician?" Robin's throat hiccuped and her face was already flushing, "Oh come on! I can take you, Sully." Sully smirked, "Is that so?" Chrom spotted the pair and urged, "Robin, I don't think you should be doing this." "LET ME HAVE SOME FUN WILL YA CHROM!?" She then turned to the crimson haired dame, "I'LL FINISH YOU SULLY!" "You have no chance against me, tactician!" "DON'T UNDERESTIMATE ME!"
A FEW MINUTES LATER
After just two drinks, Robin's head and eyes were spinning so fast that any step she took would make Sumia as graceful as a ballerina. "CHROOOM!" Chrom held his wife's body in his arms, "Robin, I think that's it for tonight." Robin whined at her husband, "Whhhyyy should IIIII? The night is stiiiiiillll goooooooood!" Her body flopped like a loose ragdoll as Lissa came over with a staff. "Chrom, I think this might speed up the sobriety process." The staff gave off an emerald glow that surrounded Robin and made the flush on her face fade to a tiny faint pink blur. "Morgan, Lucina, please take little Lucina to bed while I do the same for your mother in a bit." The two children obeyed their father and traveled to her rooms, and gently tucked the tiny toddler into bed. Meanwhile, as everyone left the ballroom Chrom gently carried his bride up flights of stairs but then took a slight detour towards another balcony.
Once the pair arrived outside, the inky sky was dotted with the light of the stars and illuminated by the full moon. He sat on a bench and began to caress Robin's hair while gently kissing her forehead. "I know you're still recovering my love, but I wanted to see the stars with you tonight." Robin slowly opened her heavy eyes and looked at her husband's face right in front of the sky dotted with the bright stars. "Chrom, this is the most romantic thing you've ever done for me. I can't believe that you would even go this far just for me." The pair kissed. "Would you say that I've managed to make great new memories for you tonight Robin? I know I've tried before but..." Robin placed her index finger on her husband's lips. "Chrom, you have done that and so much more ever sine we've met. I know I had no memories of who I was for a while, but now I am so happy that I'm with you." Chrom chuckled, "How can I forget the day I found you in the field? Or when I tripped over my own words when I didn't see you as a lady?" "Or the time we saw each other naked? Or even the time you were a stuttering and bumbling idiot when you asked me to marry you?" Robin followed. Chrom's entire face was a tomato. "Err... Are you sure that those are memories you want to keep?" Robin pecked his cheek. "Why wouldn't I you big lovable dork?"
Chrom picked his wife up again and made his way towards their chambers. "Now my love, it's time for both of us to get some rest isn't it?" As Chrom placed Robin on the king sized bed, she cupped his face and began rubbing his cheek. "No, there's still something I want." Chrom sat on the bed with her and she began to fumble with his cape until it floated off of his shoulders and landed in a pile on the floor. She gently kissed the nape of his neck and traveled to his ear before whispering,"I want you."
Again, this fic was based on a comic by an artist named owllisa on deviant art. Go read her comic ASAP. As for this chapter, please review and of course be warned that the next chapter is gonna get steamy.