Robin groaned as she rolled over in the sunlight. "Gods, what time is it?" she groaned.
"Rise and shine, Bubbles," Gaius said, standing over her.
As Robin rubbed the sleep out of her eyes, she sat up and look right at him. His tall figure cast a shadow over her, giving her a nice break from the sun's unrelenting rays. His green eyes glimmered and matched the trees and foliage around them.
"What's today's plans?" Robin sighed.
Gaius faced her down grimly. "Today, we're finally going to make things right. We're going to overthrow the tyrant."
For a moment, Robin felt an icy flash of anxiety. Thoughts of the confrontation they would have after ten years of separation made her heart flutter. After what he had done to her… She knew his mind-games. He was a mastermind when it came to manipulating and hurting others. After Grima, Chrom had become as equally skilled in the mind as he was with the sword.
Another thought suddenly hit her. What would Morgan and Lucina think of her? After all, she had left for ten years. She had left them to fend for themselves against the monster that was her husband.
Gaius tapped her on the shoulder. "Hey, snap out of it, Bubbles." He smiled. "Don't worry; you're out of his grasp now." The smile turned a slight bit lecherous. "And anyway, you're mine now." He started to tickle her until she was breathless from laughing so hard.
"I-It's not me that I'm worried about," she sputtered as the laughing finally died off. "I'm worried about what Lucina and Morgan will think. Even though I've cut my ties with Chrom, they're still my children, Gaius. I never cut my ties with them, and I love them with all my heart." She paused as emotion started to take over her. "All this time, I never forgot about them. I did this for their sake, and their sake alone. And now…it's finally time to get them back..!" she sobbed.
Gaius knelt down and embraced her. "It's all right, Robin. I'm here with you. I'll be with you every step of the way."
Robin smiled in spite of herself. "Sheesh, you really dedicate yourself. How long have we been together? Seven years?"
Gaius chuckled. "Longer than you've been with Blue."
As the two prepared to pack up camp, they each looked far towards the east, for they knew that history was about to be made.
Robin finally sighed in defeat as the last signs of sunset faded into dusk. "I guess we're setting up camp here tonight," she announced.
Gaius strided up to her, sweaty from the equipment he had to carry. "We may not face Blue today, but I'm sure it's gonna go down tomorrow."
Robin nodded solemnly. "Right. We're right on the edge of the territory. Tomorrow, we'll battle for sure." Her eyes glimmered as she looked towards the horizon. "As brave as I want to be," she admitted, "I'll admit I'm terrified of tomorrow's struggle." She smiled bitterly at herself. "I guess I'm still just a chickenshit."
"Now don't say that," Gaius protested. "You're one of the bravest women I know. And trust me, I know a lot of people." He smiled at her and held her hands. "You took a stand, Robin. You stopped the circle of abuse. And just that singular action was braver than almost anything I've seen so far in my life. You're the bravest person I've ever met."
And as she struggled to keep the tears from falling down her face, she hugged him as tightly as she could. "Oh, Gaius…"
He draped his hand over her neck. "Come on; we have to go over strategies for tomorrow."
The two headed for the tent.
Chrom sighed as he waited for the messenger. This is so tedious, he thought to himself. The incompetent woman he generously referred to as a messenger was late, as always. The only reason he still kept her was so he could fuck her whenever he wanted. She was a pathetic thing, willing to do whatever to please him. Once he grew tired of her, he would throw her away like the rest.
Suddenly, a jittery woman burst through the palace doors. "Lord Chrom!" she gasped. She stopped in front of him and bowed. "I have received word that there is a formidable army on the perimeter. It is led by…," she gulped, "none other than your old wife!" she announced.
Chrom raised an eyebrow. Hmmm? So she's come back. Took her long enough. Oh well. They always come back for more. "Do not attempt to parley with them," he ordered. "Engage in battle in the morning."
The woman bowed and took off. Sumia wrapped her arms around Chrom. "I wonder how Robin's doing?" she asked.
"It doesn't matter," Cordelia replied from beside Chrom. Both women, along with Maribelle, were dressed in silken outfits that could clearly show their underclothes. "She's a traitor. She attempted to burn the castle down to the ground, along with our beloved Chrom."
Chrom stroked her hair, and she almost purred. "It doesn't matter," he told them. "What's in the past is in the past." He snapped his fingers. "Lucina?"
A tall, slim girl walked out from the corridor. "Yes, Father?"
"Prepare Morgan and the others. We have an old friend to meet."
Her eyes burned with an icy fire of hatred as she replied, "As you wish."
Chrom smiled to himself as she walked away. Perfect. They're all so stupid. His gaze once more returned to the chess board he had lost interest in previously. As he moved the queen in on the white king, he grinned maliciously. "I'm afraid this is Checkmate, my dear little Robin."
Wow, so much feelz, though. Chrom's got himself a harem, composed of Cordelia, Sumia and Maribelle. I couldn't imagine Sully dressed like that, so I just left her out to marry Stahl. Anyway, I hope to see where this goes. It's been a nice ride, and I'm happy to see I'm almost finished. Hope y'all enjoyed~
Listening to: Bad Girls by MKTO