I'm back y'all! Sorry about the slower update. Anyways I hope that this chapter lives up to the hype. Someone joins the harem in this chapter filled with heat in the hot springs. The writer's block has ended.

Robin headed down the bus stairs with his belongings and left the big vehicle. He looked around and saw everyone get off the bus. Robin gathered with everyone and headed inside the building. Everyone got into their groups and headed to their designated rooms. The boys and girls were separated into different dormitories and each room was designated with a group number. The boys arrived in their rooms and called who slept where.

-"I'm sleeping with big bro, right Robin?" Morgan asked.

"Fine but don't do anything to me while I sleep, got it?"

"I promise!"

Vaike and Gaius paired each other up. Chrom and Frederick were another duo, followed by Inigo and Owain and Brady was with Validar. Each pairing made sense except for…

"You know what Morgan, go with Brady I'll stick with dad on this one." Robin stated.

Morgan nodded in a half-disappointed manner and cheerfully rushed to Brady's side. While everyone unpacked, the guys joked around about who would go into the mixed springs with who. Vaike said with a smile that he would not be surprised to see Sully and Stahl go in and Sully was the one who would drag him in to it. Then of course, Robin pointed out Chrom and Sumia being high candidates, which of course he denied wanted to do such a shameless thing with a women he "didn't love". It could have worked, if Chrom hadn't been all over the place and blushing while attempting to deny it so strongly. Validar decided to join in on the fun and mocked Phila's interest in professor Walhart or as he called him, Lobster. The students enjoyed how Validar said something so scandalous with such ease. After finishing their prep, the group decided to relax with some cards and video games.

"I really want another Fire Emblem character in Smash, there is something about that series that brings out the best in me you know?" Vaike said after using Bowser's side special in an attempt for a double suicide.

"Sorry Muscles, it isn't happening." Gaius replied with a sly smile after dodging his attack.

Robin, Chrom, Frederick and Validar were playing poker while the younger crowd enjoyed their time on the veranda playing anther card game.

"I'm putting down 3 tokens." Chrom said.

"I call your bluff, and raise it too 6." Validar added.

Chrom shrugged and added 3 more tokens. Robin smirked at Chrom who was still looking at his cards and rubbing his head.

"Are you bluffing again dad? Whatever, I'm calling."

Frederick looked carefully at his cards and sighed.

"I fold, I can't even." Frederick stated slumping back in his chair after having put his cards under the pile of used cards.

The group continued on with hopes that each would win. The final card was distributed and the group looked at each other. Chrom laid down his cards revealing a pair of aces and a pair of kings. Validar sighed and showed off his junk (No not that junk I meant his hand).

"Time to tip the scales!" Robin said before revealing a full-house.

Chrom's smile faded. Robin had won the last three hands. He felt as if Robin had one too many aces up his sleeve. Before Chrom could asked Robin about his winnings, the four young ones came in.

"Well guys, shall we make our way to those springs, our time has come!" Owain said.

I hope you don't pull out any steel or sword hand jokes Owain, I really hope so or else that would just be…creepy especially in a hot spring with us.

The group got changed and headed down to the springs. At first they all got in one spring and as time grew, they separated into little groups and headed into springs. Robin headed towards where Chrom was going but…

"Sumia… are you there? It's Chrom…"

No way, they had already planned this. Crap I can't let Chrom see me. So those are the mixed baths.

The springs were divided by a wooden wall on both sides. There were windowless doors that looked like sauna doors that could be used. There was a lot of space between the two walls and each door had a being used/ free panel that could be turned over to the desired scripture. Chrom nodded and headed in and closed the door switching it to being used. Robin laughed a little and looked back to find Inigo.

"Hey Robin, you have some time go in one with me?" Inigo asked.

"Yeah sure."

The two entered a spring close to the wall and started talking about guy stuff such as sports, models, cars. However, Inigo moved away from those topics. He was more interested in other things.

"Hey Robin, how is Olivia? More specifically, what do you think of my sister? Do you like how she is treating you?"

"That is a weird question. Olivia has been acting weird recently, but not weird in a bad way. It feels as if she is less shy in public but she still is shy when she speaks to me. I assume I did something wrong but I don't really know what. And Cordelia acts the same way."

"Cordelia? As in Severa's sister?"

Robin nodded

"Oh…I see. Robin could you do me a favor? Can you take Olivia out on a date after or during the trip?"

"W-what I-I Inigo I can't just ask out of nowhere besides…"

Inigo's calm was beginning to lose itself. Inigo knew that Robin could only understand things if they were put bluntly.

"Robin…wake up! My sister likes you man."

Robin's eyes widened and his mouth dropped.

No way, he is pulling my chain right?

"She's not the only one you know" Inigo continued.

"I…Go on" Robin could only say.

"Severa is totally in denial, but she still likes you. Cordelia is totally lost in you. Tharja is…Well is just being Tharja, I won't bet money on this, but I'm pretty sure Cherche has a crush on you after Virion the dick broke her heart and even Tiki showed some level of interest in you. Don't you get it Robin? Have you actually been this dense the whole time? Well, what are you going to do now that you know the truth?" Inigo said without thinking

What am I doing? He's right

"Robin…I'm sorry forget I said anything. It's not my place."

"I will."

Inigo looked at Robin whose head was lowered. He was confused.

"I will ask your sister out on date." Robin said.

The two sat in silence for around 5 minutes. Eventually, Robin got out of the water and headed towards the game area.

"Thanks Inigo, I mean it."

Robin reached the game area with his yukata on and sat down noticing no one else was there. Suddenly, Robin felt someone charge into him yelling HERO FIGHT!. Robin fell on the floor only feeling heavy breasts on his back. And a flock of brown hair on the side of his face.

Oh great of all people…

"Ta-Da! Cynthia wins!" said Cynthia.

She got off of Robin and helped him up with a wide smile on her face.

"What was up with that "Hero Fight?" Cynthia?"

"Simple, to your school, you are a Hero and in mine I'm a hero so it is destiny that we fight in a Hero Fight."

"Right… so what are you doing here?"

Cynthia thought for a moment.

"Sumia was worried about you so I came to check up on you. She heard you and Inigo talking and she wanted me to check and see if you were ok."

So much for keeping a low profile from Chrom and Sumia in the mixed bath

"And I know what you're thinking Robin."

I highly doubt it

"But Cynthia you are so pretty, how do you feel about me?"

This is going to be bad.

Cynthia's cheeks turned red and she looked at Robin.

"I love you Robin so whatever has got you down you can cheer up because Cynthia will be your girlfriend, YAY Robin!"

What just happened? More importantly, how the hell has she fallen for me?

"I know what you're thinking Robin other than being super-duper-über happy. How did I fall for you?"

Close enough.

"Well Cynthia has heard all about you from her best friends and like Severa and Noire! Severa TOTALLY likes you and she tries so hard to deny it. Anyone who could get her to like you must be worth it right? And Noire has been using her BLOOD AND THUNDER to follow you and note you're behavior. That makes me believe that if Noire likes you two then, you must be the coolest guy ever and you're a hero which just makes Cynthia want you more!"

"You like me because of some stuff you heard about me how naïve can you be? And what's with this hero stuff?"

"Hihihi Cynthia thinks you are a hero because you inspire people to work harder."

"Ummm…Thank you?"

Woah back up…Noire too? Well she is Tharja's sister. Oh god it must be chaos at home.

"Yay Robin is happy! Now say you love me too!" She said with a big smile on her face.

"Cynthia…I don't know how I feel about you I'm sorry…"

"HAHAHA Robin is blushing. It's ok you can go on a date with me and then fall for me!"

"But I'm going to go on a date with Olivia. I can't date two people."

"That's right! Then ask Cordelia and Severa too and maybe even Tiki and Cherche. Time to commence operation Harem!"

"Operation what?"

"Harem! You can go out with all the girls and then decide, besides all the girls want you to decide they, got so angry in the bath. It's the perfect solution!"

"Cynthia, what happened in the bath?"

The steam was thick around the baths and all the girls decided to all bathe in the same bath except for Sumia who disappeared to meet with Chrom. All the girls sat in the bath and began to relax.

"These baths feel great" Olivia said smiling.

"Ugh too hot for my delicate white skin" Tharja said.

"Geez Cynthia, you're boobs are too big. Don't flaunt them" Severa said.

Suddenly, back in reality.

"Cynthia, I don't care about that part, I want to know about what you meant about the girls wanting me to decide." Robin said flustered.

"You don't want to hear about Cynthia's boobs?"

Robin shook his head from left to right.

"Awww…okie. On to that part then, you see…"

Suddenly, the steam was engulfed by bigger, more dangerous steam.

"Robin and I made a connection first Cordelia! Even you know that so stop it!" Olivia said.

"So, who's first doesn't matter. It's who he chooses." Cordelia spoke out defensively.

"Sis you are being stupid! He's not even…ok maybe even I want to try it out with him… he should be grateful." Severa added

"I know Robin better than the lot of you tarts! I follow him everywhere, every day." Tharja stated.

"I know Robin's type, and he needs someone who is older and supportive" Tiki shouted.

"Please Tiki, Robin's isn't Marth. He needs someone who is sweet and would smile next to him all the time." Cherche said.

"YOU WILL ALL SUFFER AT THE HANDS OF YOUR FOOLISH LOVE FOR HE AND I ARE BLOOD AND THNDER!" Noire delusionally said.

The girls rose up from the bath and looked at each other looking like they were about to start a catfight. Suddenly, Sumia cam to them and told them what had transpired with Robin and Inigo. She had overheard them and explained what he said. Of course, the only one that had a smile was Olivia who had a promised date with Robin. The girls wanted to go see how Robin felt but Cynthia stood up.

"I'll go talk to Robin, right now he needs to know the whole truth. Not only do you all like him, but Cynthia likes him too. He needs to speak to someone who can open up too and he doesn't know about my feelings. I'll tell him how Cynthia feels and help him come to a choice. Cynthia thinks it would be best if Robin chose who he wants to be with."

The girls all nodded and Cynthia ran after Robin.

"And now we're here! Yay flashbacks."

"Oh god…things went from bad to worse in a second. But Cynthia, I can't just chose like that! I need time."

"And that is why the Harem plan is going to work. You can get to know all the girls and then decide. This way it would be easier for you."

"For me yes, but think about it Cynthia, it would just be harder on you all."

Cynthia's smile became a frown.

"Robin, not everyone can get that happy ending we all want. But we can at least taste it this way. Even I think it's better" Cynthia said in full seriousness.

Robin sat in silence for a moment.

"…ok Cynthia. You win. I'll go along with it but… I will back out if this doesn't satisfy me."

Cynthia smiled again.

"Okie I'll go tell everyone, bye boyfriend!"

Cynthia left to go tell the others which by now must be in the dorm since their bathing hours ended. Robin left for his dorm room where his pals…and father awaited him.

Life isn't easy sometimes Robin, you just have to deal with it.

Next chapter, hot springs part two this time, everyone is in the mix, Virion, Sully, Panne etc. if shit wasn't real enough right? See you all soon and remember more feedback means faster writing. I got a lot of feedback last chapter which really helped me with writing this since tomorrow is the funeral for my great uncle Don. Thank you all for your sympathies and condolensences by the way. Alright see you all soon.