Chapter 9
Scion of Legend
That day was a relieving day. His friend didn't mind at all for his relationship. This had ended up starting a relationship he wish that he could've enjoyed. But now, this wasn't possible. He was in a lifeless dark hole that had the tactician feel useless. More memories began to come to Robin. A memory that had him meet the man that had referred to himself as the "Scion of Legends."
"Why are we here again?" Robin asked.
"I heard some villagers talk about bandits threatening this place." Chrom replied.
"Bandits? That sounds intriguing." The tactician said. The shepherds had been walking back to an island due to this news. Chrom wanted every part of the realm to be safe no matter what, even if it was this isolated place. Lissa however, had something else on her mind. She had some questions and wanted to know more about herself in the future.
"Hey. Lucina." Lissa said, approaching her nephew.
"Yes? What is it aunt Lissa?" The princess replied.
"By any chance do I have a son in the future?" She asked, curiously.
Lucina began to remember her past. "Yes actually. His name is Owain. Why do you ask?"
"I was just curious. But what's he like?"
"Um. Well, he's quite "colorful" to say the least." Lucina said, finding only those words to describe him.
"Colorful? In what way?" She asked.
"Your son has a way with theatrics, so he tends to be creative in his forms of fighting."
"Hmm, that sounds kinda cool. I'll see you later though, alright? Bye!"
That was a short conversation. Lucina thought.
Behind her, someone had laughed. "Hey Lucina." The voice said.
She quickly turned around to see Robin. "Hello Robin." She said with a smile.
The tactician smiled back. "I heard your conversation. What did you mean by colorful?"
"Well. Owain is a very creative person. He likes theatrics and uses them in battle."
"Hmm. Sounds like him and Cynthia would've been great friends." He said with a weak chuckle.
"They were. Until we got separated." Lucina said, sounding down.
Robin noted her tone of voice. "Lucina. Don't worry. We'll find all of your friends, even if they are on the other side of the world. I promise." He said reassuringly.
"Thank you, Robin. This means a lot to me." Lucina said, giving a smile.
"You're welcome. This is the least I can do for a princess."
"Robin, you know that I'm not one for formalities." Lucina said, in slight annoyance.
"I know, but you're my princess." He said giving Lucina a quick peck on her lips.
It was Lucina's turn to blush now. "R-Robin!" She said, surprised by his action.
"Sorry if you two are having a moment, but we have more distance to cover. We should be there in less than an hour and we need to be combat ready." Chrom interrupted.
"Right. Sorry about that." Robin replied back, slightly red.
The army had been marching for days trying to get to the village that was constantly terrorized. Today however, was the day their destination would be met. The day would start off "dramatically" and "heroic".
"You there! Get away from the maiden!" A man said making a pose with his sword.
"And what if we don't? What are you going to do? Kill us?" The ruffian said, laughing. Within a second, the man's pose was changed with a blur, that charged at the ruffian. With a quick strike, the ruffian was wounded.
"Arghh! What… What are you!"
"I am not a simple man! My ancestors were legendary warriors who fought many evildoers. But for you, I am your end. I will protect those in need through the sun's day and those during the moon's night. I am the warrior who fights to protect. I am Owain! The scion of legends!"
From a distance, the shepherds have witnessed what Owain had done.
"So... that's Lissa's son right." Chrom said.
"Yes. Quick, we have to help him." Lucina said as she prepared to fight.
Chrom sighed. "Normally I would find a peaceful solution, but that doesn't seem possible. Shepherds, to arms!"
The army quickly went into battle positions. Chrom took the lead while Robin led the entire operation. "Alright. Our objective is simple. We have to get rid of every ruffian visible. "Sumia, you head with Chrom and get to Owain."
"Right!" Sumia said as she mounted onto her pegasus.
"Robin, are you sure about this? I know that someone has to do this but why me?" Chrom said to the tactician.
"I know. But I need you to do this. Everybody else is going to be busy helping the villagers and fighting. You and Sumia can get to Owain quickly, and be able to keep yourselves safe on your own."
"Hmm. Well, if it's anybody making decisions, I'm glad it's you." Chrom said as he began to walk away. "Good luck Robin. Make sure you and Lucina stay safe."
"You stay safe too." The tactician replied. The tactician turned around to see other shepherds. "Donny, Cordelia and Frederick. Go and support Chrom. Try and help him from any threats."
The three immediately rushed over to Chrom.
"WEE-hoo! These ruffians don't know what they gettin' into!" The farmer said.
"Donnel, remember what I said in the letter with your faults. Don't be too reckless." Cordelia said to the farmer.
"Right. You don't gotta worry about me." Donnel replied as they went to Chrom.
Frederick simply gave a weak sigh. What I deal with to help Milord.
"Everybody else, heres the general plan. The first half of the army will go protect the villagers. The other half will help defeat the Ruffians. Are there any questions?" There was silence in the air. "Right. Everybody, prepare yourselves."
The cerulean haired princess approached him. "Robin. Are you sure sending my father to get Owain is safe?"
"Don't worry. Chrom can handle himself. Plus, I'm sending a force to go with him. Let's just get to our mission. We're going to lead the main attack so we have to worry about that." Robin said.
Lucina nodded in satisfaction. "I understand."
"Right, then let's give it our all!"
"Freeze! Who are you?!" The blonde-haired man asked.
"I'm the man leading the army. I saw you fighting so we helped." Chrom replied.
"Owain needs no aid! These men were as well as defeated already."
"Well, I saw your fighting style, and it has roots to the Ylissean way no doubt about it."
"Wait. Who are you again" Owain said, trying to figure something out.
"I'm the exalt of Ylisse."
"U-uncle Chrom!?" He said loudly.
Gods how did I forget he didn't know me yet. Chrom thought to himself. "Uh, yeah. Now will you come with me?"
"Yessir! I mean. Yes! I will travel with the exalt and do battle with him!" Owain said, readying his sword.
"Oh brother."
1 Hour Later
Both Robin and Lucina had been working together in making sure that the leader of the Ruffians was taken care of. However, the leader had a small group of men at his disposal. Two barbarians and two dark mages.
"Lucina, do you think you can take on the mages?"
Lucina wasn't fond of mages and their magic, but it seemed that she can easily dodge their spells. "I can. Don't worry about me."
The two separated quickly to make sure the enemy leader stood alone. Robin had already learned many techniques using the sword and easily had the advantage.
"You little guy thinks you can beat me?!" The barbarian said as he rushed towards the tactician. With a quick movement, Robin swiftly dodged the attack and quickly returned the favor. Within a split second, the barbarian was wounded.
"I think it's best you learn to speak properly." Robin smirked.
He looked to his right where he noticed Lucina doing well. She attacked using heavy and quick strikes and saw her quickly deal with a dark mage. Two down, two to go.
Robin looked in front of him where he saw the second barbarian preparing to throw a axe. The tactician simply took out one of his thunder tomes and aimed at the Ruffian. "Elthunder!" Within the first hit, the barbarian was soundly defeated. He then heard the sound of a dark mage preparing a spell.
Lucina should be fine. The odds of that mage landing a hit is pretty much impossible.
After a moment, Robin saw the princess get hit by a force of darkness. She stayed on the spot, stunned by the hit. The tactician quickly dashed towards her location. "Lucina, are you alright?!"
"I'm... I'm fine it's nothing at all. Where's that mage?" She said, looking everywhere.
"He's gone." Robin said as he noticed the mage was missing. "But that shouldn't matter. We have to get to the leader now and finish all of this."
Lucina nodded as they ran towards the leader of the Ruffians. The leader of the Ruffians was a man who went by the name of Gecko and based on how the villagers spoke of him, he was ruthless as well.
"Ha! So you think you and your little friend can defeat me?"
"Based on how your army is in shambles, I think I can say that." Robin said confidently.
"That doesn't answer my question!" The ruffian yelled out.
"It doesn't have to. More than half of your force went down from only the two of us."
"Bah. Enough talk. Fight me!"
The final ruffian was also the leader of them. He was fierce and attacked with strength over speed.
"Stay calm." Robin said to Lucina. Quickly, she went for a strike. The man had dodged.
"Not good enough!" The ruffian said. He went for a counterattack. Robin immediately went over to protect Lucina.
"Wrong move." he said threateningly. "Lucina. Now!"
"Understood!" She said with a attempt for another hit to the ruffian. With a swift movement, she hit the man in the arm.
"My turn!" The tactician said, starting the incantation for one of his spells. "Arcthunder!" With this, there was a ball of electricity that once had hit, turned into a blast of electricity in the shape of an X. The man was completely electrocuted from the blast.
The tactician immediately sat down. "Lucina. Is that all of them?" The tactician said, tired.
"Yes. I think we... can calm down now." She said exhausted.
"There were a lot of them for a small group. Are you able to walk."
"I... should be able to." She replied weakly.
Normally a battle like this would have caused her to be tired, but she would always hide it. Something was clearly wrong. "Lucina are you alright?"
There was silence, then a thud. The tactician looked behind him. She was on the ground, unconscious.
"Lucina!"
5 Minutes Later
"Finally the fighting is all over." Lissa said happily.
"Stay right there missy and I might not kill you." A ruffian said, aiming his axe at her.
"What? Agh! Get away!"
"You get away from my lineage!" Owain said as he quickly sprinted towards the ruffian. With the speed of his blade, he quickly slashed the ruffian through the heart.
"Argh!" The ruffian said as he fell.
Owain quickly went back to his mother. "Are you alright. You wouldn't want to be out here in danger's path."
"I'm fine. Thank you. Wait aren't you my son from the future?" Lissa said surprised.
"Yes! I am. I have this brand on my arm here to show it."
"Oh. You have your brand." Lissa said depressed.
"Yeah. I remember the day it surfaced. You were crying and in joy at the same time." Owain said looking at the sky.
"You knew that mine never surfaced right." Lissa said in a down mood.
"Yes, but mother! Even though your brand didn't surface, mine did and that still shows your relation to the Ylissean family."
"I guess. Thank you." Lissa said with a smile.
There was silence.
"Mother. It's been so long since I've seen you." Owain said glad. Suddenly, he broke down. "Mother, It's been so long! I still can't believe it's you!" Owain said as he ran and gave Lissa a hug.
"Well, you're here now. Don't worry." She said as she patted his shoulder.
The two stayed in their embrace until Lissa began to get annoyed by it.
"C'mon. Lets go back to camp. I'm sure Lucina will be glad to see you." Lissa said as she broke from the hug.
"Lucy is here? I thought I was the first one to arrive." Owain said, disappointed.
"She was the very first. Her sister was second. But third isn't bad right? I mean it feels just like yesterday since we found Lucina anyways."
"Let's get to the camp then! I haven't seen any of my friends since I've gotten here." He said as he quickly ran off.
"Owain wait!" By then, he was gone. "I can't run that fast." She said annoyed.
To be Continued
A/N: Here's the next Chapter. Sorry I left off on a cliffhanger. Originally both this and the next chapter were one but I split it. It didn't feel like it had to be a long chapter. Anyways, next chapter should be up a bit earlier than usual (probably 3 days max). Anyways, I want to thank those who have reviewed, followed or favorited. It's pretty neat to see this getting some attention.
On (very) unrelated news, the new fire emblem game looks pretty nice. There wasn't much gameplay, but oh well. I'm just surprised that the crossover game (shin megami tensei x fire emblem) hasn't received any news yet. Oh well.
But anyways, thank you to those who continue to follow the story, and everybody, have a good one!
Edit: All Children characters have their "canon" hair colors except for a select few, which are Cynthia and Morgan, who both have blue hair.
