Hey everybody, and welcome back to a new chapter!

Unfortunately, my laptop is still broken, so I'm forced to write a few of the chapters on my T-Rex of a computer… oh joy!

Anyway! Enough of that, let's get this started with a trip back to the present timeline.

2 years later

Robin was just standing in the middle of a grassy plain, with his Gun Buster on hand, when suddenly:

"Robin, it's so good to see you again…" A calm voice said.

Robin recognized that voice. Turning around, he saw a familiar looking girl, wearing a purple bandana.

Robin couldn't believe who he was face to face with. "Aerin, is… it… really you?" His face was on the verge of crying, as he slowly walked towards her.

Aerin gently wiped his tears with her hand, "its ok. You don't have anything to worry about."

"I. I never thought that I would ever see you again."

Unfortunately, the peace wouldn't last long as two Risen, a Great Knight and a Trickster suddenly appeared.

"Oh gods" Robin said. He immediately turned to Aerin, whose face was blooming with confidence.

"Don't worry about me this time." Aerin assured, "I can fight, remember?"

Convinced, Robin and Aerin separated, and attacked the Risen. Luckily, Robin's time with the Shepherds have caused his skills to improve greatly, and with a single slash, the Risen Great Knight falls, and disintegrates.

Looking to Aerin, Robin sees that Aerin too has easily dispatched the Risen Trickster. Spotting Robin, she gives him a quick smile when suddenly, a Killing Lance stabs through her abdomen. Removing the lance was a Risen Falcon Knight, as her body falls to the ground, blood spilling out.

"Oh gods… No!" Robin yelled. He could've sworn that the Risen was smiling at its work. "You'll pay for this… With your life!"

With his anger building up, and blood boiling, Robin quickly rushes towards the Risen, Gun Buster tightly gripped. The Buster's tip had just touched the Risen when…

"Robin! Oh gods! What're you doing?!" A man's voice called out.

Robin quickly pulled the Buster back, "Chrom?!"

Back to reality

It turns out, it was just a nightmare. Robin's eyes quickly open, and reveal that he was not on some plain, but in his bedroom. Standing by him, was the Exalt himself, Chrom. However, he wasn't alone, as behind him was his wife, Sumia, and a few of the Shepherds who have chosen to reside by Ylisstol Castle.

What shocked Chrom and the others however, and much to Robin's horror, was that Robin had Gun Buster gripped, with the tip lodged in something. Slowly, looking to his other side, Robin was horrified to learn that the tip was actually poking into Olivia's neck.

Without even thinking, Robin quickly pulls the Buster out, and tosses it to the floor. The Buster's tip tinting where it landed with blood.

Robin hastily got out of his bed, and proceeded to head out the room, using his hand to make a way for him through the Shepherds.

"Robin, wait…" Chrom called out. "Oh gods, something's wrong, I can feel it."

Chrom then turned to Libra, "Libra, please. You know what to do."

Libra nodded, and proceeded to aid Olivia.

Making his way pass the Shepherds, Chrom faced Sumia, "Aid Libra. I don't think he can do this alone."

"You've got nothing to worry about." Sumia assured. "You should try to help Robin."

Chrom nodded, and headed out of the bedroom.

As he was heading out of the door, a small voice called out to him.

"Uncle… Chrom…"

Chrom immediately stopped in his tracks, and looked back. He was definitely surprised to see that the voice came from none other, than Inigo, who was woken up from the commotion.

Chrom slowly walked to the five-year old, kneeling down. "Inigo, what are you doing out here? You should be in bed." He said calmly.

Tears were forming in the young boy's eyes. "Is mother gonna be… alright?" At last, the boy couldn't take it anymore, and soon enough, the tears began falling.

Chrom was taken back by the child's question. The longer it took for him to answer, the more the tears were falling.

"Of course she will. Knowing your mother, this isn't the worse she's felt." Chrom said, wiping the tears from the boy's eyes.

"Why would father… do such a thing?"

To say Chrom was having a hard time, was an understatement. Sure being an Exalt, as well as a father in between was difficult, if not stressful. This was the first time however; he was dealing with his best friend accidentally stabbing his wife.

"If I know your father," He replied, clearly trying his best, "I'm sure he loves your mother very much, and would never try to hurt her."

Slowly, the tears were stopping. Inigo was still crying, but not as much as before. "P-promise?"

"I promise." Chrom said, smiling, now that the child has finally stopped crying. "Now, get back to bed. It's still too early for you to be awake."

Inigo smiled at him, and went back to his bedroom.

Standing back up, Chrom went out to look for Robin, knowing exactly where to go.

Meanwhile

Robin was just sitting at on a rock, at a hill, the very same hill where he proposed to Olivia, six years prior. His thoughts were filled about Aerin. Is she ok? Is she alive? What has become of her? His thoughts would've continued however, had he not felt a sudden sharp pain on his left arm.

Slowly rolling his sleeve back, he was shocked to see a purple, bruise-like marking on his left arm.

He would've investigated a little bit longer, had he not have heard the familiar voice of the Exalt, calling for him.

"There you are!" Chrom said, relieved to have found him. "What happened back there? Is everything alright? Do you want to talk about it?"

"There isn't anything wrong." Robin said, struggling for a decent reply. "I. I don't want to talk about it."

Chrom didn't like the answer he was given. "Robin, we need to talk about this." He was trying his best not to suddenly burst in anger. After all, it was only 3AM. "It isn't right to keep things locked up."

Robin didn't seem convinced. "I already told you, I'm not interested." He to, was trying his best not to suddenly burst into anger.

Chrom placed a hand on his friend's shoulder, "Listen, I wouldn't do this if it's making you uncomfortable. I'm only doing this because, I can only imagine what would happen if it continued."

Robin knew exactly what the Exalt meant. Knowing that any further resistance would lead into a full scale vocal war that would wake up half of Ylisse, he decided he had to tell Chrom about everything.

After listening and a few question later, Chrom finally understood everything.

"Uh huh…" Chrom said, crossing his arms. "I see. But, why were you so obsessed with keeping it to yourself?"

"I just… I just didn't know how you and the others would react. Especially Olivia..."

"You didn't have to worry about anything Robin." A familiar timid voice said.

Robin and Chrom immediately turned around, and saw Olivia and Sumia climbing up the hill. Olivia's wound was now a faint scar.

"You. You heard everything?" Robin said surprised. "How much did you hear?"

"From the beginning. Sumia stopped me, telling me that the two of you were probably busy." Olivia informed. "Why did you decide to hide this from us?"

"I just didn't want you to think that I had feelings for someone else." Tears were starting to form.

"Oh Robin," Olivia said, wiping his tears away. "I would never think that. I'd understand. You know I would."

"I'm sorry. I'm sorry for hiding all of this from all of you." Robin apologized, "Especially, you Olivia."

"I don't know about you two," Chrom yawned. "But we should probably be getting back to sleep. We're going to need all of the energy for tomorrow."

With that statement, the four headed back to their respective homes. Olivia grasped Robin's left arm, and felt something wet.

"Goodness, the sweat on your arm's like a lake."

"Sorry about that," Robin said, hand behind his head. 'Good thing she didn't think of looking further'

Later that afternoon

The day was going by normally. Olivia and Robin were spending some time with their children, with the house helps, cleaning around the house, when suddenly a knock was heard on the door.

Robin proceeded to the door. Opening it, he was surprised to see that it was Stahl on his horse with a caravan attached.

"Robin. Urgent news from Khans Basilio and Flavia" Stahl said, panting heavily.

"Stahl relax, have a drink." Robin said, he gestured towards to one of the helpers, and she immediately brought a glass for Stahl, who drank like a camel.

"Robin, who's at the do… Stahl?" Olivia asked, then surprised.

"Hey Olivia. How's- Oh, what am I saying?! Robin, Olivia, the Khans have requested all the Shepherds to meet at Ferox. It's urgent."

"We certainly can't keep them waiting." Robin said. "Just give us a few minutes and… Sully?"

Just by the side of the caravan was Sully, Stahl's wife. She was just sharpening her lance.

"Well, what the hell are you two lovebirds waiting for?" Sully snorted. "Come on. Hurry up! Y'know the Khans aren't exactly the most patient of all of the damn people there."

Knowing Sully, the two headed into the house, and immediately got themselves ready. "Still the same old Sully." Olivia murmured, just enough for Robin to hear, to which he just chuckled.

A few minutes later, Robin and Olivia boarded the caravan. After one last good-bye to their children and instructions for the helpers, the caravan departed to Ferox.

A/N: And another chapter finished! Woo!

Ok, a few things I should explain. First of, Robin's mysterious illness. Don't worry, it'll come soon enough. Just a little hint: It has to do with Robin being almost the same as Grima.

Also, yes, you can survive from a blade wound. Not a doctor or Medical student, but you can. I don't know how, so don't ask.

Next Chapter: What do Basilio and Flavia have to say? Also, the Shepherds are BACK!