Edit: Changed Corrin's name to Kamui (Because it felt more suited that way...)

The Tacticians

The sun was setting when the Shepherds decided to set up camp. It was a bit hard with all the snow around, but Sakura didn't have much of an issue with it as she was starting to get used to all this traveling. She has started being able to help Sumia set up the tents and Frederick was teaching the child how to start a campfire after hearing that she had never made one before. As Frederick was teaching the child and starting the fire, Toya walked up to them with a crutch, "You're learning how to make campfire now, Sakura?"

Sakura looked up in surprise, "Big brother?! Didn't Lissa and Miss. Maribelle said that you need to stay inside?!"

"Well, yes, but they let me walk around camp as long as I have my crutch with me and I don't use my foot. So, how are you adapting to these changes here?"

Sakura smiled and said, "I've been doing really well. Sumia has been teaching me how to set up tents and Lissa has also been teaching me how to heal with my staff! Kero and I were surprised to see that I can actually use healing magic! Now, I'm learning how to make a campfire."

Toya smirked, "Really? Just make sure that you don't set everything on fire, Monster."

Sakura shot up from her seat with an angry look and stomped over to her brother, but then walked away. Frederick looked over at them with a raised brow, "You sure enjoy teasing your sister..."

Toya shrugged and before looking in the direction that his younger sister left with a sigh, "Did something happened to her when I wasn't here?"

The knight look at him with a surprised look before nodding, "Quite observant, aren't you."

Toya looks to the knight as Frederick explained, "As you must've heard by now, your sister and her friends have been in the care of our exalt and her siblings. However, recently, the exalt have been taken captive by Plegia and their Mad King, whom we're at war with, along with notice of her execution. I didn't think she'd get that attached to the royal family, but, like everyone here, the news has been affecting us all."

Toya nodded slowly, then looked back in the direction of the kitchen where Sakura went to go and help Gaius with their dinner along with her little guardian close beside her. He frowned in silence, "She didn't hear what happened to the guards, did she?"

Frederick shook his head and answered, "No. We've kept that a secret for now. Milord is planning to tell this to the khans in private when he returns."

Toya nodded, "I see. It's best if Sakura doesn't hear of this, either."

Frederick looked over at the man before he nodded in agreement and returned to tending the fire.

"Anyway, where is that brat? I haven't seen him anywhere either.", Toya asked with an annoyed look.

"'Brat'?... Oh, you mean that other child? I recall that he's currently being trained by Lon'qu, right now, while milady is learning how to use her tome.", the knight said, "Why do you and Kero keep referring to him as 'brat', anyway? How hard is it to refer to him by his name?"

"Haha. For Toya, it's very."

They turned around to see mage from Sakura's world. Toya averted his eyes with a sigh and said, "Yuki... Not really. I just don't want to."

The mage chuckled and said, "You just don't want to accept the idea that Sakura is going to be taken by him, right?"

Frederick just sighed in annoyance and muttered silently to himself, "Looks like we got an overprotective brother amongst us now..."

During dinner, Gaius and Sakura have been chatting about sweets and the ingredients of the food they used and what they could try next time. Sakura was beginning to learn how to cook and make food using the ingredients of this world as it was different from some of the processed ingredients back in theirs. They were talking with great interest while Syaoran came over and sat down next to her as Kero began munching on the food energetically. Every day was a new experience for them. They've been learning how to cook bear meat and clean them, much to Sakura's displeasure. As they taught her all that, Sakura and Syaoran began to introduce to some of the styles of food back from their world, which sparked some of Shepherd's attention, especially the girls. On occasion, Peri would join in as well and talk about recipes and such. Afterward, everyone began to leave as it was Stahl and Sully's turn for cleaning duties that night.

Early in the morning, Caeldori and Cordelia were organizing the weapons and armory that day. It surprised one another when they discovered that each of them have already done some of the things that the other was suppose to do, such as when Caeldori went to check on the medical supplies only to discover that Cordelia has already done it and when Cordelia went to check on the weaponry except Caeldori had already done that. It took a while, but the two were starting to get used to working with one another when the day ended. Since the day, Cordelia joined many of the Shepherds have begun to comment how they could've been long lost twins earning them the nickname, the 'Pegasus Sisters', much like the pegasus sister-knights where Cordelia came from. Hearing this made the Ylissean pegasus rider's mood brighter as they called the two that. It wasn't long before Chrom began to call the Shepherds to move out. Sakura slowly began to get used to the travel over the days as she continued to walk through the snow next to Lissa and Forrest. Ever since the Nohrian healer has been with the child in his father's place at times, the two have begun to have a friendly relationship though he still earned a glare or two from Syaoran.

"I get it!", Sakura said with a smile, "So, you're interested in fashion. I have a friend, who likes to design clothes too. Though, most of them are actually costumes."

Forrest looked at the girl in surprise, "Really? Costumes, huh? You mean the one for acting?"

The card mage nodded with a smile, "Yeah. In fact, when we had a school event going on where we had to do a play, she was in charge of all the costumes."

Kero nodded and said, "Yeah. Though, she mostly makes clothes that use Sakura as her model."

Sakura chuckled nervously as she recalled her best friend's obsession with filming and dressing her up. Forrest smiled and said, "She sounds like a really nice friend. I would really like to talk to her about designs sometime."

Sakura nodded with a smile before Maribelle called him over to the cart. He looked over to the noblewoman before back at Sakura in confusion.

"You go ahead. I'll stay here."

They turned around to see Forrest's father behind them in surprise. The healer nodded then rushed over to the other healer. Once he was out of the hearing range, Leo said to the child, "Thanks for talking with my son as of late. With Ophelia being depressed and Nina busy, he must've been lonely as of late."

Sakura shook her head with a smile, "It's fine, Leo. I like talking with him too. His ideas with his design are very interesting. I wonder if he has someone to be his model, yet?"

Leo shook his head with a sigh, "I don't know. I've never asked him about it. In fact, I don't really know how to talk about fashion from the time I discovered his hobby to now. I couldn't even stay with him for long without being called by the other Shepherds and his mother isn't even with us at the moment. I wonder if he felt the same way he did when we had him stay at another far away place rarely visiting him-"

"It'll be alright.", Sakura said as Leo looked to her in surprise, "I'm not Forrest and I don't know a whole lot of what happened to him, but I don't think Forrest will resent you two for what you did. If what you did was for his well being, I don't think Forrest will be mad at you for worrying about him. As for his interests, I think you can try and find another common ground to talk on. It doesn't have to be about fashion or what he likes to do. Since he can use magic, maybe the two of you can talk about that. That's what my dad and I do. Though, I'm still a kid so..."

Leo smiled nonetheless, "I suppose you're right... What exactly does your father do that contrast with your magic anyway? Considering that he doesn't use magic like you, I'm a little curious about his occupation."

Sakura smiled and said, "My dad's a history professor at his school. He's also an archeologist and studies about the past and any artifacts he finds from where he traveled to, so he's always busy too."

"I see, then you two must always be home by yourself as well.", Leo said with a frown, "Pardon me for asking, but the two of you must've been awfully lonely, then?"

Sakura thought for a bit with a hand on her chin before shaking her head and answered, "My brother and I are okay with it. We take turns caring for the house when he's not home and do the cooking. Also, there are times when our dad tries to stay with us at times too. However, I just don't want to get in the way of his work, since he really likes his job."

Leo nods his head with a smile.

She's a good child. Her parents must be really proud to have a strong and kind daughter.

He thought for a bit before frowning upon realizing something, "Sakura, wha-...Then again, nevermind. Thank you for answering my questions."

Sakura tilted her head in confusion as she wondered what the man was about to ask her before Kero began to ask the child for any sweets that were left from yesterday's dessert.

It's been a while since the news of the Exalt's execution. So far, the mood of the Ylissean princess and the card mage seem to have helped boost the morale and confidence of the Shepherds as they continued marching forward.

After returning to where the khans and the reinforcements were, the Shepherds restocked their supplies, gears, and weapons before heading back out once more into the snow with the Khans.

It's been a few days since the Shepherds left for the execution ground, where the exalt would be with the Mad King. The terrain slowly changed from snowy hills to lush green woods before it finally became a desert. During those days, Sakura continued to stay close to Lissa and Leo, as well as his son. Sometimes, Lissa and the other healers would teach the child how to treat a wound or what to do in the case of a serious injury, while, at other times, she would practice her magic with her guardians and help the others out with the chores as she continue to learn how to set up camp with them. Syaoran would always remain close to Sakura as did her brother and, whenever he's not with her, he was training with Lon'qu or practicing his magic and martial arts. Xander would go train with the Shepherds and sometimes give hints and advice about the young boy's training. Sometimes, when he's not training, he'd watch over the Ylissean prince as the warrior makes decisions with his tactician and loyal knight/caretaker regarding their expeditions and what to do for the battle to save the exalt. Camilla continued to spent time with Cordelia and Caeldori and sometimes join in for the training. Leo would continue to watch over the two children, especially the young card mage. At times, he would switch shifts with his son or any of the other shepherds and teaches Lissa how to use the tome, which at often times ends up with something going wrong leaving the dark knight with a headache. Takumi have been continuing his training in archery with Virion, who was willing to practice with him. Hinoka would often times train with the Shepherds or, when they're all busy, she'd go and train by herself. Other times, she'd check in on her youngest brother making sure that he was having a migraine or anything that would make him act out again like he did when the exalt left. Robin have been talking with Chrom about the terrain of the upcoming battle and any possible ways to get through the fight without sinking up to their knees with sand. As the talked, Chrom began to learn more of the tactician's strategies and his way of thinking around a battle. Leo and Takumi joined the tacticians at times much to the Ylissean prince's relief upon seeing his friend sharing the burden rather than keeping it all upon himself, like he usually did before the Nohrian and Hoshidans joined their militia. As the days continued on, it's been nearly five days since they've left the borders of Regna Ferox and have been traveling in the desert under the merciless sun and wind that carried sand wherever they went. Toya joined them after finally being allowed to walk once more with his foot once the swelling was gone and regained some strength in it. Despite the conditions, they continued to march onwards. The Ylissean prince said in surprise to his friend, "I'd like to believe it's our cunning that got us this far without being spotted... But we've seen far too little of the Plegian Guard. Where are they?"

Robin shook his head with a grim expression, "I don't know, but, whatever is going on, my intuition is telling me that something isn't right.

Xander frowned with a furrowed brow and nods in agreement, "I agree with what you say, Robin. I also have a bad feeling that this is another trap the Mad King has set up to throw us off. I suggest we remain cautious as we continue marching, so we don't trigger anything before we get to the execution grounds."

Chrom nodded and said to the paladin, "I agree. However, whatever trap Gangrel has planned, he is in no hurry to spring it."

The three then heard running footsteps as they turned to see that it was the Ylissean prince's loyal knight coming up to them as he walked through the sand carefully, so as to not fall.

"Milord", Frederick reported as he stood up straight, "our scouts report some manner of engagement downfield."

Chrom nodded and said, "Understood. Get everyone ready to move."

"Wai-"

Robin stuck out his hand stopping the paladin from saying anything further.

"These desert sands are certain to bog down our units, milord.", said Frederick with a worried look, "Only mages and fliers will likely be able to proceed unhindered."

Chrom nodded with a concerned look, "Good point. I'll keep it in mind. Robin, let's discuss strategy."

Robin nodded as the Ylissean prince lead the way. He quickly said to the paladin, "If this is what Chrom wants to do, then we'll go along with it as long as Chrom is safe. We'll just make sure that, if anything occurs, we'll be there to help him."

Xander's eyes widen in surprise at the tactician's words as the man followed Chrom as Leo and Takumi joined him. Frederick looked over to the paladin with a raised brow, "What's wrong?"

The Nohrian shook his head, "It's just I'm surprised to hear those words coming from him."

"I'd say.", Frederick said with a nod of agreement, "Even though I still don't trust him, I agree with his words. I can't stop milord from helping others without taking precaution, but, at least, I can aid him when things do go wrong."

"No, it's not that, though I agree as well.", Xander says with a slight smile, "I recall saying something along the line to one of our brother. He was naive to the point that he placed his trust in a suspicious child that nearly killed Takumi and himself. When he began to tackle the issue of changing himself after we saved him, King Ryoma of Hoshido and I said something similar to Robin's words. I'm surprised to hear those words once more."

"Is that so?", Frederick sighed in disbelief, "Well, I'm still going to hold my doubts about him, but I do agree that he does have a talent in forming tactics, I have to say."

The two then hurried after them to one of the tents set up for planning strategic plans.

It wasn't long before the Shepherds reached the site where the scouts have reported the activity and began to prepare for the possible battle. Suddenly, a little girl in green scale clothing and dark purple hoodless robe, blond hair and pointy ears came running across the field with a large intimidating man chasing after her. The girl stopped for a bit and muttered as she catches her breath, "Have...Have I lost him?"

"Wait, I say! Why you no comprehending, wee one?", the man called out.

"Oh no!", the girl said in terror before running once more.

She ran through the sandy terrain blindly before crashing into a woman in a black and purple robe and a large bag.

"W-woah!", the woman said in surprise, "Pardon me. I apologize for that. Are you all right?"

She looked to see a kind looking woman with long silver hair in a twin tail.

"Y-yes. Sorry!", she turned around and screamed, "AUGH! GET AWAY! Everyone just leave me ALONE!"

The woman covered her ears in surprise from her loud voice.

"Please, be keeping down with the voice! You give away position! Very bad!", the large mercenary begged.

"U-um... Can someone explain what's going on here?", the woman said nervously with a sweat drop.

The girl looked on the verge of tears as she answered, "My throat is dry, my shoes are full of sand, and some big weirdo is trying to kill me!"

"What?!", the woman said in shock and reached for her green tome with one hand just in case.

"Oy, you break Gregor's heart!", the mercenary said with a frown, "Why you treat like villain?"

Chrom shouted over to them, "You there! Fiend! Keep your hands off that maiden!"

"Who is fiend?", the mercenary questioned as he thought for a bit, "...You mean Gregor?! No, friend! You have idea wrong!"

Lissa frowned as she shouted back in disbelief, "Yeah, right! ...Creep!"

Gregor sighed and complained, "This day has been nothing but insults and punches to groin. And all for doing good deed!"

"What do you mean?", the robed woman questioned, "Can you two explain what is going on?"

Gregor looked up with hope-filled eyes and said, "Finally someone listen to Gregor!"

He said, "... Listen, friend! Gregor only want to-"

Suddenly, a red-robed old man with a strange symbol on his helmet rushed over with a crooked smile and shouted in relief and anger, "Gotcha, you slippery scamp! Prepare for a dose of Grima's wrath!"

Gregor grimaced and said in frustration, "Oy, this is most terrible! Do you see now? They make with the catching of us!"

After guessing what the man was trying to say, the robed man nodded and said to the girl, "So, they're after you, then?"

Xander furrowed his brow, "Why are you all after the girl?"

"All? What is this 'all'?", Gregor said in confusion before his eyes widening in shock, "Gregor is not one of 'all'! Look close! Maybe you not see from so far? Gregor have innocent-baby face!"

Chrom and Lissa began to hesitate as a few of the Shepherds try to stifle their laughter upon hearing what the man said in contrast to his looks as Robin said, "Yeah... Not sure 'innocent baby' is how I'd describe it..."

Leo and Takumi nodded silently in agreement to the tactician. The robed woman frowned and said, "I'm sorry, sir. But, what you say isn't very convincing..."

The mercenary let out a frustrated sigh and shouted, "Gah! Never be minding! Gregor is not enemy! You must believe!"

Chrom put his head in one hand and muttered, "... This is making my head hurt."

Xander nodded in agreement and said, "We can sort him out later, Chrom. Right now, we need to protect the girl."

"Y-you're going to help me?", the girl said in disbelief.

Chrom nodded and said, "We'll do everything in our power to keep you safe. Just hold on until we can reach you, and we'll drive them off!"

The robed woman nodded and said to the girl, "I'll help you out too. Stay close to me, alright? I'll hit them hard with my magic."

The girl nodded and stayed by the woman's side with the mercenary right by them. Chrom looked around and saw villages in the field of battle, "We need to warn these villages of the danger. But who to send? Best if it's someone who can move swiftly through the sands..."

Robin nodded, "Then let's have some of the mages and fliers go there. You and Leo head on over to the gir-"

"You'll die by the hands of us Grimleals for trying to escape!"

Just then, a Plegian swordsman rushed over to the child with a sword in hand.

"You fool!", shouted a Plegian mage.

Despite the robed woman casting out her lightning spells, the target jumped aside and the blast of the lightning hit the Plegian mage instead. She tried to chase after the swordsman but wasn't able to reach him as easily with all the sand slowing her down. As the enemy drew closer to the girl, the child pulled out a blue shiny jewel from her pocket. It shone as the girl was wrapped in what seemed to be a large bright flower bulb. The bulb exploded as the large petal faded away and in her place emerged a yellow dragon with green wings and a long green tail. The dragon moved back a bit and let out a tremendous roar as the girl's voice could be heard echoing from it, "GET AWAY FROM ME!"

It shot out a trail of translucent blue flame from her mouth incinerating the Plegian swordsman to his death. Her transformation stunned everyone, but Gregor, as Robin's jaws dropped, "What in blazes?! The girl is a dragon!"

"Does this mean that the child is a royal?", Camilla asked with a questioning look.

Despite his shock, Chrom shook his head and answered, "By the gods, she's a manakete... I never thought I'd see one."

Takumi shook his head in confusion, "A what?!"

"A manakete are dragons, who took on a human form. They require the use of a dragonstone to unlock their true forms.", Frederick explained, "However, I've been told that they are hard to come across in places."

Robin nodded as he muttered aloud, "Hmm... Perhaps she doesn't need our help so much as we could use hers..."

"Later, Robin.", the dark knight said, "We need to save her first from those 'Grimleal' before we will be able to get the chance to ask her."

"You're right, Leo.", the tactician nodded in agreement, "Let's hurry, then"

Chrom then continued to lead the Shepherd forward. Cordelia and Robin were the first to reach the nearest village. The two quickly warned the villagers before heading back out after seeing them lock their doors. It wasn't long before the manakete and the two humans were within the protection of the Shepherds as they began to go against the mysterious old man and his followers. The woman looked around to see who needed help and what more advice she could give to the 'Shepherds' till her eyes rested on the tactician on the other side of the field. She gasped in shock, "T-that can't be... Could it?"

Chrom was the first to reach the enemy leader cackled in laughter as he simply dodged the prince's sword, "You dare defy Grima, god of annihilation?"

Robin and Cordelia were close behind the captain as the pegasus knight rushed at the enemy with her lance. The old mage was caught off guard and was struck on his shoulder. The man winced in pain and cursed at the flier before turning around as the tactician let out a lightning bolt from his hand to the opening striking the enemy in the chest. The man gasped in shock from the sudden pain and toppled over head first to the sandy ground. Chrom let out a sigh of relief, "Thank god that's over. I didn't think we'd come across the Grimleals so soon. Aren't they with the Mad King?"

After recruiting the mercenary and the manakete with them, Robin came over to his friend with a look of confusion, "Beg pardon, but I recall that manakete, Nowi, I think, called the enemy 'Grimleal'. Who are they?"

"Followers of the fell dragon, Grima.", Frederick answered with a frown.

"'Grima'?", Hinoka said with narrowed eyes, "Another dragon?"

Leo frowned and said, "I recall that man said it was their 'God of Annihilation", correct?"

Frederick nodded and continued, "The selfsame dragon the first exalt defeated a thousand years ago."

Takumi frowned as he looked at the dead bodies of their enemies, "I don't understand. Why would they worship something like that?"

The knight shook his head in confusion, "I don't know why, only that even today there are some who yearn for the fiend's return."

Robin frowned as he thought for a bit and slowly said, "I...see."

Flavia came over to them and said, "Well, shall we get some rest? We're almost to the Plegian capital. We'll need all our strength, soon enough..."

They agreed with the East-Khan and was about to walk away when suddenly the Plegian mage jumped back up and shot a fireball at them, "How dare you! Grima would not approve of this, you traitor!"

Before they could do anything, the ball of fire shot past Chrom and Frederick as it headed straight for Robin. The man braced himself for the attack.

"Reflet!"

Suddenly, the female mage tackled the tactician to the side taking the blow in his place as she flew back onto the ground. Chrom quickly took this chance and dealt the final blow on the man through his left chest with his blade. The warrior drew out his blade as the man collapsed onto the ground finally dead along with his men. They quickly rushed over to the woman.

"Hey!", Chrom said, "Are you all right?! Hang in there! Frederick, call for one of the healers!"

The man nodded and rushed off on his warhorse. Robin helped the silver-haired woman up. She groaned in pain, then slowly looked up and saw the tactician. A small smile formed on her face as she muttered, "Thank god you're alright,...bro..ther..."

Suddenly, the woman fell unconscious as Robin said in alarm, "What are yo- Hey! Hey! Hang on, I can see Lissa and Frederick coming over right now!"

The woman didn't respond as she hanged there with her arm over the tactician's shoulders.

It was barely night time once more. Robin has been forming as many possible tactics with Leo and Takumi that night. When they were done, the tactician began to organize the things, then returned to his tent briefly. Once out of his tent, he noticed Leo, Takumi, and Camilla coming over with their retainers, except for Beruka, close behind.

"What are you three doing out right now?", Robin asked, "Off to have a meal with the others?"

Camilla shook her head with a smile, "No, I suddenly have a slight headache, probably from the heat. So, I'm going to see the healers. Prince Takumi and my brother wanted to come along. They're so sweet!"

Leo looked away in embarrassment, "It's not like that for the last time. We just want to check on that mage we found today. Sakura is currently with her brother in the clinic."

"What a coincidence.", Robin said as he nodded, "I've just finished putting everything back and am heading over there right now. Care if I come along?"

Takumi nodded, "I don't see why not. Leo? Princess Camilla?"

Camilla chuckled and said, "Sure. The more the merrier, they say."

Leo nodded in silence.

As they walk past the tents to where the medical clinic was, they could see the Ylissean prince walk inside with his devoted knight close behind. Takumi frowned and whispered, "I'm surprised to see that retainer of his is still next to Chrom. I was sure, after that incident, he would have Frederick kept at a distance from him."

Camilla stifled back her laughter and said, "Hehe... You mean when he put up posters of his charge to boost up morale? I can see the good intentions he meant in doing it and it's a wonderful idea, though I'd appreciate it more if it wasn't done so in front of our children."

Robin sighed with his hand over his face, "I was hoping to never remember that event... Gods! Chrom must've been quite devastated to see that."

The siblings nodded in agreement as they continued into the tent. Chrom was there talking with his sibling as Frederick watched the woman eyes narrowed in suspicion.

"Oh, Robin!", Chrom said when he noticed them, "You're all here too?"

"My sister has a slight headache, so we came along as well.", Leo said, "Takumi and I wanted to check on the woman and met Robin on the way."

Robin nodded, "I wanted to see how the mage is doing."

"As you can see, she's still not awake yet.", Lissa said with a frown, "The injuries were a couple burns and a few bruises, but that's it. She's fine and should wake up soon. Camilla, can you come over here so we can do a quick checkup. I think all you need is to stay hydrated, but I just want to make sure that it's not a cold or any of that sort."

The Nohrian princess nodded as they left to her and the Healer's desk, where Sakura sat next to her brother. With the bandage off, the young man still needed to come in one more time so they can make sure that there isn't anything else wrong with it. Robin walked over and sat on a chair next to the bed. As he did so and looked at her, Chrom said, "You know, Maybe it's because of her clothing, but I get the feeling that the two of you are somehow related to one another. Maybe you have a younger sister or something like that?"

Robin thought for a bit with a hand on his chin and said, "You know, maybe you're right... I've never thought about it till now, but maybe I have a family out there. Also..."

The archer looked over to the tactician with a questioning look, "Also?"

The tactician hesitated for a bit before finally looking up, "I don't know if she was hallucinating or I was imagining things, but I clearly heard her call me 'brother' before she fainted."

His words surprised everyone, besides the healers checking on the patients. Frederick nodded and said, "So, this means that you are from Plegia! Then, you are-"

Chrom shook his head and said, "Hold on, Frederick. Let's not jump to conclusions again. Do you remember what the enemy leader shouted when he tried to attack Robin."

Takumi nodded, "...He called him a 'traitor'..."

Chrom nodded, "Yes. So, that would mean that, even if he was from Plegia, he could've left these lands for some reason..."

"I-I'm pretty sure he must have."

They turned around to see the woman's eyes open and struggling to sit up with a hand on her head.

"Y-you're up!", Leo said in surprise, "Are you alright?"

The woman slowly nodded, "I-I think so."

She turned to the tactician as her eyes widen in shock, "E-excuse me! Can you show me your left hand?!"

Her voice surprised the tactician, but he nodded and gave her his left hand. She quickly looked at the back of it and held her breath upon seeing the purple pattern, "So, it's true... You're my brother!"

"Pardon me, miss.", Chrom said, "Do you know Robin?"

The woman looked to the captain with a surprised look, "Robin? But, I'm Robin."

"What?!", Takumi said with a bewildered look then turned to the tactician, "Aren't you suppose to be Robin?"

Frederick sighed and said, "Oh gods...What's going on here?"

The tactician shook his head with a hand on his head, "I don't know anymore. The name just came out of my mouth when I remembered it..."

"'Remember'?", the woman said in shock, "What do you mean, Reflet? ...Wait. Don't tell me-"

Chrom nodded and said, "We found him a couple weeks ago on our land unconscious. When he woke up, he said that he doesn't remember anything, but my name and that his name was 'Robin'. But, if you're Robin, then what's our tactician's name?"

After the news began to sink into the woman, she said sadly, "I-I see... So, he lost his memories. Then, do you remember anything about me?"

She looked at him with a desperate look. As much as he didn't want to, the tactician frowned and shook his head, "I'm sorry. I don't remember anything, but Chrom's name and 'Robin'. So, I assumed that was my name. However, I'm not sure why?"

Robin looked down in disappointment, then nodded and said, "I-I see... It must've been how we always like to fool the servants when we were younger. Because we looked alike with my short hair, we'd wear gloves and have fun confusing the people around us."

"What else?", the tactician said with a desperate look, "Do you know anything else? My name? Our family?"

Robin shook her head and said, "Like you, I don't remember much. However, I still have a good part of my memories. I was found by the villagers here among these villages far from the capital. Your name is Reflet. I don't recall anything about our father, but our mother told us that he was a scary and cold person. She secretly took us and fled our home with Maria, our mother's personal maid. When we asked her why after, she said that it was to keep you safe. I don't remember what happened later on, but I do remember her looking quite scared one day and told Maria to take you to Ylisse since Plegian can't cross the borders that easily and Maria's relative was a Ylissean. Mother then took me and ran. That was the last I saw of you."

The others were silent as Reflet was stunned in silence, "Then, what about our mother? She's still around, right?"

Robin shook her head sadly and said, "We were found by the people our father sent. Some villagers were willing to hide us, but mother handed me over to them and left. She said that she'll be back soon... She never did come back. That's all I remember. However...I'm sure she would've been proud to hear that you're now a Ylissean tactician. That's all you ever wanted to be when we were small."

Reflet was silent as he struggled to process the things in his mind.

"But why would your father be after the two of you like that?"

They turned around to see Camilla walking over to them. Robin shook her head and said, "I'm not too sure. But, my theory is that it has something to do with the symbol on Reflet's hand. As for me, I'm not too sure. I don't have the symbol. However, the villagers, who found me said that I was critically injured and covered in blood, so something must've happened during that time."

Frederick then frowned and said, "If you're telling the truth, then what were you doing out in the field during the battle with the manakete?"

Robin looked to the knight, "I understand your suspicion, sir. However, I was near the border of Ylisse to search for my brother and see if he was still alive till I received word that the exalt of Ylisse was taken hostage by our Mad King and would be executed. So, I came back but ran into the uh,... manakete. Is that why she could turn into a dragon?"

Chrom nodded as he thought for a bit then said, "Well, seeing that your brother is with us, how about joining the Shepherds? I heard from the Shepherds that you were quite talented with your tactics and magic. It helped us reach the last two villages much faster than we thought."

"What?!", Takumi said in shock, "But we only just met her and you want her to be Shepherd's second tactician?!"

Frederick nodded in agreement, "I agree with Takumi, milord. This may not be wise. Even if she's our tactician's sister, she only just suddenly appeared on the battlefield and ran into Nowi. I advise that we remain cautious and-"

Chrom smiled, "Now, Frederick. She risked her life to aid the Shepherds and protect our tactician, her only blood relative that she could turn to. She also has the support of many of our Shepherds and, with her tactics, I don't see why not have her become our second tactician, but I appreciate your concern, Frederick."

Before the wary knight could say anything, a voice spoke out, "Is the conversation done now?"

They turned to the entrance to see Xander walking in.

"With the exalt taken hostage and news of the execution, we will need help in saving her.", the Nohrian king said.

The knight was still unconvinced, "But-!"

"If she does turn out to be a traitor, we will do what we can and support your prince."

Frederick remained silent as Leo sighed and said, "Why do I feel like we've gone through this conversation before?"

Takumi nodded and said, "That's probably because Reflet told us that same thing and we did too a couple years ago to big brother Kamui."

Lissa smiled and shouted in joy, "I don't see why not. If not for her, Lon'qu and I would be done for today!"

Lon'qu, who have been by the entrance of the tent nodded silently. Chrom smiled and said, "Then, it's settled. What do you say, Robin? ...That was weird."

Blushed with embarrassment, Reflet nodded in agreement, "I apologize. I had no idea I was using my sister's name. ...Gods, this is embarrassing..."

Robin chuckled nervously and said, "If it's alright with you, sir, I'll do whatever I can to help my brother with his tactics. Also, I think we'll be dealing with this for quite a while, brother."

The group sighed at the thought of the sudden name change affecting the whole militia.

Reflet: Don't tell me you had this planned from the very beginning...

YueTian: Nope~! It was last minute decision. So what do you think?"

Reflet: *Groan* I don't know how much longer before this embarrassment ends.

Chrom: At least, it's not as bad as mine... I'm still worried that he'd do it again though...

Reflet: You and me both...

Robin: You don't know how many people keep staring at me for that. I hope it ends soon.

Sakura: Ha...Ha...

Leo: I think we're all confused here. I'm having a headache now. I'm going to see Azama.

Takumi: Actually, that's not a good idea. You should go to see Lissa or Maribelle.

Leo: ...Okay, then. If you say so...

YueTian: Well, at least you're not alone. You have friends with you and now a younger twin sister!

Reflet: I guess. I've never thought I'd have a sibling though. Actually, I never thought that I'd be reunited with my family at all nor did I believed that I'd have one.

Robin: That's a little..,

Reflet: Sorry! That's not what I meant. I'm glad to see that I still have a family with me. I'm just... surprised, that's all.

YueTian: Weren't we all? Anyway, I'll start working on the next chapter. Questions and Reasons are still there. I just have a writer's block again... Sorry, guys. I'll think of something hopefully. However, right now, I'm stuck and out of ideas for it. I'll try concentrating more on it as I work on this one. And I apologize for the sudden change in names. I just can't help but think that his Japanese name is better.

Reflet: Jap-niece?

YueTian: ANYWAY! See you all later!