This ended up longer than I intended. Oh, well, guess it makes up for my lack of updating lately. I just got Sacred Stones and have been playing that a lot. School is a priority for me right now as well. Anyway, here's your update.

It had been a long day for Robin. Between a rather tough pack of Risen, the resulting sack village to clean, and the resulting paperwork, not to mention the documents Chrom had started sending him to get his opinion on, Robin was beat. He looked over the last of the papers, signed his signature on a few, then headed to bed. It was barely five o' clock, but a nap was still in order. He threw himself on the bed, kicked off his shoes and casually threw his coat on the floor. As he laid in bed, he wished Sumia was there to keep him company. She gave a mean shoulder rub.

A noise came from the hall. It was the sound of a door slamming open. Soon, he heard frantic footsteps approaching his room. Robin regretted not shutting his door but was too tired to want to get up and shut it now. He pulled his pillow over his head hoping that if he couldn't see whoever it was bothering him then they weren't there. Not the most sound logic but, hey, he was tired. The footsteps finally arrived at his room and he heard the door shut.

Robin moved the pillow just above his mouth so his visitor could be heard. "Unless you're my wife or offering me a very large sum of gold, beat it."

"What if it's your Exalt?" he heard Chrom ask.

"Especially if you're the Exalt! I've done enough paperwork this week, Chrom. You should know the feeling. Let a tired man nap."

"This is important though."

"Is someone dying?"

"No."

"Are you dying?"

"Technically no, but-"

"Then it can wait a little longer can't it?"

"Robin, please. I'm feeling. . .conflicted to put it best and I need someone to talk to." There was a certain desperation in his voice that Robin took note of. It was rare for Chrom to ever sound like that.

"Fiiiine!" Robin sat up putting his pillow behind him. Chrom's eyes widened a bit a how tired he looked. "Make it quick."

"Okay. Sully's pregnant."

Robin gave him a blank stare. "Come again?"

"Sully's expecting. She just found out today."

Robin's face remained expressionless. "I'm sorry, one more time."

"Robin." Chrom was starting to look annoyed.

"This is a joke, right? We're talking about Sully? As in you're wife? Unless of course you've been cheating-"

"Robin!"

Robin held up his hands. "Alright, alright, calm down." Chrom took a deep breath and exhaled. "Sorry about that, Chrom. I'm just surprised. Sully said she wasn't the maternal type."

"She still doesn't think that. It wasn't something we had planned for."

"Oh, boy." Robin pointed to a small desk in the corner of a room with a chair by it. "Pull up a seat and tell Uncle Robin what happened." Chrom didn't even chuckle at Robin's silly attempt at banter. It was worse than Robin feared. Chrom pulled up the chair and sat in front of Robin.

"Well, I was feeling stressed and Sully was trying to help me calm down. One thing led to another and-"

"Stop! Just stop." Robin held his hand up. "I didn't mean tell me that part. I mean what happened when she told you."

"Oh. Right. Well, I asked if she was joking."

"And?"

"She called me an idiot for thinking she'd joke about that."

"Can't say I blame her."

"Quiet you."

"Sorry."

"Well, she seemed worried but also excited. She was wondering how it would affect her training regimen." Robin chuckled at that. Sully would think of that first. "But then she started going on about how we'd raise our child and wondering what kind of parents we'd be."

"And what did you say?" Robin asked.

"I. . .I didn't say anything. She asked how I felt and I was speechless. I just said I needed some air and left her."

"Gods, you are an idiot."

"You're not helping, Robin."

"Aren't I? You think you're overwhelmed at having a kid you didn't plan for? How do you think Sully feels? Can you imagine what the next few months might be like for her? Sully's a tough gal, there's no denying that, but having something this big suddenly happen would throw anyone off."

"I suppose it would." Chrom sighed and buried his face in his hands. "I just don't know what to do." He put his hands in his lap. "I've no idea what a father is supposed to be like. Mine wasn't exactly a role model and I barely remember him."

"Why are you focusing on the negative, Chrom? Heck, why is there even a negative to be focused on?"

"What do you mean?"

"Gods, Chrom, don't be so dense. You're going to be a father! Your family is starting to grow again. You ought to be happy. Do you not want your kid?"

"No, that's not it at all! I'm just scared."

"Well, don't let that stop you. You've got a good thing coming here, Chrom. You really ought to focus on hoe you can make the best of it."

"Yeah. You're right. I'm sorry to come at you with all this emotional baggage."

Robin waved his arm casually. "Don't worry about it. You ready to go back and talk this out with Sully?"

"Yeah." Chrom nodded. "She's gonna be pissed."

"Probably. I'll tag along and make sure she doesn't kill you."

"Thanks."

Robin and Chrom went to the castle to find Sully in the training yard. She often vented her frustrations out on the training dummies. Robin wondered if it was a good idea for a pregnant woman to be training like this but decided to let Chrom handle it. A pregnant Sully was not a force Robin wanted to reckon with.

Chrom approached his wife and put a hand on her shoulder. She whirled around and glared at him. From the other end of the training grounds, Robin heard Sully yell at Chrom and saw her pacing back and forth. Chrom just stood there for a moment letting her vent. He glanced over his shoulder at him and Robin nodded. Quickly, Chrom grabbed Sully's shoulders and said something to her. Finally, the two hugged. Robin smiled. His work was done. He started to leave when Chrom and Sully quickly approached him.

"Robin, wait!" Chrom shouted. Robin stopped and looked at the couple.

"Seems I have you to thank for knocking some sense into this guy," Sully said.

"He would've figured it out," Robin said. "I just sped things along."

"Well, thanks anyway, Robin. It means a lot."

"Maybe you should take up marriage counseling," Chrom said.

"Heh, I might be able to make more money than being your tactician," Robin said.

"What's that supposed to mean?" Robin and Sully laughed at Chrom's expense.

"Well, you two have a good evening. I'm going home."

"Hey, wait, Robin," Sully said. "I was mulling over some names."

"Already?"

"Figured I'd get it out of the way now. Anyway, I'm having a hard time coming up with a name if it's a girl. You have any suggestions?"

Robin rubbed his chin. "Hmm. . .Lucina always struck me as a nice name for a girl."

"Lucina, huh?" Sully looked at Chrom. "What do you think?"

"Has a nice ring to it, I guess. I always liked Kjelle personally."

"Well, I'll let you two sort it out," Robin said.

"Before you go, Robin. I just wanted to say thanks for everything. Ever since I met you, you've been one of my wisest advisors and closest friends. I know I take you for granted and I'm sorry for that. Just know that I greatly value our friendship."

Robin sighed. "Damn, Chrom, you're going to make me feel guilty for being so short with you earlier. Just go and figure out how awesome a father you're going to be. I'm going to bed." Robin walked off this time fully intending to go straight home.

"Hey, make sure to come to me when you flip out after Sumia gets pregnant."

Robin just waved a hand as he walked away. "Goodbye, Chrom."

A few weeks later, a large crowd had gathered by the castle. In the crowd, two hooded figures stood at the back to watch the event. It was against their better judgment to be there at all but this was one event they were very anxious to see.

"Oh, this is so exciting in how all metaphysical it is!" one said.

"We really shouldn't be here, Cynthia."

"We're just keeping track of the timeline, right? Besides, I know you want to see your parents, Lucina."

"I do but-"

"Let's just enjoy the moment. How many people can say that they were at the announcement of their own birth?"

"I suppose it is a unique opportunity. If that is what they're announcing."

"It should be. You're to be born in a few months right? Next April isn't it?"

"The twentieth specifically. I believe you come along the following month."

"Yep! So, in a way, this is my own announcement too. Of course I don't get nearly enough fanfare."

"Excuse me you two." Both girls looked up to see a brown-haired Pegasus Knight hovering above them. "Forgive me for asking, but who are you and why are you skulking back here?"

"Oh, gods, it's her," Cynthia whispered. "M-my mother."

"Let me handle this," Lucina whispered. Cynthia nodded. "We're on confidential business, Milady. I'm afraid we can't reveal our identities."

"Well, I'm afraid I can't accept that answer." Sumia landed by the two girls and got off her Pegasus. "Guess I'll just have to stay here and keep an eye on you."

"Please, Ma'am, we mean no harm. We just-" Lucina felt Cynthia's hand on her shoulder.

"Let her be," she whispered. "This is the first time in years I've seen my mother. We don't have to reveal ourselves. Just let her stay. Please."

Lucina wanted to refuse. She probably should have. But who was she to refuse an innocent chance for her best friend to be with her long lost mother? She looked back at Sumia. "If you feel that is best, Milady, then we won't stop you."

"Okay. I don't want to assume the worst but it's my job to keep an eye on things with the Exalt exposed like this."

"It's alright," Cynthia said. She leaned over to Lucina's ear. "Can I stand next to her?"

"You're pushing it," Lucina whispered. "But I'll allow it this once." The two casually switched places. Cynthia remained silent so as not to set off Sumia's suspicions.

"Sumia!" called a male voice. Cynthia's breath stopped for a moment as Robin walked up to Sumia. "What are you doing all the way back here?"

"Hello, dear," Sumia said. She looked at Cynthia and Robin. "I'm just making sure these two don't do anything suspicious. They won't tell me who they are." Robin eyed the two girls who pulled their hoods down a little further and wrapped their cloaks around them.

"Why are you here?" he asked.

"Please, Sir, we just want to attend in peace," Lucina said. "I swear we mean no harm."

"You're voice sounds familiar." He eyed Lucina little closer and spotted the tip of a familiar sword hilt poking out behind her cloak. "Why the secrecy, Marth?"

Lucina and Cynthia flinched. "Please don't cause a scene, Robin. I'm just here to make sure the timeline is on its proper course. This event holds. . .personal value to my friend and I." Robin looked at Cynthia.

"That cloak of yours looks familiar, girl. Have we met."

"Lots of people have cloaks like this," Cynthia said. She tried to make her voice sound huskier to try and throw Robin off.

"Robin, can you stay with these two?" Sumia asked. "I need to get back to patrol."

"Cordelia and the others have it under control. The only suspicious ones are these two. Why don't you stay and watch the announcement with me."

"Cordelia might get upset."

"You let me handle her." He grabbed her hand and kissed her cheek.

"Aaaww," Cynthia cooed. Lucina elbowed her and Robin and Sumia gave her confused looks. "Er, uh, you two make a cute couple."

"Thank you?" said Sumia. The crowd began to cheer as Chrom and Sully came out to the balcony. Chrom held up his hand to quiet them.

"The queen and I would like to thank you all for coming today. As you know, the last few months have been a little difficult since our war with Plegia. The scars of the past have not healed easily. However, it is time has come for us to begin to look towards our future. Towards how we will make Ylisse a better place for generations to come. My wife and I embrace this chance and we would like to announce our contribution to this brighter future! It is my great pleasure to announce that we are currently expecting the future heir to the throne!"

The crowd went wild with applause. Shouts of praise, congratulations, and blessings were all blended together in an excited uproar. Robin and Sumia smiled at their friends while Cynthia put a hand on Lucina's shoulder.

"They seem so happy," she said. "But it won't be much longer now."

"What won't be much longer?" Robin asked.

"Keep up with Valm." It was an enigmatic hint but it was all she could risk. Robin just nodded.

"Oh, this is so exciting!" Sumia said. She waved to Sully. "I wonder if it's a boy or girl."

"Who knows," Cynthia said. A coy smile was on her face. "So, um, you ever think of having kids?"

"Why do you ask?"

"It's time to go," Lucina said. She grabbed Cynthia's arm. "It was nice to see you again, Robin. Keep my warning in mind."

"I will," Robin said. "Take care of yourself, Marth. You too. . .Cynthia." Cynthia didn't have a chance to respond before Lucina dragged her off.

"That was a foolish thing to ask!" she scolded.

"I was just curious!" Lucina just huffed in irritation. Cynthia looked back at her parents. A small smiled appeared on her face. "See you soon, Mom and Dad."

Thanks for reading. I hope you enjoyed.