A/N: Hello Everybody!

Time once again for a new chapter. I know it's a little early for me to be updating, but since I have some free time, I thought, why not…

Anyway, let's get this show on the road!

After about 2-3 hours, the caravan has finally reached Ferox. Sully and Stahl allowed Robin and Olivia to get of, so they can park the caravan.

Once inside the garrison, Robin couldn't help, but feel some nostalgia. All those memories from conducting numerous strategies, to the various training exercises (mostly by Frederick) immediately sent him to cloud nine.

Olivia on the other hand, though she joined the Shepherds a little late, She also felt a sense of nostalgia, mostly from living in Ferox.

One thing they can agree on: No matter what has been achieved, Ferox still favors fighting.

"Feels great to be back… doesn't it huh?" Olivia slyly asked

"One can say that" Robin replied

After being led by a Soldier, The two finally made it to the garrison, and the welcoming faces of their pass comrades. The two separated for a while to catch up with their friends.

"Bubbles, heard about your little problem this morning." The candy loving thief that was Gaius told the Tactician.

"Rob!" bellowed Vaike, "So, how's it been since this morning?"

Robin was at a loss right now, "Seriously, we haven't seen each other within a few years, and your first question is about the little incident this morning?"

"Take it easy Bubbles," Gaius said "You didn't forget that when things like this happen, it spreads faster than Axe here losing well, his axe…"

"Hey!" Vaike said frustrated, "The Vaike doesn't always lose his axe! I uh… Just misplace it. That's all."

Robin and Gaius just rolled their eyes at the statement.

Meanwhile, on Olivia's part

"How's that wound of yours" Cordelia asked the Dancer.

"Uh…" Olivia struggled to reply.

"You're not hurt, are you darling?" Maribelle asked.

Again, Olivia struggled for a good reply.

"Hey!" A high-pitched voice called out.

The three looked to the direction of the voice, and found that it came from none other than Lissa, who was rushing towards them.

"Take it easy with the questions would ya?" Lissa said to them. Olivia felt relieved that Lissa helped her… For once.

"Without me anyway…" Lissa finished.

Nevermind…

Olivia, despite turning redder by the second, decided to speak up.

"It's not that bad anyway." To say Olivia was getting flustered, is an understatement. "It's barely noticeable anyway…"

At that point, Chrom entered with Basilio and Flavia. Everyone took this as a sign to get seated already.

A/N: Yeesh, I'm treating this like a classroom.

"I suppose you all are wonderin' why I called of ya here?" Basilio's familiar booming voice echoed throughout the room.

"Enough with the questions, oaf!" Flavia retorted. "Our scouts have captured a spy from a fairly unheard country."

"Excuse me Khans," Frederick said, "Pardon me for interrupting, but if your scouts have captured a spy, why would there be a reason to call all of us here?"

"Believe us; we would've taken care of 'im already." Basilio replied. "However, he had something that would probably be of interest."

"Guards!" Flavia called out, "Bring him in."

As if on queue, two Soldiers entered the room. With them, was a hooded figure with a beak-like mask, dressed like an Assassin. The soldiers saluted them, and then left.

"Well then, remove yer hood and tell 'em what ya told us earlier." Basilio commanded.

The figure obeyed, and removed his hood, revealing disheveled, dirty blond hair. He then removed his beak-like mask, revealing a small beard.

"The name's Zed. I come from a land known as Risdom,"

A/N: I couldn't think of a better name for him ok. Lay off me! Also, he's the same one from Chapter 4

The mention of that name caused Robin to suddenly react negatively, but none notice.

"I've been sent on behalf of my queen, not to spy as your khan claims, but to send a message…"

He pauses, to scan the room for a while, until he spots Robin, between Lon'qu and Cherche. 'Excellent, he's here…'

"She says she wants to test one of you in battle." Zed continued.

"What does she need to test one of us for?" Chrom asked him.

"She says she heard so much about the famed Shepherds of Ylisse, and wanted to see for herself."

"Well then," Chrom stated. "We shall train as much as we-"

"I must apologize to you, Lord Chrom." Zed interrupted. "And to you too, Khans Basilio and Flavia."

Both Basilio and Flavia were confused on what they just heard.

"Whatever must you apologize for?" Basilio asked.

"I'm afraid, that I didn't tell the whole story. I just remembered something just now." Zed lied.

Unfortunately, this time around, Gaius wasn't able to detect whether or not, Zed was lying.

"And what is it then?" Flavia asked. "Spit it out now!"

"My queen stated that she specifically wanted to test the skills of…"

He paused slightly.

"Him…" He finished, pointing to, who else, But Robin.

All eyes have now turned to Robin.

"Me?" Robin pointed to himself. To say he was confused was an understatement.

"Yes," Zed nodded "Though she hears stories of Ylisse's famed Shepherds, She's heard more of the equally famed Tactician, and she wants to see if you have more skills other than just calling orders."

When Zed finished his statement, Robin's mind began flying around.

'Seriously, who does she think she is? Thinking I just sit there, and tell everybody what to do? Please, I've sacrificed way too much. I'm pretty sure she doesn't even do much, being queen and all.'

For some reason, Chrom could tell that Robin was about to burst in anger. Thinking quickly, he started speaking.

"Now, now… I'm sure anybody would make that mistake. Hehe…" Chrom tried to explain. He did a secret gesture behind his back, specifically for the Shepherds. A hand gesture that means 'Restrain him before it's too late…'

All the Shepherds understood, and started readying themselves, to restrain their hothead of a Tactician.

True, Robin was often shown to be calm majority of the time. Unfortunately however, there were times when Robin's anger would get the better of him.

As if on queue, Robin began speaking:

"Now listen here," Robin's voice was starting to sound scary, "I don't know who your queen is, or what she was thinking that time. But let me tell you this right now…"

Robin's breathing was getting heavier, and heavier.

'Oh gods, please don't…' Chrom silently prayed.

"I am no slacker. I've killed more Risen, more than the longest living Manakete…" Robin was getting angrier, and angrier. "You tell her that I accept her challenge."

Suddenly without warning, Robin suddenly unsheathed Lightning Edge (Levin Sword), and placed it dangerously close to Zed's face, causing him to sweat crazily.

"Robin. I know your offended right now, but please don't do anything foolish." Chrom pleaded.

"Also, tell her that she too should prove that she's more than a queen. I want her to bring her best weaponry. Got it?" Robin finished.

Zed gulped, and nodded slowly. Robin then finally sheathed Lightning Edge, Allowing Chrom and the others to finally calm down.

"Will do…" Zed said. "Khans Basilio and Flavia, if you don't mind, I must be leaving. After all, I've to give the answer to my queen. Once I give her the message, we'll be here in about, three weeks time."

Basilio and Flavia nodded to his request. "Guards, escort Zed to Port Ferox."

The guards nodded, and led Zed out. Once that was done, Chrom turned to Robin, with a clearly angry look in his face.

"What the hell was that about?!" Chrom said frustrated. "What were you thinking? Are you purposely trying to start another war?"

Robin opened his mouth to reply, but was cut-off before he could even say a single word.

"Look, I know what he said was offending, but you didn't need to threaten to kill him!"

Flavia intercepted, "All right, We can all agree that what Robin did was foolish. But right now, Robin's got some training to do. So Basilio and I have decided to bring back a familiar recruit to help him. One who trains like no other."

"Priam, you can come on in now."

The door suddenly opened, revealing tall man wearing a tattered, red cape dressed in Hero armor and holding the famed sword, Ragnell.

"Priam, haven't seen you in six years." Chrom greeted, he was surprised to see Priam again. After the war, Priam vanished without a trace. Not one of the Shepherds knew where he went.

"Well, I was just training. Hoping to see more strength and probably travel to a place where the Radiant Hero, Ike's legend held more meaning. However, when Basilio and Flavia contacted me about this, I decided to hold it of for now." Priam explained.

"Well, looks like it's settled then." Basilio said. "Priam, you are to help train Robin for the next three weeks. Think you can handle that?"

"Heh! No training's to tough for me." He then turned to Robin, "Well, once you get settled in, we'll start training immediately. Sound good to you." He then held his hand out.

Robin held his own hand out, and shook Priam's "Whenever you're ready."

Back at Risdom

Zed entered the castle and immediately headed to a laboratory (for Fire Emblem standards of course!) and found Rayne, who was tending to a mysterious floating object that was being tended by scientists.

"So, did he agree to the fight?" She said, as if sensing his arrivial.

"He took it all right." Zed replied, chuckling.

"Excellent. Do me a favor would you. Tell a certain prisoner, that I'll be having a special match with her father."

Zed agreed, and headed to the dungeon.

Rayne then held the object, that's actually an orb, which suddenly floated.

"Hear that? Looks like you'll be able to see some action after all…"

Rayne then started laughed maniacally.

A/N: And another chapter… finished!

So, what you guys think? Good enough?

As for Robin's attitude, I kinda changed it a bit. I'll admit, all these fics about Robin being calm, is getting repetitive. I decided that Robin should have at least some anger management problems. Hope none of you mind.

Also, Priam has returned. My reason why, is because, out of all the Spotpass characters, He's the one who isn't dead. Plus, admit it, Priam's f***ing awesome! Also, I wanted to bring someone who isn't part of the usual cast of Shepherds.

Next Chapter: Training sessions, and An Escape plan. Also please R&R and bye!