While Robin was perfectly content to stay there holding Lucina in his arms, not everyone present shared that opinion which became readily apparent once he heard the unmistakable sound of someone clearing their throat. He decided then that it was probably best if they separated at that point.

"So," Chrom's voice was eerily level, "Would anyone care to explain what just happened?"

"I think we should spread the word of Walhart's death first," Robin tried to deflect.

"Frederick and Say'ri are already on it," Chrom crossed his arms, "So…is there something you two haven't been telling me."

"Father…I…Robin and I…we…"

"It's alright," he put a hand on her shoulder before turning back to Chrom, "Lucina and I go a ways back. In fact, we met before you found me in that field."

"What?" Everyone-Lucina included-stared at him, "Robin, how do you–"

"When I went to save you, flashes of memories came back to me. It's only a few images, but it was enough for me to know."

"So…you two knew each other?" Chrom seemed somewhat bewildered, "For how long exactly?"

Robin looked to Lucina, "About three years." At that revelation, there were some murmurs from amongst the Shepherds.

"So, how far did this relationship of yours go exactly?"

Robin instantly thought to the ring. Apparently pretty far. "We…did become a couple."

Now it was Robin's turn to blush while Chrom narrowed his eyes, "How close of a couple?"

"I-well, I am not a good judge of these things, but I think that we were close." Really close, Robin added mentally, his mind still on that ring.

"I see," Chrom sighed, "Well, I suppose that I can't hold it against Robin given the circumstances, but it's still a bit…strange."

"Dear," Sumia put her hand on her husband's shoulder, "Perhaps we should give them some time to catch up."

"Alright," he eyed them one last time before ordering the Shepherds to give them some space.

"So, three years?" Robin did not know where to start.

"Yes, I landed near your village where you found me and took me to your home."

"Sorry, but I don't remember the details. I just know that…I know that there is something between us. I care about you deeply, but it may take some time to get back to where we once were."

"It's alright. Take as much time as you need," Lucina nodded.

"So tell me, what was I like back then?"


The war was over, but the official negotiations and transitions would take time. However, the Shepherds had other matters to attend to so they left that in Say'ri's capable hands while they made for the coast so that they might return home.

Robin and Lucina had been almost joined at the hip the entire trip-well, Chrom made sure they stayed apart at certain times no matter how much they protested that they were not up to anything inappropriate. Lucina was actually reminded of how Robin's mother would do similar things, but she was a bit more subtle about it.

Speaking of which, Lucina had been sharing bits and pieces of their lives before he lost his memory. His mother had come up a few times usually causing Robin to get this wistful smile. It must have been hard having to hear about one's own past from someone else. Still, he seemed happy to just have this opportunity.

As for their relationship, they were taking it one step at a time as Robin tried to sift through his emotions. As much as she loved him, she wanted him to be sure before they resumed their relationship-though perhaps it was because she loved him that she was willing to wait.

She knew that she could not expect him to just pick up where they had left off. She would wait for him to fall in love with her all again if that was what it took. Though she doubted if she would have to wait that long. He seemed to already have some knowledge of their relationship on some level, he just had to sort out the difference between his phantom feelings and his current ones.

All in all, Lucina was happy that she could finally be open with him. They had even started to spend some more time together just…being together much like they used to. He was getting to know her again, and she even got to see him being much more vulnerable than he would usually let anyone see. Seeing him like that reminded her of when they were both much younger which seemed like so long ago now.

Maybe she could have a happy ending after all. Looking into his eyes as he smiled, she could not help but smile back. Yes, Maybe a happy ending was possible.

A/N: Just a short little piece today.

Standings:

Tiki: 15

Cordelia: 5

Cherche: 1

I have also decided to forgo any more previews and instead release them in a "story" designed just for that. I may even flesh them out some more. Though I'm still taking votes if you're interested. Maybe I should do more than one big story at a time so that I can post multiple times a day.