Robin's days were much less busy as of late. With the war over, a lot of his time had been freed up. Much of that time he spent with Lucina. She had been incredibly patient with him too. It was strange hearing about one's own life from someone else, but the way she seemed so invested in their time together almost mesmerized him.
Still, he did not spend every waking moment with her. He did still have some work to do. So he sat himself down at his desk and began sorting through the different documents. It was pretty standard stuff until he came across a letter.
Curious, he opened it and began reading. Once he was finished he sat the letter down with a smile, "Guess he made it after all."
Within a few days they were once again on a ship and were headed for home. During one particular sunset, Robin and Lucina had taken up position at the bow of the ship. They had started making a habit of watching the sun go down together.
"So, what are your plans for after we stop Grima?"
"I...do not know. We were never quite able to settle on a plan. I was against staying at the castle out of concern over my parents."
"But they know now."
"Yes, but in truth, I am not sure if I want the castle life anymore. I have long made my peace with the fact that I will never be a princess again, and I find myself strangely okay with that. I must say that I found the simple life…quaint and relaxing."
"However," she paused, "I would still like to serve Ylisse-to help people."
"Well, there might be a way for you to do both. Serve a term for a few months and spend some time off duty."
"I may have to consider that. What about you? Do you have any plans?"
Robin smiled, "I'm not sure. I thought that I would just stay in Ylisstol, but," he spared a glance at her, "Who knows what the future holds."
"Just having the choice is so…invigorating," she looked out upon the sea as the breeze blew through her hair.
Her smile was contagious and Robin smiled back, "It is, isn't it?" Robin vowed to himself right then and there that he would do his best to make sure that she got that future she wanted so dearly. After all, she may have given up on being a princess, but she would always be one to him.
"Dear, how long are you going to spy on them?" Sumia asked as she walked up from behind her husband.
"Who's spying?" he turned back to her, "Can't a man take a stroll about the deck of the ship?"
"Mm-hmm, right in full view of his daughter?"
"Oh? Is Lucina here?" he made a show of looking around, "What do you know, she is! And Robin's with her too!" Sumia gave him a light slap on the shoulder, "Alright, alright, I admit that I was watching them."
"Do you really not trust them?"
"I'm her father, it's my job not to trust them." Sumia scoffed and Chrom smiled, "Joking aside, it's just…a lot to get used to."
"I think it's romantic," she stared at the couple looking at the idyllic sunset causing Chrom to chuckle.
"I guess it is. You always were a romantic," he looked back at the two, "But, yeah, they seem good together."
"So does this mean that you'll stop pestering them?"
"Of course not! He's my friend and she's my daughter which gives me double rights to harass them."
Sumia sighed, "You're terrible."
They landed in Port Ferox and soon made their way back to Ylisstol. Once they were back, Lucina called Chrom and Robin away to talk.
"What's the matter, Lucina?" Chrom asked once they were alone in his study. He sincerely hoped that this had nothing to do with her and Robin.
"As you know, we still need to find the last gemstone."
"Yeah, I was going to send Frederick out to search for some leads."
"I know where it is."
"You…do?" Chrom looked at Robin who did not look the least bit surprised by this piece of news.
"Yes, it was one of the things I was told before I came here."
"So, where is it?"
"Plegia."
"Figures," Chrom muttered, "Any ideas on how to get it?"
"If memory serves, you were invited."
"Invited, huh?" Chrom folded his arms, "Clearly a trap."
"Indeed, but it should at least reveal the last gemstone. We may be able to take it."
"Assuming Validar even brings the real one." Chrom thought on it, "Hmm, you've been awfully quiet," he looked to Robin, "What do you think of all of this?"
He looked at Lucina, "I say we go for it. We spring the trap."
"Alright," he sighed, "Can't say I like it, but if it's really our best chance I'll play along. I'll send Frederick out as planned and tell him to expect company." He made to leave his study to deliver his instructions. Once he was gone, Lucina spoke up.
"Are you sure that you want to do this? We could leave you behind."
"I understand your concerns, but if I don't go, then Validar may change his plans."
"I know, but…"
"You concerns are warranted. I share them," he caressed her face gently, "But we have a plan this time."
"I know, it's just…we're so close, and I don't want to risk losing now."
"Don't worry. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to look into that other problem."
A/N: Okay, as some of you have mentioned, the site has been causing problems whenever I try to upload and it won't send out the notification (it usually sends me one too even though I'm the one who uploaded it). Assuming this keeps up, just keep checking, and, remember, that it will not be within 24 hours of the last update. It might be close sometimes, but wait at least 24 hours.
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