I fixed the ability to let Anonymous people review, so those who couldn't use the magical button before can do so now! Ask Tim all about it!

Look, I know the people who have reviewed this want the chapters to be longer, but this is a fic I already unoficially wrote on another site as a request, though it wasn't a fanfic site. It was supposed to be a oneshot but it became five, short, fast-pacedchapters. And that's all I'm posting.

This oneis a major timeskip. It's going all the way to as they leave the Dragon's Gate the second time, after the gate is resealed and Athos dies from peer pressure (he didn't get exhausted; the three dragons dying gave him peer pressure!).

If Only I Could

Chapter 4

They had been taking many walks and flights together since that first time. Before, they were friends. Now, they were an essential piece of each other's life. However, Fiora's words had been haunting her for a while, and Florina was concerned about them as she walked with Huey through the forest.

While supplies were being purchased for the voyage, Florina remembered seeing a couple of women thrown out of a household by a pair of angry parents shouting in Ostia during her wanderings. Purely for their sexuality, they had been thrown out into the streets, left with nothing but each other.

Florina and Lyn had grown far too attached. They nearly slept in Lyn's bed together, once, and often Florina found herself without her sheet covering her in the morning. They truly did love each other. But was that all that mattered?

I love Lyn even more than flying, Florina thought. But I love her enough that I don't want to see her get hurt, see her suffer...but it doesn't matter if we have each other, right? Isn't that right?

She looked around as everyone walked to camp. It was night, so they would find Fargus tomorrow instead. Ninian had chosen to stay with Eliwood and sacrifice most of her lifespan, now in his arms being carried. Hector and Farina had their arms around each other. Erk was actually listening as Serra talked, also going through her hair. Wil and Rebecca had walked away from everyone, behind a few trees and bushes (00)...Florina and Lyn were different than all of these pairs. Or were they?

Am I being too selfish with my love? I'd rather her stay healthy, safe, and alone then with me starving in the streets...her grandfather once grew furious with his daughter running away with a Sacaen. What if Lyn chose a woman?

"Florina, I don't want either of you harmed," Fiora muttered as she rode by with Kent. Florina knew she had good intentions, and Florina should probably have them also.

"There's something troubling you," a voice remarked behind her. Florina turned around to see Matthew, who was still mourning Leila. "It's about another person, isn't it? I can help..."

"...I've never seen you this serious before. How can I trust you?"

"Why would I of all people be foolish with matters such as loved ones?" Matthew pointed out. Florina nodded and confessed in him. He stood thoughtfully for a while, then answered.

"Florina, I know no one in this army would give a damn about this stuff, but Fiora has a point about everyone else. You have a choice. Love each other and die young together on the streets or break both of your hearts, keeping her safe. It is a tough choice, I know, but Leila and I...look what happened. We loved each other, and I dragged her into the spying business, though she was always better. Look what happened to her..."

"Love is strong but sometimes you must hurt loved ones to show your love." And with that enigmatic note, Matthew left. "Oh, and if you're wondering, there's a lake nearby Lyn's staring into," he called out as he ran to catch up with everyone else.

Florina went to find Lyn. "What are you thinking about this time?" she asked. Lyn jumped up, smiling greatly at her.

"Oh, thinking about everything that's happened in the past two years, from saving my grandfather to killing Nergal. I'm especially remembering our flights..."

"Remember the time my armor crushed against my chest?" Florina added, reminiscing. Lyn nodded. They sat down, sharing their memories, and Florina felt that it was right and a good idea for them to love each other for sure, now.

"...and I remember: as long as you're my pegasus knight, we'll be flying together. Forever, high into the sky with each other," Lyn sighed, repeating the promise. They put their an arm each around each other's neck, caressing the other's hair.

"Lyn..." They were drawing closer to each other and both were, without noticing, slipping under each other's clothes (Florina had removed her armor again).

"...yes?"

"I'd like to ask you something."

"Tell me what, Florina..." As they drew nearer, almost about to kiss, Florina saw the couple being thrown out. She had a vision of her visiting Lyn's graveyard, tears in her eyes from making the wrong choice. She broke away and got up, tears swelling.

"...I'd like a removal from the Caelin army, to rejoin Illia as a mercenary," Florina lied, turning away from Lyn. Tears were flowing unchecked, as Florina sacrificed both of their hearts for a better future in Lyn's life.

"...I...see..." Lyn was staring into the lake again. The lake was moving back and forth, as if drops of water were heading into it (for those slower on the uptake, Lyn's tears). "...I will issue the order immediately..." She put her head in her legs. "So, I guess you're my pegasus knight only for a few more weeks, then...maybe days."

"...I guess so...Lady Lyndis..." Lyn gave a loud sob.

"...you are dismissed Florina. Go on with the others."

"...very well, Lady Lyndis..." She ran, tears now streaming down her face. At the campsite, she immediately headed to her tent and went to sleep. Fiora and Matthew had seen this, knowing what it meant. They put their heads down.

That night, Lyn did not even look at Florina when she entered the tent. And the next morning, Florina found her sheet still on her.

A/N: How sad, but there is still one more chapter after this! So find out how this relationship ends.

Lyn: Does our love conquer all?

Me: No...it's more of a life-laughs-at-you kind of thing.

Lyn: goes off to cry

Me: I think I shattered her reality. Sacaens...Florina, while the fic still has effects on both of you, go off and comfort Lyn, will you?