New AN: A bit of a more fluff / relationship advancement chapter, poor Chrom wrestling with all of his emotions for Robin and then finding out about Lissa on top dealing with Emmeryn's death. I think the way that Chrom finds out about Lissa's relationship will be more subtle in the new version. Still debating whether or not I will be changing this pairing or not.
Old AN: Accomplishment! I got this chapter out in three days! Next chapter won't be published until August 12th most likely so I've made this chapter extra long. 4,000 words. Enjoy! (Insert extra pairing: LissaxLon'qu. Wanted to add a funny element to the story after the last sad chapter. Small lemon scene in this chapter. Other pairings will only be vaguely mentioned when the future children are found.) Thanks to all of the people who have followed, favorited, and reviewed my story! Love u all and I hope this story meets up with your expectations.
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Chapter 5
~Chrom~
Chrom grimly followed Marth and the healers into the room that Robin would use for recovery. Chrom sat down in a chair next to Robin's bed and stared at his tactician. Lissa, Maribelle, Libra, and several of Regna Feroxi's healers immediately started working on Robin's wounds. Her small frame was surrounded by a bright green glow for awhile as the healers worked. When they stopped, Chrom breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Robin's chest move slowly up and down.
'She's breathing...Robin...she's alive...'
"Chrom, you should go get some rest," Lissa suggested.
Chrom looked up at his little sister and noticed the red eyes from crying over Emmeryn. His older brother instincts kicked in and he immediately asked, "What about you, Lissa, are you doing okay?"
"I...I'm fine..." Lissa replied shakily.
"You don't look fine, you need to sleep," Chrom said firmly. "Frederick, can you escort Lissa to her tent and make sure she stays there."
"Chrom, what about you? You look awful. You need to sleep as well," Lissa said.
"Milord, I agree with the princess," Frederick said. "You need to rest as well."
"I'll be fine. I don't want to leave her," Chrom said, looking at Robin lovingly. "She almost died twice today. I need to be here when she wakes up."
Lissa and Frederick exchanged glances with each other and Lissa dared to ask the question first.
"Chrom," she said, nervously. "Are you...are you in love with Robin?"
Chrom turned around really fast to look at his sister when she asked that. "I...I know...that..." Chrom said cautiously. "...that...I have fallen deeply...in ...in...love with Robin. Harder than I think...I could...ever fall for anyone...she would never love...me...in return...and then there's her memories to think about...I can't force her to stay in Ylisse...when she probably wants to figure out her lost memories..."
Lissa and Frederick looked at the prince whose eyes were filled with a mixture of sadness over Emmeryn and a hopeless love and desire for Robin.
"Milord...it's not just Robin's memories," Frederick started warily. "...but the kingdom might not accept her as a Queen due to her skeptical background..."
"I...I know," Chrom said. "So all I can do for Robin...for my love...is to make sure she recovers, she almost died twice today...both times, she was trying to protect me...because of my reckless mistakes...the least I can do for her is be here when she wakes up."
Lissa and Frederick nodded and quietly left Chrom alone in the room with Robin.
~Lissa~
Lissa said goodbye to Frederick after he walked her to her room that Khan Flavia told her she could say in, as she thought over what Chrom had just said as she sat on her bed.
'Ha! I just knew it! I knew he loved Robin! And I know for a fact that Robin loves Chrom...sigh...my brother is really dense...he thinks Robin will never love him back...pfft what foolishness...now to get them together...a wedding will be just what the kingdom needs to get over Emm's death...Chrom needs it too...I need it as well...Gaining a sister-in-law as great as Robin would help wipe away the grief...what? no...that horrible...Am I? Am I trying to replace Emm? NO I can't be...Emm I miss you so much...It's okay to want Robin as family right? You'll approve from wherever you are, watching over us? You weren't supposed to die yet Emm...You promised you would see me get married...'
Lissa felt a tear fall down her cheek. "No...no, no more tears. I'm sick of always crying..."
"It would be appropriate to cry in this situation," a deep voice said from behind her.
Lissa spun around to see Lon'qu standing there in the entrance to her room. He came over and sat next to Lissa on her bed.
"Hey Lon'qu," Lissa said, nervously. Speaking of love, Lissa really liked Lon'qu but didn't know how to tell him and he hated women...so...
"Are you doing okay?" Lon'qu asked.
"Yes, I'm fine. I'm a little surprised that you stopped by for a chat," Lissa admitted.
"I...uh...just thought I would check on you," Lon'qu said seriously.
"Yeesh, try to contain your excitement there. Oh, and be sure not to smile. Most boys would cut off a leg to have a pretty princess to talk to," Lissa said.
"Would you have me paste on a fake grin whenever you grace me with your presence?" Lon'qu asked.
"Well, no... Actually, that would be really creepy, coming from you," Lissa replied.
"Then this is what you get," Lon'qu said with the same straight face.
"All right, all right. You don't have to be so cold to me. I just miss you, you know! You were guarding me around the clock for so long, and now I barely see you. But I suppose you wouldn't understand how I feel, huh? I mean, you can't stand girls. All right, listen. If you don't really want to be here, just say so, and you can leave my tent," Lissa said with a sad but firm expression.
"I...like when it when we talk. I was genuinely worried about you. So I came by to see you. I also like it when you come to see me," Lon'qu admitted.
"Great, fine. Don't worry, you know where the exit is. You don't have to... Wait, what'd you say? I must not have heard right... Because it almost sounded like you said you liked having a girl come bother you," Lissa said skeptically.
"You heard me fine...And you are no bother. I...also miss the time we spent together," Lon'qu replied with a slight smile.
"...I must be losing my mind," Lissa said. "The sadness and grief made me fall asleep and now I'm definitely dreaming."
"This may come as a surprise...but I have something for you," Lon'qu said, his cheeks dusted with a pink color as he opened a box containing a beautiful diamond ring.
"A ring? ...Is this a WEDDING ring? But wait, you hate women!" Lissa exclaimed, although inside she was bursting with joy that Lon'qu felt the same way as she did.
"I don't hate anyone," Lon'qu said. "And as far as my issue with women, you...are the exception. I find myself thinking of nothing but you. My every moment is consumed with you. If you will allow it, I swear to be with you for the rest of your days."
"Oh, Lon'qu... OF COURSE I'll allow it! And I'll watch your back too! But you have to be beside me always. No more distance!" Lissa declared.
"...No more distance," Lon'qu agreed. Then he slipped the ring onto Lissa's finger and bent down and touched his lips to hers. The couple enjoyed a nice, sweet kiss that slowly got more passionate. When they finally came up for air, Lissa's eyes widened at a sudden realization.
"Oh no!" Lissa exclaimed. "What on earth will my brother say about this?!"
Lon'qu face paled as he imagined the conversation with Chrom which would most likely turn into running away from the Prince so that he wouldn't get impaled on Falchion.
"We'll worry about that later," Lon'qu decided and pulled a laughing Lissa in for another kiss.
'Emm...I couldn't be happier...I love Lon'qu, so much...Please be watching my wedding from wherever you are...You approve right...of Lon'qu? I know he will protect me...Do you think I can convince Chrom to accept this?"
As Lissa was thinking this, she heard a small, angelic voice say, "...I approve..." At first, Lissa thought she was imagining things, but Lon'qu pulled away from their kiss and looked around.
"Did you hear something?" he asked.
Lissa gasped and then motion for Lon'qu to be quiet as she closed her eyes and thought. 'Emm, is...is that really you?'
"...Yes...Lissa...Lon'qu look...after...my sister for me...okay?...Chrom will approve...Farewell, my darling Lissa...Congratulations...I'll always be watching...Your wedding and Chrom's wedding to Robin as well..." the voice said softly.
"I'll do my best, er, Emmeryn," Lon'qu said with a hint of a smile and blush on his face.
"Then, you heard that too?!" Lissa asked.
"Ha ha! Yes, I did. That was definitely a surprise. I didn't expect your sister to speak to me, let alone approve," Lon'qu said. "What's this about Chrom's marriage to Robin?"
"Oh, that. Chrom...the silly man..." Lissa said, shaking her head. "Has fallen very very deeply in love with Robin. He believes that Robin will never love him back and would rather travel the world in search of her memories. I heard Robin sleep talk once, I know she loves Chrom as well. I just have to get them to see that their feelings are mutual."
"Ah, I see," Lon'qu said, smiling. "Well, other people's relationships and interesting spiritual connections aside...where where we?"
Lissa laughed as her love captured her lips in another kiss. This time however, the sweet, soft kiss didn't last for long. It slowly became more and more passionate. Lissa felt Lon'qu's tongue lick her lips and she opened her mouth to accept him almost at once. Their tongues battle each other for dominance and Lon'qu slowly pushed Lissa down on the bed. Lon'qu pulled away from Lissa's lips and started to press hot kisses against her neck. The two lovers quickly discarded their clothes and continued the passionate make-out. Lon'qu found Lissa's hand and squeezed it, as if to ask if she was ready.
'Am I ready? ...Yes I am...I love Lon'qu...I'm ready for this.'
Lissa squeezed back and immediately after that Lon'qu hands flew up to her chest and started playing with her medium-sized breasts. This caused Lissa to moan with pleasure.. Lon'qu smiled against Lissa's lips and then he moved his mouth down to her right breast and sucked and licked it. Lissa felt him take her hard tip into his mouth and then she gasped as she felt his free hand move down to play with her flower. Lissa barely had time to moan before Lon'qu slid three fingers into her wet hole. Lissa quickly exploded with pleasure as she shook all over. Lon'qu smiled and licked up her juices before pressing his mouth back to hers. Lissa surrendered herself to the moans of pleasure and how good Lon'qu's lips felt.
~Robin~
Robin's head throbbed as she slowly opened her eyes. She looked to the side and saw a bedraggled looking Chrom sitting by her bed, staring at her.
"ARRGGH!" Chrom what on earth are you doing here?!" Robin screamed sitting up really fast. Then she grunted in pain and flopped back down onto her bed.
"ROBIN!" the Prince exclaimed. "Are you okay? Are you thirsty? Do you need food? A blanket? Should I get Lissa?"
Robin's head spun a little as Chrom assaulted her with questions. "I'm fine, Chrom. Just a little sore. Actually could you fetch Lissa? I want her to give me a checkup so I can get out of this bed as soon as possible."
"Yes, I can fetch Lissa," Chrom replied. "But Robin, you can take your time recovering..."
"But all of that... for nothing...we have to stop King Gangrel," Robin replied.
"Can we really?" Chrom asked. "He is unstoppable. Emm is gone. I almost lost you as well. I don't know if we can do anything more."
"I'm sorry about Emm, Chrom, my plan...it just wasn't enough," Robin said sadly. "But we have to keep trying. We will bet Gangrel and we will win this war. But, we need you, Chrom, an army is powerless without their commander. You need to step up and we need to have a meeting with the rest of the Shepherds as soon as possible. Please go wash up, and then get Lissa for me. After that I want you to take a nap. You look absolutely dreadful, Chrom."
"Ok, you're right Robin. We can do this! I'll be right back with Lissa!" Chrom said with renewed spirit.
"A bath first," Robin said firmly.
"Fine, fine a bath first," Chrom agreed as he exited the room.
'I will stop the Mad King. I need to for Chrom's sake. Nothing matters as long as he lives and I stop his sister's murderer."
~Chrom~
Chom entered his room in Arena Ferox and sat down on his bed. He wiped his wet hair with a towel as he thought of his sister's sacrifice. Suddenly, he heard a voice outside of his tent belonging to Sumia.
"Chrom! Hel-LOOOOOO?!" Sumia shouted as she poked her head into the tent.
"Oh, hey, Sumia," Chrom replied.
"I...uh...thought you could use some cheering up. Look! I baked you another pie," Sumia said cheerfully.
"Sumia, you are too much. Where do you find all the time and energy to do this?" Chrom asked.
"Oh, it's nothing. Really! Hardly any trouble at all," Sumia insisted. "Except for finding veggies. ...And grinding flour. ...Oh, and kneading dough. But apart from THAT, it's easy as... well, pie! I like doing it. Really. Honest."
"Well, if you say so," Chrom replied.
"Oh, I do say so!" Sumia promised. "And today I made an extra big one so we can eat it together!"
"A pie shared with other is twice as tasty," Chrom said. "Or so my old Nurse Nan said." Then Chrom had on a thoughtful, sorrowful face. "...Listen, Sumia. I'm ...I'm sorry for bringing you into all this, I mean. You deserve better than a battlefield but right now that's where I need you."
"Oh, Chrom... It's an honor and a privilege to serve you," Sumia said. "Besides serving as a soldier isn't all bad. There are lots of things I like about it."
"Truly? Like what?" Chrom asked.
"Well, the horses are fun!" Sumia exclaimed with a smile.
"You mean the pegasus? Er, pegasuses? ...Pegasi?" Chrom struggled to find the right word.
"Those too! I just love swooping through the sky - it's so exhilarating. But I like looking after them even more. Combing manes, brushing teeth..."
"You do spend a lot of time in the stables, now that I think about it," Chrom commented.
"I do hate that they have to fight," Sumia admitted. "When I see them in the thick of battle... I know we need them if we're to win this war. It can't be helped. But, it makes my heart ache every time I see a beautiful creature hurt."
"I don't know what to say, Sumia. Except to thank you again. Thank you for all the sacrifices you're making for my sake. I swear I will do everything in my power to end this war quickly. And I promise to build a peace that will endure for generations," Chrom told her.
"I know you will, Chrom," Sumia said with a smile. "And I'm going to help you do it!"
"Ha ha! Thanks, Sumia," Chrom said. "Oh, by the way, do you know where Lissa is? Robin just woke up and want Lissa to check over her wounds. This war isn't over yet. We will defeat King Gangrel."
"Of course we will!" Sumia exclaimed. "I last saw Lissa in her room, I think."
"Ok, thanks," Chrom said as he walked off.
~Robin~
"Hmm... This is going to be a very important battle...Hmm if I have cavaliers and knights go this way...no...no that'll lead the pegasus knights wide open...Hmm...divide the forces in half...one pegasus knight for one cavalier...ugh then the healers are wide open...meh..." Robin continued to mutter to herself as she conjured up strategies for the upcoming face-off with King Gangrel.
"Already hard at work I see, Robin," Libra's musical voice said as he entered the room. "It's good to see you are awake."
"Oh, hello, Libra," Robin said with a nod as she continued to look at the paper's spread out in front of you.
Libra walked over and gently took the papers out of Robin's lap. "I'm afraid I'm going to have to take these from you for a while. I need to check up on how your wounds are healing."
At first Robin protested but when she heard 'check up on wounds' she quieted down. Libra smiled a bit as he waved his staff over Robin and did a checkup of her wounds.
"Alright. You are recovering very nicely. Faster than I would've thought possible," Libra admitted. "You can head back to you room, the Khans gave all the Shepherds rooms in the Arena, yours is down the hall to your right, fifth door down. It's right next to Lissa's room. Please, Robin, just don't overdo anything and refrain from running okay?"
"Ok, I understand, Libra," Robin agreed.
Robin left the medical room and walked back to her temporary room. She noticed that Lissa's door was open but thought nothing of it as she entered her room. Robin had barely sat down on her bed when she heard a scream from out in the hall. Robin raced out into the hall with her tome out, thinking that Risen somehow got in and were attacking Lissa. All she saw was Chrom, who must have been the one who screamed, sitting on his butt outside the door to Lissa's room.
"Chrom? What's the matter? Have Risen attacked?" Robin asked.
~Chrom~
Chrom walked towards Lissa's room in the arena and he knocked lightly on the closed door. No one answered but he thought he heard a small moan and he panicked.
"Lissa!" he called. "Lissa, are you okay? Are you hurt?" No one answered but this time he clearly heard a moan.
"I'm coming in!" Chrom yelled as he turned the doorknob and swung the door open. He expected to see that Lissa dropped a bunch of books on top of herself or she hurt herself trying a new healing spell. What he didn't expect to see was clothes all over the floor and two very naked people on Lissa's bed. Chrom's face paled as he realized what he had just walked in on and he screamed partly in shock and partly in anger. He sat there dumbly on the floor for a few seconds as the male figure jumped off of Lissa and pulled his boxers on immediately. Lissa grabbed her bed sheet and held it up to cover herself. Chrom barely registered Robin throwing open the door to her room and running out into the hall tome in hand.
Robin walked over and asked, 'Chrom? What's the matter? Have Risen attacked?"
~Robin~
Then Robin saw the situation in Lissa's room and paled. Robin looked at Chrom who was still stuttering like an idiot. She shot a small thunderbolt so Chrom would pass out. Then she pointed to Lon'qu and said, "Out. Put on your clothes and be prepared for the lecture of a lifetime when that idiot wakes up." Lon'qu merely nodded and grabbed his clothes and stepped out of the room. Robin closed the door behind him and went over to Lissa. She silently helped Lissa put her dress back on and then sat next to the blushing princess on the bed.
"So..." Robin said. "When did he ask you?"
"Huh?" Lissa said. "You...you aren't going to lecture me or anything?"
"Hmm...no, Chrom will do plenty of that later..." Robin said.
"That's true..." Lissa said glumly. "I really hope that Chrom doesn't kill him. I really love Lon'qu...He only just asked me to marry him earlier this afternoon.
"Wow," Robin said. "I knew that you liked him, but I never thought he would get over his fear of women..."
"I know right..." Lissa said. "That's what shocked me the most about his proposal. He kissed me and then I remembered my brother which made Lon'qu pale for a second. Then he said that he would handle my brother later and pulled me in for another kiss. As we were kissing, I felt guilty that I was happy where as Emmeryn was...Emmeryn was...not with us...Anyway ...I thought in my head that Emmeryn was supposed to be at my wedding and I wondered if she would approve of Lon'qu. Then we both heard a soft, angelic voice that sounded like Emmeryn give her approval and say that she will always be watching. She also mentioned that Chrom would eventually approve too if we explained it to him properly."
"Wow," Robin said. "That's really amazing. So then what? Get caught up in the moment?"
"That's the simplest way to put it," Lissa said with a sigh. "That was the worst possible time for my brother to walk in and find out about my relationship."
"So...Did you guys, um, did you do it?" Robin asked slowly.
"NO!" Lissa exclaimed and said quieter, "Well, I mean we were going to but no we haven't yet. We got interrupted before it escalated that far. Oh no...how is Chrom going to take this?"
"Don't worry, Lissa. I'll help you guys talk to Chrom," Robin promised. "You two are cute together."
Lissa's face blushed crimson and she said, "Th...thanks, Robin." Lissa spent a few more minutes calming down and preparing for the discussion with Chrom. They opened the door to find, Lon'qu bowing down to a very confused, very dazed looking Chrom.
Lissa went over next to Lon'qu and bowed down with him and grabbed Lon'qu hand. Lon'qu got startled at this action but then relaxed as he focused on bowing. Robin went over to Chrom's side and healed his confusion with a spell of her own invention. Then, everything exploded.
AN: Sorry! Another cliffhanger...But I wanted to make this chapter extra long and this is as long as I could make it with the time I had. I needed to get this published before I went to camp. I won't have any internet at the camp so the next chapter will be posted on the 12th and it will be really long. I initially wanted to publish two chapters by today but I ran out of time so I just made this one pretty long. Hope you enjoy! See you guys in about on the 12th! :)