Lucina walked through the streets of Ylisstol, the capital of Ylisse. Her heart warmed to all the happy faces of the celebrating people. Today was the royal wedding between Chrom and, well, Lucina was really sure whom he was marrying since Robin was a man. Perhaps Sumia or Cordelia or maybe even Sully. Lucina had liked those women. They were all very nice if a bit different.
"Excuse me?" She spoke to a nearby old couple. "May I ask who is Prince Chrom's lucky bride?"
The elderly woman chuckled. "I don't know if 'bride' is the right word. Brides tend to be women."
"Wait, what?"
"Prince Chrom is marrying that brilliant tactician of his."
"Robin?!" Lucina couldn't keep the shock from her face. "But, but, they're both."
"Men?" The old husband glared at her. "What of it, miss?"
"Nothing, I'm just…surprised."
"Calm down, dear. I'm sure she meant nothing by it." The wife soothed her husband before speaking to Lucina. "You'll have to forgive him. Though the majority of us support the union, there have been a few who are against it."
"Milord Robin is a good, good man. His strategic genius led our army to victory against Plegia. He helps settle disputes among the townsfolk. Plays with the children. Came up with better defenses against bandits."
Lucina's mother had done the exact same thing. Was gender the only difference between the two?
"With him by Prince Chrom's side, Ylisse will prosper better than it ever has before." The man beamed. "We even have support from Regna Ferox. Kahn Flavia and Kahn Basilio are even here to celebrate."
"That's wonderful news." Lucina smiled.
"Exalt Emmeryn must be so proud. Naga rest her soul." The married couple bowed their heads.
Lucina followed suit. "May Naga rest her soul."
She let the couple continue on their way letting her worries surface.
She was having trouble believing her ears. Chrom and a male Robin were married. What did that mean for her existence? Even if Robin couldn't be her mother, Chrom could have married a different woman, but now?
And what of Morgan?
Lucina shook her head. None of that mattered. She was going to protect this timeline. She would not let hope die.