Hey, guys! I want to start off by thanking you all for reading, following, favouriting, and/or reviewing the first songfic in this collection. You all rock! If you left a review, please read the author's note at the end of this oneshot after reading the chapter because I'm responding to all reviews. :)
I want to apologize once again if Shulk and/or Robin seem slightly OOC. The song I had to use when writing this songfic is really sappy and sad, so I didn't really have a choice in the matter. Once again, I sincerely apologize.
I forgot to mention this before, but all the songfics in this collection will be rated T, just to be on the safe side. None of them will be M-rated, though.
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Anyways, please read & enjoy! :D
Shulk sighed as he watched Robin from afar. He couldn't help but watch her- she was simply fascinating to look at. Her long white hair looked stunning against her equally fair skin. Her dark chocolate brown eyes struck a large contrast when compared, but it still made her look beautiful. But it wasn't just her beauty that Shulk loved; her personality played a huge part to why he loved her so much. Sure, she was very serious whenever necessary. But she also had a great sense of humour, a lovely smile, and a quick wit about her that always kept Shulk on his toes.
Despite all this, however, Shulk knew he couldn't make her his. It wasn't because they were from different worlds; Robin had told him on more than one occasion that they could easily make a long-distance relationship work. No, it was because Shulk knew deep down that he could never give her everything that she wanted- marriage, children, as well as a decent life. His world was in tatters, and hers was in no better shape. Shulk couldn't make her truly happy, and he knew it. Robin told him that she didn't buy it for a second, but Shulk could tell that she knew he was right all along.
I guess what they say is true: if you love someone, let them go, thought Shulk.
So he did. While it hadn't been the hardest thing he'd ever have to do in his life, it was definitely up there. Both he and Robin had cried when he told her that he wasn't the one for her, and that she should find a man who could give her the future that she'd dreamt of ever since she was a little girl.
"But you make me happy," she had argued.
"I know I do, Robin," Shulk had replied through the few tears that fell from his eyes. "But you and I know that I'm not the man that can provide you with the life that you want. You deserve to be happy, no matter what. I promise you that I will always have a special place in my heart for you, and it will never go away."
"You promise?"
"I promise."
Shulk had left her soon after, but not before planting a gentle kiss on her cheek. When he had shut the door to her dorm, he could hear Robin cry through the door. Shulk couldn't bear to hear it, so he quickly left for his room to mourn the death of their relationship, too.
That was almost six months ago, yet Shulk could recall it like it had occurred only moments ago. Rumours were swirling that Robin had married a man from her world- his name was Indigo? Or Inido? Shulk couldn't remember, and truthfully, he didn't care. Robin did seem happier now, and that mattered the most to Shulk.
You will always hold a special place in my heart, Robin, he thought to himself. Don't ever forget that.
There ya go! I hope you all enjoyed this songfic. :)
Review Responses:
AnimeJunkieGrrl: Aww, thanks! You're too kind. :)
Twilight Joltik: I'm not really one for Male Robin x Shulk (not because I hate gay couples, I swear! I just prefer Female Robin x Shulk), but they're not too bad. I'm glad you didn't think it was sickly sweet. Again, I blame my iPhone for shuffling to such a cheesy song! :P
PrincessKatniss02: I have to admit, I'm a tad sick of "All Of Me", too. It was adorable at first, but now it's slowly getting on my nerves. But thanks for the compliment! I greatly appreciate it. :)
My Gender is Armin Arlert: Thank you! I'd be completely okay if you did a oneshot collection of a Super Smash Bros. couple. I would definitely read it, too. I'm glad you liked the first songfic.
Guest: Yes, I've heard that Shulk has a girlfriend. I apologize if my oneshot collection makes you squirm because of that. Just for the sake of this oneshot collection, the canon is that Shulk doesn't have a girlfriend from his world. It is fanfiction, after all. :P
EchoMoonHuntress: I know, right? I have seen Shulk x Lucina as far as heterosexual pairings go, but very little Shulk x Female Robin fanfictions. Like I said before, I'm not a huge fan of Shulk x Male Robin, but I don't mind it. I'm glad Shulk x Female Robin are your OTP because I have a feeling you'll love this oneshot collection! :)
Please review, and don't forget to stay tuned for chapter 3! :D
- Elizabeth