It took approximately five days to get from Origin Peak back to Yllistol Castle. During the long and arduous journey back home, Lucina tried to have a positive outlook on what happened. After all, Grima, the monster that stole most of her childhood, slayed her family, obliterated her country, and almost caused the extinction of the human race, perished. Not only that, Robin's sacrifice ensured that he was actually going to stay dead, and would never again threaten the fate of world ever again. However, on the inside, she was extremely melancholy. Grima's demise meant Robin was gone as well, and she would probably never see him again. Of course there was the infinitesimal chance that he would be revived, but Lucina, growing up in an extremely pessimistic future, was not about to trust her chances. In her mind, he was gone forever and there was nothing she could do about it. He was the first love she ever had, and just thinking about him made tears flow down her eyes. To make matters worse, Lucina understood the implications of their relationship. This meant that she could not tell the other Shepherds and it really just made it more painful for her just keeping the secret to herself, without anybody to assuage her. The fact that Robin's unborn child was growing inside her stomach also complicates matters.

Her original plan was to go back to her future as soon as Grima was defeated along with the other children. After all, it seemed like the right thing to do. All of the other children seemed to share this sentiment. They did not belong in this timeline. Of course, Chrom and the others have made it perfectly clear that they wanted them to stay and will always be part of the family.

Now that her mission was over, she was considering her options carefully she walked alongside the Shepherds. On one hand, she really wanted to see Robin again, and wanted to wait for his return, even if the probability is low. She also did not want to leave her parents, whom have helped her with mission to defeat the Fell Dragon. On the other hand, she shuddered at the thought when her father finds out she had slept with Robin and impregnated her. Chrom might have some stern words at her, but thinking about the ways Chrom could torture and castrate Robin when he came back from the dead was not something she wanted to see. I could never forgive myself if Robin got hurt by my father. This wasn't his fault, I fell for him too. Perhaps it is best I return to my time and not let Robin's reputation and legacy be tarnished. Chrom would never suspect a thing, and everything will end up just fine. After all, Robin did most important part of the job in sealing away Grima, and it would be a shame if he was remembered in Ylissian history books as the unfaithful servant who seduced and defiled the Ylissian princess. Before she could make up her mind, she talked to Tiki about her thoughts, and any plans to return to the future went down the drain before they were ever made.

"So now that our mission is over, I believe it should be appropriate for us to return to our original timelines. Do you think we should though?" Lucina was saying to Tiki as they were walking along the dirt road back to the castle. She was extremely conflicted and wanted to hear Tiki, whom probably would be the most helpful and understanding of her predicament, on her viewpoint.

"Unfortunately, I do not possess such power. Also, the Mother would only use such a power in times of great calamity, and such a time has passed. Also, I believe her powers from the previous time travel has exhausted her powers for quite a while, so even if she did agree to send you and all the children back, she currently lacks the power to. It would probably take years for her to acquire such ability back." Tiki stated. She turned to look at Lucina in the eye and said, "But don't you want to be in this timeline? After all, there is actually a bright future ahead."

"Yeah, but…but… it just doesn't seem right to interfere anymore here. Our jobs are finished, and I believe that my parents Chrom and Sumia have their own children to care for in this timeline. Same for the others."

"Lucina, I'm sorry to say there is no way as of right now to send you back to your future. I will inform you if such an event comes up, and you would even be lucky if such an opportunity comes up in even a decade. I suggest you settle down in this timeline and enjoy yourself. After all, you do have a bright future ahead of you. And for everybody else. You have definitely earned it. Also, I don't think there is any point in actually traveling back. Simply trying to travel ten years into the future when you could just wait ten years for the same events to occur seems extremely unnecessary."

"Well, it looks like that decision was pretty much made for me." Lucina thought to herself. "But what will my father say? And what is he going to do with Robin if he comes back? This isn't something I can hide from him five months down the line."

After that, Lucina simply walked in peace alongside others back to the castle. She tried to forget Robin and trying to think about other things, but for some reason, Robin always popped back into her head. For some reason, his death affected her more than it should have. She had witnessed the Grima's destruction of the future and multiple brave Ylissian soldiers dying from Risen attacks. She had witnessed the deaths of multiple Shepherds while attempt to fight Risen. She had gone through the painful experience of hearing from castle guards that her parents were never coming back from a battle. In fact, she had become indifferent towards death. So why was Robin's death affecting her more than usual? Deep down, there was something she saw in Robin that did not exist in other Shepherds, but she was afraid of what the truth was. Was it love? Was it jealousy? She was afraid of what information her heart holds, and what secrets her heart could leak.

"Remind me to never scratch my heart." She muttered to herself. "I don't believe I can handle the truth."

In a week, the Shepherds had arrived back at Yllistol Castle. During the night, there was a big celebration in the castle from their victory against Grima and the Fell Dragon. Although Robin was still fresh on everybody's minds, people were still in a festive and celebratory mood. There was food of virtually every edible animal and plant anyone could think up of, exotic dishes from continents as far as Magvel, lavish cakes as tall as a person only seen in exorbitant weddings, in seemingly endless quantity. There was nothing the party was missing. Everybody was sitting on the tables, chattering, laughing, and having a splendid time. Even alcohol and meat, which Chrom had rationed during wartime, was in abundant quantity, and even Chrom himself indulged in these luxuries. Shepherds were chattering with each other, happy that they lived through such a war. Even the children, growing up in the bleak future, had to smile at such an event. Well, all but maybe Lucina, who was still depressed from Robin's death.

"Why? Why does it have to be me?" thought Lucina as she sat down despondingly beside Yarne and Gerome. "Everybody's significant other has survived the war, but mine had to die. It's not fair!"

"Lucina come on and try this." Gerome said "I don't think we ever had cooked bear meat before. This tastes absolutely delicious."

But Lucina did not hear a single word Gerome said. She was lost in thoughts, all alone.

"Lucina?"

"Huh? Uh…Yes."

"What? No Lucina, there's all these food we never had the luxury of eating when we were growing up. We would be lucky if we could even catch a rat. Aren't you going to try some of them?"

"Yeah, these carrots are delicious. We would be lucky if we could even find carrots growing in the barren wasteland. This place is paradise." Yarne interrupted, "Hopefully taguels can bounce back from the brink of extinction and actually survive now."

"Oh, I'll do that later."

"Lucina is something wrong?" asked Gerome.

"Yeah, we finished our mission, but you don't seem happy that we achieved a task many thought would be impossible." said Yarne.

"No. Why would there be something wrong? I'm just thinking about the future. It's not a big deal really. Look I'm going to get some food. I'll be right back." Lucina said before quickly getting out of her seat and walked away faster than Yarne and Gerome could react.

Grabbing a plate and walking out of sight from her friends. Lucina let out a sigh of relief. "Phew. That was close. I need to be more careful about my emotions and my surroundings." she muttered to herself.

Ironically as she quietly whispered the statement to herself, she was unaware that her mother was actually next to her picking up a piece of steak from the pot. She heard what Lucina muttered secretly and knew something was up. Sumia turned around to face her daughter. It was obvious from Lucina's expression that something was bothering her daughter. Sumia was now determined to find out what was.

"Oh hi mother. Enjoying this feast?" Lucina asked nonchalantly.

"Oh yes. It's been a long time since I had some luxurious and delicious food. I was always afraid each day was my last and I would never experience such joy in my life ever again. But, Lucina, I want to talk about you. What's wrong?"

"Huh? Nothing. Nothing is wrong. Why do you ask, Mother?"

"Lucina, it is very obvious that something is on your mind. I can tell. You have been acting strange ever since we defeated Grima. You should be happy. After all, you have successfully prevented the desolate future. However, whenever I see you, you show little emotion. You seem more dejected than before facing off Grima."

"Do I? I'm actually very happy. I don't see what you mean mother."

"Lucina, I'm your mother; I can tell when something is wrong."

"…"

"Is it something about Robin?"

"N- no."

"Lucina, I believe there is something you are hiding from me. You may think you were subtle, but I see you two all the time sneaking glances at each other when we were in Valm. You also always fought alongside him in every battle, and I could not help but wonder why. I had my suspicions, but I decided to let it slip because you two seemed to be doing really well in battle and I was pretty sure Robin had other stressful matters to worry about. However, when Robin died, I could tell you were more emotionally broken than everybody else. Yes, it is sad that our tactician who ensured our victory no longer sits with us here today, but most of the Shepherds seemed to get over his death. You still look like you are grieving for him. I could see you were trying to hide your emotions even now at this party, but even then, I can tell you were in duress."

"…"

"It's Robin, isn't it?"

"Perhaps we could talk about this at another place? Also, if I tell you, can you promise me not to tell father or anybody else?" Lucina sighed and thought quickly about what could happen next. Sumia is really good at detecting when people lie, and she already deduced part of the story. There is pretty much no purpose to lie about this now.

"Of course, Lucina. You're my daughter. I would never tell others your secrets if it makes you feel uncomfortable."

"Okay, we should probably go to another room. Also, Mother, you are definitely not going to like what I have to say."