Authors note:

So far I'm glad to see you guys are liking this so far!

I want to strive to make the chapters a bit longer so there might be a bit of a wait for chapter 5, my apologies!

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After Link left, Palutena led Lucina out to the large courtyard. "I figure since we are living together we might as well get to know each other." The green haired woman stated casually as she walked.

"Yeah I agree. Did you have something in mind?" Lucina responded, almost mechanically at that since she was still processing how close to the other female she was. Palutena had grabbed Lucinas arm when the two walked out and though she had let go of it now they were still the same distance apart as they had been.

"Maybe a few drinks near the fountain." Palutena started casually, drawing a hand to the small messenger bag on her side. "Originally I was going to suggest we go to Smash Town but I heard from Shulk it might be raining today, so yeah." She added with a just as casual shrug.

"That sounds good, I'm down for that." Lucina got herself to reply, having to draw her eyes away from Palutenas hip where the bag was and back up to meet the other womans eyes. This however proved to be another nervous task though, as when she met Palutenas eyes, she felt the blush back on her face. It was easy to get lost in the green orbs. Too easy. Hoping Palutena had not been able to see her blush however, she turned back ahead quickly as the two walked over to the fountain.

A single goldeen calmly swam about, its horn poking out of the water every so often being the only indication that it was there. Palutena took a seat at the fountains edge, offering the spot next to her for Lucina to follow. Which the blue haired female quickly complied to. Once her companion was seated, Palutena fished out a bottle of red wine and two glasses. She looked oddly prepared for this. Lucina had to wonder if she planned all of this through.

After pouring her a glass, Palutena poured herself one, immediately taking a sip. "So are you and Link like a thing? He always seems to be hanging around you ya know." Was the first thing to come out of Palutenas mouth. Lucina thought she picked up a slightly annoyed tone, however simply deemed it her hopeful imagination.

Lucina took a small sip from her glass as well. She wasn't really as accustomed to drinking and at first was slightly taken back by the taste. After a moment though she figured she was able to deal with it. "A thing? Nah he was just kind enough to show me around when I first got here." She started with a shrug. She half debated telling the other woman she was not even interested in the Hyrulian but decided against it. "How about you? Any guys here you got your eye on?" she asked, almost forced.

Palutena seemed to ponder the answer for a moment. "Guys? No~" she started with the slightest hint of a tease edging her voice. For a moment Lucina thought she imagined this as well. "Then again everyone seems to be doing their own thing. And I got the boys to watch after." She added, referring to Pit and Dark Pit.

The two eased into conversation, going from thoughts on the other fighters to stories and tales about their home towns and lives. Not to long later however, and after only one glass of wine, Lucina found herself slurring a slight bit. The drink wasn't even that strong, how was she so out of it already? Palutena seemed to be holding herself a bit better, also seeming to take amusement in how Lucina seemed to be more affected by the alcohol than she was.

She didn't know if it were the alcohol or a sudden burst of courage, but Lucina wanted to tell Palutena that she was pretty. Yes that was the only sentence she was able to construct in her mind at the moment. However before she was able to open her mouth to do so, a purple arrow shot merely inches in front of the two. Palutena seemed greatly annoyed at this, standing up suddenly and turning towards the direction in which the arrow.

"Lady Palutena! Dark Pit is trying to kill me!" Pit suddenly screamed as he hid behind the two. The goddess turned to face the boy for a moment before looking back where Dark Pit was coming to a stop, his wings spread as he landed.

"Pittoo please explain." Palutena spoke, a hand resting on Pits hair behind her.

"He wont tell me who he likes so I'm going to force it out of him!" Dark Pit declared boldly.

This earned the interest of both Palutena and Lucina as both females turned back to face Pit. "Oh?" she inquired.

"I don't like anyone! He just wants to find any excuse to fight." Pit exclaimed, pointing an accusing finger at Dark Pit.

"Well he's not wrong." Dark Pit mused, a not-so-innocent innocent smile playing on his face. "But then explain that!" Dark Pit sharply added, now his turn to point an accusing finger but this time at Pits neck where a small bruise was visible.

It took Lucina a moment to figure out what was that was before the realization hit her. Palutena seemed to pause as well before a sigh escaped her lips. "If Pit wants to tell us then he will. If not I expect you to not be a jerk about it and leave him be. Understood?" Palutena spoke softly.

After a moments pause Dark Pit nodded. "Fine whatever." He grumbled.

A smile played on Palutenas features as she released Pits hair. "Now off with you two." She sighed, side stepping slightly as Pit walked out from behind her.

"Thanks Lady Palutena! And bye Lucina!" he spoke happily, spreading his wings and taking back off, Dark Pit right behind him. At least the dark angel didn't seem to want to start another fight as they flew off. Since entering the mansion Palutena had said she gave the two boys the power of flight for over the course of their stay, as a little congratulations for getting into the Mansion. What that meant though, Lucina had no idea.

"Though I do have to wonder who he likes." Palutena thought aloud, turning back to smile at Lucina. He was like family to her after all from what Lucina figured.

"I guess the truth will spill out in it's own time. After all someone had to give that to him." Lucina mused, pointing her index finger at her own neck in reference to Pits hickey.

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After that both women decided that they would call it a day before the rain clouds rolled in, heading back to the Mansion. "Hey, we should do that again, it was fun." Lucina was the first to speak, her voice soft however as she tried to keep herself composed.

"Yeah I agree! Feel free to stop by any time." Palutena responded, leaning over and hugging the shorter woman. Lucina was luckily able to keep her cool enough to hug the other woman back before the two parted. Turning on her heel, she waved bye as she went to her own room. Lucina watched a few moments as her hips swayed almost perfectly with her hair, finding herself once again fixated on the other womans figure.

Noticing that once again she was staring too long she quickly turned and headed back to her own room a few doors down. Once she was inside a huge smile came onto her face as she felt the burning sensation of a blush playing on her face.

She made her way over to her couch, falling back onto it and grasping a small pillow, squeezing it strongly as she buried her face in the fabric, a mix between a hum and 'squee' leaving her throat, muffled by the pillow.

It wasn't long before a knock at the door alerted her of a visitor. "It's open." She called, barely thinking any thing of it. Not much to her surprise though it was none other than Robin.

The male paused a moment, raising a brow at Lucinas position. She was still on the couch with her pillow pressed to her lower face, only her eyes peeking up to see whom it was. "I take it your date with Palutena went well." He mused, walking over and sitting next to his friend on the couch.

Lucina wanted to ask him how he knew she was with Palutena but then remembered that they were pretty out in the open now that she thought about it. She probably wouldn't have been surprised if more people noticed actually. And it was Palutenas choice of spot so the other woman probably knew that other people would notice! Now lost in her train of thought, she was surprised when she heard Robin clear his throat, gaining her attention. "Oh. Yeah I guess our 'date' did." She replied, a sheepish smile playing on her features.

"Glad so." He responded as he smiled sincerely. "Anyways that's not the reason I came here, shocking I know. But dinner is going to be served in a bit. You gona come?" he inquired.

Lucina quickly shook her head yes. "Yeah sorry. Let's go." She started in reply, following as Robin led way out of her room.

Robins expression turned serious however as the two traveled down the halls, for one reason or another Robin deciding to lead Lucina the long way. "So do you think you're ever going to ask her out?" he started, almost casually.

Lucina paused at the question. She actually hadn't thought about that being something she had to do soon seeing as the two only really knew each other for a week. But her infatuation with the goddess was clear, that was for sure. "Ah I dunno. She has everyone drooling at her feet probably. Plus why would a goddess date a mortal?" Lucina replied a bit awkwardly at that.

"Ok one, you're a great person Lucina and literally anyone would be lucky to have you." Robin started, as an almost sassy smile came onto his face. Lucina looked down modestly but before she had a chance to counter, Robin continued. "Two, I saw the way she looks at you too. Goddess or not, she seems to find something about you interesting. I mean why else would she call for a romantic drink by the fountain?" the male continued, his voice now almost teasing.

"Ok it was not romantic shut up." Lucina snapped back playfully, however being unable to hide the blush from coming back onto her face.

"But hey, in the end she wanted to hang out with you. She went out of her way, to be with you for that amount of time." Robin added as a matter-of-factly. "She at least appreciates your presence, you can't deny that." The tactician mused.

Lucina paused at this. He did have a point. There was no way to know for sure what was going through the goddesses mind but it was no way a coincidence that Palutena just so happened to have the wine and glasses just on her. She did plan to find Lucina and invite her. And though Lucina didn't want to admit she was as readable to the goddess just yet, Palutena probably knew for a fact that Lucina would agree to hanging out with her. "I mean I guess you do have a point." She finally managed to respond, earning a smile from Robin.

"After all, the future is not written." Robin mused, flashing a playful- almost cute smile at his friend.