Hey, everyone! Here's chapter 8! I'll let you guys get to reading, rather than bore you with an author's note.

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Do I need him?

Or could I live without him?

Robin felt a headache come on, forcing a groan from her. This particular headache wasn't from Grima; it was about deciding her fate. She couldn't choose: sacrifice herself to end Grima, or let Chrom put it asleep. Both options held a similar positive; Grima would be gone. Whether it was permanent or not, Grima wouldn't bother the Shepherds ever again.

Yet each option held a different consequence, each one difficult to swallow. If Robin ended Grima for good, she would most likely be gone for good. But if Chrom dealt the final blow, than the fell dragon would only fall back asleep. While she knew she wouldn't live to see it, Robin knew she'd be leaving Grima to other people.

This was, without a doubt, the hardest decision Robin had ever had to make in her entire life.

Tears pricked her eyes as she thought about Inigo and Morgan. Even though Naga had said that there was a chance she'd come back, it was far from guaranteed. If it was, than Robin would sacrifice herself without a second thought. But the idea of having to leave her husband and son was too painful to even think about.

"Oh, Inigo… Morgan…"

A sob suddenly left her body. It scared her, mainly because she hadn't expected it to happen. But now that it had happened, Robin decided on a whim to let her emotions out. She lied on her cot and let heavy sobs escape her. She just lied there and cried her heart out. Time seemed to slow down, but she didn't give a damn.

"Robin?"

Robin couldn't bring herself to look up at the owner of that voice. It only reminded her of why she was currently losing it.

"I-Inigo…" she blubbered without thinking.

The man in question crouched beside her and placed his hand on her shoulder. He knew better than to ask why she was sobbing uncontrollably; he knew the reason.

"Robin, it's okay to cry," muttered Inigo in a soft voice. "And it's okay to be scared."

"I don't want to be scared," countered Robin. She sat up and hastily wiped her cheeks. "I want to be strong. I need to be strong!... for everyone else."

"You may believe that, but it's not true. You don't have to always be strong. Must I remind you that you're a regular person with regular feelings?"

"I'm a damn monster, you idiot!"

Inigo flinched at his wife's venomous tone of voice. He kissed her head and nuzzled her hair.

"Sorry…" mumbled Robin.

"Don't apologize," insisted Inigo. "I still love you, and so does Morgan. We both love you dearly. No matter what choice you make, I know you'll make the right one. I may not agree with it, but I will accept it."

"Promise?"

"I promise."

Robin grinned briefly before going back to crying. Inigo didn't try to stop her; instead, he stayed to give her the comfort she needed.

There ya go! I hope you all enjoyed it. :)

Review Responses:

pk-smash-attack: Oh my God that's so true! You summed it up the best. Glad you enjoyed it! :)

NotSoGreatGamerGirl: It's okay! Don't apologize, girl; life can get in the way, and that's fine. Chrom is a great father despite his denseness. Inigo strikes me as spontaneous, but only in the name of love. I'm so happy to hear that you loved it!

EchoMoonHuntress: It's hard, but all you gotta do is make Olivia dance her ass off for Chrom. I think even though he's quite dense, he's also really smart, so it's fitting of him to give Inigo advice. Glad you liked it!

Please review, and don't forget to stay tuned for chapter 9! :D

- Elizabeth