Morgan ran through the courtyard with abandon. She and Lucy had been playing hide and seek, but Morgan was starting to think she was too good at hiding. She was not sure exactly how far she had wandered in search of the ultimate hiding spot, but Lucy was nowhere in sight.

She was so occupied looking for her playmate that she almost did not notice when she nearly ran into someone.

"Oh, excuse me," She apologized garnering the man's attention.

"That's alright," he smiled warmly and lowered himself to his knee, "And who might you be? I don't remember seeing you around."

"I'm Morgan!" she told him with a smile but then stopped and looked at him in confusion, "I don't remember seeing you either."

The man chuckled causing his blue hair to sway a little, "That's probably because I've been away on business for a few weeks."

"Oh," Morgan muttered.

"If you don't mind my asking, what are you doing out here alone?"

"I was playing hide and seek with Lucy. I had to find the ultimate hiding spot!"

"Is that so?" the man chuckled, "Well then, I wish you luck. Lucy–"

The man was interrupted by a man in a big metal suit, "Milord, there you are. The council is waiting."

The man sighed, "And here I thought I could stall for a little longer," He then smiled at Morgan, "You be good okay? And make sure you get back before anyone misses you."

"Bye, mister," Morgan waved.

The man gave one last smile before standing upright again and following the armored man away. Morgan watched him go in curiosity. He was a stranger, but he seemed really nice. Maybe her mom and dad knew him.

"Morgan!" she suddenly heard her mother call, "There you are! I came to pick you up and you weren't there! I was terribly worried."

"Sorry," Morgan kicked the dirt bashfully. She hated making her mother worry.

Lucina sighed, "Alright, let's get you cleaned up."

"Are we going somewhere?" Come to think of it, her mother was early.

"Yes, someone important is scheduled to be back today."

And that was all Lucina told Morgan on the way back to their apartment and Morgan did not want to agitate her mother so she kept quiet.

Later, once Morgan had washed up and changed into a fine white dress, she and Lucina met Robin in the royal dining room. Her parents talked to each other, but Morgan was too busy imagining who this mystery person was.

After a few minutes, the door finally opened and Morgan tried to get a good look at the newcomer. Much to her surprise though, the stranger from before came in with Sumia and Lucy.

"F-Chrom," Lucina greeted the mystery man with a hug which Morgan did not like, but her dad did not seem to mind as he shook the strange man's hand with a smile.

"Mister?" Morgan spoke drawing his gaze, "Do you know my parents?"

"I do," he smiled before kneeling and offering his hand, "My name's Chrom and I…yes, I do know them."

"He's Lucy's father," Robin clarified.

"Oh! It's nice to meet you!" Morgan eagerly shook his hand earning a chuckle from the man.

As the adults went on to talk about adult things, Lucy came up to Morgan.

"He's great, isn't he?"

"He looks really strong," Morgan replied in awe.

"Yep!" Lucy declared proudly, "He's really important too."

Morgan, not wanting to get left behind, decided to respond in kind, "Well, my dad is really important too!"

"Not as important as my dad," Lucy replied competitively, "He's the king!"

"The king!" Morgan replied incredulously. How was she supposed to compete with that?

"Lucy, you weren't supposed to mention that," Sumia scolded as the adults stopped talking.

"S-sorry, mommy," Lucy looked down in shame.

"You're the king?" Morgan asked Chrom.

"Heh, yeah, but don't worry about that. Just treat us like you would anyone else."

"Woah," Morgan was in awe.

"Alright," her father finally nudged her, "Enough gawking."

All of the adults started laughing. Morgan was not quite sure what for, but she shrugged it off and enjoyed getting to know the new person.

"Well, Chrom seemed to take that well," Robin commented as he pulled comforter of their bed back.

"Mother had already told him in a letter," Lucina explained as she adjusted her pillow.

"Guess that would help," Robin climbed into bed, "I wasn't sure how Chrom would react to being a grandfather."

"I will admit that it is a little strange for me to see Morgan playing with Lucy. I know she isn't me, but I can't help but feel strange around her."

Robin pulled her close, "But there aren't any other kids their age to play with."

"I suppose they will get more playmates as time goes on."

"Yes," Robin did not know what else to say unsure if there was a self-depreciating side to that statement.

"How do you suppose Morgan will fit in?"

"I don't know. Any new children will undoubtedly be different from your comrades, but she'll do fine. She's adjusting well enough."

"I suppose," Lucina snuggled a little closer into Robin's neck, "I do worry about her. She used to be so shy when she first came, but she is gradually coming out of her shell. She puts on a strong face, but she still has scars underneath, I know it all too well."

"I know," Robin wrapped an arm around her waist, "But now she has a supportive and caring family to help her along. She'll do fine."

"Mmm, yes," Lucina felt herself drifting, "I know what a boon that is firsthand."

Robin looked down to see her steady breaths as she drifted off to sleep and whispered, "She has a fine mother too." With that, Robin settled down and let sleep take him as well.

Lucina walked through the castle on her way to the royal apartments to pick up Morgan. Her father seemed eager to get to know the new family member in the days since his return from the summit about Plegia. He had voiced his support for what she and Robin were doing and was intent on making Morgan feel welcome. Lucina was happy to have him making her feel so welcome.

Lucina stopped short of the door hearing quite a commotion. She quickly opened the door to find her father chasing Lucy while Morgan cheered them on from her cover and Sumia watched in amusement. Lucina herself stopped in the doorway and smiled thinking both of her time playing with her own father and the fact that Morgan looked like a regular happy girl.

"Looks like it's time to go, Morgan," Chrom said when he finally noticed Lucina standing in the doorway.

"Oh," Morgan looked suddenly downcast but was unwilling to make a fuss.

Lucy had no such reservations.

"Aw, can't she stay and play a little longer? We were having so much fun!"

"You'll have to take that up with Lucina," Chrom deflected.

Lucy then turned her big blue pleading eyes to her "big sis," "Please?"

Lucina uncomfortably responded, "It's almost time for dinner. I wouldn't want to bother your parents."

"It's no bother," Sumia insisted, "Morgan can spend the night if that's okay with you. You and Robin deserve a night to yourselves after all."

"I…suppose, but I'll have to bring her something to sleep in after dinner."

"Wonderful!" Sumia's eyes sparkled. Somehow, despite being a few months pregnant with her second child, she was incredibly eager to fulfil her role as grandmother.

"Yay!" Lucy and Morgan cheered as they went off to continue their playing. Chrom gave her a pat on the shoulder before going to resume his role. Lucina was dazed for a moment, but she silently left the royal apartments.

That evening, Robin finally decided to approach her over her distracted behavior she had been displaying.

"Are you okay?"

"Hmm?" She turned to face him, "Why wouldn't I be?"

"Because you seemed to want pack yourself in that satchel for Morgan. She'll be okay."

"I know, I know," she grabbed her arm, "It's just…she was so happy there with them I worry that she may end up liking them more than me."

"I don't think you have to worry about that."

"She didn't even seem to miss me when I went to drop off her things."

"She was just excited. I mean, her only friend her age and her grandparents all in the same place has got to be exciting for her...even if she doesn't know that they're her grandparents."

Lucina sighed and sat on the foot of their bed, "I'm being silly, aren't I?"

"A little," Robin sat next to her, "But it's also really sweet."

"But I also keep worrying about her."

"How so?"

"It's her first night away from us since she joined our family. What if she has a bad dream and we're not there. I'm also not sure if I told mother what her favorite breakfast was. I probably have at some point, but I don't remember and she's never there during breakfast. And what if she gets hurt and I'm not there? Why are you smiling?"

"It's just, you were so worried about not being a good mother, but here you are, fretting over her like a mother hen. It's really quite sweet," he leaned in and kissed her cheek, "But I think Chrom and Sumia can handle it."

"I…suppose you're right."

"Besides, it is, as you said, Morgan's first night away from us, but it's also our first night alone since she joined our family."

"Mmm, it is, isn't it?"

The next morning, Lucina happily went to retrieve Morgan. It was the weekend and she and Robin had decided on taking Morgan out for a family day. Of course, they needed Morgan for that.

Lucina lightly knocked on the door which her mother opened, "Lucina!" Sumia turned back to call for Morgan, but she did not have to.

"Mommy!" Morgan ran up and hugged her mother's legs tightly causing the older woman to laugh a little.

"She really missed you around bedtime," Sumia smiled, "But she was brave though."

Lucina smiled lightly and put her hand on the girl's head, "Are you ready to go?"

She nodded fervently with satchel in hand. With a quick farewell they left. Lucina kept an eye as Morgan strolled next to her on their way back to their apartment and smiled. Robin was right. She was being silly. Morgan was her daughter, and it seemed that she was indeed her mother.

A/N: So begins this as its own story. I have at least two more chapters planned and the next one should hopefully be longer. If you have an idea for a better title, feel free to submit it.

I am also not pleased with the latest banner. Sumia would have been a better fit. Seriously, why is she not in the game yet?

I also want some form of Lucina even if a bridal alt is not ideal. I kind of doubt her odds of getting into a summer banner so it doesn't seem like she'll be getting a seasonal anytime soon.

Oh well, as of typing this I have over 400 orbs in preparation for some unit I want, and I've sent feedback through the app.