Disclaimer: I do not own Fire Emblem: Awakening

Two years later...

Cordelia peered into the cradle in the nursery, at the small bundle resting within. Her muscles twitched, wanting to take the child into her arms. She resisted the impulse. Lucina needed her rest.

"What are you doing?"

Cordelia strong arms wrapped around her from behind. Smiling, she leaned back into the embrace,

"Just saying some last goodbyes. I don't know when I'll see her again."

"You can still stay here, with her."

She smirked, "Nice try, but I meant what I said earlier. I'm coming with you, and you're not stopping me."

Chrom sighed, "It was worth a shot..."

She leaned up and kissed him. Breaking away, she stepped away from his arms, "I need to go get ready. Care to come with me?"

"In a moment. You're not the only one who wants to say goodbye."

She chuckled, "Alright, I'll see you soon then."

Giving her daughter one last look, she left the nursery to prepare to leave.

It was awful luck, for Lucina to be born right as another conflict began. Cordelia regretted she had to depart, to march into another war. But it would be alright. Lucina would be waiting for her when she got back. In the meantime, Cordelia would keep her daughter in her thoughts. And she would have Chrom, her dear heart. Whatever came, they would support each other, as they had for the past two years.

Cordelia glimpsed Robin down one of the castle hallways, Tharja trailing close behind. A bit further, she encountered Lissa.

"Hey," Lissa said, "You already say goodbye to Lucina?"

"Yes," Cordelia sighed, "I admit, I'll miss her."

Lissa smiled, "Don't worry, she'll be fine! After all, she has the two of you as parents!"

The corners of Cordelia's mouth twitched, "You're right about that."

The two continued on to join the other Shepherds, to prepare to face the looming storm.

Short, sweet, and to the point. Also, this is the shortest chapter I've ever written.

This wraps up 'Matchmaker.' My second completed fic! What do you all think? I know this could have been better, and this fic has been a learning experience for me. I hope to have those lessons carry over into my next fic.

I think this is the longest ChromxCordelia fic on the site. In any case, I now claim the right to use this pairing in future fics, with 'Matchmaker' serving as the background. I already have one project in this 'timeline' planned out. ChromxCordelia will be featured, but it won't be the primary focus. Look forward to it!

A sincere thanks to EVERYONE who's reviewed!