I've got a couple reviews asking about pairings. I was hoping to simply put it off but then the oh sh*t moment came and I realized Awakening was the worst type of story to not have pairings planned ahead, time travel's a bitch and all.

But I can say one thing, I don't necessarily have any plans to pair Robin up with any Fire Emblem character at the moment, though I have a potential later. I tried to give a hint last chapter why don't know if it got through or I'm just being an idiot. Estelle x Robin won't work for something that'll be revealed later, and I've been trying to write that Robin (And the others) are still pokemon despite having human forms. That and they have the possibility of returning to their homeworld to deal with, so who knows.

This chapter wasn't very nice. It refused to let itself be written for the longest time and various attempts to do so. I honestly couldn't decide if I wanted to elaborate further on Robin's humanity or start with something more light-hearted from the get-go and it ended up somewhere in between.

"Amaryllis, can you do me a favor?"

"What, Bi?

"Kill me."

Dark, thundering clouds swirled around miserably around ahead of white, casting blackened shadows over his face, eyes glowing in agony with the fire in his muscles. Pains and sores that were frustratingly unfamiliar yet one that constantly flared in startling clarity that not even the blissful lull of sleep could not free him from this new hell that not even his darkest nightmares could ever produce.

Each step was pure agony, muscles newly formed, and used far to often than was reasonable in a new body, burned with a fire that Robin would compare to brushing a limp against steel, shadows burning and dissolving in the purifying aura melted and crafted into every piece made from the accursed metal.

He said it before and he'll say it again every damn time.

Having a physical body sucked.

Amaryllis 'hehe'd which was her way of saying, 'Drama Queen.' Make no mistake, she certainly felt sorry for the poor ghost pokemon turned human. It wasn't an easy transition from a shadow-based entity to one entirely in the physical realm, with skin and blood and the absolute antithesis of a spirit. The transformation on her side was a broken heel away from a concussion, (seriously, how did human females wear these things and survive to tell the tale? These things were a death trap wrapped in pretty colors and straps.) but at least she had some experience with four limbs.

Arceus she couldn't even imagine what a ghost-like Robin is experiencing from being shoved into a living (Human) body.

"Can't help you there Bi," She said, Robin was dragging in the rear of the group looking all like a walking corpse with his pale and thin face, "I left my holy water with Ri-ri."

Someone snorted in amusement ahead of them, Amaryllis ignored them in favor of gently guiding the healing light of Synthesis. She had been fascinated by Lissa and her stave, eagerly inquiring the ins and outs of healing from the princess who soaked up the admiration and responded in turn with equal enthusiasm. The flower pokemon-turned human was given a crash course on healing with Robin the unfortunate vict- Uhum- patient.

To their astonishment, Amaryllis could use healing magic without a stave. She simply found it easier without one, though the effectiveness dropped substantially when she tried to heal Robin. Perhaps it was due to her lack of experience, maybe it had to do with the fact she was using the sun's light to heal a creature of the night or perhaps it simply wasn't possible in the first place. Whatever the reason, she couldn't do much but cool the burning in his limps since he refused to ride with either of the shepherd knights, eyeing the glittering armor of their steeds with distaste.

He kept a far distance away from either knight, uncertain if the steel that wrapped protectively around their forms would sear through the thick layers of cloth he wore and was by no means eager to find out, earning some scathing and distrusting looks from both.

She eyed Robin's tired expression and the faded circles under his eyes wondering if there were any berries or edible leaves she could use to whip up something to help ease his wariness.

"You look tired Bi, did you get any sleep last night?" The flower asked him softly, watching in fascination as the healing light of the sun was reluctantly drawn into Robin's body. He may no longer have a dangerous aversion to sunlight anymore with his human body but his nature hung onto that as though one false step into the shining light was enough to burst into flames. It was actually quite difficult to convince Robin's body that yes, this light will help ease your pain despite living your whole life in fear of it.

"No," Robin grumbled irritably, sending a heated glare to the object of his ire, "Hard to sleep when you have so much damn steel around you."

"What is it with you and steel Robin?" Lissa called back, "You act like it's a death sentence to be near it."

"Might as well be. Ugh, I can feel it draining my life force as we speak."

Amaryllis rolled her eyes with a smile as Robin made another attempt to pull his hood down only for a sudden burst of wind to blow it back the second his fingers left the fabric.

He let out a panicked shriek, frantically reaching back for the fallen hood with more energy then the flower pokemon has ever seen from him, clutching the hood with an iron grip like his life depended on it, and for a brief moment, Amaryllis knew it did had he been in his 'true' form. With his hood drawn down so far, the mimikyu missed the startled and worried expressions on their companions faces.

"Are you okay Robin?" Chrom asked concern lacing his voice, "That was quite an intense reaction to be had for sure."

Robin grimaced, his displeasure rolling off in muddled clouds, "Yeah. Sorry 'bout that, I just don't like sunlight."

"That's how you react to disliking something?" Lissa pointed out, "You acted like you were going to die or something."

"Lissa, this is pretty much how every Mimikyu responses to sunlight. There are horror stories about other mimikyus who were caught in direct sunlight." Robin shuttered to the disbelief of his companions, "Some say you grow so weak that you just lay there until you die, others say you'll burst into flames and burn away into nothingness. I was lucky as all hell the first time it happened and I ain't going in for a repeat just to find out for certain."

The red knight snorted with Fredrick looking on warily, "Yeah well, I don't think you have to worry about erupting into flames any time soon."

"Oh look we found a pro for a human body, Am. I knew this thing had to come in handy one day." Ignoring the slightly disturbed looks he was receiving, Robin finally let go of his hood, still mildly shaken by the experience of his hood flying off his head. Oh sure, he had no problem when he woke up the other day, but that was also under the assumption he was still eight inches tall with a perfectly function disguise sheltering him from the sun. It was just a tad scary-

...

Alright, it was freaking terrifying when his hood flew over his head, Robin had forgotten for a brief moment he was in a human body and humans are not known for a sun-based weakness. For a horrifying second, he was gripped in the terror of scorching flames or a draining weakness that would leave him dying in a flash before his new reality set in.

He let out a sigh, releasing some of the tension and fear that gripped his form. His fear granting him strength and healing some of his fatigue enough to not be dragging his feet in the dirt.

"This is just a grand day isn't it?" Robin grumbled miserably, his gloom strengthing his body but leaving him no more pleased than before, "Are we almost there? I need to take a week-long nap or I'm going to throw some Payback at someone."

"Don't worry," Chrom reassured him with a smile, his concern sending waves misplaced triumphant at Robin who shouldn't be feeling so content with upsetting him, "We are only a few miles away. Can you handle the sun a bit longer?"

"Oh, you don't have to worry about that Chrom, the sun doesn't seem to be a problem anymore, just wasn't expecting it." Robin told him honestly with an embarrassed smile at his outburst, "Still hate it regardless."

"I can tell you're not going to be a morning person, " Estelle chimed in, "Not that I blame you on that account, mornings are painful."

"Agreed."

The others sweatdropped as they watched the two mages discuss their hatred of early morning awakenings and the beginnings of a plan to 'deal' with the ire of their current subject.

Sully raised an eyebrow, sending a questioning look to her captain, "And where'd you find these two, Captain?

"In a field south of Southtown." Frederick replied helpfully with a pinch of suspicion, "Estelle claims to have amnesia while Robin has never heard of Ylisse."

Sully hummed in agreement, eyeing the two with some amount of wariness. Amaryllis perked up at Frederick's words, "Ylisse?" She inquired, drawing all but the scheming mages' attention to her embarrassment, "I-Isn't that the name of the city we're going to?"

"I'm guessing you haven't heard of it either." Chrom assumed, to which she nodded, "Robin hadn't but he did mention he wasn't well versed outside of his...region?"

Amaryllis smiled, "Yes, Bi and the others always left the travel plans to me and Ri-ri until we get there and they are forced to learn where they're going. Though Ri-ri certainly doesn't help when he constantly disregards the map and somehow ends up on the other side of the region after getting lost for a few days."

"I-I see," Chrom replied uncertainly, "Must be rough."

Shaking her head and smiling brightly the flower replied happily, "Oh no! It's actually quite fun, getting lost in the wilderness, camping under the stars and discovering all the unique locations hidden off the beaten path and the general public. It's rather fulfilling to see something most people ignore by staying true to the roads."

"When you put it like that, it does sound rather exciting," Chrom said.

"You should try it sometime, Mr. Chrom, there are many beautiful sights you'll never see if you remain on the safe side. In fact, there was a time that Bi-" She cut herself off, smiling a bright smile before she realized who she was talking to and promptly hide her reddened face in her sleeves with a muffled squeak. "Oh Arceus, I'm sorry!"

"What for?"

"Ehe," She let out a nervous giggle, "L-lalantas tends to g-get carried away when talking about our travels. Ana says Hu- eh, other people find it rude when we ignore them."

"That's nothing to apologize for Amaryllis," Chrom told her, mentally wondering about the sudden shift between perspectives and the slip but ended up pushing it aside, her very pink eyes (Even the sclera was pink!) watching him from behind the folds of her sleeves, "It's clear you're very passionate about this, anyone can see that. I'm certain no one would be offended to listen to your journies when you speak so fondly of them."

The flower remained silent, observing the blue-haired prince from her fabric shield, contemplating his words and the events from the night before, which allowed the pieces to sink in all. Mimikyus were not awfully trusting pokemon, their smiles and joyful words towards others unknown to them were always laced with just enough suspicion to nurture the tiny speck of doubt within their hearts. Whether it was intentional or not, there was always a layer hidden just out of sight, just in case rejection was just around the corner.

It was almost unheard of to see a Mimikyu indulge in what they would identify as 'creepy' behavior in front of potential friends, especially when they haven't known each other for so long.

While she hasn't know Chrom for all that long, hardly a day really and Robin knew him for a slightly longer time frame than her, but any person that a ghost pokemon (You know, one of the pokemon types that read human emotions like an open book) can act freely around without the fear of rejection was a marvel in of itself.

Amaryllis couldn't say how long she and Robin would remain here in this world once they found everyone (if some traitorous part of her mind whispered) but so far it appears fate had granted them a truly remarkable person to help guide them in this foreign world.

The flower lowered her hands and gave the prince a smile, "Thank you Chrom."

Chrom returned her smile, noting she dropped her previous former address. "Well, you're welcome, but I would not say it if it was not true Amaryllis."

"Well, there is that but that wasn't what I was referring to Chrom." She told him to his confusion, "Not many people would offer to assist random strangers they find in the middle of nowhere out of the goodness of their hearts, especially not ones with what most would consider a suspicious background."

"Suspicious or not, it wouldn't be right to leave someone alone and confused with no place to go," Chrom replied and even without Robintelepathictic abilities, Amaryllis could see he meant every word he said, "While Frederick may have his doubts, I know in my heart that you, Robin and Estelle are speaking the truth and it would be a dishonor not only on myself but on the Shepherds to leave you three on your own like that."

Heart feeling lighter and any doubts on their path Amaryllis couldn't help but stare at him, a warm smile slowly creeping its way onto her lips. "You're very generous Chrom, and I must say, you are living up to expectations well."

"I wasn't aware you had such high expectations of me. We have just met the night before after all."

"Oh, they're not my expectations Chrom." She giggled at the prince's confused expression, "Believe it or not but Robin doesn't normally act like this around strangers, regardless, he's a very good judge of character. If he trusts you enough to not worry about scaring you away then it's good enough for me to know you're a good person." She spoke with such conviction as easily as some would claim the sky was blue. Robin knew what kind of person Chrom was, perhaps he was physic or maybe he was too trusting but some small part of Chrom knew that simply wasn't the case.

Blinking in the face of objectivity, Chrom was just a tad stunned by the faith she had in her friend and just how easy it was for her to accept his judgment when it came to people they've literally only known for not even a full day.

Amaryllis giggled, "Of course, it certainly helps that you share a few traits with our trainer Ri-ri...When he's not being a little Houndoom to other people."

"Trainer? What exactly would Rin be training you in?" Robin had mentioned earlier that this Rin character was his 'Trainer' but honestly Chrom couldn't imagine too much that either of them had in common besides their trainer based on first impressions alone. They appeared to be two types of people one would never see together unless forced by an outside party. They got along certainly but if it wasn't for Rin, Chrom couldn't see them interacting with each other under normal circumstances.

"Battle mostly." Amaryllis said, "Though Rin was kind enough to help me and Ana train for various types of contests. He'd always be there for us on stage even though he'd get so nervous he could barely string a sentence together. It's kind of adorable actually. Rin can stand up to some pretty fearsome opponents but put him in front of a crowd and he just falls apart."

"Can't say I blame him," Chrom chuckled, "Crowds are a different type of beast altogether. He sounds like an interesting man though, I hope our paths cross sometime. I'd love to meet him."

There was a sound like someone choking back a laugh and Chrom bore witness to the flower's delicate cheeks puffed up trying to stifle laughter. "Did I say something wrong?"

"N-no no." Amaryllis finally regained control and let out a few girlish giggles, "I'm afraid we may be giving you the wrong idea about Rin."

"What do you mean?"

She gestured towards the two mages still discussing some plan or another, something about a 'Kyogre' or what not, but Chrom didn't understand what she was trying to say. "See Robin?" Chrom nodded in befuddlement, "A trainer can mean many different things for different people. Some might call their trainers their boss, others will claim their trainers are their kin in all but blood. Age means nothing when it comes to being a trainer, so it's not hard for many to believe Rin's prowess in battle despite being only 13 years old."

...

"I-I'm sorry...13?"

"Yes, sir!" Amaryllis reaffirmed, not at all trying to hide her amusement, "Better yet, take or give a few years, and Robin is practically Rin's twin brother."

"I'm Rin's what now?" Robin called from the front, only catching the tail end their conversation and ended up drawing everyone else into it.

"You do realize you look identical to Rin, right?"

"I do?" Blinking owlishly before a ridiculously bright smile graced Robin's face. You could practically see the air sparkling around him in joyous wonder. It might as well as be an early Hallow's Eve the way Robin was beaming and he had just gotten a whole basket of Poke Beans. Estelle had to hold back from snatching the poor Mimikyu in her arms and cooing at how adorable he was, Amaryllis and Lissa had no such restraints.

"How do you not know what you look like?" Sully couldn't help but ask.

"S'not like I had a mirror or anything since Chrom found us." Robin shrugged, the smile still on his face, as if that explained everything but only added further into the mystery that was Robin. "How'd we get to Rin anyway."

Amaryllis giggled sweetly, with a hint of pride, "Chrom had asked about trainers, and you can't talk about trainers without mentioning our dear champion Ri-ri."

"C-Champion!?"

Amaryllis and Robin stopped, gracing each other with a bewildered glance before turning to Estelle who had trouble keeping her jaw from falling completely to the ground. There were a few seconds of awkward silence with nothing but the sounds of nature before someone gathered the courage to break the calm.

"Does that mean something to you, Estelle?" Lissa asked, her voice sounding out so abruptly from the previously quiet atmosphere it sent a shocking jolt through Estelle's body, "I mean, being a champion sounds great and all, but a champion of what?"

Estelle remained silent but the frustration and confusion were written all over her face. Blue eyes clouded over, lost in thought but receiving no concrete answer from the absent void that could explain the surprise, elation, and pride the amnesiac felt towards those two simple words. 'Champion Rin'

"I-I don't know." She replied honestly, and it frustrated her to all hell, the way nothing that has occurred within the last 24 hours made any sense to her regarding her memories or what her brain was telling her about the world around her. It was constantly shrieking about something vitally important was missing but no amount of scouring the landscape would cool the blazing fire in her mind, and now, that fire blazed higher into a raging volcano. Something about a champion instilled such pride and longing in her heart that caused it to tighten uncomfortably in ways she couldn't comprehend.

"Perhaps we can continue this conversation later." Frederick said, "We have arrived."

Estelle nodded numbly, following the others without a word coming to walk by Robin's side who was watching her in turn. Some form of conclusion flashed in his eyes, taking all of Estelle's restraint to not grab him by the shoulders and forcibly shake it out of him.

"What type of champion?" The words slipped out before she realized she even said them.

Robin stared, only for a moment before replying in a way that didn't answer the increasing thoughts and questions in her mind but answering them all the same.

"Champion as in the strongest pokemon trainer in the region of Alola."

Don't know why that was such a pain to write, I'd get like halfway through and then absolutely nothing. Sorry for taking so long to write this, I probably could have bee written a while ago, but I was out of the house without my computer and the ideas simply wouldn't come. Much like in most of my stories, unfortunately, I'd get to a point and then nothing comes forward. Really annoying. But I am really tired right now, so I'm just going to up long this and go to bed now.