This was actually kinda difficult to write, but hey, yolo right? Annnnyways enjoy – TheOneGuyThatWrites. :D
"I'm just worried about her..." Cordelia trailed off as she dried her hair with a dark blue towel supplied by one of the many Anna sisters. Across the small hotel room Vaike smiled and lifted up his arm in a gesture to flex his bicep. "Ha! The Teach trusts ol' Robin, besides, you haven't spent much quality time with the Vaike as he would like."
Cordelia grimaced. "I know...it's just that from what Severa tells me I wasn't always there for her, or even you in the future. I want to try and make it right and I can't help but feel that Robin is...taking her away from me..." Cordelia finished with a sniffle. Vaike let an uncommon frown mar his face. He got up and crossed the room, wrapping a comforting arm around his wife. Cordelia leaned into his embrace.
The two stayed quiet for awhile while Cordelia composed herself. Vaike continued to hold her tightly, hoping to stop the quietly crying knight. "T-thanks Vaike." Cordelia spoke softly. "Heh, the Vaike is here for everything." The blond brawler spoke softly.
Some more time passed as the two sat in silence, until Cordelia spoke up. "I feel like getting something to drink," Cordelia said as she untangled herself from Vaike's arms. "I'll go see if Anna has a bottle on sale." The red-haired knight said as she put on a robe. Her thoughts briefly flashed to Robin and her daughter. "Maybe two or three..." She said quietly to herself.
Cordelia left the warm room and stepped out onto the cool wooden porch that lined the block of hotel rooms. The air had gotten significantly colder, her breath leaving her in large clouds of fog. As she walked quietly down the wooden path, she considered going back to dip in the hot springs again, the warm water suddenly feeling very inviting. She shook her head and went towards the main building near the front of the compound, her slippers echoing off the stone.
The red-haired knight walked along the smoothed path until she came to the front of the building. She sighed as she realized that the shop was closed. Cordelia tugged one futile time at the door, and lowered her head in a sigh. Looks like she would have to find another way to get something to drink.
As she thought about this she heard voices coming from behind her. "-Spend the night with me?" One very familiar voice asked. Cordelia bristled as she heard those words, there was no way that was Severa. The pegasus knight walked quickly around the corner of the building to see her daughter wrapped in Robin's arms, both were blushing furiously.
Cordelia didn't know what to do. As a mother she wanted to take Severa away and dote over her herself for awhile, but she the teen wouldn't enjoy that too much. Cordelia also wanted to make leave them be, after all they were adults themselves and could make decisions on their own. They even were technically married, even though there has been no time for one large ceremony. The procession was done with most of the Shepherds in attendance and hastily put together by an Exited Lissa and an exhausted Libra.
"I-I would love to..." Robin's said while hugging Severa closer. Cordelia decided that that was enough, Severa could wait awhile more before that. Cordelia, aware that she had not been noticed by the couple, took the opportunity to reveal herself. "Love to what, son?" She added a hint of venom to the title Robin had earned himself by marrying Severa.
Both turned to look at Cordelia, shocked expressions visible. The two quickly danced away form each other as they disentangled themselves from their embrace. Severa was blushing furiously and sporting a large scowl, where Robin merely look down at his boots. "W-well...ummm..." Robin began to say, but was quickly interrupted by Severa. "MOTHER! Were you spying on us!?" She asked incredulously, arms thrown out at both sides.
Cordelia took a step back from her daughter's familiar hostility, mentally chiding herself to not show weakness to the girl. "no." She spoke firmly. "I was just walking by and you happened to be here..."
Severa grunted and crossed her arms, not believing this one bit. Robin was thinking of ways to get out of the situation, tactical mind going haywire to find a simple solution with minimal damage. "Severa, it's getting late, maybe you show head to your room." Cordelia said with authority, using the same voice that she used to train recruits. Severa's scowl deepened, her red eyes seeming to glow in the dark.
"Well then, goodnight Sev, Cordelia." Robin said as he walked over to Severa and kissed her hand. The blonde mercenary's temper cooled off at once while her blush raged on her face, all because of Robin's simple action. At a loss for words, Severa simply watched Robin walk confidently around the corner.
Severa turned back to face her mother. "What was that!?" She yelled harshly. Cordelia took on a very stern look, walking forward to come face-to-face with her daughter. "You may think you are an adult, but you are still my daughter. I don't want you spending so much time alone with him." Cordelia finished with venom. Severa scowled at her mother, the tension growing in the air between them.
"Fine." Severa said, "I think I've had a long day, so I will be heading to bed." The anger dripping off her words, Severa turned from her mother and stalked off to her room. Cordelia let out a large breath she didn't realize she was holding, slumping forward slightly. She raised a palm to her head, "I messed up..."
Vaike lifted another pillow, scratching his head in confusion when it wasn't there. "Where did it go?" He asked no one in particular, as the hotel room was empty. Vaike shrugged as he slumped down onto the queen-sized bed, at a complete loss to where his axe had gotten to. Just as he began to relax into the warm pillows, the door opened and shut quickly with a loud bang.
Cordelia stood in the center of the room, tears in her eyes and her face burning red. "Cord? What's wrong?" Vaike asked, instantly on his feet and working his way around the bed to the knight. Cordelia collapsed into Vaike's arns, crying openly. The blond guided her to the bed, laying her head in his lap and stroking her hair as she continued to sob.
"I-I really messed up now..." Cordelia said, her voice cut off by sobs. "What happened..."" Vaike asked hesitantly, he did not want her to start full-out crying again, but he did want to help as best he could. Cordelia managed to choke out the situation in between sobs, tears streaming down her face.
Vaike slumped forward, he did not know what to do about the situation. He, along with many other of the Shepherds who had children visit them from the future-past, was very conflicted about what to think of the whole situation. His wife was certainly right, Severa was their daughter but she was an adult.
Vaike pulled Cordelia off his lap and gripped both her shoulders with strong hands. "I think...that was should let her be for awhile, at least to cool off." Vaike said, for once not speaking in that dramatic way of his, but in a serious and concerned voice. "Then, you and I take her out to town and go on a little shopping trip. That should help repair the situation, and at least get you two back onto each others good sides."
Cordelia smiled, "Are you sure your wallet can take that kind of beating?" Vaike relaxed and closed his eyes. "For you two...I'd do a lot more..." Vaike said. He opened his eyes when he felt Cordelia's lips on his, seeing the knight sporting a large blush. Vaike gasped when he was pushed down forcefully onto the mattress.
Severa scowled as she threw open the door to her room, slamming it defiantly behind her. She began to disrobe, all while grinding her teeth in rage resisting the urge to head back to her parents' room and yell at them. Unfortunately it had turned into a habit for her. She did really regret treating her parents this way, but it was her way of dealing with the pain that was prominent from her future. Pain that she guessed would never disappear.
Severa sighed as she looked down, seeing that she was still wearing Robin's coat. "I guess I had better return this now." Severa whispered o herself. Severa slipped her shoes back on and opened her door again.
The blonde's twin ponytails swayed in the night, the wind picking really picking up. As Severa crossed the large expanse of Hotel rooms, it actually began to snow. It was nothing new to Severa, but seeing it this...peaceful, that was something she had never seen. In her future, it often meant less crops, less food, and cold nights. This snow, however, brought with it the promise of peace and a lovely night a couple could spend together curled up at a fire, sipping warm drinks.
Severa blushed as she imagined her and Robin in a similar situation, hoping that once the damned war was over she could actually experience those moments with him, even if it was so embarrassing to ask.
Harsh winds brought Severa back to reality. Even with her clothes and Robin's coat, it simply was too cold. She dreaded making the trek back to her room in such weather.
Robin, being the Grandmaster of the Ylissian Army, had the proper authority and money to be given executive hotel rooms. This right only given to Chrom and the royal family, as well as the two Khans, and ouf course high-paying customers. As the woman neared Robin's door, she caught Cynthia standing in a doorway, with a large figure's back to Severa. The figure wore very familiar black armor, sporting a crop of orange-red hair.
The figure leaned down to Cynthia, cupping her chin and giving her a kiss. Severa stopped walking forwards. Gerome!? Since when had this began? Severa slid into the shadows as Cynthia closed the door and Gerome turned towards her. The wyvern-rider walked past the spot where Severa was hiding, before stopping abruptly and turning his head over his shoulder.
"Hello Severa..." He spoke in his gravelly voice, eyes hidden behind that mask. Severa stepped out from her hiding spot and into lamplight. "Gerome." She replied curtly. "I...suppose you saw that, didn't you?" He asked, turning to face her. "Maybe I did, what's it to ya?" Severa mocked as she crossed her arms.
Gerome frowned. "I don't think Lucina or Chrom for that matter would particularly approve of our relationship..." He said. "Heh well, I can keep silent for a price..." Severa spoke while making the motion of a coin purse in her hand.
"Oh really?" Gerome spoke with a large grin on his face. "I wonder why you are down here so late Severa...? I don't believe your room or your parent's room is down here..." Gerome trailed off with a wicked glint on his...mask. "Oh...but isn't Robin's room here?" He finished with a very large smile.
"All-right, all-right! Jeez, silence for silence I get it..." Severa spoke quickly, waving her arms in front of her. "Good." Was all Gerome said before turning and stalking away into the growing snow-storm.
Severa turned and jogged towards Robin's door, knocking quickly on the wood as she danced from foot-to-foot in the cold. The door opened slowly, a tired-looking Robin blinking as he held up a lamp. Severa quickly darted past Robin into the room, slamming the door closed behind her. She let out a sigh, happy to be out of the freezing weather.
"So...hi?" Robin spoke from beside her. Severa jumped slightly, forgetting about the man she came to see briefly. "Oh...umm...this is yours..." Severa spoke while moving the overtly large coat on her frame. "Thanks." Robin said while placing the coat on a nearby hook. "Did you come all the way here for that?" He asked, moving across the large room to a fireplace located near the corner.
"Well...I guess I could have waited till morning. But be grateful I even bothered to show up!" Severa said while crossing her arms and looking away. Robin laughed to himself as he poured a kettle of liquid into two cups and handed one to Severa. Robin sat down on a couch in front of the fire, pulling a blanket across his shoulders. "Come here!" He said while gesturing to the seat beside him.
Severa shrugged and went over to the couch, sitting down in front of the raging fire. The orange light from the flames danced across the room, bathing it in a comforting glow. To Robin, it only complimented Severa's red eyes ad blonde hair. The blonde warrior wrapped herself up in the blanket and leaned into the couch, enjoying the refreshing warmth.
The two sat together in front of the fire, sipping away a their drinks and making small talk. Time passed slowly, which Severa was mentally thankful for, and when the fire eventually died out Severa and Robin lay intertwined on the couch.
In the morning Cordelia was going to kill him, but Robin could only smile at Severa's sleeping peaceful face.