Minerva for best Fire Emblem character. Ever.

This was fun to write mostly because of Minerva. Also because Cherche is one of my favourite female characters. Honestly, she's wonderful and I was happy to write for her.

Cherche I ~Meant to be~

"Hm, it's funny, being close like this just feels…right. It's as if it was always meant to be."

That was it…he had enough…

All this time spent trying to find a mate for Minerva, Cherche's loyal Wyvern, was an eye opener that was for sure. But it also meant he had to defend himself from fire breath when Minerva attempted to ATTACK her possible mates.

He enjoyed helping Cherche. But having to have her help his burns wasn't a wonderful thing…

"I'm very sorry about all of this, Robin."

"It's fine, really…I guess Minerva just doesn't like any of the males we found for her."

"I suppose not…Quite depressing…I looked forward to seeing her possible children…flying around, learning to breath fire- OH, WHAT A CUTE THOUGHT."

"OW, MY ARM."

"Oops! Sorry!"

The red haired woman always had a weird idea of what was cute. It was even weirder seeing as she ended up wrapping Robin's arm up too tightly with those bandages, really hurting the burn he received from Minerva.

"She really has a bite to her, huh…"

"Yes…You didn't have to intervene like that…you could have been worse off."

"Yes, well…that man's Wyvern would have been worse off against Minerva. Besides, she backed off when she realized she hurt me."

"She's been feeling sorry for herself ever since…"

From afar, Robin heard a little wail from said Wyvern, as she popped her head around the corner, whimpering as she watched her master bandage up her injured friend.

"It's okay, Minerva. You can come out. I don't blame you for this."

Clearly she blamed herself, not needing Robin to blame her. She wouldn't come out, just letting herself sulk back around the corner, whimpering.

"Oh…"

"Well, she really has grown fond of you. It must be all the time you've been spending with us. She liked you rather quickly, too! That's rare."

"I'm honored."

Yet again, he heard a little wail from Minerva, though, this time, she didn't poke her head around the corner. She just let out the wail to let Robin know she acknowledged what she said. Which was nice.

"It's sad that she's so picky…if you were a Wyvern, she'd probably love you."

"You wish I was a Wyvern?"

"Of course not. I'd be missing out on a good friend if you were. As much as Minerva having a mate would be wonderful, there'd be a hole in my life without you around, Robin."

"Awwww…"

"N-Not in that way!"

"The lady doth protest too much."

With a blush on her face, Cherche let out a little giggle, at least amused by Robin's antics…she even heard Minerva let out, what sounded like, a laugh from around her corner.

"Well, at least Minerva and I have each other...men don't seem to like either of us."

"Oh? Are you suggesting you've been looking for a husband? And that men aren't interested in you?"

"Yes…well, they're interested in ME. Just…as soon as they see Minerva they turn tail and run. Some men even tried to suggest that I left Minerva for them…I couldn't do it, though. I'd never leave Minerva."

Well, that wasn't a shock…the shock was that men would even TRY to tear them apart. Or that they would care that Minerva was there, in the first place…

Cherche was a stunning woman. Any man would be lucky to have her. Robin would be lucky to have her…and boy, did he want her…He wanted to protect her, he wanted to love her…but, he felt like he was just a friend to her. It's not like he wouldn't try, though.

"I can't believe they'd let a woman like you slip through their fingers over a Wyvern…Minerva is wonderful, as are you, Cherche."

"Ohh…if only all men thought the same way as you. Minerva is the cutest Wyvern! I don't know why most men can't see that."

"Huh…well, she is pretty cute. Even when she's feeling sorry for herself." Popping her head back around, Robin could swear Minerva was blushing as she let out a little whimper before giving him a small roar of appreciation. "You're welcome, Minerva."

"She's definitely fond of you. Come now, Minerva~!"

Upon her master's request, Minerva plodded out from her corner, making her way over to the duo before her, rubbing her head lightly against her master, her tail swaying around behind her.

"She seems better, at least."

"Yes! I'm glad she is. She felt terrible about your arm."

"It barely hurts now. I'm just glad she didn't go attacking the other Wyvern. That could have ended badly."

Nodding in agreement, Cherche petted the head of her precious Minerva, smiling sweetly as the Wyvern practically purred at her as she sat down beside her master.

"Well, everything is okay now. I won't push her into finding a mate, anymore."

"Maybe concentrate on finding yourself a husband?"

"I've long given up on a husband, Robin…"

"Hmm…How about this, then…"

"How about what-? Oh my!"

Cherche ended up in complete shock when Robin pulled out a small black, velvet box from his cloak and holding it up to her, showing the gold ring inside. Her jaw hung open in awe. Hell, even Minerva looked shocked as she stared at the shiny ring before looking back to her master, roaring a little to bring her out of her shock.

"Well, now…I must've shocked you."

"J-Just a little…b-but…why-?"

"Because of all this time I've spent with you. I've thought about my own life, watching you try help Minerva with her love life. I'm grateful that she chased away all my competition. I don't have to worry about another man trying to steal you from me…Cherche, I've fallen in love with you. I want you to marry me. I'd protect you and Minerva with my life and even love you both as you need."

"Oh, Robin…That's…yes! Yes of course I'll marry you!"

"I won't let either of you down. I promise."

"I feel bad, though…Minerva is all alone while I have found love."

"Well, I suppose I have enough love to share with you both. I'll love Minerva like a sister. A big sister."

"Aww…isn't that lovely, Minerva?"

The roar she let out was filled with glee as she nuzzled her large head against Robin's own head, purring at her master's new lover. "Woah, there…Minerva? MINERVA."

Suffice to say, Robin ended up on the floor with Minerva rolling around with him, practically playing with him as Cherche just watched, laughing at the two.

It was a surprise to see Robin looking so happy playing with a Wyvern. But, he really did love Minerva in the same way Cherche did. He loved Cherche even more.