Everyone was preparing themselves for the final battle. Marth and the otherworldly warriors didn't have as much equipment to prepare so Robin and Lucina were discussing tactics with Roy while Marth Chrom and Ike were discussing the time he was from.

"So you are on a quest to avert the doomed future you came from?" Roy asked Lucina.

"Yes."

"It must be hard to take such a responsibility…."

"It was. But after meeting Robin and my father I feel much more confident."

"I'm glad we could help you." Robin said with a smile.

"It is good to have friends and family to rely on." Roy said. "It is important that others reach out to each other.

"History did say you were always kind to your comrades." Robin said.

"Does it? The president told me that Marth and Ike are legends in your time but I didn't think I would be one."

"They say Roy the Young Lion was kind and cunning and always wanted to avoid bloodshed despite his strength." Robin said.

"Young Lion?" Roy asked.

"So, is it true Roy?" Lucina asked.

"Well I agree that I do what I can do for my friends and that I would avoid violence whenever I can….but I don't have strength that would compare to Marth or Ike. If I did perhaps I could have saved lord Hector…Lilina's father."

"Yes…I hear that Lord Hector was a brave warrior….what happened to him was tragic." Lucina said.

"If it helps I know how you feel…." Robin said. "My failure to save Chrom's sister Emmeryn still haunts me."

"A pain I know too well."

"As do Lilina and I." Roy said as he clutched his fists. "She didn't deserve such a devastating loss. I will never forget the day I told her that her father passed away…she tried not to show pain or fear….she said she was prepared for it…but I could see the pain in her eyes…lord Hector was a great man that everyone respected….we had no way we could have prepared for or predict the cruel fate he suffered…."

Robin looked down for a moment before he spoke again.

"I think you may be wrong about that Roy…"

"What?"

"Perhaps I shouldn't be telling you this…But did you know about Armads?"

"Armads? The legendary weapon that lord Hector used when he fought alongside my father?"

"Yes…as a tactician I have been studying anything I could get my hands on and come across a book about the eight Legendary Weapons of Elibe. Out of all of them Armads frightened me the most."

"Why?"

"It said that he who wields Armads shall not die peacefully, but in battle. I also read that Hector accepted the weapon knowing that to stay by Eliwood's side."

Despite how calmly he normally took things hearing this surprised Roy.

"He did that…for father!?"

"That is what I know from what text I could find about him and the weapon."

Roy thought back to something his father said when he was a child.

"I more than anyone am well aware that Hector is a strong warrior and that he can take care of himself. And I know we live in a time of peace….but sometimes I cannot help but worry about him. He has a habit of doing things without thinking."

Then he remembered what Lilina said when he told her what happened to her father.

"No…It's okay. I…was prepared for this…I'm a warrior's daughter. I've been taught not to panic in times like this."

Roy pieced it together.

"Father…Lilina…you knew about this, didn't you? You knew it was only a matter of time…."

Robin sighed. "I'm sorry Roy…perhaps I shouldn't have said anything."

"No, it's okay. I'm glad you did." Roy said before trying to change the subject. "But anyway, history remembers lord Hector as a brave warrior right?" Roy said trying to change the subject. "What about my father?"

"Lord Eliwood is also remembered as a hero that saved the world from the Dark Druid Nergal."

"I see." Roy smiled. "By the way, Lucina, I was wondering…are you and Chrom by any chance..."

"Thank you both for saving my best friend and daughter." Chrom said.

"No problem." Ike said.

"It is an honor to meet you." Marth said. "Robin and Lucina have said many good things about you."

Chrom laughed. "They think to highly of me."

"Funny. That's what I usually say to everyone else."

The three men turned around to see Henry with John close behind.

"How did you know that!?" Lucina asked.

"I noticed some similarities. Does he know about it?" Roy asked.

"No." Robin said. "It's best he didn't know. I told Chrom that as well."

"I see. But Marth is pretty sharp. I wouldn't be surprised if he found out."

"Perhaps…but could you promise to keep it a secret?" Robin asked.

"Very well." Roy replied.

"Ah, Henry, John. You're ready?" Ike asked.

"Yep. What are you guy up to?" The captain asked.

"We were talking about Chrom's time." Marth replied.

"It must have been surprising to see your future daughter." Henry said.

"How did you know she was telling the truth?" John said.

"She saved my life. And both my sisters. Besides I would rather regret trusting someone than not trusting them."

"I feel the same sire." Henry smiled.

"Just call me Chrom. Anyway, how have they been doing while I was away?"

"Just fine. Although they get flustered when the topic of them obviously being a couple is brought up and we've all been enjoying every second of making fun of them for it." Henry grinned.

Chrom laughed.

"Yes I suppose some of our friends teasing them planted that seed."

"You sound pretty happy about them being together." John grinned.

"Why wouldn't I? Actually it was obvious that they had feelings for each other at the start. Between us my wife Sumia my sister Lissa and I were the ones to secretly give them a little push to confess how they feel to each other."

"I heard you were many things Chrom but I don't recall Robin or your daughter mentioning cupid being one of them." Henry joked.

"What can I say? If Robin can make her happy who am I to complain? Besides out of all the people Lucina could fall in love with I'm glad she picked someone I trust. Also I don't know if you heard this but Robin lost his memory when I found him so until he confessed his feelings to Lucina he probably didn't know what it's like to be loved by anyone."

"Ah, yes. I suppose the poor guy doesn't remember his family dose he?" Ike asked.

Chrom looked down.

"He said I was his…his son."

"What?!...Is this true?

"I don't know….But I also don't know it's a lie. Loath as I am to say it, I felt a…a strange connection between us."

"Yeah…so I'm happy for him that he can feel loved by someone."

"Chrom I have a question."

"Yes, Marth?"

"I noticed you and Lucina use the same sword."

"Yes. She told me it's all she had left of me after my death in her future."

"Is that sword by any chance…"

Suddenly the president's voice appeared on the speakers

"Attention all hands, report to the briefing room."

"Come on, we should go." Henry said.

"You were saying Marth?" Chrom asked.

"Actually…never mind. Such distractions can wait."

The president was looking at Queen Victoria from a monitor.

"It took war from the stars to unite the nations of earth, but unite us it has. Unfortunately, the war itself is going rather poorly."

"My team is risking everything to strike at the heart of the foe." The president said. "You must find a way to endure until our mission is complete."

"That is all we can do. Thank you, Mr. President. Give our best wishes to your brave men and women. May fortune smile upon you…for the sake of us all." the queen said before the monitor turned off.

The president turned to the team.

"My friends, one way or the other, this will be our final struggle. Nothing less than humanity's continued existence is at stake. Yet even in the face of so dire a threat…I find myself at peace. Because I fight along with the finest soldiers in two worlds. And my faith in each and every one of you is absolute."

Everyone smiled at their leader's confidence.

"Now, one last time, I have the privilege of telling you…"

Everyone saluted. Knowing what he was going to say next.

"FULL S.T.E.A.M. AHEAD!"

"SIR, YES, SIR!"

The team held up the Emerald Keys and were soon in front of the hole where they left.

"This is it everyone." Henry said.

And with that the team jumped down.

The area was very dark.

"I can barely see a dang thing down here!" Dorothy said.

"Stay close everyone." Marth said.

"Can you still hear me down here?" the president asked over the wireless.

"Loud and clear." Henry said. (Causing Chrom and Roy who just received wireless earpieces from Katherine to jump.)

"You'll get used to it." Robin reassured them.

"Ah, memories." John chuckled.

"Looks like there's something up ahead." Lion said.

As the team moved forward Robin stopped when he saw a giant eye on the ceiling.

"D-did that thing…move just now?"

He then noticed that Lucina was about to step on a crack in the floor right under it.

"LUCINA, WATCH OUT!"

Robin ran up to her and dove into her tackling her to the ground and moving her out of the way just as the giant eye fell to the ground and exploded.

"Lucina! Robin! Are you two alright!?" Chrom asked running up to them.

"Yes. Thank you Robin." Lucina said.

"Is now a good time for you two to get cozy there?" Tom asked with a grin as he saw the two of them on the ground.

"Is now a good time for bad jokes?" Robin asked as their faces turned red again.

"Was that an eye?" Tiger Lilly asked.

Henry saw a smaller one on the wall and shot it.

The eye exploded.

"Looks like they set up some traps." Henry said. "Everyone stay away from the eyes. If you see one shoot it."

After moving down the hall and destroying all the eyes they came across the team found a large circular shaped door with a green veil of energy protecting it.

"This Great Shugguth must be beyond that door." Roy said.

"We'll need to do something about this barrier first." Tin Man said.

"It appears to be similar to the one the Generator used at the White House." Randolph said.

"The source must be nearby." Kathrine said over the wireless. "Find and eliminate it."

Dorothy called to the team. "Hey, guys! I see two pathways over here!"

Then an army of Hounds and Prowlers found them.

Dorothy covered her mouth.

"Oops."

"We don't have all day!" Robin said. "We should send some of the team to search for the Generator while we deal with this!"

"Dorothy, Lion, Scarecrow, Tin man and Tiger Lily, you guys take the Left path! Tom, Queequeg, Fox, professor and Califia, take the Right!" Henry said. "The rest of us can handle this!"

"We'll create an opening for you!" Roy said.

Chrom and Roy slashed through them with their swords. The rest of the team followed them.

After taking down some of the aliens the teams saw two gaps in their forces and used them to head for the doors.

Dorothy's team hurried down the hall but besides some unaware Prowlers and a few eyes they didn't meet much resistance.

"This seems too easy." Lion said.

"Let's not question it. The earth is freezing as we speak!" Scarecrow said.

Soon they found a Generator.

"There it is." Lion said.

"Hey, guys!" a voice called.

They turned to see Tom and the rest of his team on the other side of a large gap in the floor.

Near them was a second Generator.

"Looks like there's two of em'." Tom said.

"Then we take them both down!" Califia told him.

After shooting the pulsing purple spheres the Generators turned to ice and shattered.

"We did it!" Dorothy cheered.

"This is Lion. Two Generators have been destroyed."

"I can tell." Henry said. "The barrier is gone. Good work everyone!"

"We finished things here to." John said. "Now all that's left is-

Before he could finish more aliens appeared surrounding the teams. Consisting of Prowler, Berserkers and a Queen on each side.

Meanwhile Henry's group was surrounded by Prowlers and two Dreadnoughts.

"I knew it!" Lion growled.

"Enemy reinforcements have us surrounded!" Tiger Lily said.

"Us too!" Queequeg added.

"Same here!" Ike said.

"Damn!" Henry growled. "Let's take them down, quick!"

"Henry, wait."

"What is it Robin?"

"You heard what General Grant said. The planet will be frozen before long. You have to stop the Shugguth now."

"And what will you do?"

"I'm going to deal with this and then help the others." The tactician replied stepping forward.

"By yourself?" John asked.

"No you won't." Lucina said. "Not without me."

"If you two are staying then so am I." Chrom added.

"I will as well." Roy added. "The rest of you should go with Henry."

"Are you sure?" John asked. "It took Ike's best move to deal with one of the big guys."

"I'm a tactician remember?" Robin smiled. "I'll think of something."

"Be careful." Marth said.

"You to." Robin smiled.

With that Henry, John, Marth and Ike went through the door.

Roy took a deep breath.

"I can't die here."

"Lilina…"

"We'll always be together…right?"

"…Of course."

"…"

"I have already told this to Lilina…please take care of her too…She…may seem strong…But she is still a child…Please…give her support…

"…Yes, I will."

"Well…this is it." Roy said. "Are you ready?"

"I'm always ready." Chrom smiled.

"I am prepared." Lucina said calmly.

Robin pointed his Levin sword forward.

"Let's tip the scales!"

As Henry's team entered the next room they noticed one thing right away.

"Man. It's colder in here than the rest of the base." John said.

"Look."

Marth pointed to the end of the large room at the biggest monster the team saw with a sideways mouth and tubes coming out it.

Sure enough The Great Shugguth was there surrounded by intense cold winds.

"You don't look so tough." Henry said.

"We're not alone." Ike said.

Suddenly a monster landed in front of the Shugguth.

"You again." Henry said.

The Starface landed and created a blue barrier in front of the Shugguth.

"Looks like it's prepared to die defending the Shugguth." Marth said.

"Then I would be more than happy to oblige." John grinned.

"We will have to reach it first." Marth said.

Suddenly the monster let out a screech.

Soon aliens of many types from Slashers to Rippers filled the room.

Henry looked straight ahead.

"Let's go."

The team rushed through striking down every alien in their path.

Henry rolled under a Prowlers attack and shot it in the face.

Marth jumped above a Scourge and slammed Falchion into it.

John blew up a Hound with his grenade launcher.

Ike let loss a shockwave that destroyed a Crasher.

They stormed through the room until they finally were face to face with the leader.

"This is it." Marth said. "En garde!"

Henry pointed his gun at it.

"Let's end this once and for all!"

So yeah I made a callback to Roy's game after a little research. And yes I see Chrom being perfectly fine with Robin being with Lucina. Honestly I don't understand why some people think otherwise. I mean let's think about it. Being the tactician that makes the major decisions means Chrom and Lucina's lives as well as everyone else he cares about are in Robins hands so needless to say Chrom already trusts him a lot so is it really that hard to imagine Chrom trusting him with his daughter? I don't think it is. Anyway will our heroes defeat Starface? Will they stop the Shugguth in time? Will we get a satisfying final battle? Find out all this (I'll do my best. This is my first fic after all.) and more next time!