Last time on Id (S.T.E.A.M.): Robin was nearly finished by Grima but his fellow members of the Shepherds gave him the support to fight on. Meanwhile Henry and his fellow members of S.T.E.A.M. are trying to find a way to help from their world. What will happen next? Let's find out!

"Any ideas Henry?" Scarecrow asked.

"Hang on I'm thinking."

"Maybe something Robin said might give you some kind of clue." Kathrine suggested.

"Yes. We are not pawns of some scripted fate. I believe we are more. Much more."

Henry's eyes widened.

"The invisible ties." Henry said.

"What?" Milton asked.

Henry walked to the edge of the balcony and looked up to the sky.

The team watched as the captain took a deep breath.

"ROBIN!"

Sure enough the man in front of Robin was none other than Abraham Lincoln. Former president of the United States and founder of S.T.E.A.M.

"Now then…Grima was it? If you don't mind I would like to have a few words with my friend here in private."

The president snapped his fingers and a bright light spawned around them.

"No! You can't be doing this! AAAARRRRGH!" Grima screamed as he disappeared in the light.

"That's more like it." The president smiled.

Robin found himself and the president standing in the sky as the light faded.

"Where are we?" Robin asked.

"You'll see in due time. But first I thought I should give you a little encouragement." The president smiled. "Now tell me friend. What troubles you?"

"What do you mean?" Robin asked.

"As I said it isn't like you to just give up."

Robin was silent for a moment.

"What am I? What have I been doing?"

"You are Robin. And you were about to save the world from that coward until he tried to remove you from the equation." The president responded.

Robin started to tremble.

"But I…I'm Grima! You saw what that monster looked like! He is me! I'm his vessel! Everything that happened in Lucina's future…It's all my doing! I don't deserve to exist! I don't deserve to have all those voices encourage me! I…I…."

Robin stopped talking as soon as he felt the president's hand on his shoulder.

"Tell me something. Would you ever slaughter innocent people for power or amusement?" the president asked.

"What!? No! Of course not!" Robin said in shock.

"Would Grima ever put his life in jeopardy for others?"

"No."

"Would you ever threaten to hurt people or make them suffer?"

"No."

"Would Grima ever prefer gaining friends instead of power?"

"No."

"Then there you go. It sounds like you two are quite different if you ask me." The president said.

Robin was silent.

"And I also know you are stronger than him."

"What?"

"Why else would he trap you in that void?" The president asked. "He's clearly afraid of you."

"Afraid?"

"As I said you have a secret weapon. Your invisible ties."

Robin stared at his hand.

"Invisible…ties…"

"How else could your friend's voices reach you? They are stronger than Grima's powers."

The president's smile widened.

"And don't forget. The Shepherds aren't the only ones you share such ties with."

"Huh?" Robin asked looking at the president with a confused look.

"ROBIN!"

Robin looked below him to see a familiar palace. And he could see a familiar man looking at the sky on the balcony.

"Henry!?"

Henry couldn't see Robin but he didn't need to. Something told the captain that his words would reach him.

"You're not seriously going to let that monster win are you!? Stay strong! You can win this! I know you can!"

Robin was amazed.

"Henry…"

The others on the balcony looked at each other and nodded before running up to Henry and looked up at the sky like he was.

"A man is worth more than any dragon! Now bring the hammer down on this hunk of ugly!"

"John…"

"Don't let go of your courage! Just brave through anything that he can throw at ya!"

"Lion…"

"Just a little further and balance will be restored to your world! Don't give up now!"

"Tiger Lily…"

"Come on now, Robin! You can fix any problem! You're a genius!"

"Tom…"

"That dragon will make one fine catch! Set sail and bring it down! There she blows!"

"Queequeg…"

"You've got a bigger brain than him! You can do anything you set your mind to! Isn't that what being a tactician is all about?"

"Scarecrow…"

"According to my calculations your chances of victory are slim. But from the data I collected on you there is a high chance you will increase your odds somehow."

"Professor..."

"That foul creature caused so much pain to even the weak and the poor. Take aim and serve the justice that is due!"

"Fox…"

"Stand strong Robin! The true battle has only just begun!"

"Califia…"

"That hideous fiend allowed his heart to rust! Put your heart into protecting the people you care about! Let your soul shine!"

"Tin Man…"

"Your almost there! Just a little further and your adventure will be finished! Then you and Lucina can live happily ever after as a prince and princess should!"

"Dorothy…"

"Your story has been a master piece and now you are at the best part! Please don't let it be a sour ending!"

"Milton…"

"You can navigate your way out of this! If anyone can it's you!"

"Katherine…"

"Your course is clear Robin! Take flight and venture forth into your new future!"

"Helmsman…"

"You can do this Robin! You have pulled through in the darkest times! Your determination is the strongest weapon of all!"

"Tactical Officer…"

"You have saved our world from destruction! I believe you can do the same for yours! Along with those brave men and women by your side!"

"Queen Victoria…"

"Give this battle everything you've got solider! We're all with you until the very end!"

"General Grant…"

"You final task is at hand. As your allies and your friends we offer you our full support in saving your world as you did ours."

"Queen Ozma…"

"We all know what you are capable of. Your bounds with us and you otherworldly friends are the greatest magic I have ever seen!"

"Wizard of Oz…"

"You are a member of S.T.E.A.M. and our friend Robin! Our strength is yours! We can defeat Grima together!" Henry said as everyone saluted.

A warm smile appeared on Robin's face.

"And that's not all." The president smiled.

He snapped his fingers again and they found themselves in a night sky.

"Where are we now?" Robin asked.

"Don't give up Robin!"

Robin looked down to see Ike.

"You and your friends can perform any miracle! The bounds you share are unbeatable!"

"Ike…"

The president snapped his fingers again and they were in a different sky that Roy was staring into.

"You cannot lose! For your friends and all those you must protect! If you don't who will?!"

"Roy…"

The President snapped his fingers again and they were above a palace.

"Your cause is just Robin! You cannot fail! We all believe in you and offer you all of our strength!"

"Marth…"

The president snapped his fingers one last time and they were in an area filled with light similar to the dark one Grima brought Robin to.

"Now do you see Robin? This is the greatest difference between you and Grima."

Robin closed his eyes and smiled.

"Everyone…."

"All you need to do is believe in yourself." the president said.

"Mr. President….I can't thank you enough."

"Don't thank me. I am only one link in the chain you created."

Then they heard a voice.

"Return to us, Robin! Your bond with us is stronger than even the fell dragon's might!"

"Chrom!" Robin smiled. "I'm coming, Chrom! Hold on!"

"Looks like it's time for you to go back." The president smiled.

"Mr. President….thank you for saving me. And for all your kindness you showed from the day we met."

"I'm always glad to help Robin. And if you ever need me again just remember our bounds. As I said I have always made my choices by a simple formula: What helps the most people? And besides you helped save my world. It's only fair if I did the same for yours. You deserve the medal you were given. You, Lucina, Chrom and the rest of the team."

Robin looked at the medal that he receive at the awards ceremony that he kept in his pocket.

"It's not only a symbol of your courage. It is also proof of the power of the bounds you all share in both our worlds."

The president outstretched his hand to Robin.

"Take care of those friends of yours Robin. All of them."

Robin nodded and grabbed the president's hand. Suddenly he started to glow.

"Now one last time my friend…" the president said as both men saluted with a smile.

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

"Sir, yes, sir!"

A bright light surrounded Robin until he was back on Grima's back with his friends.

"Robin!" they cheered.

"Took a while didn't you?" Chrom smirked.

"Sorry about that." Robin smiled. "I was catching up with an old friend."

Suddenly Naga's voice called to them.

"Children of man, take my power! Rise now, and face the fell dragon!"

A bright light shined on the Shepherds restoring their strength.

The avatar of Grima glared at Robin. "Damn you Robin! Who was that blasted man!? What did he do!? How dare he interfere with me!?"

"Not just one man Grima!" Robin said.

Chrom and Lucina came to his side.

"What is he talking about Robin?" Chrom asked.

Robin smiled and showed them his medal.

"I see." Chrom smiled.

"Even now they do whatever they can for our sake." Lucina smiled.

"Bah, no matter! Rise my servants! Dispose of this scum!" Grima yelled.

Suddenly more soldiers appeared.

"This is it everyone!" Robin said drawing his sword.

"Let's tip the scales!"

"Let's tip the scales!"

"Atta boy Robin!" John cheered as the team looked at the events unfolding from the wizard's orb.

"You asked for it!

"Yee-haw! It worked!" Tom cheered.

"Pick a god and pray!"

"Now there's nothing to worry about right wizard?" Dorothy asked. "Robin's going to be okay now!"

"To hell with you!"

"Maybe…but maybe not."

"One for the bards!"

Everyone turned to the wizard in confusion.

"Looks like Teach just got tenure!"

"I fear there is something else I learned from this sphere. Grima is immortal."

"I love this part!"

"WHAT!?" the team asked.

"Begone, foul miscreation!"

"Naga's power will only let Chrom force it to sleep."

"Come on, look at me!"

"Will it ever wake up again if he succeeds?" Queen Victoria asked.

"I'll end this now!"

"It may it may not." Ozma said.

"I'll make this quick!"

"But we do know that Chrom wouldn't be the first to seal away Grima if he does."

"Don't look down on me!"

"Damn! So he might just come back again someday!" Henry growled.

"I will ruin you!"

"Wizard, surly there must be a way to break this unholy cycle!" Lion insisted.

"For the warren!"

"There is one way Grima can die."

"So long, sucker!"

"How?" Kathrine asked.

"That's quite enough!"

"According to Naga….he must kill himself." The wizard said.

"Greagor Smash!"

"Ya mean he has to commit suicide?!" Tom asked.

"You stupid bully!"

"Exactly and he would never do that."

"Repent, sinner!"

"However…."

"You're already dead…"

Notice how the Grima we see on the battlefield is identical to Robin?"

"Stop staring!"

Everyone looked back at the battle from the orb.

"Rest in pieces!"

"You're right. Why is that? Are they related?" the tactical officer asked.

"Special delivery!"

"No. It's because Robin….is Grima." Ozma said.

"Submit!"

"HUH!?" the team asked.

"Don't try this at home!"

"He was meant to be a vessel for Grima."

"Let's make a scene!"

"The Grima on the battlefield is actually the Grima from Lucina's future." The wizard added.

"C'mon, Donny!"

"Apparently he followed her to the past but Naga says that he, the present Grima and Robin all share the same heart." Ozma said.

"Ca-ching!"

"I see." Randolph said. "So therefore if Robin were to deliver the final blow to Grima..."

"Hand…hungers…"

"It will count as that overgrown snake killing himself! And his future counterpart!" Califia finished.

"This is your last dance!"

"Robin knows about this, yeah?" Queequeg asked.

"Get busy dyin'!"

"He was the one who thought of it." The wizard smiled.

"This'll do it!"

"Of course he did." General Grant chuckled. "A plain that cleaver has Robin written all over it in block capitals!"

"This is the end, friend!"

"Tell me about it sir." Henry smirked.

"You're boring me!"

"But wait. You said Robin and Grima have the same heart." Tiger Lily said.

"This is farewell!"

"Doesn't that mean…"

"No, YOU go extinct!"

"Yes." Ozma said. "If he kills Grima he will also end himself."

"You were a fine subject!"

"WHAT!?" the team asked.

"BLOOD AND THUNDER!"

"Do you think he'll do it!?" Lion asked.

"Ha! I'm not scared of you!"

"After they learned this Chrom made Robin promise he wouldn't." Ozma said.

"Goodbye…"

"Phew!" Tom said. "That had me worried."

"You're an eyesore!"

"Hold on kid." John said. "Not to make the man sound like a liar but who's to say he won't do it anyway for the sake of saving mankind from Grima for good?"

"Stand up and fight!"

"That does sounds like something he would do…." The Milton admitted.

"…Now!"

"So what happens to him if he does kill Grima?" the helmsmen asked.

"Your time is short!"

"According to Naga he will disappear…." Ozma said.

"All good things must end."

"But there is a small chance that he may return if his ties with his friends are strong enough."

"For the blue flame!"

"But if they aren't?" Grant asked.

"Time to even the odds!"

"He will cease to exist."

If anybody is wondering which critical hit quote belongs to who it's in the same order as when they were calling out to Robin in the last chapter with Lissa at the start and Morgan at the end. Will the Shepherds defeat Grima? What decision will Robin make? Who is Batman? Find out all this (And don't say it's this "Bruce Wayne" character. That's what they all say.) and more next time!