Alright, here's chapter three!

Thank you so much to user Strawberry Eggs for the helpful reviews ^^ I'm glad you think my Gaius and Sumia are in character. It's easier for me to write Sumia because I can relate more to her while Gaius is a bit trickier. If most chapters are mainly Sumia-focused then it really isn't intentional on my part lol. Please keep reviewing, it's really helpful!

She also pointed out something I forgot to mention: these chapters won't be in chronological order. I mean maybe some will be, but I'm really just following a prompt list and letting my mind come up with the story as I go.

Anyways, happy reading!

Sumia was deep in thought as she pushed aside the flaps of her tent and slipped inside. Gaius, who was relaxing with his hands behind his head on their shared cot, lazily shifted his gaze towards his wife. Noticing the distress on her face, he immediately sat up. "What's wrong, honeybuns?"

"Oh, Gaius. I didn't know you were back from training with the others already. Nothing's wrong, silly," she managed a weak smile, but the thief saw right through her.

"Uh-uh, not gonna cut it, sweetheart," he shook his head. "Lying was never your forte and I know you well enough to know when something's up. Now come sit with your stud muffin and tell me what's up," he said as he spread his arms apart and motioned for her to join him on the cot.

Sumia sighed as she dragged herself into his embrace, the day's events weighed heavily on her mind. Feeling Gaius's arms encircle her waist, her body instantly relaxed and gave in to him. Wrapping her arms around his middle, she breathed in his sweet scent and thought back to her conversation with their daughter. "I had a little chat with Cynthia today."

"Hmm," she felt his hum reverberate through his chest as he stroked her hair.

"It seemed like she was intimidated by me at first," at this Gaius stopped playing with her hair and looked down at her. How could anyone be intimidated by his sweet wife? If anything, she was one of the least threatening of the Shepherds at first glance. "She wanted me to treat her like any other soldier. She didn't even want me to think of her as a friend, let alone our daughter!"

"That's… odd. Maybe you were really different in her future?"

"That's just it! I don't think that I spent any time with her at all in the future. All she knows of me are the legends and stories that she had heard from other people… What kind of mother was I to her?" Sumia lowered her gaze to her lap forlornly.

Noticing the change in her attitude, Gaius pulled her into his lap and cradled her to his chest. "You were probably just trying to make sure she would be safe, even if it meant you wouldn't be there for her physically."

"I know, but the 'legends' that she was told… they were a little bit concerning."

"Really? How so?"

"For one, she said I was known as one of the greatest Pegasus knights in history," she grumbled.

He chuckled lowly in her ear. "If I didn't know any better, I would think that something like that is an achievement to be proud of."

"But look at me! I can't walk across camp without causing some sort of accident along the way. You've even had to carry me a few times!"

"Aw, Stumbles," she cringed at her old nickname, but he clutched her tighter to him. "You're still young, I'm sure there will be plenty of time for you to build up your reputation. I'd wager one of your crowberry pies and at least three peach tarts that the legends of the future don't expect you to be the greatest Pegasus knight of our time in a fortnight."

"I suppose you're right… But she told me of other legends that made me sound like I was crazy!" she unwound her arms from around his waist and used her hands to emphasize her point. "She said I went into a blood frenzy!" she exclaimed. He looked down at her with confusion written across his face. "I downed friends and foes alike!" she sat up and was so distraught by her next thought that she didn't even feel the top of her head connect with Gaius's chin, or hear his pained groan as he fell backwards onto the cot. "What if I downed you in one of those battles?! What if I'm the real reason that Cynthia lost her father?! I would never forgive myself!"

Sumia suddenly noticed the absence of his arms and looked behind her. "Gaius?!" she stood up and looked down at him. His arms were splayed out to the sides, there was a thin line of blood trickling out of his nose and she could tell that he had the signs of a bruise beginning to form under his chin. "Gaius are you alright, what happened?! Oh gods, I headbutted you again, didn't I?!" she internally cursed her Iron Skull once again when she realized that she had done what she had just been worrying her future self might have done. "Naga, I've downed my own husband!" she yelped and was about to run and get a healer when she felt his hand grasp her wrist.

"Calm down, will you? I'm not going down that easily. At least, not again," he mumbled the last part to himself, wiping the blood from his nose. "Now c'mere," pulling her back into his arms, he sat her down and looked her straight in the eyes. "Listen to me. I'm sure that the future you was just doing what she thought was best for Cynthia, just like I know you would do for her right now. I've done my fair share of storytelling to know that legends and stories are never told the same way twice. Someone's always messin' something up somewhere down the line, so who knows if what she heard was true or not. Besides, I'm sure you wouldn't off me on purpose; you love me waaaay too much to do that," he said, lightening his tone by the end of his little speech and flashing her a smirk.

"You're right, I'm being silly," she giggled as she stroked the hair out of his face lovingly.

"That's my girl," he grinned. "And hey, if you're still worried about making history, you could be known for being the sexiest Pegasus knight around, no offense to Cordelia or anything," her eyes widened at his boldness. "If that's not settling with you, how about the Pegasus knight with the most kids? I'll help you out with that one right now," he murmured into her ear suggestively. "I wouldn't mind a big family."

Feeling her face burning hotter than ever, she squealed as his lips trailed down her neck. "Gaius!" Eventually she relaxed against him once more and melted into his embrace. "I don't think I'll ever get used to your teasing, no matter how long we're together. Strangely enough, I can't find it in me to care," she sighed happily.

"Good, because I promised you a lifetime of happiness together and if you got used to me too soon, I'd be afraid of you getting bored with me. How would I ever fit the bill then?"

"Oh, Gaius," she looked at him seriously. "That will never happen, never. Not for as long as I live," she smiled as his lips found hers. "I love you."

"I love you too, Sumia. To the end of our days."

Sorry if either of them felt OOC, I just kinda let the words flow lol. I spent more time than usual reading this one over because I felt the last chapter was a little bit lacking. Hopefully this chapter is better! Besides, I would think that married life would have some sort of affect on them lol.

Inspiration for this chapter came from Sumia and Cynthia's C-support so if the wording sounded familiar, I modeled it from their conversation. I don't usually outline what I plan to write beforehand, so all I had was that idea in mind and the end being Gaius's pervy line about going down in history with the biggest family ^^

As always, read and review! They really help out, and bring a smile to my face (as lame as that sounds).