Chapitre 2

"It's so warm out here..." Robin said, wiping sweat from her brow. They marched towards the Eastern castle to put Emmeryn into protection so no more attempts on her life were made. She moved her somewhat damp with sweat hair out from her vision, readjusting her sheathed Steel Sword to try and get the belt more comfortable. She earned a small laugh from the Exalt.

"You have my apologies, Robin." Emmeryn said, somehow managing to look regal and cool even in the beating heat of the canyon sun, the mark on her forehead seemingly shining. The sheperds followed behind them, Gaius, lost in his own thoughts and imagination, wondering when and if he'd get more sugar from the Princess anytime soon.

"...Gaius, you in there?" he suddenly snapped out of his reverie and turned to see the blue-haired prince looking at him questioningly.

"...What?" he asked, wiping some drool from thinking about the sweets.

"...Right." Chrom said, wiping sweat from his head, the blue hair matted together. "So, you've traveled a lot in your... line of work, correct?"

"Yup. Being a thief doesn't tend to make you many friends. Especially among the royalty of the world, Blue."

"...Blue? Anyways, I was asking because I haven't had a chance to see the world proper. The only travelling I've had is to other Royal courts, and frankly they all look the same."

Gaius looked at him without emotion, then shook his head, smiling. "You Royals really have no idea, do you? You think all of us commoners are free to do whatever, do go about like tourists and eat chocolate all day."

Chrom looked a bit taken aback. "Gaius, I'm willing to bet you know that isn't what I'm implying."

"So, what's got your smallclothes in a bunch? Tired of their silk, and the undying admiration of the people of your country?"

"My position is one of great comfort, albeit incredibly boring, stiff and repetitive. A comfortable prison but none the less a prison."

"Isn't that just too bad. Sounds like you can't count your blessings, Blue."

"I suppose it is true, Gaius. I have never experienced hunger, cold, or discomfort. I suppose I have no right to complain about my situation."

"Bingo." Gaius said, and popped a piece of chocolate into his mouth. He usually saved it for after a battle, but it was going to melt long before that. It put him in a terrible mood. "And besides, with your tactitian by your side, you have even less to complain about. You two seem somewhat... close." he said, grinning.

"What do you mean?" Chrom asked, watching as Gaius rolled his eyes and swallowed his candy.

"You are dense, Blue. What with all the time you two spend together, I'm surprised you haven't given her that ring you're wearing." Gaius said, feeling more uncomfortable with the sticky sugar on his fingers.

Chrom glared at him, looking at Robin flushing and Emmeryn pretending not to laugh at their conversation. "I have told you twice now, that Robin and I are friends." he took a second to think, the smiled somewhat. "I'm thinking that... considering you keep bringing her up, you might have a thing for her yourself."

Gaius seemed to consider it for a moment. "She's not bad lookin', Blue. I wouldn't mind unwrapping that." Chrom turned a shade of red, while Robin turned a dark red and whipped around.

"I-I'd prefer you not to talk about me that way, especially when I'm right here!" she exlcaimed, threatingly opening her Elwind tome. Gaius held up his hands, yielding.

"Hey, hey, I was just addressing his statement, Robin." Gaius said, sticking a lollipop in his mouth as he lowered his hands. Robin narrowed her eyes at him, and slowly closed her tome. "I'd take it as a compliment, anyw- ow!" Gaius was interrupted by Chrom hitting him with the pommel of his legendary blade, Falchion.

"That's enough from you." Chrom said, then he froze in his spot. Emmeryn noticed his lack of movement and turned to face him.

"Chrom? What is wrong?" she asked, as Chrom drew his Falchion.

"Something feels... off." he said, and as if on cue, Plegian men jumped in front of the line, and the nearest one launched his Hand Ax at Panne, which was swiftly knocked out of the air with a blast of Wind from Ricken, and Panne nodded her thanks, getting out her Beaststone. "I knew it! Emm, get behind me! Shepherds, draw your weapons!" Chrom shouted, slashing at a Barbarian soldier, narrowly dodging the oncoming attack. Robin's tactician mode kicked in as soon as the threat showed itself.

"Ricken, with Panne! Head towards the cliffside and use Elwind to take down any air support! Gaius, with me, I could use the agility when casting spells! Sumia, to Chrom! Move him around quickly!" Robin continued to shout out commands to each of the shepherds, blasting down Wyverns and Cavalry with ArcThunder, and the battle commenced.

"Ouch!" Robin exlcaimed as Lissa used her Mend staff to seal her bleeding wound on her arm.

"Sorry, Robin." Lissa said, checking the wound to make sure it was sealed. "It's better at healing but the sting of flesh rebinding to itself gets worse."

"I could tell. Thanks, Lissa." the white-haired tactician said, wiping sweat from her brow again, her clothes drenched with it from the intense fight.

"No problem. You're sure you don't want to take that heavy coat off?" she asked, running her hand through her own damp hair.

"No!" Robin exclaimed, then coughed. "Er, uh, I mean... I wouldn't. It's grown on me. And besides, my shirt is so wet it might be see through." she said, standing, then walking over to a rock and went behind it, not wanting to intrude on Chrom's family business, deciding instead to act like her tactician self. Lissa watched her walk off, and grinned, following her with an idea forming in her mind.

"I must go back, Chrom. The people of Ylisse need their leader. If they were to know I was away at such a time... it could lead to countless riots and death." the Exalt said, still as calm and cool as ever. Chrom looked at her as Phila voiced her objections. "I'm trusting you with this, Chrom. Deliver it to Ferox safely." Emmeryn spoke, taking out and handing to the Exalt-in-line the Fire Emblem.

"Emm! I can't take this and leave you!" the blue-haired lord exclaimed. As their conversation went on, Lissa went over to Robin after having been signaled.

"Hey, Lissa, climb on my shoulders. I need to see where the other troops are, and if they're close enough to be seen from here. I'm too short by myself." Lissa nodded and began to climb, and this was working to her advantage. Lissa stretched and almost stood to her full height.

"I can't see anyone, Robin!" she said, beginning to climb down.

"That's a relief. I thought that maybe Cordelia had under-estima- hey!" She yelped suddenly as Lissa, who had grabbed both her sleeves and yanked them back, allowing the coat to fall to the ground. She now stood there in wet clothing, allowing her small clothes to be visible. "Lissa!" she shouted, angry, as Lissa giggled, holding the coat.

"But I can see everything." shrugged the blonde healer as she giggled madly. Then, as if things couldn't get any worse for Robin, a familiar voice had sounded from around the rock they were behind.

"Yo, Lissa, You got any more of those candi- woah there. What's going on back here?" the voice belonged to Gaius. Robin couldn't speak, she was still in general shock, although she did feel a lot cooler. Her face was a a deep shade of red as she moved her arms to cover herself.

"Oh, it's nothing Gaius. She just got drenched. In sweat, that is, and I thought I'd help by removing her heavy coat." volunteered Lissa, walking over to give her the coat back, but was moving rather sluggishly. The orange-haired thief thought for a moment, scanning Robin with his eyes, then let out one simple word:

"Sweet."

Then suddenly, he felt a sharp pain across his face as he was slapped, and he spit his sucker on to the ground. "Damn..." he spoke weakly, having been knocked to the ground. "That was my last one..." Robin grabbed her coat from Lissa and gave her a reprimand, which Lissa failed to restrain her laughter during, and stormed off.

I'll end it there for now.

Okay, yeah, we're moving up to T rating now.

But, as you can see, I took some creative liberties with this, as in the game there's no Gaius there and Robin and Lissa are with Chrom and Emmeryn. I hope no one minds. And if you do... why are you here? You would've stopped halfway through this.

Anyways, reviews are always appreciated. Tell me what's good, what's bad, what's ugly, the like.

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I think.