Robin groaned at the incessant knocking on his door. He made a futile attempt to ignore it, but he could not do it. In defeat, Robin crawled out of bed and answered the door.

"I'm up!" he grumbled at the family wake-up call.

"You don't have to be so grumpy," Sumia commented as she adjusted Cindy's hood. The infant was in a bunny themed onesie, but she was not the only one dressed up. Lucy was dressed in a bright pink dress with bunny ears. Sumia was similarly dressed herself, but Chrom had somehow been roped into going all out.

"There is plenty reason to be grumpy because I just know you're going to try to get me to wear one of those ridiculous outfits."

"Come on! It's fun!"

"I don't see the fun in humiliating myself."

"Fine," Chrom put his hands up, "But at least come to the festival."

Robin sighed, "Alright, just let me get dress at least."

Robin closed the door and pulled out a fresh pair of clothes. Perhaps he was being a bit moody, but he had to admit that he had been in a bit of a sour mood as of late. He had returned from his near death experience a few weeks ago, and he had quickly learned of a missing presence. Without her, he felt empty.

Robin sighed again and got dressed. No sense in dwelling on it. She was adamant about leaving. He doubted he would ever see her again.

"Happy?" Robin asked once he rejoined the family outside his door.

"Yes," Chrom slapped him on the shoulder, "Now let's go at least try to have some fun."

Despite Robin's dour mood, he had to admit that the festival was quite the sight to behold. Decorations were everywhere and the people were bustling as they set about to enjoy the festivities and the end of winter.

Chrom led them to a square where the Shepherds had been gathering as honored guests. Well, as many as made it. Lucy soon dragged Sumia to look at some of the candy and painted eggs leaving Chrom with Robin.

"I've been meaning to ask, why are you carrying that thing around?"

"What? This?" Chrom removed the carrot themed axe from his shoulder, "It's for the festival."

"Of course it is."

"Speaking of which, it's about time for me to go officially open the festival."

"Guess I'll take a look around then."

"Alright, see you later."

Left to his own devices, Robin started to walk around the square. He came across a table of painted eggs. Robin marveled at the skill that must have gone into some of them, but others seemed rather…off. They actually reminded him of her with their bright fluorescent colors.

He was so caught up in the gaudy eggs that he nearly bumped into a woman wearing a bunny suit. She had clearly gone all out for the festival.

"Excuse me, I wasn't–" His words died in his throat when she turned to face him.

"Oh! Robin!"

"L-Lucina!" There stood the love of his life. In a bunny suit. That was somehow simultaneously the most adorable and hottest thing he had ever seen, "I thought you had left?"

"I went to look for you. I felt somewhat responsible for what I did to you. I felt like I had pushed you to do what you did. When I heard that you had returned, I determined to make this spring festival extra special."

"How long have you been here?"

"Only a few days," Lucina looked down to avoid looking at Robin causing her bunny ears to droop, "I wasn't sure how you would react to my being here. I-I wasn't even sure if I could face you again."

"Don't say that," Robin pushed her chin up so she would face him, "I don't blame you. I'm just glad to see you again. I thought I'd never see you again." Both blushed at his proclamation, "So, um, you painted these eggs?"

"Oh, yes, some of them. I found some paint in the castle's storage. What do you think of this one," She showed him a very colorful egg complete with the brand of the Exalt, "It's my favorite."

"It reminds me of you," Robin smiled, "You didn't have to do all this for me."

"I-I wanted to do it."

"Well, thank you. You certainly went all out."

"Thank you. At first, I wasn't sure about this outfit, but it is quite fashionable, isn't it?"

"It's…eye catching."

"You hate it, don't you?" Lucina sighed, "I've been told that my fashion sense is lacking."

"N-no! I don't hate it. I think you look great, but…I–"

"What is it?" She looked at him with big, blue innocent eyes. How could he tell her that he did not like the idea of other men seeing her dressed like that? They were not together. He had no right to act like they were.

"Never mind. Would you care to join me for the festival?"

"Really? Are you certain? You don't have to if you don't want to."

"I would love to spend the day with you."

"W-well, if you insist."

Robin held his arm out, "Shall we?"

Lucina smiled and interlocked her arm with his, "Yes, let's."

Robin was in awe of the childlike wonder Lucina demonstrated at the festival. Granted, all the bright colors were right up her alley. Lucina seemed so free compared to how she used to be. Without the weight of the world on her shoulders, she was enjoying life, and her exuberance was contagious.

Robin and Lucina were at the table with the eggs when Chrom stood to open the festival. Unfortunately, he did not get to start as the square was attacked.

"A-are those bandits?" Lucina asked in shock.

"What bandit would be stupid enough to attack a square with a bunch of Shepherds in it?" Nevertheless, they were there.

"We have to stop them!" Lucina prepared to rush into the fray, but Robin grabbed her by the arm and pulled her back before she could.

"You don't even have a weapon!" Robin reprimanded while pulling out his tome, "Focus on getting everyone out safely."

Lucina reluctantly agreed as Robin went off to join Chrom and a few of the other Shepherds who were holding off the attackers.

"Come on, Chrom! I've seen you do better than that," Robin noticed the Exalt was not as effective as usual.

"What do you expect? This thing is a prop! It isn't even sharp!" Despite his words, he kept swinging at the enemy to surprising effect given the state of his "weapon."

"Why bring a fake weapon?"

"This is a festival. For fun. Bringing a weapon makes you the weird one!"

"No, it makes me prepared," Before Robin could cast again, Lon'qu jumped from a table behind him and cut down a brigand, "See! He gets it!"

Chrom groaned as he swung his axe harder.

With the civilians evacuated, Lucina was scanning the battle for a discarded weapon she could use, but before she found one, she noticed a small dual getting dangerously close to the egg table. Not wanting her favorite egg to get smashed, Lucina darted over and snagged it before any harm could befall it.

"Well, well, what do we got here?" A grizzled brigand approached her menacingly, "A little bunny that got lost?"

Lucina grit her teeth as he got closer. She reflexively put her hand out to keep him away, but when she did, something unexpected happened. A bolt of lightning shot from her open palm and into the brigand.

Unsure of what happened, Lucina looked at the egg and then tried it again. Sure enough another bolt shot out. Somehow, the egg seemed to be functioning as a tome. Deciding that she could question it later, Lucina hopped into the fray.

"Where did these guys even come from?" Chrom was starting to miss Falchion even if he would not admit that to Robin.

Robin was about to call out to warn Chrom of an encroaching enemy. Robin opened his mouth, but someone spoke before him, "Bunny blast!"

Both men were caught off guard by Lucina leaping into the air with an egg somehow shooting lighting from her hand.

"Um, Lucina?"

"Hmm? Oh, Robin. Are you alright?"

"Uh, yeah. How did you…?"

"I'm not sure, honestly."

"Let's worry about that later," Chrom suggested.

"Right."

After a few more minutes of fighting, the bandits were cleared out, "So, why does that egg work like a tome?"

"I don't know."

"Let me see it," she handed him the egg, "There's definitely a magical resonance. Where did you find this paint again?"

"In one of the old storage rooms. Why?"

"I think you found some magical paint."

"Really?" Chrom and Lucina asked at the same time.

"Yeah, that's the only thing I can figure. Might want to track down any of those eggs that may have been sold."

"I'll, uh, get Frederick on that," Chrom left somewhat confused to find the knight.

"I'm sorry that the festival was ruined," Lucina apologized bashfully, "I wanted it to be a special day."

"Lucina, it was special. Getting to see you made it worthwhile."

"R-really?"

"Yes," Robin continued despite his blush, "And I'd love for you to stay into the future."

"I-I would love to as well, but…"

"Please? For me?"

"That's sweet," Lucina smiled, "But I…shouldn't."

"Then I'll go with you!"

"W-what?"

"Lucina, when I came back and you were gone, I was devastated. I-I thought I'd never get a chance to tell you this, but…I'm in love with you. I tried not to fall for you, but I couldn't! I love you, Lucina! That cannot and will not change."

"I-I love you too."

"Truly?"

"Yes," Lucina smiled radiantly, "I never thought you'd feel the same. Perhaps…perhaps we can have a life together, somehow."

"I know we can! Lucina, I promise you that I will support you in whatever you choose, and I will not leave your side!"

"And we shall cherish every moment."

Both looked lovingly into each other's eyes for several moments before someone cleared their throat, "You guys done?"

The both looked away from each other and were mortified to see most of the assembled Shepherds watching them.

"Perhaps we should continue this later," Robin whispered to Lucina.

"Agreed."

A/N: I have a feeling that Lucina's going to end up on the next seasonal banner. I have no evidence, but I had a similar feeling about Morgan before that banner. If it follows last year's trend, it might be in a bride V2 banner, but I think there will probably be one between the spring one and June.

Also, with college and the upcoming Warriors DLC, don't expect much from me in the immediate future.