Me: Hey, guys I'm so glad you're interested in seeing Fire Emblem: Awakening Supports. But before I get into the latest installment of Awakening Supports I think I need to address something due to a review I got.
Mainly, that this fic is for Fire Emblem: Awakening Support Conversations - specifically for my main Fire Emblem FanFic Siblings, Amnesia, and Assassins. This means that it is not a request fic for Awakening characters to interact with characters from other Fire Emblem games or other fandoms entirely. However, I will accept requests for which two characters to write for next; like you could ask for a Robin and Akiri C Rank - I'm going through all the characters C Ranks before moving on, unless I get inspired. There is one stipulation for this, you can only request characters that are currently in the Shepherds - any that have not canonically joined the Shepherds yet are not available. Those that are will be listed below.
Chrom
Lissa
Frederick
Robin
Willow
Akiri
Sully
Virion
Vaike
Stahl
Miriel
Sumia
Kellam
So, out of those above you can request a C Rank for them - I might even dabble in giving those with out Support conversations non-canon ones. Also all Supports - in case I didn't mention this last chapter - will be written in Third Person and there will be more to them than just back and forth speaking. Also between Robin and Willow one will always have the Canon conversation with the other characters, minus my OCs and each other of course, case in point Willow's conversation with Chrom last chapter was not canon to Fem!Robin's in any way.
Oh, and I already have pairings decided, so that means S Rank Supports - when I get to them - will not be requestable, unless you want to see a certain pairing of mine before the others then that I will do - when it becomes time for the S Ranks I'll reveal my pairings so you can request to see a specific one first if you want, but that's still ages away; we're only in C Ranks right now.
So, there's just a couple more things I need to say before I actually let you get to the chapter. First - I don't remember if I said this last Chapter - I don't own the rights to the Fire Emblem games, though I have copies of some of them and I've enjoyed playing them all. Now this Chapter is the C Rank for Chrom and Robin (M!Robin), and is the canon conversation with some added flair to make it flow better - at least in my opinion. That said I hope you enjoy the latest installment in Awakening Supports.
C Rank Support: Chrom and Robin (Canon)
~Takes Place on the Way to Regna Ferox~
Dusk was slowly creeping into the camp that the Shepherds had set not long ago. As the sun began creeping away, disappearing behind the trees and hills, Robin found himself leaving the tent that had been set aside for the War Council - really it was just the tent any important conversation, concerning all the Shepherds, occurred. The particular meeting the white haired man had just attended had lasted for hours and had left him exhausted - they'd been discussing routes to take on their way to Regna Ferox; they were still two days out form the border.
Letting out a yawn, that he tried to hide, the Shepherds' tactician began making his way to his tent. As he maneuvered around the corner of one of the many other tents he nearly crashed into Chrom. Thankfully, he was spared any embarrassment as he managed to come to a stop - his reflexes seemingly not quite as impeded as he would have thought given how tired he was. It also helped that Chrom was turned the other way, and had not seen the near blunder. Robin considered backing away and heading to his tent, as his original intention had been, but seeing Chrom brought a question to his mind; one that had been bothering him for a while now.
With no real thought Robin found himself speaking, "Can I ask you something, Chrom?"
The Prince jumped slightly as he turned to face his tactician; any fear he had disappearing as he took in Robin's expression, "Uh-oh. Should I be worried?"
"I doubt it, Chrom," Robin's words had the tenseness in Chrom's shoulders evaporating, "When you found me collapsed and without memory, why did you take me in?"
"Well..." Chrom trailed off briefly clearly confused over Robin's question, "Because you were collapsed and without memory?"
Robin found himself shooting the Prince a skeptical look, "That's it? Pity was your reason?" the white haired man wasn't mad, rather he had trouble believing what he was hearing. He didn't doubt that Chrom's answer was genuine, but still it was something that he hadn't entirely expected of the other man.
"Isn't that enough?" Chrom questioned the whited haired man. Robin felt his concern and exasperation for the Prince grow, louder than the siren song of sleep that was whispering on the edge of his consciousness.
"Did you never stop to consider if it was a trap?" Robin could help but let the question slip past his lips. His memories of the day he'd met Chrom were muddled - due mostly to the sudden attack on Southtown. The tactician could remember that Frederick had been wary of him - a sentiment that Robin wasn't offended by in the least - but what Chrom's feelings had been eluded the tactician.
Chrom chuckled, "That's what I have Frederick for, remember?"
With Chrom basically admitting that the thought of subterfuge had never crossed him Robin found a protest leaving his lips, "But why didn't-"
"Robin," the tone of Chrom's voice killed the protest and had Robin pausing, "if I see someone hurt or in need, I'm going to help them. That's just who I am, and there's no changing it. Or would you rather I'd left you and Willow, when she appeared, there - with you face down in the muck?"
"No, of course not," Robin admitted somewhat reluctantly, "I'm thankful for what you did. I truly am - for both Willow and myself. But it scares me all the same. Chivalry and longevity don't often go hand in hand," while the statement was true it wasn't something Robin hadn't been sure he'd be able to say this soon to anyone other that the Prince before him. Somehow in the short time Robin had known him Chrom had become a friend - someone Robin trusted with his life. And the thought of losing a friend like that filled the tactician with fear.
A laugh escaped Chrom pulling Robin's attention away from his thoughts, "I wish I had a gold coin for every time I got this lecture."
"I can only offer advice, I'm afraid," Robin said only half-joking as he imagined the multiple talks Chrom must have gotten from Frederick - probably one had happened very recently due to Chrom taking in three certain strangers, "You really should be more careful in the future."
"I'm sorry, but no," Robin could admitted he shouldn't have been surprised by Chrom's response and yet the shock was still there even as the Prince continued, "If it happened again today, I'd do the same exact thing."
Robin tried to protest once more, though he figured it'd be futile, "But-"
"Peace, Robin," Chrom cut in - proving Robin's assumption to be correct - his voice holding a placating tone, "I have heard your counsel, and I know you mean well," there was a conviction in the Prince's voice as he continued speaking, "But as I said, this is who I am. I can't change that, nor do I want to."
"I... I understand," Robin said with a sigh of defeat, "If that is your decision, then so be it. Just do try and be careful, Chrom. For my - and the others - peace of mind, if not your own?"
Chrom let a smile come to his face, "I will. I promise. Now you should get to your tent and get some sleep; you look dead on your feet."
"Fine, but you should take your own advice," Robin mumbled pulling a laugh from the Prince. With a clap on the shoulder from Chrom, Robin and the Captain of the Shepherds parted ways for the night - each heading for their own tent. Even as he left the royal behind Robin had a feeling that this wouldn't be the last time he and Chrom had this conversation. But for now the matter was closed, and Robin was tired. He could worry about Chrom's self-sacrificial tendencies at a later date - when he was actually awake and could properly argue his point. It was with those thoughts in his mind that Robin collapsed on his sleeping cot to let sleep finally embrace him.
Me: And done. Yes now both the twins have finally spoken with Chrom. While Robin's C Rank was based around the canon one from the game I took some creative liberties - and I will continue to do so. Now if you have any questions or things of the like feel free to ask them; I'll do my best to reply to them. If you want to guess my pairing for Siblings, Amnesia, and Assassins feel free to do that too... though I think I gave at least two away in the summary of said fic. Oh, and at the beginning of each Support conversation I'll try to leave a small note, so you can see when the conversation is supposed to happen - at least when I head-canon it to happen. Anyways I hope you all enjoyed the C Rank for Robin and Chrom, and until next time bye!
