Title: First Birthday as a Family
Description: After years of living in a hellish future, Lucina had long sense gotten used to birthdays passing within little event or ceremony. However, if her husband and daughter had anything to say about it, this year would be different.
"Surprise!" Robin and Morgan shouted in unison, bursting into Lucina's tent. Robin carried a slice of cake with pink and white icing on a plate, a single lit candle burning at it's center. Meanwhile Morgan carried a wrapped present under her arm. With her free hand the little tactician threw a handful of confetti into the very surprised face of Lucina.
"I… Morgan, what are you–"
"It's a surprise for your birthday, Mother," Morgan beamed. "And you aren't acting surprised enough. More confetti!" Digging into the pocket of her coat she grabbed another fistful of shredded paper, flinging it with reckless enthusiasm at her mother.
"I think that's enough, Morgan," Robin cut in, putting a hand on her arm as she went for a third volley.
"But… I spent so much time making it. This needs to be special for Mother," Morgan pouted.
"That's what the cake and present is for," Robin replied, smiling as her turned back to Lucina. "You have no idea what we had to go through to get this for you. Had to bribe Gaius for access to his sugar stockpile and then recruit Noire to back it for you." He extended his hand, offering the plate to his wife.
"I… thank you, I did not expect such an effort for my sake. After all, I am use to having my birthday pass without much event." She averted her gaze as she accepted the cake, blushing deeply.
"That's why we wanted to make this one special, being the first birthday you've spent with us," Robin said, smiling. "I mean, technically it's also your first birthday, or at least the other you's."
"Yep. Happy kinda technically first birthday, Mother, sorta," Morgan cheered, grinning from ear to ear. "Blow out the candle and make a wish, then you can open the present we got you." Shifting her grip on the box, Morgan tossed it up into the air so she could catch it with both hands in a spectacular fashion. She fumbled it and would have dropped the gift if Robin hadn't quickly stepped in to catch it.
"Careful," he warned.
"What, it's not breakable," Morgan argued, puffing out her cheeks in annoyance.
"Shhhh, don't ruin the surprise," Robin hushed, shooting her a glare. "Besides, you'd have ruined the wrapping."
"It's alright, no harm done," Lucina cut in, smiling despite her continued embarrassment as all the attention. How about I make my wish, then we can split the cake while I open the gift."
"Sounds good. What are you going to wish for Mother," Morgan asked.
"I am not sure as of yet, maybe–"
"Shhh, remember Morgan, if she tells us it won't come true," Robin interrupted, nudging his daughter.
"Oh right. In that case, do not tell us, Mother," Morgan correctly quickly.
"Really? In that case I must keep it a closely guarded secret." Lucina fell silent after that for a moment, her expression becoming pensive. Then a smile tugged at her lips, having evidently decided what to wish for. Closing her eyes she took a deep breath and blew out the candle.
"Yay!" Morgan cheered, clapping her hands. "Now open the present! Father and I picked it out last time we were in town."
Setting the cake aside for the moment, Lucina accepted the gift from Robin. Untying the ribbon, she carefully removed the wrapping. Opening the box inside she gasped softly, pulling out a white dress of a simple but elegant design. Accompanying it was a braided rope belt clasped with a brass emblem that glittered even in the tent's dim light.
"It's beautiful," Lucina breathed, running a hand over the garment. Her eyes glittered, growing wet. "I… It's been so long since I've gotten such a gift… I do not deserve this."
"Of course you deserve it, you do more than anyone," Robin assured her, wrapping his arms around her to pull her into a warm embrace. He kissed her on the gently of her head, caressing her hair.
"Thank you. This means the world, coming from you two. I love you, both of you, so much." She laughed, her voice practically radiant with joy, and blinked back tears.
"And we love you too, Mother. After all, that's why we wanted to make your birthday special!"
"Happy birthday, Lucina. Let this be the first of many more we'll share together," Robin added. Leaning down his lips brushed against Lucina's, the two of them sharing a long, drawn out kiss.
Author's Note: Happy Lucina's Birthday, everyone. Sorry about this one being kinda short, as I did not have the time to write a much longer one-shot so soon after such a long chapter. Hope you guys still enjoyed it, and hey, if you want a longer Lucina birthday one shot you can always go re-read the one I did last year, as that was very substantial.