I figured this story should have a preface. It's not so much a preface as it is a mile of author's notes, but I figured I'd get this all out of the way here.

There is no pairing I love more in Awakening than Gerome x Lucina. I adore and appreciate many pairings in the game, but I have a flat-out obsession with those two together. I could go on and on, but instead, I'm going to pour all my adoration into this fic, and hopefully do this pairing some justice. Well...we'll see what happens.

It will mostly follow Gerome through the game, detailing his adventures, memories and feelings throughout. This is partially because I don't think he gets enough credit, and partially because I want to explore his character. The quiet, angsty types are the ones with the deepest emotions, and I'm anxious to find out how far I can go with them.

A few notes about the setting and plot so far. This story begins in the children's dismal future before they resolve to travel through time. In this timeline, Lucina has insisted on descending into the past on her own, while the other children remain to fight for their world. I realize this diverges from the game's original plot, but hopefully it will make sense for this story.

This is kind of a big step for me. Diving into a chaptered fic, and in present tense too! For this reason, I especially love constructive criticism or suggestions here. Even if the littlest thing seems badly worded, tell me about it. I want to know when I fall on my face—it's the best way to learn.

I truly hope you'll enjoy this as much as I will, dear reader.

In the words of Inigo... Let's dance.