Title: A Bird's Flitting Dream

Writer: Neph Champion

Idea: Awakening: Robin has never been shy, she is confidant and controls powerful magic. She is clear spoken and articulate and has no problem making her opinion knows. Unfortunately, she can't remember anything but a horrible dream, her new commander Beloved and her own name. But there's a problem, if she's not talking tactics with Beloved she gets tongue tied, can't seem to string two words together without stuttering, and she seems to almost lose her voice! What is going on?

Summary: Beloved was the first thing Robin can remember seeing so of course she would fall in love with him. But she is not by any means shy and will do anything to make sure that her dream never comes to pass. And who knows, perhaps she will win Beloved's heart along the way…

Disclaimer: Fire Emblem is the property of Nintendo.

Warning: Robin is Build 1, Face 1, Hair 3, Hair Color: 12.

(Flames on the Blue: Part Two)

Robin leaned against the railing the next morning. "There they are." She licked her lips.

"We can do it," Marc said brightly.

Robin chuckled as she pulled Marc into a one armed hug. "You just stick with your older brother and sister, understand?"

"Yes, Mother," Marc sprinted to Lucina's side as she settled herself between her and Morgan.

Chrom huffed and sighed quietly as he came to stand next to his wife. "Kids aren't supposed to be happy to go into battle."

"They aren't supposed to be in battle at all," Robin agreed, "but there's nothing we can do right now."

"Three on one? Easy," Morgan whispered. "Especially since both Mother and Father are going to fight."

Lucina giggled. "True. Now we get to see if Mother's tales really are true."

All three of them were quite eager to see their parents in action. They held onto each other as the boat came to a shuddering halt. The battle was nigh.

On the flagship of the Valmese fleet the General huffed. "One ship against three of ours?" he snorted. "They're either very brave or very stupid. Either way, their bodies will float on the long sea before the day is done."

"Alright, everyone," Robin called, "to your places. This is where we show them that the people of Ylisse and Regna Ferox are not to be messed with!"

The battle was surprisingly short, with Lucina, Marc and Morgan keeping close to their parents.

Soon, Robin and Chrom were standing in front of the general.

"Arrogant pup. The seas are my home, and they will be your grave!" the man snarled.

"We shall see," Chrom replied. His eyes narrowed in anger from where he sat behind his wife on her pegasus. "Let's go, Robin."

Robin smirked. "Of course." She lifted her hand and lightning crackled in her palm, and lightning flashed and hit the deck around them, finally hitting the general, killing him.

"Strike me down and ten more will take my place. You...have...lost," he gasped vehemently before his life completely extinguished.

The boat had caught fire, and Lucina whistled for her own Pegasus so that she and her siblings could get off the boat as fast as they could.

"Alright, we're done. They're in disarray. It's time." Robin turned to Chrom. "Shall I?"

Chrom nodded. "I'll give the signal for our fleet to alter course."

Robin's eyes began to glow a slight red as runes of magic danced around her form as her Arcthunder charged to the most powerful that she'd ever charged it to.

She flung her hand towards the Valmese fleet and set the lightning free, destroying more than half the fleet. "Oh darn, I missed a few," she turned to Chrom. "Let's have Ricken stoke the fire with his wind magic."

Chrom nodded and signaled for Cordelia that they needed to take to her and Ricken.

"Yes, Milord, what do you need?" Cordelia asked as she watched the huge fire at sea flicker before them.

"Ricken, we need you to blow the fire away from our fleet and onto the other Valmese ships. I managed to get half of them with my Thunder Magic, but well, I didn't get them all."

Ricken turned and got a good look. "Alright, leave the rest to Cordelia and I."

Robin nodded. "Chrom and I will see you when you get back to the flagship then." She turned Tiny Hero-King around and flew back to the ship.

Ricken gave Cordelia a nod. "Would you like to help me get the rest of this started, Cordy?"

Cordelia chuckled. "You want to combine our Fire and Wind magic?"

"Sure, why not?" Ricken asked with a grin. "That will make the fire larger and burn hotter than normal."

Cordelia nodded as she pulled out a Tome of her own. "Ready when you are then."

Ricken grinned. "This'll be fun!" He flung his fire magic at the remaining ships in the Valmese fleet.

Robin smiled as she watched them from the flagship. "I've created a couple of monsters haven't I?"

Chrom laughed as he wrapped his arms around her. "Maybe, but it's fun, isn't it?"

Robin smacked his arm and giggled. "Maybe. Are the children alright?"

"Marc almost broke her arm, but all three of them are alright now and are at Lissa's tender mercies," Chrom kissed her gently. "We'll need to be careful with our youngest."

Leaning into his chest, Robin hummed in pleasure. "I agree. Marc needs to be more careful." She looked up at him. "We'd better go check on Marc and the rest of our soldiers, too."

Letting his wife go, Chrom nodded. "I think I'll handle Gaius and a few others."

Robin nodded. "I just hope I'll be able to avoid Virion, but I doubt it…"

"That man has been all over you since he returned," Chrom muttered angrily. "I don't like it."

Robin nodded silently. "It was different when it was Lucina and you, but Virion is a man looking to court an already married woman." She wasn't sure what to do about him.

She leaned against her beloved husband. "Frederick asked me to help him with something. I'd better go find him."

Chrom nodded, not protesting at all since he knew that he could trust his retainer with his wife. "I'd better get going, too. I promised Gaius I'd make time for him."

Robin laughed quietly. "Then we had both better be going."

Chrom escorted his wife to where Frederick was waiting and they bid each other goodbye. Chrom dropped a soft kiss to Robin's cheek before going to find Gaius.

Robin smiled after him before turning to Frederick. "So, we're trying this again?"

Frederick nodded. "Milord was right that first night. Soldiers, and Shepherds in particular, shouldn't be picky about their meat."

"Well met, Sir Frederick the Wary," Robin gave him a gentle smile. "I have a few different jerkies for you to try. You could try the bear again, but I also have deer and a few different birds for you to try."

Frederick sighed. "I did ask for this."

"You did, so no complaining please." Robin almost giggled. "If you want, we can start with chicken and move up from there."

Frederick nodded. "Let's get started then."

Robin handed him a piece of chicken. "This is chicken."

With Chrom

"Hey, Blue," Gaius called when Chrom finally found him.

Chrom rolled his eyes. "You know, I really wish you wouldn't call me..." He shook his head. "Never mind. What can I do for you, Gaius?"

"You got any plans for the evening?" the ginger haired man asked curiously. "After supper, I mean?"

Chrom thought about it for a short while. "I have to inspect the armory," he replied and turned his eyes back to Gaius, "and make sure we're ready for the next battle."

"Awe, but that's boring." Gaius pouted. "What about tomorrow?"

Chrom shook his head. "Tomorrow I meet with the war council to discuss strategy and tactics." Not to mention his lovely, evil wife would be there. He enjoyed watching her talk circles around his other damned advisers.

They made everything to damned complicated. He liked Robin's more simplistic way, and she never took any risks with their men that she didn't have too.

"Man, it's all work and no play for our fair leader," Gaius's cheeks had puffed out in annoyance, "isn't it?"

With Frederick and Robin

"And this is beef, that's the last of the domestic cuts." Robin smiled as Frederick ate the small slices of each that she'd prepared specially for him.

Tharja had begged Robin for help, as she couldn't share her favorite, crocodile, with her husband.

"So far, it's all excellent," Frederick complimented.

"Now we're getting into the actual game," Robin warned. "Remember, we can stop anytime if it gets too much."

"I know Tharja wants to share her favorite with me," Frederick sighed. "That's one of the reasons I asked for help. I don't want to insult her cooking."

Robin chuckled. "Selfish as ever. You just don't want to be confined to the couch for who knows how long," she teased and poked his shoulder playfully.

"Just give me the next one," Frederick muttered, half annoyed.

"Alright, alright," Robin relented as she picked up the next piece of meat. "This is mutton."

Frederick turned slightly pale as he chewed. "This is, manageable." He whispered after forcing it down his throat.

"Remember, you are in control here," Robin reminded him. "We don't have to go through all the meat today or even on this trip."

Chrom and Gaius

Chrom sighed. "What do you want, Gaius?" The ex-thief was confusing him. "If it's important, I'll carve out some time."

"Oh, it's not that important," Gaius stopped and seemed to rethink what he'd just said. "On second thought, maybe it is."

Chrom rolled his eyes skyward as if to ask 'why me?' "Would you please get to the point Gaius?"

Gaius looked a bit nervous, and took the time to glance from side to side several times to make sure they weren't overheard. "Look, I got to thinking about what you said." He sighed. "You know, about not having freedom?"

"Yes?" Chrom stretched the word out, wondering what his friend had in mind.

Robin and Frederick

"Ok, this next one is deer," Robin held it out. "Then after this is bear."

Frederick popped the whole piece into his mouth and chewed. "This isn't too bad actually."

"Deer is also one of Tharja's favorites," Robin nodded. "That means she can pull out some of her recipes. She'll be very happy to hear this, even if we don't get to Crocodile for a long time."

"So, bear is next?" Frederick grimaced. He remembered the last time he'd tried to eat it and wasn't looking forward to this.

"Yes, and then we can stop if you want." Robin agreed with a soft smile. "If you decide you can continue, then we can do that too."

Stealing himself for the taste, Frederick nodded. "Bring it on, Milady."

Robin nodded. "Now, here it is. I made the piece as small as I could."

Frederick chewed on it for a long time before swallowing. "It's still not my favorite cut, but I suppose if I had too…"

"That is all anyone can ask of you Frederick," Robin was proud of her husband's retainer. "Would you like to stop or keep going?"

"I should not put this off." Frederick squared his shoulders. "Lay the rest on me, Your Grace."

"As you wish, Frederick," Robin reached for the next type of meat.

Chrom and Gaius

"Well," Gaius gave Chrom a smile that the Exalt wasn't sure he liked the look of, "I thought I'd give you a taste of what it's like to be footloose and fancy–free!"

"How do you propose to do that?" Chrom was skeptical, besides, he didn't have a lot of time for things like this. "I don't have time for a 'round–the–world tour."

The thief waved his concern away. "A single evening is all it'll take." The man smirked. "You just tell me when you're ready."

"Alright," Chrom still didn't look too sure.

Robin and Frederick

"Ok, here's the crocodile, remember, we can stop at any time you want." Robin reminded the man yet again.

"Just give it to me already," Frederick snapped.

"Alright, if you insist," Robin handed him a slim piece of meat. "This cut is taken from the same place we get bacon on pigs."

Frederick forced it down and found that it actually wasn't that bad at all. In fact, he liked it more than bear, a lot more. "That was quite good actually. Do you have anymore?"

Robin stared back at the retainer. "Wow, I wasn't expecting." She shut up, not wanting to offend the man that had looked after her beloved for as long as he had. "Never mind. I'll be sure to tell Tharja that you share her tastes."

(End)