Crossing Bridges
By Airship Canon

Robin goes out on a date with Lucina shortly after a battle with Risen in Southtown— and intending on proposing to her he turns to her father to ask for permission to marry her, only to find that Frederick had reported the fact that the couple were together…

Warning: Reader Discretion is advised!

The following contains themes of level grinding, and may cause WAFF. f you don't realize what those are, stop reading and go to Tv Tropes, that will ruin your life far quicker than I. If you Don't Like Don't Read. Lastly, the following Disclaimer is as follows "Dis has been Claimed", because we all know that they're completely pointless. Now I'm not implying that Southtown is romantic, but no more than eight trips there will make any couple feel the love. Unless they don't support, Like Chrom and Cordelia.

Evening
Southtown, on an archway over the canals.

"Thanks for everything, today, Robin." Lucina said, a gentle smile across her face as she looked at the setting sun. "I don't think I've ever been this happy. The future just didn't allow it, but-"

"That's why we're going to change it, Lucina," Robin said, placing his arm around her. "so we can spend more days like this— save for that risen attack. I don't want you to go a day without a smile on your face— never again." He moved in closer and gently nudged her into facing him. "I'd have one more thing to present to you, but I'm not sure I can quite yet."

"You've given me so much today. Anymore and I-" Her words were quickly silenced as Robin closed in and kissed her. Her face went beet red as he did, it was a rush of emotion- and her eyes welled up with tears, but not ones of pain- no, ones of sheer joy. "Robin..!" she only could say the man's name as their kiss broke. "I… thank you…"

"Lucina…" He responded, wiping the tears from her smiling face. "…we'd better get back to camp. Chrom and the others might get worried." He said, taking hold of Lucina's hand.

"Yes, you're right."

Later Evening
Yilssean Army Camp— Chrom's tent.

"Is that accurate, Frederick?" Chrom asked. "It certainly does match with what I've observed, but I might need a moment to think about this."

"It is as I've reported." Frederick responded. "I'm sure it won't be an issue."

"Not at all. Thank you Frederick. I'll talk this over with Robin at the next chance I get." Chrom continued, his eyes glancing towards the entrance of his tent, noting the sound of footsteps nearby.

"You're welcome, milord. I'll be going, if that's alright milord." Frederick bowed. "There is much to do tonight."

"Thank you again, Frederick, your diligence is appreciated." Chrom said, keeping his eyes on the entrance to the tent, "so… Robin and my daughter…" and almost on cue, he spotted Robin, as Frederick lifted the fabric that made up his tent's make-shift door.

Earlier that day
Southtown Outskirts

"Aah—! Stay back!" A woman cried, as a risen barbarian made its way towards her, its eyes red, and sickly black fumes pouring from its mouth. The woman backed up, her eyes widening as the creature approached, brandishing a hand axe. She shrieked as black feathers landed on her shoulder.

"Stay calm." Robin said to the woman as he landed on the ground, shielding her from the Risen. "I've got this…Lucina!"

"I'm by your side…!" Lucina said, her black pegasus landing beside Robin. "Seize this chance."

Robin smirked as he raised his tome. "You're finished!" He yelled, as lightning arced from his right hand and shot forth, blasting thru the Risen's body, incinerating it completely.

"There's still more— but we've got this. Get out of here!" Robin said looking at the woman again, who nodded and ran out of the area. Robin turned to Lucina, who lowered her lance. "Let's clean this up…"

"Whatever it takes." She said, as two more risen crossed the bridge from the countryside.

"…There's only a few left, Lucina. After this, there's a place here that I want to take you to. Care to join me?" Robin asked, as he stared down the approaching Risen.

"Huh-?" She asked as her pegasus lifted off into the air, and she dove down, impaling one of the risen.

"I'm sure this little skirmish is enough training for today. I think we should relax for a bit after it's done." He said, casting another blast of Thoron, "…and besides, I want to spend some time with the woman I love."

"Chrom-?" Robin asked as he noticed Chrom looking at him. "Do you have a moment?"

"Of course, Robin— actually, I need to talk to you, and it is rather important." Chrom replied.

"What is it?" Robin asked, surprised.

"…What do you think of my daughter?" Chrom asked, his facial expression clearly serious.

"I assume you don't mean your baby daughter—"

"Of course not. I'm referring to the Lucina who you were with today— when the risen attack occurred."

"..Chrom, I- I love her." Robin said, swallowing as he looked at Chrom, who stood up, his face still covered with a stern look. "I'm so dead." he thought.

"What?" Chrom asked, "did you say— are you serious!?"

Robin braced himself. "Yes. I am. I love her more than anything in this world." He said as Chrom walked towards him. "Actually, to tell you the truth, that's why I wanted to speak to you myself."

Following the Risen Attack
Southtown, Market area

Lucina loosely held Robin's hand as they walked past numerous shops. The people of the town, all of whom had hidden away earlier, had all come back outside. The town was alive.

"Oh hello there, Robin!" an old lady called out from a shop as the couple walked past.

"Hey, Kalla!" Robin responded, before turning to Lucina. "This is the place- this little café. I often came here after the war with Plegia… before I knew who you were."

"It is a lovely little place." Lucina said with a smile.

"Ah, you've finally found a lady friend, haven't you, Robin?" the older woman asked. "She's lovely- you two do look like a wonderful couple- might I ask her name?"

Lucina blushed as the woman spoke, her hand instinctively tighening it grip on Robin's. "You may call me 'Marth', ma'am." Lucina said, knowing full well she was lying, but she knew it might cause some complications should this woman know her true name- she bore the same name as the royal baby, and being with Yilsse's famous tactician, that might be cause for a stir, something she'd rather avoid.

"Marth? Like the Hero-King of old?" Kalla asked, showing Robin and Lucina to a table.

"Yes, it is he who I was named after." Lucina responded, with a light smile.

"Ha… I'm surprised you were not named 'Caeda' then- Marth's ever loving Pegasus Knight, considering you are a woman after all."

Lucina sat down with a flat expression on her face. "I suppose, that may be right, but…"

"Oh, don't mind Kalla," Robin said. "She's got an interesting side to her."

"Ah. I see.." Lucina said, looking back, "So, why here…?"

"They serve the most wonderful cake you'll get in Southtown. Gaius pointed that out to me- and it certainly is delicious." Robin said. "It even better than what you can get at the Castle."

"So the usual, is it, Robin?" Kalla said- "and for Lady Marth?"

"umm… I'll just try what he's getting…" Lucina said shakily.

"Hmm…" Chrom sighed as he walked up to Robin. Robin winced as he pulled his arm back. However, much to Robin's surprise, Chrom didn't strike him. Instead, he had thrown his arm around him. "Well, I'm glad you're being truthful- and honestly, I'm glad it's you who fell for her. To think had it been Owain, or Gerome— sure they might be her companions from the future but…" Chrom clenched his fist.

"Wait, what— you're glad I'm in love with your daughter?!" Robin asked.

"She needs someone like you, Robin. I may be her father, but I can't give her everything- and out of anyone, there's not a man in this world who I'd trust with her more than you."

"That's such an honor, sir."

"Look- I know you'll keep her happy, and to be honest, it's not something I see often enough- but I know what kind of dedication you have, and from Frederick's report, you certainly know how to make her smile."

"Well, I suppose that gives an answer for why I was going to be talking to you… wait, Frederick saw us!? I thought I had… never mind."

"What do you mean?"

"I, well, I was going to ask for your permission to marry her."

"Of course, Robin— only thing I need to know is what she thinks of it…" Chrom said with a smile, "Although, two things, one: don't call me "father", ever; two: …I want you to keep her close to me. I've heard she wants to distance herself from us, and… I'd appreciate it if you keep her.. here."

Nighttime
A hill overlooking the Camp.

Lucina smiled as she looked at the stars, which shone brightly in the night sky. "Oh Robin, I'm glad I went back… because if I hadn't, I'd never have met you…"

"Well, that's kinda romantic." Robin said, as he walked up behind Lucina. "I'm glad you went back too. You've done so much… and the same: I don't know what the me in the future did, but I know he didn't have you, and that may make all the difference."

"Robin… why are you up?" Lucina asked.

"I could ask you the same— but I want to ask you something else." He said, blushing.

"What could that be?" Lucina asked, her eyes widening as Robin kneeled before her, his hands clearly holding something.

"Lucina… I love you… and I want to know, will you marry me?'" He asked, opening his hands, to reveal the ring he had been holding.

"Robin… of course I will!" Lucina said, taking the ring from Robin's hand, and sliding it on to her finger, "I didn't know how you could've made today even more joyous, but you have… Robin… I love you." She spoke softly, wrapping her arms around him and then kissing him. "Although I wonder what my father will think..?"

Robin simply chuckled, and smiled- as cliche as it was, he thought, no, knew, at that moment, he was the happiest man in the world.

Author's Note: I honestly do think Chrom would be in favor of Robin (M) marrying Lucina. Not only are Chrom and Robin best friends, Chrom literally trusts the man with his life- trusting him with his daughter is hardly anything more. Also, been a while since writing anything FE.