Fire Emblem/Super Smash Bros - Invisible Ties [Book #3]

Chapter 5 - Burning

The tactician tried his best to explain that he had lost all his memories, and so he couldn't remember much, at the same time of Iquissa telling him about what she did around the village. She insisted her brother to tell stories about his great adventure of saving the world, which is how he would describe it every time.

After some time of his coming back, Abi called Robin to his hut to speak in private about both ends.

"So if I understand correctly... you lost your memories after an attempt of being possessed," Abi solemnly spoke.

"That is... correct," Robin grimaced at recalling the truth of his amnesia. "The force that tried taking over my body was... the Fell Dragon."

"The Fell Dragon? Grima?"

"Y-Yes. All I know is that a few years ago, my mother fled from Validar with Iquissa and I; her two children. But even so, I don't remember anything about my family."

Abi saw the pain in Robin's eyes; the longing for family or any memory he could reminisce upon. Realisation quickly came upon him. All those years ago when Arylide came to the village seeking refuge, it must've been when she fled from that man with her children.

"Your mother was a lovely woman, and she cared very deeply for you and your sister," Abi sadly smiled. Robin listened intently, wanting to know everything he could so he was able to paint the perfect image of her in his mind.

"What did she look like?"

"Her hair was whiter than yours, like the purest light taking form. Her face was gentle, and she never showed her pain..."

"I know I left the village to find the right antidote for her." Abi looked up, wondering how Robin knew what he did. Robin could see it. "I met someone in a nearby town, her name was Kiki."

"So she was there all along..." Abi started. "Before your mother passed away, Kiki told me she was going to look for you. She was so determined, no matter how much I tried to talk her out of leaving her home, she refused. But now I regret ever trying to stop her." Abi explained most things that Robin asked of, trying to ease the boy's mind as much as he was able.

"How was Iquissa by herself?"

Abi sighed heavily. "It took days before she finally understood what had happened to her mother. After their last conversation, Iquissa said that she had fallen asleep, and waited for her to wake up. I kept her in here as long as possible so we were able to bury the body."

"...Did she cope?"

"Everyone looked after her in the village and kept her strong, as well as her mother's last words. In the meantime, I had her stay here with me to make sure she was well cared-for. I guarantee you that she was in perfect hands."

Robin continued to thank Abi over and over again, for making sure that Iquissa was in perfect health after their mother's passing. He didn't know what he would've done if he discovered his little sister had passed away as well, being so young and having her whole life ahead of her; he wouldn't have been able to bare it.

"Abi?" At that moment the white-haired girl walked into the hut, looking for her brother. "What are you talking about?"

Abi called her over and Iquissa sat in his lap. "I was just telling your brother how helpful you have been in the village when he was away. He thinks you're very strong, you know."

"I am strong! See?" Iquissa flexed her muscles, and poked her forearm to show how big her muscles were, even though they were very small.

"Whoa, you're super strong!" Robin exclaimed as if he were to be completely astounded. Iquissa then grabbed her brother's hand, and started dragging him out of the household.