❝ I say when it ends! ❞

Severa frowned as she looked closer at the other’s face. “Are you.. alright? You look a little red there, Luci…”

"I-I-I am fine, S-Severa!" Her heart almost skipped a beat when she realised that red-haired female had come closer. Lucina faced away and quickly bit into her piece of bread.

"Let’s just keep going if we’re set. There’s no reason to linger around here." Severa walked towards Lucina, patting her shoulder and started to walk ahead. At least they could find the Risen by smell now, though.. she didn’t know if it was a good thing or bad thing.

When she could tell that they were out of the town, she looked up ahead. The sun was slowly setting. All the leads she had on getting to Mount Prism was just the lump of land up ahead. Was it really going to be Mount Prism that they were heading to? Lucina didn't know. But she couldn't lose hope. Not here.

Could she even help the others even though she has the fellblood flowing through her veins…? She didn’t even want to risk the other’s lives if something like that were to happen.

"I believe I do not understand what you are saying by this. What do you mean? I do not... I do not want to take your life with my own hands. You are dear to me, Severa." Lucina look away and onto the ground, worried at where this sudden talk was leading to. She didn't want to face Severa, not with having to hold a promise like that one.

A sigh escaped her lips as she thought about that and shook her head. They had other things to do than chasing after them after all. But it wouldn’t hurt to visit once in awhile right…?

"I would have hoped the others would spend their lives together with us. But they chose their own paths for their own happiness-- just as we chose this path for ourselves, Severa. Perhaps we will meet our comrades again, in the future..."

"S-Severa? What is the matter? Please… tell me." Lucina asked, worried at what was to follow. She started to walk a few steps towards the other, hoping to calm her down. 

The redhead couldn’t control herself anymore and shook. “Please just get away from me!” She cried and shook, feeling his presence starting to take over.

"Severa, No! You know I would never abandon you. No matter what happens, I will always trust you." She said, as she finally made her way out of the river. The lord continued to slowly walk towards the mercenary. When the distance was right, she started to place her hand on the other's shoulder softly.

Severa sighed as she rubbed her head, walking into town with the princess to buy supplies, she didn’t expect the area to be attacked by bandits killing the people and causing fires. 

"What is the matter? There are no bandits left... Why are we still--" Lucina was cut-off by her realisation of what was in front of her and why Severa had continued to walk around the area. There was a small child, crouching down and crying in fear. The lord smiled, as a way to cheer the small child up and in an understanding manner for the mercenary's actions.

The weather did agree with the outing for both royals and the prince was simply glad that they both had made time to do this. As they made their way to the zoo, Morgan looked over at his sister. “It’s been a while since we’ve been able to do anything just the two of us, huh sis? I’m so glad that we were able to again!” 

"Yes, it has been a while. I am sure today will be just as fun as the others we have had. Now that we are here, we should make the most of today." The princess smiled, as happy as she was to spend this time with her brother. She paid for the entry tickets and lead the way through the entry gates. Now, their sibling outing was truly going to start.

"Lucina!" he called out, running over to shake her awake. "Are you alright?? I’m…not sure what happened but…I’m not sure where we’re at…please tell me you’re not hurt…we really need to find a way to get out of here…" 

"I…don’t know how we got here…but until we find a way out, we might want to explore. We can leave markers to find our way back here but we really do need to find food and water, and potentially shelter for the night first…you know, basic survival techniques," he said, looking over at the princess. "Um…if that’s alright with you…that is," he said, giving a small smile. "We’ll figure this out. I promise!" 

"I am fine with any ideas you propose to find a way out of this unknown place. I will offer my aid if whenever and wherever I can." The princess smiled, as she nodded to agree with what the tactician had said. 

"Hmm…well…I already tried banging my head against the wall…but Mother says I can’t do that…" he sighed, rubbing his head slightly. "I suppose…we should just stick together for now? I thought my plan was genius…but it didn’t help…just gave me a headache…" 

"Stick together... Ah, in that case, shall we go prepare lunch for the Shepherds? I do believe it is my turn today." Lucina smiled, as she offered an idea to help the two bond more. 

"You’ve never used magic on the battlefield— what are you doing with this tome?"

"I volunteered to help with the unloading of the new items Robin had gone to purchase today. These tomes should be the last of it. Do you have a specific need for it?" The lord asked, weary of the other's intentions. After all, the dark mage seemed quite different from the other Shepherds.

Once they were done with their snack, The redhead walked to find any more medicine that they would be able to use or any usable weapons for the long road. She looked at Lucina when she warned that there were Risen nearby and placed a hand on her sword, ready to attack and slowly backed up behind Lucina, hoping to find the enemies before they found them.

"My apologies. It seems there are no Risen around here... Perhaps I was too cautious of this axe lying around here." The blue-haired sighed, as she braced herself a little from her stance and looked down at the axe once more.

She stopped again when Lucina started to talk. Strong-willed huh…? Everyone is except her, a failure. “I… You’re right. Forget that I said anything or even that promise I was going to ask you.” A coward. She stopped herself because she didn’t want to hurt Lucina’s feelings.. She’s lied to her all theses years, why change that now…?

"What is the matter, Severa? I will always be here for you, no matter what you may be going through. One thing I can certainly promise you right now is that I am here to help and protect everyone-- including you. That's what friends are for, right?" She said, as she gave a reassuring smile towards Severa.

"Wait, what? I am not letting you wear an eyepatch… it’s…" The redhead sighed and nodded. "Fine… let’s just find a good one that you could wear alright?" While they were at it, they could find some matching rings….

"No... If you won't allow it, then let it be so." She smiled a little, holding Severa's hand once more. Perhaps changing her own decisions and listening to Severa's could change herself... The outcomes were endless now.

"S-Severa? What is the matter? Please… tell me." Lucina asked, worried at what was to follow. She started to walk a few steps towards the other, hoping to calm her down. 

Severa looked at the princess finally, nearly crying. “I… we’ve been enemies since we were born.” There she finally said it as she held onto her hand tightly, crying.

"Don’t say that, Severa… We have been comrades ever since we were little children. I… trust you with my life; that you would never hurt one of us." 

Severa sighed as she rubbed her head, walking into town with the princess to buy supplies, she didn’t expect the area to be attacked by bandits killing the people and causing fires. 

"Severa? Are you alright?" Lucina huffed, as she finished off the last bandit. There seemed to be no answer from the other. She turned around to see that Severa had ran towards the other direction. Without any doubt, the lord ran after the mercenary.