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Arranged Marriage.

Marriage for love is a such a modern concept. In the past, marriage was
recognised as a social contract. Unions were entered into for many
reasons: to obtain property, to unite families, to carry on a bloodline,
et cetera. Whatever the reason, congratulations, you're getting married!

HOW IT WORKS:
❧ Post a comment with your character's name, canon, and any preferences.
❧ If there's a specific set of circumstances you like best, set the scene.
❧ Or leave your comment blank and let others use RNG to choose the scenario. Feel free to mix and match.
❧ Please note the prompts below are merely suggestions and you're more than welcome to come up with your own situation.
❧ Have fun!

POSSIBLE REASONS FOR MARRIAGE:
① Station → You come from a royal, noble, or otherwise distinguished family who has chosen a suitable spouse for you.
② Feud → You are being married to put an end to the bitter enmity between your two families.
③ Economics → Your economic state and/or your station will improve through the union, though one of you may be marrying down.
④ Empire → You and your spouse are merging your businesses and/or property to create something more influential or profitable.
⑤ Tribute → You have been offered as a gift or appeasement, alternately you're the spoils of war.
⑥ Bloodline → Carrying on your distinguished family name has fallen to you and the equally well-bred spouse of your family's selection.
⑦ Disapproval → Your marriage has been arranged to keep you away from the person with whom you truly wish to be.

POSSIBLE SCENARIOS:
① First meeting → This is the very first time you're meeting your future spouse.
② Courtship → To get to know each other and encourage affection, your family has approved of you going on dates.
③ Engagement party → Be it a huge, formal affair or a small, intimate get together, you're celebrating (or pretending).
④ Wedding day → The big day!
⑤ Reception → The big party!
⑥ Wedding night → Every meme needs a smut prompt, right?
⑦ Honeymoon → Where will you go with your new spouse and what will you do there?

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[Is a Norhian Prince okay?]

[Absolutely!]

[When wars end there is a great deal to do. Countries need time to heal and spirits need to be lifted. Apparently that is done with weddings. And as he is soon to be the king of Nohr he needs a wife and heirs to continue the line in this era of peace.

It's advised that he take one of the girls from Hoshido, to help further implement that there will always be peace between the two nations. And it's not a bad idea by any means. But Laslow claims he has a better princess in mind and she's a superior match than any of the fine ladies to the South. So he claims.

With his retainer still keeping his secrets close to the vest about how he knows of this country and kingdom, Xander is brought to the Kingdom of Ylisse. Which houses beautiful bright green fields and a stunning blue sky that is so very different than the icy landscape and dark skies of Nohr. If the Ylissian harvests are good this would be an excellent kingdom to be attached to and would help out his own and all their hardships. Laslow may have actually been onto something here.

But meeting this princess in question is... a bit nerve wracking. It's been a long time since he felt so uneasy about speaking with someone. He'd overcome such nervous tendencies but every now and then they creep back up through the strong foundations that Nohrian prince has built up through great effort. Speaking with the princess of what appears to be a very pleasant and peaceful country should not be difficult and after all the trials that have come and gone... This should be easy.

Unfortunate that Laslow has run off leaving him alone with Peri in this throne room. And Peri is one distraction away from wandering off to explore this very impressive castle. He loves his retainers dearly but he couldn't imagine a less opportune time for them to be their usual selves. There isn't time to hunt down Laslow or scold Peri as he can hear approaching footsteps which instantly make the prince stiffen, standing tall with his hands clasped firmly behind his back. It sound as if it is just one pair so it can either be this King Chrom that he's heard so much about or the princess herself which his retainer has failed to talk all that much about.]

[Unfortunately or luckily for him, Lucina made her way into the throne room. She was dressed in a white gown and had a flower crown in her hair as well as her normal tiara. Falchion was by her side as well, secured tightly by a belt.]

Father, Inigo? Where did you say-

[She paused mid sentence realizing that whom she was about to ask about was there in the throne room. She stiffened up herself before realizing that it may look bad before tucking a loose strand of hair behind her ear.]

I believe you must be Xander, yes? I'm Lucina.

[Looking around the room she realized that there was a lack of presence from the kingdom of Ylisse.]

I apologize about the wait, how was your trip in?

[Oh. This is her then? The Princess Lucina. She's pretty as Laslow promised and despite the gown and crown of flowers she has a sword at her hip. It's a look he can certainly appreciate. He's sure to keep his own blade near, just in case. But this also means she's probably a warrior of some kind. He wasn't certain she would be. Nohr is entering a time of peace so hopefully such skills won't be needed but you never know. Ylisse might face it's own problems in the future and it would be his duty to protect this kingdom as well.]

Yes, that's right. Prince Xander. It's a pleasure to meet you, Princess Lucina. [The Nohrian prince bows his head politely to her. However he is unable to find it in him to be so casual about their titles just yet. That would be a bit unbecoming for a prince.] And the journey was... interesting. I'm glad to have finally made it to your home. And a beautiful home it is. Nohr is a snowy and can be a rather stormy kingdom so this is quite literally a breath of fresh air.

[He smiles as he's uncertain what else to say. Introductions. Pleasantries. Then what...?]

I... I'm sorry. You seem to be in the middle of something. I hope my company and I haven't arrived too early. I don't mind waiting until you or your father are ready...

Princess?

[She hadn't been called that title in a long time. In fact, she was looking nervous about being called as such now. ]

Ah, you must be referring to the actual Princess Lucina, I just share her namesake.

[This wasn't her kingdom, at least not in this timeline. It was a miracle that Chrom and her mother convinced her to stay in the meantime. She promised to be present at least until restoration had been completed but funny enough the project seemed to drag it's feet slower and slower by the day. Something she was sure was on purpose by now. Some of her friends had disappeared, just like how she promised she would, but one came back and brought 'friends'. That friend just so happened to be a prince and this 'princess' was no fool.]

Princes Xander, please forgive me for the slip of my tongue.

[She gave a deep, graceful curtsy before rising again. Though she tilted her head while bowing her head to have her bangs cover the left side of her face.]

I am never too busy for guests who grace our kingdom. If you would like to follow along I believe we were setting up inside of our garden a welcoming high tea for you to enjoy. Unless that doesn't sound pleasant to you?

[Wait. What? The actual Princess Lucina...? Is this not her? To say he doesn't understand is a grand understatement. Laslow has failed to mention quite a bit it seems...]

You needn't apologize, Pr- [Not princess then. And he can't just call her Lucina. That would be most disrespectful] My... lady. Tea, would be quite pleasant after the journey. [And it sounds incredibly lovely too. Tea in a garden and considering how pretty the long stretches of plains are a secluded area full of flowers must be truly magnificent.]

I must admit though I find myself a bit confused.. [He moves to follow her lead.] It seems my retainer, Laslow, hasn't filled me in completely. Or perhaps I misunderstood. [It's definitely the former though.] I certainly hope he was not too pushy about a meeting... He can be quite troublesome. But he said he's known you for quite some time so I am sure you're well aware of his nature.

Perhaps we can both ask I-...Laslow. Just so we both can have clarity. Seeing how Princess Lucina is turning five soon, I doubt you'd be seeking a marriage to someone so young.

[She said his new name firmly, perhaps for herself if anything. The woman was trying to hide the bit of displeasure she had felt as she lead them. She was pondering what both her father and the other man were thinking with this. This wasn't her kingdom, her's was in another timeline completely as there was no going back unless Naga helped. She hadn't heard from the Divine Dragon since right before they defeated Grima.]

Laslow was not pushy in the least about the meeting, if anything it was nice to see an old friend.

[The mercenary seemed to have found himself a bit of happiness, something she admired and encouraged with her friends now that their future was not bleak and filled with a fallen dragon's wrath. Finally after a bit of walking and a few turns, they were in the garden. Chrom was there with his wife as well as Laslow. Giving a friendly wave to them she then gestured to the table.]

Please sit where you'd like.

[Chrom stood and gave the man a warm welcome while Lucina took a seat next to Laslow. If Xander was keen, he'd see her give the man a stare that could very well kill.]

[The actual princess Lucina is five years old? This is all confusing and not what he'd heard from Laslow. And if this is the case than who is this woman? He's been quite respectful of all of Laslow's secrets, or has tried to be. He never pressed for his actual name or where he came from but a bit more information about the situation he was walking into would have been so very nice.

Xander would be right there glaring with Lucina but he needs to be courteous and gracious to his hosts, King Chrom and his queen. Subtle bows and quick pleasantries about the kingdom and the journey. The usual introductions.

But now that he's seated there needs to be some proper discussion and the air needs to be cleared as he's probably the only one here who has no idea what's going on. He may not be able to offer his own icy stare at his retainer but Laslow will definitely have a lecture or two once they're on their own.]

As said, I am happy to be here but I must beg your pardon as I think some information has been lost in translation, so to speak. When my retainer mentioned all this he said that it would be princess Lucina but the lady I have met claims not to be her. [It's all quite confusing. A Lucina but not the Lucina.] Marriages are arranged to benefit the kingdoms. Ylisse clearly could offer a great deal to my kingdom that struggles due to the weather and the constant winter like season. And surely Nohr can offer your kingdom a great deal as well. Military prowess and weaponry. But these negotiations only work when royals wed. If this is not the Princess Lucina then Nohr gains nothing from this arrangement and that would be a disservice to my people. My marriage must be to help my kingdom, that is imperative.

[Hoshido is right across the way and a far more realistic prospect. Though it would put a great deal of burden on their kingdom to make enough crops for two kingdoms it's the more reasonable solution. He's only here because Laslow insisted this would work but there are clearly some details that have been left unspoken of.

He is not so lucky to have someone arrange his marriage for him. His father is gone as are many advisors and his dear mother. He has to make good choices not for himself but for the kingdom, harsh as that may sound to a potential future bride it is the realistic path and the one he's been raised to follow. You do things for the kingdom, not for you. Now that the kingdom is in his hands he must follow that creed all the more. Everyone is counting on him to find a good match that will benefit those that need it the most.]

[When she sat down, a moment after Xander may have seen his retainer flinch before looking away. She reached into her hair and carefully took out the flower crown her friend had crafted for her before placing it in her lap. She didn't want to look like a child before a potential argument that she may have with some of the royal family. While he wished for more information, Lucina wished for the same. Why was there a suitor of all things here in Ylisse? Her blue eyes went from him to her father as the Noirian Prince began questioning why he was here and the information that he received. After Chrom heard him out he furrowed his brows before looking over at Lucina before encouraging her to explain herself a bit more.]

The information that I'm about to say, please keep at this table...While I am Royalty from Ylisse, it is not of this Ylisse but of a time in the future where the Fell Dragon Grima destroyed everything. We were blessed by Naga and sent to the past to save this world and went back to a time where we could intervene and steer a new future and be able to defeat him...We have not been called by Naga to go back yet. Father has graciously let me stay here but I should have no right to this kingdom and everything should belong to the aforementioned Princess Lucina. I have mentioned before that I don't want to take anything that belongs to little Luci.

[He was trying to give her a birthright she had no right to by the looks of it. Marrying their kingdoms would look good and Prince Xander seemed like he had his heart in the right place. He would do anything for his kingdom as would she, if Chrom wanted it them she would consider it, but she didn't feel like she had the rights to it.]

[This is very hard to believe. It's only because of a conversation that he had with Laslow once that helps him believe any of this. That one day he'd leave and nothing in Xander's power would allow him to find his retainer again. At least now he has the story behind it, impossible as it is to wrap his head around.]

But one day you will have to go back, yes? You and Laslow and the other retainers that serve my siblings that came with him that day? Or do you have a say? [He gives a slight shake of the head, this is complicated but...] If you don't have a say then do you return to your time where everything is destroyed? You too Laslow? That's certainly no life... I suspect that if I were you two I would try and make the moments where I am count the most. But if you do have a say then perhaps instead of thinking of yourself as someone who is taking away from your other you could think of her as a sister. The Lucina of this world will be the crowned princess but you are still you. Being here doesn't change that. You could be considered just another princess of Ylisse. My siblings will be married off some day and that will insure alliances with other kingdoms. With your existence, though it may not technically belong here, can still be an asset to the kingdom. Where Ylisse only had one princess it now has two. One that will grow up and be the Queen and yourself, who certainly cannot stay in this kingdom forever but there is no need to returned to a ruined kingdom not when Nohr and Ylisse could help each other a great deal.

I have told Laslow that I do not mind if he has to someday leave unexpectedly... I would of course be quite sad. He's very loyal and kind. Quite troublesome but of good heart, I think. My only condition is that wherever he goes he continues to draw breath. But if this place you both intend to return to is a place of ruin then I am afraid that won't do. I would have him stay in Nohr. And I would insist that you consider this arrangement. There are more options than returning to a destroyed kingdom and you cannot stay here as that might be difficult for the princess Lucina of this time. But this arrangement is not taking anything from her. If she's only five I will have hoped to have found a queen and have heirs by the time she's suitable to be considered for marriage. You would still be a princess of Ylisse but also, should you still be willing, a Queen of Nohr.

[He's not sure why he's fighting for this as it's all rather confusing. And he should have probably prepared to leave after hearing her story of strange time travel. But her story seems sad and difficult. All the retainers that came from this unknown land hold a sadness to them. Laslow carries it too. Why linger in it? Is it inevitable that they have to go back? Why return to a kingdom of ashes when you can start new lives. Maybe not the lives you were originally meant to have but better ones. You do not have to be bound by fate and you can carve a different path. That is what Corrin did. Surely it is possible for these children who have already traveled through time to change the destruction of their kingdom. Why not go a little further and find happiness?

It now makes sense why Laslow suggested princess Lucina of Ylisse. It would not only be bringing a friend back home to Nohr but it would be incredibly beneficial. The actual Lucina gets to rule her kingdom but there will still be ties that bind the two kingdoms without taking any crown prince or princess from their kingdom. It does work. Maybe he won't have to lecture his retainer quite so hard. But he is still absolutely getting a lecture.]

[Hearing his speech left Lucina stunned. He barely even knew anything about her or her problems yet he somehow struck the heart of all of her worries and woes. Listening to him she felt enraptured by his words, as well as doubted he would ever know how much it meant to her to hear them from someone. Someone who would be willing to take her to a place where she could belong until the day Naga called for their assistance or to even go home. Being so caught up she almost didn't catch when he stopped speaking and was waiting for an answer from her. Feeling like she stared at him blankly for a bit longer than necessary, the woman cleared her throat thoughtfully before speaking herself.]

When and for what reason Naga calls on us solely depends on her will. It could be either to be as a soldier for a war that needs won or it could be to place us back in the time we came from. With that knowledge in mind though you still want to take me by your side...

[A smile that toyed on the edge of rueful crossed her lips before it seemed more genuine as she gazed up at Xander.]

I believe I'd be a fool to turn you down, especially with how well I heard your kingdom was treating my valued companions from Inigo-

[It was her turn to flinch, a confused look flashed before an embarrassed one replaced it.]

-Ah, I mean Laslow. Regardless, I would like to continue getting to know you better.

Lucina | Fire Emblem Awakening | f/m

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If this isn't okay I can redo it.

It's great~

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Re: Lucina | Fire Emblem Awakening | f/m

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5, 1 - lemme know if this works

perfect!

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Is the direction going okay for you?

It's going fine! :)

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