Part 51: Invisible Ties - Preparation
Chapter 23: Invisible Ties
That's a lot of healing suddenly available, a hint of a huge battle to come. The next chapter is literally a node away, and it might look a tad familiar.
Music: Id (Sorrow)
Are you ready, Robin?
Chrom, first I have a favor to ask... As long as it's not a request to leave you behind. It's not...though I did consider it. I can't hurt you if I'm not there in the first place. But...I can't run from Validar forever. And if I'm going to overcome him, my best chance is with you by my side.
That's more like it.
But therein lies the favor... If Validar somehow does gain control over me... 
Promise me... Promise me you'll cut me down.
You can't mean that. You can't ASK that! I'll resist him with all that I am. I promise you. But there are other people involved here—too many people to ignore... You have a duty to protect them as well. ...You're right. The words burn my tongue, but you're right. But you mustn't let Validar seize control! Whatever it takes. Whatever the cost! I'll try. You know I will.*A moment later*
Music: Run all you like. You can't escape fate!
Chrom... Come to witness the glorious culmination of your failure? How nice. 
I have the Fire Emblem, and the Dragon's Table is set for a feast. I will return Grima to this world! You'll DESTROY the world! Lucina has seen it! Then I pray today's spectacle lives up to her nightmares! The Awakening rite is not only for exalts and Naga, you know. With it, I'll arouse Grima! The fell dragon needs only a mortal vessel, which you so kindly brought along...
You ken quickly, Robin. That's my girl. No! Never! I'll die first! You carry my blood—the blood of the fell dragon. His soul slumbers within you. And now the time has come to awaken you both!
The Grimleal have worked for generations to create someone like you... A vessel worthy of our master. Simply having Grima's blood in your veins is not enough... My father was not worthy, nor was his father before him. Even I was not able to accept Grima's most sacred gift. But you? You had all the makings. You were perfection! N-no... If your damnable mother hadn't been seized by weakness and fear... She betrayed us—stole you from your crib, and fled with you in the night! I know naught of your life thereafter; but all that matters is your return. That you are here is PROOF of your purpose! It is why you still draw breath! Robin... We are going to stop this. 
This can be stopped. YOU can be stopped! You may have killed me in some future past, but I am stronger this time! With the power of the Dragon's Table flowing through me, I am unstoppable. You're not the only one stronger this time! Right, Robin? ...Robin? Nngh...
You're not beholden to this fiend! You can fight it! We've all seen how strong you are! We've seen what you're capable of! Don't let him shake your resolve! C-Chrom, I... I don't know.
Enough! This sorry display ill befits the heir to our master's power. And you, Prince—your sad poem sounds lovely, but it will not alter destiny. They're more than just words! Be still now, my daughter...
I have been all over this world, and I have helped change it—for the better. I have fought and laughed and bled with my friends, and THAT is what matters! The ties we forged, the bonds we share—they are of a power greater than Grima. A ludicrous idea, as you will know better than anyone soon enough... We do agree on one thing: my life so far has all been in preparation for this moment... When I kill you or die trying! Heh heh heh. You have your father's courage, but your mother's judgment... Very well, pup. Come! Do your worst! Come at me with all you have! There is no damage I can do your body that the fell dragon cannot repair! 
Chrom and Robin are separated from the rest of the Shepherds by a barrier. The first ever chapter is back with quite a few different pieces to the puzzle.
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