I had remembered the way she looked so stunning, the way she danced was pure beauty and talent. Her kindness to all she encountered couldn't compare to no one, not even the Ylisse princess Lissa. Her name was Olivia and her raw beauty and kindness is something everyone adored, her people and her husband the King himself. And I had the honor to call her my mother.

Now it may seem odd to give my mother so much praise and admiration but I cannot contain myself, she is the one woman I had loved since I had first laid eyes upon her and I was the love of her life as well. She was the first thing I had saw when I first learned to open my eyes, along with my father of course but she had inspired me to be the man I became to this day. She raised me well along with my older sister, princess Lucina. And so yes, if you are wondering I am a prince. The crown prince of Ylisse and the of son of King Chrom and Queen Olivia.

And now you may be asking yourself, why is the prince of Ylisse talking to me? Shouldn't he be out there living his extravagant life while his servants atend to him and his gaurds demand for his people's money? Well, no. Actually, forget about what you may have read in Fairy Tales for we aren't that. My father and mother aren't selfish rulers with only greed. They care for their people and will do just about anything for them. And my life isn't that of a high class prince who showers in gold and diamonds. In fact, I had lost my parents. Both killed in a great war. My mother died protecting me, died in my arms as she sang me one last lullaby. 

So you see, I have a great deal of a story to tell and much to share with you. And it begins with me returning to the past, to where it all began and if fate isn't changed then my future of torment and pain will be just that. So along with twelve children of my parent's comrades, we return to our parents. To the past Ylisse.

" Inigo, What are you are you doing up so late at night? " A sweet voice asked me, a voice that which belonged to my mother.

" Oh mother, evening! I um, I'm merely on my way to chat up some of the village ladies, oh you know me mother. Why wouldn't I be out here doing this! " I say as I try to hide my fibing.

My mother's face became a tad serious as she saw straight through my lie, " Now Inigo, Risen are the only creatures up this late and you know that very well. Now please, may I now have the truth? "

" I just wanted to.. wanted to.. " Gods, talking to my mother was so hard and embarrassing!

  My mother looks at me and sways a little smiling, " You wanted to practice your dancing? "

My eyes widen as I become mute and embarrassed,  How did you know?! "

" People have been telling me that they have spotted you dancing in the woods at night. They say you dance beautifully! But it's dangerous to be out so late at night, can't you practice your dancing with me? "

" Ah, I'm sorry Mother, I cannot do that. It would be lovely but I cannot do so. Any how, I'll be off to my tent now, good night mother. " I say as I pull her in to kiss her forehead.

" Inigo! " I hear her say as I turn to leave.

Just as I was walking to my tent I'm stopped by my father's tactician and best friend, Robin. She is Ylisse top tactician and almost everyone's friend. A kind woman and fine warrior. A beauty to say the least.

" Ah, Robin. Hello, may I be of service to of you, Milady? "

She smiles at me, " I was just wondering if I would have a word with you is all. " She states.

" Why of course, what is it that you would like to discuss? "

  With a deep sigh, Robin lets out a faint chuckle, " Why don't you spend more time with your mother. You are always about trying to seduce any woman you see. Why don't you take her out on a date, a mother son date. I'm sure she would like that. "

I grimace," With all due respect Milady but are we not in the middle of a war? I do believe taking my mother out might be too dangerous. "

Suddenly Robin became cross with me, " Now listen Inigo, if you have time to be flirting and dancing then you have time to spend time with your mother. "

With the bitterness in her voice I let out a deep chuckle, as I wipe my tears away from my face and look back at the even more upset Robin, I ruffle her hair.

" I jest, Milady. It was only a jest. I do see your valid point and will spend more time with my mother even if it is distressing. After all, I did already lose my original mother.. I couldn't bare the thought of losing my mother from this time period either. "

Robin's smile returned at my words, " Very well, have a wonderful night Inigo. "

Before she would strut off I open my mouth to speak, " One thing I ask of you though, Robin. "

She raises an eyebrow at me with a slight smile her, brows furrowed, " Do me a favor and keep speaking to my cousin, Owain.  It seems you two might be in perfect sync with each other. " I grin as I begin to walk away.

" What? Inigo! " I hear her shout embarrassed before I enter my tent.

Finally peace and quiet had reached me as I began to remove my articles of clothing and armor stripping myself down into only my breeches and lay myself into my sleeping bag.

I lay in the silence, the sound of only crickets filling my ears as I try to drift off to sleep but alas I am not able to, thoughts of when my mother dying in my arms filled my thoughts as tears began to fill my eyes. Blast, it would be very embarrassing if someone would see me crying, for most my mother.

I lay alone in my sleeping back as I wish to be held onto just like my mother used to hold onto me. Seeing my mother now at least fills a bit of the emptiness I feel from losing her. But if I could give anything to get my mother back I would. As of now Lucina is working to kill father's murderer.. but I wonder just who that could be. Sweet memories of my mother, father, and Lucina fill my mind. Almost like a serenade that puts me straight into the land of dreams.

  - End of Chapter 1