Author's Notes: I came up with this story during a snow day (and lots of time to spare!) It turns out that this is an extra story to all my dear readers. This story does have a twist and hopefully it helps the plot.
Disclaimer: I do not own Super Smash Brothers, the characters or anything related.
Bittersweet
Meta Knight's POV
Another sunset spread across the horizon and lands at the Smash Mansion as a mark another day was ending and another new one was to follow. Sunsets always brought beautiful views to gaze upon and admire. The sky would be filled with a variety of colours pleasing to the eye and relaxing to the being. Watching a sunset is one of the ways I prefer to calm my mind.
No one really notices the sunset among the Smashers. Most of time, they are occupied in their own hobbies, routines or brawling scheduled for them. With the third Tournament of Super Smash Brothers already set in motion three months later, I have been watching the sunset on the rooftop everyday until it would completely dip beyond the horizon that I could see.
I must say, when I first set foot in these grounds, I felt rather out of place and uncomfortable. Even today, I still feel that way around others. As these thoughts kept plaguing my mind, I wrapped my cape tighter around myself. I always felt safer by myself, alone and away from everyone else.
Why do I prefer to be alone? I sighed as another breeze swept across my masked face. I lost so many friends dear to my heart back in the times when I was in the war. My loss still hurts me even as I gaze at the slowly fading sunset in the distance. Depression still haunts me on many occasions, but I have learned to block out those feelings and to not let them show. When there is no one else around, I will reflect on these feelings, but I still forbid expressing them. Each and everyday, it hurts keeping them locked inside to torment me.
Here in Super Smash Brothers Brawl, I feel so different among the other Smashers. Even though I am grateful Kirby is here too, it does nothing to ease my pain and rid of my loneliness. The Smashers seldom ever see me these days. I chose the path of being all alone to prevent more loss, hurt and rejection. No one would be able to understand me, let alone how I feel deep down. I remain hidden and locked away behind this mask. Many Smashers would describe me as mysterious and I cannot argue with that. Who I truly am deep down is covered by a disguise; one that prevents emotions from surfacing into expressions.
As I gazed below the rooftop, my heart skipped a couple of beats when I saw Jigglypuff who happened to be my roommate. Recently I have been growing attached to her, in a way that I fear, may go beyond friendship. At first, my instinct was to ignore these feelings so foreign to me. However, that did not work and the signs became very recognizable as something I forbid myself to be involved in. I am afraid I am falling in love with Jigglypuff and that thought scares me.
How could I even think about her that way? It feels so wrong and very risky. It is not like me to openly display my emotions to anyone else, so why would I feel that way about her? I sighed knowing the answer to my question very well. The way she smiles at me nearly melts my heart and makes me feel so light inside. Jigglypuff is very kind and sweet, I will admit, but not aloud. Though we don't talk to each other much, our conversations are very fulfilling. She seems very understanding as I have witnessed before in my time at the Smash Mansion, but it may not be enough to understand me or my feelings. Jigglypuff did try to help me get involved with the activities but I politely declined every time and whenever that happened, she didn't pursue the subject and left me be.
My fists tightened as I felt myself blush behind my mask just thinking about her. I am not supposed to have these kinds of emotions. What is wrong with me? Never in my lifetime had I ever encountered a feeling as confusing as this. I needed to gaze at the sunset again to calm down having almost lost control of my feelings. When my gaze shifted downwards, I saw her smiling up at me. How I admired her beauty. A sunset would never be as pretty as her.
When I realized what I just thought, my heart felt fluttery as it beat faster. My blush deepened to a shade of scarlet out of embarrassment. I knew that I had feelings just like everyone else and kept wondering if it was really worth it to despise them the way I do. Sometimes, I wished I could tell all my worries and feelings to Jigglypuff, but I know that is false hope only luring me to suffering in the end.
In truth, I really do want to be closer to her, but that is not possible. She would never even feel that way towards me. Jigglypuff may be better off distant from me than close in a relationship. If I ever did confess my feelings to her and how much I hurt, she would feel sad and I do not wish to scar her with the memories of my past. If I could ever have a chance to forget them, I would.
I... love her. I cannot deny that to myself any longer. My heart longed for us to be together and enjoy each other's company. I attempted to clear my mind of those thoughts. How could someone like me fall in love so easily? I have rather bad memories of the emotion, love. Love is what causes moments of immense drama and an intense mood over the entire Smash Mansion. I remembered how aggressive the situation was when Ike and Link both had feelings for Zelda. I can recall moments whenever the phone rang, I would get as far away as possible and I could still hear shouts from such a distance. Do I really wish to be a part of that?
...Jealousy is such an ugly emotion ever to be felt... It changes how we act and ends up in regret because of actions it can cause. Jigglypuff would be happier with someone else anyway. She wouldn't be happy with someone like me; I know I can be too serious, pessimistic and point out the dark side of an outcome.
Perhaps I would feel happier...if I was loved by another...and loved another back with strong and devoted affection.
Silent footsteps echoed from behind me. I swiftly turned around wondering who was approaching. No one besides me ever went on the rooftop to reflect on their thoughts.
My heart rate increased seeing Jigglypuff's sparking eyes gazing at me. I was speechless so I waited for her to speak first. I was never one to socialize often and mainly spoke when spoken to. I followed that rule for so long.
"Oh h-hi Meta Knight. How was your day so far?" Jigglypuff asked me, smiling beautifully.
"The same as usual," I replied, quick and to the point like I normally did. I never was one to ramble on any subject either. "How was yours?"
Jigglypuff beamed happily and walked to my side. "Oh my day was great! Thank you for asking. Guess what? I even won my first brawl!"
"That's wonderful Jigglypuff! I am pleased to hear that," I praised her. If I could never be with her, I could still support her when needed. It was better than nothing.
"You were watching that brawl, weren't you?" she asked, tone still excessively bubbly and cheerful. Her smile sent a pleasant chill throughout my body.
I... liked it... a lot. I felt myself blush again and I looked down at the ground trying to recollect my thoughts. "Yes, I was there Jigglypuff. I knew you were going to win that match."
"... Really? But I was against Dedede. No one was expecting me to win that!"
"I had faith in you from the very beginning. I saw how determined you were to improve in your fighting skills and I admire that. You have the capability of accomplishing many things Jigglypuff. You need to believe in yourself first." I gazed into her eyes again, expression serious. "I do notice that you seem to worry what others think about you. Do not worry about that. You need to work for what you believe in though others may not agree with you. You must not dwell on that. If you are truly happy with yourself, does everyone else' opinion really matter? You have natural talent Jigglypuff and I know you will continue to develop for the better."
"Wow, Meta Knight, I never heard you say so much before," Jigglypuff said, giggling softly. "You are right about believing in myself. I will be sure to use that advice. If others thought about things just like you, this would be a better place to live."
My heart threatened to stop from sudden shock. Did Jigglypuff...really say that? She just complimented me. It felt good to be praised and it almost overwhelmed me. I looked down again, face beet red. "Thank you Jigglypuff. That was very kind of you to say that."
Jigglypuff smiled. "No problem!" Then she looked serious and made eye contact with me. "Say, since you're good at giving advice, could you help me out? I need to ask you something."
"Sure, what is it?"
She looked uncomfortable for a moment. "Well, I think... someone likes me... that way." Jigglypuff fiddled with her hands nervously. "I'm not sure if he is hinting or whether if he is being himself. The way he looks at me... is reassuring. Then again, he probably makes everyone feel that way."
"Who are you talking about?" I asked, sudden nervousness filling every part of my being.
She looked down embarrassed. "It's... Kirby. He seemed more than ecstatic that I won the match today and wanted to take me to dinner, then perhaps watch a movie at the Nintendoville theatre. Does that seem like he thinks of me that way to you? Does this sound like a date?"
A sense of dread engulfed me, nearly causing me to lose control. However, I knew I must stay calm. "No, I wouldn't think Kirby likes you that way. He always likes to celebrate accomplishments of others even if it is his worst enemy. Besides, Kirby is still too young to have developed those emotions."
"Yeah, you're probably right. I suppose I was just getting too worked up as usual. Thanks Meta Knight. I feel loads better now. I guess I'll see you tonight then before bed once I return from Nintendoville."
I nodded, trying my best to hide my true feelings. "Very well then. I hope you enjoy dinner and the movie tonight. You deserved it."
"Thanks!" As she proceeded to go downstairs to search for Kirby, I would assume, sadness threatened to torment me. I never lied to Jigglypuff before and it made me disgusted of myself. Then anger found its way to my heart directed at Kirby. Was this known as... jealousy?
No, it has to be impossible! That cannot be true! I should be happy for her instead. Like I reflected on earlier, Jigglypuff would be happier with someone else.
Perhaps we're never meant to be. I love her, but I'll have to accept that Kirby's the one she loves and cares for. That is the best reason to describe this. Never had I felt so broken hearted but I knew I'll have to get used to it. For the first time in forever, I felt a tear drip down my masked face, slightly stinging the skin on my cheek. I turned to the sunset, which dipped below the horizon leaving nothing but darkness that was once a beautiful sight.
And my hope.
Love is not worth the pain. I wished I never had grown attached to her that way. Now it is too late to reverse the consequences.
Perhaps feelings were a disgrace after all.
