Parting Ways
Chapter 1: Didn't Make the Cut

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The whole roster of the Super Smash Melee tournament stood on the Final Destination stage awaiting Master Hand's arrival. They were told to meet on the stage because, since the tournament was coming to an end, Master Hand was going to decide who would be chosen to participate in the next tournament, and who would leave.

"Dude, who do you think will make it?" asked Roy to his boyfriend, Marth.

" I don't know. But honestly, I hope that Captain Falcon doesn't make it. He is such an ass." Marth said.

"You said it. Though we know someone who has an automatic "in", in the tournament."

Both Roy and Marth reverted their eyes to their green tunic wearing friend, Link. Link was just standing there, kicking his shoes onto the ground. He then noticed two gazes looking at him, so he turned his head to his two swordsmen friends. He raised a brow to them.

Roy put his arm around Link's neck and said," Link my friend, we all know that your going to go onto the tournament." Link shook his head in disagreement.

"What are you talking about?! You were even in the original tournament. AND... your cute." Roy said smiling while nudging his nose against Links'. Link began to blush. Marth on the other hand began to glare at Roy. When Roy noticed Marth's glare, he let go of Link and walked toward him. Once they stood face to face, Roy grabbed Marth by the waist and brought Marth closer to him.

"Come on Marth, You know I'm only joking." said Roy. Marth said nothing and looked away from Roy. Roy then brought Marth's face closer to his so their mouths were only centimeters away from each other.

"Are you mad at me now?" Roy said with a seductive tone. Marth turned crimson red and started to breath heavily.

"O.K. love birds stop "getting it on" in front of everyone." said Zelda hitting Roy on the head.

"Ow! That hurt. What was that for!?"

"For being such a pervert to sweet innocent Marth that's why!"

"He's MY Marth! I do whatever I want with him!" Roy grabbed Marth closed to him like a doll. Marth only sweat-dropped to his comment. Zelda just sighed and walked to Link to talk with him.

"Ugh Roy, you can let go of me now." Marth said hesitantly.

"I can. But I don't wanna." Roy said bluntly. Marth sighed.

"You know, I still wanna know how Master Hand is gonna pick the people for the next tournament." said Roy.

"Same here love."

"He's gonna open a portal to the next area where the next tournament is going to be held and only chose the ones who he thinks truly deserves to be in the next tournament." said Zelda walking in their conversation.

"How do you know?" asked Marth.

"Link told me."

"How is that even possible?" asked Roy.

"Hyrulian."

"Ohhhhhhhh." said the both of them. Just then Master Hand came out of a portal. He began telling all the combatants that he was going to begin selecting the mighty few who will participate in the next tournament. Master Hand then opened up another portal that showed a picture of what was going to be the new Final Destination. He first chose Mario.

"Yeehee!" yelled Mario as he jumped through the portal. As he was about to land on the other side of the portal, his appearance started to change. Everything about him changed from his simple red shirt and blue plumber pants to a more detailed version of it all.

"Wow." said Roy, Marth and Zelda. This didn't surprise Link that much since he originally saw a similar transformation when Master Hand chose the chosen few to participate in the previous tournament.

"I can't wait for MY transformation!" said Roy now excited.

"Or better yet, Marth's transformation." said Roy hugging Marth tighter. Master Hand then called Pikachu.

"Pika pika!" yelled Pikachu as his ears went up from hearing his name being called and ran into the portal. Once more another transformation began.

"Oh, Pikachu is so cute!" squealed Zelda. Just then Master Hand called upon the next combatant, Kirby.

Kirby jumped for joy as his name was called and jumped into the portal and begun his transformation just like the other two before him. Though as his transformation finished, Kirby still looked the same. Next to be called was no other than Link.

"Yeah Link!" yelled Roy happy for his colleague. Being Link, he bowed to Master Hand before leaving through the portal. Once he ended on the other side of the portal, his appearance changed significantly.

"Oh my little Link has turned into a heart-throb!" said Roy. Marth couldn't help but blush at the new and improved version of Link. As time went by Master Hand called everyone chosen for the tournament one by one. Just then Marth was called.

"Yay Marth! I'm so happy for you!" yelled Roy hugging his beloved boyfriend.

"I'll be waiting for you on the other side." said Marth sweetly before kissing Roy and departing to the portal.

"What a bunch of gay wads." whispered Caption Falcon to a snickering Fox. Roy scowled at his comment. Just then Master Hand called Zelda.

"Bye Roy. We'll be waiting for you on the other side." said Zelda.

"Thank you Zelda." said Roy as the both shared a small embrace before Zelda went toward the portal and waved him good-bye before going through the portal. As more time went by, only 6 remained. Those remaining 6 were Dr. Mario, Luigi, Pichu, Roy, Young Link, and Mewtwo.

"Damn it Master Hand. Just pick me already." Roy said under his breath.

He couldn't believe that out everyone that was called to the next tournament, HE wasn't chosen yet and he couldn't take the wait any longer. As Roy awaited his turn to be called, Master Hand called Luigi. Luigi ran toward the portal onto the other side with the other chosen few. As Luigi landed onto the other platform, Master Hand closed the portal and dismissed the others who weren't chosen and went through another portal and vanished.

"Wait what?!" yelled Roy in confusion. He and the others that stood beside him were in equal confusion on the choice Master Hand chosen.

"Does that mean we aren't in the next tournament?" asked Young Link with tears in his eyes.

Roy went up to Young Link and while patting his head said," Yeah it does Young Link. Yeah it does." Young Link then started to cry.

"It's not fair. I wanted to go to the next tournament and fight beside my idol, Link." said Young Link.

"It's OK Young Link, it's OK. You were a great adversary in the tournament." Roy said as a tear formed in his eye.

As the others see the portal disappear after Luigi jumped out of it, they can't help but wonder where Roy was. As they waited patiently for Master Hand to show up with Roy, nothing was happening and everyone started to leave.

"Where's my Roy?" asked Marth concerned.

"Uh don't worry Marth, I'm sure Master Hand made a mistake." said Zelda hesitantly. Link only stood as his two friends stared at him for reassurance. Just then Marth felt a hand on his shoulder. It was Captain Falcon.

"Don't get your hopes up kid. Once Master Hand closes the portal, everyone that makes it to other side stays while those left behind go. Master Hands choices are final." With that being said, Captain Falcon walked away from the three.

"Don't believe what he has to say. This can't be right. Right Link?" Zelda said trying to cheer up Marth and looking at Link for answers. Link shook his head.

"So then Roy isn't coming?" Marth said with tears forming in his eyes. Zelda went to Marth and gave him a warm embrace before Marth started to cry.

I guess Roy just didn't make the cut.