The sunlight flickered on his peaceful face, he didn't want to wake up. Slowly he felt himself dozing off once again, until the sound of his door being smashed open jolted him out of his repose.

"Marth!, Marth! Wake up! Situation is dire!" came a voice and as Marth blearily gazed at the figure in the doorway he recognized it to be Roy.

"You gotta hurry!" Roy exclaimed before whirling out of Marth's room in a blink. Marth sighed and stretched gracefully, loving the feeling, while thinking, Why is Roy always so dramatic and flighty?

Slowly, Marth climbed out of his warm bed sheets, and gazed at himself in the mirror, a very lithe and muscled figure met his gaze. His blue bangs brushed his face ever so slightly and Marth flicked them aside half-heartedly.

After taking a long shower and dressing, Marth made his way out the door, which hung brokenly on the doorframe.

"That will have to be fixed… again…" he muttered as he took his precious sword, the Falchion, and sheathed it.

"Sleep well Marth?" said Wario as he waddled past, Marth had to sustain a chuckle at the garlic munching brawler.

"Yes, that is until Roy broke my door again…" he replied and quickened his pace to see where just where Roy went.

"… So I'm just telling you, I know who is going win this fight… and I think it will be Mario." Roy spoke to Luigi as Marth entered the room.

"Yes, I have much faith in my brother, and after the training he's been through today, it will be a good match." he replied, much respect in his eyes.

"Ok, so this is the most dire situation that was worth waking me up for…?" Marth sighed exasperatingly, before yawning.

"Yes Marthy!, it's very important, because if Mario wins this fight, you have to face Ganondorf." Roy replied simply.

"I told you not to call me Marthy!" Marth growled and Roy chuckled. Luigi looked from Roy to Marth before taking off.

"Well… I'm going outside, call me in when the match is over.." Marth demanded, and walked away, leaving Roy to watch the match with glittering eyes.

The doors shut behind Marth as he made his way out and away from the stadium. The trees rustled softly in the breeze and birds jumped from branch to branch, twittering.

Suddenly all seemed peaceful, and he stood quietly for a moment, soaking in the sunlight, before making his way to the fountain. The fountain was a carving of previous brawlers who won world statuses in competing.

It really was a nice place to live and Marth was actually a little grateful to Roy for bringing him here.

As he sat down, Marth stretched again, and closed his eyes in contentment, feeling himself finally relax again.

Then he felt his gut clench and Marth glanced around to notice something staring at him from the trees.

Marth froze to the spot, his hand resting on his sword, ready to unsheathe it if necessary. Then the figure vanished and a glimpsed of blond hair snaked into his vision.

"Who was that?" Marth muttered, feeling as if thunder had shocked him.

"Marth! Are you out there? The brawl is over!" he heard Roy's voice into the distance. Was the match really that quick? He thought, surprised.

As Marth stood up and began to walk back, his mind still reeled at the mysterious person.

"It was a good match my friend!" Ganondorf boomed as he and Mario shook hands before dispersing to their rooms.

"It was an awesome fight, you should of watched it!" Roy exclaimed heartily, thumping Marth on the back.

"Good luck comrade!" he said before going to get a drink, leaving Marth to compose himself for the match.

"You better get ready Ganon, for you are about to be owned once more..." he muttered, getting pumped up before entering the arena.

"Welcome Marth!, just wait there for a moment, Ganon will be out in a little bit." Zelda said warmly, before walking off.

Was it Zelda that had been watching him in the back garden? Marth thought still trying to solve the puzzle. Nah, it wouldn't be, or she wouldn't be here….

Marth stretched his arms and cracked his knuckles, feeling the adrenaline rush through his blood as he anticipated Ganon's arrival.

"So Marth!, are you ready!" Ganon inquired as he finally entered the stage.

"Born ready!" Marth replied and the two nodded before entering battle stance. Marth gave Ganon a once over, checking for weak areas that he could strike.

"In Five, Four, Three, Two, One! Go!" the announcer yelled, and the fight commenced.

Marth was ready and counterattacked as Ganon ran towards him to punch him.

"See how you like this! Hyaaa!" Marth yelled as he thrust his blade out to counter Ganon with Dancing Blade.

Stay tuned for Part Two!