I started this story last year and Finished it early this year. Since I didn't see the point of publishing it before the Christmas Season, Here it is. Disclaimer: I don't own Super Smash Bros franchise.
Ike's POV: There is nothing like Smash Mansion during Christmas. Decorations are everywhere, kids are getting restless, and most of the adults are looking forward to the big Christmas Dance. I only know of two other people who aren't looking forward to the Dance: Snake, and Samus. Samus has had a similar past to mine considering that both of our parents died. She also hates dressing up. Snake, on the other hand, has had a warring past, similar to me, but his past had more war. I also suspect that Snake is disappointed that Meryl isn't here. She is the only one who has managed to steal Snake's war-broken heart. I can't help but feel that if Snake had stayed with Meryl, he could have healed that hole. He'd be better off. He at least had someone. I have been forever alone. I only found one love in Tellius, but it would have been a forbidden love. There would be objections and assertions, along with riots. That was one of the reasons that I choose to leave Tellius.
Samus' POV: Christmas time in Smash Mansion. There is nothing like it and I hate the dance. It is a fairly known fact, as my roommates Peach and Zelda have to drag me to those type of social gatherings. Whenever I was at these said gatherings, I'd wait for Mario and Link to steal the attention of both of my roommates, then slip away for a while, then reappear before they note my absence. However, I am starting to wish I had someone to dance with. I often wish there was someone who loved me like Mario and Link love Peach and Zelda respectively. I shake these thoughts from my mind, and decide that training will help get my mind off this girly stuff. As I go, I pass Snake and Ike, both of which went silent as I passed, then continued once I was far enough away. Among Smash Mansion's fighters, they are the most reserved people I know, not much is known about either of them. I know more than most, because I have built a bond with Ike and Snake, Ike's being stronger as we have been in more matches. Whenever I catch a glimpse of those blue eyes, those eyes that could pierce through the soul, I can't help but wonder what is going on through his mind. He is among the most quiet, and stoic here at the SM. He and Snake could easily be the most stoic. They are so mysterious even to me, who knows them better than any other here. Once I reach the Training room, I start my routine.
Peach's POV: I have got to do it! I need to crack Ike and Snake! I have had tea with everyone else, and had pleasant conversations, even the villains from time to time, but I can never get Ike or Snake to have tea and talk. All they do is give vague answers, never drink their herbal tea, and then leave after a few minutes. Why can't they just open up? From everything I have learned, the harder it is to crack, the more valuable the treasure. There is something that they are hiding and I am going to get the scoop!
Snake's POV: This Christmas season is probably going to be the hardest one for me. I am supposed to be a hardened soldier: one who has no feelings. But Meryl is the only woman who put romantic feelings in me. It is this time of year when I yearn for her the most; I can't go on much longer without her. I left her because I knew her life would be better off without me, and that is the soldier's life. If I were another person, I would be her man, but I am not another person. These thoughts go through my mind. I wonder how much longer I can take. Meryl is the woman I need, but don't deserve. Ike is the only one who can truly relate to me, as he had a love similar to mine: except if he were to marry his love from Tellius, there would be numorous objections and riots. Samus could relate, but she is a woman, and thinks like a woman, and has never had a romantic interest as far as I know.
I got the idea for Peach's meddling from Memento Mori. I hope to have this done before Christmas.