This is my first fanfiction, so forgive me if it sucks. It's a Brawl fiction. It's MarthxIke with some MarthxLink mixed in and MarthxRoy mentioned, so anyone who doesn't like those pairings... somehow... be warned. Remember to review!
~The Love of Smash Chapter 1~
Marth sighed as he sat on the new couch in the Smashers' new home. He had remembered the Melee house well- it was pretty small, but it was liveable. There were nice rooms- a good amount of bedrooms, a kitchen, a bathroom- the house had it all. This was bigger, though- it had 2 more of everything, except bedrooms- it had about 6 more. The place wasn't a mansion, but it wasn't small enough to be house- a mix of the two, Marth told himself.
As far as the cast went, Marth didn't really hate anybody- except for that Bowser, who did nothing but constantly bash Marth for having a relationship with Roy. Bowser had laid off now that Roy was gone- much to Marth's dismay- but now, that other jerk, King Dedede, did nothing but make fun of Marth because he had a relationship with Roy.
Hell, almost all of the cast made fun of him- there were only a few who didn't, and they were his friends: Luigi, Mario, Peach, Zelda, Kirby, and Link. Peach and Zelda only encouraged him, though. The only newcomer that didn't make fun of Marth was Ike, the other representative of Fire Emblem.
Walking by, Luigi noticed that Marth had seemed down. He approached Marth and said, "Heya, Marth! What's-a bothering you?"
"Oh, nothing... it's just the fact that almost everyone in this mansion always makes fun of me is getting to me, you know?" Marth sighed.
"... You never taled like-a that when Roy was still around. You two never said anything about all of the people making-a fun of you- which is why I befriended you! You stuck up to everybody-a, no matter how harsh they were. Roy-a, too."
"I sure miss him."
"Don't-a worry. Wherever he is-a, I'm-a sure he won't forget about ya. Now, if you'll-a excuse-a me, Mario is calling. See ya around!" Luigi ran off. Marth was glad to have Lui gi as a friend- he always tried to make someone feel better, even if he knew it was pointless. Marth still felt sad, but he was glad that Luigi had tried. Marth had gone to go to his room, but he tripped over something- it was Kirby, sleeping on the floor. Not only did it wake him up, it also caused a loud "bang!" when he fell over.
"Agh!" Kirby yelled. "Hey, Marth, watch where you're going." He went to help Marth up, but saw a chocolate bar just sitting on the ground right in front of him. "Yum yum! Chocolate! =D" Kirby ran over, completely forgetting Marth was on the ground.
"Need a hand?" Marth heard someone say- but he couldn't see who it was.
"No thank you, I got it." Marth got himself to his feet, and when he looked up, he saw Ike.
"Be careful, ok? You look pretty hurt- falling on a hard floor and all. Want me to treat your wound?"
"No thank you... I got it." Marth said.
"Hm... And also, be careful of who you trip over. Kirby won't be quiet about this for days." Ike sighed. "I'll see you around."
He hadn't befriended Ike, but Marth knew that he wasn't on his bad side. He also wouldn't mind becoming friends with Ike- but Marth didn't want to take the chance, since Ike might not be fond of him. You never know, right? Marth had turned around to see if Ike was still there, but all he saw was Kirby eating a chocolate bar.
"Hey, Marth... pass me the milk." Kirby called out. Marth just went to his room, leaving Kirby alone. "Fine, I'll get it myself..."
Marth went into his room and sighed. He missed Roy- and he missed the rest of the retired cast, as well- but he knew Roy put the biggest influence on him that whole time. They truly loved one another...
Marth heard a knock on his door, and heard the knocker say, "Dinner!" Marth left the room, and looked for an open seat. Sadly, everyone had just finished training, so they all had seats. The only seat left was next to Ike! Marth was happy until he saw that next to Ike was Bowser and next to the empty seat was Dedede. Dedede, at least, was too busy arguing with Kirby to notice Marth, but Bowser knew. Marth took his seat next to Ike, and dinner began.
Kirby and Dedede left about 5 minutes afterwards, and Bowser was disgusted by the roasted Goomba, so he decided to eat in his room. Everyone else dug in. Ganondorf, as always, was stealing some food from other people, looking for the Triforce. He had found his way to Marth, who didn't notice Ganondorf at the moment. Ganon looked at Marth's food and automatically decided, "Nope- nothing." He thought Ike's food looked rather suspicious, though. He reached his arm to Ike's plate, in hopes of gaining a piece of the Triforce.
Marth noticed Ganondorf's... sad... attempt, and slapped Ganon's hand. "...Ouch." Ganon thought, but didn't say- he would be the laughing stock of the cast if Marth had hurt him. Ike noticed what happened.
"Thank you, Marth. Now, I don't have to waste my time with a fool like Ganon." he said to Marth, with a smile.
"Your welcome..." Marth mumbled.
The only people left after a half hour were Marth, Ike, Game and Watch, and Falcon. Falcon was cleaning the scraps, Game and Watch couldn't figure out how to eat his food, and Marth and Ike had just finished. Marth was headed to his room, when Ike called out, "Marth!" Marth turned around. "You want to spar with me outside? Just for practice!" Marth agreed and went outside with Ike.
He saw a few people sparring- as always, Mario and Luigi were one of them. He also saw Kirby and Meta Knight working together to fend off Snake and Sonic- they were doing a spectacular job.
"Teamwork. Something vital to winning certain matches." Ike said. "I'm afraid that I don't have a team partner, though." he sighed.
"I-I don't have one, Ike." Marth said.
"Really? Well, would you like to be my partner?"
Marth was so suprised- he asked Marth even sooner than Roy did! Marth happily agreed. "I would, however, like to spar with you alone first. Is that alright?" Marth nodded. "Now... draw your blade!" Marth and Ike each drew their swords, and began sparring.
After a half hour, they were done. "Marth... you are incredible! That speed of yours is insane."
"T-thanks." Marth said. "You're really good, too, Ike- you're so powerful!"
"Heh. I've heard that from many people. Now, Marth, I have a question."
"W-what is it?"
"I've heard from a fellow Smasher that there were 5 others who used to be a part of Smash- but aren't here anymore- and this smasher told me that I replaced one of them. Who was it?"
"Oh... it was... Roy."
"Roy... It's a shame. I've heard he was an excellent man. I'd have loved to meet him."
"Yes, I was... very close to him..." Marth sighed. Ike could tell by being in the game, he hurt Marth.
"Well, I've heard you're as good a man as he is, so it's all good." Ike said with a smile. "Now, shall we return inside or find a team to do doubles with us?"
"Doubles?" they heard in the distance. "Oh, a new team! That's great!" Kirby had run up to them, glad to get new people for doubles, Meta Knight soon following.
"Ah, Kirby! Would you like to spar with us?"
"Oh, I'd love to! But you might want some experience first- me and Meta Knight have yet to be beaten!" Kirby grinned.
"Ike and Marth..." Meta Knight thought out loud. "You two have potential as teammates. You seem to work well with eachother."
"Thank you." they both said, Marth happier than Ike.
"How about we start with Ganondorf and Falcon?" Ike suggested. "I've heard that team is abmyssal."
"Okay." Marth said. Conviently, Ganon and Falcon were walking outside, looking for a match. They saw Marth and Ike approaching, readying their weapons. Falcon and Ganon charged at them- while Marth and Ike readied their Fsmashes. Ganon walked right into Ike's, whereas Falcon walked right into Marth's. Falcon tried to Falcon punch Marth, but missed. Marth and Ike beat on Falcon, and then beat on Ganon.
"That was easy." Ike laughed.
"Good job, Ike." Marth smiled.
"You did well, too. Now, lets get going- I'm beat." Ike said. Marth agreed and they went in. "Marth... Can I sleep at your place tonight? My roomate is doing nothing but keeping me up all night."
Marth was so happy Ike asked, and immediately accpeted. "Um... who's your roomate?"
"I have two of them- Ganondorf and Falcon. I figured since we're partners now, I could sleep with you for the night. Actually... do you mind if I move in?"
"Yes!" Marth screamed. "I-I mean... Yes, you may."
"Hahaha!" Ike laughed. "I just need to get my things- I'll be in your room in half an hour. Be there!" Ike left to pack his things.
"I haven't seen you that happy since Roy left." a familiar voice said to Marth. It was Link!
"Oh, hi Link."
"Heh. Are you and Ike...?"
"O-oh, no... We aren't."
"Hm. Well, you certainly seem to like him. Almost as much as Roy. And a lot more than me." Link sighed.
"Yeah." Marth laughed. "It just didn't work out between us, you know that."
"Still... Zelda just isn't as... you know..."
"Link, I have to go to my room before Ike gets there!"
"Oh, right. Sorry to keep you busy." Marth rushed to his room.
"Link." He turned around, only to see R.O.B. behing him.
"Oh. ROB. Hey."
"Listen... I was told by Zelda that you used to love Marth. Is this true?"
"Well... The guy is great, you know?"
"Then why did you constantly save Zelda if you were interested in men and not women?"
"! I had to rescue Zelda! I-"
"Link. You're over it, but you won't admit it. You might want to start." R.O.B. left.
Meanwhile, Marth had to make his room as clean and tidy as he could- Ike would arrive any minute! He still wasn't finished, and he needed some help- he went to get Luigi, who had his vaccum- but when he opened the door, he didn't notice Ike was right in front of him. He bumped into Ike- but he didn't bounce back. Marth had noticed when he slammed into Ike that Ike was much bigger- Marth only reached his chest. Marth then noticed his face was resting on Ike's chest.
"I-Ike!" Marth jumped back. "I-I-I'm so sorry... I-" Marth stuttered.
"Marth, it's fine, don't worry about it." Ike said. "Do you want me to get Luigi?"
"I-If you would be so- Y-yes, please."
"Be right back." Ike said, with that same tone he had always used. Marth felt so embarresed- the last time he did that, he did it intentionally- the day before Roy left. Before Marth could think anything else, Ike and Luigi had entered.
"Stand-a back!" Luigi said, taking out his vaccum. In minutes, the room was clean. "Call me if-a you need anything else-a, Marth. Bye-bye!" Luigi left the room.
"I have everything I need in here- where shall I set it up?"
"W-Wherever you want..." Marth muttered.
"Marth." Ike said, dropping his luggage. "Why do you act so shy around me? When you talked to Luigi and Kirby before, you talked to them normally- I overheard part of your conversation with Link, as well." Marth's eyes were wide open when Ike said that- he overheard some of that? If Ike heard that Link and Marth used to love eachother, Ike would hate him, as well...
"Marth. Even if you like males, that won't change my opinion on you. You are still a great man, and a friend I am honored to have. So, please, stop acting so nervous."
"..." Marth still couldn't think of anything to say. "Thank you." Was all he could mutter out.
"It's getting late... I'm going to bed."
"Oh! Where will you sleep?" Marth asked. "I don't see a matress..."
"One bed is all we'll need, right?" Ike asked. Marth blushed, and said" Of course..."
"Ok, then! Now, who sleeps on the inside... You want me to?"
"It doesn't matter." Marth was pleased that Ike was good enough friends with him to sleep in the same bed.
"Oh, what the hell? I'll sleep on the inside." Ike said. He laid down on the bed. "Oh! This is much more comfortable than the bed Ganon and Falcon gave me."
"Are they really that bad?" Marth asked. "I mean, they were always jerks to me, but... Oh well." Marth sighed, as he climbed into bed after Ike. Marth shut his eyes. Before Ike did, though, he put his arm around Marth. "Good night, Marth." Ike then fell asleep, arm on Marth. Marth, smiling, fell asleep afterwards.
~End of Chapter~
Author's Note: Aw, I love IkexMarth. It'll feel weird doing otherwise, though. Yes, Kirby is the comedic relief of this. The only people with really big roles, though, will be Marth, Ike, Link, and Luigi. I'm not sure about Kirby and Meta Knight as a team, but I'll make sure they, as well as Mario, Peach, and Zelda, get some lines in. Poor Ganon and Falcon. XD