A.N. Hey, this is my first go at writing a Smash Bros fic, so let's hope its not too badXD. Ever since I got Smash Bros 4 I've had the urge to write some fan fiction for it, and since there is a terrible lacking of Samus/Zelda fanfiction I take upon myself to fix that. With that enjoy lovely readers.
Chapter 1 Game Set
The purple wired framed man jumped dodging another blast of magic fire. Zelda huffed, cursing the electronic man. The Princess, soon to be Queen of Hyrule drew her power again, sending fire racing towards the fake human. Quickly it dodged out of the way again bringing out another curse from Zelda.
The sound of laughter brought Zelda's attention away from the wired framed man. Link, Zelda's best friend and Hero of Time, was leaning against the wall of the training room snickering. He grinned goofily when Zelda sent a glare at him.
"What? Come on it's kind of funny. I mean its not even set on attack mode!" Link said referring to the wired framed man. It was a training dummy of sorts. Able to act like an average opponent, allowing people to train their skills against it. It also let one program it to fight how the user wanted.
Zelda's eyebrow twitched in irritation, turning back to the dummy she gathered her power for another attack. A blast of fire rocketed forth, slamming into the dummy at full force sending it flying.
"Nice! That's the kind of stuff that will get you the knock-outs!" The Hero encouraged looking rather pleased at the power Zelda displayed.
The Smash Tournament was going to begin in a few weeks. A fighting competition that crossed dimensions bringing fighters from anywhere and everywhere. To find out who was the strongest of them all. This was the second tournament, the first Zelda didn't compete in. Link however did earning second place in the tournament. Making him all the more eager to come out on top for the second time around, and when Zelda too received an invitation to compete. The Hero was practically dragging Zelda out of the castle to go.
Now since they arrived in Smash City, a pocket like dimension where the city full of residents from every world gathered for the tournament. Link spent his time helping Zelda get ready for the tournament. Seeing as Zelda didn't fight often, it would be useful to practice up before the real fighting began.
"It's a good thing we arrived early its certainly been awhile since I've used my magic to this level." The Princess sighed as the holographic man disappeared from its collapsed position by the wall. Before reappearing perfectly fine standing in front of Zelda.
"You are getting better though. Certainly not Smash level, but you are getting better." Link pushed himself off the wall coming to stand next to Zelda.
"Why thank you Link. You know, some might consider it a grave offense to insult your Princess." The Hero grinned at the jab, sarcasm dripping from Zelda's voice. Ever since Link returned from his adventure in Termina. The two became as close as could be, some back in Hyrule debated whether they were more than friends or not. However, Link's heart was held by another, and as Link often joked Zelda was married to her country.
"Hey it would be a greater offense to lie to her majesty." Zelda laughed, then she turned her attention back to the training dummy.
"There must be somthing to this. Either I'm not fast enough, or something else…" The Princess trailed off, her mind trying to work out what was making her miss so often. Link chuckled at his friend, she didn't get the triforce of wisdom for nothing. The Princess' greatest weapon was her mind, Link just had to get her using it in a fight.
"You're thinking too much on it. You've got to be able to predict where they're going to dodge, instead of just focusing on getting that first strike out. Usually you're going to miss the first shot, its your follow up attack that matters." Link explained stepping forward, pulling out his boomerang.
"Watch," the dummy prepared itself sensing Link entering the battle. Link flung the boomerang as soon as he let it go he pulled out his bow. The dummy went to dodge out of the way of boomerang, but as it sprang to the left an arrow was sent flying. The arrow flew to the dummy who was helpless as it burrowed deep into its head. The holographic dummy flickered before resetting again.
Link could see Zelda processing the information, already thinking of how to incorporate it for her own attacks. A flame came to life in Zelda's palm, the dummy readied itself. A blast of fire came rushing towards the dummy, but this fire was weaker than her last attempts. Allowing her to send another blast quickly nailing the dummy as it dodged right into her second attack.
"Nice!" Link grinned upon seeing Zelda land her attack.
"Keep that up and you'll be a force to be reckoned with!" Zelda smiled nodding gratefully, happy at her own success.
"Well, it helps when the Hero of Time is instructing you." Link scratched the back of his head laughing. He was rather modest when it came to his heroic accomplishments. Though he saved both Hyrule and Termina, at heart he remain the young boy who grew up in the Kokiri Forest.
"Ha, I might regret it later when you know all my moves. Just remember if we fight in the tournament no way I'm going easy on you!"
"Still bitter after last time?" Zelda laugh at Link's expression, the hero had told Zelda all about his first time in the Smash tournament. From what Link had told her in the final match the battle was brutal, but in the end Link was bested by a warrior called Samus Aran.
"I am not bitter! There is just no way I'm losing to that crazy robot again!"Zelda gave Link an amused look, folding her arms over her chest.
"The very crude drawings on the targets back in Hyrule say otherwise." Link's face colored red from blushing. He didn't think Zelda ever went down to the training grounds back at the castle.
"Well...got to motivate myself, shooting bland targets gets boring." The Hero shrugged grinning sheepishly.
"I'll remember that if I ever get discouraged. I'll just draw rude pictures of my enemies to feel better." Huffing Link took a few steps back taking a defensive stance.
"You're going to need to make a few then, because let's practice your hand to hand." Zelda grimaced, magic was her main way of offense hand to hand combat was something entirely new to her. Usually she would transform into her other form Sheik, but Link insisted she at least be decent in her normal state. Zelda mirrored Link's stance and readied herself, preparing to no doubt take a few blows.
By the time they were finished Zelda was panting heavily, her entire body felt numb not used to being this active. Link too looked tired, but the blonde only took a few deep breaths before his breathing leveled out again.
"I have to admit you're not doing so bad. You just have to work on your stamina a bit. These fights can last for ages, and you don't want to lose just because you ran out of steam." The blonde looked amused as Zelda only appeared slightly pleased, too tired to respond. After a moment Zelda managed to breath at least somewhat steadily.
"I think I'll stick to using Sheik for close combat." The Princess uttered obviously still trying to gather herself. It was a surprise that Zelda was invited to the fighting tournament, so to say she was out of practice was an understatement. The Hyrulian monarch just hoped she could get back up to speed in time for the fighting to begin.
"Might be a good plan it will certainly be a surprise to any opponent." Link went over to a their things sitting by the exit. Grabbing a towel the Hero wiped the sweat from his face. Following him over Zelda stretched her already sore muscles, rolling her shoulders trying to will some of the aches away.
"I think a break is due," Zelda stated noticing Link also looked rather tired. Although he would ever admit it, Link like Zelda had become complacent since the end of their adventure. With Ganondorf defeated Hyrule was at peace. The most fighting the blonde swordsman got into was against the stalchildern that spawned at nightfall in Hyrule Field. The two gathered their things and headed out of the training building.
Subspace or Smash City was a fully functioning city with towering skyscrapers, small apartments, and various stores owned by many different beings. The Master Hand, the creator of the city, created a dimension entirely for the purpose of housing the city. According to what Link had heard Master Hand wanted to hold the ultimate fighting tournament. Where the best of each dimension from Hyrule to the Mushroom Kingdom would compete at the chance for glory. Of course there was a cash prize, but from what Link had experienced few were competing just for the money.
Zelda had to admit the city was a sight to behold. Since Hyrule was farther behind in technology everything was completely new to the Princess. As they walked down the street Zelda admired the towering buildings with their many windows that seemed to dazzle in the midday sun. The city seemed to be buzzing with the tournament so close to beginning.
They stopped at a simple cafe that Link said he frequented last tournament. Zelda took a seat in a booth next to the window enjoying the atmosphere, while Link went to get them something. There were a few others relaxing in the cafe's comfortable aurora. Beings that Zelda had never seen before. Two short people with what looked like mushrooms on their heads sat together at a small circular table. What looked like knight with armor Zelda couldn't place sat alone by the far window, sipping their drink. A couple of men in high tech metal armor chatted together happily at another booth. The blonde could almost make out a symbol emblazoned on their armor, but the shape was foreign to her.
The bell connected to the door chimed indicating someone entering the shop. Zelda glanced at the door, and at first glance Zelda thought it was a robot entering the cafe. Though when Zelda thought on it, they could be. The being entering the shop was tall no doubt taller than Zelda if she were standing. With metal armor that looked stronger than steel, oddly though at least to Zelda the armor was a bright orange. Except the chest and helmet that were a vibrant red. One arm was encased in what looked like a verdant colored gun, and almost jet like boosters were on their back. They must have noticed Zelda looking them over, because a chartreuse visor turned its gaze the princess' way. The visor was blank if there was someone inside no one would be able to read anything from them.
Zelda quickly looked away feeling rather foolish. Most took staring as an insult, and the last thing Zelda wanted to do was offend someone. Especially her first few days in. Being a princess Zelda was taught even the simplest of gestures, like staring could be a great offense in another culture. It was times like this Zelda remembered her days learning proper etiquette from her teacher, as not to offend anyone as Queen of Hyrule.
The Princess could feel the cool gaze on her for another moment before it turned away. The armored being continued about its business just as Link returned with two sandwiches and drinks for them. Link too was looking at the newcomer, but he had a competitive glare about him.
"Are they one of our competition?" Zelda questioned lowly so the being of discussion wouldn't hear. Link huffed giving his attention back to Zelda.
"Yah, that's Samus, told you crazy robot." Link took a bite out of his sandwich roughly sending another look at the warrior that had defeated him last tournament.
Curiously Zelda looked to Samus again. The warrior had gone to the counter no doubt to order something. They must have been here often like Link, because the cashier didn't even need to ask if the warrior wanted anything. The metal clad fighter merely gave the employee their money with a grateful nod. The blank visor caught Zelda once again giving the princess a glance as if to say 'I see you, now stop'.
Link chuckled upon seeing Zelda flush at being caught staring. Zelda gave the Hero an angry glare before focusing on her meal. Samus eventually received their drink and a small bag containing some form of pastry. Then they left with only the metal clink of armored boots giving them away.
Since Samus was the reason Link lost the last tournament, it was a rather sore topic for the Hero. Too bad for him though Zelda was more than willing get a little fun out of his bruised ego.
"Are you going to pout every time you see Samus, because I don't think that's a very efficient way to defeat them." Link glared at the ruler of Hyrule.
"What?" Zelda smiled innocently while the Hero let out a huff.
"I don't care that much…" A disbelieving look from Zelda stopped that statement flat. "Okay I do care, but its not some stupid grudge because it beat me. Samus never spoke one word to any of us back in the first tournament, not one. And during fights it was insane it's like they were a killing machine." Link paused for a second trying to put his thoughts into words.
"I guess you could say I'm worried what a insane robot like that is up to in their own dimension." Zelda smiled gently at her friend. Link truly lived up to his name of hero, even for people he wasn't even sure existed. Though his intentions were good at heart it wasn't fair to Samus. Neither of them really knew the warrior, so they had no right to pass judgement upon them.
"We know nothing about Samus, and have no right to judge them. You aren't even sure if Samus is a robot." The Princess calmly reminded the Hero, sounding every bit of the royal she was. Link rolled his eyes however.
"Zelda, you just saw it! If that's not a robot…" The Princess cut him off.
"Link, unless you have solid proof that they are a robot, we should assume they're not." Zelda admonished, though Link could very well be right, and Samus was a great villain in their universe. Zelda however was not able to pass such a label on someone she had not met yet. As a ruler she had to be both suspicious and forgiving of everyone. By principal Zelda would wait until she knew more before deciding.
"That's your job to be kind and forgiving to everyone, don't drag me into it. I am going to stick to what I've seen, and I've seen a robot beat people into the ground. Trust me on this one Zelda, pray to the goddesses that you don't have a match against Samus early on in the tournament." Zelda shook her head in exasperation, Link clearly wasn't changing his mind.
The topic of the mysterious metal warrior dropped, and the two enjoy their meal. Later on Link left Zelda to do his own training. Leaving Zelda to explore the city on her own. The Princess was surprised how many people recognized her. A couple of those strange short mushroom like people had stopped her asking if she was the ruler of Hyrule. Zelda even met a few natives of Hyrule a Zora and Goron, who happily gave their best wishes for Zelda in the tournament.
It was certainly interesting seeing this many beings all in one place coexisting. It was hard to believe that they all came to live here. Just because the Master Hand wished to hold a fighting tournament across dimensions. Zelda didn't put too much thought into that though, as it certainly seemed like a nice place to live.
While walking down the street taking in all the sight's. Zelda's eyes' caught sight of a flash of orange and red. Looking across the road Zelda spotted the high tech warrior. Samus was standing outside a strange red building with a symbol that looked like a ball split into two colors printed on the building. The building's doors slide open and two small creatures trotted out. One matched the description of Pikachu a creature Link told Zelda about. A yellow mouse like being that was known as a pokemon. From what Zelda had learned from Link there were hundreds of different kinds of pokemon. The smaller creature that follow Pikachu Zelda could only assume was a pokemon as well. Like Pikachu it had yellow fur and reminded Zelda of a mouse.
The two pokemon perked up immediately upon seeing Samus.
"Pika Pi!" Pikachu exclaimed jumping onto Samus' shoulder nuzzling the warrior's helmet. The smaller pokemon hopped over hugging the warrior's leg barely reaching over their knee. Pikachu jumped back onto the ground looking rather happy at seeing Samus.
The high-tech warrior handed a paper bag that Zelda recognized as the one they purchased at the cafe. The pokemon made several noises of glee digging into the bag. Pikachu pulled out a fluffy looking pastry handing it to the other pokemon, before pulling out one of their own.
"Chuuuu!" Small sparks came from Pikachu's cheeks in happiness thanking the warrior. Samus gave a small nod to the pokemon, as if saying it was nothing.
Not wanting to get caught watching the warrior again. Zelda continued on her way, smiling to herself. This tournament was bound to be interesting, but even if Zelda didn't win. She could at least say Link was wrong.
A.N. Hope that wasn't too terrible I have a good five chapters of this ready to go. This is going to be sort of slow burn for the romance, because I don't see Samus or Zelda as the kind of people to rush into a relationship. On that final note reviews are loved see you guys later^_^.