I stood still, sword up, all senses on alert. It may seem like I'm currently on stage alone but you never know where Snake is hiding.
Suddenly someone grabbed me from behind putting me in a head lock and held my wrist. It was all so quick I barely had time to react.
Once my brain had registered the situation I jammed my elbow back hitting him in the stomach. He grunted in pain and loosened his grip on my wrist just enough for me to pry my hands free. I turn and slice at him but he quickly jumped back avoiding any harm.
Before I could attempt to retaliate the bell went off signaling the end of the brawl.
Snake and I, along with the rest of the crowd waited anxiously for the results. After a long wait I was disappointed to hear them declare Snake victorious.
We strolled over to one another hands extended.
"Good fight man."
"You too. No hard feelings?" He asks.
"No my minds just in another place thats all." I say as I let go of his hand and walk off stage.
Ya, my minds been in another place. Its been focused on a certain blue hared boy.
As the sound of the roaring crowd drifts away I'm greeted by the very person that has been on my mind the past couple months.
"Hey Ike. Sorry about the loss." He says with his angel like voice. For a second I get lost in his stunning royal blue eyes and charming smile.
"It's alright. You'll just have to win this tournament for the both of us. You think you can handle that?" I ask wrapping my arm around his neck concealing my shiver of pleasure.
"You bet. And after the tournament can you meet me at the cherry blossom tree out by the training grounds? I want to discus the crowning with you." He said while looking back as if looking at the tree itself but not pulling away from me which makes me that much happier.
"Oh yes. The crowning. The day you become King Marth. Ruler of Altea." I say doing a not so graceful bow.
Marth giggles at my silly act then a large bell rang signaling the beginning of the quarter finals.
"I'm sorry. I have to go. See you later." He says leaving me to attend the fight. Not realizing how much it hurts me. Even if it's just for a few hours.
After changing out of my sweaty cloths I joined the crowd of watchers.
"Good luck!" I scream at Marth from the stands waving my whole arm to and fro. He turns to me with a smile and waved back before returning to ready position.
"Hello Ike."
I turn to see Peach who was also disqualified in the second round.
"Hi Peach. How are ya?" I say with a relaxed smile.
"Good thanks. Some people and I are going to a movie after the tournament wanna come?" She said in her usual high pitched, and somewhat annoying, voice.
"Sorry I promised Marth I would meet him at the cherry tree."
"Oh it's Marth? I see. Alright, maybe next time." She says with a shrug and a mischievous grin.
She is one of the many people that know about my crush. Even Ness and Lucas know, and they're kids! I swear the only person that is still oblivious to the fact is Marth himself.
But I'm actually glad he doesn't know. I mean think about it? A mercenary and a prince in love? So not gonna happen!
Unfortunately this isn't a story book (no it's a fan fic) and there's no happy ending for us.
Besides hes already way out of my league, just think about when he becomes king. That stupid ceremony is the reason I have been off my game lately. Ever since he invited me I have been losing all my battles.
Just thinking about it makes my stomach do flips.
When he becomes king I don't feel like I even deserve to be his friend let alone a lover. I guess fate just didn't want us to be anything more then best friends.
I look up at the stunning prince as he gracefully takes down his opponents and quickly wipe the tear from my cheek before anyone could notice.
Ah yes. The tragic story of a confused, naive mercenary hopelessly in love with a gorgeous prince, thats us. A worthless boy wishing for something he doesn't deserve.
Aww. :( Poor Ike. He needs more self confidence.
Anyway their is 2 more parts to this and I was going to put a part 4 but I decided not to.
I don't own the characters.