This was written in advance. I will add special thanks in though; I love my reviewers, so I show respect!

Summary: We all know Pit's not able to fly on his own. But when Palutena tells him she might have found a way, will he go through with it just to be able to fly without help? Or will he back down from the chance?

Thanks to: Dark Lord Goal (Seeing as how he/she is the only one who reviewed… Meanies who don't review!)

Enjoy what I can offer!

Note: I know the first time I posted this it said Medusa. I started this before hitting chapter nine in the game, so as far as my mind knew Medusa was the biggest threat. But now I know Hades is, so I'll change that. Thanks to Dark Lord Goal for pointing that out!

Now, again, this chapter went under some revision because another reviewer- Some Random Tosser- pointed out Palutena was OOC by even suggesting it. So I tried to change this chapter to make her more in character. But it will still be there because it's what fits in this story. So thank you for pointing that out!

Pit walked into Palutena's throne room and bowed when he approached her. He looked up and said, "You called?"

The goddess of light nodded. "I did. Stand up and follow me. Stay quiet."

Pit nodded, standing, and said, "Are we sneaking up on someone?"

Palutena shrugged. "Kind of. More like spying; there's someone I want you to see." With that, she led the way out of the room and down a few halls before exiting out onto a balcony over looking a small area of green.

The area was quite large, really. A small grove of trees sat in one corner, while a small pond sat in the opposite corner. To the right of the pond was an old willow tree on a sloped hill. Between the two was an open field where people living in Skyworld could relax or play around.

Palutena pointed to the pond and said, "Under the tree, that's who I want you to meet. You're similar in more ways than one."

Pit squinted to see through the hanging branches and shadows cast by the tree. But through it all he saw a lone angel lying there, seemingly asleep with his hands behind his head like a cushion.

"Who is that? He looks like all the other angels to me," Pit said, leaning back from his position bending over the railing on the balcony.

Palutena looked over to the boy. "His name is Mat. He's an angel, yes, but like you, he can't fly on his own. He's around your age; he's actually quite a lone wolf."

Pit smiled. "Like in a wolf pack. He was out casted because he isn't the same. I think it's cool. It means you aren't the same as everyone else. You're… unique."

Palutena smiled. "So you don't want to be able to fly on your own? Hasn't that been your wish for years, Pit?"

The angel before her looked down. "Of course, lady Palutena, but… It's nice to know that I'm not like others. It's kind of like they all came off an assembly line, but I was taken off before I was done. It's nice to know I'm not… what's the word… generic."

Palutena looked at him and smiled. "That's why I chose you to lead my centurions, Pit. You can always see a bright side to almost any situation- even this one. Mat, though, doesn't have your brightness. He's become more and more closed off over the years. Lately, he finally forced away his last friend. You've met Serena, right?"

Pit looked up and nodded. "Yeah, everyone has. She's really nice and supportive."

Palutena nodded. "She was the last to really talk with him. She said that he had given up any hope of flying, even though I am working on finding a way."

Pit looked up. "Are you?"

Palutena shook her head. "I am, but I've found nothing. You remember when you were younger?"

Pit nodded. "I was a laughing stock. Everyone looked down on me until I was in with your guard. Then they respected me and you helped me fly, and everyone stopped teasing me."

The goddess nodded. "But when you left, Mat filled your place. He's become very untrustworthy of most people; Serena became the last friend he had. But a few days ago he pushed her away and told her to stop trying to give him hope."

Pit shrugged. "So what does he have to do with me?"

Palutena sighed. "I think I know what you're going to say. But I'm going to try." She turned and said, "I was looking through a book the other day and saw a strange passage. It said that if you take two angels who can't fly, you can merge them and one will be able to fly. But the other one disappears- like they never existed. Nothing is left of them."

Pit looked almost scared. "Lady Palutena, I know you mean that to help, but… I don't know. I know I could fly by myself, but…"

Palutena laid a hand on Pit's shoulder and said, "Remember Pit, Mat's basically given up on having a real life. He cut himself off from his friends, and he was orphaned at a young age. I don't want to do it either. But if you want it, and Mat agrees, I will."

The angel looked back at the one under the willow and said, "Well, when you say that… If Mat agrees, I'll do it. But only if he agrees."

Palutena nodded. "I'll talk to him about it. Get Mat and meet me back in my throne room."

Pit nodded before taking off to grab Mat. Palutena looked after him and said, "I hope Pit is sure of this. I guess it depends on Mat's reaction to it."

Pit smiled down as he approached Mat. The angel was under an old willow by the pond in the green area, a single blade of grass sticking out of his mouth. He looked like he was asleep, but as Pit approached he said, "Whatever you want, I don't really care. Just leave me alone."

Pit frowned. "What if I told you Lady Palutena wanted to talk to you?"

Mat snorted. "No doubt false hope about flying. I'm sorry, but I have other things to do."

Pit thought fast. "What if I told you it was about flying?"

Mat looked over at him. Seeing no hint of doubt on the other angel's face, he nodded and stood up, discarding the blade of grass before gesturing for Pit to take the lead. Pit nodded and led Mat through the halls to Palutena's throne room. Like he had earlier, he walked up to her and bowed before saying, "I brought him like you asked."

Palutena turned and asked, "Did you tell him anything?"

Pit shook his head as Mat spoke. "I hate to interrupt, but why did you want to speak to me?"

Palutena took a deep breath and said, "Yes, now, I already spoke to Pit about this. I have to ask you Mat: You've always wanted to fly, yes?"

Mat nodded as she continued. "Well, you know Pit can't fly either." The said angel's blue eyes dropped to the floor as she said that. "But I have to ask you this: Would you be willing to let Pit fly, but not yourself?"

Mat blinked and said, "What do you mean? Doesn't whatever method you have allow us both to fly?"

Pit shook his head. "Only one of us."

Palutena nodded. "For it to work, I have to merge you two. But only one will come out. It's certainly not the best method, but this book says it works. I'll only do it if you two are both a hundred percent sure. I actually saw it awhile ago, but dismissed it until recently. Back then, you were so full of life, Mat..."

Palutena knew it hadn't worked when hurt flashed in Mat's eyes. "Is that what I've become?" His voice was quiet yet very powerful. Pit winced when Mat spoke those words. "Seriously? A method to make the commander of your army fly? An empty shell for you to use as you wish? Is that all I am anymore?"

Palutena dropped her eyes. "No, Mat. I just know you've always had your friends' best interests at heart, and you always put your people before you."

Mat stood up from kneeling. "Well, I'm not agreeing. So you can forget it!" with that, he turned on the spot and bolted out of the room, leaving Pit looking down and Palutena looking almost hurt.

"I really thought he wouldn't react like that. I thought he would be much quieter." She looked at Pit now. "I'm sorry Pit. Now that I'm thinking, I shouldn't have even mentioned it."

Pit looked up at the door. "It's not that. It's how he was speaking. He never said it, but it sounded like he was leaving. Like, reading between the lines, you know?"

Palutena nodded. "I'm hoping he doesn't. It would be hard to find him if he did, but he can't even get down to earth unless someone helps him."

Pit's eyes darted up to meet the goddess' as she said that. "Oh no. Help as in…"

Both spoke simultaneously. "Hades."

Palutena nodded. "Go now. Get him before he gets too far. Ask around and see if you can find him before he can leave."

Pit nodded and bolted off, leaving Palutena panicking. If Mat went over to the Underworld's side, it would mean Mat would probably be killed anyway. Her job was to defeat anyone who threatened humankind; if Mat began to do that, she would have to send Pit after him.

"Please hurry, Pit," she murmured, "Before it's too late."

Like I said, this chapter underwent some revision and rewriting after one of my reviewers- at least one who did (I know people don't and it make sme sad)- pointed out the the goddess of light was OOc. So I changed it and hope it fits better with the story now! Thank you!