And here's chapter one! I know, I know, this isn't The Demon's Staff at all, but umm…I'm still in the planning stage concerning the beginning of the fic. I do know what's going to happen in the end…but that doesn't help too much, does it? XD

Falco: Sure…

Ganondorf: But what about—

Yeah, yeah, I know. Trust me. But I want to get this out; see what people have to say about it. And it seems there are those who like the fic. I hope to keep this audience up!

Also, I have something I wish to say; everyone should read my profile for a new announcement that will concern my updation. If you know others who aren't reading this, but do read my works; pass the word on! XD

Falco: RF also wants to add that Angst might be a third category in the fic, but she isn't one hundred percent sure. Knowing her, though, I'm sure it'll be there. XD

Dr. Mario: RoyalFanatic doesn't own us or SSBM, but she does own Smash Island, Planet Nintendo, the human forms of the Hand brothers and their first names, the villain of the piece, and perhaps a few other things too.

I've heard that from somewhere before, haven't I? "The villain of the piece"…hmmm…nevertheless, let's get the chapter started, shall we? For quick information: there are going to be flashbacks in the chapter. Personally, I feel that line breakers make a fic look weird, but I don't want to confuse anyone, so line breakers this fic shall have! Also, the first and last two paragraphs of each flashback will be italicized. If anyone's STILL lost…just let me know. (Sheepish grin)

Once again: Warnings of yaoi, the main pairing, and OoCness. I doubt I really have to warn you all, but still, just in case there are those of you who decided to skim them in the prologue, well they're there.

Dr. Mario: Away chapter!

Ganondorf did not say a word as he allowed Young Link to drag him to the younger's room. The Gerudo himself needed very little for the planned journey, and Young Link promised the same thing.

'Why the hell is the kid so friendly?' Ganondorf asked himself. He couldn't find a one hundred percent convincing answer though.

Was it all a trick? Well, his heart refused to agree with that.

Was he being sincere? His mind shot that idea down fairly quickly.

But if there was one thing he knew, it all happened that first week, when everyone was meeting for the first time.

When Ganondorf met him…for the very first time.

The Gerudo scowled at Link as he entered the room. It was the Super Smash Mansion's Meeting Room, and only three other smashers were still missing.

The Hero of Time was standing next to Zelda, and was surrounded by a group of what appeared to be other "fellow heroes".

The Gerudo knew Link, and perhaps Zelda as well, were talking about him: the "Evil and Mad Ganondorf"…

Well, the "Ex-Evil and Mad Ganondorf" sounded better to him.

After his defeats to Link, Ganondorf was, to say in the least, humbled. He didn't want his life to consist of endless defeats against the Hero, so he made the weak decision; to keep what he held and stick with it. Also to…even change…so he wouldn't have Link bother him so much.

Not that that in itself was THAT bad; it is the Triforce of Power he held after all.

But with everyone thinking Ganondorf was only here to kill Link and kidnap, even rape, Zelda, he might as well give up the futile attempt to change.

"Goddess damned elf…" He muttered darkly, gritting his teeth. "It's bad enough I want to…change." He shuddered at the word. "But how the hell do I do it when he's being such a jackass?"

"If you're so determined, you shouldn't let him get in your way," A voice said from behind him. The king turned around angrily; ready to tell off whoever had spoken.

But his remarks died on his lips; he was facing one of the other smashers, one he did not know, who appeared to be in his early twenties. He had eyes, hair, and clothing that was colored the deep hue of the ocean; a sword, longer than Link's treasured blade and had a golden hilt, was resting it its sheath attached to his left side, most likely by a belt.

Ganondorf was stunned, to say the least. The swordsman gave a small grin.

"I sounded silly, didn't I?" He asked, thinking that was why Ganondorf was silent. "It's okay; I've been told that many times."

"No, it's not that," Ganondorf said, shaking his head. He then mentally blinked; when did he start having feelings? "Hey wait! Why do you care?"

I heard about you," The swordsman said, indicating towards Link. "But after speaking with you now, I'm thinking you're different."

"What you hear is still the truth," Ganondorf admitted darkly. "But I just want to get him off my freaking back! I have a life too you know!"

"Grudges can die hard," The swordsman said. "But there will still be people who will allow you to change. I will."

"Glad to hear you're not normal then," The Gerudo muttered, making the swordsman laugh.

At first, Ganondorf thought he'd become angry, but it was the opposite; hearing the other's laughter seemed to have set him at ease.

"Normal's too stereotypical for me," The swordsman said. "Guess we non-normals have to stick together!" He held his right hand out. "But first, introductions. Marth Lowell; prince of Altea."

"Ganondorf Dragmire; king of the Gerudo," Ganondorf said, hesitantly hold out his own right hand.

The two shook.

Well, that wasn't necessarily when Young Link wanted to be his…"friend", or so it seems. The boy was standing near a corner at the time, talking to another kid who he later learned was Ness and was watching him closely.

If anything, Young Link's strange behavior began a few weeks after that day.

"I see you all are settling in nicely?" Jeffrey Hand asked. Ganondorf personally thought his question was more of a statement than a question.

Everyone was gathered in the Meeting Room, and each of the twenty six smashers nodded to the Guardian's question.

"Very nice," Jeffrey said, grinning. "And now, for the reason you're here: I want to get you guys to begin focusing on the values of teamwork.

"After observing you all over the last few weeks, I've decided pairs. Some of you will be paired with a smaller smasher; I feel they have the skills to play the role of Guardian and role model, even if they don't show it right away." He added, glancing at the skeptical-looking Bowser, Mewtwo, Ganondorf, Mario, and Link.

"Now, for the pairs. First, the ones who are with a smaller smasher: Dr. Mario and Mr. Game and Watch, Peach and Kirby, Zelda and the Ice Climbers, Marth and Ness, Ganondorf and Young Link, Falco and Pichu, Fox and Jigglypuff, and Falcon and Pikachu." All of the mentioned nodded.

'Could've been worse.' Was Ganondorf first thought; glancing at the younger incarnation of Link. Young Link, meanwhile, was looking as if everything was going according to plan.

Link and Zelda looked skeptical, but Jeffrey ignored them.

"Now, for the other pairings," He continued.

"A question sir!" Ganondorf said. Link coughed, but Ganondorf ignored him. "Other than being a "Guardian/Role model", why are we paired?"

"You will be participating in all Doubles Tournaments in these pairs, of course, with the exception of the one person who will not be paired; he will take turns pairing with the rest of you, since we total twenty five different fighters. And, as I said, I want everyone to be learning to use teamwork."

"Right."

"Why him though?" Link asked. "Why pair him with my younger self?"

"Oh come on! It'll be fun!" Young Link replied happily; grinning.

Link eyed the boy suspiciously, but the grin did not fade. A few seconds went by before the Hero finally sighed and dropped the subject.

"Now, for the other pairs," Jeffrey said again. "Mario and Yoshi, Luigi and Samus, Link and Roy, and Bowser and Donkey Kong. Mewtwo, upon request, will not have a partner.

"That is all. Dismissed."

"I'll never understand you, kid," Ganondorf said, watching Young Link search his messy room for his three other bottles.

"Meaning?" The boy asked, looking under his bed. "Ah ha! Found one!"

"Why are you so friendly to me?" The Gerudo asked. "Why didn't you blindly assume I was here to cause trouble, like your older self?"

"At first, I did," Young Link admitted sheepishly. "But before I could do anything about it, Ness came up to me, gave me same good advice about grudges and change, and introduced himself. When I saw how you were acting somewhat friendly, I decided to give you a second chance."

"You like Ness, don't you?"

"I have to admit, he has a unique charm to him," Young Link said. "But can I say my feelings for Ness are the same as your feelings for Marth?"

"Touché," Ganondorf said in reply. "When we found out our pairs, you looked liked a secret project you were working on was going according to plan."

"Older Me has no idea what he's talking about," Young Link said firmly, finding the second bottle. "You're not bad at all."

"Neither are you, squirt," Ganondorf said. He looked over to the boy's desk, where the third bottle rested. He cleared his throat and gestured to the desk, and Young Link spied it.

"Thanks!" He said, grabbing it. "Hmm…that should be everything. Are we ready?"

"You never answered my question," Ganondorf said. "I want a straight answer."

"Why I'm so friendly, eh?" Young Link asked. "Well, you like him, don't you?"

Ganondorf only had to nod. Both knew the "him" they were talking about.

"Well, the one you like's partnered with the one I like," Young Link continued. "It all fits into perfect place. And when love's concerned, you need all the help you can get! So, are we ready?"

"Looks like it!" Ganondorf said. "Let's get over to the Entrance Hall, before Link thinks I've cornered you for the kill."

"Sure!" Young Link said, turning the light off and exiting the room; Ganondorf a little ways ahead.

Jigglypuff: And that ends the first chapter!

Mario: Okay so, wow, nice chapter! XD

Popo: Of course you think that! XP

Jigglypuff: So, the four other pairings that are in this are Young Link/Ness, as you can see, Link/Roy (currently one-sided on Roy's part, but that will change), and then there's Mario/Peach and Luigi/Samus for the sake of practicing writing straight parings.

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