Author's Note:
UPDATE: This chapter has been recently edited.
I promised I'd fix all of the chapters of 'Love Scorned', so I'll keep it up.
Warning: This story includes yaoi. There is a lemon as well at the last chapter so be advised. There is also strong language (not to mention the chapter name).
Marth awoke the next morning feeling even more tired than when he went to sleep. He looked around and saw light streaming in from the window. There was water running somewhere in the background and he sighed. Then, the water stopped and a few minutes later, Link came out of the bathroom all in white. He was bright from head to toe and Marth felt like he was looking at a light bulb or a bright cloud. Link didn't even notice Marth or the fact that he was staring at him. Instead, he folded his things and put them away. Marth noticed a necklace around his neck and blinked.
"Is that…the Tri-"
"Force, yes, the Triforce." said Link flatly. He didn't even look up. Marth felt hurt somehow, but he barely knew the guy.
"Will you stop it and look at me for a sec?" he said without meaning to. Being around Link was hard. Whatever he felt he immediately said. And he felt all sorts of odd things all the time. It had only been a few weeks since he had first met Link but he had wanted some reaction. It was enough to drive Marth crazy.
Link looked up and stared up at Marth questioningly. Marth wished he could have taken it back. Link didn't seem to care though, or maybe he just faked everything. Maybe Link wasn't even a person. Maybe he was just Marth's imagination playing tricks on him. Hell, none of the other smash brothers even mentioned Link when they had conversation.
"If you want to say something, just say it. You do not have to have my gaze in order to have my attention." said Link. And with that he began to work again. But Marth didn't care. Instead, he lay back down and tried to ignore Link for a while. At the same time he felt sad again. It wasn't long before Link left the room leaving Marth to curse him and toss off the sheets in obvious frustration.
Marth stepped down into the dining room and sighed. He wasn't at all hungry. He was tired. And there was a tugging annoyance inside him making him anxious. There was a strong feeling on his sides, his hips, and his face, like someone was trying to suffocate him. Marth wondered if it was Link's doing again or if he himself was just going crazy like usual.
Marth sighed and walked down the hallway, looking for Link. He wanted to know what was wrong with him but also had an urge to see him again and needed an excuse. Marth didn't like to admit it, but he knew now that he was attracted to Link. Maybe not the crazy, silent part, but Link was definitely attractive and seemed to always be glowing. His hair was so golden and framed his tanned face perfectly. His bright blue eyes were hypnotizing and gave Marth chills. He was slender but still fit and through Link's tunic Marth could see the outline of Link's toned body. That alone sent a warm feeling radiating through him. He had to admit it…
Marth was drawn to him like a moth to a flame.
Like a Sunrise. Like a powerful wind drawn to the Sunrise. Link was a Sunrise. He was always there when Marth woke up, shining and bright but was dark in the evening and unresponsive.
When Marth turned the corner he nearly ran into that very Sunrise. Link stopped short and sighed in frustration. Marth frowned.
"Watch it!" he said sharply. He was confused as to why he suddenly became so snappy with the elven hero, but he had and now he could tell that Link was angry with him. Link narrowed his eyes.
"I follow my advice, maybe you should too." he said smartly. He shoved past Marth and Marth watched him go before realizing he had been looking for Link in the first place.
"Wait! Uh…" Link turned and waited. Marth cleared his throat. "Well, I want to know why I'm always…I mean I…I kind of, I just…"
Link's expression showed obvious disinterest. Marth closed his mouth, waiting for Link to say something. Link sighed.
"You need to figure it out yourself. To be honest, I'd rather not discuss this…especially with you."
"Hey what does that mean!" shouted Marth, fuming. He cursed himself for his inability to control his anger. Link rolled his eyes.
"It means that I don't like you. You treat everything like it's worthless and like you're better than everything. I would never judge a man by what he was born to be, but you really do act like your title. A smart-ass Prince who acts like he's the sun, moon, and stars!" and Link who turned on his heel and walked away. Marth stared in awe at Link. But he did feel a little better, surprisingly…
He turned and began to walk towards the library. He felt sorry for himself but knew he'd rather cut off his hand than beg for Link's forgiveness. Still, he couldn't help but feel bad for being so cold with Link. What was his problem? The Hylian swordsmen had done nothing to earn such negative attention. But through the anger and frustration, Marth couldn't help but smile. He was in love after all.
But his bliss was cut short as he was met by the face of the ever-hyper Roy just inches from his own. Marth frowned.
"What do you want?" said Marth. Roy seemed to be looking Marth up and down. He quietly circled Marth and scrutinized him. This made Marth a bit anxious.
"You know, you seem to piss Link off quite easily." Marth stared at Roy like he was stuck on stupid. Roy continued. "But I can help you with that. I can help you win him over." Marth continued to stare.
"I don't believe you." he said shaking his head slightly. Roy's serious demeanor slackened until a grin surfaced and Roy practically pounced on Marth. He jerked Marth's head into a headlock and smiled wider.
"I've got a plan in mind and I'd just like for you to know that you are definitely the star of the show. Keep pissing him off enough and he'll start to get flustered. Trust me, you'll see that I'm right in the end."
Roy paused to grab Marth's shoulders and look him straight in the face. They were literally inches apart. "But you know…I wouldn't mind watching your squirm for just a little while." Roy lightly patted Marth's cheek. "Be a good boy now!"
And off he went. Marth rolled his eyes.
"Idiot…" Marth turned to see a young blonde girl staring at him. More introductions.
"I believe I have not properly introduced myself to you yet Marth Lowell." she said. Marth furrowed his elegant eyebrows and frowned.
"How does everyone know who I am?" said Marth. She didn't answer but instead took some steps forward and bowed.
"I'm Princess Zelda, of Hyrule." she stuck out a dainty, gloved hand. Marth, feeling more obligated now then he did with Kirby, shook his politely. She was a princess after all.
"I suppose I need not introduce myself then." he said softly. Zelda sighed.
"I see you've been making friends." she said, nodding in the direction Roy had run in. Marth began to notice she left many of his comments unanswered. He was about to question her when Samus called out to him. He didn't know her but Marth was glad to be away from the Princess's scrutiny.
"Prince Marth I'd like to discuss something important with you." said Samus. Marth nodded.
"Um…y-yah I'm coming!" he said to the space warrior. Marth turned to Zelda and bowed politely. "If you'll excuse me."
Zelda nodded annoyed at the Prince's quick escape and watched him walk at a very quick pace toward Samus.
"Don't worry…you'll get yours soon." she whispered to herself, and walked off towards her room.
Samus pulled Marth into the library and shut the door. She abruptly turned to Marth who seemed to be grateful.
"Thank you for that um…" There it is.
"Samus." she stuck out her hand. Marth shakily took her hand. Then he waited.
"So um…you had something to talk about?" he said softly. Samus sighed and sat down.
"Yes. I've been watching you for a while now. It seems Zelda and Roy have taken quite the interest in you…and maybe a few others…
That being said, I'd like to help you. Don't take this as an act of kindness…I'd just hate to see someone like, well, someone…mess you up. You have trials today so…do your best.
Afterwards come to me. If you wander off, get sidetracked, or simply forget…then consider us done. You choose Lord Marth. I'll see you at the trials." and she left without letting Marth say anything in return.
Marth walked into the arena room. It was packed with a large, round stadium-sized seating area. In the middle was a huge platform that could literally transform into any number of stages. Large stage lights shined down on it's magnificence. Marth sat down at one of the many seats and watched as many others filed in. They all had specific seating for each battle category. The speedsters sat together in one group. The short-ranges together. Heavyweights, lightweights, and swordsmen. Marth hid his face as Link sat two seats away from him. Roy happily plopped in the middle of them.
"Ah. Beautiful day huh guys?" he said. Marth stared at the arena and Link simply nodded. Master hand began his speech and immediately the room quieted.
"Today's trials will be done as quick and painless as possible. And I mean that. 'As possible'. Do your best to show me your power. If you do well you could get advanced through the ranks. And you'll have a better chance of coming back." Master hand moved out of the way of the stage and it began to shine. Suddenly, the platform became the regular Battle stage. Master hand then turned back to his smashers.
"I will file through your names and as I call the groups up, you will have 2 minutes to battle at your best. Once those minutes are up, the one who sustained the most damage will be placed higher on the roster and have a better chance of returning next term. Remember, you should be shooting for the best possible points."
Master hand began calling names in groups of two. First was Mario vs. Mewtwo. Mario won and was placed higher on the roster. Mewtwo was left to go back to the seating. Marth watched as the next group came up. Fox and Pichu. It was obvious that Fox would win, and he did. His name was now higher on the roster. Et cetera et cetera.
For several long minutes this went on. And Marth sat bored as hell next the never-ending speech of Roy and the silent cold shoulder that was Link. Eventually Roy and Marth were called. Roy gladly got up and made his way down. Marth was less enthusiastic and walked slowly toward the arena. Once they were on Master hand gave the rules for the umpteenth time. When all the lights had been placed on them, and the crowd had grown quiet, the swordsmen took up their swords and got into their stances.
"GO!" Master hand shouted. Roy immediately stood up into a regular standing position and grinned at Marth. Marth, puzzled, stood up as well and stared.
"What are you doing?" asked Marth. Roy continued to smile.
"Go on. Defeat me." he said. Marth raised an eyebrow.
"You expect me to fall for that?" said Marth. Master hand reminded them of their time limit and Marth rolled his eyes, getting back into his stance. "C'mon and get serious already."
"I am serious. I'm letting you win. Just hit me or something. Here…" Roy sheathed his sword and opened his arms out. "Hit me!"
"You're a fool!" said Marth. But he couldn't just stand there. He ran at Roy and slashed at him. Roy fell to the floor and rolled a few feet, sat up, and rubbed his sore head.
"Heh heh, thanks Marth!" he said, winking. Marth frowned. What was wrong with this kid? Master hand announced the fight was over. By default, Marth had won and his name was now up next to Mario, Fox, and all the others who had won their fights. Marth pulled Roy up and shook his head. Roy just smiled and walked on.
Fool…your name is tarnished. Why would you…!
Marth took his placed back at the stadium. Roy had gone to sit with the rest of the 'losing smashers', leaving Marth and Link next to each other. They silently scowled until Link was called. Marth, no matter how angry he wanted to be, stared interestedly at Link. Link was paired with Doctor Mario.
As the battle began, Doctor Mario threw some capsules at Link. He easily slashed through them and charged at Dr. Mario. They attacked several times until Link faltered. He grabbed his head in pain and allowed Dr. Mario to grab Link's left arm and twist it. Link kicked at Dr. Mario in response and bashed him into the ground with his right arm. Master hand called time and Dr. Mario was unable to get up. Link walked over and picked up the Master Sword he had dropped with his right hand and got off the platform. Link had won but it was obvious his left arm was injured. Link sank into his seat and held his arm to his chest. Marth tried not to say anything.
"That was the last battle. Next week is for the holidays and after that comes the second trial term. I hope to see you all do well again next time." Master hand left and Link got up. Marth stopped him and Link scowled.
"Look, I know you don't like me but at least let me help you." he said. Link reluctantly followed Marth to their room. He sat down on his bed and stared at the floor. Marth sat down next to him and asked for his arm.
They talked little and Marth made quick work of Link's arm. He was gentler than Link expected for someone who disliked him. He continued to stare at the floor and looked up only when Marth had finished tying Link's sling for his arm.
"Thank you." Link said quietly. Marth nodded.
"You're welcome."
It wasn't long before Marth and Link got into an argument however. Apparently Zelda had insulted Marth. Oh but Marth couldn't stand someone like her insulting his ego. He smarted off to her and now Link was fighting him.
"You're such a pig! All you think of is yourself!" shouted Link, fuming. Marth snarled.
"Oh yah, this coming from a self-proclaimed 'perfectionist'. Please! You're so involved in yourself with your depression and silence that you can't even see the bigger picture!" Marth shouted back.
"At least I don't expect those before me to bow and cower as I walk by. Just because you're a Prince doesn't mean you can control people!"
"I only control myself! But you can't even think for yourself without this bitch's opinion and views leading the way!"
"How dare you talk about Zelda like that!"
"I can talk however I want!"
"Get off your high horse!"
"Take the sword out of your ass!" Link slapped Marth across the face and Marth shoved Link. They began screaming at each other as loud as possible while Roy sipped his tea in the corner of the room. He looked at his friend, Falco, and nodded towards the fighting comrades.
"They look great together don't they?" said Roy. Falco chuckled.
"Like two bitching lovebirds." Roy swirled his straw in his drink as he thought.
"What do you say they become the targets of our little plan?" he said. Falco grinned at Roy.
"I say, I'm in."
Author's Note:
In the words of Xigbar, "Be a good boy now!" XDD
I love writing sentences for Roy. I'm sad he wasn't included in Brawl D:
Review please! :D
Edit: Anyone who reads this story from this point on, PLEASE be advised that they have not been revised and are subject to change. Small changes of course, but definitely changes. Missing scenes, broken dialogue, vague pieces of information…ALL of that is within the rest of this story. When I have finished revising the story, this Edit Comment will be taken off. If you wish however to finish the story NOW, you may. This story is still readable. Thank you for your understanding.
-Triforce Garner