Okay, second chapter tiem! I liked this one a lot better then the first, I bet a lot of you are wondering what the heck happened to Pit. Well, that gets explained here, mostly...you'll find out for sure in the final chapter after this one.

Now, this contains a bit of Link x Peach, another pairing I like, but I gave the spotlight a few months back in a oneshot. Still, I like to mix the pairings up in Smash...I'm just odd like that. I feel I touch the emotions more here...anyway, I hope you enjoy it! ~Blue Toad~

Chapter 2: Living Love

Her heels left slight thuds in the red carpet as she paced back and forth, her hands clutched together. Every so often, she would fiddle with the ring on her finger, or brush her dress airily. It wasn't even dirty.

Peach kept glancing down the hall, as if expecting to see someone walking towards her. Instead, she was the only soul in this very corridor. The only person the morning sun shone upon through the glass windows. The other Smashers were either in the dinner hall, or their rooms...who could even think about going about normally, playing matches and saving princesses at a time like this?

Her heart felt like it was in a bottomless pit it just couldn't jump out of. She wasn't upset for herself, though...

"Peach?"

She turned, and noticed Link standing a few feet away from her, looking concerned.

Then, without another word, Peach burst into tears. She would have collapsed to the floor had Link not stepped forward and brought her against his chest. He stroked her head with his hand, his other part of the arm behind her back, unable to say anything.

"It's not fair, Link. It just isn't." Her throat felt tough, and her voice came out tired. Link noticed that there were dark shadows under the princess's eyes.

"You haven't slept, have you..."

"How can anyone think about sleeping at a time like this? I've stayed by Zelda's bedside all night...I wanted to be there. When she woke up, I wanted to be the first to hug her. To tell her I would be there for her. To tell her she could cry as much as she wanted, and that everything would be okay. But...I couldn't. I just couldn't. Because everything will never be okay!"

She yelled the last words, and Link looked sadly at the princess.

"Peach, I-"

"And yet I left her! I'm supposed to be her best friend, and I...I just left her sleeping! She...seemed so peaceful. I didn't want to destroy that..." Peach whispered. She then shut her eyes tightly.

"I don't understand this...I really don't. Pit made Zelda so happy...more then I've ever seen her. How the hell can that be taken away from her? And...h-he was so young, Link...he didn't deserve to die...and what has Zelda ever done, apart from put people's needs before her own and care?"

She looked up at Link, as if determined to find the answer to her question in his face. Link lifted his hand from Peach's head, and stroked her face gently...

"Has Zelda transformed into Sheik?"

"No...I doubt even Sheik could hide any sort of pain as powerful as this will be for her...heck, the poor girl might not even have the strength..."

"I will...never forget the scream Zelda gave when the angels brought Pit back...he seemed so at peace...but she was being put through absolute torture..." Link spoke. He didn't know what to say to Peach, as he didn't have any of the answers to her pleas...

When he broke away, she asked a question.

"Where's Samus?"

Link's face turned grave before he answered.

"Still locked in her room. Lucas, Kirby and Mario are still trying, but she simply refuses to come out."

"I see..." Peach murmured, averting her gaze to the ground before she continued.

"I always pictured Samus so strong...but I guess in these times, even the toughest person can break down in grief..."

"You cannot blame her. She was Pit's mentor, after all..."

"...He was a great smasher, because of her." And Peach had a tiny smile as she looked up at Link. The Hero of Time was relieved to see her slightly happier...

"Yes, he certainly learned so much from her...I enjoy sparring with him many times. He would always think outside the box...it's a shame that in the end, he died in battle as well..."

"The Underworld...must be a terrible place." Peach whispered.

The Underworld was the evil domain of Angel Land, with Medusa as it's ruler. Palutena, ruler of Angel Land and Pit's goddess had been locked in an eternal struggle with Medusa. Eventually, Medusa had decided to step up her game, and took over Angel Land, imprisoning Palutena. Pit had ventured out and defeated the vile demoness, saving his goddess.

Since then, her evil minions have remained, and have seeked revenge against Pit and Palutena, causing many riots in the Underworld. Many battles between Palutena's forces and Medusa's remnants have broken out ever since...but Angel Land as a whole had been peaceful for a time...

Then, Pit had been invited to join Smash Bros. It was a terrible loss, and many of Palutena's generals were against it. Pit himself did not wish to leave in a time of terror, as he was a key element in the formula of victory for Angel Land. His determination and courage had led to him becoming something of an icon of hope for Angel Land. But, Palutena decided that they would only call Pit back for an emergency, and thus, Pit left for the Smash Mansion...

"I hate the thought of Zelda not being there as he died...he would have at least had some comfort in that dreadful labyrinth of a place..."

Link looked at Peach sadly as she wiped the tears from her faces.

"And...that's just the thing, Link. Pit...was such a good person. That poor, poor boy...and yet...if me and Samus are struggling...think just how much harder it is for Zelda..."

Zelda and Peach sat on a tree stump, which was suited quite nicely next to a battlefield, marked by the smashers with several lines embedded into the ground. Zelda had her art book on her lap, and Peach was holding her parasol above them, despite that it was a beautiful sunny day. They were watching the battle taking place.

Samus was in her Zero-Suit, and she soared through the air in an arc, her blonde ponytail moving with her, before thrusting her legs towards Pit, who was brawling with her. He jumped back and Samus landed on the ground. Pit then charged at her and attempted to swipe his daggers at her, but Samus merely stepped to the side. Then, she kicked out at Pit, and struck him in the chest.

Zelda's eyes showed a glimmer of fear and shock as Pit staggered to the ground, his knee holding him upright. Peach seemed to be on the edge of the seat as the bounty huntress swung her plasma whip at the angel...

Zelda suddenly saw it. A smirk from Pit's face.

He instantly flew up into the air with the powers of his wings, soaring gracefully and yet quickly. Peach cheered, and Samus seemed a little bewildered. Pit suddenly appeared behind her, and before Samus could do anything, the angel had struck her.

Samus gave a yell and collapsed onto the floor. Pit then walked forward to her, the princesses on tether-hooks. Then, he held out a hand.

"Are you alright, Miss Ara-"

Suddenly, he was punched around the face, and Pit fell to the ground. He looked up, and saw Samus standing over him, looking furious, her gun hanging limp at her side.

"Idiot! You shouldn't be so quick to let your guard down, a move like that is ripe for the enemy to come and pick you like the immobilized fruit you are."

"Well...y-you did a good job, in any case...and I appreciate you training m-"

"Kid, if you want to learn a few things from me, here's a tip. Learn to...read your opponent and see if they'd back stab you if they'd do a move like that...yeah?"

Peach and Zelda were slightly puzzled by Samus's words, it wasn't like her to say that...she must have enjoyed fighting with Pit. Sometimes, it put her in a semi okay mood...the best you could get Samus.

"But still, it was a foolish move with a person you didn't know! You'll end up dead one day if you do that! So we'll go again!"

Pit nodded eagerly and jumped back to the edge of the battlefield, as Samus did the same. Peach clapped as if she was amused.

Zelda, however, only had eyes for Pit. She watched as he blocked the fire of Samus's plasma blast from her gun...the way he fired his arrows from his holy bow...the way his wings seemed to make him so graceful and even more...

...Dear god, what was she THINKING?

She shook her head, as if to rid herself of all thoughts, but she seemed to be only more confused.

Continuing to watch Pit, she suddenly got an idea.

Keeping the art book at an angle so Peach couldn't see, (She was too focused cheering on the smashers anyway) Zelda began to draw...

Zelda brushed a hand over her eyes, attempting to rid herself of tears.

She felt tortured over the fact that he had gone...

She closed the locket, and stood herself up from the bed. Then, she stepped absent minded across the room...until...

She knelt down by a wooden chair, the same she had sat in when Pit had first arrived and picked up a white toga on it...one of Pit's.

She pressed it against her chest at first, clutching it dearly like a beloved treasure of hers. Then, she pressed it to her nose...

It smelled so much...heck, exactly like him.

She placed it on the chair again, before noticing that her art book was on the window side. Pulling up the curtains, Zelda took it and idly flipped page after page...

Drawing after drawing...

Image after image...

Memory after memory...

Until she stopped at a particular picture...

Sheik was sitting beside a tree, cross legged, Zelda's art book beside her. Now, Sheik was playing her harp, a soft, but beautiful melody echoing all around...the Smash Mansion was off in the distance. Zelda liked to come here to be alone and think.

As Sheik continued to play her harp, she suddenly stopped. Her eyes were closed, and she made no movements. She merely sat there.

"Are you going to come out now?"

She waited, and a figure suddenly popped his head out from the bushes above, upside down.

Within seconds, a dagger was at his neck, held by Sheik who seemed almost bored. The figure gave a yell and hit the grass.

Sheik then put away her dagger, and in her hands now was the harp again. She plucked the strings a few times, a slow tune ringing out around them now...a small breeze brushed them, and Sheik's ponytail flew lazily in the wind.

"So...why were you hiding, Pit?"

"I...I was waiting for Zelda to appear."

"Oh? That gives you consent to stalk her?"

"I wasn't stalking her! I...I just wanted to talk to her..."

"About what?"

"...If you must know, being her alter ego, I would have quite liked to have see more of her drawings...but if you have a prob-"

Sheik nodded, cutting Pit off. There was a silence before she spoke again.

"Very well."

Pit shielded himself from the bright light that enveloped the Sheikah, and in her place was now the Princess of Hyrule.

"You wanted me, Pit?"

But by that time, Pit's eyes had fallen over to the art book, which was open on a page. Zelda noticed he had seen her latest drawing, and she instantly flushed.

"I...it's..."

But, Pit had already picked up the art book, and was examining her latest drawing.

It was himself. But...she had made him really dynamic...he was smiling, his daggers shone sapphire, feathers floated around him...clouds did as well. The colours were vivid and wonderful. Pit could tell she had put so much effort into it, but Zelda was blushing.

"I was...focusing on the style of the picture...just because...you were...a good example? You...aren't mad, are you? It's not based on the person, or anything..." She was breathing heavily as Pit surveyed her.

Then, he knelt down, and placed Zelda's book in her hands.

"Well, Zelda, if I were to draw a picture of you...it'd be about the person."

Zelda's mouth opened in a tiny o and she turned bright pink at this remark.

"P...Pit...that's such a lovely thing to say..."

They were close. Very close. They seemed to lean further and further, lost in each other's eyes...

It was like Cupid himself was teasing them...

Then, their lips met, and Zelda felt utterly blissful, as if nothing in the world could go wrong. She wanted to stay like this...forever.

After several moments...or it seemed more like several sunny days to the princess, they broke apart. Pit was blank for a moment.

"I...I'm sorry, princess! I-I didn't mean to...I...I just...I've no idea what came over me..."

Zelda giggled however, and this confused the young angel to no end.

"It's fine, Pit...I...I have to say...that was wonderful...it really was."

Pit turned pink and tried to avert his face to the ground, as if he was embarrassed. Then, he turned his head up, his face determined. (But still rather pink, in a cute way, Zelda noticed.)

"I...I enjoyed it too, your Highness...I-I've never...felt like this about a women before..."

"Then...would you perhaps...court me?"

"Y-you mean...like b-b-being together?" He seemed slightly afraid of the idea.

"Pit...I really, really like you...you're ever so kind and caring...I absolutely adore that about you. Please..."

The last word was like a plea, and Pit couldn't stand to hear that. Besides...he had to admit...

"I...I quite like you as well, your highness. I've never met anyone so...so selfless and helpful as you...and that...k-kiss felt so right..."

"Then, it's agreed?" Zelda asked, sitting herself up.

"...Yes, I'd love to um..."court" you, princess."

He extended a hand to her, but Zelda did not take it. She clutched her art book.

"P-Pit...would you mind just staying here, with me? For a moment?"

Pit blinked, and then, he nodded. He settled himself down next to Zelda, and she suddenly pressed her head against his shoulder. Pit blushed at this, but stroked the princess's head nervously...then, he found himself feeling steadily more comfortable...Zelda seemed to raise no objection to his gentle touch, anyway...

"Two things, Pit. One, call me Zelda instead of all those formal titles, please?"

Pit looked at the princess as she stared up at him.

"Um...I'm sorry, I forgot..."

"Second..."

Zelda closed her eyes, and Pit had an instinct to hug her. Wrapping his arms around her stomach carefully, he brought the princess of Hyrule close to him.

"I lied...that picture was about the person. A very special person..."

Pit smiled as he rested his chin on Zelda's forehead, and closed his eyes as well, sitting with her peacefully...

If only that could have lasted longer...

"Death is a terrible thing. It always seems to take those that deserve it least...yet, we cannot bring back lost ones...we can only live, Peach. Live for them, to ease their worrying and let them rest in eternal peace..."

Peach took at the Hyrulian as he finished. She slowly nodded...

"I'll do my best. I'll live for Pit, and I'll be there for Zelda as much as I can. I swear it..."

Link nodded encouragingly, and hugged the princess again. Suddenly she gave a small gasp of surprise.

"Zelda!"

Okay, if I loved anything about this chapter, it's how I did Sheik. It was great giving her a sort of calm, but badass personality! I'll have to work on that...anyway. This was meant to be a little longer, but I'm rather tired, so I'll wrap it up here and you'll see what I had planned at the beginning of Chapter 3. I hope you enjoyed this chapter as well! Next chapter is the final one! See you then!

~Blue Toad~

AUTHOR'S NOTE: Unfortunately, a few unseen delays have caused me to leave the third chapter a bit longer. I would expect it sometime around the weekend. Thanks for understanding.