Now we have…chapter two! Apologies if the chapter seems…off. I typed, deleted, typed, relooked what I wrote from all angles…deleted, typed. Meh…I think I came up with something I liked.

Falco: The key points of this chapter?

Three, actually. I introduce them so later chapters can start dealing with them. n.n And they're all couple-related key points; Donkey Kong mentions all three in his entry. Of course, the third point isn't played out, but I still decided to introduce it.

Dr. Mario: RoyalFanatic doesn't own us or SSBM, but she does own her view of our mansion, Smash City, Smash Island, and the Planet Nintendo concept, the human names and appearances of the Hand Brothers, and perhaps other things we can't say/have forgotten.

Away chapter!

Insert from the diary of Donkey Kong:

I tell you, journal, they're up to something, those two! Well, they're both hiding stuff! I just know it!

Those two? Peach and Marth, of course. The princess hasn't been fighting recently, and it's worrying me a little. Why did she decide not to fight? Is this only temporary? I hope so journal!

And Marth's keeping something safely tucked away journal. I think it has something to do with Ganondorf. Not that the prince has been avoiding Ganondorf or anything, and I don't think the Gerudo's aware, but still.

Then Ness is obviously planning stuff as well. But I know what that is, because he told me. He's trying to woo Young Link. I think that's really neat; I wish Ness all the luck.

As for Peach and Marth...I only hope they tell us what they're hiding soon...

"You're sure?" Jeffrey asked; his seemingly glowing violet eyes glancing at the paper Peach had given him.

The Mushroom Princess nodded. "I think it's best if I stay away from the arenas until the third. That'll be a month. Then I need the last month off too."

"You've told me, but have you told the others?" Jeffrey asked.

"Well, no," Peach replied, shaking her head. "I'm going to tell them soon though; I think they're worried I'm not fighting. I think Mario told the doctor and Luigi though."

"And you didn't tell Zelda?"

"I'm a sucker for surprising people…"

"It is your choice," Jeffrey said, absentmindedly pushing his neat raven colored hair back. "And I support your choice. After the third, if you believe you can fight, you may. Dismissed."

"Thank you sir!" Peach said, rising from the chair and leaving the office. Jeffery smirked to himself after she closed the door.

A new wardrobe seemed to have been a cure after the dealings at the fortress; the former hand now had a violet dress shirt, cuffed, buttoned, and collared, and black jeans that rivaled the length of his old pair of pants. Indigo boots were replaced with black ones, and a newer black belt replaced the old one, but the glove on his right hand remained, as did his golden gun.

He had been shocked when Peach had sent him the paper currently in his hand, but after her and Mario's wedding a few months ago, he knew that this was bound to happen. He was sure the two had went to see the doctor, but he kept his thoughts to himself.

Humming, Peach headed for the mansion lounge. Knowing that most, if not all, of her fellow smashers were hanging out there, she felt it was finally time to reveal the secret. Her hand was quickly placed on her stomach as she walked.

There was much for the female smashers to do!

"Oh yeah? Well, I raise you one!" Roy heard Young Link shout. Turning away from the cartoons, the lord inspected the ongoing game.

There were seven players: Young Link, Luigi, Samus, Mario, Marth, Falco, and Falcon. The betting was going strong, and the raising as well. So far no one backed down, which amused him. Also watching the game were Game Watch, Link, D.K., and Kirby; the latter armed with a video camera. Near the fireplace, discussing books were Dr. Mario and Zelda, and sitting directly in front of the T.V. were the other kids.

At long last, the seven players agreed to the bets, and cards were discarded, dealt, and shuffled into their hands. All except for Young Link and Falco, though, who both kept their first hand.

Eventually, it was down to Young Link, Samus, Mario, and Marth. Once all four had decided on a reasonable amount, the former Hero placed his cards on the table.

"Royal Flush in spades!" He shouted. Sure enough, he had been dealt the Ace, King, Queen, Jack, and Ten of spades. Falcon swore as Kirby jumped.

"You serious?" Samus asked. "I got it in diamonds." She laid down her hand, which were only different than Young Link's because of the suit. This time Falco swore.

"No way!" Mario cried. "Look at this! Ace, King, Queen, Jack, and Ten of hearts!" He laid down the previously named cards.

"Last but not least, the Royal Flush of clubs," Marth said, laying down the same cards the other three players had in clubs. Falcon swore again.

"No freaking way!" Falco cried. "It's a four way tie! Kirby, you getting this!?"

"Already taking care of it!" Kirby shouted. "Would you look at that? All four Royal Flushes; Young Link's dealt in his hand! Were the cards rigged?"

"Of course not!" Young Link shouted. "It's luck of the draw!"

"Luck is the key word there," Luigi said. "Wow…this is amazing!"

"Your comments?" Kirby asked.

"Freaking amazing," Samus replied.

"I still don't believe it…" Falcon crossed his arms and slumped in his chair.

"Hi mom!" Falco cried, waving.

"I'll divide the pot into four," Luigi offered.

"Nah, I'll do it," Samus said. "You're dealer."

"Count me out," Falcon said, rising from his seat.

"I'll have to pass as well," Marth said.

"Yeah, me too," Falco said. Mario echoed the falcon.

"What is this?" Luigi asked. "Everyone's leaving!"

"I'm in," Link said, taking Mario's old seat. D.K. also agreed to join, taking Falco's old seat. "C'mon guys! We have room for two more!"

"Count us in then," Zelda said, motioning towards herself and Dr. Mario. As the two made their way to the table, Peach entered the room.

"Hey everyone!" She cried, grinning. "Is it too busy to say a personal announcement?"

"Depends," Falco said. "I'm kidding!" He added, after seeing half the smashers stare at him.

"Good!" Peach said, clasping her hands together. "I have something wonderful to say! I'm sure you noticed that I haven't been fighting recently, right? Well…I'm pregnant!"

"Pregnant? Peach, that's wonderful!" Zelda cried, running forward and hugging the fellow princess. "By the goddesses! We have a baby shower to plan! Samus, Jigglypuff, Nana, we have a lot of work to do!"

"Congratulations Peach," Samus said. "That's amazing."

"Is Mario the father?" D.K. asked.

"Who else, silly? Of course he is!"

"Would you look at that!" Falcon cried, turning towards the plumber. "Way to go man. Congrats."

"Wow, Peach's going to have a baby!" Nana cried.

"That means babysitting!" Popo said.

"Never hurts to know how to take care of a child," Ness added.

"So, is it too early to think of names?" Game Watch asked.

Mario was about to make a comment, only to realize that Marth had unknowingly slipped out of the room. Falco and Falcon, also aware of the prince's disappearance, quickly excused themselves and left; Mario behind them. Young Link also jumped off his seat and left.

"Any reason for the bail?" Falcon asked when the four had caught up to Marth. They were near the dorms.

The prince shrugged. "Peach reminded me of something I wanted to do. I have to make sure it's still hidden."

"What's still hidden?" Young Link asked.

"If you four promise to keep this a secret, then I'll show you," Marth replied. The four quickly agreed, and the five entered the prince's dorm.

The room was neat, and equipped with all the proper essentials. Quickly crossing over to the dresser, the four watched Marth unveil from a hidden drawer a small, black box.

"It's not...is it?" Falco asked, taking the box and opening it up.

It was larger than most rings, but that didn't hinder its beauty. The band was a dirty bronze gold; plain, yet at the same time, full of meaning. The four had seen rings with two, three, even four diamonds set, but this one bore three rubies: the center ruby three centimeters and heart-shaped and the wo two on each side a centimeter and diamond-shaped.

Inscribed in the ring, right below the rubies, were the words: "To my love...with all my heart."

Young Link looked up, tears forming in his eyes. "You…"

"Took long enough, right?" Marth asked, shrugging. "I've finally decided to go for it. Sure, there's no such thing as gay marriage right now, but…"

"But you've finally decided you want to spend your life with that special someone," Mario said, nodding. "Congrats; I'm sure Ganondorf will love the ring." He took the box from Falco and inspected it closely.

"Yeah; congrats man," Falcon said, clapping Marth on the back. "So, that's why you had to win that match, eh? To win the right to kneel before him and ask if he would accept the idea of living together. Noble to a fault."

"Ness is planning similar when we grow up?" Young Link asked, now inspecting the ring himself. He had feared that his smash partner's relationships would've suffered sad endings; seeing the ring for himself made him realize that to someone, the Gerudo is the one.

"I'm not at liberty to say," Marth replied, taking the box back from the kid and hiding it away again. "But I wouldn't be surprised if a ring of your own is involved in the future."

"Neither would I!" Falcon said loudly. "I think Ness really likes you kid!"

"I hope so!" Young Link cried. "Now…I better get back to the game! I know I'll get yet another Royal Flush in my hand!"

"That was cheap and you know it!" Falco shouted as the kid ran off. "Meh…I'm bored. How about a battle? Say…me and Falcon versus you guys?"

"It's on!" Mario shouted, cracking his knuckles. With that, the other four smashers left the room as well.

So, Peach is having a baby! That's why she decided not to fight! Eventually, though, she said she would go back to fighting for a little while. I think her kid will be a smasher as well journal.

Oh, and names. In the end, Peach decided Amanda for a girl (thanks to myself) and Mace for a boy (thanks to Link).

Young Link came back after Luigi finished dealing the hands. I asked him where he was, and he said he'd tell me later, as long as I kept it a secret. I think he didn't tell me because Ganondorf was there. He also said Flare's doing really well.

So, a lot of good news journal! And we need all the good news we can get!

Donkey Kong

Young Link: That's chapter two! Again, apologies from RoyalFanatic if the chapter seems…off for some reason. She had quite a bit of trouble…

Marth: She also wants to announce that she attempted to draw the ring, and for a newbie artist, she's quite proud of it. There'll be a link to the drawing after the chapter is posted.

Young Link: Yup yup! So, review!