On Final Destination, Mario sat back on his throne in satisfaction. His loved one and son were now safe, and Arn and his followers had been punished.
Later, only Dedede, Sonic, Samus and Snake were in the throne room. Dedede asked them, "What was Mario's feud with Arn again?"
"Were you not paying attention?" Samus demanded.
"No, not really,"
Sonic sighed and answered, "Arn received a prophecy about 5 years ago that the birth of the son of his daughter would lead to his downfall. So, he resolved to lock her up, separated from all men. However, Father fell in love with Medila, and flew into her window in the form of an eagle and visited her. He continued to visit her continuously. Then, about 8 months ago, Medila learned that she was pregnant. She managed to keep it secret until she gave birth. Seeing the newborn baby who was to lead to his downfall, Arn immediately ordered her arrest and execution, along with the boy."
Dedede asked, "Didn't the fool realize that he was the son of Mario himself?"
"Of course he did," Samus replied, "That's why he cursed him. But in his vanity, he was blind to the inevitable consequences."
"You turn your back on women for one moment, and then they have an affair with the first god they see…" Snake said bitterly as he walked off.
"What is his source of anger?" Dedede asked, intrigued.
"He has always been bitter ever since he learned of the… relationship between Zero Suit Samus and Falcon," Samus said.
Dedede nodded and stated, "I can imagine that finding your wife in that kind of relationship with your own brother would make near any male bitter."
Many years pass…
Link had grown into a fine young man. He was now in his early to mid twenties. He was strong, skilled with a sword and shield, bow and arrow, and horseback riding.
While training on the beach, a servant ran towards Link.
"Prince Link! Come quick!" He shouted, trying to catch his breath.
"What's wrong?" Link asked urgently.
"It's your mother!" the servant exclaimed as the two ran back to Link's house.
Once there, Link ran into his mother's bedroom, and in an instant saw what he had feared for all too long would happen: His mother was dying. For just over a month now, his mother had been burdened with a terrible disease; one that no healer in the mushroom kingdom could heal. And now, her time to depart from the world of the living had come.
Kneeling beside his mother, Link listened as the whole world seemed to go silent. He thought at first it was a nightmare, but realized it was all too real. His mother was in grave condition, and soon she would be dead. And the sadness which came with it was almost too much for Link to bear. After a few moments, Link heard a weak voice say, "Link…"
Link looked up to see his mother trying to tell him something. He anxiously awaited her last words, trying still to fight off his sadness.
"I need you to do something…"
"Anything mother," Link said. After all she had done for me, Link thought, How could I possibly make it up to her?
"Restore Calatia… Restore your birthright…"
"I will…" Link said. He didn't know how, he didn't know where, but Link would do it. He had to do it. He would not, could not, let his mother down.
Medila said nothing more. She let her head fall back, shutting her eyes. Link bowed his head and allowed his sadness to flow freely.
A few months later…
The throne room of Final Destination was filled with excitement. The trial of the fate of Prince Marth was to be decided at long last. Prince Marth was the son of Pauline, now in his mid to late forties. Wario, King of the kingdom of Hyrule died shortly after the birth of his only child, the princess Zelda. Queen Midna had decided to betroth her to the then young Marth, as Midna believed this would gain the Kingdom the favor of Pauline for the rest of Marth's life, hence gaining him the title prince. She was right in her assumption, as the harvest and plant life in Hyrule had never been greater since the engagement.
However, Marth abused his power as a prince. He had committed the crimes of thievery, perjury and even murder. However, not wanting to upset the goddess Pauline, Queen Midna refused to take action. Mario, however, was not so hesitant, and called for a trial among the gods to determine the fate of Marth.
Mario announced, "Fellow gods and goddesses of Final Destination, we have heard the arguments in the defense and prosecution. Now, we shall vote to determine the fate of Marth. Those who vote in favor of Marth!"
Only Pauline raised her hand.
"Those against!"
Everyone other than Pauline, including Mario himself, raised their hands.
"It is decided!" Mario announced, "Marth shall be punished! And punished severely!"
"Brother, what are you going to do?" Pauline begged to know, frightened.
"Marth has only been able to get away with these crimes due to his status. Therefore, Marth shall be reduced to a form lower than that of the poorest peasant. He shall be outcast, and rightfully so. Now, his physical form shall match the wickedness of his character!"
And that was that. Pauline could say nothing in protest of her son's punishment. However she said, "But brother, he is to marry the princess Zelda on the Longest Day!"
"Let the princess look upon him now!" Mario stated as he left the room, along with the other male gods, leaving the goddesses alone.
"No pity…" Pauline said in shock, still trying to cope with what had just happened, "No mercy at all…"
"Pauline…" Peach started, trying to comfort her sister, but Pauline cut her off, saying, "Had it been his own son he would have shown mercy…"
"Pauline, you know that's not true," Sonia insisted defiantly.
"Isn't it!?" Pauline demanded, now shouting and throwing the others off guard. She then regained control of herself and said in a calm, cold voice, "Very well then. As my son suffers, so shall Zelda, and the rest of Hyrule."
Before anyone could protest, Pauline had vanished, no doubt to go visit her son.
"I have a sickening feeling about all this…" Zero Suit Samus said.
AN: Well, I sure hope you enjoyed this! Stay tuned for the second part of SMASH OF THE TITANS! See ya!
