Chapter 4: Interlude

"Link, Samus, Zelda, Sheik, Roy, Ike, and Megaman, please report to the main office immediately." came the announcement over the loudspeaker.

"Uh-oh, what have we done this time?" Roy asked Ike, who was sitting at the table with him. It was apparent they'd been to the office more than once.

"I dunno, but we'd better get down there." Ike replied, getting up. Roy followed suit and headed down to the office with him.

On the way, they met up with Sheik and Zelda. "So what do you think this is about?" Roy asked them.

"I have no idea, as I've done nothing wrong that I know of." Zelda replied nervously.

"I know. That's why I'm scared. The thought of you going to the office is scary." Roy said dramatically.

"Well, we didn't have a famous Truth or Dare session yet, so that can't be why" Sheik joked. She and Ike snickered.

The group arrived at the office to find Link and Samus already there.

"I'm gonna kill whoever reported us!" Samus raged, stomping her foot.

"I don't think it's legal to kill someone, Sam."

"Why do I feel like we've had this conversation before?"

"I dunno. Your imagination, I guess." Link shrugged.

The office door opened. A girl with black hair in a red hoodie walked in.

"Who are you?" Ike asked.

The girl shut the door. "I'm Rin. Please have a seat." They all sat down. Just then, the door burst open, almost knocking Rin to the floor. Megaman rushed in.

"Sorry I'm late! I had trouble finding the office, so I had to-"

"Please sit down." Rin interrupted. Megaman obeyed.

"So you're probably wondering why I'm here." she said, starting to pace across the room.

Everyone nodded.

"Kay, so you all know the author Maddiek18 right?" she asked. "Well I'm here on her behalf. A representation of her in this universe, really."

"Huh?" Ike asked, confused.

"See, she can't actually see or talk to you guys because she lives in another universe. That's why she created me." Rin explained. "Which brings me to my next point. I've come to deliver this message from her:" she opened up a letter and began to read.

"Dear readers, fans, and most importantly, characters of Smasher's Life. I regret to inform you that I will be taking a break from this fanfiction. Despite the growing number of views it has received, I am losing motivation to update.

Although I have many ideas that I'd like to work on, I'm afraid working on them without motivation will lower the quality and execution of them. I'd rather take time to write high-quality works than rush some poorly written ones.

As fellow authors, I hope you'll understand what I mean.

I apologize if I sound selfish, but my metaphorical "Motivation Train" has run out of fuel. Please help refuel it by taking the time to leave a review, send a PM, favorite/follow it, heck, you can flame me if you want! I don't care, I just need some kind of resonse!

If you have reviewed, faved, and/or followed this, thank you. Seriously, I appreciate it. You have contributed to fueling the Motivation Train.

I ask of your patience as I take a break and work on some other projects. My apologies.

-Maddiek18"

"Yep, that's all." Rin concluded.

Everyone fainted.