Summary: Skull has a problem. One that involves a sudden urge to swim and do all things involving moisture. This is why he hates masks…

Quote: "The most important kind of freedom is to be what you really are. You trade in your reality for a role. ...You give up your ability to feel, and in exchange, put on a mask." – Jim Morrison

Recommended Song: Uh, Zelda theme?

Warning: Crack? And a few swears. But you should know that last one already.

Other Notes: Have you ever played Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask? Think of that game right here. It's sort of a cross over. If you've never played it, look up what happened to Link at the start of the game. It happens to Skull, except with a Zora mask instead of a Deku.

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"Come out already!" Colonnello pounded on the front door, frustrated from having been yelling for so long. "I know you're in there!"

"No." Came the muffled reply through the door.

"Damn it, Skull," the blonde yelled back. "I don't want to break down your door and have your neighbors call the cops on me! Not again!" He paused. "I'm surprised they haven't already."

Skull could've told him his neighbors were gone for the weekend, but if that was the only thing keeping his sempai out, he didn't want to say it. Instead, he shifted his weight on the other side of the door, wishing he had a glass of water. He cursed every fish in the sea and all mischievous imps that there were. If he ever got his hands on that kid…

He shook his head, immediately regretting it. His head was killing him and he wanted a bath badly.

"Go away, semapi!" He bellowed, struggling to keep his voice in check. "Why would you suddenly start caring the one time I don't want you to?"

"I don't!" Was the oddly defensive reply. "Luce said one of us should check on you after that last mission you had. She told me to do it. And when I say told, I mean demanded with her evil, pregnant claws."

"Tell Luce I'm fine."

"She'll know I'm lying."

"Then make something up."

"I don't want to help a weakling like you!"

Skull sighed.

"You just can't make this easy can you?" he asked. Colonnello stayed silent for once.

The teen paused, debating on what to do. While he didn't want anyone to see him, Colonnello wasn't one to give up easily and he couldn't hold the door forever. Plus, he was getting really thirsty and the urge for a bath or shower was almost undeniable. He sighed again. The universe was just conspiring against him.

"Hey!" Colonnello's voice broke Skull out of his thoughts once more. "You dead or something?"

"Sempai," Skull's voice was quiet. The ex-COMBUSIN officer had to press his ear to the door to actually hear. "If I come out, you have to promise not to laugh or say anything to anyone. Especially not Verde. I do not want him near me right now."

"Yeah, whatever, just let me in." Colonnello rolled his eyes.

There was a click of a lock and, slowly, the door eased open just large enough for an arm to squeeze out. And one did. A blue blur shot out of the opening, grabbing Colonnello's shirt and dragging him inside. It was rather dark inside, the blinds closed and lights off. It took him a minute to adjust his eyes.

When they finally adjusted, he had to pinch himself to make sure he wasn't dreaming.

Skull was standing in front of him, finding the floor unusually interesting. And yet it wasn't him.

Colonnello rubbed his hands over his eyes. The image stayed.

Where there was once pale skin now was replaced with a blue and green mixture. Once normal hands were now webbed, twisting the owner's shirt back and forth. Scratches, - Gills, he realized, - were etched onto the younger's neck. It was like something out of a sci-fi movie.

And yet it was unmistakably Skull's voice that echoed throughout the room.

"Have you ever heard of anything called Majora's Mask?

Colonnello swore silently.

Then out loud.

"Shit."

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Yeah, it was short but I was okay with it. I'll be making a few cross-overs or references to games and anime, so just deal with it. It won't be like this every time. But I couldn't pass up the chance to do this.

Oh, and do any of you remember the Hand in the Can (my name for it) from Majora's Mask? You know, the hand in the toilet of the Stock Pot Inn? That scared the heck out of me as a kid. Did it freak anyone else out? I can't be the only one.