WARNING: This chapter is like 300 words shorter than the other chapters. So, except some not-so-epic scenes.

This is Chapter 6 and it will feature:

-Rock surfing!
-DESTRUCTION!!
-More EVIL rocks.

Oh, and incase you guys are wondering why Roy thinks rocks are "evil," he had an accident involving rocks and his head before this story took place. It gave him a bit of a brain dent. Might tell you guys the whole story later on.

Another note: Yes, this chapter defies the laws of physics. I KNOW ROCKS DON'T FLOAT.

The Four Swordsmen

Chapter 6: The Grand Cave Escape

Marth's POV

This is not good. The rocks were falling everywhere, and there was no way out. We would end up being trapped in here forever. Ike was trying to bust down one of the walls in an attempt to break out. While Roy and I dodged (again, as Roy would say) EVIL rocks, I observed some of the rock statues that were partly demolished. Some surviving pieces could very well...

"I got it!" I yelled, getting Ike's attention. "Grab a flat rock and follow me!" I grabbed a rock that was formerly a Pikachu statue's tail and jumped into the water. Just like I predicted, the current was able to lift the rock with me on it, allowing me to safely surf the cave waters.

Ike grinned, as he did not hesitate to carve out a surfboard out of a wall. He jumped and (gloatingly) posed before landing professionally on the water. Roy carved a surfboard as well before nervously jumping into the water, starting to surf. I knew Roy was nervous, for he did not know how to swim. If he fell into the water, we would have to go get his trophy back. Surprisingly, Roy was doing pretty well keeping his balance.

Soon, we got to a more faster current, with large rocks in it as well, so that posed a serious hazard. Roy was having a harder time with his surfing, and started to crouch and hold on his rock. Ike, however, was a very good surfer, so he started gloating by jumping on the rocks and platforms then jumping right off, while making poses at the same time.

Roy was having more and more trouble as we started to pick up even more speed. Eventually, Roy had tried to move out of the way of another rock, but crashed into a huge platform. The rock shattered, and Roy was sent flying. He landed face first on a large boulder. He got up quickly and started running to keep up with the rolling rock. I saw the whole thing, while Ike was snickering.

"Guys! Ditch the rocks!" I told them. We were soon able to crash onto normal dry... rock. It was heading towards a tunnel I jumped quickly and landed on my feet. I looked back to see Roy had reacted too slowly, and flew right in front of him after the rock had crashed. Ike had used the rock board to jump and was able to land next to us professionally.

"Okay, you have got to stop showing off." Roy complained, regaining his posture. The whole cave continued to have its earth tremor. Rocks continued to fall. However, due to Karma, Ike was hit in the head by a big rock. Roy snickered. "Ha! In your face!" He taunted. Ike rubbed his head bitterly.

I started running towards the tunnel, with the other two swordsmen following me. We continued to dodge rocks and pass stationary ones as well. Ocassionally, one of us were hit by a falling rock. We soon came up to a large wall. We had to jump on top in order to continue. Using simple recovery moves with a double jump, we were easily able to get to the top and continue running.

After that, it seemed pretty straight forward. Roy was starting to speed up. He suddenly stopped with a gasp. We stopped right behind him, nearly pushing him off a cliff. Only a small piece of rock sticking out from the right wall could be able to get us across. I gulped, preparing to go for another near-death-experience.

Roy's POV

I tried to carefully walk across the narrow little walkway. I heard Marth say "Whatever you do, don't look down. Trust me." Okay, I trusted him. Unfortunately, my curiosity got the best of me... again. I looked down, to see a deep dark abyss.

"AHH!!" I screamed, rushing across the tiny 3-inch walkway. I was running across the tiny walkway in fear and when I got to the other end, I had to wait about 5 minutes before Ike and Marth could catch up, after I calmed down. We looked ahead. A tiny shimmering light. Ike's face brightened.

"Finally!" Ike said. "We're nearly there!"

But, when you're living the life of a pyromaniac who's best friends always end up throwing you in life-threatening situations, nothing is ever easy. As soon as Ike said those words, we saw, the biggest boulder I have ever seen right behind us!

"RUN!!" Marth commanded, starting to dash ahead. We followed him quickly, dodging falling rocks while escaping the giant boulder. We ran about 5 minutes. It was soon going to squish us! I just know it! It was getting closer... closer...

Wait! A giant gap was in front of us. I grinned. As soon as I got close enough, I jumped across, being followed by Marth. Ike accidentally fell, and was about to be squished by the boulder. But he used Aether, and was able to get back up to our level, despite going right through the rock. "The thing about his Aether attack, is that he can't flinch while he's doing it. I just don't feel that's fair." I stated.

Marth shook his head and pointed towards the exit. However, the cave was still tumbling. The cave's celing started giving in! I grabbed Ike's arm and dragged him towards the exit (Payback from last time!) while Marth traveled on his own. I nearly got hit by a rock, but quickly sidestepped.

"Almost there!" The whole cave tumbled as we rolled right out of the tunnel, out into the sunlight. As soon as we regained our stamina, we watched the entire cave fall apart and crumble.

"... So much for that Steeliex." I commented.

Ike's POV

Later, we were finally able to get back to the mansion. We immediatly reported to Master Hand's office. He was waiting for us the whole time.

"You have successfully gotten our smashers back... Congratulations, Ike, Marth, Roy. I have already given my thanks to Pit." Master Hand said. "You may go back to your room. But before you go, I need to know. Have you seen Link?"

My heart skipped a beat. We had forgotten all about Link running off to find Zelda. "No." I said.

Master Hand sighed. "That figures... He will definately get a large punishment when he gets back, from doing who-knows-what with that princess." He was obviously refering to Zelda, as they both had still not returned. But that still left, Nana, Ganondorf, Meta Knight, and King Dedede missing. Add Link and Zelda to that, and we have got a handful right there. "You are free to do whatever you wish. But I suggest you go down to dinner first. You must be starving after that huge adventure in that cave.

After dinner, we headed to our room. Marth looked outside. It was getting dark out, and Link was still not back. Roy was polishing his sword again and I was sitting on the bed.

"I'm worried about Link." Marth said flatly. Who wouldn't be? He hasn't been seen in over 6 hours all for going after his girlfriend. "He must have been turned into a trophey or something by now."

Roy looked back at Marth. "Or maybe he's probably killing a bunch of buisiness men." We stared at him for a moment. Roy casually shrugged and said "Hey, it could happen."

"Right..." I rolled my eyes. "He can handle himself."

Marth raised an eyebrow. "You saw those swordsmen back at Tabuu's HQ. They could practically tear Link apart, no matter how tough he is." It's true. Within the mere 5 minutes of us fighting against Grunt and Tabuu, those guys wiped a sea of Primids without breaking a sweat. We barely made it out alive.

"You're right. But we have to let him go. He made his choice." I said. "He has to deal with it himself. And it's not my problem."

"Dude, you've known Link ever since he came to the mansion, and you're gonna go let him kill himself in an office building?" Roy asked, a bit shocked at my response. But, again. It's not my problem. He can find his girlfriend himself.

"Yeah, I know him. But he got himself into his problem, he can get himself out." I said. Thinking back on it, I guess I was being careless.

Roy wasn't too pleased about my response. "This isn't like you Ike! We really have to go save Link! Who knows what could be happening to him." He shouted. Soon the whole thing turned into a heated arguement.

... Yeah, Not my longest chapter. Infact, this is actually the shortest so far. So, the next chapters is finally going to pick up on Link's perspective. So this isn't my best work so you might not find it too exciting. Sorry if it's boring guys. I'm trying, aren't I?

And sorry if Roy is indeed OOC. But I never played the game he was originally from.

FWD not only means forward, but it also means Flames Will Die.

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