Fox kneeled down on the floor, waiting for the impact of the gun and himself. He closed his eyes as tight as he could. Suddenly, he realized the bullet hadn't hit him. It couldn't have missed, Fox thought, because Falco could hit an amoeba of a fence 100 yards off. Even more, the bullet grazed a corner of the hallway where it turned.

"Come out from behind there!" Falco yelled and Fox knew he was still on his side.

"I thought you turned against me," Fox said to his friend, getting up.

"No way," Falco said, "I'm not a mercenary in this."

"Why not?" Fox asked.

"Because I ain't getting paid!" Falco replied. Of course, Fox thought, if Falco wasn't in it for money, he was bent on doing it.

Young Link came out from behind the corner, hands up.

"Young Link," Fox said, "What are you doing out here?! Don't you realize you'll get into a lot of trouble?!"

"I just wanted to help," Young Link said, "I want to find out who killed Zelda."

"I appreciate you want to help," Fox said, "But you're a suspect! Sneaking around here at night could prove you guilty!"

"But I didn't do it!" Young Link said, "You have to trust me on this!"

"I trust you," Fox said, "But Master Hand can't trust anyone except Falco, Mewtwo and I."

"Well," Falco said, "I'm afraid we have to take you in."

"But can't you guys let me go just this once?" Young Link asked, "I swear I'll go straight back to my room and won't do it again!"

"Sorry, can't do that," Fox said, "If someone sees us not taking you in, not only could they prove you're the murderer, but that we're your accomplices."

"I understand…" Young Link said.

"Master Hand," Falco said, "We found this one sneaking around.

"Ah," Master Hand seemed amused that it was a suspect.



"Young Link," Master Hand said, "Was it not made clear to you that NO ONE, especially not a suspect, was to sneak around here after hours, except for Fox, Falco and Mewtwo."

"It was," Young Link said.

"Very well," Master Hand said, "You have until 2:00 tomorrow to find a lawyer among the smashers."

"Yes, sir," Young Link said as he walked out.

"What did you find?" Fox asked when they caught up to Mewtwo.

"I found someone sneaking around,"

"Who?" Falco asked eagerly.

"I'm not sure," Mewtwo said, "I was about to catch up to them when I heard a gunshot. I was distracted, and when I looked back, the person was gone. I'm sorry."

"That's okay," Fox said. He then slammed his hands down on a table.

"If it hadn't been for Young Link," Fox said, "We would have caught the murderer before he killed more people."

The next day, at 2:00, the trial was ready to begin. Roy was defending Young Link, while Marth was being the prosecutor. Ganondorf was the first witness.

"Mr. Ganondorf," Marth said, "Would I be accurate if I said that you, Bowser, Young Link and I are the prime suspects in the murders of Princess Zelda and Lucas?"

"You would," Ganondorf replied.

"And wasn't it said," Marth continued, "that no one except Mr. McCloud, Mr. Lombardi and Mewtwo were to be out of their bedrooms after hours, especially not the prime suspects?"

"It was," Ganondorf.

"Why do you think," Marth asked, "Master Hand appointed Fox, Falco, and Mewtwo to inspect the halls at night?"

"To look for the murderer," Ganondorf replied.

"Well," Marth said, "It worked! Young Link, as the prime suspect and as of sneaking out of his bedroom after hours, has proven himself guilty of both murders!" The jury was all 12 original smashers.



"Toon Link," Marth said shortly to his next witness, "You are Young Link's roommate, correct?"

"Yes," Toon Link said.

"How did he sneak out?" Marth asked.

"Well," Toon Link said, "I was in the bathroom and when I came out, he was gone."

"Did you," Marth asked, "Make any attempt to chase after your roommate?"

"No," Toon Link said, "Because I was specifically told not to leave my room after hours."

"Why do you think," Marth continued, "Young Link did not get the message when you did?"

"Well," Toon Link said, "Young Link has to be told everything twice before he'll actually do it."

"Well," Marth said, "He won't get a second chance if he's proven guilty, will he?"

"No," Toon Link said.

"Bowser," Roy said after the switch, "You are a prime suspect correct?"

"I am," Bowser said.

"Could you," Roy asked, "Tell us what exactly happened when you and the other prime suspects we're banned?"

"Well," Bowser said, "Master Hand called us all to his office and confronted us with Dr. Mario's death by our hands. Originally, Zelda was also going to be banned, but Young Link spoke up for her."

"You see," Roy said, "Why would Young Link speak up for Zelda, and then kill her later?"

"Objection!" Marth yelled.

"Why?" Master Hand, who was being the judge, asked.

"Maybe he spoke up for her, and then killed her so no one would suspect him!"

"Bowser," Roy continued, "Has Young Link ever been known to commit treachery in any shape or form?"

"Well," Bowser said, "He was well known to be stubborn and a rule breaker, but he was practically friends with everyone, particularly Link and Zelda."



"While," Roy said, "Both you and Ganondorf have been known to have tempers. And, the prosecutor jumped at the first chance to convict my client! He's a prime suspect, perhaps he did this as the chance to get off the hook! Think: Would Young Link, the sweet, lovable boy who everyone was friends with, kill not only one of his best friends, but also another peer?"

About a half hour later, Fox stood up and said, "You honor, we of the jury find the defendant, Young Link, not guilty."

Every smasher instantly began talking about this.

"Order!" Master Hand yelled, before continuing, "Young Link, you have been proven innocent for now. However, if Fox, Falco, or Mewtwo find you out of bed after hours again, I will have no choice but to charge you with both murders and give you the punishment of ultimate banishment from the Smash Bros."

As everyone got up to leave, Yoshi clutched his chest and looked like he was choking. Suddenly, he fell over onto the floor. Instantly, everyone ran to him.

"Stand back!" Fox said as he examined him. After a few seconds he said, "He's dead! He's been poisoned!"

"Oh, god…." Link said.