I have been re-reading One and the Same by CircusPuppy and while it is an IkexSheik fic, it is also extremely hilarious. So even if you aren't big on Sheik I would say to give it a read because it is rather good and very amusing. That being said, it is still undecided on the ending and the death that will take hold sometime depending on the chapter count I aim for.
Einherjar- "However these spirits are nothing more than phantoms; physically appearing as these heroes, but in the end, they are not the real thing."
(Figured I would give some info which will hint about what something within the chapter. Or would that be a no go?)
Once their little group calmed a bit and Link shifting an envelope to the ninja speaking of how it is of life and death matters. Marth just scooted to the wall as Samus gave Link a funny look of question. Zelda on the other hand assumed Link had been traumatized from getting hit too many times by the blunt side of Ragnell during the fights.
"I wish to fight someone." Ike spoke, he hasn't tested his strength yet in the the fights though the comment made a tactician lose all forms of color in his complexion. Lucina went from a smiling form to a frown within the first four words Ike spoke. It wasn't that Ike was a terrible fighter it was more of how terrifying he actually is and one of the big reasons the Shepherds never fought Einherjar again, that and Hubba really got on Chrom's nerves after the fifth or so encounter. For Robin it was one of the main times he really wish that they really tended to sheep in full body armor.
"Uh I volunteer anyone who wasn't on the mission to stop the einherjar in the last battle!" It was more of a shriek and less of a suggestion from Robin, but Lucina quickly agreed as she remembered the nonstop counters and the weapons breaking more often than they ever should. Link being curious about how the fighting would differ from the original Ike rose his hand up. Though once looking around apparently Marth had enough kingly power for someone to make a tombstone inscripted with 'fairy boy' across the top because a human clad in dirt and sweat awaited at the doorway holding said item.
"Well good luck my buddy," Marth patted Link's back before walking over to a random stranger and paying for the tombstone. Turning around and giving it to Zelda to hold who actually was rather amused on how fast one could truly work.
"Link why don't you ever work like that?"
"Wha? Bu-Uh . . . I can't read royal minds?" Link stated - questioned with a hint that he was going to start regretting volunteering to a fight. Regardless of the harshness getting down to the stadium went without a hitch. Link guided Ike to center of the vast field with a single podium sticking out. "So we doing survival or well stock?"
"Stock? If one we get one life" Ike was gazing at the holographic screen that was written in the basics of language. Link stared holes into his head with the thoughts and questions of the choice.
"Stage?"
"Ferox Arena with omega on?" Ike seemed to be questioning his decisions for being uncertain. Link obliged selecting it all up whilst emitting a painful groan. The world around them disintegrated into blazing white light until darkness erupted underneath their feet as the shadows fell slowly back into a hellish despair. Color started to take form of the world of which he used to exist in, the pillars glowed at the peak with the flames alit. Under their feet the flooring was embedded with the amazing artistry.
Once their feet hit solid ground Link lunged forward as Ike sprinted and with a great leap he raised his sword over his head. With it Link dashed into a roll as Ike brought his sword where Link previously stood, both turning around hast Link sprung into the air taking out his hook shot while his after image was split horizontally by the strength of Ragnell's force. Having both missed, Link tried with his hook shot again only for Ike to counter and lash the chain back at the hero.
With the opportunity, Link clasps onto Ike before punching him the gut then dropping all him with his elbow into the ground with force. Springing up Ike quickly took his sword into a thrust downward for Link to raise his shield for protection. With the slow of lowering his shield, Ike pushed Link back with a gashing cut to the abdominal and trying for a vertical slice only for it miss by an inch. Quickly Link whipped his boomerang and struck Ike right in the head causing him to jump backwards. Taking the initiative Link cut across Ike's chest. Charging Ike just lashes out causing Link to fly off of the platform, but directed his course landing clear of Ike's flames and unscathed from the rest of it.
"Gah!" Link's back was slashed resulting in him falling forwards. Now near the edge Link launches his boomerang causing Ike to jump before Link catches and throws again so he get back towards the center. Tossing a bomb, Ike blocked it and ran through the smoke jumping to avoid the hook shots end before trying to thrust his sword downwards on Link again only for the elf to flip backwards. Link grabbed hold and tossed Ike off only for him to counter once he arched his swing sending him completely off. The hook shot saved his stock as he was brought back to the ledge, jumping up to the flooring only for Ike's flame engulfed both of the two sending Link off the limits of the stage and Ike skidding to the end of map burns covering the armor and his phantom skin gripping Ragnell tightly in his right hand.
The world verted back to normal as the automatic announcer spoke loudly, "Winner! IKE"
The percentage the both had at the end resulted in 96% Ike and 123% Link. On the now grassy field the two laid, as they slowly recovered from the robotic medical assistance they had on standby. Marth walked over to where Link laid panting and having asked for the headstone back, he stuck it out right above the elf's head.
"Your loss oh great fairy boy." A smirk was firmly on the king's face. As Sheik found a stick and was poking Ike as he didn't look to be conscious. The ninja checked her surroundings as the others were all over with Link laughing at his outburst. Sheik pulled out the embedded card that shows strength and determination, she muttered something before promptly putting it back where she threw it back.
Samus after having a good few jokes due to her friend's own agony, she sighed and walked over to the sleeping mercenary. "Well he certainly fights like the real him." Though it was more to herself, through the corner of her eye she could see the covered head nod. Chuckling at the thought of him practicing until exhaustion in the middle of the gym so the rest had to train around his large build. Samus looked down at the bottle she had bought during the match, having at least half left still in. Sighing Samus then turned the bottle right on over dumping the contents onto Ike and hitting Sheik in the back splash.
Ike jolted up coughing as he spitted the water out of his mouth and wiping down his face. Sheik wiped off whatever hit her skin as she watched Ike thank Samus and put on a more naive smile. Samus quickly kicked his forearm as it rested next to her foot saying how sleeping on the field wasn't the greatest thing and then stormed off to the others.
"If you haven't fought in a while, you shouldn't over do it," mutter Sheik looking downwards. As loud shouting and more joking came further away seeming to be directed at Samus more than Link this time.
"My apologies, but I really didn't want to lose to the small child who gave me a leaf to cover my groin."
"Hey, Ike how did you know who I was when our encountered started with the summoning?"
"Oh, my third master, now called Old Hubba, ventured the outer worlds with us Einherjar. Though he mostly used us to catch attention of the younger maidens, he often spoke of a fighting tournament having 'the women with the finest bodies' and he eventually made a chart of every female that was there with their weakest assets, most attractive and how abusive they would probably be towards him. You were at the top of abusive and weakest asset due to not being to his liking." Having said that Ike didn't bother think how weird it would probably be to have someone whose name has 'old' in it.
"Well, uh, that really explains is morbid way of learning someone's name." Sheik, unwrapped one of her wraps and handing it towards Ike. "You may want to dry off with something more well dry."
Gratefully taking it before saying, "Thank you Sheik." Giving her the same smile he had shown towards Samus. Though now ninja understood why she kicked him now and in turn punched him lightly before laughing slightly. It was painful yet it was still nice as ever, Ike watched her with confusion written all over his.
Real Ike and Phantom Ike are truly the same.
The memories of the one who had a genuine friendship with everyone and a shortened life was plastered on the man who now lives to cut down the world through flimsy cardboard.
Was wanting to practice a fight scene plus, Einherjar only know how to fight so it can't be helped.