I actually managed to get a holiday one-shot in! I hope you enjoy our Fire Emblem duo during Christmas.
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Requested by: Writer of Worlds
12. Exuberant (adj.)- filled with or characterized by a lively energy or excitement
Marth sighed, turning over on his bed to face one of his best friends. "It's hopeless Ike! What do you even get a guy like Roy for Christmas?!"
The mercenary tried to hold back a snort. "How should I know? I only met the kid not too long ago. You've known him for years. What do you think of when you think of Roy?"
"Well…" Marth started, pink drowning his cheeks. "He's pretty innocent, having been through war and all, but he's not naïve. He usually has a carefree and fun attitude, unless he's upset, then he gets pouty-"
"Are you describing Roy right now?"
"Of course I am. Who else would I be describing?"
"Get him a puppy. That's what it sounds you're describing," Ike replied with a chuckle.
"That's the last thing I'd get him," Marth countered with a laugh. "Roy's exuberant as it is. Getting him a puppy would only intensify his liveliness. I need something else. Something that nobody else would get him."
"So that rules out a cape or a headband. Go talk to him. That's how I always figure out what to get people. Plus, he's your boyfriend, I'm sure he'll like anything you give him." Ike looked at the time and sigh. "I have a match in a few minutes. Gotta go!"
"I'll be there to cheer you on," he told the mercenary with a smile, but once he left, it dropped. Christmas is in a few days. I don't have much time to figure out what he wants.
His thoughts were interrupted by a knock. "Hey Marth, it's me, Roy. Can I come in?"
"Of course you can! You don't have to knock to enter your own room," he laughed, watching as the seventeen year old popped his head through the door.
"Are you ready to leave? I just passed Ike and he told me that I'd find you here."
"Yeah…let's go." He got off the bed, smoothing out his clothes before grabbing Roy's hand.
The two walked down the hall in silence, which was uncommon for the marquess. "Are you alright, Marth? You seem a bit distant."
"Hmm…with all this snow and cold weather…I was just wondering if the lake would freeze over."
"I highly doubt it," Roy replied absentmindedly. "But it would be nice. When I was younger, my father would always take me ice skating on a lake near the castle. Now he's grown too sick to do it."
"...I bet you had quite the childhood. My sister used to do the same with me…" That's when an idea hit the prince. "Anyways…we should go. Wouldn't want to miss Ike's match."
"Alright, I think that's enough ribbon on the tree, you won't be able to see the ornaments." Marth took a step back with a sigh and a smile. He then turned to Peach and Zelda. "Are everyone's stockings up in their dorm areas?"
"I believe they are Marth. I must say, I don't regret putting you in charge of decorating this year," Peach smiled, placing a hand on the prince's shoulder.
"Thank you, Peach. We just have so many newcomers this tournament, I just want to give them an amazing Smash Christmas."
"Well, we have to go check over then menu for the holiday party tomorrow." With that, the two princesses left, but another call caught his attention.
He turned on his heels to see Robin, a bow and star in hand. "Which one are we using for the tree topper?
"We typically use both since the top of the tree is a bit flimsy. Put the star on then tie the ribbon around it."
"How am I supposed to get the bow up their and tie it? Elwind can only do so much."
Marth chuckled. Leave it to Robin to come up with a strategy based around magic. "Hand me the bow, Robin. I'll tie it for you."
He watched as she delicately balanced the star on the tree as he tied the red and gold ribbon. "By the way Robin, have you seen your brother? I want to see this outfit that he's put together."
"I haven't. He probably chickened out last minute-"
"I did not chicken out!" The two turned to see Reflet walk in with two different coats in hand. "It just took long than I thought to make a coat. I've never been much of a sewer."
"So you made it yourself?"
"With the help of Princess Peach of course. I think I turned out pretty good." He handed his usual coat to Robin before wrapping the red one around him.
Marth couldn't help but gawk slightly. "That looks really good, Reflet! Do you already know what book you're reading to the children?"
"Working on it. They're all so good. What did you read them?"
"That's a bad question. Between Mario and myself, we wouldn't want people like Ness to have to listen to the same story again. But you have until later tonight to figure it out."
"Alright then, I'll keep looking." He watched Reflet leave with a victorious smile before he lost his vision altogether. He gasped, reaching for his attacker before he heard a laugh.
"Guess who?"
The Hero-King relaxed, chuckling slightly. "You startled me, Roy! I nearly attacked you." He pried off his hands before he turned and kissed the top of his head. "Is something wrong?"
"No…I just wanted to see what you were up to. It looks great."
"Thank you." He handed the bow to Robin and watched as she put it around the star before tightening it. "It almost reminds you of Melee, doesn't it?"
Roy snuggled himself into Marth's arms. "It does. Leave it to you to try and make everyone feel a familiar holiday."
Marth just smiled before shouting to Robin: "That's perfect! You've been a huge help! Thank you, Robin!"
"It's my pleasure, Marth." The two swordsmens watched her walk off before Marth sighed.
"I honestly thought that we wouldn't get that finished."
"You'd have found a way. Want to get some hot chocolate?"
"I'd be honored."
It was now Christmas day, so Marth wasn't the least bit surprised when he heard a knock on their door at about eight in the morning. Luckily for him, he had just finished putting his boots on, so he deemed himself presentable.
He looked around, seeing that Ike was in the bathroom and Roy was tying his headband, before he opened the door. "Good morning Ness. You're certainly up a bit early."
"Good morning Prince Marth. Some of us asked Master Hand if all the Smashers can go outside and play in the snow before we opened presents. But he told us to ask some of the older Smashers first."
"Well, all three of us are up, and I'm sure none of us have a problem with that."
"Thank you Prince Marth!" With that, Ness hurried off.
Marth couldn't help but laugh at the boy's enthusiasm. "Get your coats, you guys! We're going outside."
Marth watched from his spot on the patio as some of the Smashers engaged in a snowball fight not long after they had gotten outside. His attention was broken however, when someone came and sat next to him. "I'm surprised you didn't jump at this opportunity, Roy. You always used to drag me into snowball fights."
"Once I found out that it had started…well, it had started."
"Then if you're not too busy, can I show you something?"
"Sure." The two stood and Marth placed his hands in front of Roy's eyes. "Before you day anything, it's a surprise. My Christmas present to you."
The two walked in silence before Marth moved his hands before he grabbed something from off a tree branch. Roy's hands immediately flew to his mouth. "But…the lake wasn't supposed to freeze over!"
"You'd be surprised how much power a Freezie really has."
"I don't understand…you did this all for me?"
"When you told me that you used to go ice skating with your dad, I had to think of someway to make you happy. So, I asked Master Hand if I could use a Freezie and-"
The prince explanation was cut off by Roy's hug. "Thank you, Marth."
"Of course Roy. I'd do anything for you." The two sat in silence as they laced their skates before Marth stood, offering his hand to Roy. "Now, may I have this dance before the ice melts?"
"I'd be honored, Prince Marth."
It's a day late, but I hope that's okay. I hope you all have/had a Merry Christmas, Happy Hannakuh, Happy Kwanzaa and a Happy New Year!
See you guys l8tr!