The Conversation Pt 2

Lucina entered the lounge and saw that Marth and Rosalina are sitting together on the couch. Marth noticed Lucina and waved at her, gesturing the warrior to sit with them. She smiled faintly and sat down right next to Rosalina.

"So Lucina, how are you enjoying your stay at the Smash Mansion?" Marth asked her. "It's very large is it not?"

Lucina nodded. "Very much so indeed," she replied to him, her voice quivering. Rosalina took hint of the sound of her voice but said nothing.

"Well?" Marth began.

"Well what?"

"How was your time with Zelda and Samus?" he asked. Lucina's body suddenly stiffened. "I left you with them this morning and saw that you were having a fun time with them. Well...with Zelda, I know Samus is hard to get along with." Lucina didn't reply to his question. She remained quiet and lowered her gaze onto the floor. "What, not feeling up for a talk?" Marth asked, completely oblivious to what is going on.

"Lucina?" Rosalina spoke up. "Is something troubling you?"

The warrior kept quiet. Her mind was roaring with questions to even think about answering Rosalina's question.

'Should I tell? Should I tell Marth and Rosalina what I witnessed Samus and Zelda attempt? What about that even bothered me? Zelda got uncomfortably close to Samus and the next thing I knew, the two women ended up holding each other like two lovers hold one another. Does that mean that both women are dear to each other? Or more?'

"Lucina!" a familiar voice cried out.

Lucina's mind snapped back into reality, she blinked a few times and remembered where she was. She was at the lounge.

"Who...who called me?" she asked.

Marth pointed to the door where Zelda leaned against. The princess was breathing heavily, as if she had ran out of breath.

"I rushed over here to see if you were okay," Zelda said as she made her way towards the warrior. "When Samus and I saw you were gone, I thought it was my fault for excluding you from our conversation."

Lucina shook her head. "That wasn't it at all, princess."

"Please, just call me Zelda, no one here has to be formal with me." Zelda smiled. "May I ask, what happened? Why did you leave us without saying a word?"

Lucina lowered her gaze onto her lap. She felt uncomfortable talking about this kind of situation. Did Marth and Rosalina know? "Well..."

The sound of footsteps caught everyone's attention when they saw Samus enter the lounge. The huntress made her way to Zelda and wrapped her arms around the princess' waist.

"I'm sorry I left you Samus," Zelda apologized. "I wanted to check if Lucy was okay."

Samus rested her chin on Zelda's head. "I told you back there that it was fine. There was no reason for you to apologize what so ever."

'There it is again. They are being affectionate to each other again.' Lucina turned to find Marth and Rosalina smiling. 'Are they not aware?' Lucina questioned to herself.

"Lucina?" Zelda called out to the warrior, snapping her out of her thoughts once again. "You seem distraught, what is wrong?"

"I just." Everyone's eyes are staring at her, Why was her heart pounding? It shouldn't be that serious of a question to ask. It's a simple question. "Zelda, are you and Samus in a relationship of any kind?"

That's when Zelda's eyes lit up with realization. She stared up at Samus who just shrugged.

"So you do not know?" Zelda asked meekly.

"Know what?" Lucina shook her head and said in such a serious tone, "please answer my question, princess."

Zelda's gaze turned towards the floor, staring at her feet.

Something burned inside of her, it was fear. This is the first time she heard someone talk to her in such a tone because of that one question. Are Zelda and Samus in a relationship? In her mind she could scream it to the heavens and to the goddesses above, proclaim that Samus is the one she loved. But this isn't her mind, it was the real world that constantly moved. Not everything will be easy, Zelda couldn't have thought that everyone in the mansion would have a good thought of two women loving each other. But of all people it had to be Lucina to question it.

Samus placed a hand on Zelda's shoulder and gave her a gentle squeeze. "So what if we are together? What's it to you?" Samus growled in a low tone.

Lucina was taken aback by Samus' sudden tone. She stood up on her feet and said, "I was just wondering. Why are you-"

Samus took a step forward. "We don't need people who will judge us just because we are together. If you don't like it, you better deal with it or stop talking to us and leave us alone."

"Why are you being so harsh all of a sudden!?" Lucina retaliated. "You were quiet before so why start saying anything now?!"

Samus stepped closer to Lucina who took a step back. "Because if anyone gets on my nerves then I don't want them around me. Especially if they end up hurting Zelda in any way."

"Samus..." Zelda meekly cried out.

Lucina grabbed the helm of her sword and Samus pulled out her blaster.

"Samus! Lucina!" Marth cried out. "Stop!"

Rosalina stood in between Samus and Lucina and pressed her hands on each girl's chest. "Both of you, stop it right now. Why are you two about to fight especially in a place like this?!" Rosalina faced Samus and told her, "Samus, calm your temper. I understand where you are coming from but yelling and threatening is not going to solve the problem. Think about Zelda, do you want her to continue the rest of her year here without you?"

Samus glared Lucina, not making any sudden movements.

Rosalina faced Lucina and told her, "And you Lucina, please be respectful to what others wish to do. Please just explain why you wanted to ask that question but nothing more. Zelda and Samus will answer you respectfully if you choose to do the same." Lucina glared at Samus. She closed her eyes and sighed softly as she released her grip from her sword. Rosalina nodded. "Alright then. Lucina, begin your explanation."

Lucina stared at Zelda who seemed ready to burst into tears. "Zelda, I did not mean to hurt you. I'm not used to seeing two women...you know? Liking each other. In all honesty, I didn't know if it was right or not to see you both so...so close and it made me uncomfortable." She turned to Samus, waiting to see if she would interrupt. She didn't, Samus remained quiet. "I truly did not mean to upset you, the both of you. I just...I was confused about all of this."

Zelda took in a deep breath and sighed, her body relaxed a tiny bit and she took a step forward. "Lucina, I'm sorry we made you uncomfortable, but that is how Samus and I are. We usually do not do such things in public for those specific reasons, and I was afraid you would judge us." Lucina could see the princess shake slightly. "We just met you, you seem very nice and...I rather not lose what could be a great friendship because of such silly things."

Samus wrapped her arms around Zelda's waist and pulled her closely. Zelda felt completely relaxed as she felt her lover's warmth comfort her. Lucina saw the bright smile illuminate from Zelda and it touched her heart.

"I love you, Samus..." Zelda whispered softly in the crook of Samus' neck. "I do not care what others say, they will not change my feelings for you." Her warm breath tickled the huntress' skin.

Everyone stood quiet.

Then Lucina nodded slowly. "I think I understand." She bowed her head sadly and said, "I'm so sorry I caused all of this, I'll take my leave." She turned around and walked away from the group. She wiped away the tears from her eyes and muttered, "How could I be so foolish?"

Marth turned to the couple and asked. "You both alright?"

Samus nodded. "Are you okay, Zelda?"

"I believe I am. What about Lucina?"

Rosalina stared down at the hall where Lucina walked through. "I believe she just needs time to calm down. She finally understands that love isn't only between a man and a woman."

Author's Note: I kinda didn't like how I suddenly ended the previous chapter, it was rushed and this one was written to finish off the previous one. I hope this help ended up better. Enjoy!