Bustman: Hello, and thank you for all of your generous reviews! We are now approaching the 100 review mark!!! And I'll be honest- I never thought that the story would come this far. I can't express my gratitude to all of you guys.

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Bustman: That's right, you'd better run. I don't own anything. Oh, and one more thing- I have a new story out, Brawler's Island. It's a story of suspense and adventure, so if you're interested, check it out. Anyways, please review- It'd be fantastic if we could hit that 100th review before the next chapter!!!

"Welcome to the second smasher tournament! Congratulations to our last champion, Waluigi!"

Waluigi ran up and shoved Master Hand away. "Thank you! Thank you! I couldn't have done it without my girlfriend- er…"

"You don't have a girlfriend!" Wario shouted.

"Says who?" Waluigi went red.

"Says your face! Ness shouted. He and Lucas high fived.

"Um… yes, and I-"

"Take a hike!"

"Fine, I give up." Waluigi threw the microphone to the floor and walked away.

"Er- yes, moving along," Master Hand fitted the microphone back into its stand. "Congrats as well to our runner up, Peach, even if she did blackmail her way into 2nd…"

Peach blew kisses. "Thank you, you're too kind!"

"…Well, anyways, she is disqualified from every other tournament, for eternity. Now, we have rounded up 32 of you at random. You will, again, fight your hardest for the grand prize. Stock will be two and all items will be supplied for the first round. Now, let's have up…" the screen showed two faces. "Marth and Zelda!"

Marth gaped at the screen. That couldn't be right, no way. He couldn't fight Zelda! How was he supposed to harm her, whether the pain was real or not?

He was brought back to his senses by a slap on the back by Link.

"Get on up there, man! I wouldn't go easy on her- she certainly won't on you!"

Marth gave a weak nod. He walked up to the teleporting machines, where Zelda was already waiting. She gave him an encouraging smile before they walked in to their machines.

They appeared on Corneria. Marth sized up the stage- if he needed to get to safe ground, he could always drop down to the lower back of the plane, or the jets at the front. He was faster than Zelda, he'd be able to beat her there if there was immediate danger.

Marth was so preoccupied with his thoughts that he failed to notice the start of the competition. He was taken aback as a large ball of fire hit him in the chest and knocked the wind out of him. He scrambled back up to his feet. Great. The battle hadn't gone 10 seconds and he'd already made a fool of himself.

He saw another ball of fire speed toward him, but Marth rolled backwards and avoided it. He spotted a capsule at his feet; he quickly scooped it up and threw it at Zelda, but she easily blocked it. However, the item inside was a Deku Nut, which hit her on the head. She took a step back backwards and shook her head, looking very dizzy. Marth ran at Zelda, spotting his chance immediately. He began to charge up a smash attack.

Then his eyes met Zelda's her pupils wide and her eyes pleading. He couldn't attack her. He let the sword drop to his side.

The next thing he knew, Zelda's hand shot toward his chest. Powerful energy shot through his body, and he was blown backwards. He landed near the end of the plane, and quickly got up to his feet. His stupidity astounded him. How could he have fallen for the pity trick? He gritted his teeth. The time to be a gentleman was over.

Marth jumped up and flew at Zelda. She looked surprised that Marth had recovered so quickly, and had no time to defend herself as Marth slashed her with his sword. She was thrown backwards, but landed on her feet. She used Nayru's Love, but Marth jumped back, and warily watched as the blue crystal ebbed away. As soon as it has dissolved, Marth hit Zelda with a smash attack. Zelda took the blow silently, keeping her ground. Marth landed a sword combo on her before she took action.

She rolled behind Marth while he charged a smash attack and hit him with a smash attack of her own. Marth flew up into the air, and before he hit the ground Din's Fire flew out of her palm and hit him further up. This occurred twice more before Marth had the sense to shield himself. He dodged another ball of fire and hit Zelda in the chest with his sword. She flew onto the tack of the plane. Marth landed another sword combo on her, and she was blown back off of the plane. Marth spotted a pitfall at his feet, and, spotting his chance, picked it up. As Zelda jumped back toward the plane, Marth aimed and threw it. It hit Zelda in the stomach, and she was spiked down out of boundaries.

Marth performed a taunt for the camera while remaining wary of Zelda, who had just lowered down from her recovery platform. Marth jumped back up over the fin of the plane. Zelda met him with a kick to the stomach. Marth slashed forward, but white magical energy had formed around Zelda. Within seconds, blue bandages had wrapped around her body and face. She was now Shiek.

Zelda's other form landed a few punches on Marth and then jumped out of the way as Marth tried to uppercut her. She flew a few needles at him, but they bounced harmlessly off his sword. Marth then ran forwards and lunged at her, but she was too quick. She jumped over onto the other side of him and jabbed at Marth with two fingers. He flew off the front of the stage, but then determinedly gripped on to the nose of the plane. He wasn't going down that easily.

He sidestepped as Shiek ran toward him, and delivered a blow onto her back. As she gasped for air, he grabbed her and kicked his opponent off the plane. She grasped her chain and used it as a tether recovery. She jumped up in front of Marth and whipped him with her new weapon. Marth flew backwards, but Shiek lassoed the chain around his leg and tossed him in the other direction, off of the stage. Marth tried to recover, but Shiek whipped him on the nose with the weapon again. Too stunned to jump, he helplessly fell out of boundaries.

Marth jumped down from his recovery platform. Zelda had taken her original form again, and was now taunting for the camera. Marth took action immediately and dashed forwards, shouldering her. She slid backwards, a small smile forming on her face. Marth began to charge up a smash attack, but he felt a small item land in his palm. He looked down and grinned at the B-Bomb. He threw it, but she was prepared. She grabbed the bomb in mid-air and quickly tossed it back. Marth was hit by the bomb, but nothing happened. It bounced off of him and lay at his feet. He sighed in relief- it must be dysfunctional.

To his surprise, the item then exploded and he was caught in the vortex. He was then thrown backwards. Marth wiped his brow. He still had the advantage- he had a good 25% less damage. He charged at Zelda and slashed at her with his sword. She flew backwards and hit the ground hard. Suddenly, a poké ball landed at her feet. Marth ran for it, but Zelda picked herself up and grabbed it before he could reach the small red and white ball. She threw it at him, and a Kyogre sprung out.

Marth's thoughts? I'm so screwed.

He was blown off his feet by a blast of water. He tried to plant his feet onto the ground, but the jet of water was too strong. He slid nearer and nearer to the back of the plane.

Through all of the water, a smash ball caught his eye. It floated toward Zelda, and she threw a punch at it.

Marth began to panic. He was only two yards away from the edge of the plane. He couldn't let Zelda get the smash ball. If Kyogre didn't rid him of his last life, Zelda's final smash undoubtedly would. He was only a yard away from the edge now. Two feet…

Summoning all of his strength into his legs, he jumped forwards for his life. He bounced off of Kyogre's back, and slashed at the smash ball. He felt red energy flow into him. He grinned, and then attacked the princess with his final smash. Her health depleted, and she flew off the screen, a look of pure bewilderment on her face.

GAME!

The two warped back at the clearing outside of the mansion. His smashers cheered for him, and Zelda, smiling, held out her hand for a handshake. The match had gone perfectly.

Marth wasn't sure what made him do what he did next. Maybe it was the adrenaline pumping through his body from the battle. Maybe it was the overwhelming joy he felt for not making a fool out of himself in front of Zelda. Maybe it was just plain stupidity.

Marth performed his favorite taunt; two victory slashes forward. Before he knew what happened, Zelda had crumpled to the floor, and his blade was covered in blood. The audience gasped. Horrified, Marth look down at Zelda. A deep gash was pouring blood from Zelda's shoulder. Marth distantly heard Link's bellow, and his friend ran up to Zelda. Marth was frozen, unable to do anything. Zelda whimpered as Link checked over her shoulder

"It's going to be fine, Dr. Mario will fix it right up, it's okay…"

Dr. Mario walked up to Link and gently touched his shoulder. "I'll take care of her." He murmured. Link nodded, and slowly turned around, facing Marth. Marth was taken aback. He had never seen such rage flash in Link's crystal blue eyes, never such anger etched onto his face. He snarled.

"You."

Before Marth knew what hit him, Link was on top of him, punching him with quick, powerful blows. Marth didn't fight back, he knew he deserved it, he had to be the most horrible person in the world…

Ike pulled Link off of Marth, and was holding him in a tight grip. Link writhed, trying to break free of Ike's strong arms. There was silence from the smashers as Marth got up. He looked at Link with sad, weary eyes, meeting his murderous gaze unflinchingly.

"I'm sorry," he murmured to Link. He turned to Zelda. "I'm so sorry."

And then, with his head bowed, he walked away.