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P.O.E: Rowan's Return
Chapter 25: "Concordia" (All)
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Link Gaiden
Two days.
It had been two days since they finally discovered how to save Roy. Within those two days it had been nothing, but training. Their Christmas Vacation hasn't turned out the way they had hoped. Christmas was three days away, and instead of shopping for the busy holiday the team was sparring. They were working up sweat, staying out late each night, and building up in strength. It was an exhausting and difficult two days, but Link was content. He was satisfied with the progress they had made, and knew getting Roy back would be the best gift there was.
"So what's going to happen now?" Link questioned, leaning back on the couch with his bottled water in hand.
Pit walked over from the table, and took a seat next to him. The two were the last at the hideout after another day of training. Pit had asked Link to stay behind with him for a little while. Of course Link agreed, but didn't understand his best friend's intensions.
"We shouldn't stall any longer." Pit explained.
Link twisted the cap as he swallowed sitting up. "What do you mean?"
"It's time to declare another battle." Pit stated.
"Do you think we're ready?"
Pit looked away from Link staring at something in the distance. He waited for his mentor to answer. Their powers had surely improved ever since they figured out about being Elementals. Link remembered what Pit had said when they first started out. They are at their best when they are all together. Concordia. Unity. With one Elemental gone, they are weakened, but still remain strong.
"We continue to grow stronger just as the Donavons. We will won't be able to match up to Ganon with just four Elementals." Pit stopped briefly. "We are ready to get Roy back. We just aren't ready to end this war."
Link nodded in response. He understood what Pit had meant. It was clear they weren't ready to finish off Ganondorf, but they have come along way. With Roy back on their side maybe they have a chance at turning the war around. He grabbed his cell phone from his pocket, and began skimming through the numbers in his contacts.
Pit watched silently as Link dialed Falco's number placing it to his ear. "It's our turn to declare battle."
Pit smiled and nodded. "Tomorrow night." He explained. "The park."
Link agreed, and listened carefully as the phone rang. Pit stood and left heading back to the table while Link took care of the important matter on his own. He hated calling up Lombardi, or any Donavon for that matter. It was strange how just a year ago the two were lab partners receiving an A for the teamwork they developed. Now, Falco was considered his enemy. The two couldn't pass each other without starting a brawl.
It had taken a couple of rings before the Donavon picked up, and answered. By the tone in his voice Falco had already known who was responsible for calling. Link felt his grip on the phone tighten.
"What do you want?"
"I want to declare another battle."
Falco sneered. "So the Elementals think they are tough enough to call the shots now?"
"Cut the shit, Falco." Link snapped.
"Us Donavons never back out of a challenge. When and where?"
"Tomorrow night." Link answered. "Nine o'clock at the park."
Falco paused on the other line as voices where heard coming in. Link shifted his eyes to Pit who patiently waited standing by the table. The Elemental gave a reassuring nod, causing his friend to smile.
"Okay." Falco's voice reappeared. "We'll be waiting."
"Bring Roy." Link demanded.
Falco chuckled deeply. "Don't worry. We plan to."
The line went dead.
Link closed his phone with a sigh as he stood to his feet and turned to Pit. He was somewhat content that the plans had been set, but yet nothing but anxiousness overcame him. They were about to enter what will be considered their biggest battle yet. It was too much to believe. Everything was surely progressing quickly.
"You guys will have to rest tomorrow to keep your energy high." Pit explained. "I will inform everyone of the situation."
"Okay." Link replied. He suddenly felt queasy. "The battle will surely be one to remember."
The Next Night
The night was perfect for the battle to come. There was an eerie presence that lurked around park. The air was bitter, and the sky was black. Fog was seen hovering above the ground especially within the lightened areas below the street lights. Water was heard running from the fountain behind them. It was the only thing heard.
The group was silent. They gathered around the same bench they waited at before; at their first big battle against the Donavons. Link pressed himself against a nearby tree trying to ignore the rapid beating of his heart. He had barely gotten any sleep, and by the looks of his companions wasn't the only one. He had a few nightmares about the Donavons, and his brother being close with Ness.
He turned to his girlfriend who sat on the bench next to Peach. She had been comforting her ever since they arrived. Peach appeared traumatized that the night had finally come. She was shaken up with fear, and her reddened eyes revealed her lack of sleep. Link felt sorry for her and all that she had been through. He understood her feelings for Roy, and knew she was the one with high hopes of succeeding.
Pit stood behind the bench watching Peach carefully while Marth paced himself on the phone with Samus. Link listened in on their conversation. Samus wanted to come to support them in the fight, but Marth protested claiming it was too dangerous for her to be out. Link could easily agree with the blue haired teen. He wished that Zelda wasn't in as much danger herself. He wanted to be able to protect her during the battle, but knows she has to fight on her own. If anything bad were to happen to her, he didn't know what he would do.
"It's almost nine o'clock." Zelda said looking at her watch.
Marth hung up his phone stopping in front of the bench. "Are they here yet?"
Pit shook his head. "Not yet. I don't sense them. You guys remember the plan, right?"
Link nodded watching the others agree in response. They had gone over the plan numerous times training on what they had to do. It was a simple yet complex task they had to follow. Each of them are split up and fight a Donavon on their own, with the exception of Peach who is told to stay by Pit to keep her energy up. Roy has to be weakened for Peach to be able to get close and kiss him. Of course Peach also has to be protected in the process as well.
"The two days of training weren't for nothing." Link spoke up.
"Exactly." Pit added. "We're all in this together. If you feel that you might give up, all you have to do is Peach muttered softly.
Pit nodded. "Unity." He repeated.
Link and Zelda both exchanged a loving smile. He thought about once the Elemental business is over they would be able to live normal lives again. Link would be able to be with Zelda without having to worry about the Donavons and her safety. It would be just old times when they were previously dating. It didn't mean that Link hated being an Elemental. He was grateful for the opportunity and was able to learn about his uncle and secret gift. It was also becoming an Elemental which resulting and him and Zelda getting back together.
"Okay!" Pit snapped causing everyone to get back into focus. "We need to split up. Remember the plan, do not give up!"
Peach and Zelda both jumped to their feet as Marth ran deeper into the park toward the fountain. Pit grabbed Peach's hand as they ran into the opposite direction. Link ran to Zelda and embraced her quickly within a hug as Zelda took a deep breath in his arms.
"Be careful." Link whispered.
Zelda pulled back and nodded. "I will. You take care of yourself."
Link leaned forward and gave Zelda a brief soft kiss before forcing himself to step away from her and leave. Zelda abruptly ran in the opposite in direction as they all stayed with the plan. It would be easier for them to battle away from each other. It would help them to not be distracted, and have their full attention on the Donavon they were facing.
Despite the fact that it was killing him inside, Link knew he had to battle away from Zelda. He had his own plan in mind. He was going to finish the Donavon off quickly, and find Zelda to help her. He hoped rushing his battle wasn't going to affect him, but knew other than getting Roy back, Zelda was his main focus.
Link found himself out in the open of the park. He was closer to the small playground set up for the younger kids near the end of the park. A side street was seen in the distance, along with the apartment complexes Roy and his aunt live at. Link found his pacing had stopped once his necklace lit up revealing the danger.
He took a deep breath, and squinted his eyes leaping into the air dodging the surprised attack thrown at him. Link landed back on the ground, and spun around facing the eighteen year old Mario standing a few feet behind him. The Elemental was actually astonished Devon didn't show. He had a strong feeling he would be facing his biggest threat.
"Where's Devon?" Link lifted his hands in the air.
Mario frowned. "He still wants to recover, and decided to sit this one out."
Link smirked. "That's fine. I'll have fun beating the shit out of you instead."
Mario laughed. "You're really lame, Link. I really wouldn't waste my time with you, but you were only one left."
Link made a fist with his hands as he stomped his foot onto the ground. A large chuck of earth filled with mixtures of rocks, dirt and grass lifted up in front of him. Link leaned back as he lifted his foot off the ground kicking the large boulder toward the short Donavon. Mario leapt forward and rolled under the attack dodging it with ease. Link ran forward as the two engaged in hand to hand combat. Fists and punches were thrown in all sorts of directions as a new burst of energy exploded inside Link.
He was confident. He felt that his skills were far beyond what Mario held. He was facing off against one of the weakest Donavon's in the group, and believed that this would be easy battle. Despite the confidence Link carried, Mario determined to prove that he was worthy of winning. Link noticed this. Perhaps it was going to be a longer battle than imagined.
Mario flipped back away from Link after receiving a painful blow in the face. Link took a moment to catch his breath as Mario began fighting using magical and mental attacks. Link smirked as he briefly caught a glimpse of the left black eye on Mario's face.
Link's necklace shined brightly as he used his Earth attacks to defend himself. He managed to block a few attacks, but was unfortunately hit a couple of times causing him to grunt from the brief pulsing pain. There was something about the Donavon's attacks that caused him to slow down every time he is hit. The pain appears the same every time, but always has the same impact upon him. A tingling sensation develops throughout his body closer to the point in which he was hit. Although the sensation feels like thousands of small needles making their way through him, stabbing and jabbing in everyway possible.
The battle between the two grew intense as neither showed any signs of slowing down. Link felt his mind drift off to the others wondering how they were holding up, but he forced himself to stay focused. He knew if even a little bit of his attention grew else where it could cost him deeply against Mario.
"Why don't you give up already?" Link jumped back as held his hand out in front of him. A green ball of energy hovered above his palm growing steadily with each passing moment.
"I will never give up!" Mario cried as he panted holding his bruised arm.
Link frowned. "Tell me something. Why did you join the Donavons?"
"I didn't join the Donavons. They wanted me, and I will prove to them that I am worthy." Mario corrected.
Mario leaned forward as he jumped into a sprint charging straight for Link. Link stepped back to the nearest tree behind him, and threw his hand forward firing the attack toward the Italian. Mario's eyes widened as the green beam collided into him effortlessly tossing him back to the playground. Link watched as Mario landed on his back groaning loudly to himself as he turned to his side and stopped.
"Not worthy enough."
Link waited for a moment letting his energy catch up. The Donavon continued to lay on the ground showing no signs of recovering any time soon. Link nodded to himself triumphantly as he turned, and ran back deeper in the park, following the sudden wind that would guided him toward Zelda.
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Zelda Hyrule
"Be careful." Link held her close whispering into her ear.
Zelda pulled back from her boyfriend, and nodded smiling. "I will. Take care of yourself."
Zelda watched as Link leaned forward kissing her briefly before forcing himself to leave. She abruptly followed his motives, and ran in the opposite direction feeling her heart drop at the same time. She was anxious about the battle ahead and knew she was going to be fighting alone. Zelda believed she was a strong fighter, but had somewhat wished she was near other Elementals.
The eighteen year old found herself walking after running briefly. She was out in the open following the sidewalk that traveled throughout the park. The fountain was seen in the distance behind her where she had spotted Marth walking around. Zelda turned back around and looked down at her feet. She had a pair of black and white sneakers. She wore pink sweats with two black lines on the side and a matching sweatshirt. Her hair was pulled up into messy bun and black dangly earrings hung from her ears.
She knew the battle was going to be tough. She prepared herself like Pit had explained with plenty of rest, nutritious food and wearing comfortable loose clothing to help her agility. There wasn't a moment throughout her day where the battle hasn't crossed her mind. She found herself thinking of the outcome, and everything that could happen in between.
Of course Devon and Amilyn found their way in.
"Look what we have here."
Zelda immediately stopped and lifted her head. Her necklace lit up as her eyes had fallen upon Amilyn in front of her. Zelda felt her eyebrows arch in fury. She had a feeling Amilyn was going to come out from hiding once more. She considered the Donavon her biggest threat within the war, along side Devon.
"I knew you were going to be here."
Amilyn smirked as her dark brown eyes continued to stare at the Elemental. "Where did you figured that out? Your connection with the wind?" Amilyn lifted her hands in the air imitating the wind mockingly.
Zelda glared at her. "Again, what do you have against me?"
"I can't believe that you haven't noticed." Amilyn stepped forward rolling her fingers into a fist.
Zelda shook her head. "I don't understand. You're not making sense."
"It doesn't matter." Amilyn explained. "This will be the final battle."
Zelda watched as Amilyn slammed her fists into the ground. Sparks suddenly shot through the cement flying toward the lone teenager. Zelda ran and jumped to the side dodging the new attack Amilyn had thrown at her. The Donavon lifted her hands into the air, and fired a dark energy ball causing Zelda to run once more.
She rolled to the side, and used the power of the wind to try and knock Amilyn off her feet. The seventeen year old Donavon had lost her balance, but was immediately back to her feet charging toward the Elemental.
Amilyn made the first move swinging her fist around, but Zelda had blocked it kneeing the Donavon in the stomach. The physical hand to hand combat continued as the two determined rivals battled for victory. Zelda was knocked back as Amilyn jumped forward swinging her body around. She lifted her foot into the air, and kicked Zelda in the side. The pain was intense, but momentarily as Zelda lost her balance falling to the ground. She held her side fighting the urge to keep the tears from falling. Amilyn was spotted in the corner of her eye running toward her. She wasn't going to be the one bringing the group down. Zelda was going to stand strong and prove that just because she was girl doesn't mean she couldn't fight.
"Concordia." She whispered.
It was time now. Zelda placed her hands on the ground and swung her feet around kicking Amilyn in the back of the legs. The Donavon paused as she fell to her knees giving Zelda enough time to jump back to her feet. She faced Amilyn and stepped back lifting her hands into the air. A purple beam fired toward the Donavon hitting her on impact. Zelda listened to Amilyn groan as she rolled over trying to escape the attack. Zelda took the time to catch her breath enjoying the advantage that she had. She failed to notice Amilyn pound the ground again causing the same sparks to soar toward her. Zelda's eyes widened as throbbing pain developed throughout her body developing her feet. She felt her body tightened as the pain increased causing her to lower her arms.
Amilyn took a deep breath, and was immediately back to her feet facing the Elemental. "You had everything." She muttered. She cleared her throat and glared. "Popularity, money, a boyfriend."
"Why do you care?" Zelda snapped.
Amilyn frowned. "I don't anymore. After the split I thought I had my chance…"
Zelda thought about what she had said. "The split…"
"He still wanted you!"
It had made sense to a point where Zelda felt stupid she didn't notice before. Devon! Amilyn was talking about Devon. Zelda shook her head. Perhaps Amilyn wanted revenge because Devon was still in love with her. Despite the fact she is dating Link, Devon was trying to get her back. Amilyn wasn't pleased by this.
"I see now." Zelda explained. "Devon…this is about Devon."
Amilyn didn't speak. She frowned, and stepped back charging up another attack. Zelda caught her breath. She lifted her hands about to defend, but felt everything slow down. She panicked as she felt herself being sucked into her mind causing everything around her to fade.
Not now! Zelda cried. Not another vision. Not now!
The area changed to a dark room. She saw herself bending down in front of Devon who was bruised on the face and arms, and appeared weak up against the wall. They continued to stare at each other as one was waiting for the other to speak.
"Devon…" She called. "Please…"
There was a pause as Devon sighed. Zelda watched as she saw herself lean forward and kiss him. After, the vision faded and was replaced by Amilyn standing in front of her just inches before firing her attack. Zelda didn't have enough time to react. Amilyn took the distraction to her advantage and fired her attack as a clear beam soared toward her.
Zelda winced. "No…"
"Zelda!"
Link suddenly jumped in front of Zelda, and held his hand out. Just as the clear beam collided into the two of them Zelda kept her eyes closed believing that pain was going to explode inside of her. Instead she felt the air around her tighten as Link grabbed her pulling her close.
Zelda opened her eyes and gasped. To her amazement, a large force field surrounded her trapping the two Elementals inside.
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Marth Lowell
Marth stood at the fountain with his hands in his pockets. He remained calm, and steady even though deep within his mind was screaming to leave. He couldn't believe that it was finally time to battle the Donavons once more. He was ready to stand victorious against them. The Donavons mostly likely had no clue they figured out how to get Roy back. They had to follow the plan and succeed without failing.
"Who is going to battle Roy?" Zelda questioned. "Someone has to weaken him."
"I will." Marth called out.
Pit didn't seem surprised. "So you will?"
Marth nodded. "I want to."
He was either courageous or crazy for wanting to battle Roy. He figured if anyone had a chance he would be the one to do it. He wasn't going to let the fact that they are best friends prevent him from giving it all he got. He was going to fight Roy like he was a normal Donavon. His enemy. Marth was determined to weaken him, and doing so is the only way to get him back.
His necklace lit up in warning. A blue light shined brightly into his face reflecting off the water in the fountain. Marth remained still listening to footsteps approach him from behind. He closed his eyes briefly knowing that whoever it was would wait for him to face them. With a deep breath, Marth steadily turned only to face his target.
"Rowan…" Marth muttered with a glare. He hated the fact that he had to call his best friend by a fake name, but knew it would be the only way for him to properly concentrate without throwing a tantrum.
Roy smirked devilishly in response crossing his arms. Marth looked at his best friend seeing the change that developed within him. He stared at his dilated eyes before lowering his head to his clear necklace.
"This will be a Donavon victory." Roy muttered.
Marth shook his head. "No. You don't understand. You're not one of them!"
"I am who I am."
"And that's Roy." Marth shouted. "You are a pure Elemental. That is your destiny, not some Elemental of Darkness. You're good Roy."
Roy frowned. "This will end now."
Marth's eyes widened as Roy performed the same attack as he done during the last battle. Tiny dark crystals shot out in front of him soaring toward the Elemental. Marth immediately couched down, and back flipped onto the edge of the fountain behind him. He lifted his hands into the air using his power to create a wall in front of him with the water. Within seconds the water turned to ice. Upon impact the ice shattered along with the tiny crystals. Marth jumped off the fountain, and ran around as Roy fired the attack once more.
Marth was able to dodge the attacks, and use his power to fire ice blocks toward the lone teen. As before an invisible force field protected Roy. Marth's attack had vanished inches before hitting him. He wouldn't be able to weaken Roy as long as the force field surrounded him. Marth had to think of a plan.
"Just give up." Roy explained. He lifted his hand into the air creating a long dark spear. He lowered his hand as the spear was fired heading in Marth's direction.
Marth caught his breath jumping to the side as the spear collided into a tree. He landed on the ground and abruptly looked over his shoulder watching as the tree was shrouded in darkness.
"I will not give up." Marth whispered. He stood back to his feet. "I know you are there inside somewhere, Roy. I'm determined to release you from the darkness Ganondorf cast."
"Pssh." Roy laughed. "You're pathetic."
Marth felt his eyes wander around the park. He had just realized Roy had showed up alone with no Ganondorf controlling him. It was strange the Dark Lord wasn't present at the park, but that didn't stop Marth from believing he was hiding watching safely within the shadows.
Use your strongest attack. Now is the time to put it to the test.
Marth felt a smile creep within his lips. Lyanna was right. If Marth used his strongest attack against Roy, then it might be powerful enough to destroy the barrier surrounding him. It was worth the try, but Marth needed to concentrate.
"I will show you what I am capable of." Marth explained.
Roy frowned raising an eyebrow. He stepped back, and took a deep breath closing his eyes. He lifted his hands into the air. His entire body was engulfed in a blue light as he began to concentrate. He thought about the two days of training and how he was finally able to focus his attention on building up strength. He thought about what would help him staying focused. He thought about succeeding and how getting Roy back could change this entire war. It wasn't just about wanting to get ahead in the game. It was about being a team, and having his best friend back. It's about the promise he made to Roy when they were growing up. They were best friends no matter what and they would help each other when the other needed help. Concordia. They were all in this together.
The Elemental listened to Roy fire two more tiny crystals. He felt them draw closer causing Marth to want to run, but he stayed still. He needed to finish building up his attack, and knew if he bailed now he might not get another chance. His heartbeat pounded fiercely against his head as sweat dripped from his forehead. Finally, Marth opened his eyes only to see the crystals vaporize in front of him.
What clearly happened remained a mysterious to him. He didn't understand what caused Roy's attack to end, but used this to his advantage. He swung his hands down as a large ball of water emerged from underneath Roy trapping him inside. Marth smirked as Roy began spinning inside holding his breath. Marth stepped back and hurled ice blocks toward the teenager. Roy face scrunched in agony as each hit successfully nailed him, before the water suddenly exploded dropping him to the ground.
Marth spun around, and glanced into the distance behind a few trees. He spotted a tall dark figure watching them closely. Ganondorf had destroyed his attack. Marth gulped and turned back to Roy who was recovering from the fall. He caught his breath and shook the wet red hair out of his face.
"I will not fail!" Roy shouted as he ran toward Marth.
Marth ducked as Roy swung his fist around. Roy lifted his foot and kicked Marth in the chest causing the teen to fall to the ground. The Elemental abruptly recovered as he blocked the attacks Roy had thrown. He was able to attack with some of his own, successfully hitting Roy a few times.
Knowing that the battle might not just be about fighting, Marth decided to try talking to Roy to bring his true self out. He hoped that in a way it would help distract Roy to a point where Marth could weaken him easily.
"Come on Roy!" Marth pleaded as he leaned to the side dodging Roy's swing. "I know you are in there…" He was able to grab Roy's arm and knee him in the chest. "Somewhere."
Roy grunted, and bent down swinging his foot knocking Marth to the ground. "Give up, Marth." Roy explained. "You're wasting your time."
Marth jumped back and lifted his hands into the air slowing Roy down with a few water attacks. Roy easily fought through them, but Marth could tell Roy was getting weaker. They both were.
"Where is the cheerful funny Roy we all know?" Marth questioned. "Where is the Roy who told me he would always be there?" Roy continued to charge at him. "Where is the Roy that was determined to stop the Donavons to avenge his father?"
"That Roy is long gone." Roy replied sternly making a fist with his hands. He stopped as Marth stepped back away from him catching his breath.
Marth shook his head. "No he is not. I know that Roy is somewhere inside trapped within the darkness."
"Just give it up!" Roy snapped.
"No!" Marth argued. He felt his anger and sadness build into a powerful rage. He shook his head once more and stomped his foot forward. "I will not lose my best friend!" He held his hands out in front of him as his necklace shined brighter. "We will bring Roy Pyro back!"
A large blue beam suddenly soared out of Marth's hands. Roy's eyes widened unprepared for the attack. He screamed as the beam collided into him sending him flying backwards to the grass and dirt below. He landed hard on his back, and remained still for a moment. Marth sighed deeply as he held his head from the tremendous power that escaped him. His azure eyes turned to Roy who steadily recovered.
"Help…" Roy murmured.
Marth's eyes widened. He did he hear him correctly? Roy, the powerful Donavon, was calling out for help. Marth didn't believe it as he ran toward Roy rolling on the ground. "What?"
"Marth…help me…" Roy whispered. "Please…"
"Roy!" Marth called. He bent down next to Roy and grabbed his arm. Roy kept his eyes closed as his face scrunched in pain. His necklace lit off a faint red glow, but abruptly died moments later returning to its clear orb. "Roy! It's me, Marth."
"M-Marth…" Roy stuttered. "No…leave…now!"
Marth frowned in response unable to move quickly. Roy's dilated eyes shot open as he immediately sat up and grabbed Marth's neck. Marth gagged as his eyes fell back to Roy seeing the same hatred and darkness consume him once more.
"Like I said…" Roy muttered. "Pathetic."
Roy's grip on his neck tightened as they both stood to their feet. Marth felt as his body weaken as a jolt of pain erupted inside of him. A faint scream escaped his mouth as Roy tossed him back. He felt his body fly into the air before landing hard on the ground below.
A few moments later…darkness overtook him.
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Pit Icarus
"Pit…" Pit listened to Peach as she softly called his name.
He failed to reply to her immediately as he began to guide her away from their previous position as they stick to the plan. He didn't lead Peach far as they both stopped near a pavilion. They were able to see Zelda pacing alone and Marth standing by the fountain, but Link wasn't visible. Pit knew though, the Elemental would be alright. He figured Link wasn't far from Zelda's location.
Pit turned, and faced Peach. She stood close by switching glances between Marth and Zelda. She was anxious about the battle. Pit could feel her emotions bottling up inside. He couldn't quite understand what she was going through at the moment, but knew it caused her to act the way she was.
"What is it?"
Peach spun back to Pit as her long ponytail swung behind her. "I'm terrified. What if I mess up?"
"Mess up how?" Pit waited for her to respond. Peach shrugged. "Peach, all you have to do is keep your energy high and kiss Roy."
Peach grew embarrassed once more by the last thing Pit had said. Her face blushed as she looked out into the distance almost staring at the partly cloudy sky above. "Will he remember me kissing him?"
Pit shook his head. "Most likely not."
The young Elemental frowned in response. Pit hated to see her distraught. He clearly noticed the love Peach held for Roy, and understand the pressure that she was placed on. Though she had to remember that the plan involved everyone. They were going to work together, and successful find the lost light located within their friend.
It will be unity that brings them all together again. Concordia.
"So Pit." A mysterious familiar voice appeared in the air. Pit and Peach both turned in the direction of the noise as a figure stepped out from within the shadowy pavilion. "We meet again."
Peach's necklace lit up causing her to stay behind her mentor. Pit frowned and turned fully facing the Donavon in front of him. "Montell Wilson."
"Don't call me by that! I abandoned that name a long time ago." Mr. Game and Watch scolded.
"Why are you going to let something like this affect us?" Pit questioned.
Mr. Game and Watch frowned. "Because it is your fault."
"I met with my destiny. I couldn't change it."
"And I have found mine."
Pit disagreed. "No, Montell. I always thought you were better than this."
"We will see who is better." The Donavon replied.
Pit lifted his arms keeping his focus on his target. "Peach…" He called softly. "Stay back."
Peach obeyed his commands and stepped back as Mr. Game and Watch lunged forward. Pit clapped his hands together creating a large gust of wind knocking the Donavon to his back. He jumped forward, and fired two fire balls hitting him directly. Mr. Game and Watch rolled back to his feet, and fired a string of darkness that followed Pit. Pit ran toward the pavilion and turned snapping his fingers creating a flash of bright light. The Donavon's attack disintegrated.
Mr. Game and Watch lunged at Pit once more engaging in physical combat. Pit easily dodged and countered the attacks knocking the Donavon back to his feet. He was able to discover early on that he overpowered Mr. Game and Watch, even though he wasn't as strong as the Elementals. He hated fighting off an old friend which caused him to briefly turn his attention to Marth by the fountain.
"Peach…" Pit called. Peach abruptly looked at Pit. "Protect Marth."
Peach nodded and ran toward a tree closer to the fountain. Pit watched as Peach held her hand out concentrating carefully on Marth in the distance. As Mr. Game and Watch recovered back to his feet, Pit noticed that the crystals Roy had fired vaporized before hitting Marth.
"You guys will not win." Mr. Game and Watch muttered catching his breath.
"You know as well as I do the outcome…" Pit replied calmly. He lowered his head. "Montell, I don't want to fight you."
"You have no choice!" Mr. Game and Watch shouted.
He swung his hand out to the side aiming at the unexpected Peach. He fired a large energy ball toward the Elemental causing Pit's eyes to widened. Pit called Peach's name and reacted fast running toward her. Peach spun around and saw the attack heading in her direction. She gasped and swiftly ducked causing the ball to collide into the tree behind her. She jumped away from the tree as it had fallen over from the darkness killing it.
Pit stopped and turned back to Mr. Game and Watch. He sensed the other Elementals in danger, especially Marth. He felt Marth's energy depleting quickly which meant they were running out of time. Pit needed to finish the Donavon off quickly, and suddenly thought of a plan.
He fired another fire ball at the Donavon anticipating his moves. As Mr. Game and Watch jumped to the right dodging the attack Pit had abruptly boosted his power and fired a white beam toward his ex-friend. Mr. Game and Watch screamed as the beam collided into him sending him back to the ground.
Peach turned back to the fountain where the battle between Marth and Roy occurred. She gasped loudly on the brink of tears causing Pit to turn. He watched in fear as his nephew was thrown a couple of feet back landing hard on the ground below. He laid motionless as Roy stood watching him catching his breath.
"What are we going to do Pit?" Peach questioned.
"Roy is weakened." Pit replied.
Peach grew fearful. "What?"
"Marth has completed his task." He turned to the Elemental next to him and smiled. "Now it is time to complete yours."
"You mean…?"
Pit nodded. "It is time."
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Dun. Dun. Dun. I had to end right there, especially due to the length. Now there is a reason Peach didn't have her own part in this chapter. That's because the final chapter is her. Yes. I started this story with a Peach chapter and now I'm ending it.
I actually enjoyed writing this but there are some parts that I didn't like. I don't feel like going back and changing them around because obviously I won't finish this story since it took me longer to write this one out. I broke up each section into parts and wrote one part each night. Link's ended up being the longest because this was originally going to be his chapter until I decided to add the little twist to it.
Also if you didn't catch on. Concordia is similar to unity in Latin. There's another twist for you.
I will get the final chapter up real soon. I'm planning on writing it before the weekend is over.
Until Next Time