QBH: So now in the list is Simulation games (Now I am in my element.)
Mario: Really, according to the list it has three basic elements which are constriction and management simulation, life simulation game and vehicle simulation have experience this kind of game?
QBH: With over 15 years of experience, I already know what I am doing and I am still looking for more management games; I am a fan of the sims series and i have played racing simulators and actually train simulators too.
Luigi: DO you like trains as well?
QBH: Yeah, I was a train fan but I am not well acquainted like I used to so I am stuck to simple basics compared to my video game knowledge today. Still I enjoy a good train pass than any other, still I can't work my Microsoft Train simulator anymore since the sin of computer games is that if the OS is obselete then there is a 75% chance the old game won't run on a newer system. I wont go further in the great PC versus console debate.
Mario: Speaking of that most of these types of games are related to PC instead of consoles but can you explain this situation?
QBH: I already mentioned from time to time that i used to be focused on handhelds and PCs growing up but I have been playing consoles too so there are certain genres that systems can thrive and suits them better. With action- related ones on the consoles and the management simulations for the PCs in the other. I am not saying they are strictly for the system respectively but they are where their games are suited for.
Mario: Well then you still have some genres in the huge list to tackle, I guess that would be another time.
QBH: Sure. I know the drill by now, so yeah, enough of the news segment; I present you guys this chapter! Enjoy!
Chapter 48: Insecurities lay ahead
The next morning, it was like any other day for most smashers and with the tournament close by, they are now in full swing for it.
For Luigi and Zelda, they woke a bit feeling refreshed and yet worried. They have been experiencing dreams both good and bad but it all centered the relationship between them.
Luigi waking up and after experiencing an erotic dream most of them, gladly wanted to move about and try to confine them if possible to Zelda. As he does his morning rituals, he as he checks his mustache feels still worried but with the tournament up front, he can't be distracted for that and put that issue away for now.
Zelda on the other at first checked Sheik if she is awake and after hearing no response quickly went to Luigi's Melee diary and continue combing to the pages, she scanned past 10 pages until her stomach says otherwise. Nearing neglecting one's own morning rituals have caught up to the princess and so she sets off to deal with although she still has a lot of things bothering her as she tries to start the day right.
A while later, every household in the smash world is busy up and about. In Hyrule Temple, Link is too preoccupied by his own agendas but Zelda politely understands his concerns and soon after having a clean check on their home, sets off once again to make another training round with Samus. Zelda now by herself finally gets to start combing through Luigi's Melee diary once more, only for Sheik to now barge in as well but Zelda understands her intent and didn't argue as both now have read entries of what was the upcoming first annual single tournament held back in Melee.
Luigi knowing he has not to run away his worries sets off to Hyrule Temple for another training round but he knows he has to make-up to Sheik for cancelling their training yesterday. Somehow he also felt that Sheik really cared for him but he has not before. Still he is not sure how to react upon her felings towards him and he could have been mutual to both girls he still can't bring it up that she favor Zelda more than Sheik.
Sheik and Zelda have now started to read the Luigi's entry of the first Melee single tournament. Both were amazed how much Luigi document each match and provided info upon their moves and strategies. Upon the first day though the writings have switched into more personal time with Zelda upon the first day, Luigi happily poured some mushy romantic stuff in them but he reluctantly admits that this shouldn't be put forward since the odds for him at the time were bigger than now.
Zelda felt touched so did Sheik but they knew better that they shouldn't dwell on this too much and Sheik politely inform Zelda that Luigi would be coming over soon again. Zelda of course understood the plan.
Luigi as he trekked through more stages, he couldn't focus on the bigger picture of the annual single tournament again because the memories and repeated dreams have started to cascade so much that he can deny it and really wanted it to end. As he ran alone his subconscious tries to play a role in his head.
"This is what you get for relaying so much information the other day huh?" Luigi's Subconcious
"Never expect guilt would be this huge. I thought it wouldn't be a biggie." Luigi
"Well considering that not only the tournament, the 'incident', your own feelings and not one but two girls that admit they 'like' you." Luigi's Subconcious
Luigi then stops running, crouches and turns to admit defeat pose but he knows that he is not going to be admit defeat and hopes all of this burden would be done. Still as he still has an appointment to reach, his thought now shift about the relationship issue but still he isn't totally against the two women having feelings for him since he has been an influence to both ever since Melee.
He smiled at the perverse glee for the first time though it troubles that he is considered to act more civil towards the two. He did quicken his pace and with the win in the upcoming tournament is also in his goals, he is now determined to not back down or give in to his fears.
Mario decided to focus more on the tournament for now and put the 'incident' and his worries about his brother not in focus. Link himself also as he headed to Samus's place, he isn't worried about his good friend unlike Mario but he understand Mario's concern but it is more towards Zelda instead of Luigi in a more friendly way.
(09:30 am)
At Hyrule Temple, Zelda and Sheik have read the results and events of the first day in the Melee tournament and both express some happiness that they well and hoped to continue reading when the door started knocking.
Upon hearing the knock, Zelda quickly hid the diary and after calming herself down, tries to greet her friend.
"Good Morning, Luigi." Zelda said in a soft tone and yet she couldn't hold her blush
"Yes the same to you too." Luigi said in the same awkward tone
Sheik is surprised that the two are acting very weirdly but didn't intervene
As Luigi went in and sat at the couch prompting Zelda to do the same, both were very shy and awkward for a whole 30 seconds until …
"Um… There is something I wanted to tell … you… Both
Both made it even more awkward but Zelda finally cave in first and restarted their conversation.
"Luigi, I have been experiencing many dreams lately. Most of them are about us. I really can't stop thinking about you." Zelda
"I could say the same to you too. I did dream about us taking a vacation together." Luigi
"You know I always wanted to do that. Please can we have that after the tournament is over?" Zelda
"Are you sure? I never expected such a thing from you." Luigi
"Still that is if you could do well in the tournament." Zelda
"Right. So you understand the routine right?" Luigi
"Yes though I want to talk to you again later tonight okay?" Zelda
Luigi hearing this made him nervous
"You are planning to sleep over again are you?" Luigi
"Well maybe … but that is not my true agenda though I would like to do that again." Zelda
"I'll just let you decide that, okay?" Luigi
Luigi just left the building and proceeded to Hyrule Field
Sensing an opportunity, Sheik finally decided to talk to Zelda alone and without interference.
"Look even though I do have the same feelings for Luigi, this is the first time the two of you to express this awkwardness even though the two of you were all over each other before." Sheik
"Sheik, you shouldn't be insensitive to what has been happening to the two of us. I appreciate your concern but I hope I can convey my worries as much he did to us before." Zelda
"I understand and I apologize. It is just I don't want to be the odd one to the only close friends I have." Sheik
"Well, you will have Luigi for the rest of the day since I want to relax and hope I can talk to him tonight." Zelda
Sheik just understood her intentions and Zelda perform the transform then felt asleep in her subconscious.
Meanwhile Luigi as he warms up has concerns regarding their relationship but with the tournament being shoved first he has starting to get confused for the agendas he has to keep focus on.
When Sheik arrived, Luigi was able to remember he has to do some training and still determined. Hope this time he can concentrate with the tournament coming ever so close.
Meanwhile at Peach's castle, Mario tries to depart to do some training but was caught by Peach sneaking out the door.
"Mario, I know about the upcoming tournament but there is one thing that has been bugging me!" Peach
"And what is it?" Mario
"Lately you have been showing signs of being extra glum than before, I am worried that if you act like that during the tournament then you wouldn't make it to the finals." Peach
"I really can't easily say it, Peach. Even if I say it to you, it would only get you dragged into this and also make you worried." Mario
"Oh, Mario. How hard is this situation you have gotten yourself into? There is no way a hero like you have been worried over the crisis except the 'incident' back in Melee." Peach
Hearing that made Mario even nervous but he still tries not to squeal.
"Really Peach? Are you sure you want to be caught in this?" Mario
"Mario, as your girlfriend I am not totally ignorant and don't assume I am just a blonde airhead with no assertiveness to matters of my friends." Peach
Mario now couldn't the façade but he has to make sure what he says to Peach is still generic
"Peach, I have been told that Zelda is still suffering from the 'incident' and it is affecting the people close to her." Mario
Peach is surprised upon hearing that and now is curious and worried
"But she hasn't shown anything to me after that incident. Are you aren't making this up because if you aren't I would also be worried for my friend." Peach
"She isn't affected directly but the trauma is biting her back the more she tries to deal with it." Mario
"Is this just like your brother? Because he does suffer from traumatic events he experienced in his past?" Peach
Even though the comparison isn't coincidental, it did made Mario feel even guiltier. He still tries to reassure Peach.
"What my brother has suffered may mirror Zelda's predicament but let us not put the two together since it doesn't affect Luigi directly." Mario
"But Luigi should be worried about Zelda. He is supposed to be his 'close' friend for so long." Peach
"Let us not try to make Luigi too worried. I already think he has enough agendas as it is with the tournament and all." Mario
"Though Mario, is Zelda really suffering right now? Hearing that made me also feel worried about her too. Still I understand why you didn't wanted to tell me in the first place so I wouldn't nag it too until after the tournament is over." Peach
Mario breathed a sigh of relief but he wanted to leave because the guilt is too much and he wanted some quiet time, so he gave Peach a goodbye kiss and set out for his home circuit.
At Frigate Orpheon, Samus anticipated Link's arrival and was all set to go for another round of training. Link is surprised by the gesture but he is raring to go too since the tournament has been their main participating events since their early days.
In Hyrule Temple, Luigi was in the defensive as he is surprised by Sheik's offensive attacks. Luigi at first wanted to test his defense but soon realized he can't stay defending as it only makes his flaws all the more revealing.
Sheik as she pressured Luigi with more attacks started to have some concern as Luigi never before has stood defensive for so long and started to plan an alternate plan if this continues.
Luigi saw an opening and hit Sheik with a breakdance sweep which somehow caught Sheik throughout the move and she is swept up Luigi follow it up with a spinning hard back kick with both feet. The attack give Sheik a good amount of damage but as falls down, Luigi again added a screwdriver kick.
Sheik somehow landed down but used her getup attack quickly which caught Luigi off guard and slid a bit before coming to a stop. They both were now in an even distance, hesitant in how to proceed but both two respectively fire their projectile attacks but Luigi knew of his disadvantage of his slow projectile and quickly jumped over trying to attack in the air; Sheik knew of his advantage and still hold her ground hoping to hit him by pulling her hands down to her sides and Luigi still hopes to hit her with a simple leg sticking out.
Surprisingly both got hit with each other's attacks and somehow got sent upwards though both slammed into each other in midair. Though as they hit each other in their mid-air collision both noticed this and both crashed into the ground because they focused on one's own pain since this never happened before.
Somehow Sheik managed to land on top of Luigi, both dazed. Sheik somehow managed to get into her body lying on top of him in a position that Zelda pulled off herself before, Sheik blushed after noticing this but Luigi is still dazed too much to notice. Sheik didn't budge since her feelings started to flood in uncontrollably, this really tempted her to actually remove her mask and also sweeten her lips.
At this point Luigi now has now reoriented himself and is shocked.
"Sheik, what are you doing?" Luigi blushing because of the close-up
"I want to tell you that I am not giving up on you yet … Sheik burning redder as her hesitation swelled up.
And before Luigi could react or respond, Sheik pulled a soft kiss but she could not hold off her urges as she kissed more aggressively than last time.
QBH: Regarding the story, I am stating I am not dragging this but I didn't expect at this point to get this long although the tournament setup for Brawl will also be long too. I am still working really hard to get this thing working but I haven't felt all my work is being paid off.
Luigi: Don't be hard on yourself. One day your work will be appreciated. Just continue your hard work. Still why do you still want to work on this if you are in it for the views?
QBH: Maybe it is just I don't want to leave this hanging. The story has become so engrossed right now. Though I do wonder what caused the readers to just abandon after one chapter read or peak.
Luigi: That does raise concerns but try not to think about this too much and they should have get the idea of a story since it has an obvious title written already.
QBH: I don't want to even try to find an answer. Still in my gaming corner, I haven't got anything new in my plate since I do have games to continue rather than stockpile games I would play weeks after I purchased them.
Mario: Oh, really and how many of them are now in your to do list?
QBH: About 20 I think and with so little time left I wonder If I could even finish at least one without giving up. In the end, I bought the games so i can enjoy them even if some are already 5 to 8 years old.
Mario: But that clearly shows how devoted you are to your video games. Still continue to enjoy what you like to do.
QBH: Of course, anyway so that wraps up this chapter, see you guys soon for the next one!
