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For the next few weeks, Zelda, Robin, and Shulk worked tirelessly to ensure the plan was completely flawless. Queen Zelda eventually got over herself and joined them, showing off her own Triforce of Wisdom.
The night before Sheik, Palutena, and Shulk would once again raid Master Hand's office, the full plan was explained to all the fighters. It was extremely detailed. Link had assumed it would be something like everyone grab your orb and let's go smash some hands, but clearly there was much more to it than that.
First off, there were the robots to consider. A very select group of fighters were strong enough to disable the robots. That group consisted of Bowser, Donkey Kong, King K. Rool, Ganondorf, Mewtwo, Charizard, Ridley, Incineroar, and Young Link, thanks to his Fierce Deity Mask. There would also be one more person who'd be added to that list later, once Young Link decided who'd he be giving his Golden Gauntlets. Thus far, they hadn't fit anyone. Pit, Shulk, Robin, Cloud, Zelda, Palutena, and Link had tried them on. They'd either been too big or too small. Even Toon Link had tried, even though everyone else knew there was no way they'd work, because he refused to be left out.
The plan was this; the people capable of disabling the robots will walk on the outside of their relatively small army, keeping those who can't safe. Anyone with any helpful abilities will walk next to them. Link with his Stasis ability on his Sheikah Slate, Zelda and Queen Zelda with their magic, Pikachu, Pichu, and Robin with their electricity, Ness and Lucas with their PSI abilities, Snake with his explosives, and Simon and Richter with their whips will keep the robots at bay, keeping them as far away as possible. Their ultimate goal with the robots was to make it to Master Hand's hallway.
There was a switch on the wall that would trigger two impenetrable doors sliding shut. It was always closely guarded by the robots who were posted outside the hall. The only time it had ever been used was during their first escape attempt when the fighters had tried to take on Master Hand without their other weapons or the orbs. Master Hand had simply closed the hallway doors and let his robots subdue the revolution. Despite everyone's valiant efforts, not even a dent was put into the doors.
But this time, the doors could be used to the fighters' advantage. Once these doors were shut, the robot reinforcements would be stuck outside. They'd take care of the remaining robots, then march on to Master Hand's office.
With luck, the office door would remain unlocked, even with all the noise. Master Hand enjoyed toying with his prisoners, and inviting them inside seemed likely. The fighters were counting on him not knowing they had the orbs. But if he did lock the door, it wouldn't be a problem. The door was wooden, since the hallway was supposed to be the glove's final line of defense. Mario, Link, Samus, Ness, Captain Falcon, Bowser, Zelda, Roy, Charizard, Lucas, Mega Man, Robin, Ryu, Ken, Ridley, and Incineroar would be able to burn it down.
Once inside the hand's office, the real fight would begin. Their army had been divided in half. One half would focus their orbs on Master Hand, the other half would rain down their attacks on Crazy Hand. After all the orbs had been used, if the hands weren't dead by that point, their only orders were to keep wailing on them until they were.
Beyond that point, not even Shulk had any idea what would happen. They'd figure out how to get home once they were free. But earning their freedom was a daunting task. One that needed to be focused on wholly, before anyone could start worrying about getting home.
The final robbery of Master Hand's office went as perfectly as it could. It didn't even take all day this time, since Shulk, Palutena, and Sheik knew what they were doing now. Also, they didn't have to retrieve any weapons. Queen Zelda hadn't lost anything. She fought solely with her magic.
Everyone spent the rest of the day talking about the imminent attack. Excited whispers could be heard all throughout the main room. Down in the bar, silent cheers were made to their impending escape. Lucina, Marth, and Chrom sparred almost all day, preparing themselves for the fight of their lives. Bowser and his children talked amongst themselves quietly, the young Koopas' giggles being the only audible part of their conversations. Link and Zelda spent the day with Toon Link, staring happily into each other's eyes when no one was paying attention to them.
Young Link finally figured out who his Golden Gauntlets fit. Roy. The red haired warrior happily accepted the young Hylian's gift, promising to give them back once their freedom was won.
Pit spent the day outside playing basketball with Cloud, who refused to let the angel eat all day like he wanted to.
Robin, Shulk, and Queen Zelda reviewed their plan over and over again, making sure nothing had been miscalculated. They left nothing up to chance, making sure they knew what to do for every scenario they could possibly come up with, no matter how outlandish and unlikely it seemed.
Finally, it was time for bed. Link walked Zelda to her room the way he had every night for several weeks now. He opened her door and allowed her to enter the room. But she stood in the doorway. In spite of the triumphant attitude present in the mansion, Zelda did not look happy.
"What is it, Zelda?" Link asked gently.
Zelda sighed heavily, staring at the floor. "Tomorrow…" she trailed off.
"Is a wonderful thing," Link finished for her. "We'll be free again. We can do what we want to do, not the things we're allowed to do."
"But I want to be with you," Zelda objected, grasping Link's hand and pulling him close to her. "If this works, that can't happen."
"You don't know that," Link said. "Not even Shulk knows what will happen after this fight. Maybe we'll find the portals Master Hand uses to invade our worlds. Maybe Palutena will be powerful enough to travel through worlds."
Zelda nodded. "Yes, you're right. Of course you're right. We'll figure it out."
"Think of it this way," Link continued, "if this works, you and I have a chance to be together. But if this doesn't work… you know Master Hand will never allow us to really… you know."
"It will work," Zelda said firmly. "It has to."
"Then let's worry about what happens after when we get there," Link said. "For now, how about you go to bed?"
"Alright," Zelda agreed. She and Link shared a short kiss before Zelda let go of him and headed into her room. Link returned to his own room, unable to keep a small smile off his face. He climbed into his bed, closed his eyes, and fell asleep.