3rd P.O.V: Master Hand

It was time.

Master Hand had to start giving out letters to all the people that would be able to back to Smash Bros. This time he wanted to go big on the roster. That meant: fighters, pokemon, and assist trophy.

Why? Because it might be the last time he is in charge of everything, so might as well make it memorable.

There was a slight dilemma though. Who was going to receive a letter to fight? There are so many characters to pick and he already had a few characters that caught his 'eye' like Ridley, Inkling, Isabelle, and the Belmonts, along with others.

There was another problem to. Link, Zelda, and Ganondorf had told me that they would like a break from Smash, which meant he had to look into the timeline to see which Link, Zelda, and Ganon is strong enough to face other characters, along with if they were willing to leave their world in order to fight.

Master Hand sighed as he would have to do everything. While he doesn't mind doing all the work, he does wish Crazy Hand would help him, but that hand just loves to destroy his work.

After a whole day of looking at confusing timelines and writing letters, Master Hand needed a break. Snapping his fingers, the envelopes disappeared and it was finally time to relax a little bit before starting to work on the stages.

Months passed and it was getting closer for the grand opening of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Remodeling the rooms, training area, libraries, pools, etc.

Master Hand couldn't help but feel proud that he was progressing so fast. Yeah, it drained him, but it was always worth it in the end.

There was just one more problem to solve.

Which Zelda and Link was he going to invite to Smash? He already got Ocarina of Time Ganon since Master Hand knew he wanted to come back. So, why didn't he get Link and Zelda from that timeline too? Zelda didn't stand out as much as a fighter anymore, and Master Hand had a few other candidates for Link, and Ocarina of Time Link wasn't one of them.

But what about Shiek? You might have asked

Well since technically if Master Hand finds a Zelda, he would find a Shiek. They're the-

Finally.

After what felt like forever.

Master Hand finally finished everything. From the building, to stages, music, and making some romantic spots.

Some characters decide to hook up when their partner isn't there... unless they are here. Then that's a whole different drama that they can solve themselves by fighting.

What about Zelda and Link? Well, he finally decided on that and personally gave them the letters, along with answering any questions. Well Zelda had a lot of questions. Link just nodded and listened to what I have to say.

It was finally time.

It was finally December 7.

Many fighters from different worlds were coming together to fight.

Master Hand teleported in what he liked to call: "the winning grounds". He snapped his fingers and all the fighters appeared in front of him. After a couple of seconds of fighters complaining about their transportation, they realized where they were, and who was around them. Returning fighters were happy to see each other, while newcomers just watched or introduced themselves to other fighters.

First P.O.V: Zelda

This place is beautiful. We were all standing in a concrete floor, while others stepped on the beautiful flowers.

I sighed as I saw the people in front of me get excited to see each other again. I looked around and saw the cutest round pink ball walking towards... Link?

After saying "poyo" and leaving alone the confused Link, I couldn't help but feel a weird connection towards him. Just something in me told me it was... 'taboo'. Like I shouldn't talk to him. But there isn't any reason for that right? I mean we are from the same world just different timeline... I think that's what Master Hand told me.

As I was walking up to him I couldn't help but feel anxious. Is he the same as my Link? Or would this Link be more stuck up?

"Welcome everyone. Whether you've been here from the beginning or just barely joined, I hope you enjoy your stay. You might be wondering..."

I stopped focusing on Master Hand and turned around to look at Link and noticed that behind him was Ganondorf. I felt my blood run cold because looking at his clothes, I noticed that this was the infamous Ocarina of Time Ganon. The same one that beat Link, took the triforce from him and Zelda, and was able to transform into a beast. His 'human' form is more... pleasant to look at, but why would Master Hand invite him?

"-so again, the rules are yours to make, and you can't kill your opponent, its impossible. Other than that have fun." Master Hand said before he snapped his fingers and teleported away.

What?

I looked around and saw everyone walking away.

I didn't know where to go or what to do.

After mindlessly walking around for 20 minutes, I stood in front of a building that said "Tourney". I walked in and I noticed how everything felt huge, making me feel rather small. I saw a podium in the middle of the entrance hall and I walked up to it. I was that it was a sign in sheet. For what? I don't know, but I still signed my name and continued to walk ahead. I stopped in front of a label that said "waiting area" with an arrow that pointed to the left. I followed the arrow and saw people talking, playing around, or showing off their magic. I heard a snap and was surprised to see Master Hand teleport in.

"Well I'm actually surprised you all signed up for the tournament"

Tournament? But the building said "Tourney"

"Am I really qualified to have the triforce of wisdom?" I whispered to myself as I put my palm up to my face.

"-now lets see who wins these 100k coins!" Master Hand announced, which caught my attention. Yeah I was a princess, but everyone wants money. Plus I'm not even an actual princess here. It's just an empty title.

Master Hand snapped his fingers again, which caught my attention. He made a bulletin board showing who was going to fight who.

"Now these are the people you are going to fight against. The rules are simple: 1 v 1, 5 stocks, no items, and the stage is picked randomly."

I looked at the board and saw I was going to fight: Zero Suit Samus. That name is... unique.

My fight wasn't until much later. While I didn't intend to participate on a tournament on the first day, it would be worth it since I would get coins. Since this is Master Hand's world, it would be likely that he would have his own currency. Plus it might be fun! Who knows.

I looked at the board and saw that Ganondorf also signed up too, but not Link.

I wouldn't either if I knew how to read.

"3, 2, 1, Go!"

I sat down in a comfy chair as I saw Rosalina and Luma fight Roy. My fight was next, so seeing this fight is crucial if I win.

At first glance, this fight looks unfair, since technically it's a 2v 1 fight, but since Luma doesn't have that much stamina, they die, which is sad, but that gives Roy a chance.

But does he really need that chance?

When Roy lands a hit, it looks and sounds like it hurts. Not only that but he's fast too! I don't think I'll be able to win against him.

Without Luma, Rosalina is in danger. Especially since Rosalina's hits are significantly weaker than Luma.

I leaned back against the comfortable chair and sighed. How many times have I sighed? I don't know, but if I didn't make so many bad decisions in one day I wouldn't have to sigh so much. I looked down at hands, wondering if I would be able to beat Zero Suit Samus with the power the goddesses gave me. I only tired out the magic a few times and it's easy to control. But I never tried it in an actual fight. Yeah I trained with Link, but that's different. Link is my friend and I don't really want to go all out on him, even if he scolds me for holding back. But even with his training, I don't think I'm ready. Link didn't train me as much as I would've liked, he had other things to do and I didn't want to be in his way. I do wish that he was invited too, though. I probably wouldn't be feel so lonely.

I looked around the room I was put in. Slowly I started getting anxious. I had to fight. Rosalina and Roy are on their last stock and are at "kill percent", which meant that my fight-

"Game."

Fuck.

I saw the screen and saw Roy's picture move up a slot, while Rosalina's slid down. I heard a knock on the door, which meant it was time for me to get out the waiting room and let these people lead me where I have to go.

As we walked through the hallway, the people leading me told me the rules again. I ignored them as I felt my anxiety rise. What if I wasn't good enough? What if Master Hand saw the match? Was he going to realize how much I suck at fighting? Was he going to send me back home and enlist a different Zelda? I know he said that he chose me cause I st-

"3, 2, 1-"

What?

I looked around and saw that I was in a blue glassy stage. The problem is that I'm not-

"-Go!"

I was a blond in front of me, who I had to guess was Zero Suit Samus, run up to me, which freaked me out. As soon as she was close to me, I used Nayru's Love causing her to get pushed back. I felt my heart beat fast from anxiety, and if I'm being honest, I don't think it's good for my health. Zero Suit jumped back up and shot her gun, which hit me and stun me for a while. While I was stuck, she pulled me in and jabbed me a couple of times and kicked me down, then kicked me up in the air multiple times which caused me to go flying.

Why did I sign up for any of this? How did any of the other Zelda's do this?

Once I started to go back down, I used Farore Wind and teleported right in Zero Suit's place, which caused her to fly away. She used her gun to stun me again, but I used Nayru's Love to reflect it. She jumped up and came back back down instantly, and I was just barely able to dodge. Goddesses this is scary.

I assembled the Phantom, and pointed at Zero Suit, ordering her to strike. Samus saw this and jumped, but the Phantom's sword got her by her leg, sending Samus up high. I saw my opportunity and ran as fast as I could and used Farore Wind to teleport towards her. She managed to dodge at the last second, which made me panic. Samus used this opporunity aimed her gun towards me and shot it. I was paralyzed again and she kick me up, send me to the "blast zone" taking away my stock.

Let me tell you, the blast zone hurts! No one tells you that!

I let out a yelp. But seconds later, I felt myself standing again. I opened my eyes and saw that I was descending towards the stage again. If I remember right, Samus can't attack me if I'm up here. I'm technically invincible.

"Come down, princess."

I look down and see Samus smirking at me. Taunting me almost.

"No! I'm scared!" I answer truthfully. The blond chuckled a little bit.

"You know you can always self-destruct, just jump down the blast zone."

I looked down and saw the "halo" turn red, signalling me that my time was up. I saw it disappear and I landed on my feet. I looked back at Samus and shook my head.

"No I don't want to. It hurts too much."

"True, but you kind of get used to it." She said as she ran up to me and started attacking me, but I managed to block them. I used Nayru's Love to push her back but she managed to dodge. I realized that I was going to have to be offense if I really wanted to win. The only problem is that most of my attacks are defensive. Nayru and Farore's attacks push people back, Phantom kind of acts like a shield depending on the situation, and Din's Fire... is just fire that explodes.

This might take a while.

This fight feels like its taking forever! But only three minutes passed.

Samus was in the lead by one stock.

I managed to push her off the ledge and kick her down. I hit the "sweet spot" which caused her to go straight down, with no chance of recovering from that.

Now we were both in one stock. If I manage to do this perfect, without getting hit, I can probably win.

Zero Suit descended from the "halo". I knew the first few seconds she was invincible thanks to the halo, so I assembled the Phantom Knight again and pointed at Zero Suit. Obviously it didn't do anything to her and she attacked the Phantom. I started to run up as I noticed that the Phantom couldn't last any longer, the pieces falling, and gave me the opportunity to grab my opponent. I jabbed her a couple of times and then hovered over her as I used Din's Fire to add extra damage. I knew she was going to fly off to my right and managed to land the sweet spot on my kick, which sent her flying. I used Din's Fire again and let the Fire follow Zero Suit before it exploded and sent her flying off the stage. Before she could grab the ledge, I teleported and sent her flying again. I got back up on the stage and called on the Phantom one last time.

"Alright. Lady Luck please be on my side." I whispered to myself. I jumped off the ledge and spun around as I let out magic from my hands. Samus dodged it and I couldn't help but smile since she is now vulnerable. The Phantom slid towards Zero Suit and swung her sword, hitting her and sending her up and towards the blast zone. She still could maneuver towards the stage since the Phantom didn't kill her and just sent her flying up.

I felt my adrenaline rush.

I landed on the stage, then jumped off the stage and used Farore's Wind. I hoped it didn't send her the wrong way and save her.

I teleported and appeared right next to Samus, sending her to the blast zone.

To say I was shocked was an understatement.

It was honestly pure luck, and if I'm being honest, I don't think I even deserve to win. Samus was honestly way more experienced, and I just won with an idea that appeared to me at the last second.

I was teleported to the winning grounds and was told to pose.

"Good job."

I turned around to look at Zero Suit.

"If I'm being honest, I think you deserved to win. You had a stock lead throughout the whole match, I just won with luck." I told her truthfully as I rubbed my fingers on the golden bracelet I always wear. Zero Suit put her hand on my shoulder.

"Don't sell yourself too short. Yeah, you still need training, but you also were able to make a chain of attacks and I didn't know what to do. You have guts to do a stunt like that. I think you might be able to win the tourney." Samus smiled at me before turning around. I looked back down at my bracelet.

"Oh, by the way."

I looked at her, letting her know I had her attention.

"Never let your opponent know how you feel during a match."

I managed to beat Roy out of pure luck. Little Mac was somewhat easy.

If I'm being honest I just had to push him off the stage. But it was still a little tricky since he's extremely buff.

Now I'm at the semi-finals. For my first day, I'm not so bad if I say so myself. Though I do have to fight Ganondorf.

We both teleported to the stage. I couldn't help but feel somewhat at home.

We were at the Temple.

"I saw that you have the Goddesses powers." Ganondorf spoke to me. I nodded.

"But that doesn't mean that I have all three triforce. The goddesses lend me their strength." I stated, trying not to look scared. Ganondorf just smirked.

"Well lets see who's stronger."

I couldn't breath.

Ganon grabbed me by the neck and I felt an explosion. I had my mouth open, but no screams could come out.

He let go of me and I fell on the floor, then he kicked me. I was never more happier to be on the lower part of the temple. I would've lost this stock already. But how much longer was this one going to last?

I slowly got up and saw Ganon charge up the Warlock punch. I quickly build up Farore's Wind and got to teleport behind him.

I charged up my own attack while he was still vulnerable and released it sending him flying around. Once he got his composure, he took out his sword and brought it straight down, making me scream in pain. I flew up and hit a wall, then flew to the wall adjacent to the last one, and finally I went straight to the blast zone. I couldn't do anything as the force of gravity was making it impossible for me to move. Once I got to the blast zone, I couldn't scream in pain. I felt like I lost my voice.

"Game."

I didn't even realize I lost. I looked around and I that I was teleported back to the entrance hall. I felt so disappointed. I thought I had a chance of winning. But I got scared in my last fight, which caused me to lose.

I pushed the heavy door and walked out.

"You did well." I heard Samus praise me. I looked to my right, and sure enough she was there.

"It doesn't feel like it." I mumbled as I looked down at my bracelet.

"I know you only managed to take two of his stocks, but if I'm being honest, what stopped you was your lack of confidence." Samus stated.

"I know... I was scared too." I told her truthfully. Not telling why. I didn't feel like teaching a history lesson today.

"By the way do you know where our rooms are at?" I asked her. She told me the directions and told me that she had to do some errands, if not she would take me. It was okay anyways, I wanted to be alone.

I walked towards the direction Samus told me alone. I looked around and saw many buildings; they all had different labels too, telling me they had different reasons to be there. I abruptly stopped walking and looked up at the sky; I saw that the sun was setting.

I started to remember my last fight and felt my arms go up and felt my hand touch my throat, remembering the pain I felt when Ganon used Flame Choke.

"You did great, Princess."

I put my hand down and turned around to look at the owner of that familiar voice and saw Link.

"Thank you Link." I spoke softly, not really believing his words.

"I noticed that you still need some help in fighting. If you want, I'll be more than happy to train you."

I looked up to look at him surprised.

"I don't want to be any trouble though..." I mumbled.

"It's okay Princess, I'd actually be willing to help. If not I wouldn't have asked." Link reassured me. I took a deep breath and walked up to him and put my hands on my hips.

"Ok! I'll agree only if you don't call me princess but call me by my name: Zelda."

"But that's-."

"If not, then I won't train with you Link!" I threatened as I crossed my arms. Link chuckled.

"Okay then."

I felt my face heat up slightly as he agreed.

"Ok then, it's a deal?" I extended my hand and he shook it.

"Deal."

We walked to the building together to go to our dorm room, getting to know each other more in the process.