Sorry that this chapter took longer to make. For 2 reasons actually.
1: I don't know if you guys actually enjoy where this story is headed, so I'm reluctant on working on it
2: I wanted to make this chapter longer, but I hope that it's ok. Without the authors note, the chapter has a total of 5,404 words. I hope you guys enjoy it. I'm sorry for any grammar or inaccurate facts.
Zelda P.O.V.
After a week of being here in this world, it's been starting to grow on me.
I don't have a castle to run, though I am curious as to see how Hyrule is doing without their princess. Another thing I don't have to worry about is looking my best. Don't get me wrong, I do get myself ready, but it's out of my own pleasure and not because it's a part of my job. I also don't have to hear the maids argue on which dress I should change into or what hairstyle I should have. I got to make the decision and didn't have to worry about backlash. I could just be me. Zelda.
Though it got me thinking about the other female fighters. Peach and Daisy looked like princesses. They both had a crown and gown, which looked quite similar too. Were they related? Maybe. Rosalina also had a crown too, a completely different dress than Peach and Daisy, but the crown was somewhat similar. Maybe I'll ask them later if I run into them again.
For a week straight, I've been training with Link. I'll have to admit I feel like I've improved too. We train together all day and say good bye once we have to go to our rooms.
I think today we could go out to eat and relax. It can be a nice change from training.
I looked at myself in the mirror, making sure I look my best. Once I was pleased with everything, I walked out of my room and locking it before making my way down to the main entrance. I saw Link waiting for me in his usual spot, we greeted each other and walked out the building.
"Hey Link I was wondering, is it okay if we take a break from training today?" I asked looking up to him.
"No, I don't mind. But what made you want to take a break today?"
"Well we've been training for a whole week without stopping and we have to take a break once in a while. It isn't healthy to not let your body rest, you know." I stated as I waved my finger in front of him before smiling at him, which he in turn gave me a small smile.
"Well you have a point, so what did you have planned doing?" He asked me. Other than eating, I didn't know. I looked around and saw libraries and pool areas.
"Well, other than eating, why don't we explore. We both don't know this world, other than the training area, so it might be fun exploring new things." I answered. He nodded, agreeing to my idea of exploring.
As we walked, we noticed that a lot of places Master Hand built, was to accommodate other people.
"Look, Mario, Peach, Daisy, and Luigi are playing tennis." Link said, catching my attention. I looked where he was looking and sure enough I saw them playing tennis.
"Wow, their actually pretty good. They can even play competitively if they wanted to." I stated, which Link agreed with me. We walked for another while, until I started getting hungry.
"Hey Link, are you hungry?"
"Somewhat, yeah. How about you?" he asked me, I nodded.
"Yeah, kind of. We past by a lot of restaurants, where would you like to go?"
"I got an idea where."
We went in Chef Kawasaki's restaurant and saw Kirby sitting down waiting for his food. Link and I decided to sit close by the windows and while we waited for a waiter we talked from our lives before Smash Bros., to what we like and dislike. Most of what he said reminded me of Link from my world, but there were still differences. While we talked, I started having a lot of my own questions; but before I could ask, our waiter came and handed us some menus and asked us what we would like to drink. Once he was gone, I looked at Link to ask my questions.
"Link, what made you want to help me?" I asked; but looking at his expression I guess that question was vague.
"What do you mean?"
"Well, your helping me train and get stronger but why do you want to help me?"
Link stayed quiet for a moment, which made me regret asking that since now there was an awkward silence between us.
"The reason was because before Calamity Ganon showed up, Zelda tried to awaken her powers everyday by praying or training. I didn't do anything but try to protect her when she would go out, or go find her every time she would sneek out: it was my job. She actually used to hate me; but I think it was because I was able to pull out the Master Sword from the pedestal easily. I never helped her wake up her powers or anything and now I kinda feel guilty for not even trying to help. So when I saw you fighting in the tourney, I noticed that you had a few flaws, long with having trouble controlling your magic, so I wanted to help you get better."
I felt my cheeks heat up the slightest bit as I heard Link give his explanation.
"Well, thank you Link. It honestly means a lot." I smiled, which he nodded.
We ordered our food and ate. Once we were done, we payed the cashier and left the restaurant to continue exploring this world.
"I wonder why there are so many people over there.." I told Link and I looked at the mob of fighters in front of the building.
"Want to go check it out?" He asked me and I nodded. We walked up and I saw all the girls there. I tapped Daisy on the shoulder, since she was right in front of me, she turned around and hugged me as a way of saying 'hello'. I hugged her back and soon we pulled away.
"Hey, are you going to sign up too?"
"Sign up for what? What's going on here?"
"It's a doubles tourney. If we win, we get a mystery prize. I heard from Mario and Samus that Master Hand always gives out good prizes. He never disappoints. I have to go sign up. You should too! Well, I have to go find my partner, bye!" Daisy then turned around and slightly started pushing people to walk in the center of the mob.
I looked back at Link and informed him what Daisy told me.
"Do you want to sign up? We could probably win." He asked me. My eyes widen from excitement and I nodded happily, which caused Link to smile. We patiently waited for our turn to sign up. We didn't have to wait that much, since all we had to do was write our name next to each others. Once we did that, we walked inside the building lead Link to the waiting area, since I knew where to go. Once we walked in, Master Hand showed up and everyone stayed quiet.
"Well, I'm honestly surprised everyone from the roster signed up. Anyways, you all probably thought that the tourney was going to be held today but it's actually going to be held next month." Many fighters groaned and started to complain, but Master Hand raised his... body? Up, which was a universal sign that told everyone to stop talking.
"If you guys want to fight, there is an area where you can fight each other. Whether it's in teams or singles match. For now, you will have to wait. Sorry for the inconvenience." Master Hand stated, then snapped and teleported away.
'No fucks given.' I thought to myself.
I looked up at Link, we had no other choice but to leave the building. We walked outside and noticed that it was getting dark so we decided to head back to our rooms. We said our goodbyes and walked our separate ways. Once I got to my room, I walked to my bed and threw myself. I grabbed the nearest pillow and started hugging it.
'Goddesses, why did I agree?' I thought hopelessly.
Just then, I saw a bright light at the end of my bed which caused me to close my eyes. Once the light died down, I looked up and saw a girl that looked around my age who also had blond hair, blue eyes, and had on a white dress.
"Um... who are you? And how did you get in my room?" I tried to be as calm as possible and not alert my neighbor, Shiek. The girl giggled and sat down next to me in my bed.
"Well my name is also Zelda, I'd prefer you call me Hylia." The girl winked at me.
'Is she playing with me?' I thought to myself. The girl in front of me looked offended.
"No, I'm not playing with you. I came down here to help you, think of me as a life coach. Usually if we were both in our world I wouldn't be able to interfere with your life, since I'm a goddess and all. Goddesses shouldn't interfere with human life. Just ask Palutena! But this isn't our world, so I can come and talk to you all I want! Thanks to Master Hand or course. I did the same with with the other Zelda's too. I helped her confess her feelings to Link and now they are happy! Trust me. They both even settled down, that's why they didn't want to come back to Smash. But they were both from the same era, your case is a little different." Hylia rambled on. I didn't know if I should believe her or not.
"You'd be wise to trust me, Zelda." She answered my thoughts. I sighed and looked down at my dress. I have no choice, since she's invading my thoughts. Hylia nodded.
"Well, you probably saw my day today and you probably already know that I'm going to be in a doubles tourney..." I started, which she hummed.
"Was it a smart idea to sign up?" I asked, looking up at her. She smiled at me and placed her hand on top of my wrist.
"Trust me, it's a good idea. One: you need to be able to know how to fight against other people. Everyone has a different style of fighting, though you already realized that when you accidentally signed up for the tourney. Two: you'll learn to realize that talking to Link isn't something to be scared about."
"But, why does it feel so wrong? I want to stop talking to him, but at the same time I don't want to... I don't know why..." I confessed. Hylia wrapped her left arm around my neck and pulled me in close.
"That's because you are both from a different time."
"I know that! But..."
"Zelda, trust me. I am a goddess after all. Nothing can go wrong. Not unless you make the wrong choices. But remember you have the Triforce of Wisdom, you will know what's best. Well with the ' it's taboo to talk to him' I don't know why you getting that feeling." Hylia rambled on again. I sighed
"I guess..." I answered, not completely convinced. Hylia let go of me and I pushed myself back.
"Also, I recommend that tomorrow you go do a singles match. You are going to want to know first hand how your opponents fight. Anyways, I just came here to say a quick 'hello.' I have to go now and do my job. But don't worry I'll be back tomorrow." Hylia winked at me, then waved goodbye. Light engulfed her, which made me close my eyes shut once again. Once the light was gone, I was alone in my room again.
'I guess I should take her advice... Link and I didn't make plans for tomorrow...'
The next morning I got ready and headed downstairs. Link wasn't obviously there since we didn't make plans for today, so I ran out the building. I looked over and saw a few fighters enter a building. I walked over to the building and read the sign that said "Smash". I walked in and saw a screen and it asked me my preferred rules. Once I was done filling out everything the screen turned green which a check mark in the middle and turned back to the main screen.
"What am I supposed to do now...?" I asked myself. I looked around the building and saw a sign that said "waiting area". I walked inside the room and sat down in an empty chair. I looked at the television and saw the fights that were currently taking place until someone gave me the signal that it was my turn to go up and fight.
Link P.O.V.
As I finish going down the stairs, I see Zelda run out the building. I picked up my pace to catch up to her. I wasn't looking at where I was walking, which caused me to trip into something.
I stopped my falling by leaning against the floor with the support of my left hand and leg. I heard a complaining noise, which caused me to look behind me. I saw a Luma laying down, not even making an effort to get up. I quickly went up to the little star and picked it up.
"Is Luma okay?"
I turned to look behind me and saw Rosalina: the owner of the Luma.
"I think so, I accidentally tripped on the Luma because I didn't see where I was going." I answered her truthfully as I looked around the Luma's body for injuries. At least the poor star didn't pop. Luma wiggled it's limbs, which caused me to let go of it. The star landed on the floor and made it's way towards Rosalina.
"Well where were you headed?" Rosalina asked.
"I was going to follow Zelda. I saw her running out the building. We usually train together in the mornings. Though I don't know where she left." I answered her.
"Well I'll help you look for her! Do you know where she could've gone?"
I shook my head.
"Do you have an idea where she could be?"
"I don't even know much about this world." I answered, which Rosalina smiled.
"Well I can show you around. Who knows, we might just find Zelda along the way." Rosalina offered. But I shook my head.
"No, it's okay. I don't want to be a bother."
"Don't worry, your not a bother at all! I would actually love to show you around." Rosalina answered as she grabbed my wrist and lead me out the building and her trustworthy Luma pushing me ahead so I can walk the opposite way I saw Zelda ran off to.
"Also in here you can fight and spectate!" Rosalina gave me a quick tour of the whole world. It was already late after noon and the sun was setting. We have been walking all day, and since Rosalina also wanted to give me a quick tour on not just the world, but also some building. We didn't find Zelda anywhere either.
"Here I'll give you a tour of this building too." Rosalina eagerly takes me in the building. I let her drag me in. At first glace, I see some fighters running around and playing in the waiting room, while in the exact opposite side of the building, I see food and drinks, some fighters and assist trophies are there.
"If you want to fight, you can just sign in here and choose your preferred rule set." Rosalina informed me, as she used her wand to point at the screens. With her free hand, Rosalina pulled me into the spectate area.
"Here, you can gamble on the fighters. In this building, you can win money by either spectating or fighting. Up to you." Rosalina said. She showed me how to sign in, which was easy, and spectated. We both watched a couple of fights together, Rosalina helping me understand the statistics in the process. The food and drinks available made things much more enjoyable, and the comfy couches plus a big screen made things much more relaxing.
"Next round." The ominous announcer said. The television showing the pictures of the fighters fighting. My eyes widen a little as I saw Zelda's picture and a younger looking version of myself: Young Link. I looked at the tablet next to me and picked it up, clicking on Zelda's picture, then adding the amount of coins I wished to gamble. I saw the timer count down until it reached zero.
"You picked Zelda too?"
I turned to look at Rosalina, who was hugging Luma and looking at me. I nodded. I looked back at the screen and saw that 1,238,004 coins were being bet, which caused people to cheer loudly, chanting who ever they voted.
"I know Zelda will win. I didn't even have to look at the statistics to be sure." I told her as I focused on the screen. I saw Zelda teleport on the stage and picked up some of my popcorn from the large sized cup. I was really hoping she would win. For two reasons. One: so I won't sound stupid to Rosalina. Two: So I won't go broke since I decided to go all-in. Most of those coins that were bet in were mine.
Young Link impaled Zelda, which caused her to fly into a wall, then down to the blast zone. I bit my lip in anxiety.
It was last stock, no items, no hazard. Young Link and Zelda decided to fight in the bottom part of Spear Pillar. And as I saw both fighters body flying around in the bottom section of the stage just multiplied my anxiety. Just when I thought Zelda won, Young Link would always tech, which pissed me off on the inside. Why did he have to be such a good fighter at such a young age?
Both Young Link and Zelda are now fighting in the top stage, both being in rage of "kill percentage".
Young Link swung his sword twice, hitting Zelda, and sending her close to the blast zone. Many fighters in the spectate area were at the edge of their seats, including me for obvious reasons. Zelda managed to save herself, falling rather fast towards the left edge of the stage, opposite of where Young Link was. He quickly ran up and tried to hit Zelda again, but she air dodged, landing right behind Young Link. Zelda turned around to try and grab Young Link, but Young Link stuck her, making her go towards the right side of the stage. Young Link prepared a fire arrow to strike Zelda, but Zelda teleported down the the bottom part of Spear Pillar. Young Link chased down after. Young Link managed to dodge both Phantom and Din's Fire. He tried to strike Zelda with his sword but Zelda managed to block it, then hit Young Link with a Lighting Kick, which sent the poor boy flying towards the blast zone. Zelda ran towards Young Link: who managed to save himself, yet again. Zelda hit Young Link with Din's Fire again, which sent Young Link up, hitting the stone. Zelda then quickly spiked the younger Link down so fast, not even the dramatic zoom in was caught.
I quickly sat back down in my comfortable chair and sighed as her saw Zelda's victory screen show up. Rosalina giggled a little.
"I'm guessing you went all-in? You don't have to lie, I already looked at your screen."
I looked at the princess next to me, who was smiling for some reason.
"Yeah. I was honestly scared if I'm being honest." I mumbled as I picked up the tablet and saw all the I had practically double. I was practically rich now, thanks to Zelda.
"Hey, why don't we go to the waiting area, we can probably find Zelda there and congratulate her on her win." Rosalina proposed, which I nodded.
"Good idea, Rosalina. Let's go."
"Call me Rosa from now on."
Zelda P.O.V.
I saw an empty couch and ran up to it. I plopped myself down. I honestly felt drained.
I pushed myself back up and looked out the window. The sun had set and it was rather dark outside. I got myself comfortable by sitting down in the couch. I looked around the waiting room and saw people talking, playing, or leaving the room to go to their rooms. I noticed that most of the people that stayed where males or monsters. I was the only princess in the room. Maybe I should leave too...
After much debating, I decided to go home. I was hungry, tired, and sore. I quickly got up and stretched.
"You did good."
I jumped and saw Link with Rosalina and Luma.
"What do you mean? My match with Young Link?" I asked, which Link and Rosalina nodded.
"You were so amazing Zelda. We spectated and both of us bet in money that you were going to win!" Rosalina smiled and Luma danced around me. I smiled at how adorable Luma was and picked the small star up.
"How much did you two bet? If you don't mind me asking." I asked focusing of the star in my arms. From the corner of my eye I saw Link tense up.
"Well I bet five hundred, while Link-"
"I put in seven fifty." Link cut in. I couldn't help but think Link was lying, but I didn't pay much attention and played with Luma.
"Well I'm happy that I didn't make you guys lose your money." I told them. Luma waved it's arms and whined. I sadly let go of the star. Luma floated behind me. I turned around and saw the star play around with the pink puffball: Kirby.
"Well I'm going to my room. I'm sore, tired, and hungry." I confessed to the two. Before Link and Rosalina could say anything, I quickly walked passed the two of them. Once I was by the entrance hall, I waved back at them.
"I'll see you two around, bye!"
I locked my door and ran up to my bed. I slowly started to feel my body relax.
"Hey! Shouldn't you shower first?"
I let out a whining noise, but then froze. I looked behind me and saw Hylia standing behind me holding a container. I let my arms give out and layed down on my bed again.
"I'm sorry goddess Hylia, but I'm tired." I confessed to her. Which probably sounded muffled since my face was against the bed. Hylia sighed and pulled my left arm, dragging me up. I complained as I sat up, but Hylia shook her head. I felt the goddess take off my tiara, and my eyes snapped open.
"Ok, I'll shower! You don't have to take off my jewelry." I said quickly as I shooed the goddess away. Hylia shook her head, putting my tiara on the bed and putting her hands on her hips.
"Zelda, just because I'm a goddess doesn't mean anything here. Just look at Palutena: she's a goddess and everyone treats her as an equal. Even Bayonetta called her a whore at that girl party. So treat me like an equal too." Hylia asked. I nodded, though it was weird treating a goddess from your world as an equal. Hylia proceeded to take off everything except my clothes.
"Well you get yourself cleaned up, while I put your stuff back in it's place." Hylia ordered me as she picked up my jewelry from the bed and headed straight to my jewelry box. I got off my bed and felt extremely sore from my feet, but I still went to my closet and got my clothes and headed straight to the bathroom.
I undressed and took a long cold shower, hoping the cold water would help my body not feel so sore tomorrow. I lathered up my hair and body to remove all the sweat and grime I accumulated all day. Once I removed all the soap and conditioned my hair, I stayed standing in the shower for a couple of minutes. I know I shouldn't be bothered but I can't help what I feel.
"What about you, Rosa?"
"Well... I don't know... maybe Link"
'And today they were together. Is that why he didn't ask make plans for today? Because he already made plans with Rosalina?' I thought to myself. Then quickly stopped as I remembered Hylia can read my thoughts. I quickly turned off the water and dried myself to put on my clothes. Once I was done, I stepped out the bathroom and I saw Hylia in the kitchen area cooking something that smelled delicious. I walked up to the countertop and sat down on an empty chair. Hylia grabbed a plate and served me food. She put the plate on the table and gave me a fork. I eyed the strange food in front of me, which Hylia took notice.
"Pasta aglio e olio"
I looked up at Hylia confused, which she gave me a smile.
"Aren't you going to eat?"
"I will, once you tell me what you think."
I swirled the fork around the food, and put the strange food in my mouth. I moaned slightly at how delicious the food was.
"This is really good!" I told Hylia, my free hand hovering over my mouth so that I won't spit everywhere. Hylia giggled and went to get a plate and serve herself. I felt so special: a goddess cooked for me. Though, shouldn't it be the other way around?
"Zelda, do you know your history?"
I looked up and her puzzled, but nodded.
"Well do you know my history?"
"Well... your whole history or when you reincarnated?" I asked.
"Reincarnated."
"Well I know that on the same day the Hero of Sky won the Wing Ceremony, Ghirahim-"
"Okay your just going to give me a summary of what happened." Hylia cut in. I was so confused, I didn't know what she wanted me to say.
"What I was hoping you would say is that I wasn't born into royalty. Yeah I am a goddess, but before I knew that I got to live a normal life. Everyone treated me an equal before word spread out that I was the goddess reincarnated. But once everyone found out, everyone knelt down before me. No one wanted to play with me in fear that I would be mad at them and curse them for all eternity, or some dumb shit like that. It was even a little weird to confront the Hero of Sky at first... I just want you to not be so nervous around me just because you worship me." Hylia confessed. I looked down at the food Hylia made me, and felt really bad that she practically feels like an outcast.
"Okay Hylia. I'll do that for you." I looked back at her and smiled at her. She returned the smile and we finished eating our food in peace.
"So tell me, are you jealous?" Hylia asked me in a devious tone.
I almost dropped the plate I was holding. I was hoping she wouldn't bring it up.
"You heard my thoughts?" I asked as I put the plate back in it's spot. She hummed happily as she finished cleaning the last plate and handing it over to me. I sighed and started working on drying the plate with Din's Fire.
"You were smart to remember that I can read your mind. If you kept on letting your mind run, I would've known all your deepest darkest secrets." Hylia stated, as she ran to my huge bed and lied down. She saw the controller on my nightstand and turned on the TV. I put the plate back in it's spot and made my way to my bed.
"But your a goddess, your supposed to know all my deep dark secrets." I sighed as I layed down next to Hylia.
"Well true, but I don't look at every person's life. I want to give them a little privacy." Hylia said as she flipped through channels, none catching either of our attention.
"Plus you haven't even answered my question. So spill it." Hylia ordered.
"Well, no. I don't think so. Maybe I'm scared. Link is the only person I really talk to, other than you. I'm just scared that he's not going to want to talk to me anymore. I mean I guess I know the girls, but I'm not that comfortable with them. I know I should make an effort to talk to them-"
"Okay, so you don't want to be alone. But what about what you felt in the moment you saw Link and Rosalina together?" Hylia asked me, bringing my focus back to Link.
"Well I don't know..." I started as I brought my knees up to my chest and started hugging them.
"I don't want to say I was jealous... but yeah I was somewhat bothered. Maybe because I wasn't invited with them? Probably. I don't know..." I complained as I put my forehead on my knees, covering my face from Hylia.
Hylia stopped flipping through the channels and put her hand on my shoulder.
"Look I understand how you feel. It's hard to understand your emotions at first, but eventually you'll realize why you feel the way you do." Hylia told me, her words sounding comforting to me.
We flipped through channels until we found a channel that would broadcast fights from the Smash Building. The rest of the night, Hylia and I cheered on fighters until we both fell asleep without realizing it.
Link P.O.V.
I looked around the entrance hall, to not find Zelda anywhere. I felt a tug on and looked down to see Luma, who made a happy noise.
"Seems like Luma likes you." Rosalina said as she walked up to me. I picked up Luma and nodded.
"By any chance have you seen Zelda today?" I asked the princess, who shook her head.
"She is probably asleep, she did say she was sore and tired. She could've been fighting all day for all that we know." Rosalina shrugged.
"But I think I know where Zelda's room could be. If you want we can go." Rosalina turned around to face where the girls room was.
"But, I thought guys weren't allowed."
"If that's true, then like the saying says, rules are meant to be broken. Let's go." Rosalina grabbed my hand and lead me up the stairs, Luma waving around happily in my arms.
We walked up a couple set of stairs until I saw the Hyrule emblem. We saw Zelda's name first on the label and Rosalina knocked. A couple of minutes passed and Rosalina knocked again, a little louder. Finally I heard the door unlock and saw it was swung open.
I didn't expect another girl to open the door though.
"Um... excuse me, do you know where Zelda is?" I asked, the girl obviously looked mad that we woke her up.
"Yeah, she is asleep right now. She probably won't be able to go out today since she was fighting all day yesterday. She is under strict orders to not get up today." The girl informed me. I heard a groan coming from the bed. All three of us looked over and saw Zelda slowly waking up from her slumber. She slowly got up from her bed and noticed Rosalina and I in the doorway.
"Hey, what are you guys doing here." She asked us blushing.
"Well we didn't know where you were so we came up here." Rosalina informed Zelda.
"Well I'll get ready-"
"Zelda, I think it's best that you rest up. She told us that you fought all day yesterday, so your most likely still sore today. Remember? It's not healthy to not let your body rest." I quoted the princess, who looked a little shocked, but nodded either way.
"Plus, we can talk another day." I added. Luma wiggled and I let her out of my grasp.
"Well I think we should head out then, Link." Rosalina turned to look at me, I nodded.
"Bye Zelda.. um.." I looked at the girl, who sighed.
"Well Link, Rosalina and Luma, bye. Oh, and the names Hylia by the way. Thanks for saving Hyrule from Calamity Ganon, Link. I never get to thank any of the heroes personally, so consider yourself lucky." She winked at me, then closed the door, leaving me shocked and confused.
"But... I never got to say my good bye..." Rosalina silently complained as she looked at her Luma.