Disclaimer -- I do not own Super Smash Bros. Melee. The characters and such are property of Nintendo. All of these writings are pure fiction and came from my imagination! (*Um.. what little imagination I have, that is!*) I am also sorry if any part of my story resembles anything else that has already been done or any other idea.

Author's Notes -- I hope you enjoy my stories! Remember, please be gentle if you review! It takes a lot of courage to post something that you have done and share it with total strangers. Everyone works hard on their fics, and I believe they should ALL be respected, because they had the courage to try. Please keep that in mind. Thank you!

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WARNING: Story contains shounen-ai and yaoi references and actions. Please make note of this before reading. If you are sensitive to writings of this nature, then please, do not proceed. (Possible couples: Marth/Roy || Marth/Link || Link/Roy) There will also be your classic guy/girl couplings as well, such as Peach/Mario and a little Link/Zelda . Also rated for sexual (boy/girl) content and laguage.

Written in Link's Point of View. If point of view changes, I will make a special note of it. ^_^

Fiction By Sherrilynn and Kathyryn


Deceiver

Chapter Three -- Explorations Of Newfound Feelings

I stood there for I don't know how long, my fingertips on his cheek, my other hand who knows where, trying to decide if there was a rational excuse for what I had done.

Roy -- If I could have seen the look on his face, it would have been a mixture of utter suprise and confusion. Hell, I would be confused to if I had seen me kissing a man after I had just gotten through proclaiming my love for the Princess I had known so long. But now, my lips were sealed to a Prince's. And his name was Marth Lowell.

I finally jerked from him, knowing that I had to be the one that remained in control. If I let myself give in and let Marth break this kiss, the moment would no longer be mine, but his. And I was not going to allow that to happen. It was me who had started this move, and it was me who was going to finish it.

His eyes... originally a bright, crystal blue, but now they seemed more like a cloudy gray. Once again, I was afraid of what he might say or do, considering the circumstances. However, this moment was mine.

"Link... " was all he said, touching his fingers to his mouth. "Why -- "

"I told you why," I said coldly, crossing my arms. "But in complete honesty, I wasn't sure myself. Maybe that's why I had done it; just to stop my confusion."

"Confusion?" Roy asked, stepping away from his spot (where he had been leaning against the dresser). "What do you mean by 'confusion'?"

I gasped, shocked. They had no idea of my internal struggle, the war I had been waging with myself for the past few days. And the way I had looked at Marth when I first laid my eyes on him and the types of thoughts that ran through my head... they knew nothing of it.

My eyes turned from controlling to sad. I just realized what I had done. I had just let a secret of mine escape, a secret that could destroy more than just two worlds. It would anihilate a whole universe.

"Marth, I'm... I'm sorry." I apologized, my eyes dropping to the ground and my arms by my side. The moment was mine, but as always seemed to happen, it was now out of my hands.

Marth stood there for a moment, his eyes fixing on my defeated pose. I decided it was then. It had to be now.

"Listen," I said, my eyes returning to their natural soft state. "I want you to listen to me, and listen carefully without saying a word. Marth, I saw you on the first night that this new tournament was starting. I couldn't take my eyes off you; there was something so incredibly stunning about you that drew me to you. There was a certain aura about you... I just... I began to feel confused, not knowing what was happening to me. My love for Zelda was burning, but there was a little bit of lust beginning to flame in my heart as well -- for you, Prince Marth."

Marth's eyes almost popped out of his head at that moment. I watched him as he stuttered over a few incomplete sentences and kept moving his glance from me to Roy. Watching Marth struggle with himself made me wonder if that's what I often looked like when I battled with myself.

Roy just shrugged with a silly smile as he watched Marth stumble for the right things to say. "Listen, you two. I won't speak a word if you won't. We can keep this between us men. No harm if no one finds out."

I couldn't believe Roy had said that. What was he thinking? Had he totally forgotten about Zelda? About... how she was supposed to be the one I loved?

"You're wrong!" I exclaimed suddenly, startling both of them with the sound of my teary voice. "Zelda! What if she -- "

"No harm if no one finds out," Roy repated more sternly. "Listen, Link, sometimes things get royally screwed up in relationships. And you kissed someone else."

"Yeah. No offense, but I kissed a man," I reminded them both. "I've never done that!"

Roy smiled that sadistic smile again. "Leave it at this, my friend: No harm if no one finds out."

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"One more week of training, and then to the real battles!" Zelda cheered excitedly, clasping her hands. "I can't wait! This is going to be a blast!"

"Yeah, neither can I," I replied, taking a sip of my vanilla milkshake. Zelda and I were sitting in a small restaurant that was built on the Tournament grounds. It was nice to have a little place to go and relax after training hard for several hours in the morning. That was certainly a change from the last Tournament we had. Actually, everything has changed. (And boy, did I know that one.) But on this particular morning, it was a little less relaxing than usual.

Marth just had to be sitting across from me and Zelda, along with Roy. It seemed the four of us had formed our own little clique since we had met with the two swordsmen the other night. Of course, others were binding together as well. Of course the Mario Brothers, but there was also Ganondorf and Bowswer that were becoming fast friends.

Zelda always knew when something was wrong with me. Maybe it was the strong bond we have, or maybe it's because I'm an open book. But whatever the case, she sensed me tense up, and had to ask.

"What's the matter, Link? You're not quite yourself this afternoon," she asked me, rubbing my neck. I was starting to loosen up until I noticed the man sitting across from me.

Marth and I looked at each other quickly. I also noticed Roy's eyes on me, and I knew what he was thinking without having to ask.

No harm if no one finds out.

Sure....

"I'm fine, Zell," I whispered, and gently kissed her lips. "Honestly."

"Whatever, Link," Zelda replied sadly. "I know that you've been worked up over this whole thing, but honestly, don't act so detatched from me. We have hardly done any talking at all this whole weekend."

I clenched my teeth. Something made me want to explode, made me want to tell her what was really going through my mind. The urge to yell and confess my deepest feelings seemed to have come from no where. But before I got the chance to decide, my mouth made its move without my heart's approval.

"Zelda, have you noticed that every spare minute of yours is spent trying to be with Marth?" I tried to say that sentence with as much sanity as I could. Sanity you ask? "You sit with him at meetings, you walk next to him when we're going to lunch, and you wait for him outside the arenas after we practice. You even confessed to me last night that you found him attractive!"

Uh oh. I've done it now. Big mouths always seem to find their way into big trouble. That hypothesis was about to become a theory.

"What?" she asked me, bewildered. "Haven't we been through this already, Link? I've told you the honest truth. I have no romantic feelings for Marth. I told you he was attractive because it was the truth, and I didn't want to hide it from you."

"You say you love me? Well, then, damn it, start acting like it! And every once in a while, tell me that I'm attractive!" I got up, taking my milkshake with me. Damn, I was so confused! And was I acting childish or what?! As I've stated, that masculine part of me wanted Zelda to myself, and just the simple thought of not being good enough... or Marth being better....

Zelda stayed seated there after I left, stirring her milkshake with a straw. She remained silent for who knows how long, just staring at her drink. "Marth, do I really -- "

"I'm not going to answer that one, Zelda," Marth replied, inturrupting her. "Because you know as well as I do that it's the truth. I better go check on Link."

He too soon left, leaving Roy and Zelda sitting at the table. Another awkward silence followed, neither one knowing how to start a conversation.

"So," Roy finally began, "Listen, Zell. Link's been going through hell with his feelings for you. I can understand where he's coming from, but then again, he should give you some room to meet new people... new friends. You have been kind of close to Marth, I have to admit. And admitting your attraction to him was the last straw for him, apparently. Earlier this morning, when all three of us came out of the room, it was 'Oh, hi Link!' and then it was straight to Marth. What do you want from him, Zelda?"

"I want nothing from Marth. You know as well as I do that he's not interested in women."

"So why are you always around him, Zel?" Roy asked, leaning back in his seat. "If you know that for sure?"

"I know it for sure because he told me when I first introduced myself. It was really strange, let me tell you, to have a man come out and say after the first minute not to expect anything romantic from him. But to answer your question: It's to keep him away from Link."

"You think Marth's attracted to him?"

"It's a possibility, trust me. Link's an amazing man. If women find him irresistable, then what about Marth?"

"I don't know anything fro certain," Roy admitted. "But please, Zelda. For Link's sake. If Marth ever starts to fall for Link, I'll do the best I can to avert his attention elsewhere. Because to let you know, I'm also gay."

Zelda swallowed hard and looked at our companion in suprise as Roy got up to leave as well, finding me and Marth sitting outside on a bench.

"Hi," Roy said, sitting down. "Zelda's upset. She and I had a long talk about you... and Marth. She confessed a few things."

"I figured you guys were speaking about something," I replied, swinging my feet. "I just shot off at her without thinking. I'm a selfish bastard. And don't tell me otherwise."

"I think it was for good reason," Marth said, shocking Roy and myself. "Listen, Zelda's been getting a little too close for comfort. It makes me feel... strange."

"Maybe she's just excited. She's a princess that hardly gets to leave the castle walls. And now, she's out in the open with new people and new experiences. I better go apologize, and fast."

I lept onto my feet and back inside the restaurant. Zelda's head was resting lightly on the table.

"Zellie?" I asked, sitting next to her.

"I'm sorry," Zelda said, picking her head up. "I know, Roy explained to me... listen, can we just get out of here and talk in private? There's some things I need to confess."

"Sure," I said, putting my arm around her. "And I have something I need to tell you, as well. Let's go."

As the two of us walked out, Marth and Roy stayed behind, watching us go.

"Well, what do you think about that, Marth?" Roy asked, crossing his arms.

"I think Link's a little too willing to forgive Zelda," Marth replied, a hint of jealousy touching his delacate voice. "And against your advice, I assume he's going to tell her everything."

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"Ahh! It feels nice to be clean!" Roy said, flopping over onto his bed, towel slipping to the floor.

"I'm sure it does, Roy," Marth replied flatly, eyeing Roy. "You're naked. I mean completely naked."

"And that bothers you? Why, I thought I'd turn you on." Roy flashed a sensual smile at the other swordsman.

"Duh," Marth said, blood rushing to his already burning cheeks. "It's just that I'm not used to sharing a bed with a naked man."

"You mean you're sleeping with me tonight?!" Roy all but screamed, sitting up, grabbing his towel from the floor.

"Yes, because... Link seems uncomfortable around me. The way he looked at me this afternoon was a little too much for me to bear. And what he said... about that 'lust' burning within him. It frightens me a little, you know?"

"Marth, have you ever actually been with anyone?"

Roy's question startled the young Prince. He stood for a moment before answering. "Well, yes, but only one. Our relationship didn't last long, however, because my mother disapproved of my tastes."

"She prefered a Princess, I assume?" Roy asked, sitting up on the bed.

Marth sat down beside him. "Yes."

"I see," Roy replied, finding a pair of boxers to slip on. "I've never actually had a boyfriend. I am only fifteen. I guess it was only a year or two a go when I actually discovered that a man is what I preferred."

"So young," Marth replied, positioning himself to give Roy a massage. "You're tense. Please, calm down."

"I didn't expect to be sharing a bed with you tonight, Marth. I could understand you sharing with Link, speaking he's got Zelda and all, right? Aren't you afraid? Marth, I might begin fall for you, with me being so young and inexperienced."

"And that bothers you?"

Roy smiled, embarrassed. It was his turn to blush. "No, it doesnt."

"This is so sudden," Marth said softly in return. "We've only known each other two days."

"Isn't that long enough to determine if you are interested enough in me to learn more?" Roy asked, locking his eyes on Marth's.

"As far as I'm concerned, one minute is long enough if you've met the right person." Marth began to slide his hands down Roy's shoulders. Marth moved his body closer to Roy's, pressing up against him firmly. "Roy, let me show you what it can feel like."

"I've never... "

"Ever been kissed?" Marth asked, drawing his face nearer to his companion's.

"No," Roy replied sheepishly. "Never before. As I've told you, I've never had a boyfriend or anything to that extent. What about Link?" Roy suddenly blurted, backing only an inch away from Marth. "What do you think about what he did this morning? Besides the kiss. What about his confession?"

Marth sighed and dropped his arms from Roy. "I'm as confused as the next guy. The confession was terrifying, Roy. I don't remember ever being so afraid of anyone in my life."

"And why is that?"

"I'd rather skip this subject," Marth replied, turning around to pull down the covers on the bed. "Sleepy?"

"Not at all. Actually, I'd like to talk more about you. To discover new things."

Marth adjusted one of his pillows. "About me?"

"What was it like? You know, to be in love with someone? I've been pretty much alone my whole life, and until now, I've never let myself be too open with anyone." Roy looked at Marth with questioning eyes.

Marth smiled seductively. His hand inched nearer to Roy's. Roy soon felt Marth's fingertips in his palm, then slipping between his own fingers. "Do you like the feel of that?"

Roy blushed a deep crimson. "Yes, I admit. It's nice."

"A kiss feels a million times better than holding hands, Roy."

Roy took in a deep breath as Marth began to close in the distance between them. The red-headed teen closed his eyes, ready to feel what Marth had been describing to him.

That is, until selfish 'ole me had to open the door and ruin everything, or what could be called "ruining everything." From my perspective it was perfect timing.

As I walked in, both of them looked at me as if I were some unknown species. Of course, over the years, I'd gotten used to that. Being "different" was an ordinary thing for me. And how I was different from the other men I shared a room with! Or so I thought.

"I'm... sorry?" I offered, not exactly sure what to say in such an odd situation. I had never before in my life walked in on anyone in an intimate moment. And to make matters a little more frustrating, it was Marth. With Roy.

"It's fine, Link," Marth replied, turning around, much to Roy's disappointment. "Have a nice day?"

"Yeah, Zelda and I had a long heart to heart. I told her my deepest feelings and she told me hers."

That was the first time I had seen Marth smile that day. It made me feel better, to be completely truthful. I felt as though some of the air between us was finally clearing. "So all's well now, huh?"

"Yeah, and you wanna know the best part? I decided not to take Roy's advice."

I had never seen such a funny look given to me in all my life, especially over one simple sentence. Roy was staring at me with this really goofy look on his face. I wanted to laugh myself, but held it in. I would eventually explain myself.

"What I mean is I told her everything."

"Everything?" Roy exclaimed. "You mean about kissing Marth."

"Yes, I did," I replied, beaming. It felt wonderful to be honest. With Marth and Roy, and with Zelda. "I told the truth."

"I figured you would, being an honest man," Marth replied, standing to take my bag from me. "Come relax and talk with me and Roy."

I shrugged, feeling welcome and actually comfortable for the first time since this morning. It was good to see that Marth had already moved on from that mornings events.

But did I want him to? Did I want him to completely forget about what had happened between the two of us this morning? Was my confusion and frustration literally for nothing? Did I take the chance at risking my own relationship with Zelda for absolutely nothing?

Hell no.

"Marth, you and I need to talk in private."

He was just as startled as I'd ever seen him. Roy glared at me with undefined hatred. I agreed: he had every right to. I was stealing something from him. Of course, I had admitted one of my character flaws earlier on in the day. And I have a strong feeling that this particular flaw shall not be corrected any time in the near future.

I'm a selfish bastard. Don't tell me otherwise.

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Author's Notes: There's Chapter Three! Thanks for the reviews so far! And sorry for the not updating. Sorry for the short chapter. It's been so long since I've written.... ! *blushes* To be honest, I think this story is starting to confuse ME! *lol*

I just got back from All-State Band! WHOO! I had a blast! And what's up next for me? A Band Banquet and Solo and Ensemble practice. I auditioned for Drum Major, and lost by five points due to a ONE error in my conducting. If it hadn't been for that, my director told me I would have won. He told me I was by far the sharpest conductor, the most energetic, the most passionate. And the class gave me the most votes! So I'm proud that the band at least wanted me for Drum Major! ^_^

On another note: I took a huge chance on posting this story. As a matter of fact, I posted it at one other time, but took it down just a few hours later, afraid of the reaction. But my neighbor and best friend convinced me to do it, saying "Listen, I like it. And if they're into this kind of thing, I think they will too."

This is actually for those who asked me to do shounen-ai in my first story, SSBM: Our High School Days. But I immediatley took it out, seeing as it offended my other readers. Well, this is for those that it did not offend. Please don't confuse this writing with my other two stories; it is totally different!

And thank you for the reviews... both great and not-so-great. Because as they said, you have to appreciate them all, because they actually took the time to read your work. Thanks. ^_^

:: Sherrilynn ::