Chapter 9: Le Finale
Fox had finally made a full recovery from the accident. Now that everyone was back to normal and good health, it was time for the Smashers to depart back to their world. Everyone was saying their good-byes to Michelle, but none were too upset, since she knew she'd see them again. Once she saw Link, she frowned slightly.
"Link, can I talk to you for a minute," she asked. Link nodded, then pulled her off to the side. Michelle didn't make eye contact with him, which worried Link. "Listen…I don't think this long distance relationship is working out. I mean, we go months without hearing from each other, and…well, we have our own destinies, and our own dreams that we want to accomplish. If one of us stays with the other, one of us will have to sacrifice their dream."
"I understand, Michelle," replied Link, surprisingly not sounding upset. "I agree. I think it's better if we just remain friends. I think we'll both be happier this way." Michelle smiled slightly, then hugged him. Link pulled back, then extended his hand towards her. "Friends?"
"Always," she spoke, taking his hand and shaking it.
"C'mon, Link! We're going to miss the portal," shouted Ness.
"Coming," he shouted, running towards the others. Falco then walked over to Michelle, smiling.
"Thanks, Michelle," started Falco, "for everything that you've done for me, and for forgiving me."
"Hey, we all act like selfish jerks sometimes," she laughed. "I'll always know you as the hot-tempered, sarcastic Star Fox pilot, who sometimes doesn't know when to keep his mouth shut."
"Hey!" Michelle laughed.
"I'm kidding! You better get back with the others. You don't want to miss your portal back home." Falco nodded and the two walked back to the group. "I'll see you guys again sometime soon, hopefully!" The Smashers all waved and shouted good-bye to her as a blue pillar of light formed around them, then teleported them back to their mansion. Michelle stared at where they stood, smiling. She snapped out of it when she heard her friend, Ami, run up behind her.
"Michelle," she shouted. "We're going to be late for class! We have an exam today!" Michelle's eyes widened.
"Oh, crap!"