KT: Chapter… um… which one are we on now?
Link: Eight.
KT: Oh, right. Thanks, Link.
Roy: When do I get to beat that damn Falcon/clenches fists/
Karanos: Very good, Roy. I want you to practice that for your homework, now.
Roy: Okay!
KT: Um… what?
Marth: Karanos is giving us man lessons.
KT: Oh… I see. Well, can Link do the stuff now? Cause it's kind of time for the chapter.
Karanos: Yeah, sure.
Link: Kuroi Tenshi – Dark Angel does not own SSBM or any of its characters. She does own Sarah Holly and Jasmine Miles.
KT: I'll let your slip-up pass this time. Karanos, make this quick!
Karanos: Alright then, to the reviews. I believe it's my turn to answer the suckers.
Max Fuchs- A bit long, eh? I know KT-DA commented previously about how you didn't review at all that one time, but were bashing me, but… a bit much. Besides, the intro and exit are in our world, not the world in which our story takes place, so it isn't weird to imagine them sitting down and playing their own games. But whatever. Have fun playing the games
Tymaporer: Yay! I get to answer Mr. G&W questions! Ok, Mr. G&W was mentioned in GOOT, when Sarah separated everyone into groups to look for Zelda, when she went missing. KT and I talked about it, and we've decided that he's basically a very advanced hologram created for emergencies, when a fighter is delayed, and the audience can't be kept waiting anymore. (he was particularly useful during the Stair Incident, but Roy, Marth and Link don't like to talk about that.) Hope that clears your questions up.
Windkiller: Marth isn't in this fic so much because he had the spotlight last time (well, he shared it with Sarah), but he is in it. Don't worry, I'm sure we'll get to see Roy take SOME form of revenge on Captain Falcon, and even if he doesn't, I sure will. /evil laughter/
Lvmj: /hugs/ Ah yes! One of my favorite people! Yay! Thanks for the praise, and it's nice to see ME get some recognition as well. I mean, come on, what DOES KT-DA do anyway, write/snort/ I do all the hard work, like keeping her motivated. (joke! Joke! Just a joke! KT: Guards! Bring hot oil!) Actually, Lefties are quite abundant around here apparently, as KT-DA herself is a lefty as well!
ledzeplisa I kind of liked Roy's crying too, but don't you think he still needs some man-lessons? I mean, come on.
MoonCat07 quite a good idea! That asteroid to the sun bit was nice. It seems no one likes Captain Falcon, but who could blame them? He's a jerk. But Roy shall extract revenge… eventually.
Hylian Dragoness: I don't think anyone knows what's going on in KT-DA's head… and no on should. It's a dangerous place in there… /runs for cover/
Karanos: Done. Moving on…
Marth: Give us the chapter already, My Lady!
Roy: Grr… I'm manly/strikes manly pose/
Link/shakes head/ Roy…
In Midwinter's Stillness - Shopping
Roy sat on the edge of his bed, tugging absentmindedly at the cast on his arm. He bit his lip and stared at the pile of cash on the bed next to him. It was quite small.
"This is great. I have twenty dollars, and twenty-six people to buy Christmas presents for," he said to himself. He sighed. He supposed he really didn't have to get anything for Ganon or Bowser, and it would probably be wise for him to skip over Captain Falcon as well. A few other people wouldn't mind being cut off of his list, but that still left him with only twenty dollars to spend. Twenty dollars was enough to buy either one good present or a bunch of lame stocking stuffers.
A knock came at the door. It opened slightly, revealing Zelda.
"Can I come in? Or are you brooding?"
Roy laughed. "You can come in." He scooped his money back into his wallet and tossed it onto a pillow behind him.
Zelda smiled as she hobbled in, her crutches more of a hindrance than a help by now.
"So," she started, sitting next to Roy. "Let's get the annoying questions out of the way. How's your arm?"
Roy smirked. "It's okay. I'm not going to die. You've had worse."
Zelda howled with laughter. "I knew it was an annoying question! I had to ask it anyway, you know." She wiped the tears from her eyes.
Roy nodded. "I know. Don't worry about it."
Zelda sighed. "What I really came in here to say was I sorry. I didn't do much of anything to help you out yesterday."
"What? Zelda, you're on crutches! You couldn't gotten close enough to Falcon to do anything! It's not your fault."
Zelda crossed her arms. "My crutches are not an excuse for inaction. I don't even need them that much anymore."
Roy had to work hard to keep from laughing. "I forgive you anyway, Zelda."
"I knew you would, but I had to say it anyway. I'd feel bad if I didn't," the princess said with a smile. "So, what are you up to now?"
Roy rolled his eyes. "Lamenting the fact that I buy too many video games throughout the year. I have to go Christmas shopping."
Zelda laughed. "Not enough money, huh? Here, I'll lend you some. Just let me go get my purse." She reached for her crutches and stood up.
"Wait, what? Zelda, no, you don't have to do this!" Roy said, upset that his friend felt she needed to help him. "You can't give me money!"
"Oh, no," Zelda said with a smirk over her shoulder. "I'm not giving you this money. I'm lending it to you."
Roy followed the princess to her room, making small noises and trying to dissuade her from her decision. Zelda fished some bills out of her purse and stuffed five twenties into Roy's hand.
"You'll pay me back every cent of this money after Christmas, Roy, or I'll mount your head on my wall," Zelda said, wearing a sweet smile that only seemed to enhance her threat.
Roy swallowed, suddenly nervous. "Yes ma'am." He shoved the money in his pocket and headed for the door. Zelda followed him out into the hall, hardly using her crutches. She hobbled along a little bit awkwardly, but Roy knew better than to offer his help.
"Thanks for this, Zelda. I will pay you back, as soon as I can," Roy said, bowing slightly in gratitude.
Zelda waved his bow off. "It's nothing. Get out there and shop! We're all expecting presents from you. At least, the Smashketeers are. I'll see you around." With that, she left.
Roy went to the mall. It was the only place he felt comfortable shopping at. There were always so many choices. With all of Zelda's money burning a hole in his pocket, the redhead went into the first store.
He wasn't really sure what he wanted to get for any of his friends. All he knew was that he wanted to get something special for Jasmine, even if she would only reject him in the end. He didn't want her to reject him, of course, but these things happen sometimes.
Roy wandered up and down the aisles of the stores aimlessly, occasionally seeing something that looked interesting. He eventually bought a set of hair things for Peach and a new sheath for Marth.
Walking out of the department store with his new purchases in a bag, he passed a jewelry store. Then he saw it. He had to look twice before he realized what it was.
It was the perfect gift for Jasmine.
Roy stared at the necklace, practically pressing his nose against the protective glass. It was a simple, yet elegant piece of jewelry. A small green stone set in a silver pendant hung on a thin silver chain. Roy could picture a thousand good reactions from Jasmine, and did. He was lost in a daydream when the clerk tapped him on the shoulder, startling him.
"Sir, were you going to buy that, or just gawp at it?"
Roy bit his lip and looked at the price once more. It was so expensive. It would take up almost all of his remaining money to buy it, but he thought it would be worth it if even one of his fantasy reactions came true. He could stand the shame of giving half-rate stocking stuffers to the rest of his friends.
He bought the necklace.
He really didn't mind the feeling of being quite a bit poorer than he had been only moments ago as he entered the next store down. He was still daydreaming when he stopped in his tracks abruptly. He had to. Jasmine was standing right in front of him.
Roy ducked behind a shelf, hoping she hadn't seen him. He could still see her, and it appeared that she hadn't even noticed that he had been about to bump into her. She was so engrossed in what she was looking at.
His mind racing with nerves and embarrassment, Roy turned his gaze on the small cart that stood by the girl. He noticed a number of items that could only be Christmas presents. There were girly things for Zelda and Peach. There were toys for the kids. There was a green shirt that was clearly for Link, and a blue one for Marth. There was even a 'boss-type' present that was obviously for Sarah. But… there was nothing in the cart that looked like it could possibly be for Roy. Not even a gag present.
Suddenly, Jasmine turned around and lowered the thing she had been looking at into the cart along with all the other gifts. Roy saw the picture on the box. It was a steering wheel cover. Captain Falcon's present. The racer loved his car. Roy felt his insides squirm.
The girl made her way to the cash register, where she paid for the presents. Roy followed her out of the store, as close as he dared. She left the mall without even looking in any other stores. That was it. She never even saw him.
Roy looked down at the bag in his hands slowly. All those presents for all her friends. There was even one for Falcon. None for Roy. He swallowed convulsively. She really didn't like him at all.
Next thing he knew, he was walking out of the jewelry store with one less item, and a whole lot more money back in his pocket. He finished his shopping, buying everyone decent presents. He went home, jaw clenched.
KT: There you go. It took me a lot of brain-work to do this one, for some reason.
Karanos: We know. It must really suck having such a small brain.
KT: Yeah, it does… wait…
Link: While she tries to reason that insult out, review!
Marth: You guys are so mean to My Lady.
Roy: Who wants to fight me/manly pose again/
Link: Roy…