Disclaimer: Of course, I don't Nintendo. The lyrics that you will see later in this chapter is property of Evanescence, as it's the lyrics to the song 'Bring Me To Life.'
Chapter 8
Zelda
I awakened and smiled down on Fox. He cried himself to sleep, and I had to teleport into his room to see if he was okay. I stood there in my nightgown looking down at him.
"What is it about you that make me want to be near you?" I sat down near the vulpine teen and stroked his fur. Eventually, he awakened and looked up at me. I greeted him with a smile. He groaned a bit and turned over on his back. He eventually returned my smile.
"What happened last night?" he asked. "All I remember is me crying on your shoulder." I nodded a couple of times.
"You cried yourself to sleep," I answered. He sighed.
"Sorry about -" I placed one finger over his mouth.
"No need to apologize." I gave him a warm smile. "You sort of remind me of Link. You always seem to apologize whenever you talk to me about your problems." I than tilted my head. "Even though I remember myself saying that if you needed someone to talk to, I'm always here." Fox chuckled a bit. His expression changed for a second. He was obviously afraid to tell or ask me something.
"Zelda, may I please ask you a question?" Fox asked.
"I believe this is the reason we're having this break," I said. "And besides, you already asked me a question." I smiled, showing I just joking. Fox nodded a bit.
"How come you and Link never...you know...went out?" he said slowly. I smiled slightly. It was a very common question. After all, it is common for one to fall in love with the person who saved his or her life.
"It's not like we haven't tried," I admitted. "But it didn't work out. For pretty much every year, Link has to go through one huge adventure just to save me from Ganondorf. And when he isn't saving me, he's in some other distant land to fight off another enemy." I sighed. "It's sort of like your past relationships. We just don't have time to enjoy each other's affection and company." I smiled slightly. "At least we're still friends." Fox nodded a bit. "Say, Fox, do you have any maiden in mind?" He whistled lowly.
"Maybe," he muttered. "But I'm a bit nervous about telling her, though."
"Why?"
"Because I have no idea how a human would react to a fox asking her out." I blinked a couple of times.
"Who is it?" I asked, a bit eager to know. He frowned a bit. "Could you at least give me a clue?" He sighed.
"She's a fellow Smasher," he answered. "I'll even give you four guesses."
"Samus?"
"No."
"Peach?"
"No." My eyes went wide.
"Nana?!"
"Hell no!" he exclaimed. "I'm pretty sure that's illegal." I nodded a couple of times. I than pondered this for a while, than my eyes went wide again as I looked at Fox.
"Me?" I said softly. He slowly nodded. I couldn't help but look deep into his eyes. I than smiled a bit. "To tell the truth, Fox, I did have you on my mind from time to time." He smiled slightly. He than tried to sit up in his bed. I placed one hand on his chest. "Don't get up," I whispered. Fox gave me a look of confusion. I slipped under the sheets, wrapping one arm around the small of his back. I than kissed his cheek and place my head on his shoulder. "I feel like lying her a while, don't you?" He smiled and nodded a bit as he wrapped his arm around me.
Link
I was in the elevator with Samus. Despite her face being hidden under the hood of her jacket, I could tell she was in good spirit. But than again, I would too if someone took me out for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and they decided to pay for the whole thing. I didn't mind, however. Being a Smasher has its financial advantages.
"Hey Link," Samus said.
"Yes," I replied.
"Thanks...for taking me out." She turned her head towards me. "Most guys, friends or otherwise, are too nervous to ask me to spend the day out in town with them." I raised an eyebrow.
"How come?"
"Something about no one ever seeing my face, you know?" She sighed out a bit.
"Why don't you ever show your face?" She sighed some more.
"Force of habit, I guess."
I nodded, not wanting to take the conversation.
During breakfast.....
I smiled down at my empty plate. I than looked over at Samus' plate, seeing it was empty. We both looked at each and smiled (or at least, I think she smiled). We both finished three stacks of pancakes, and I doubt any of us were full. She than sat back and tilted her head.
"I always wanted to, how is it in Hylia?" she asked. I merely smiled.
"Well, there are a lot of races of people there," I answered. "There's Hylians, Kokiri, Dekus, Gorons, and Zora." I explained to her what every race was like. She nodded, seeming to keep interest in the subject. "All these races are very nice for the most part. It seems like every time I around their area, they have a room ready for me." She chuckled a bit. "It's a real nice place, except for the occasional monsters."
"So what is it you do?" she asked.
"I'm just the sole protector of Hylia."
"You don't get paid for it?"
"Technically, no." I smiled a bit. "But people lose their money so many times in all sorts of places, I sometimes come out of a cavern a hundred rupees richer." She chuckled a bit.
"So what is it you do?" I asked.
"I'm a bounty," she said. "I basically go around, looking up criminals, offenders, and anyone who poses a threat within the galaxy. I bring in the criminals, get my pay, and go after the next bounty."
"What is it like in space?"
"It depends." She chuckled a bit. "Sometimes, it's very beautiful. Even though it is cold and black, the constellations that the stars form are just priceless. But it does get boring, especially when you're trying to get from Point A to Point B." I nodded a bit. She than sighed and became silent for a while. I tilted my head.
"Samus, is everything okay?" I asked, a little worried.
"I just want to say I'm sorry for...you know..." she said. She tapped her fingers nervously and I couldn't help but smile a bit. Reached over and gently grabbed her hand.
"Samus, it's okay," I assured. "It's behind us now." She squeezed my hand and she faced me.
"Just to let you know, I'm smiling under this hood." We both laughed at that. She than sighed. "Hey, anyway we can get out of here without facing a mob." I raised my eyebrow, wondering what she was talking about. She pointed outside, and looked out of the window. I sighed when I saw a whole mob of our fans out there. Not that it was an unusual sight for the Smashers; every Smasher had at least a handful of fans, even Bowser and Ganondorf. I shrugged a bit.
"Would it be too much to greet them?" She shook her head.
"I don't see why not," she answered. I left the money on the table as we stood up from the table and exited the small restaurant. As soon as we stepped outside a crowd of fans surrounded us. I couldn't but smile. For the next thirty minutes, Samus and I were signing autographs left and right and taking pictures with people of all ages. The crowd eventually parted, leaving us with memories and "thank yous". I turned to Samus and raised my eyebrows.
"So what's next, Samus?" I asked her.
"I have a few ideas," she replied, taking my hand.
Samus Aran
I took a look at a magazine as I was waiting for Link to get changed. We were in the changing rooms of a clothing store in Smash Mall. The mall was larger than any other mall in existence, so it had everything you can think of...literally.
"Samus, you sure I'm not going to look ridiculous?" I smiled under my hood.
"You won't," I replied.
"Okay, I'm coming out." I looked over to my left as the door opened. Link stood there in pure black jean pants, with black shoes made for trekking across any kind of terrain, despite their casual, yet stylish, look. For upper ware, he sported a black shirt, proclaiming the Smash Logo in white. Around his waist was a black belt, which held a black sheathe. I nodded and smile.
"You look great," I said. He blushed a little.
"Maybe I can use this in our next match," he said thoughtfully.
"Maybe," I replied. "Now, let me pay for that outfit." He was about to open his mouth before I placed a finger over his mouth. "Don't argue. It's the least I can do considering you're buying lunch and dinner later." He nodded in defeat and smiled slightly.
After a few minutes, Link was in his regular Kokiri tunic and white tights, carrying a bag that held his new outfit. I looked down at my watch and smiled.
"I think we might need to skip lunch," I said with a smile. "We've been at this mall for quite a while."
"What time is it?" Link asked, raising an eyebrow. I looked at him and whistled.
"Eight o'clock...pm." Link was wide-eyed.
"How did that happen?"
"Well, between seeing Chronicles of Riddick, Spider-Man 2, and Dodge Ball..." I trailed off, letting him fill in the blank. He smiled a bit. "So what do we do now?" He smiled.
"I have a few ideas," Link said mischievously.
Link
I lead Samus into a restaurant. Even though she said she wasn't hungry, I still convinced her to come in.
"Hey Samus, have you ever singed karaoke before?" I said with a wide smile on his face.
"Can't say I have," she replied. She than faced me. "Link, you're not going to ask me..."
"You don't have to do it if you don't want to. But if you do, you won't go up there alone." Samus sighed as she thought about it.
"All right, I will," she answered. "But I'll pick the song." I nodded as I stepped towards the stage. I whispered something to the host, and he smiled.
"Everybody, we have a treat for you today!" he exclaimed into the microphone. "Two Smashers; Link and Samus Aran, will sing a song for us tonight!" The crowd clapped as Samus and I stepped on stage. Samus whispered into my ear, telling me the song she wanted to sing. I nodded and smiled. I whispered it to the band behind us. After a moment, a serene sound filled the room as the song started. Samus than started to sing.
How can you see into my eyes like open doors?
Leading you down into my core
Where I've become so numb without a soul...
My spirit sleeping somewhere cold
Until you find it thereAnd lead it back... home
I was so stunned by her voice, I barely made it on cue.
(Wake me up)
Wake me up inside
(I can't wake up)
Wake me up inside
(Save me)
call my name and save me from the dark
(Wake me up) bid my blood to run
(I can't wake up) before I come undone
(Save me) save me from the nothing I've become
I smiled as she continued. Samus' voice did the song justice.
Now that I know what I'm without
You can't just leave me Breathe into me
And make me real Bring me to life
I sung the chorus along with Samus, loving this moment.
Frozen inside without your touch
Without your love darling
Only you are the life among the dead
I breathed in ready to sing my parts.
Me:
All this time I can't believe
I couldn't see
Kept in the dark
But you were there in front of me
Samus:
I've been sleeping a thousand years
It seems
Got to open my eyes
To everything
Me:
Without a thought without a voice without a soul
Don't let me die here
There must be something more
Samus:
Bring me to life
I was excited as we sang all the way to the end. The crowd went wild, as if we were at a concert.
Samus Aran
I smiled as Link and I exited the restaurant. I sighed before I turned to Link, who seemed to be looking back on the event.
"Hey Link," I said. He snapped to reality and looked at me. "Thanks."
"I should be thanking you," he replied. "I never thought you had a voice like that."
"Me neither." I blushed a bit under my hood. I than had a crazy idea. An idea I never thought about before. I decided to go through with it. "Link, I have...somewhat of a gift for you." He looked at me with a raised eyebrow, but slightly smiled.
"What is it?" he asked, a bit eager to find out.
"Close your eyes," I ordered. He reluctantly did so. "No peeking." He nodded, completely closing his eyes now. I removed my revealing my face. My face was somewhat pale from lack of exposure to the sun. I had a long blonde hair that ended six inches under my shoulder. My eyes were a dark blue. I smiled. "Open your eyes." He opened one eye, than opened both. There was a look of shock and surprise on his face. After a few seconds, he smiled.
"You're...beautiful," he said quietly. "But why did you...."
"Thank of it as my way for redeeming myself after I put us through some embarrassment," I answered. He nodded a bit. I hugged him tightly yet softly. "And thanks for the compliment." He wrapped his hands around my back. He than looked at me straight into my eyes. The distance between our faces closed slowly until our lips touched. I slowly closed my eyes, savoring the warmth of Link's lips until we parted. We both blushed and smiled.