Hello. This is going to be a bit of a rush chapter. I'm really trying to finish this story, because I want to start another story. Stories are just popping in my head.

Anyway Continuing on!

Chapter 5

Getting Ready

The next day was busy. It was the day before departure to the festival. Which meant getting ready and getting ready. Luggages were being packed and cleaning being done. Zelda took all the little kids to the park while everyone else got ready for the trip. They didn't want the little kids in the way. Zelda loved the younger kids and didn't mind taking them to the park for a while. Zelda was taking Young Link, Pichu, Ness, Kirby, Popo, and Nana.

"Grab your backpacks you guys you won't be back for awhile." Zelda said as they were heading out the door. As they were grabbing their bags, Zelda saw Link taking some bags upstairs with Roy not far along. Link caught Zelda's eyes and looked her way for a moment. He mouthed hi and continued taking the bags. All the memories of last night came back to her. Thinking about when they played music under the tree, then fell asleep together, and then when he walked her back to her room and the red rose he gave her made Zelda smile to herself.

Zelda sighed dreamily. He's so sweet.

Nana tugged on Zelda's dress. "Zellie, let's go."

Popo tapped Zelda. "And I think Pichu needs help with her bag."

Zelda looked at Pichu and held in her laughter while Pichu tried to carry her bag.

Zelda elicited a giggle. "Let me help you with that Pichu."

Main Room

A few hours later, Samus found a rag and floor cleaner to clean the floor with. She dumped the rag in the bucket and then ringed it out. She got ready to clean the steps starting from the top. She got down on all fours and started on the first step. She scrubbed hard knowing Master Hand would have a fit if he saw one dirty spot. When she started to get to the third step she saw Veronica at the end of the steps. She sighed out of annoyance but smiled. "Hello. Veronica."

"Don't try to act innocent, Samus Aran. You know what you did." Veronica snapped.

Samus placed her cleaning rag down. "What did I do?"

"That day I found you in the room I'm staying in, I knew you had found my diary and read it too. Admit it!" Veronica said angrily and pointed an accusing finger at Samus.

Samus stared at Veronica hard and long. Then she spoke. "I'm not going to lie to you. I did. I knew you always had it out for Zelda. So I needed to know what to protect my best friend."

"What I do is none of your business!" Veronica spat.

Samus glared at her. "It is when someone tries to hurt my friend."

Veronica gave her a small hmph. "I knew you were trouble from the start. I know you two are trying to stir me away from Link."

"We wouldn't be if you wouldn't have tried to hurt Zelda in so many ways. You're not only trying to break their chances of trying to find love in each other, but you're also destroying a good friendship between them."

"Who really cares, Samus? Just get out of my business from now on!"

"We'll just see Veronica," Samus said before going back to work.

Veronica started to walk away and saw something that caught her eye. She smirked. We will see Samus. We just will."

Park

"Pichu pi!" Pichu yelped.

Young Link, Popo, Nana, and Ness looked at the yelping pokemon.

Ness sighed. "Miss Zelda, Pichu fell in the thorn bush. And she has a thorn in her paw."

Zelda rolled her eyes. She had to admit, Pichu was the most curious pokemon she had ever seen, always getting into trouble. But she was so cute it was hard to get agitated with her. I mean who could resist Pichu's sweetness. She's only five after all. Ten in Pokemon years.

Nana was cradling the little Pichu in her arms. "Can you help her, Zelda?"

"Yes, it's not a problem, Nana." Zelda said taking Pichu from her.

Zelda looked at Pichu. "Oh Nayru. Little one, you got thorns everywhere."

Pichu nodded slowly. "Pi."

"This might hurt a little." Zelda slowly began to pull thorns. Every pluck made Pichu cry out.

Zelda frowned." Well, if you weren't so curious…"

"What are you up to, Zelda? Pokemon abuse?"

Zelda turned around and saw a familiar swordsman named Marth. "Hey, stranger. How long has it been?"

Marth thought. "Not too long. I was only gone for a while."

"That is true. But didn't you say you would be back tomorrow?" Zelda pointed out while still plucking Pichu.

Marth sat down next to Zelda. "Yeah, but being away from Smash Bros too long you start to miss everybody, and mostly Samus."

"Yeah, she missed you too. I'm guessing you haven't gone back yet?" Zelda asked. Pichu uttered a small groan.

"Nope, I was heading back just now when I saw on my path back to the mansion."

Zelda looked at him as he got up. "They're cleaning up the mansion."

Marth quickly sat back down. "But I can wait."

Young Link ran over to the two. "Hiya, Marth!"

"Hey Lil' Link! What's going on?" Marth ruffled his hair.

Young Link grinned. "Not much since you've been gone. Want to play a game with us?"

"Sure," Marth said.

Zelda plucked the last thorn off Pichu's tail. "Can I play?"

Young Link's eyes slowly looked at Zelda, then back to Marth, then back to Zelda again. "I don't know, Zel. It's going to be a rough game."

Marth crossed his arms and looked at Zelda. "It's not suitable for a princess. So you might just want to stay…OUCH!"

Marth looked to see that Zelda had poked him hard with one of the thorns she pulled off Pichu. "You were saying, Marth?"

Marth glared at her. "Nothing. Let's just play."

Front Door of Mansion

After a few games with the little kids, it grew dark and the kids, Zelda, and Marth went back to the mansion. They had fun all day and were ready for the trip tomorrow morning.

"So, Samus told me about a Veronica problem, Zelda?" Marth asked to make sure he was correct.

"Yeah, she's a real pain in the rear end." Zelda frowned. "She's been giving me a hard time."

"Sound like she's a peach. She's really that bad?" Marth opened the door to the mansion.

When they went inside there was a small crowd in front of the steps. The kids ran inside to see what was going on. Zelda and Marth looked at each other before going in. They walked in and shut the door behind them.

What's going on? Zelda thought.

Right in the middle of the crowd was Samus lying at the foot of the main stairs. Marth seeing this ran up to her. "Sam."

Everyone else was astonished to see Marth here. Marth didn't care about the astonished looks. He just dropped down by Samus' side.

Samus eyes slowly opened and when she saw Marth. "Marth?"

Marth helped Samus sit up supporting her head. Zelda came closer and stood by Link who was also watching close by.

Samus let her arm rest on his arm. "What are you doing here?"

"I came early. But what happened."

Samus let go of Marth with the one arm around him. "I don't know. I was cleaning the floor and when I finished, I was heading down the stairs, I slipped in some water and then I don't know. I woke up on the floor to see you." Samus took one more look at him. "Good to see you again." She sighed as she slowly closed her eyes again.

Zelda gasped. "Samus…no."

Zelda's Bedroom

Zelda opened the door. "I'm really sorry about this, Marth."

Marth looked at Zelda. "What do you mean?"

"I know Veronica did this. I just know it. She could have really hurt Samus badly." Zelda said sadly.

Marth just looked at the sleeping Samus in his arms. "It's not your fault." Marth carried her inside. "Veronica's the one who caused this. I see why you're so trouble by her."

Marth placed Samus on her bed. "Anyway, Dr. Mario says she'll be better in the morning." Marth lightly touched her cheek. "That's good news." He got up. "She really gave me a scare for a second." He bent over and kissed her on the forehead. "You'll be fine, Sam." He whispered.

Marth looked at Zelda. "Get some sleep, Zelda. See you guys in the morning."

With that, he left the room. Zelda couldn't bear to look at her best friend unconscious. Samus was in that state just because she wanted to help Zelda with her trouble with Veronica.

"This is all my fault," Zelda said quietly.

Next Day on the Bus

"Oh, Zellie. I've been saving up all my money for this festival. I'm going to buys lots of clothes and accessories." Peach exclaimed.

"I know. I've been saving up my money too." Zelda said in response.

Peach ran her hand through her hair and Zelda looked out the window of the bus. The bus was going to the airport and they were going to fly by plane. But it was a long drive and they barely started. Zelda looked around the bus. Across from her were Samus and Marth. Marth had Samus snuggled up close to him and they were talking about something. Roy was behind them and he was sort of eavesdropping on their conversation. Link was up front with Veronica and they were just talking. And who did Zelda have to sit with? Nana and Pichu of course. Those two really looked up to Zelda and envied her. They both wished they could be her. Zelda just had that special bond with little girls. Zelda couldn't say no to them.

"Hey Zellie, can I ask you a question?" Nana asked shyly.

"Yes?" Zelda said.

"How do you know when you're in love with someone?" Nana asked.

Zelda put her focus on Nana. "That's an odd question coming from a 9-year-old."

Nana turned as pink as her parka. "Well… I didn't say I liked someone."

Zelda put an arm around her and pulled Nana towards her. "You can tell me. I won't tell a soul."

"Well I kinda sorta like Young Link. He's so nice. But he only likes playing with the other boys, and treats me like one of them. But I can't help liking him. I don't think he notices me."

"Well, I'm sure he notices you. It's just, boys mature a lot slower than girls when it comes to crushes." When I first met Link he wasn't interested in girls at all.

"But I might like him too because he's super nice to me Zelda." Nana said. "I just hope the day I tell him he won't think I'm weird."

"Well, follow your heart and who knows. Maybe Young Link will feel the same way."

"Maybe…" Nana yawned and in a minute she was asleep on Zelda's lap like Pichu.

Zelda's eyes started to droop as well. She fell asleep as well.

Samus looked at Zelda. "Marth, I wish Zelda and Link would really get together."

Marth held Samus gently in his arms. "Don't worry, they will."

Roy launched over his seat. "So, speaking on Zelda, what are we going to do about those party plans?"

Samus looked at Peach. "Peach, you got everything together?"

Peach nodded. "Mm-hmm. She thinks I'm spending the money I saved on shopping for clothes but it's really for the big party we're throwing her. This will be a great party for Zellie!"

Samus bit her lip. "I hope so. She needs something to make her happy. And I hope this will be it."

A/N: Chapter seems shorter this time. Oh well. Review Please!