Chapter 8

Healing Wounds and Feelings

"Ah! It's going to be a beautiful day today!" Veronica threw the door to her room open.

As she walked down the hallway, she came to a stop in front of the elevators. She looked at the one with smoke coming out of it.

"Oh. Someone should really go and do something about those fires. They could hurt someone." Veronica said with her trademark evil grin.

She hummed to herself as she walked past the elevators acting like she saw nothing.

Inside Elevator

Zelda felt her eyes slowly drooping. The barrier had just stopped. When she would open her eyes, her vision was blurry. She almost fell over but grabbed the railing.

"I…have to stay… awake," She urged herself. Just until my magic returns.

All she could do was wait. It would take at least a minute for her magic to return. But she knew if waited that long she would be dead. She stood and looked at the fire now reaching into the elevator. The elevator shook violently again. Another cord had snapped. She couldn't scream anymore. The smoke had practically flooded her body. Her eyes were watery and her voice was hoarse. Her head was spinning, and she realized she couldn't wait any longer.

Through her coughs, Zelda decided: I have to try some magic.

She tightened her grip on the railing. She eased herself up and faced the elevator door. She raised her hands towards the door. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath. Her hands were lying in the fire, burning them. She uttered a small yelp from the pain but tried to ignore it. Concentrate, Zelda. Just clear everything out of your mind. She kept repeating this to herself. She focused on the door and her thoughts on forming one last bit of magic.

The second to last cord snapped. The elevator shook again, but Zelda stood still, focusing on the door. At the tip of her fingers red magic glowed. The magic moved from her fingers into a big red ball in front of her hands. As it shined brightly, Zelda opened her eyes and launched the red ball into the elevator door with all her might. The door started to glow red, started to light up, and then exploded!

Zelda looked up at the door. It's open.

She moved towards the door, but suddenly she groaned in pain. She fell to the floor unconscious in the elevator. Her mind kept telling her to get up because she knew she wasn't safe yet. But her body wouldn't budge at all. All her energy was drained. The flames surrounded her weak body.

Store

"Let's get this color. It's her favorite," Samus said while looking at the party decorations.

"Yes! This is a good shade of pink," Peach exclaimed.

Peach and Samus had departed to the mall to look for some supplies for Zelda's surprise party. They had been waiting for this day because they knew that the Nintendo Festival sold the best stuff. They had just about everything for a party.

"I'm going to have to find some place to bake her cake without letting her find out," Peach said to Samus as they picked up the pink decorations.

"I'm sure there are some bakeries out there that will let you make baked goods in their kitchen. What kind of cake is it going to be?"

"Don't know yet. But it will definitely have pink frosting on it!" Peach said with a wink.

Samus winked back. "Everything has got to be pink."

Peach looked out the store window and saw Link and Marth outside. "What are they doing here?" She placed the decorations in her hands in Samus'. "Sammie, pay for these while I go see what those two are doing here."

Samus nodded and went to the checkout line. Peach walked outside quickly before Marth and Link walked away.

"Hey, boys!" Peach called. Link and Marth automatically turned around. Peach caught up to them. "Did you guys go do what I told you to do?"

"Well, we were going to, but we lost Roy in the process." Link explained.

"How did that happen?" Peach exclaimed.

"Simple. He ran off the opposite way of us and by the time we turned around, he was nowhere in sight," Marth explained. "But hey, we're not Roy's keepers."

Peach lowered her eyes. "Let me guess, you guys were arguing and he wandered away?"

"Bingo," Link replied to her guess.

Samus walked out at that time, carrying the bag of supplies. She noticed automatically. "Where's Roy?"

"No one knows." Peach pointed an accusing finger at Link and Marth. "They lost him."

"Sure, like you would do any better. And besides that, Roy is sixteen, he knows how to find his way back to the resort. Or call on his wrist communicator…oh." Marth shook his head. "Scratch that. He left it in the room this morning, thinking that he wouldn't need it."

"And he left the map?" Samus asked.

"Most likely yes," Link said.

Samus frowned. "Oh yeah, he's going to get lost."

Peach groaned in frustration. "This is so irritating. Everyone else is waiting to store this stuff away for the party in four days. We're going to have to split up." Peach was quiet for a moment and then spoke again. "Marth, you and Samus try and find Roy before he disappears off the face of the Earth. You'll pretty much know how to lecture him. And Sam, I'll take that bag."

Samus handed Peach the bag. Marth and Samus nodded their support for Peach's plan, and then headed off down the street. Peach and Link were left alone.

"What do you want me to do, Peach?" Link asked.

Peach placed her hands on Link's shoulders. "I need you to go back to the Resort and stay there so Zelda won't suspect anything."

"What will she suspect?"

"Well, if we're going to be out everyday planning for this party, she's going to think something is going on when her friends aren't around. We're going to have to alternate who will hang out with her, but you're first."

"Right, I got ya." Link said as gave her a thumbs-up.

"And Link, don't suggest to hang out with her. Just only if she wants you to, okay?" Peach added as she lifted her hands off him.

"Right, do not let her be suspect. Got it!" Link answered.

"Okay, as for me, I got to drop this stuff off. I'll beep you when we need to meet again." Peach waved and went in another direction.

Link ran off towards the Resort. She could be looking for us right now.

Elevator Hall

Zelda heard voices in her head.

"She's not breathing, huh?"

"She's breathing fine. Just give her more time."

"What? She could be dying. I need to give her CPR."

"For your sake, I suggest you don't do that."

"Why? She'll thank me later. Just watch-"

Zelda's hand flew up and she heard a smack. She wondered if she hit her target. She slowly opened her eyes to see she did hit the guy. And the guy was none other than Captain Falcon. Zelda's vision became clear and she could see the red mark on Captain Falcon's face. The person who had told him not to do it was Mewtwo who was standing with his arms crossed in a corner.

"I warned you Falcon," Mewtwo said quietly.

Falcon touched his face in anger. "You didn't have to hit me, Zelda. I was just trying to save your life," He said, ignoring Mewtwo's comment.

"Anything for a kiss huh, Falcon?" Zelda coughed some more as she heard her voice. It was still hoarse.

"I suggest you leave, Falcon." Mewtwo said as he floated over to the two.

Falcon, obviously mad for getting smacked, took Mewtwo's advice and left. Mewtwo and Zelda were left alone.

"How did I get out of the fire?" She asked weakly.

"I teleported in the elevator and then took care of the fire. The elevator was ready to fall so I teleported both of us out and back here. Which reminds me, why didn't you use Farore's Wind?"

"I was weak. I used all my magic to protect myself from the fire."

Mewtwo used his psychic mind to levitate a cup to Zelda. Zelda weakly lifted her hand, took it, and looked at it. It was some kind of drink that was a purplish color. Drink this. Mewtwo said.

Zelda was hesitant. Do I really need to drink this?

It will help your throat. Mewtwo said in her mind.

Zelda sniffed at the drink first. She looked at Mewtwo, and he gave her a look to drink it. Zelda took a sip and realized it had a sweet taste to it. She instantly drank the rest of it down.

"That actually tasted good. Most medicines don't," Zelda said while licking her lips. "What's in it?"

"You don't want to know," Mewtwo said. "Dr. Mario brought that for you, but he couldn't stay. He told me to tell you when you're done drinking it, get some rest."

"Rest?" Zelda echoed.

"Yes, but not for a long time; just for a while."

Zelda sighed. "What a way to start the day."

Zelda stood up slowly. As she did this, Mewtwo said goodbye and teleported away. She had to lean against the wall to get her balance. Her thoughts went straight to Veronica. She knew this had to be her. It was way too planned to be a coincidence. She saw Pikachu walking her way on the way to his room. Pikachu's eyes darted over to where she was and he stopped. "Hey, Zelda, are you okay?"

"Not really. Just got out of the fire in the elevator."

Pikachu's eyes widened. "That was you? I can't believe it!"

Pikachu immediately ran over and leaped up to her and Zelda held out her hands and caught him. "Are you hurt?"

"Minus a few scratches and a sore throat, I'm fine," Zelda said softly.

"That's so bad. Hey, let's go out to make up for the incident!" Pikachu suggested. "We can get Pichu and go have some fun."

"Well, I haven't seen my friends all day. Sure, let's go, but in an hour okay? I need to rest for a while. This medicine is making me drowsy."

Pikachu smiled. "Okay, I'll go tell Pichu."

Pikachu jumped from Zelda's arms and headed to his room. Zelda slowly walked to her room. She was getting even sleepier by the second. She finally made it to her room. Zelda smiled wryly. Sam will be amazed when I tell her this story.

Downtown

Marth and Samus were dragging their feet as they walked down the road. The two were tired and hot.

"You know this could've all been avoided if you two kept up with Roy. He can't sit patient for a long time. Do you two have to fight about things all the time?" Samus asked as Marth put an arm around her.

"Sorry, Sam, it just happened." Marth said quietly as they stopped on a street corner to wait for the light.

Samus sighed. "I shouldn't talk. Link and I used to be like that all the time. Hehe, I remember how we'd just fight about everything, but in the end everyone knew were just showing our affection for each other as friends."

Marth let Samus' words sink in before gripping her a bit closer. "Mm-hmm..."

"Well, where would you go if you were Roy?" Samus asked as they continued to wait.

Marth removed his arm from around her. "Hmm… I don't know. If he was finding entertainment he would try to find some kind of joker or something?"

Samus gasped in delight. "Like a clown!"

"A clown?"

The light changed and the two started to run again. "Knowing Roy, he probably would get a clown. They're just like Roy, corny."

"True ." Marth agreed as they glanced around at the stores looking for Roy.

"So let's look for all the party shops," Samus said. The two turned the next corner to look through the next street of stores.

Zelda's Room

Zelda had changed into her blue dress, minus the shoes, and went to her bed. She then climbed onto her bed and fell asleep. She had slept for only about 45 minutes until her neck started to hurt, and it was then she realized she felt something hard under her pillow. What's this? Zelda looked under her pillow and found a little pink book. Oh it's the book that I found in Peach's box of books. Samus said it was for writing your anger in it.

Zelda looked in the nightstand desk. She found a pen in it. She grabbed the book and lied down on her stomach to write. She pulled off the cap and started to write.

For about a month I have stayed in the mansion with no problems. That was until Veronica showed up. She is the true definition of the bad seed. I don't what her problem is with me. It's like all I'm doing is trying to live in this world like she is. I never did anything to her, and she started it all this. She is the one who destroyed my dress, splattered food on me, and now, this fire. Not to mention now she's dragging my best friend this. She makes so mad I could just-

Zelda paused for a moment. She never wrote in anger like this, but she shrugged it off and continued.

Veronica is evil. She's trying to end my friendship with Link just because she thinks she's meant to be with me. She goes around saying how Link is hers and how she was going to ruin my life if I came near him. How can there be anyone this despicable!? I know she's not done with me, but now I think it's time for me to turn the tables on her. If she's looking for a fight over Link, she's going to get a war.

Zelda didn't know if she really meant the last part, but is sure made her feel better. She placed the book and pen back in her nightstand. Her ears picked up on a noise outside her balcony window. She looked outside to see a pool, and some of the smashers were in it. She could see Young Link and Ness swimming in the pool. Nana and Kirby were hitting a beach ball to each other, and what was strange was the ball looked like Jigglypuff. Falco and Fox were doing laps and Mario and Luigi were cheering them on. She formed a small smile as she saw Bowser having trouble walking because Pichu and Pikachu were hanging on to his horns. Ganondorf and DK had just dropped water on Master Hand and now they were running for dear life as MH shot lasers at them.

And then she saw them: Veronica was there, and sure enough there was Link right by the side of the pool. They were talking about something that was making Link laugh.

Zelda scowled. Oh, Link. Why can't you see through that girl?

Zelda looked harder to see that Veronica was wearing a light green halter sundress. That looks like a nice dress.

Zelda summoned Din's fire. She sent it straight down by the pool right behind Veronica's feet. Veronice didn't catch on since she was facing away from Zelda's balcony. When it was right close to her heel, she set it off and it blew up. It was a small one, but the impact made Veronica fall forward. And just like Zelda had hoped, Veronica screamed in fright and stumbled towards the pool. And Link being a slow observer did not see it in time.

SPLASH!

Veronica had fallen in the pool and all the smashers had seen it. When Veronica emerged from the water, Ganondorf started pointing and laughing and soon everyone else joined in. Veronica turned red as she hurried out the pool. Zelda started to laugh herself as Veronica got out of the pool and ran off.

This is revenge, I suppose.

Zelda looked to her left to see Mewtwo in a nearby tree. She blushed slightly. "I didn't know you were here. Sorry, I just couldn't resist," She said, still giggling.

"I can understand that." he said as he floated from the tree over to Zelda's balcony railing and sat on it. "She has been giving you a hard time lately."

Zelda turned and faced him while sitting on the railing on the opposite side. "True. But ,I think I got revenge that covered all three things she did to me. One I ruined her dress like she ruined mine. Two, I embarrassed her in front of most of the smashers. And three, I set a little fire that will probably leave some ash stains on her ankles that won't clear up like they didn't on my hands." Zelda counted all three things on her fingers. "Yep, that pretty much covers up everything."

Well, glad to hear you're finally happy. You haven't been happy since the girl showed up. And all because she wants to steal your love, Link.

How did you know? Did you read my mind?

There was no need. Most human emotions are easily seen.

That is true.

Meanwhile down below, the laughter had started to die down. Everyone had gone back to what they were doing. Pikachu and Pichu let go of Bowser's horns finally and started to go to the entrance of the resort.

"Come on, Pichu. Let's go get Zelda. She doesn't need to sleep anymore… it's been an hour."

Young Link, who was listening to Pikachu, walked over to him. "Why would she be sleep when it's practically the afternoon?"

"Well, she was up, but she was in that elevator that was on fire."

"No. Really, Pikachu?" Young Link said in shock.

Link had heard this too. "There was a fire, and Zelda was in it?" Pikachu nodded. Link ran over to the Pokemon. "Well, where is she?"

"No worries, Link. She's just fine. She's safe and should be waking up from her nap soon." Pikachu responded.

"Pi." Pichu agreed.

Link was still worried. "I'm going to check on her." He ran off past Pikachu back into the resort.

"Wait for us!" Young Link called as he, Pikachu, and Pichu followed Link into the resort.

Mewtwo glanced around the resort.

Zelda looked at him. Zelda always thought Mewtwo to be the antisocial type. But she was wrong. Mewtwo was actually someone nice to talk to when you were down.

Mewtwo? Zelda said in her mind, hoping he would respond back. I never thanked you for saving me. So, I say thank you. I thought I was finished because I couldn't call out to anybody. And then you saved me. Thank you so much.

It was nothing, Princess Zelda. I don't really do things like this. I guess this place has changed my heart about humans. Some do have kind hearts like you.

Zelda smiled. "We all have are bad moments, but deep down everyone has a heart. Even Veronica and Ganondorf. Somewhere." She muttered the last part.

Mewtwo chuckled. It was the first time Zelda had seen him ever smile and laugh. There was a knock on the door. Zelda and Mewtwo turned towards the door.

"Zelda, are you in there?" A guy's voice called.

"It's Link," Zelda said as she rose of the railing.

Mewtwo floated off his side of the railing and off the balcony too. He looked at Zelda one last time. "I need to go meditate. If you ever need me for anything… just call me in your mind and I'll find you." And with those last words, he teleported away.

Zelda nodded and headed inside. I will.

She jogged over to her door and opened it. Link immediately walked inside. Zelda stepped back and let him in. "Hey, what are you-"

Link cut her off when he put his arms on her shoulders. "Zelda, are you okay?"

Zelda opened her mouth to speak, but she heard another knock on the door. "Link, I need to-"

"Are you hurt at all?" Link asked.

There was knock again. Zelda tried to move from Link. "Link, someone's-"

Link pulled Zelda away from the door and over to Samus' bed and set her down and he sat next to her. "Forget the door, okay? What about you? Pikachu just told me you were trapped in a fire! I came to see you immediately."

Zelda immediately dropped the whole door subject. "You came to see me?" Zelda looked in his eyes. He was worried about me.

Link answered her question. "Yes. Now, are you okay?"

"Yes, I'm fine. I was almost a goner, but Mewtwo saved me. I'm a little bit weary and have burned hands, but I'm fine otherwise." Zelda replied. Link sighed in frustration and looked down at the ground. Zelda bent over to look at him. "Link?"

"I should have been there," Link said quietly. His eyes were so sad. "Zelda, I am so sorry."

"Link, you couldn't have possibly known this would happen," Zelda said trying to comfort him. "No damage done."

"This may have been little, Zelda, but the next time could be even worse if I'm not there. I'm supposed to be your protector."

"You don't have to worry about me, Link. You can't always be in every place I'm at when I'm in danger. And I would always understand if you weren't there to help me all the time."

Link smiled lightly, and then he hugged Zelda. "I understand, Zelda. But I just don't want to lose one of my closest friends."

Zelda returned the hug. "The same with you. I'll always watch out for you too."

The door was now being kicked. Zelda and Link let go of each other immediately.

"FOR DIN'S SAKE OPEN THE DOOR! WHAT'RE YOU TWO DOING IN THERE? MAKING OUT?

Zelda and Link blushed fiercely at what he said. Link, red in the face from anger and embarrassment went over to the door and opened it. He immediately grabbed Young Link and started punching him on the head.

"OW! STOP HITTING ME!" Young Link yelled.

"NO! WHERE DID YOU LEARN SUCH LANGUAGE FROM?!" Link yelled back.

"YOU SAY IT TOO!"

Zelda walked over to the door, and saw Link and Young Link arguing. Pikachu and Pichu were looking at the argument, amused.

"Come on, you two! stop!" Zelda said as she crossed her arms.

Young Link and Link stopped at the sound of the Hylian Princess' voice. Young Link opened his mouth wide and came down hard on Link's arm. Link yelped in pain and Young Link broke free and added a small kick to Link's shoe. "He started it, Zelda."

"I can't believe you were like that once, Link." Pikachu exclaimed.

"Who said he isn't now?" Zelda muttered to Pikachu. Pikachu and Pichu giggled.

"I heard that, Zel." Link and Young Link said at the same time.

Pikachu shook his head. "I would love to see how this turns out. But Pichu, Zelda, and I got to go into town."

"What for?" Link asked.

"Just to hang out and have fun." Pikachu's ears twitched.

"Pichu pi chu pi." Pichu said while tugging Pikachu's tail.

Pikachu looked at Pichu. "Okay, I'll ask. Link and Young Link, do you guys want to come?"

"Sure." Young Link said. Link also nodded.

"Okay, but you guys can't argue," Zelda said in an annoyed voice. "It's irritating."

Young Link and Link looked at each other and nodded. They grinned as they got on one knee and bowed at Zelda's feet. "As you wish, Princess."

Zelda grew angry. "And you have to stop doing that!"

Link and Young Link snickered. Pichu jumped onto Young Link's head and Pikachu jumped on Link's shoulder as they got up. Zelda went to get her shoes. She put them on and headed out the door. The group of five walked down the hallway.

Pikachu look to his left. "Hey, let's take the elevator!" Pikachu received many glares. "Sorry."

Zelda lightened up on him. "It's okay, Pikachu. But I've have had it with elevators for one day."

The group headed down the stairs and soon down the street to finally have some fun.

A/N: And that is it for now. Not much this chapter but I won't let you down next chapter. We are coming down to the last chapters of this story soon. Please Review!