Well, as you'll see, the murderer isn't going to kill anyone today; he doesn't have the chance, as he'll later write, or something to that degree. Anyway, there's going to be an "aftermath" chapter after each murder, so we know what the smashers are doing about all this.

Falco: Yikes!

I also would like to give props to another horror story I read that I forgot to mention before: Here Today, Gone Tomorrow, a good fic, you should read it…but after you read mine, okay? XD

Pikachu: (Sighs)

Also, I would like to point out that this fic is an original. If it looks like I'm copying any other of the horror fics that inspired me to do this, well, it's just coincidence, okay?

Zelda: RoyalFanatic does not own us, but she does own this story.

Okay, away chapter two!

Unavoidable of how loud that woman shrieks. Perhaps I shall go after her…instead of him…I shall wait until after this next one, however; I can't disturb the order…

The order of Death…

Zelda felt her legs give away, and she fell to the floor. Her heart seemed to increase beating tenfold. There was a swarm of footsteps; then Mario, Link, and Yoshi charged into the kitchen.

"Zelda! What's--!" Link's eyes fell on the dead Falco, and he lost his voice.

"Is that…Falco?" Yoshi asked. "What happened? Why is he…?"

"I don't know," Zelda muttered. "When I came in, I found him…like this…"

"What are we going to tell Fox?" Mario asked.

"The truth; what else?" Link asked, unsheathing his Master Sword. Walking up to where Falco was hanging, he cut the rope. Sheathing his Master Sword and grabbing Falco, he turned to Yoshi. "Yosh, I hate to ask you, but would you?"

"It's cool," Yoshi said, knowing he was the right man for the job. He winced slightly, yet allowed Link to put the dead Falco on his back. Knowing he was going to have nightmares of this sooner or later, he grabbed the rope and rushed off to see Dr. Mario, who hopefully was up.

"I'll take care of the table," Mario muttered, kneeling near the ruinous table and picking up the pieces.

"Are you alright Zel?" Link asked. Zelda shook her head. "Go lie down."

"Who'll tell Master Hand? And Fox?" she asked.

"I'll do both," Link said. Zelda nodded and walked out. Link also left; leaving Mario to his work. He ran towards Master Hand's office.

"I see," the glove said, after listening to what Link had to say. "So, there is a murderer running loose in our mansion."

"What do we do sir?" Link asked. "And what about the tournament?"

"As for what to do, I do not know," Master Hand replied. "We need more information about this murderer. As for the tournament, it shall be cancelled. Did anyone tell Fox?"

"I'm going to do that right now," Link said. "If you need us, we'll be at the infirmary." Master Hand nodded, if even possible, and Link left the office.

Fox wasn't sure what was more painful: Link telling him how Falco died, or seeing Falco's dead body. At any rater, he felt as if the ceiling had just collapsed and fell right on top of him.

"I…can't believe this," Fox muttered.

"I'm truly sorry Fox," Link said.

"Who would want to kill him, though?" Fox asked. "I didn't think he had any enemies!"

"I don't think anyone thought he had enemies," Link said. "Falco was a good person. A little vain, to be honest, but good at heart."

"What about the tournament?" Fox asked.

"Master Hand said it's going to be cancelled," Link replied. "And personally, I don't blame him, either."

"Attention all smashers!" Master Hand's voice spoke over the P.A. Link and Fox looked up at the speaker in the room. "I have very grave announcements; all of which affect each of you. Will everyone, with the exception of Dr. Mario, head to the Meeting Room? That is all."

"Let's go," Link said. Fox nodded, and the two ran out of the infirmary.

"What's going on?" D.K. asked when everyone was seated. "I have a job interview soon!"

"I apologize for any inconveniences," Master Hand said. "However, I have a few announcements to make, as I said before."

"Wait…Falco isn't here," Peach said, noticing the humanoid's empty chair. "Shouldn't we wait for him?"

"We'll be waiting a very long time, "Master Hand said; his voice serious.

"What does that mean?" Luigi asked.

"My first announcement is I'm cancelling the tournament," Master Hand said. There were several cries, most of them upset and angry, the others confused. "Cancelling the tourney?" "That's not fair!" "I'm doing well too!"

"I was going to win too!" Kirby said. "Man…"

"You'll think twice after what I have to say next," Master Hand said. Everyone fell silent. "As you can see, Falco isn't here. We do not know of how or why, but nevertheless, Falco has been murdered."

The room was filled with cries again; this time, they were sympathetic and fearful. "That's terrible!" "Who would murder Falco?" "Are you alright Fox?" "What about the rest of us?" "Are we in danger too?"

"We do not know enough yet," Master Hand said. "Try to get as much information as you can, but do not endanger yourselves. My final announcement is that if these murders increase, the mansion will be placed on lockdown. You may leave."

I was unable to get to them today…but I do not mind. Although they do not use what I fear against me…I will still see it destroyed.

For now…once again, five shall die another day.

Luigi: End chapter!

Marth: Looks like things are getting a little tense.

Luigi: No duh. Although take a look at this… (Gives Marth a folder)

Marth: She's kidding… (Shakes head) Well, next chapter is the second murder.

Luigi: Review!