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What Lies in the Dark
Chapter 3
Fox gripped the book tightly within his arms, as he hurried down the dark empty hallway. His thoughts raced within his mind about the book. What could this horror story exactly be about? What if the story has some connection to Falco's death? It could be true. The only way for Fox to figure it out, is to read the book. He didn't know how long it was going to take him, but he was going to get as far as possible. His best friend had written it. It was the least Fox could do.
Back downstairs, Fox briefly glanced into the library. His eyes scanned the room, before a smile appeared on his face. Without hesitation, he entered the silent library walking over to the large table in the back. Link, Peach, Bowser, and the Ice Climbers sat on the couches, talking amongst each other. While Peach was buried in her magazine, she wasn't too occupied to slip Fox an apologetic frown. Fox silently nodded to her, and continued toward Roy in the back.
The redhead prince sat the wooden table, slouched back in his chair. A newspaper was in his hands, and on the front cover was an article talking about Falco's mysterious death, and the Super Smash Campus closing. Mario sat with Doctor Mario at another table, talking about the doctor's new creations.
Fox pulled out a chair across from Roy and dropped the book on the table, causing Roy to immediately look up from his reading. Fox took a deep breath, taking a seat as he looked over at the spare room to his right. Through the picture windows, you could see Mewtwo and Captain Falcon watching TV. They were both enjoying the tournament, that Master Hand had recorded. Of course, the match was between Falco, and Mr. Game and Watch.
A frown appeared on Fox's face as he turned back to Roy, who was now interested in the book. Roy set his newspaper aside, and pulled the book closer to him, reading the title to himself. He raised an eyebrow perplexed, before noticing it was written by Falco Lombardi.
" Where did you find this?" Roy questioned, raising his attention to the silent fox in front of him.
" Falco's room." Fox replied shortly.
" What is it?"
Fox sighed. Even though it was rhetorical you could always count on Roy to question it. It was none other than a book, Falco had written.
" A book." Fox answered. " Written by Falco."
" Did you know about it?"
Fox nodded. " Somewhat. He told me he was writing a horror on the smashers, but he never said what it was truly about."
Roy abruptly grinned. " A horror? Cool. Let's read it."
Fox nodded. He was actually waiting for Roy to say that. Fox wanted to read the story, but he didn't feel like reading it alone. He knew while he was reading the story, more memories of Falco would reappear in his mind. He wouldn't be able to move on from Falco's death, but with the help of his friends, Fox knew he could manage.
Roy watched with wide eyes, as Fox pulled the book back to his side. He turned it right side up, and opened to the short introduction on the first page. Fox licked his lips as he briefly scanned over the page, before beginning to softly read it out loud.
Fox stopped short, after reading the first sentence. His eyes widened as the words he had just read disappeared within the pages. Fox and Roy both exchanged nervous glances. Fox gulped, looking around the library at the other smashers who were already occupied in what they were doing.
" W-what's going on?" Roy questioned, fear was heard in his voice.
Fox felt his heart race as he turned back to the book. He flipped to the next page, and noticed that the words didn't seep through. The next page was perfectly fine. Fox shook his head, as he took a deep breath. He flipped back to the introduction, glancing over the rest of the words that were still on the page. Part of him, begged him to stop reading but the other half wanted him to continue. Fox was torn between the two.
" Damn, this is creepy Fox!" Roy explained, shaking his head. " I think we need to put this away."
Fox ignored Roy's suggestion and continued to read out loud. As he read, the introduction had vanished.
It was a dark gloomy day at the Super Smash Brother's Mansion.
Things were going well for the smashers on this ordinary, but mysterious night.
Little did they know, their lives were about to change, for an unwanted figure roamed the hallways of the mansion.
Only one smasher knew of his presence, and his name was Falco Lombardi.
Falco tried to warn his friends of the murderous figure, but no one had believed him, until they were being murdered one by one.
All hope seemed loss for the smashers, as time was running out.
Only Falco could save his friends.
Listen to the story as he races against the time.
This is his story.
What Lies in the Dark.
Once Fox had finished the introduction, the entire page was blank. He leaned back in the chair, noticing the uneasy feeling that had came over him. Roy continued to stare down at the page, astonished. His eyes were wide, as his mouth hung open. A worried smile appeared across his face, as he looked up at Fox. Fox anxiously returned the gaze.
A few seconds later, the page had automatically turned to the first chapter. This caused Roy to lean back in his chair, and Fox to lean forward reading the chapter silently to himself. Roy stayed silent, as Fox continued to read. It was as if the book knew exactly what Fox was reading. Once he was done with the page, it automatically turned to the next. Roy and Fox were the only two who had noticed the book moving on it's own, but after a while Mario had caught a glimpse of it.
Fox was too into the book, that his mind had ventured away from the pages turning on their own. The book had started off with the tournament almost ending. The story featured Falco telling the story, about what has happening at the mansion. It was a dark windy night, and Falco was trying to tell the smashers about the mysterious murderer lurking in the mansion. No one believed him and after, the scene switches to Mario.
" What the hell are you guys doing?" Mario questioned, the two smashers.
Roy turned to the plumber and smirked. " It's a book Falco had written. A horror story about all of us."
Mario adjusted his hat and walked over to their table. He walked besides Fox, and began to read over his shoulder. Roy leaned forward resting his elbows on the table, noticing the Italian's expression.
" What is it?"
Mario lifted his eyes to Roy. " It's about me."
Roy smiled, looking down at the book. " Cool."
Fox stayed silent, as he continued to read…
The night was late. The wind violently blew outside, causing the trees to sway back and fourth and branches to scratch up against the old windows. Mario was in his dorm, roomed with Ness who peacefully slept within his bed. The room sat in silence, until Ness's snoring was heard through the covers. The red plumber looked up from the Nintendo DS he was playing, and turned his attention over at Ness. The young smasher, had the covers pulled up to his shoulders, only revealing his messy black hair.
Mario sighed deeply, shaking his head as he continued to play, the black stick moving freely within his hands. A soft knock came to the door, causing Mario to jump startled. He looked over at Ness who continued to sleep. Mario licked his dried lips placing his Nintendo DS on the bed and walked over to the door. He slightly opened it, surprised to find no one on the other side.
Mario swung open the door, and stepped into the hallway. It was empty. Mario scratched his head and turned about to head back into his room, when he noticed a shadow at the end of the hallway. Mario squinted to get a better look, but couldn't tell who the person was. Instead of heading back to his dorm, he hurried down the hallway after the shadow.
Once he reached the spot where the figure was standing, he noticed the shadow had disappeared. Mario frowned, and abruptly turned around when he heard a noise from behind. His eyes widened as a tall dark figure suddenly swung a blade down in his direction. Mario screamed, as he fell back, holding his arm in pain. He immediately stood to his feet and ran down the end of the hallway toward the stairs.
His heart raced and sweat poured down the side of his face. He held his arm in pain, as blood seeped through his fingers. His mind raced many with questions, on who the strange figure was.
By the time he remembered Falco's warning, it was too late…
SLAM!
Fox jumped back startled and held his chest as he looked up at Mario who immediately closed the book. Roy frowned, looking up at Mario.
" What the hell was that for?"
" Why did Falco write this?" Mario questioned, irritated.
" Because he wanted too." Fox replied calmly, as Mario removed his hand from the cover.
" It's not right." Mario explained.
" Why?" Roy questioned. He snorted. " Because something happens to you?"
" It's not right!" Mario repeated, this time shouting. He caused the group sitting on the couches to turn and look back at them.
Roy shook his head. " Mario, you're such a baby."
Fox sighed and turned his attention back to the book. He grabbed the side, trying to open it but it wouldn't budge. Fox frowned as he tried again, this time harder but the book remained closed. It was as if the pages were all super glued together. Nor the pages or cover moved.
" What's going on?" Fox questioned puzzled.
Roy sighed leaning back in the chair. " Damn, Mario you broke it, you idiot."
" How could I possibly break the book by closing it?" Mario questioned, crossing his arms.
Roy shrugged. " I don't know, but I think you need to get out of the library before you break all of the books." Roy joked, as he began to laugh.
Mario shook his head, walking away from the two at the table. Fox frowned, as he looked down at the book. Roy and Mario might not think it's strange, but Fox had other ideas floating in his head. First the introduction disappears as he reads it and now once the book closes, it stays that way. This book Falco had written is going to cause a lot of trouble, Fox believed so. It may have some answers as to why Falco died, and who is his murderer.
" Don't you think it's strange, Roy?" Fox questioned.
Roy nodded, calming down. " Yes, but maybe there's just some glue keeping them together or something."
Fox nodded. " Maybe…but…"
" Aw, Fox. Don't let it bother you. I bet Falco's death is still affecting you. You should rest."
Fox agreed with the young prince. Maybe rest is what he needed. " You're right. I'm going to get some sleep…"
Roy grinned and nodded. " Take care, Fox."
" Thanks Roy." Fox replied softly.
Fox stood pushing the chair out from underneath him, and picked up the book. He held it firmly within his arms, as he turned and headed back to his dorm.
(Later that Night)
Mario lifted his large suitcase and carried it over to his bed. The night had came quickly for some smashers, especially Mario. It was the last night everyone was at the mansion. Tomorrow they are going to head home. What a way to end the tournament, not only did Mario not even place in the top five, but a smasher had been murdered. He couldn't wait until he puts everything behind him.
Mario tossed the suitcase onto his bed and finished packing his belongings. He listened to the violent wind blowing outside, and the soft snoring of Ness, deep in sleep. Mario held tightly to the extra hat in his hand, and turned his attention to the window. The low branches continued to scratch up against the glass, causing Mario to curl his face in pain. How could he sleep through a horrible sound like that?
Once Mario had grabbed his Nintendo DS, an unpleasant terrifying feeling came over him. Everything that was happening, was just like Falco's story. Maybe it was just a coincidence, but Mario knew better. The night was windy, Mario was awake still and Ness was sound asleep. Not too mention he held his Nintendo DS within his hand. What if the story was true? Mario didn't want to believe it.
A sudden knock came to the door which caused Mario to abruptly drop his Nintendo DS. He began to pant, ignoring the rapid beating of his heart as he turned his attention to Ness. Ness still slept peacefully, with the covers up to his shoulders.
Mario stepped over the DS that landed on the floor and slightly opened the door with shaky hands. He poked his head out into the hallway, only to find that it was empty. Mario frowned opening the door and stepped into the hallway. Now this was getting strange. What if it was just Fox or Roy playing a trick on him? Then he knew, Fox wouldn't do something like this, especially after the death of his best friend. Roy wouldn't waste the time on someone like Mario either.
The red plumber turned about to head back into his dorm, when he noticed a shadow at the end of the hallway. He sighed deeply, now knowing that this was all a trick. It had to be Roy, it just had to be.
" Roy, enough tricks!" Mario called. When he noticed the shadow not replying or moving, he decided to walk over toward it. " Roy!"
Once Mario reached the corner at the end of the hallway, the shadow had vanished. He turned the corner, looking down the hallway leading to the stairs. It was empty. Mario raised an eyebrow perplexed, and abruptly turned around.
Before he got a chance to fully turn, a long blade slashed him right in the arm. Mario cried, and fell back abruptly getting to his feet. He held his arm in pain, feeling the blood seeping through his fingers. Mario's panting grew heavier as he continued down the hallway, his feet pounding on the ground. Just as he had gotten to the stairs, Mario tripped over a bat that laid on the ground.
The Italian screamed as he fell forward. A sudden rope wrapped around Mario's neck as he flipped over the railing. The rope tightened and Mario gagged, as his body dangled in air.
Just seconds later, blood dripped to the floor as it rolled down Mario's arm. His body laid motionless.
A/N:
Hope you all enjoyed the chapter. It had to be the best out of the three so far. Well, I enjoyed it at least. The first death has finally come! Yah! Poor Mario had to go. From here on, you can count on more deaths occurring, but I'm not going to give away when.
Just to let you know, from here on things written in italics are going to be parts of the story, unless it's someone thinking. I'm not going to have a large part of the story written like I had done Mario, spoiling a death. It might happen again, but not a lot.
Again, hope you enjoyed it.
Until Next Time!
