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This story would have been up sooner, when KILL THE EMPIRE had begged for me to update, but I'm busy with finals.

3 more days left, without counting weekends, till I'm out of school. (See, I'm counting still)

Sorry this wasn't update sooner.

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What Lies in the Dark

Chapter 7


A unpleasant feeling came over the Altean Prince, as he and Mewtwo roamed the hallways of the mansion. The hallways were empty, for most people were crowded in one dorm or sitting in the lounge contemplating on who the murderer is.

While Marth and the ever-so mysterious Mewtwo should be with the others, the prince had set out to search for Roy. After Link's death, Roy and Fox had disappeared without a trace. Marth knew that Fox needed to be alone, but Roy had mysteriously vanished with the book in his possession.

Mewtwo had claimed he spotted the redheaded prince roaming the hallways in search for Fox, which is why the Pokemon is accompanying him right now. Marth had to admit, he was a little anxious. Most people are accusing Ganondorf and Mewtwo as the ones murdering everyone, and Marth was right now walking alone with the Pokemon. He didn't know if he believed the other smashers or not, but he was going to keep his eyes out. He wanted to make sure…he wasn't the next one dead…

Marth rubbed his fingers through his hair as the two continued down the hallways. It was silent, and only Marth's footsteps were heard, since Mewtwo glided. The prince watched Mewtwo carefully, ready to grab his sword at any moment. For now, the Pokemon didn't appear as a threat, but he could be wrong. Mewtwo was silent, mysterious and was always found in the back of someplace watching everything. He had the personality fit for a murderer, but Marth knew he couldn't judge him because of that.

Mewtwo continued to glide ahead and turned the corner at the end of the hall. Marth steadily followed, abruptly turning around once he heard a frightening slam. Marth's hand immediately went for his sword, as he searched the hallway with wide eyes. All of the doors were closed, except for one.

The prince raised an eyebrow and made his way to the dorm. He opened the door, poking his head inside. He was about to speak, until he found out the room was empty. Marth felt his heart suddenly pick up pace. The lights were on, and the window was wide open, sending an cold chill into the room. Marth bit his lip as he stepped back closing the door.

Just as the prince turned around, a face appeared in front of his face, causing him to immediately jump back screaming, startled. In one movement, Marth fell back against the door, swinging his sword out in front of him.

Marth kept his eyes closed, until he felt his sword lift right out of his hands. This caused him to open his eyes, and looked up at his sword glowing purple and hovering above him. Marth's eyes widened as his mouth slightly hung open. He lowered his head, looking down at Mewtwo standing next to him, astonished.

" Marth, calm down." The Pokemon urged. " It was only me."

Marth took a deep breath, holding his hand over his chest. His sword lowered in front of him, causing him to reach out and grab it out of the air. Mewtwo calmly glided down the hallway, as Marth followed.

" You need to see something." Mewtwo explained.

Marth raised an eyebrow perplexed as he soon found himself running down the hallway. He turned the corner, and immediately came to a stop. The prince's mouth hung open as his hand released, dropping the sword to the ground.

The Altean prince's heart raced as he stepped forward looking down at the body lying on the ground. He opened his mouth, about to speak, but the words felt caught in his throat. It was impossible for anything to be said at the moment.

The two smashers only stared in shock.

Marth lowered his head, dropping his hands to his side. " Mewtwo, is he…?"

Mewtwo crossed his arms and nodded. " Yes…"

" What…." Marth stopped short.

Mewtwo turned his attention to the prince. " Come, we must warn the others."

Mewtwo turned heading back down the hallway, when he noticed Marth not moving. Mewtwo sighed, and walked back to the prince, grabbing his arm.

" Come on Marth, it's too late for him. " There was a pause. " He's dead…"


Fox, along with Roy, both ran through the garden, heading back to the mansion. Thoughts continued to race in Fox's mind, as they came closer to the large lit up building. Why would Ganondorf steal the book? Something is going on with the Gerudo and answers revealed soon. What if Ganondorf knows who the murderer is? What if…the murderer is Ganondorf, himself?

Fox shook the thoughts out of his head, and continued to follow the young prince in front of him. They both left the garden, finally out in the open. Roy explained that he last encountered Ganondorf at the pool, but when the two smashers arrived, it was empty. The Gerudo was nowhere to be found.

The young fox, sighed irritated and began to run back to the mansion; Roy abruptly followed. With all of the horrible thoughts of Ganondorf on his mind, it made Fox want to find him sooner. Anything could happen to the book, and then Fox wouldn't be able to help his friends. Ganondorf must know of it's power. He must know that the killings are relating to it.

As the two smashers came upon the back entrance to the mansion, Fox suddenly stopped, listening to the voices outside. One of them was DK, pounding his fist into the ground while the other was Ganondorf. Fox tugged on Roy's cape, pulling him in the direction of the noises.

Fox and Roy both walked along the side of the mansion, over to the trail that leads to the tournament building across the lake. The two spotted Ganondorf and DK talking to each other, quietly. DK was pounding his fists into the ground, creating a loud noise that exposed the two. Once DK had suddenly left, heading back inside, Ganondorf walked further down the path, with the book in his hands.

" Let's go!" Roy exclaimed excitedly, as he abruptly ran down the path.

Fox sighed and followed his companion, catching up to Ganondorf. The Gerudo heard the two smashers following, and immediately closed the book, holding it behind him as he turned around.

Fox and Roy both stopped in front of him. Fox eyed the book, while Roy glared up at Ganondorf.

" Here he is!" Roy yelled. " You took the book!"

" What do you want?" Ganondorf question.

" We want the book!" Roy shouted. " You stole it from me."

Ganondorf chuckled, deeply. " Stole it? I don't think so."

Fox stepped into the conversation, speaking softly. He stayed calm about the situation, relieved that nothing happened to it. " Why do you have it?"

" I wanted to check something out." Ganondorf answered.

" You know something about the book, don't you?" Fox questioned, he lifted his head looking up into the Gerudo's crimsons eyes.

" What if I do?" Ganondorf held the book tightly at his side.

Roy's eyes widened, a little astonished by what was being uncovered. " You mean…you know who the killer is?"

" I didn't say that!" Ganondorf snapped.

" What do you know?" Fox asked.

" Fine!" Ganondorf snapped, violently tossing the book back at Fox. Fox caught it, briefly glancing at the cover, before turning his attention back to Ganondorf. The Gerudo continued. " I helped Lombardi write it…"

Both smashers seemed surprised by this. Fox almost dropped the book, but managed to keep it within his hands. Roy crossed his arms. " You helped him?"

Ganondorf nodded. " He wanted me to help him with an idea, and I gave him one."

" So you knew all along this was relating to the book?" Fox asked, looking down at the book in his hands.

" After Mario's death…yes." Ganondorf confessed.

" What if you're the killer?" Roy questioned raising an eyebrow. " You could be the killer."

" Why would I be the killer?" Ganondorf asked back.

" Because I think you are." Roy explained. " You fit the job, perfectly."

Ganondorf laughed as he pushed his way through the two, walking back to the mansion. " Just because I'm evil and dark, means I'm the murderer? Get real, prince."

Roy and Fox both turned facing Ganondorf. Fox frowned, sighing deeply and stepped forward. " Ganondorf…" Ganondorf stopped walking and looked over his shoulder, back at the young fox. " Please, do you know who the murderer is?"

Ganondorf was silent, as he stared at Fox. Ganondorf bit his lip and looked down at the ground. " Check the book, Fox. Another one falls."

Fox raised an eyebrow perplexed. " Wait! That doesn't--"

His voice was cut off short, when a bush behind them shook violently. Fox and Roy both immediately turned around, watching as the bush continued to shake until it suddenly stopped. After a few seconds, footsteps were shortly heard running in the other direction. Roy abruptly took out his sword, and ran down the path, after the noise.

Fox blinked, and turned back around.

To his surprise, Gerudo had fled.


A/N:

I don't really have much to say, except now you know why Ganondorf was acting strange. Does he know who the murderer is? Hmmm, you just have to wait.

Until Next Time!