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What Lies In the Dark
Chapter 10
Fox sat in Master Hand's office, quietly sitting in the hand's chair. He had the book on his lap, opened to the next chapter, passed Luigi's death. He briefly lifted his head from reading, and leaned back in the chair, examining everyone in the room.
The Ice Climbers both sat on Master Hand's couch, by the door. Both of them shivered in terror, and have mainly stayed in their dorms or the office. They were too terrified to stay anywhere else. They thought if they stayed in Master Hand's office, they would be safe. Was that the case? Fox didn't know.
On the other side of the room, Young Link stood looking out the window. It was practically night out, but the sky still held its fade pinkish red color. Fox was finally able to convince Young Link to head back to the mansion. The elf had been wandering the campus, ever since Link's death.
Mr. Game and Watch stood behind Young Link, at the round table, looking at some photo albums. He stayed silent the entire time Fox was in the room. The black figure kept his gaze on the photo album, as if reminiscing back to the days when everyone was alive.
Captain Falcon was also in the room, keeping his ear firmly against the side door, that leads to Master Hand's private small room. That was where Master Hand was confronting Ganondorf, questioning him. Captain Falcon was being nosey, trying to eavesdrop on their conversation praying that he would uncover something.
Fox frowned, and shifted in his chair. His eyes averted back down to the book. He knew Ganondorf was innocent, but if he told anyone, would they believe him? Would Roy, who became Fox's new best friend ever since Falco's death, even believe him? Fox was unsure, which caused him to keep his mouth shut. The only other person who knew, was Young Link. Fox trusted the Hylian to keep it a secret, until it was ready to be broadcast around the mansion.
An unpleasant feeling came over the young fox, as he continued to keep his gaze on the book. His mouth slightly hung open, as he felt the hairs on the back of his neck stand on ends. An eerie presence was near him as he felt a small breeze caress his face. He heard his name, faint and soft.
Fox immediately sat up in the chair, and place the book on the desk in front of him. He looked around at the room. It was obvious no one in here had called his name. The voice was friendly, and put a smile on Fox's face. It was voice he hasn't heard in a long time.
Fox.
Fox turned his attention over by the door where a faint, glowing figure stood. Just seeing the person, almost caused Fox to faint, but he managed to keep himself sitting up right in the chair.
It was Falco. His ghost.
" Falco…" Fox whispered.
The ghost briefly smiled. Fox looked around the room at everyone else. They had failed to notice the ghost, maybe Fox was the only one who could see him. Falco was standing right in front of Popo, but the blue Ice Climber continued talking with Nana, like nothing was there.
I'm sorry.
" Why?" Fox spoke softly.
Falco continued to stand there, staring at Fox. He didn't move, or speak. He just returned the gaze.
Ganondorf has the answers…
Answers…to what?
I'm sorry.
Falco's ghost slowly began to fade. Fox's eyes widened as he shook his head. " Falco! Wait!"
He stopped short, realizing he had been shouting. Fox frowned, as he scanned the room. Everyone looked at him, like he was crazy. Fox nervously coughed and leaned back in the chair, wanting to leave. He stayed in his spot, though; refusing eye contact with anyone. He saw Falco's ghost. His best friend.
Why didn't Falco just tell him who the murderer is? What did he mean, by Ganondorf has the answers? Ganondorf knows who the murderer is, but isn't going to come clean. He's refusing to rat out names, only to save himself, then again, he could be saving someone else. Is Ganondorf against helping them? Or is he with it? Right now, he wasn't making it clear, who's side he was on.
Young Link walked up to the round table, where Mr. Game and Watch stood. The young elf tapped his fingertips on the shiny brown table, briefly glancing at the photo's of Luigi and Mario. Young Link squinted, at a particular picture of Master Hand and another hand next to him. He frowned, and pointed to the picture.
" Who is that?"
Mr. Game and Watch only shrugged. Captain Falcon turned from the door, and looked over his shoulder at Young Link. " Who?"
" This hand, with Master Hand." Young Link explained.
" It's Crazy Hand." Captain Falcon answered. He returned to his position next to the door.
" Crazy Hand…" Young Link whispered.
Fox anxiously tapped the arm of the chair, as he silently continued to read…
Poor Luigi.
Was his death necessary?
Was it meant to happen?
What a way to go, being knocked unconscious and falling off the fourth floor balcony. Many people who saw Luigi's body would think of it as suicidal, but not me. I believe the murderer has struck again.
That bastard. The murderer is probably laughing right now; amused that smashers are being killed on by one. They're dropping like flies, vanishing without a trace. Around the mansion, it seems like death is common here. Blood and gore is something we see everyday and have finally grown into it.
I'm not bothered by it anymore. I laugh at the face of danger. I will welcome death, and I won't shed another tear at the sight of an inert body.
I will walk into the darkness. I will conquer it. I will become it. I will figure out who is killing us. And I will put an end to it.
What lies in the dark? I'm here to figure that out. I'm here to answer that question. I'm here, for a reason. And I finally know that reason…
Fox lifted his head. Nana began to cry. Fox frowned, listening to the Ice Climber's conversation. They couldn't take it anymore. They can't stand the fact that their friends are being killed, and that they might be next. It had gotten to the point where Nana starts crying. Popo tries to comfort her, but fails. She continues to cry.
" Why must this happen?" Popo pleas. He looked over at Fox, like he was asking the question to him. Fox blinks. " Why do we have to suffer?"
" This is what the murderer wants…" Fox replies, steadily.
" The murderer wants us to suffer?" Popo question. " The murderer is one of us! A smasher!" Tears began to build up in Popo's eyes. Pretty soon, he will be joining his sister. " What kind of friend is the murderer anyway?"
Fox stayed silent, thinking about what Popo had said. Friend. What if the murderer was never their friend? What if the murderer was their enemy from the start?
Young Link turned his attention to Captain Falcon. " How are things going in there?"
Captain Falcon frowned and shook his head. " Ganondorf isn't confessing. He's being stubborn."
Fox turned his attention to Captain Falcon.
" So, Master Hand isn't succeeding in questioning him?" Mr. Game and Watch questioned, curiously.
Captain Falcon shook his head again. " Ganondorf is making it more obvious that he is the murderer."
He isn't the murderer. Fox frowned. No one would believe him.
" Psst! Hey Fox!"
Another voice, but this time it wasn't from Falco…it was from Roy. Fox reacted to the prince's voice and turned looking over at the front door. Roy poked his head into the room, and motioned for Fox to follow him.
Fox nodded and stood to his feet grabbing the book. He silently left the room, looking away from the Ice Climbers who both continued to cry. Fox closed the door behind him, and gasped at the cuts and bruises on Roy's body. His lip was bleeding, and he had small rips on his cape and shirt. His hair was messy, filled with dirt and cobwebs.
" Roy, what happened?" Fox questioned.
" The murderer, that's what." Roy spat.
" Did you?"
Roy sighed. His ticked attitude changed to depressed. He frowned and looked down at the ground. " Luigi…is dead."
Fox choked. " You didn't get to him in time?" His eyes widened.
" No, I did. He was still alive when I had reached the attic." Roy explained. He grabbed Fox's arm, and pulled him down the hallway. As the two began to walk, Roy continued. " I had fought the murderer."
" Who is it?" Fox questioned excitingly.
Roy shook his head. " I didn't see them. They were short, and wore a black cloak that covered their body. They didn't know how to fight with a sword, either."
Fox's lowered his shoulders, a little disappointed that the murderer's identity is still hidden. He frowned, thinking about the situation now. Roy had fought the murderer, which means, the murderer might be suspicious of Roy, and kill him next.
" Roy, I'm worried…" Fox explained steadily.
" Of what?"
" You fought the murderer…what if the murderer goes after you now?"
" Hey, as long as the book doesn't say I'm going to die, I'm fine." Roy assured. " Besides, I didn't see exactly who the murderer is, so technically they're still safe."
Fox nodded. " That is true…but…"
" Don't worry, Fox." Roy placed his hand on Fox's shoulder. " Everything is hopefully going to turn out okay. Pretty soon we'll uncover the murderer and put an end to this."
Fox stopped, and watched as Roy continued to walk. He looked down at the book, getting an unpleasant feeling that another smasher is going to die soon. Whether it is Roy or not, the murderer has to be stopped.
Fox sighed deeply, and shook his head following Roy. " I hope you're right…"
A/N:
Thank KILL THE EMPIRE, that I had updated. He was bugging me so much, I had to update. He's lucky we're friends, heh.
As you can see, nothing really happened in this chapter. It was short, and pretty much boring. Nothing exciting happened, and I promise the next chapter will have more action. As the story progresses, you see, that some moments that happened this chapter will become important.
So, basically what I'm trying to say is, that this chapter was necessary.
And you got to read another scene of Falco's book! Yah! You gotta love those. I know I do.
Until Next Time!
