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Ike walked up the steep hill in a slow pace, the sun's rays shining brightly on him. He held his school bag behind him as he breathed in the cool air. In the distance, he could make out the school's building and dormitory as he walked. It was another new year in Smash High, a very unusual school where different kinds of mortals – and immortals – study in.

"Hey Ike, wait up!"

A male student called out to him from behind. He was running towards Ike, panting as he went. He was an elf with long sharp ears and striking blue eyes. He was wearing a green pointy hat around as always. Ike turned around to see the closest friend he ever had.

"Ah, Link, my good friend!"

Once Link caught up to him, they high fived and shook hands in that, you know, manly way.

"Holy crap dude, have you been working out or something? I can see a lot of muscles here and there," said Link as he poked Ike's arms in fascination.

Ike pushed his hand away and laughed. "Well, kind of. Is it that noticeable?"

Link wore that are-you-f-ing-kidding-me face. "No freaking duh. Anyways, how have you been?"

Ike let out a sigh. "Well, you know, the usual. How about you? What's up?" He faced his elven friend.

"The sky?" joked Link, his finger pointing upwards. Ike raised his eyebrow and smiled. "Haha, how funny."

Link shook his head. "No seriously, man. I've been feeling kind of light-headed the past few days."

They were already nearing the school's gate which was jam-packed with lots of students trying to enter the school grounds.

"Why do you say so?" asked Ike.

"Well… you see…" Link lowered his voice to a whisper and looked around to see if anyone was eavesdropping. Once he was sure there was no one in hearing distance, he continued. "I've been thinking about that popular girl in school who walks around in dresses."

Ike muffled a laugh. "You serious? Zelda?"

"Shh!" Link snapped at him. "Lower your voice, will ya? And yes, I think I do like her." Link returned to his normal loud voice. "You better keep quiet about what I've just told you. If I knew you have, I swear I'll…" Ike raised his hands in innocence.

"Hey, I'm a good guy. I won't tell anyone, I promise. Besides, I'm your best friend, Link. Why would I even do such a thing?" Link laughed.

"Ah, you're right. Okay. I put my trust in you, Ike." They both grinned and met knuckles with each other. They finally reached the gate when a Mercedes Benz pulled off to a stop right in front of them. The driver stepped out of the grand car and opened the passenger's car door. Ike stiffened as he watched the person from the passenger's side walk out in elegance. Link felt his best friend tense beside him. He facepalmed in dismay. Oh God, no.

The moment Marth stepped out of the car, squeals of his fangirls sounded across the campus. He smiled and placed a strand of his blue hair behind his ear, all the more making the girls squeal in delight. He walked towards the gate and slowly turned his head to face his childhood rival, Ike Greil. He smiled ever so sweetly but Ike didn't move a bit. He knew that behind that innocent smile there was a demon ready to rip his brains out.

"We meet again, Ike Greil," spoke Marth in a formal tone of voice. Ike didn't budge. "Have you moved on with your loss, or is the thought of your failure last year still replaying in your mind?"

Now Ike did move. He cringed just remembering his name ranked second. "Shut up, princess. We're not yet done with this." Princess was a nickname Ike had been calling Marth ever since, and for some reason, he was strangely used to it. Marth flipped his hair (if possible) and grinned devilishly.

"Right. We'll see, Steamed Tofu."
"Don't. Even. Start."
"Steamed Tofu."
"SHUT UP!"

Ike was about to ram into Marth when Link held him back in time. "Hey, hey, easy, Ike! You wouldn't want to go to the Principal's Office on the very first day of school, wouldn't you?" Link worriedly said.

"Even if it means risking my life going to the Principal's Office, I ain't going anywhere once I beat the shit out of this moronic bastard." Marth flinched in utter disgust of the vulgar words coming from Ike. "Watch your language, filthy mercenary." He faced Link and forced a smile.

"Please, Link, take him away before I report him to the Principal."

Gasps of frightened students who had been watching them the whole time moved away while some were escaping from the scene. Link nodded his head vigorously and dragged Ike away from his rival. "Come on, Ike! I don't want you to get into any more trouble."

Ike let himself be dragged away by Link while he glared at Marth icily. Marth avoided his gaze and went on to get his school stuff. Link, who had been dragging Ike behind him, halted and faced his ever-so-competitive friend. "Ike, don't get yourself into trouble. I don't want you being condemned to death by the Principal, you know." Ike heaved out a sigh and came back to his senses. "Sorry, Link. And thanks for caring." He turned and treaded towards the school building in absentmindedness. Link just shook his head in disapproval.

"Aish, that Ike… he should control his temper, seriously."