Super Smash Bros adventures chapter 35
Palutena is in her bathroom, taking a nice shower. After showering, Palutena puts on a white shirt and shorts. "That was a nice shower." says Palutena getting out of her restroom. "Maybe I'll spend my day playing the Wii U."
Palutena goes to her living room, puts in a game, and grabs the gamepad. Palutena hears knocking on her door. "Come in." says Palutena.
The Mushroom Kingdom and Hyrule Princesses come inside Palutena's room. "Hey, Palutena." greeted Peach.
"It looks like you're ready to go." says Zelda.
"Ready to go where?" asks Palutena.
"To go shopping." happily replies Peach. "Tomorrow is Valentine's day you know."
"Oh yeah. Tomorrow is Valentine's day." says Palutena. "But I feel like relaxing today."
"Come on, Palutena." says Zelda. "Don't you have a gift to buy for someone?"
Palutena didn't know what Zelda is talking about until she figures out who and starts blushing. "Well, I don't know."
"It'll be fine, Palutena." says Peach, patting Palutena's back. "I'm sure that Mario will be happy receiving a gift from you."
"Well if you two insist." says Palutena.
"Samus and the others are waiting for us outside." says Zelda.
The girls arrived at Brawl-Mart and found hordes of girls in line paying for their Valentine's gift. "Everyone looks fired up for Valentine's day." says Wii Fit Trainer. "I like that."
"By the way, Wii Fit, who's going to be your Valentine?" asks Lucina.
"Little Mac." says Wii Fit Trainer, as she turns red.
"In your world, isn't there like a male version of you?" asks Samus.
"Yeah, but he's more like a brother to Me." replies Wii Fit Trainer.
"Do you have someone special to give for Valentine's day, Rosalina?" asks Corrin.
"Nope." replies Rosalina. "I'm actually going to give all the children and my Lumas a Valentines day gift."
"You're very motherly." says Zelda.
"I love taking care of children that's why." says Rosalina.
"It's a surprise that you're here, Bayonetta." says Peach.
"Well I guess I'll get something for the two little angels." says Bayonetta. "They're really cute to mess around."
"Don't you dare do something bad to them." says Palutena.
"You're really protective, Goddess." says Bayonetta. "Soon you and that Plumber will be taking care of the two angels together."
Palutena turns bright red like a chili pepper. "Why are you taking this too far?" cries Palutena.
"It's funny to see how you react like that." says Corrin. "This really means that you really care for Mario."
Palutena ignores what Corrin said and left them. "I think we made the Goddess mad." says Bayonetta.
The next day, the Smashers are at the Ballroom, celebrating Valentines Day. The Ballroom is decorated in pink and red, a lot of Hearts on the walls, old style Pit stickers on the ceilings, and a lot of heart looking sweets on the party table. "Happy Valentine's day, you two." Palutena greets the angels with a box of chocolate.
"Thank you, Lady Palutena!" thanked Pit.
"Thanks." says Dark Pit, who looks like he doesn't care.
"We got you something too!" says Pit.
Pit gives Palutena a box of chocolate. "Aww. Thanks, Pit." thanked Palutena.
"Come on, Pittoo." says Pit.
"I don't have anything to give her." says Dark Pit.
"Don't lie." says Pit. "Just give it to her."
"You're really annoying you know." says Dark Pit.
Dark Pit goes up to Palutena, turns his head away from her, and gives a box of chocolate. "Happy Valentine's day." says Dark Pit.
"Aww. Thank you, Pittoo." thanked Palutena. "You really do have a nice side in you."
"I am not nice!" argues Dark Pit.
"Yes you are." says Pit, pinching Pittoo's face and runs away.
"Come back here!" says Dark Pit, chasing after his twin.
Palutena goes with the group of girls and notices the green hair Prince next to Peach. "Hey, Palutena." greeted Peach. "I forgot to tell you that Prince Haru would be visiting today."
"Oh that's ok." says Palutena. "It's nice to see you again, Prince Haru."
"It's nice to see you again too, Lady Palutena." greeted Prince Haru.
Pit and Dark Pit goes to the girls and notice Prince Haru. "Hey!" says Pit. "You're the Prince that were here when Princess Peach was in danger."
"You two must be Lady Palutena's little angels." says Prince Haru.
"Yep." says Pit.
"Who said that I'm her little angel?" wonders Dark Pit.
Sakurai went up to the stage to make an announcement. "Is everyone having fun?" asks Sakurai.
All of the Smashers reply with a loud cheer. "I like the sound of that." says Sakurai. "I would like to announce that there's a Valentines Day tournament. Who ever win will get a prize. Who ever want to join must sign up."
All of the Smashers except for the girls and Prince Haru line up. "Looks like everyone is into this tournament." says Prince Haru.
"This is your first time to watch a Super Smash Bros tournament." says Rosalina.
"You'll really enjoy watching them fight." says Samus.
"I'm really looking forward to it." says Prince Haru.
Prince Haru looks at all of the Smashers and notices one person missing. "It looks like Mario is not here."
The girls start looking for Mario. "I thought I saw him here." says Zelda.
"He was with Link, Roy, and Captain Falcon earlier." says Lucina.
"I'm kind of worried." says Peach. "Is it because of Prince Haru being here?"
"This is my fault." says Prince Haru.
"It's not your fault, Prince Haru." says Palutena. "I'll go search for him right now." says Palutena.
Palutena leaves the Ballroom, searching for the red Plumber.
After combing the entire Smash Mansion, Palutena realizes he's not there. Maybe Mario went outside, but what could be so wrong that he leaves the party, especially when a tournament victory is at stake? But, in the back of her mind, Palutena knows the answer.
She walks through the gardens, by the pool, and skirts the Tennis courts, but hasn't found him yet. Finally, she reaches the park. Palutena looks around and sees a red hat peeking up from a bench. "Ah! There you are!" Palutena whispers to herself. She takes a deep breath and walks up to the bench, where Mario sits alone, his head in his hands. It is too much to hope that he has only come out here to enjoy the sunshine.
"Mario, how come you're not at the Smash mansion for the Valentine's Day party?" Palutena whispers so she doesn't startle him.
"I don't want to talk about it." Mario grumbles into his gloved hands.
Palutena frowns. "Is it because Prince Haru is here?" she asks tenderly.
Mario sighs and doesn't look up. "That's right."
The goddess sits down next to Mario, thinking of what to say. "What's wrong Mario, I thought you're fine with Prince Haru being with Peach?"
"I'm okay with Prince Haru and Peach," Mario says shortly, and then calms down, "It's just that Peach looks really happy with Prince Haru. I know that we're not together anymore, but she looks a lot happier with Prince Haru than with me when we were dating. When I went into the ballroom I saw Peach having a good time talking to Prince Haru with you and the other girls. So I went here to try to get Peach out of my mind again. I think that Peach is having a better time than with me."
Poor Mario. Palutena thinks to herself. He has tried so hard for almost a year, and he can't get his mind off her. She places a gentle hand on Mario's shoulder, half-expecting Mario to push her away, but he doesn't, so she speaks. "Mario, I know I told you this before, you're a nice guy. You're a strong and a kind person. You deserve to be happy, not so racked with pain about your past… I think Peach would have wanted you to move on by now… She would have wanted you to be happy… like she is."
Mario considers this and remembers that Cloud had said something similar about his friend the day before.
"I know one day you'll have to let go of Peach and find someone else." Palutena continues. "I know you can because you're Super Mario and Super Mario doesn't give up until the very end."
Mario raises an eyebrow, but remains silent, then smiles. Palutena is one of the people who really cared about him. Other people cared, of course, but she cared about him the most when he struggled with his love problems. "Thank you, Palutena."
"Not a problem." says Palutena as she returns his smile.
Maybe Cloud and Palutena are right. He really should move on from is past… and now was a great time to make it official. "I should really try to stop thinking about Peach and my romantic times with her. I need to move forward and keep pushing."
"That's the spirit!" Palutena cries, clasping her hands together.
Knowing it is too late to turn back now, Mario takes out the yellow flowers with the ribbon that he got from Aerith's church. "A girl from Cloud's world grew these flowers... I was thinking now that I should give these to you." Mario holds the bundle of blooms out to Palutena. "Will you accept these?"
Palutena starts blushing, and then smiles and carefully takes the yellow flowers from Mario's hands. "Thank you, Mario." Palutena says sincerely, her eyes sparkling with adoration. She then remembers something. "Oh! I got you a box of Valentines Day chocolate!" She hands the box of assorted sweets to Mario.
Mario's eyes grow as big as coins and his mouth waters. "Thank you, Palutena… for all of this."
"No problem. Let's go back to the Smash mansion and enjoy the party." says Palutena. Mario nods, and he and Palutena head back to rejoin everyone.
"There you are, Mario!" Peach exclaims when he and Palutena enter the ballroom, causing other Smashers to look up from what they were doing.
"Sorry for worrying everyone." apologizes Mario.
"It's good to see you again, Mario." greeted Prince Haru.
Mario sits down across from the prince. "It's nice to see you again too, Prince Haru."
"You missed part of the Valentine's Day tournament." says Corrin, popping a small candy heart into her mouth.
"There's a tournament going on?" Mario asks incredulously, upset that he missed his chance, "I wish I signed up before…"
"Don't feel so down. Here, have a piece of cake." says Palutena as she passes a plate of red velvet cake to Mario.
"Thank you." says Mario as he shovels cake into his mouth.
Palutena watches this and a tinge of red creeps up her cheeks. "Now that's the Mario I know." She says.