Samus was in her room preparing for her upcoming fight with Knight. She didn't want to fight Knight but knew that it was just a tournament and knew no harm would come from it.

However, she did want to win. If she won, she could get to fight Ridley, she would make him pay for hurting Zelda and Peach. Samus suddenly felt like crying at the thought of Peach, the last time she saw her she was mad. Samus didn't blame her, she said she trusted her, and once Zelda lost Samus was more worried for Peach more than ever.

Samus was about to let her tears fall when she heard a knock at the door. "Come in." Samus calmed herself and held her tears back. Zelda entered.

"Hey Samus, how you are doing?" she asked in a caring voice.

"I'm alright. I fight Knight today, so this should be interesting." Samus faced away from the door as she was putting on her armor. "I haven't checked Peach yet; do you know if- "

"Hey."

Samus turned around and saw Peach standing at the door. Her claw marks were healed and the spots where Ridley's teeth pierced her were sealed shut thanks to her stitches and she was walking fine. Peach looked at Samus with her soft eyes and she didn't look angry at all, she didn't seem mad about their argument from yesterday.

Peach simply wanted to see Samus.

"H-Hey." Said Samus as she did her best to hold back her tears.

"I'll be at the bar watching Game of Thrones if you need me." Zelda said as she left the room, she knew better than to intrude a private moment.

"So, how you doing?" Samus shifted her feet as she stood.

"I'm doing much better." Peach sat down on Samus bed. "I'm sorry for not listening to you, I get why you had little faith in me."

"I had faith." Samus sat down next Peach. "I was just worried about you, your strong and smart and you had a chance at beating him." It was getting harder for Samus to hold back her tears.

"He was nothing like Bowser, or even Ganon really. They weren't as violent as Ridley was." Peach looked down at the floor. "I should have listened."

Samus didn't like seeing Peach like this, Peach never asked how Ridley fought and Samus never told Peach how he fought. Neither of them was even responsible for how Ridley acted, even if they never argued or if Samus kept her hopes up, Ridley's actions would be no different.

"It wasn't your fault for how he acted. Fate just sucks." Samus gave Peach a small smile. Peach let out a small chuckle and looked back at Samus.

"Thanks." Peach was glad things were better between them but, she had to ask an important question that might ruin that. She knew Samus was angry, and she wanted to know if Samus felt any different.

"Are you still angry?" asked Peach. Samus looked away.

"Yes, I still want to fight him."

Peach sighed. She knew that Samus fought best when she was thinking clearly, she defeated hundreds of enemies because of this. But her anger was blinding her and Peach knew it would affect her greatly if she fought Ridley.

"Promise me, that if you do lose against Knight, you won't get angrier? That you won't get pissed that you can't fight Ridley." Peach looked at Samus with a stern yet caring look.

Samus looked at Peach, Samus was mad but, if she lost against Knight, she knew there was nothing she could about it. At that point, she would half to let karma deal with him. And while Samus still wanted to fight Ridley to the bloody end, she cared about Peach more. And after what she went through, she deserved a promise.

"I promise, anything for you." Then, without thinking, Samus put her hand on Peach's knee. Samus's heart rate sped up, her mouth opened slightly, and she was about to retract her hand except, Peach wasn't moving. Peach didn't flinch or move when her hand rested on her knee, Peach was looking at Samus with her mouth slightly open as well. Samus noticed Peach was breathing heavy and her eyes never left hers.

Samus wanted to move in and kiss her right there and then, and tell her how she felt when-

"Attention! The next Finals fight is Knight versus Samus! Knight to meeting room 2 and Samus meeting room 3 in five minutes."

Both Peach and Samus shut their mouths and Samus retracted her hand from Peach's knee.

"Good luck." Peach said with a smile, she then got up and left the room, leaving Samus alone. Samus's tears finally faded away and she smiled to herself knowing she was brave enough make the first move . . . and then have it interrupted.

"Figures." She said to herself.

Knight wasn't sitting in front of the fireplace or hanging out with Zelda at the bar as the morning went on. He was busy spying on Ridley and Ganondorf in Ridley's room.

Knight had made it his personal mission to fight Ridley, not Samus. He wasn't an expert with emotions but, he knew anger was never helpful when fighting. One had to remain calm and clear-minded if you wanted to beat someone, and Knight knew that if Samus fought Ridley her anger could cause her defeat.

Knight also felt somewhat responsible for how Ridley beat Zelda. He knew Ridley would have down it either way, but he still felt as though he added more wood to the fire. And so, he was now spying to see if there was anything he could use to his advantage, it was cheating but, Knight didn't care. He listened carefully through the crack of the door as Ridley and Ganondorf talked.

"You went overboard don't you think?" asked Ganon as he leaned against the wall.

"A little, buuuuuuuut it worked in pissing Samus off, so I say it was worth it." Ridley said as he sat on his bed playing the card game emperor.

"Yes, but you nearly killed Zelda and Peach."

"Since when are you sympathetic?"

"I'm just saying you didn't need to be as brutal to get Samus angry."

"It wouldn't have worked as well if I didn't." Ridley grinned.

Knight wasn't getting anything he wanted. He was about to leave when Ridley said-

"Although I hope she beats Knight."

This got his attention.

"If that little shit beats her, I would have done this for nothing."

"You could still win?" Ganon said sarcastically.

"That's not the point, I want Samus to lose to me in front of everyone. A freshman beats a regular and Samus looks like garbage in front of a live audience. That's my point." Ridley pointed at Ganon at his last word.

"If it were me, I would study up on that little guy, he packs quite the punch you know."

"I won't half to know, Samus will beat him, if she loses, I'm going to be pissed."

Bingo. Knight found something that was important. He already knew he had to beat Samus so he could fight Ridley, but now he knew that Ridley would be angry if he had to fight him. And that would be his advantage. Knight began making his way to the lounge when the speaker came on.

"Attention! The next Finals fight is Knight versus Samus! Knight to meeting room 2 and Samus meeting room 3 in five minutes."

Knight now made his way to the meeting room; it was time to start his mission.

Samus waited patiently for whoever would come through the door. She felt she was ready for Knight, she didn't know his moves by heart but knew enough to understand that he was very versatile. Samus closed her eyes and reminded herself of the promise she made.

No matter the outcome, she would make that promise.

Suddenly the door was kicked open, causing Samus to jump in her seat. A red squirrel wearing a blue sweater and sneakers walked in, he was holding a clipboard in one hand and cigar in the other.

"Hey there, names Conker. How are we doing today?" he said happily.

"I'm fine. Yourself?"

"Quite good actually. Anyway, no items, only the Smash Ball and please win since I bet eighty dollars on you." Conker smirked.

"I'll try my best. Alright, let's do this."

The elevator doors opened and Samus walked in.

Knight sat perfectly still in his chair as he waited. He kept thinking of different outcomes for the battle and how he could avoid attacks from Samus.

As he waited, Knight was deciding which charms to use. He removed Carefree Melody and replaced it with Baldur Shell, he kept Sharp Shadow since he wanted to do damage and avoid attacks. He then equipped Nailmaster's Glory, Dash Master, Shaman Stone, and the final charm he added was Thrones of Agony.

Knight wanted to be able to deal a heavy amount of damage but also wanted to be well protected enough to take heavy damage, hence the Baldur Shell and Shaman Stone. Dash Master added with the Nailmaster's Glory would also allow him to perform the skills he learned from the Nail Master's quicker and with Shaman Stone his spells will more damage.

Soon, a black-capped and hooded figure entered, however, it was a child. The child had a question mark on his hood and the letter M on his grey shirt, and he had a serious look on his face.

"Hello, I'm Mysterion. Do you remember the rules from last time?" He asked in a fake deep voice.

Knight said nothing.

"I'll take that as a no. Easy, no items, only the Smash Ball, and of course no killing. Got it?"

Knight said nothing.

"Oh right, you don't talk. I forgot Bentley mentioned that." He then opened the elevator. "Well, the fight awaits you."

Knight walked in and the doors closed.

At both ends of the arena, Samus and Knight walked into the arena.

The arena this time was in the shape of a perfect square. The ground was covered in snow with only the tips of the grass popping out, ten pine trees were scattered around (also covered in snow), and snow was lightly falling from above. But the snow only fell on the arena, nowhere else, Knight looked up and saw a floating platform with four Chilly's making snow.

"Get your coats, everybody, because this is going to cold." Said Howard.

"Wow, that line sucked." Said Kreese.

"Like you could do better."

"Really? Folks don't worry about wearing a coat because this battle will heat up any snow that falls!" shouted Kreese.

". . . That was better."

Knight and Samus walked to the center of the arena and took their fighting stances. Samus took a deep breath, even though they were about to fight, it was just a tournament.

"Good luck Knight." Said Samus.

Knight simply stared.

"FIGHT!"

Samus fired an ice missile and afterward began charging her arm cannon. Knight used Baldur Shell to block the missile and dashed past Samus, cutting her thanks to Sharp Shadow. Knight then shot a Shade Soul but missed, Samus was in ball form rolling away.

She went back to normal and began rapid firing at Knight, thanks to Dash Master, Knight was able to dodge most of the shots. A few hit him but nothing fatal. The battle was range versus close courters. Samus kept firing every laser and missile she had while Knight was forced to run and dodge since it was difficult to get close.

Soon he had an opening, he fired a Shade Soul and it was a direct hit. Samus fell back on the ground, the impact was hard and her head hitting the ground didn't help. She got up quickly and readied her cannon but couldn't see Knight anywhere. Suddenly she felt a sting of pain from behind as Knight ran and did a Powerslash at the same time. While doing so he Sharp Shadowed through Samus which caused more pain.

Samus had one knee on the ground but was able to lift her cannon, but right before she could shoot, Knight fired another Shade Soul. Sending Samus back to the ground. Rage started to fuel her, she wasn't necessarily getting mad at Knight, she was mad because she was losing. Samus went into ball form and started rolling towards Knight, she knew he was too quick for her to shoot him. So, she thought if she could get close enough, she could take him down.

Knight tried swinging his nail at the ball that was rolling around him but Samus proved to be too fast. Samus then left three bombs and rolled away, the bombs went off and he was sent flying into the air. Right before Knight came crashing down, he saw the Smash Ball hidden at the top of one of the pine trees. He used his Monarch Wings to move closer to it and then dashed across the air. He was now at the tree and was about to begin climbing when Samus fired a missile at the tree. Bark and pine needles were sent everywhere and Knight was sent back a few feet from the tree. The tree toppled and the ball was sent rolling across the arena.

Samus began running towards the ball. If she could finish it right here and now, she would be one step closer to fighting Ridley. The ball was almost at the edge of the arena but stopped right near the edge. Knight saw Samus aiming her gun at the ball and needed to act quick. If she won, he failed. And the worst part was that his friend would get hurt by Ridley. He quickly shot a Shade Soul at the ball but didn't aim at the ball, he shot near it. The force of the soul sent the ball over the cliff and into the water below.

No one would get to Final Smash.

Samus growled out of frustration, she turned towards Knight and charged her cannon and fired. Knight jumped to his left, dodging the attack. Samus started rapid firing again but Knight was still too fast, Knight then jumped into the air and went higher thanks to his Monarch Wings. He then fired a Shade Soul from above, Samus dodged it, but while she was directed, Knight was running up to her and was charging all his energy into his nail, once near Samus he used a skill called Great Slash, all his energy put into one simple attack.

The impact was on Samus gut which sent her backward, she was still standing but was now having trouble doing so. She then fell to her knees and her head hung down. She felt pathetic, she lost, and she knew it. She looked up and saw Knight standing afar from her, she was angry she lost, she was angry she wouldn't get to fight Ridley, but Knight was only fighting because he had to. It was the Smash Brothers Tournament; this was bound to happen. She fell forward and was left laying down, unmoving.

The audience cheered at Knight's victory and even began chanting "KNIGHT! KNIGHT! KNIGHT!". Knight walked up to the unconscious Samus and put his stubby hand on her shoulder. He felt bad for winning but knew this was the best thing for her.

Soon a few Metroid's came flying in and carried Samus away. The elevator door came out and Knight walked in. Samus was safe now.

Samus woke up in the infirmary and was greeted with Peach and Zelda looking at her. Samus groaned as she tried to sit herself up, but Peach stopped her.

"Hey, rest. You're in no rush here." Said Peach with a caring smile. Samus listened and laid back down.

"You fought really well out there." Said Zelda.

"I figured you'd kick some ass." Peach smirked.

"Thanks, guys." Samus started blushing "But, I lost. Knight was beating me easily."

"You still fought well." Said Zelda. "And look who came to see you." Zelda pointed to Samus's left and behind Peach was Knight.

"Hey, Knight. Nice fighting out there." Said Samus.

Knight said nothing.

"Alright, I'll leave you to rest. See you around." Zelda said before leaving. Knight followed along, he simply wanted to check on Samus to see if she was alright. Know that she was, he didn't need to stay any longer.

That and he felt Peach wanted to be alone with her.

After Zelda and Knight left, Peach and Samus awkwardly stared at each other. Peach felt nervous but spoke regardless.

"So . . .you- "

"I'm keeping my promise." Said Samus "I wish I could fight him but, I made a promise to you. And I'm not breaking it."

Peach smiled at Samus; she was glad Samus was having better control over her anger. It made her so happy that she wanted to lean in and kiss her. But there were people walking around in the infirmary and Peach wanted their kiss to be in private. Peach noticed a TV remote on the side table and picked it up.

"Well, since you need to rest, want to watch some TV?"

"Sure."

Peach and Samus spent the rest of the day in the infirmary together, watching whatever show interested them.

Knight sat at the bar alone watching a cartoon show called "The Simpsons". He didn't understand one bit of it but it kept his attention. As he sat he heard heavy footsteps from behind, he then heard someone sit next to him and heard the tapping of a finger to the table.

He turned to his left and was now starring at a very angry Ridley.

"You just had to ruin it didn't you?" he said. "I did all this for nothing, because of you." Ridley knocked his knuckles on the table and Sly passed down a glass of beer. Ridley downed it in one shot and set the glass back on the table.

"I want you to know this, when we fight, I'm showing no mercy, no sympathy and no care for your safety. You will have the fight of your life and it ain't going to end well." Ridley knocked on the table again and downed another glass of beer. "Just so you know." Ridley gave Knight a fake smile.

Knight stared. Knight didn't fear Ridley; any threat Ridley was throwing was having no effect. He completed his mission, protect Samus. Any worry he had was gone, all he had to do was survive. And if Knight could speak, he would tell Ridley that a maggot was more threating.

"Speechless huh?" Ridley got up. "See you tomorrow, Knight."