I have dancing on the brain, but I can't dance...
Important Info:
1) Meta Knight is based on the anime Hoshi no Kaabii, where he's more of a father/teacher figure to Kirby
2) Lucario is female and Greninja is male.
Huh again, they don't make an appearance...I should fix that!
...in the next one.
Disclaimer: Um…no.
EDIT: Corrected some spelling mistakes and adjusted a few sentences. Sorry guys, I'm embarrassed and slightly ashamed about putting this out with those kind of mistakes...Anyway, thank you to 'Guest' (Can I call you 'The Guest'? Hehe) for point those out. Thanks!
One, Two, Three...One, Two, Three...
Sum: In which Ike still can't dance but more importantly there is fluffy, family, bonding time across the ages.
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Zelda hissed again.
"Sorry..." The vanguard grimaced with her.
"It's...okay...really." The two stopped dancing, letting the Queen of Hyrule take a breather.
Ike raked a hand through his hair, taking a step away from the female Hyrulian. "I just can't dance..."
"Nonsense!" Peach interjected, a smile on her lips. "Everyone can learn! It just takes time...!" The blond princess giggled, leaned closer and stated, "It took Mario almost seven months to learn!"
There was a sour note, a high pitched note, and a harsh scratching sound, making all of them cringe.
"P-P-Peach!" Mario gawked, his face turning red. Link and Luigi looked at the red clad plumber, both with surprised faces. The oldest brother tried to hide his embarrassment, slouching in his chair. The swordsman sent the green clad plumber an amused grin as he addressed Mario, "You couldn't dance?"
"L-let's just continue playing!"
The younger brother chuckled and brought the mouthpiece of the trumpet back up to his lips. Mario sighed, pulling the violin and bow up and starting from the beginning. However, the doors to the room were shoved open and Pit came running in dragging not only Sheik, but also his darker counterpart.
"I found her! And Pittoo!"
Kuro yanked out of the other's grasp. "Grrr!" And he grabbed the others toga, yanking him close. "How many times do I have to tell you, don't call me that!?"
"Ehehehe...ummm..." Pit shrugged. Before anything could occur Zelda smoothly separated them. Sheik gave them a bored look, then checked her harp afraid that it may have been damaged in the trek here. To her relief it was fine.
"Hey, Sheik over here." Link called out. She trotted over to the set of chairs for the 'band'. The sheikah carefully sat down to Luigi's right and gently strummed her harp. She pointedly ignored the sad look from the blond swordsman. She plucked a simple melody, fit for dancing, letting the others catch the tune. Link joined with the fife, the two instruments at first clashing at the before harmonizing. The brothers added their instruments; Luigi taking another minute to grasp the beat.
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Pit grinned at the fallen angel, trailing him towards the row of empty seats. Kuro flopped into a vacant chair, crossing his arms, trying to ignore his lighter counterpart.
"Come on, Kuro! Don't be such a wet blanket!" The Captain of the Royal Guards poked the others shoulder."It'll be fun!"
The fallen angel glared.
He rolled his eyes. "Why don't you go and dance with Peach?"
"Ugh! No way! I can't believe you dragged me here."
"Psh...as if. You wanted to come!"
The fallen angel poked the other. "Why, then? If you 'know' " he gave a few air quotes at the word, "me so well, then why?"
"Ummm..." The Captain of the Royal Guards hummed.
Zelda smoothly intervened. "Relax Kuro. Why not enjoy it for a little? No one's going to force you to dance. Just sit and take pleasure in the music."
His wings flickered out, "Tch..."
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He had been enjoying himself so far. The emperor had danced with Peach, Zelda, and Bubbles; he'd watched in amusement and sympathy as Ike tried to dance with white haired tactician once the Queen of Hyrule had enough. Falcon swirled by with Peach, the blond laughing as they passed by. The racer was also chuckling, not really following any specific dance. Robin became Zelda's new partner and the two gracefully twirled around the room, where as the Captain of the Royal Guards was trying to teach Lucina how to dance.
It was a nice change of pace from all the matches and he had to remember to thank the Mushroom Kingdom's Princess for suggesting this. He smiled as Ike collapsed into the empty chair adjacent to him. "Tired?"
"Yeah..." The vanguard replied, releasing a deep breath and sliding down the chair a bit. "...I just can't get it."
"You're too nervous...and you're concentrating on your feet too much. Look at your partner, and guide her."
"Easy for you to say...I'm no were near as graceful as you..."
The emperor flushed lightly at the compliment. "I'm not..." he shook his head. "...I appreciate the compliment, Ike."
He shrugged and smiled at Marth. "It's true." And then he returned to watching the dance floor. "Hey, when did Pit learn to dance, anyway? He couldn't last tournament..."
"I don't know..." the emperor admitted. He turned towards the fallen angel a few seats away.
"Tch, don't look at me." He scuffed his sandal on the floor. "Probably sometime after the whole Hades thing."
"Huh..." the Crimea native responded. "Hey, what about Mario and Luigi? Didn't know they could play instruments...Doesn't it seem like Mario should have the trumpet? And Luigi the violin?"
Marth nodded, "I thought so to…to answer your question it seems they learned for a party of some sort."
The three lapsed into silence, watching the dancers glide around the room, switching partners and just having fun. Zelda and Falcon were taking a slower pace, no doubt at the Queen of Hyrule's suggestion. The Mushroom Kingdom's ruler was now hovering around the Princess of Ylisse and Robin. And Pit sat by the 'band'.
"...Lucina may be your blood, but she isn't quite as graceful as you out there." Ike commented.
Curious, the Emperor of Akaneia focused on said woman, who was in the arms of Robin. He couldn't help but watch as the white haired man guided his descendent. Lucina was nervous even with Peach's helpful words and the gentleness of Robin. She was staring at her feet, much like Ike had been doing. The white haired tactician smiled and said something to her. She nodded, straightened, and lifted her gaze to his.
And Robin blushed. Marth frowned. He liked Robin; he wasn't a terrible man. In fact, the few times they'd collaborated the tactician was a solid ally. Still…something stirred inside of the emperor when the white haired man gently pulled her closer. Peach ushered the two back to dancing. He felt a little better when there was more space between the two once they began dancing again. Still, Marth watched them with a critical eye. And then, his descendant tripped somehow. The Emperor of Akaneia tensed seeing Lucina stumble into the tactician.
And he was blushing. Again.
With a very, gentle smile...and...and...he'd better not get his face too close to her's...No...
Marth stood up, briskly walked over, and laid a hand on the white haired man's shoulder to gain his attention.
And maybe pull him away from his descendent.
But just a little. Subtly of course.
"If I may?"
Lucina blushed, "Oh! Of course, Hero-King!" She immediately answered before Robin could answer.
He laughed, "Remember Lucina, it's just Marth."
"Ah, yes Her- Ah, Marth..."
And he swept here away.
From Robin.
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"You're doing well. Just relax."
Lucina nodded, but if anything she wound herself up more. The emperor halted, and she had to as well.
"Take a deep breath."
She nodded, slowly inhaled, and exhaled.
"Let's start with a simple waltz."
"I understand the basics thanks to Peach and Pit."
He grinned. "Alright, then I step forward with my left foot..."
"And I step back with my right." She finished, immediately doing so.
"Keep your eyes on mine." He reminded. "I'll step diagonally with my right foot, and you step with your left."
She almost stepped with her right foot, but corrected herself.
"Good!" They continued with this, Marth guiding her and before long the two were elegantly gliding around the room.
"You've progressed well." The emperor complemented, smiling at her.
She grinned back, "It's all thanks to you, Marth! You have my thanks."
"None needed," he continued to lead. "If I may ask, did you never learn how to dance?"
"I'm afraid not...there were some..." the Princess of Ylisse hesitated, sifting through her memories. "...there were some extreme circumstances that prevented my learning." They had slowed their pace. Just before she dropped her gaze, Marth saw the sadness and pain flicker in the azure orbs.
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to-"
"Please, don't apologize. You...you have nothing to apologize for. Please, teach me more." Lucina requested, offering a small smile. "I would like to dance with my father when I return home."
The emperor of Akaneia nodded, "Of course. You have the basics mastered, let's add a quarter turn." And Marth found himself with the sudden urge to make her smile as much as possible during her time here.
And keep an eye on Robin.
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Kuro smirked as Robin sat beside Ike. "...Blocked."
The male tactician glared. "Shut up."
The vanguard glanced between the two who were scowling at each other. "Umm...what?"
I'm not a big fan of Robin/Lucina. I just can't get behind it...of course, I can't get behind any Robin/Future Children...I guess it rubs me the wrong way...and yes that goes for both the male and female Robin. Anyway, there's nothing wrong with it, but I just don't care for it...obviously...so yeah. I'm not going to go bashing the pairing though. Just Marth being protective of his great-great-somenumberofgreat-grandaugther.
Anyway, some Marth/Lucina family bonding…er, extended family? Time traveling family bonding?
This one turned out to be quite long...and I had other things I wanted to put in here...like Kuro dancing...and some Sheik time, but I figured this was long enough.
And regarding Mario and Luigi and learning instruments for a party, well...anyone remember Mario Party 1? And the mini-game, Band Stand? If not, it's a mini-game where you played one of three instruments (violin, trumpet, drum) or conducted.
Have a great weekend!
ZeroGravityDog out!