Hey guys, I have NO IDEA at all what Aritia looks like, having never played Fire Emblem before, so bear with me, okay? D:

Haha, I finished this chapter the same day I finished the last one. :D I was feeling evil so I didn't post it. Don't kill me! D:

DemonPanther: ZeldaxMath IS overused. xD Oh well. Too bad.

Yes, of course he will. :D

Naw, didn't have enough to write about. xD Even though love triangles are cool.

Possibly. –twiddles thumbs-

DD: Don't set me on fire! I don't have a cape like Marth does … xD So it won't be fun, setting me on fire! –sets Marth's cape on fire- xDD

Solo384: Thanks! It's so hard to find the perfect song. D:

DevilishDuck: That's great! :D That makes me feel good.

Anxiously, huh? xD

Arauru: Haha, that couple's awesome. :D

Yay! :D

Syunikiss: Yay! :DD –grins like a maniac- I think it's just me having too much time on my hands during the summer vacation though. xD

WolfKitteh: Well, you see, hands sleep like this … -insert long explanation here-

Drip.

Drop.

Splish.

Marth blinked his eyes open, feeling something wet slide down his nose. 'Where am I …?' he wondered, sitting up.

He was in a meadow, the grass dead and limp, the trees charred and black. There was no sign of life anywhere, apart from the soft pitter patter of the rain.

It was a cold, grey world.

Marth smiled sadly. "Aritia. Home …" Abandoning the depressing landscape, he set off towards the castle ahead of him, his eyes locked on it.

When you walk away I count the steps that you take
Do you see how much I need you right now

He trudged on, his steps never faltering. Sometimes he would break into a run, the cerulean orbs never shifting position.

When you're gone
The pieces of my heart are missing you

The prince's surroundings were always giving off a sense of desperation, misery and distress. It showed signs of battle – how the once flourishing place came to become a ruin.

It mirrored his feelings perfectly.

When you're gone
The face I came to know is missing too

I miss you …

Marth came to a stop once he reached the doors of the once majestic castle, the stone yellowed with age.

I've never felt this way before
Everything that I do reminds me of you

Marth pulled out a small necklace, holding it gently in his hands.

"Take this, okay?" Zelda placed the small necklace in the prince's hands when he was just about to leave. "Don't want you forgetting us!"

And the clothes you left, they lie on the floor
And they smell just like you, I love the things that you do

Suddenly, he clutched it tightly, feeling the metal bite into his skin.

We were made for each other
Out here forever

Without wasting another second, the Aritian prince rushed through the doors and into the ruined castle, trying to suppress the surfacing memories. He dashed through the familiar hallways, down towards the castle dungeons where his hope lay.

All I ever wanted was for you to know
Everything I'd do, I'd give my heart and soul
I can hardly breathe I need to feel you here with me

Arriving at the dark and damp Aritian dungeon, Marth took a torch and lit it, illuminating the hallway. He noticed that every step he took echoed off the walls, his shadow loomed dark and menacing, the cells containing the skeletons of victims who weren't lucky enough to be released, their skulls leering at him. He shivered visibly.

When you're gone
The pieces of my heart are missing you

"Princess Zelda?" he called, his voice echoing through the long hallway.

No answer.

His hope faltering with each step he took; each look he gave. There was never any trace of the princess.

When you're gone
The face I came to know is missing too

Suddenly, he nearly tripped over something on the ground. He knelt down, lowering his torch next to it –

It was Zelda, her face still and serene.

"Princess Zelda!" he took her hand into his, feeling for a pulse.

Nothing.

Not one single beat of any sort.

"No …" he whispered. Marth lifted Zelda off from the ground, hugging her cold body close to him.

The prince felt something wet slide down his cheek. He let the tears flow freely, the crystalline droplets of water falling onto the still princess' face.

I would hold you in my arms
I would take the pain away

"I love you!" he cried, clutching her closer to him, never wanting to let go. "I love you …" he whispered again, closing his eyes shut, willing her to come back to him.

There's nothing I wouldn't do
To hear your voice again

"Don't cry …" a weak voice said, a small, frail hand gently touching his face, wiping away the tears. Marth's eyes snapped open, revealing the elfin princess staring back at him, a small smile gracing her lips.

"You're okay!"

"Yes, I'm okay," Zelda smiled. Her hand glowed blue for a split second, then the small blue light escaped from her fingers, transforming into a transparent young woman, her gaze sad as she surveyed them.

"Who are you?" Marth stared at her suspiciously.

She smiled. 'The book,' was all she said.

Zelda felt the prince stiffen. "What about the book?"

"Wait – Are you the person who wrote the diary?" Zelda asked, curious.

The ghost did not answer, but instead pleaded, "Help me."

"Is it Hiroshi?"

The former princess nodded.

Zelda's eyes first showed uncertainty, then suddenly, they became hardened with determination. "I'll help you in whatever way I can."

"But princess -" Marth started.

And I've hurt myself by hurting you

Sometimes I just want to hide 'cause it's you I miss

Zelda placed a finger on the prince's lips, smiling. "No. I want to help her."

Marth sighed. "I guess I can't stop you, then."

Zelda smiled. "Exactly."

Oh, it's dangerous
It's so out of line to try to turn back time

She stood up unsteadily, Marth supporting her. Zelda gave the princess a glance – the look between them seemed to explain everything.

"How exactly are you going to help?" Marth asked hesitantly.

"I'm calling Hiroshi's spirit back with my magic," Zelda responded, already preparing to concentrate on her power, her Triforce glowing furiously.

"But you're weak right now -"

"It's either now or never, Marth," Zelda said calmly, her fingers now glowing.

Marth gave in. "Alright."

So baby I will wait for you
Cause I don't know what else I can do

The prince reluctantly moved away from Zelda as the room glowed brighter and brighter. The ghost of the princess was nearly invisible, but one could still see her eyes shut tightly, her body motionless.

"Gods of the Underworld," Zelda whispered, "Allow the souls to reunite. Allow them to finally find peace."

Suddenly, the room became blindingly bright. Marth turned his head away, shielding his eyes from the light with his arm. All he could hear was Zelda's scream and a tinkling sound.

I really need you in my life
No matter what I have to do, I'll wait for you

Just as suddenly as the light came, it disappeared, leaving the room much darker in contrast.

"Zelda …?"

Baby I will wait for you
If it's the last thing I do

The princess lay in the center of the room, her skin pale, her eyelids covering the usually vibrant blue eyes. There was a trickle of blood coming out the side of her mouth, terribly red against her ashen skin.

"ZELDA!" Marth screamed, running towards her. It was a horrible feeling of déjà vu, except this time, there was a sense of finality. It felt as if she was truly gone.

Gone from the world.

I never felt nothing in the world like this before
Now I'm missing you

He hugged her close, knowing that her heart was cold and still inside her body. Never to see the beautiful blue eyes twinkling again; never again see the lips turn up in a smile; never again to hear her laughter, her speech …

And I'm wishing you would come back through my door

"I should've never let her do it," he whispered, his bangs covering his eyes, brimming with tears.

Why did you have to go? You could have let me know
So now I'm all alone

Behind the mourning prince, two ghostly figures were reunited for the first time in centuries. One broke away first, gesturing towards the figure of the Aritian.

The other shook his head roughly. He's an Aritian. You know what the Aritians did to us.

Yes but, the young woman replied angrily, Zelda – the girl – helped us reunite. The least we could do is to resurrect her.

The man closed his eyes. Fine.

The former princess smiled. Thank you, Hiroshi.

You'll owe me for this, Hiroshi cracked a smile, a hint of his old character coming back.

No way, the princess teased. Let's do it. With that, she floated towards Marth, taping him lightly on the shoulder. The prince whirled around, his eyes red from crying.

We'll help Zelda, the princess said gently. Please, let us?

"No!" he answered harshly. "You're the reason she died, and you know it."

Please! she pleaded. We can bring her back!

The prince hesitated, then nodded once, stepping back. The two ghosts floated up to the still princess.

The two of them joined hands, as the princess placed the other over Zelda's heart. Her hand seemed to fill up with gold, no longer transparent. The color spread into Zelda's immobile body, covering her from head to toe.

Girl you could have stayed

With you not around it's a little bit more than I can stand

The color came back into Zelda's cheeks, her cheeks flushing a gentle red; her lips returned to its normal color; her finger gave a small twitch as they too, became a normal humanly color. Her eyes slowly fluttered open, revealing her cerulean eyes.

And all my tears they keep running down my face
Why did you turn away?

"Zelda!" Marth rushed towards her as the two ghosts retreated.

"M-Marth?" Zelda whispered, her eyes only half-open as she felt herself being lifted into the prince's strong arms.

"Zelda … I thought you died. I thought I lost you yet again," he clutched her tightly, as if she was his lifeline.

"Well, I'm back, aren't I?" Zelda smiled weakly.

"Yes … you're back, and that's all that matters," he whispered, his tears falling gently into her hair, glistening in the light.

Suddenly, Marth felt a gentle squeeze in his heart. Looking at Zelda's peaceful figure, he knew it was now or never.

"Zelda, I …" the princess looked up, puzzled. Marth gulped, and started again. "I … I love you, Zelda," he whispered, leaning down towards the princess.

Zelda's eyes widened as she felt warm lips touch her own. Then, slowly, slowly, she let her eyes close gently.

The two ghosts smiled, the young woman in Hiroshi's embrace. The two glowed brightly, then they faded away, soon disappearing completely.

The two royals broke away from each other, each gasping slightly for air, staring into each other's eyes.

Zelda's eyes twinkled merrily. "I love you too, Marth." She brought his face closer to hers, and once again, their lips brushed together.

Once they broke away from each other, Marth smiled. "We should leave now, shouldn't we, princess?"

"Of course."

BTW, the songs I used were 1. When you're gone by Avril Lavigne 2. Hurt by Christina Aguilera and 3. Wait for you by Elliott Yamin.

Great. After I finished writing this, I just realized I perfectly well used Bye Bye by Mariah Carey – Oh well, too late. xD

I'm writing another fanfic – a oneshot, I think. It's called Link's Spoon. xDD Read and review it when it's out?

I think I'm almost done this fanfic! D:

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