Chapter 2 – Subspacian Kingdoms
"Valentine, Sanctuary, Resurrect, let's go, we done with this pla-"
"Stay away," Mario shouted out, "You're under arrest for damage of property, intentional bodily harm, and terroristic threats."
"Sorry if we can't stay for a cup of tea, brawlers, but we got other plans."
Seven years ago is where this all began. But my love for you...
"Marth, do you have any disagreements?" Zelda looks at Marth with a sharp look in her eyes.
"No, everything is perfect. Peach takes the west, Dedede the south, you the east, and I will have the North," Marth replies, repeating what they discussed for an hour.
This is perfect; I have a great angle of the island. Now I can daydream about her and look at the island where she works in.
Peach cheerfully shouts with her high pitched voice, "Being ruler of the Plains is going to be fun; I take relaxing walks on the grass fields, sing to the Auroroses1, and..."
"Peach, it's still not a time to celebrate!" Zelda slamming her hands on the table. "We have to capture the evil brawlers still, and the shadow bugs are still out there multiplying and causing havoc!"
"I-I'm sor-r-y." Peach stutters, using all her might not to cry.
"Dedede, please take Peach out for a short breather." Marth looking directly at him hoping that he understands.
"O-Okay," Dedede jumps off his chair. "Come on Peach, let's walk and talk."
After a few moments King Dedede & Princess Peach left the meeting room.
"Zelda, you have to more compassion towards your comrades. We all have our troubles but it's no reason to express it on others"
"I know, it just the Constitution of Subspace was really stressful..."
"I know people didn't completely agree with the Constitution but it was a sacrifice that was necessary."
Ever since Samus and the scientists told us, about a year ago, that any dimensional crossovers, other than brawls, can cause them stay in subspace permanently and destroy their original home dimension. It was the worst news I've ever heard. So we, the royalty made the constitution for protection of our home dimension and I didn't agree with it at the end. Now I can't be with you but I must do what is right for the people.
"And not only that," Zelda continues as if she did not hear him. "The shadow bugs seem to get worse as time continues on."
"But Zelda, we have the Guardians to fend out any enemies that the shadow bugs produce."
"You have a point, Marth, but I just wanted to protect her. She's a good friend, and I won't live with myself if she was hurt."
"Oh Zelda!" Peach runs to Zelda, hugging her, "I didn't know cared so much for me"
"I'm sorry Peach for scolding you earlier, it just that..."
"No, you have a point; we are still in a time of great troubles and we should take full precautions"
Marth whispers to Dedede, "Why did you return so soon?"
"She said 'I want to return and see Zelda', so we came back."
"It was a right choice; They seem to pass the threshold from child to adult, and soon they will be in their prime of their royalty."
"And what about you?" Dedede asked.
"What about me?" Marth confused in what Dedede said.
"I been noticing that you've been distracted and focusing on other matters, ever since we signed the Constitution."
"It's nothing, just thinking of how to handle the evil brawlers and shadow bugs."
I hope he buys the lie. In reality, I can't stop thinking about her. Now that I can't be with her what do I do with my life?
"You cannot fool me, I been King for decades in my dimension, what is truly bothering you?"
Marth eyes widen and turns around after analyzing what he said. "She's nothing that concerns us!"
"I see." said calmly by Dedede
"I don't love her!" shouting in a whispering tone.
"Hm, hm, hm; Who said anything about love?"
Marth's hands starts to shake, "It was just a slip of the tongue, the stress of the meeting is getting to he."
Dedede is skeptical but plays along, feeling that Marth doesn't talk about right now, "If you say so, and relax a little, you shaking a more than an earthquake."
"Will do"
That was a close one, I can to be more careful in what I say for now on.
"Come on boys, we decided that we're going to have a picnic." Peach excitingly shouts with a few waves to indicate that she was referring to them.
Marth immediately switches to a smile, "Alright, the day is getting short."
The picnic went great. Kirby, a master chef, prepared the food. Zelda and I, living in an earlier era in time, have never tried many of the foods that we were served. We enjoyed the food and after we finished we played a few games while we were out there. But now that is over, I can go back to my room and dawdle in my emotions about her...
"The sun has set, young lord. Do you wish for me to prepare your bed for your slumber?" formally asks Ike while he enters the room.
Ike, I told you, you don't have speak to me like that. We're all on the same level in this dimension. Ah... Just go with it Marth.
"No, just bring me a glass of water and have yourself a good night."
"Thank you, your majesty."
Marth finished watching the sunset. After a few minutes, he proceeds to his bed. Ike walks in, bringing in the water, before Marth sits on his bed. Marth accepts the water and nods to Ike to show that he approves. Ike walks out of Marth's room and closes the door. Marth lays on his bed and gets comfortable.
Another night of unreachable dreams; I wish...I can...just reach it...and...take a... hold on...it.
Marth's eyes slowly closed. And while his eyes was closing for sleep, a tear formed. After a while his eyes were completely shut and the tear ran down.
"Marth..."
"Samus, where are you?"
"Grab my hand and be with me."
"I can't find you; where are you?"
"Marth-th..."
Samus' voice faints away and Marth yells out to her with great strength and sorrow.
"Samus! Samus! Don't leave me yet, I can find you!"
A calming voice from a man starts talking to Marth.
"No need to yell, she will be yours"
Marth yells out in rage, "What do you know?"
"I know many things; things relating to secrets of dimensions all the way to your desires."
"You don't nothing about my desires, you're just a voice."
"Turn around and say that again."
Marth slowly turns and see a man with a brown worn down robe. The only feature you can see is the mouth and it was emotionless.
Then the robed man open his mouth and spoke, "I have noticed that you and I have something in common"
"Like what?"
"You love someone and I love someone. But we cannot reach them."
What is this robed freak talking about?
"And why are you telling me this?"
"'Cause I believe you and I can help each other."
An amulet appears between the robed man and him, with a gold base shaped as vines and in the center with a smooth oval-shaped glass piece.
Out of curiosity, Marth asked, "What does the amulet have to do anything?"
"Take it and once you do, you will obey me with the reward of your desires being fulfilled."
I don't want to take it, but why do I feel the urge that I have to? Do I have a desire to do anything to get to her?
Skeptical at first, Marth gives in to his urge and reaches for the amulet. His hands starts to shake, eyes widen, Do I really want to do this? his heart pounds like a drum. After a few moments he was in grabbing reach, It's just a dream, and takes a firm grab on the amulet. He pulls it closer to get a better view then looks at the robed man.
The robed man puts a grin on his face, "You have made your choice, in time you will hear my voice again. But for now, just keep hold of that desire to be with her, 'Marth'!"
Ike gently shakes Marth awake, "Marth! Marth!"
Still tired, manages to ask Ike, "What is going on?"
"You overslept; it is noon and you've yet to have any nourishment. A meeting is being held in about an hour."
"Get my food ready, I'll be out in ten minutes. I must change into the proper gear."
"At once, your highness."
Ike quickly dashes to the kitchen.
That Ike, he will never change.
Marth reaches to scratch his head and feels a hard object. He pulls his hand down and looks at it.
It's...The Amulet! But it was just a dream or was it? Could it be true, that I can be with her, Will I listen to someone that I've never seen just for my own desires?
...Yes, I will. Soon Samus, you and I can live in paradise. I just have to wait for his voice again.
Marth slowly grins.
Seven years ago is where this all began. But my love for you...is greater than the dimensional laws. I will do anything for you.
~Notes~
1Auroros(es)are bird-like enemies in Super Smash Bros. Brawl's The Subspace Emissary. It usually hovers in one spot until the player comes into range after diving from the sky, jabbing its beak into the ground. Auroroses usually come in flocks. {And yes that is the correct spelling for singular and plural.}