"Princess, do we really have to say this?"

Zelda rolled her eyes. "For the third time, Link, yes. As strange as it is to admit it, we owe both of them a lot for all they've done."

"You mean like how one made us lose our bodies to Tabuu and the other stuck us in a fiery and wintery hell?"

Zelda paused. Link's logic was quite good. Still, those authors were certainly no lot to trifle with. "…Yes, Link, like those. Still, they're both avid supporters of our series and have provided Nintendo with a lot of money over the years. They represent only a very small portion of the millions of people who have helped the company over the decades. We owe them."

"It's still stupid. I mean, they claim to be 'ZeLinkers' or whatever, but they just put us through a lot of crap."

"They're no worse than many of the other authors here. Remember the one who turned Marth into a girl for kicks?"

"Which one?"

Once again, Zelda was given pause. "You've been reading those 'Truth or Dare' stories, haven't you?"

"Uh…You know what, let's just get this done."

Zelda patted the hero in mock condescension. "That's my man. Turn on that camera so that we can get this done."

"Right…How do I do that?"

Ten minutes later.

"Thanks, Snake."

"Whatever, Princess. Just remember that it's the button that says 'on'."

As the mercenary left, Zelda shut the door to the tech room. Though the room was still cramped by half-baked ideas—remnants from the short war that had taken place recently—the computers were miraculously untouched. Shoving aside some sort of wing, Zelda picked up the paper with the message on it. "Alright, Link. Ready?"

"Yes ma'am!"

"Love the enthusiasm."

Intertwining their hands, Zelda and Link began to speak as one. "Ladies and gentlemen, on behalf of the sleeping authors PitFTW and Foxpilot, we would like to make an announcement. It has come to our attention that more than half of those who pledged to enter the Valentine's Day contest did not finish, with many not even writing an entry in the first place. Therefore, it is with a little reluctance that we extend the contest deadline until March 31 of the year 2011.

"Use this time wisely, as not doing so will—and we mean will—result in writing that is below what you are capable of. Therefore, we strongly encourage you to write your stories over the next several weeks rather than submit them at the last minute. Furthermore, please try to spread out the story into chapters."

"That was kinda awkward."

"Link, it's don—hey, what's this scrawl down here?"

"It wasn't there a moment ago. It looks like…"

"Foxpilot's writing. Figures he'd add something. Can you make it out, Link?"

"Yeah…'MessengerofDreams, do not feel special. This had been decided before you wrote your entry. We (I) just hadn't gotten around to updating the ad. Also, apologies for sounding like a Bass-Tardis.' What's a 'Bass-Tardis'?"

"Probably a self-censored swear."

A loud knock rattled the door, followed by a female's yelling. "Anyone in there? I have major hacking plans today and I'm not gonna be delayed!"

Link sighed. "Great, PitFTW is up. Let's book it before she decides to hack the door open."

Zelda gave her boyfriend a wry smile. "So much for the Triforce of Courage."

"Please don't start with that."

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That's right, all. You who have procrastinated get a few more weeks to submit your entries. You have to get moving, though, because rushed chapters don't generally turn out well, no matter what reviewers might say. Remember, you're competing for prizes and pride!

Those of you who have finished your stories and think you need editing, best to edit now. We won't reveal what ticked us off (other than some... stuff). But there's a pretty good reason we're extending the deadline. If you feel your story has been rushed or it needs editing, use this opportunity! Please!

Some of you have already written some astounding pieces, so you don't have to fret too much. (We can't say who you are yet, sorry!) But for those who had grand plans but not enough time, and for those who started but didn't finish, this is your lucky day! WE WILL NOT EXTEND THE DEADLINE AGAIN!

Thank you, and goodnight.