Hey this is Shelby. I just wanted to get a note in even though it's Vicki's chapter. We're probably getting these chapters out too fast for you to keep up and I'm sorry about that. However, it might be a couple days before there's another one up so I guess this makes up for it.

A/N: Hey so I know the borders between different POV's in the other chapters haven't been showing up. Sorry about that. We're still new to this. Hopefully they'll work now. Just try to follow.

*________Chapter_5__________*

Mario woke up in what looked like the dungeon inside the castle. His thoughts immediately went to Luigi and Peach. He leapt up and nervously looked around himself, trying to think of a way to escape. He'd been in nearly every room in the castle- except the dungeon. Nobody knew why Peach still had the dungeon. It was never used. The only criminal was Bowser and Mario had always been able to defeat him without the process of locking him up.

Mario heard footsteps coming his way. He backed away from the bars as Meta Knight approached him. Mario gave him a surprised look. Although Meta Knight was technically a villain, he had always been helpful. He had never even joined Tabuu a few months ago during the whole Subspace problem.

Meta Knight realized what Mario was thinking and turned away.

"W-What's-a going on?" Mario asked.

"Can't say," Meta Knight said without turning around.

"Why are you-a in here?"

"Bowser told me to check on you."

"You're-a working for Bowser?"

Meta Knight didn't answer.

"Why?" Mario persisted.

Meta Knight turned around. He stole a quick glance at the door before speaking. "Ganondorf has united all of the villains in an attempt to get revenge on all of you."

"All of us?" Mario asked.

"Well... Most of the villains just want revenge on their specific enemies. However, I believe Ganondorf just wants power. He thinks that by causing a disturbance, all of you will join together to defeat us. He's knocking out minor people so we will not be too out numbered. I'm almost positive he just wants to get Link and Zelda in the same room. If he gets the Triforce, he will even be able to control the very same people who are on his 'team.'"

"And why are you-a telling me all of-a dis?" Mario asked. Normally the plan isn't revealed until the end, when there was nothing anyone could do to stop it (even though they always did). Meta Knight just practically told him everything that was going on; everything Ganondorf probably wanted to keep a secret.

Meta Knight was about to answer when a door opened and Bowser came in. He glared at Mario, then turned to Meta Knight.

"You should go talk to Dedede," Bowser said, "Wolf knows Kirby's whereabouts."

Meta Knight nodded (how does he nod if his head is his entire body?), and with a quick glance at Mario, he left the room.

"Where's Peach and Luigi?" Mario demanded.

"If you must know," Bowser sighed, "Luigi is perfectly comfortable."

Mario glared at him.

"As for Peach," Bowser continued, "I was hoping you might know where she is."

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"I've sent for Ike," Zelda told Link as they stood in the throne room of the Hyrule Castle.

"Why?" Link groaned, "I can handle this!"

"Not by yourself!" Zelda said.

One of the guards had been in the forest and had seen Ganondorf and two other creatures he didn't recognize. He had immediately
reported it to Princess Zelda. Zelda had sent a letter to Ike, the leader of a band of merceneries.

"I've dealt with him before," Link said, "I can deal with him again. I don't need any help."

"We don't even know what he's trying to pull yet," Zelda said, "Ike and Marth are just coming to investigate."

"Marth too?!" Link said, "Is anyone else coming?"

"Ike is bringing Lyn," Zelda sighed.

"Great!" Link said and threw his hands in the air in a dramatic motion, "Let's throw a party!"

"Why is this so upseting?" Zelda asked, "Is it so wrong to need help?"

"But I don't need it!" Link was on the verge of yelling now, "Do you not trust me or something? Do you think I'm not strong enough?"

"No!" Zelda began yelling, "I would just feel better if more people were here!"

"Fine." Link gave up, "But as soon as we find out what Ganondorf's up to, they're leaving."

"Princess," a guard called from the entrance, "Prince Marth is here."

Link groaned. Zelda ignored him. "Send him in," she said.

Marth entered the large marble room gracefully. "I received your letter," he said, "What can I do to help?"

Link started before Zelda had a chance to explain. "We think Ganondorf is up to something, and we just need extra help to find out what."

Ike entered the room with Lyn a few moments later. "Hello, Princess," he said.

"Nice to see you, Ike," Zelda answered.

"Actually I was talking to fancy boy over here," Ike nudged Marth. Marth jerked away from him.

"I will not be spoken to that way," he said, "I am Prince Marth Lowell of Altea."

"Yeah and I'm Ike," he said, "Oh and this is my giant sword. Have you two met?" Marth took a cautious step back.

"That's enough," Lyn said, pulling Ike back, "We're here to do a favor."

"Thank you," Zelda said, giving Lyn a nod, "Link can help you with your way around the forest."

"Oh so that's what I'm here for," Link mumbled, "Glad to know I'm needed."

"Link, please," Zelda started, but Link cut her off.

"Don't mention it," he scoffed, "Happy to help." He led the three of them out of the building.

********In*the*Forest******* (aren't I fancy with the dividers and crap? :D)

"Yeah so this is the forest," Link said, "You all know what you're supposed to do?"

They nodded.

"Good," Link said, "Go... investigate or something." He began to walk away.

"You're not staying?" Marth asked.

"I think you guys can handle it," he said, "Try not to get lost."

The three of them just watched as Link disappeared into the trees.

"Well you heard the elf," Ike said. They started to walk into the forest, unsure of where to go or what to look for.

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Link walked along the bank of a river, mumbling to himself. He didn't need any help. He had defeated Ganondorf thousands of times! What made this time any different? Zelda should know that by now. She should trust him by now.

He heard a rustling behind him. He drew the Master Sword and readied his shield. Then out of the bushes popped a blue ball of light.

"HEY!" It squeaked at him.

"Oh dear God!" Link backed away from Navi in horror.

"HEY!" She said again, "LISTEN!"

Link continued to walk backwards, ready to sprint for dear life away from the annoying fairy. Before he could, however, Navi stopped short, then quickly flew away. Link stood shocked, then turned around to see what had scared her off. Before Link could react, Ganondorf grabbed him by his throat and lifted him off the ground. The Master Sword and his shield both fell to the ground.

"I would appreciate it if you would tell your friends to leave the forest," he told Link.

Link grabbed the hand grasped around his neck in an attempt to pull it off. "Don't... hurt... them," He gasped.

"We won't have any trouble if they leave as soon as possible," Ganondorf smiled, "I don't need them for any particular purpose... yet."

Link continued to struggle. Ganondorf dropped him to the ground. Link knelt on the grass trying to regain his breath. He reached for the Master Sword.

"I wouldn't do that if I were you," Ganondorf chuckled.

Link grabbed the sword and leapt toward him. Ganondorf disappeared before he had a chance to strike, leaving him with a look of confusion and terror. He turned back the way he came and ran to find the others.

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"Okay, so here's the plan," Fox started.

"Wait a second there," Saki interrupted, "Who appointed you leader?"

"Well... I.... um..." Fox stuttered. Wasn't he the one to make the plans? That's how it had always been. He was a natural born leader. He didn't have anything if he didn't have that position. What was he supposed to do with his life? He'd have to get a real job... sell fast food... maybe polish shoes on street corners... A real estate agent? They seemed to make a lot of money...

"Fox!" Falco said, shaking him out of his horrific day dream, "Breathe!"

Fox took a deep breath and exhaled. "I-I'm sorry, what were you saying?" He asked Saki.

Saki stared at him as if he had just sprouted an extra head. "I have a plan," she said, "Fox and Falco, you two go after Wolf. Pit, Kirby, and I will see if we can track down those two freaks."

"Got it," Falco said and started toward his Arwing. Fox still stood there. "Did you forget how to walk too?" Falco grabbed his arm and led him in the direction of their Arwings.

"I had the same idea," Fox said.

"Sure ya did," Falco laughed. They jumped in their ships and flew off.

"Where to?" Pit asked Saki after they watched Fox and Falco leave.

"I was hoping Kirby would know," Saki said, facing him.

Kirby looked up at her, then to Pit, then back to Saki.

"Well?" Pit asked.

Kirby turned and ran into the woods.

"Does he want us to follow him?" Saki laughed uneasily. Pit shrugged and they started running after him.

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"What are we supposed to be looking for, anyway?" Ike asked.

"Anything suspicious I guess," Lyn answered.

"Well I don't see anything," Marth said, "Let's find Link and get out of here."

"Hang on there, Martha," Ike said, "You're not scared, are you?"

"It's Marth," Marth hissed, "Prince Marth to you, actually."

"Whatever you say, Princess Martha," Ike grinned, pleased with his wittiness.

Marth's eyes flashed with rage. He gripped his sword and delivered a blow at Ike. Ike quickly jumped out of the way, ready to counter the attack. Lyn stepped between them.

"Stop it!" Lyn said, "We have a job to do, so let's get it done and get out of here."

Ike put his arm around Lyn as they started walking again, although he still glared at Marth.

"Common filth," Marth muttered under his breath.

"That's it!" Ike shouted. He threw his sword into the air and leapt up to catch it as it began to spin back down. Before he could even scream the awaited 'Aether,' Link burst through the bushes, gasping as if he had sprinted the whole way, which he probably had. Ike's sword landed on the ground. He picked it up and looked over at Link.

"What is it?" Lyn asked.

"You all need to get out of here," he said.

"What? Why?" Ike asked.

"No time to explain," Link said, glancing behind him, "Just get back to the castle and tell Zelda that Ganondorf is here."

"So he is here?" Marth confirmed, "Why don't we just go fight him right now?"

"I think he's planning something. He's definately more powerful than before," Link said, still wondering how he had managed to completely vanish.

"We can't just go," Ike said, "We have to stay and help."

Help. That word made Link flinch. He glared at them. "Go warn Zelda," he said, "I will deal with this myself." He turned and ran back the way he came before they could object. The look on Ganondorf's face portrayed sheer power. He didn't want to put them in danger.

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"Geeze does this thing ever tire?" Saki asked as she and Pit continued to run after Kirby.

Pit just laughed. "Not with the amout of food he inhales."

"Inhales? Don't you mean eats?"

Pit shook his head. "You have no idea."

Saki's sprint slowed to a jog. "I don't know how much more my legs can take," she said.

Pit took her hand and flapped his wings. They were airborne a moment later. Saki looked up at him and just laughed.

After flying after Kirby for a while, he finally came to a stop at the edge of a cliff. Pit placed Saki on the ground before landing beside her. Kirby pointed to the ominous looking castle just beyond the edge.

"King Dedede's castle," Pit said. He remembered being here before with the others.

"Are you sure they're here?" Saki asked.

Kirby shrugged his tiny pink shoulders.

"Only one way to find out," Pit said.

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Okie dokie that's it! A little boring, I know. Just trying to move the plot along... -Vicki

P.S. I love Link :D

P.P.S. I apologize if the random Navi moment frightened you or caused any other kind of emotional or physical pain. She will never be seen again. Don't worry. You're all safe now.