A Smash Bros Christmas

Chapter 2: The Gift of the Triforce

One drachma and eighty-seven coins. That was all Zelda had to buy a present. And tomorrow was Christmas. Sighing, she sat down on top of the comforter. While Impa came by and cleaned up the room, Zelda sent another sigh out of her mouth. How was she supposed to buy Link a present when all she had was a measly sum? Even though she was the heiress to a vast Hylian fortune, why was it that her father had to send her such a scant allowance?

Zelda got up and left the room, and, trying to let off some steam, sent a fireball of Din's Fire into the air at no particular target in general. Suddenly, a yell of surprise came out of nowhere, and Samus emerged from the smoke with her dust all over her face.

"Oops! Sorry Sammy!" Zelda covered her mouth with her hands.

"'Sokay," Samus replied, a bit annoyed. Zelda saw that there was a large scratch on her power suit, so out of curiosity, she asked, "What happened?"

"You know Lucas?" Samus asked. Zelda nodded. "Well, he bumped into me and caused me to scratch my suit with my Plasma Whip. You can only imagine what happened next."

"It was that bad?" Zelda gasped.

"Well, I'm sending it back to Zebes to repaired, but I can't believe he would do such a thing," Samus added, shaking her head. "I always liked him and …"

"I'm sure it was an accident," Zelda interrupted. "I mean, he was always a bit clumsy. And it's Christmas, so …"

Samus sighed. "Yeah, I guess. Maybe I should apologize to him when I get a chance. But I have to call the Chozo Repair & Co. so I can have it operational by the New Year. So I'll see you at the Christmas party tomorrow." She started to leave.

"Wait, Samus," Zelda started. Samus stopped and turned around. "What do you think I should get Link for Christmas?"

Samus sighed again. "As to that, Zee, I have no idea. I never spent enough time around Link to know him very well. However, I suggest getting him something that I am sure that he will love. Now I have to run." And with that, she warped out of the mansion.

Zelda fought some panic as she went through What Your Average Hylian Wants This Year For Christmas, wondering what Link would want this season. A whip? No, he wouldn't be fighting Koloktos. A Heart Container? Link can get that any day. A Clawshot? He already has that . . .

Deciding to seek some other outside assistance, Zelda decided to visit Sonic, the iconic blue hedgehog, in his room. Today, Sonic could be seen running laps on track-shaped field, for he prided himself on being the fastest hedgehog alive.

"Sonic," Zelda asked (Sonic braked himself at the mention of his name and turned to face Zelda), "I have a question to ask you. This year, I want to buy Link a Christmas present, but I barely have anything to buy something with and I am not sure what I should get him. What is your advice?"

Sonic pondered the question for a minute. "You know, Zelda, the best gifts aren't the ones that you buy, they're the ones that come from your heart. I should know, because back on Angel Island, I got satisfaction from helping Tails and the gang solve their problems. Besides, I am sure that Link would not want you to stress over not getting a present for him. I'm sure that he appreciates what you do for him every day."

Zelda tsk-tsked. "But I want to give him something to show him that I appreciate what he does. I mean, when you get taken by Ganondorf every year, it kinda becomes a big deal."

"In that case, I would not know," Sonic shrugged. "I never have had to deal with being kidnapped over the course of every game. Eggman usually was my biggest threat."

Zelda growled. "Fine, I guess I'll have to figure this out on my own. I mean, it's my problem, and if I want something done right, I'll have to do it myself." She stormed off in a huff, leaving a confused Sonic in her wake.

Later, however, Zelda started to get really nervous, so she had Impa send for Toon Link, the younger, more childlike version of Link, who was also his nephew. When Toon Link arrived, he came with an air of delight on his face.

"You called, Auntie Zee?" he asked.

"Yes, dear nephew," Zelda asked. "Would you be a dear and ask your uncle what he would like for Christmas this year?"

"Sure, Auntie Zee," Toon Link chirped, "but he once told me that he would be okay if you didn't get anything for him. He says that the fact that you are okay is present enough for him."

"Nonsense!" Zelda dismissed. "I must find a way to repay him after all he has done! So go and ask him! Now!" She said the last word with such force that Toon Link ran out of the room in a fright. When she realized what she had done, she broke down in tears, upset that she had no idea what to do and that she had scared her only nephew away from her.