I do not own Nintendo, the Smash Bros. franchise, or any of the other franchises within.
Zero Suit Samus sighed with relief and rubbed her shoulders as she exited the arena behind King Dedede. It had been a tough battle that she had won by the narrowest of margins, and now she was sore all over. But now she was done for the day, so she could attempt to relax, if such a thing were possible for her. She gave Dedede a brief nod before turning into the locker room.
The hot water felt euphoric as it poured over her aching muscles. After she felt somewhat normal again, she toweled herself off and put on a fresh suit before exiting the stall. She let out a startled gasp as she collided with someone. "I'm sorry," she said. "I should have been paying attention."
The ghostly figure in front of her shook her head. "It's no trouble," Wii Fit Trainer replied. "I should have been more aware. Awareness is important to your well-being."
"I'm aware of that," Samus remarked, turning away. "Have a good one."
Wii Fit Trainer didn't reply for a moment. "Are you all right?" she asked finally.
"I'm fine," Samus grunted. "Just a long day."
"May I see something?"
Samus glared back at the fitness instructor. "What?"
"You look really tense, especially in the shoulders and back. That's not good for you."
Samus shrugged. "That's nothing new. I've been tense for years."
Wii Fit Trainer frowned and stepped closer, her pale eyes examining Samus's back. She gently put a hand on Samus's shoulder and winced. "You should see someone about this," she said. "I have never seen this much tension in a single body before."
"Does it matter?" Samus asked. "You try spending the first part of your career fighting hideous monsters and see how relaxed you feel."
"It could," Wii Fit Trainer replied. "Holding this much tension can slow you down in battle. And I know you like to be at your best. I do too."
"So what do you suggest I do about it?"
"Why not go to the spa?" The fitness instructor nodded towards the door. "They have some excellent massage therapists there. They can get all of those kinks out and leave you feeling rejuvenated."
Samus blinked. "We have a spa here?"
Wii Fit Trainer nodded. "I go there about once a week. It's very nice and helps me replenish my energy."
Samus shook her head. "No disrespect, but spas aren't my thing. Sorry."
Wii Fit Trainer shrugged. "Well, what about me?" she suggested. "I'm a massage therapist. I could do you privately once, just to see if you like it."
"You're not going to let this go until I get a massage, are you?"
Wii Fit Trainer smiled. "I'm a fitness instructor. I can't help it."
Samus smiled back, then considered the offer. "Would it be at your place?"
"That would be easiest, since I have a massage table set up there," Wii Fit Trainer replied. "Or I could go to yours. Whichever way you want to do it."
"Your place then," Samus said. "What time?"
"We can go in a few minutes if you like. I just want to shower first."
Samus nodded, and Wii Fit Trainer disappeared inside one of the stalls. She emerged a few minutes later with damp hair and a smile. "You ready?"
"Lead on."
The two women exited the locker room and entered the central hub where all of the characters mingled after hours. They nodded greetings to everyone they passed before turning onto a new street. They waved hello to Little Mac, then turned up the path to Wii Fit Trainer's place. It was very sleek and modern, much like her Studio, but far more cozy and with fewer mirrors. They walked down the hall to a back room where a massage table stood in the center. Candles, fountains, a screen, and a chair took up the rest of the room. Samus looked over at Wii Fit Trainer. "So, how does this work?"
"You'll need to undress to your comfort-" Wii Fit Trainer began.
"Undress? Why?"
"Easier and better treatment," Wii Fit Trainer replied. "Typically massages are done in the nude, though if you're not comfortable with that, you don't have to."
"Oh."
Wii Fit Trainer smiled at her. "I'm not here to make you uncomfortable," she said. "I'm here to help you. So I'll leave you alone for a moment and let you prepare yourself. When you're ready, just lay down on the table and cover yourself with the sheet."
With that, the pale woman walked out and closed the door behind her. Samus sat on the table, her mind considering the possibilities. "It's not like she's going to try anything," she muttered. "It's a massage. Nothing more."
She made up her mind. Samus stood back up and kicked the boots from her feet. Then she stripped off her clothes and plopped them on the chair. Completely bare, she crawled under the sheet as instructed and lay face down, waiting.
Wii Fit Trainer returned a minute later. "Are you ready?" she called through the door.
"As I'll ever be."
The fitness instructor entered the room, nodding in approval. "A full body massage will take about an hour," she said. "If at any time I become too hard or too gentle, let me know and I'll adjust accordingly."
Samus nodded, keeping her expression blank as Wii Fit Trainer moved part of the sheet, revealing Samus's right leg. Her white hands, surprisingly warm to the touch, began working the tired muscles in the calf. Samus grunted as knots she didn't know she had began to release. Wii Fit Trainer glanced at her. "How is that?"
"It's fine."
Wii Fit Trainer moved slowly through each leg, working out every kink and sore spot, including some ones that had existed long before she had. Samus bit her lip from expressing her pleasure as her body began to relax, a sensation she could not remember feeling even once before. Wii Fit Trainer smiled as she recovered Samus's legs, then moved to her upper body. She pulled the sheet down to reveal the top of Samus's back. Both pale hands touched her skin. "I'm going to be a little harder here," Wii Fit Trainer warned. "It may hurt a bit, but it'll make you feel better in the end."
Samus couldn't help but smile. "Try me," she said.
Wii Fit Trainer smirked back at her. Without warning, she dug into Samus's shoulders. "Take the deepest breath you can for me," she ordered.
Samus did as she was told, ignoring the pain nipping at her as her lungs expanded. Wii Fit Trainer's hands worked fast, popping knots everywhere she found them. They repeated this three times, each time more painful than the last. After that, Wii Fit Trainer gave Samus a break, working on her arms in silence as the bounty hunter regained her breath. Once Wii Fit Trainer saw she was ok, her fingers worked their way down Samus's back, getting into every nook and cranny highlighted by Samus's defined muscles. Samus gritted her teeth, reminding herself that she'd been through far more pain than this before.
Pop. Pop. Pop.
Wii Fit Trainer finished with an adjustment of Samus's neck, then stood back and let the blonde woman take a few moments to adjust. "How are you feeling?" the ghostly woman asked.
"Not sure yet," Samus grunted.
Wii Fit Trainer nodded. "I understand," she said. "Well, we're done with the massage, so feel free to get dressed. Then come to the kitchen and I'll get you some water."
The fitness instructor vanished again. Samus slowly sat up, taking stock of everything she was feeling. She felt very light, though she couldn't tell if it was from the massage or if she was just feeling sleepy. Her feet touched the floor, and she wobbled for a moment before regaining her balance. Her mind raced as she redressed. Why was she feeling like this? What had Wii Fit Trainer done?
After her suit was adjusted and her boots were on, she went out to find Wii Fit Trainer standing at the kitchen counter with a pitcher of water. Wii Fit Trainer poured Samus a glass. "Drink up," the fitness instructor ordered. "You need to flush out the toxins I stirred up."
Samus quietly took a sip. "I feel strange," she remarked.
"Lighter?" Wii Fit Trainer guessed.
"Yeah," Samus said. "What sort of witchcraft did you perform in there?"
Wii Fit Trainer shrugged. "I could have asked you something similar," she said. "I've never seen that many knots in one person before."
"Are they all gone?" Samus asked.
"Yes. I got rid of as much tension, knotting, and soreness as I could," Wii Fit Trainer replied. "Keep drinking. You had a lot of garbage in your system."
Samus obeyed. "So...is relaxation what I'm feeling?"
"I would imagine so," Wii Fit Trainer replied. "Why don't you sit down? I don't want you feeling tense again so soon."
Samus nodded, and the two women moved to the living room and sat on the most comfortable sofa Samus had ever felt. She shut her eyes, savoring a moment of perfect relaxation. Then she took a huge gulp of water. "Thank you. That was nice."
Wii Fit Trainer grinned. "I knew you'd like it."
Samus grinned back. "Do you take appointments, or do I just have to bump into you after hours?"
"By appointment only," Wii Fit Trainer replied, adopting a mock serious aura. "But I made an exception because you're special."
Samus snorted. "Is that all?"
Wii Fit Trainer grinned. "Well, I do like actually getting to use my Fitness Studio for its intended purpose as opposed to flinging soccer balls at opponents."
"Fair enough," Samus said. "You know, I don't think I've ever been to your Studio outside of work."
"You should come by sometime," Wii Fit Trainer said. "Having a partner would be nice."
"I think I will."
"But not tonight, obviously," Wii Fit Trainer said. "After you finish your water, you should go home, get some dinner, and take a bath."
"Yes, Mistress."
Wii Fit Trainer chuckled. "Don't make me crack a whip."
Samus twirled her gun. "That's my job anyway."
Both women laughed hard. Samus then gulped down the rest of her water and stood up. "I guess that's it for me. Thank you again."
Wii Fit Trainer took the glass from Samus. "Not a problem," she said. "I'm happy to help."
The ghostly woman walked the blonde to the front door. "Have a good night," Wii Fit Trainer said.
"You do the same," Samus said.
Wii Fit Trainer opened her arms. After a moment of hesitation, Samus accepted the hug, a small smile forming as a pleasurable warmth filled her. Then Wii Fit Trainer stepped back, leaving Samus feeling disappointed. She opened the door and walked back out to the sidewalk. She glanced back, her eyes connecting with Wii Fit Trainer's. The ghostly woman smiled and blew a kiss to her.
This time, Samus did hesitate. She reached up and caught it, pressing it to her cheek before returning one. After Wii Fit Trainer caught it, she nodded farewell and turned towards home, her heart filled with joy.
They'd have to do this again sometime.