Chapter 4: Didn't Expect to See you Here!

AN: If you spot any spelling or grammar mistakes point them out and they will most likely be fixed. Also reviews are greatly appreciated.

About two weeks later, I was in the training room with Marth, Ike and Roy (an old friend of Marth's who had arrived about a week ago) who had quickly become my best friends. At about 7:30 we would all go down to the training room. Besides training we had really weird conversations. Today's topic was bad humor. "Hollis definitely has the worst sense of humor ever." I laughed. "Who's Hollis?" Ike asked. "She's my best friend and she goes to school here. I've known her since I was about twelve." I explained. "She would love this place because she's always fighting or playing video games". Unfortunately Hollis was only fifteen so she had two more years of school left before she would even be considered for becoming a smasher.

I wondered how I always ended up with friends with such different personalities; Marth was quiet and calm, and usually serious, while Ike was often loud and Roy goofed off all the time. It reminded me of my friendship with Nyssa and Hollis. I hope my new friends get to meet them someday. I have a feeling they'd get along pretty well.

Third person P.O.V

Zelda awoke to a lot of banging and yelling. Sitting up she could hear a strange voice hollering "Nephelle Traken just open the damn door!" Meanwhile in the hall, Hollis was banging on her friend's bedroom door. She'd been doing this for about half an hour now and Naru (That's Hollis' nickname for Nephelle) was not answering. I thought I would surprise her by showing up early but I have no clue why she won't just open the door! Hollis thought angrily. "All right Naru you can either open this door or I will break it down!"

Zelda bolted out of bed as she heard a large crash coming from the hall. "Is someone dying out here?" she asked, her eyes widening when she saw what remained of the door. "No go back to sleep." A girl answered.

Nephelle's P.O.V

As I came back up the stairs, I saw the debris of my door lying in the hall. "What happened?" Roy gaped. Looking down the hall I saw Zelda running towards. "Nephelle there was some girl yelling and banging on your door this morning then-" I started walking towards my room. "Don't do that! Didn't you see the door? This girl is probably really dangerous!" I smiled, "Oh, she most likely is."

I popped my head into the doorway calling, "Hey Hollis, how come you're here?" "Oh you know, I was the top of my class and I was doing amazing in school so I graduated early; but don't try to change the subject! Where were you? I got here early to surprise you but you weren't here!" Hollis exclaimed. I rolled my eyes, "First of all, eight isn't early. I got up at seven." "It is to me," Hollis grumbled. "And second, I've been down in the training room all morning."

"Oh there you are Hollis." Master Hand came down the hall. "I just want to make sure that you get shown around." "I can do that," I volunteered wiling Hollis to not make a joke. "Wonderful! When you're done, you should both join the brawls after lunch." Master Hand said. When he was out of ear shot, Hollis turned to me. "You know, I was going to make a joke about that but I can't think of any. Can someone give me a hand?" Marth rolled his eyes, "I see what you mean." I smirked, "Okay that was a terrible joke." "Thanks mon amie, I try." Hollis grinned. "Anyway Hollis, this is Marth, Roy and Ike. Guys this is my best friend Hollis," I introduced my friends.

I showed Hollis all of the important places; the kitchen, dining room, training room, common room, smaller common room, library and the music/art room. "Can we go kill stuff now?" Hollis complained. "First of all Hollis, we don't actually kill stuff and second, Master Hand said you needed to train before you fight." "I DO WHAT I WANT!" Hollis screamed as she dragged me to the battle arena. "You do know you're going the wrong way right?" I said dryly. "I knew that," Hollis scoffed before turning in the opposite direction. I tapped her shoulder. "That is also the wrong direction Sherlock. How about I lead now?" Finally moving in the right direction, we got to the brawling arena.

Hollis looked satisfied. I showed her the board that told you your matches. "Because we joined halfway through, you only have two matches. Your first match is a 4 stock battle between you, Gannondorf, your second battle is a 2 stock battle against Marth and Peach." "Shouldn't be too hard to beat them," Hollis said. I found a seat next to Link and Pit. "This should be interesting; from the way you talk about your friend you make it sound like she could easily crush everyone," Link commented. "Well that's probably because she can," I stated dryly, rolling my eyes.

Hollis' first brawl took place in the Bridge of Eldin from Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess. When Gannon saw her he laughed. "This is my opponent? I had hoped that the new girl could actually fight." "I wouldn't be talking Gannondork. For your information, I've played multiple Legend of Zelda games so I already know your tactics. Shame though," she continued, "I'd hoped that I would actually have an opponent for my first brawl but it looks like I'll have to settle for you." Hollis pulled out her sword and waited for Gannondorf to make his move. "Gannon you just got BURNED!" Link yelled.

Growling, Gannondorf rushed at Hollis and got a few hits on her. I was surprised, I knew Hollis could have easily dodged but then I saw her tactics. "What is she doing?" Pit asked confused. Gannondorf had got her against the edge of the stadium. If Hollis took another step, she would "die". "You'll see," I replied mysteriously. Gannondorf smiled evilly. "Looks like the fight ends here girl." His hand glowed purple and he rushed at Hollis who, at the last second, dodged and Gannon's own move carried him out of the stadium. "Looks like you're out classed and out smarted," Hollis taunted. "This is a four stock battle you know".

When Gannon reappeared, Hollis beat him with her sword. Gannon fought back forgetting that Boboblins rode through the arena and when they did, they hit him at full force. Roaring he got to his feet again just in time for a bomb to explode part of the bridge and send him plummeting to another death. Gannon's next two deaths were yet again at the hands of Hollis' sword. "Could someone find my real opponent now?" Hollis gloated. "See?" I told Pit. "Nothing to worry about. It's too bad the smash ball didn't show up, I was looking forward to seeing her final smash."

I didn't have to wait long. In her next battle, Hollis was beating Peach easily but Marth was proving to be more of a challenge. Marth had Hollis hanging of the map (Skyworld) with one hand. Then out of the corner of her eye, Hollis could see two things:

1. The floating platform

2. The smash ball

If I time this right I can jump back, hit the smash ball and land on the platform. If I miss I die; if I don't jump, Marth will knock me off. Jump it is! I had no clue what Hollis was thinking when she jumped. No one in the audience could see the platform yet so we all thought she was committing suicide. Hollis hit the smash ball as hard as she could and landed on the platform with ease. Hollis leapt back onto the map surprising Peach who had been laughing at her for falling; Marth jumped out of the way but the princess couldn't avoid the attack. The tattoo on Hollis' right arm glowed bright blue and she summoned a giant wave that knocked the princess off her feet and carried her out of Skyworld. "Princess Peach defeated!" A voice called. "Who's laughing now princess?" Hollis smirked; she didn't notice Marth charging up an attack from behind her. I face palmed and watched as Marth knocked Hollis out of the arena. "GAME! And the winner is… MARTH!" the voice announced.

I went to congratulate my friend on her win and epic final smash. "That was amazing Hollis!" I said. "Of course it was." She snorted. I rolled my eyes, "Come on Miss Winner, let's get back to our room and get cleaned up for dinner. "Good idea I haven't seen my room yet," Hollis agreed. "You mean our room; hope you're not to upset about having to share." "Not at all," Hollis said surprised, "but I was just wondering why don't we have our own rooms?" "Dunno," I shrugged. "They told me they ran out of room." "Oh really? They ran out of room in a magical mansion that expands when needed?" "Yep." I nodded. "That makes so much sense."

At dinner the other smashers were asking Hollis a lot of questions. "Why did your arm glow when you used your final smash?" Link asked. "Where I come from we have gods and goddesses," Hollis started to explain, "and when you turn ten, you get a tattoo of your patron god or goddess; my goddess is Ilithyia, goddess of water, the moon and female warriors. So when I turned ten I got a blue tattoo with a wave pattern on my arm. Your tattoo can also help with attacks." I already knew this so I was talking quietly to Marth and Roy but I couldn't help thinking I hope they don't ask her anything too personal. I know that, just like me, Hollis tries hard to forget about her past.

How am I doing? If you have any questions or suggestions for the story, please review or PM me. Also it seems I have a bit of a problem; the main villain for the story doesn't have a name yet. If you guys have any good ideas could you leave a review?