It had been a bit over a week since her hang out with Palutena, and even at the mention of the other woman's name, Lucina would blush. Robin had too much fun teasing her about this, never missing an opportunity to pick on her.

Thinking of Palutena did seem to be taking a toll on Lucinas mind however. She was rather unfocused even when battling, which was something that she loved. There would even be times where she would become completely unfocused mid-conversation, that only really happened if it was Robin she was speaking to though. The male found amusement in this as well, which would mean even more teasing for Lucina. Robin would sometimes even be the one to bring up the other woman, knowing well enough Lucinas mind would wander.

She and Palutena had hung out twice since last time as well. The second time the two had gone to Smash Town and spent the day there. Smash town was just a portals step away from the mansion and it was where many of the 'Assist Trophies' and other people lived. And though the town was small there always seemed to be something new to do. Along with the assists there were several other people who called the town their home. Some of which included Little Mac's trainer, Doc Louis, and her own father, Chrom. Some of the fighters that had moved out of the Mansion lived there as well if so they chose. The few she knew of included Roy, Wolf, and Pichu. There was another person, Mewtwo. But he had been visiting the Mansion rather frequently from what she gathered. And there were rumors he was planing to move back in. But that was aside the point.

It was also during this time that Lucina learned just how much Palutena could eat. The two had gone out for lunch since they were out and all and Palutena effortlessly cleared about a hundred dollars worth of food. Probably a small bit more. It amazed Lucina that the other woman literally gained no weight. Then again that was probably to be expected from a literal goddess.

The third time they simply walked and talked after a battle, another chance run-in having been the reason for the battle in the first place. This time however Lucina was the victor. Palutena had tried to pull the same tricks this time around, however Lucina was more prepared. When Palutena would warp Lucina would attack whichever way she thought her opponent would end up, which half the time she was right on the spot. Not to mention the smash ball she managed to break gave her a significant boost. She did admit though, even though she knew Palutena was not going to physically get too beat up, she felt extremely guilty.

Now two days later, Lucina found herself once again walking down the mansions halls, heading towards the common room. She was immediately greeted by both Samus and Zelda, who were sitting on one of the smaller couches. Across the room, Sonic played a game of pool against Bowser. And near them, Rosalina read a book by the window. "Hey guys, what's up?" Lucina spoke as she walked over to where Samus and Zelda were.

"You have perfect timing! Zelda and I were hoping to get some team battle training done." Samus was the first to speak.

"Team battle?" Lucina repeated, the confusion clear in her voice.

Zelda nodded her head. "Yeah. It's basically like a normal battle, which I'm sure you are used to at this point. Except it's teams of two or more versing the same opponent or opponents." She explained.

"Yeah, so wanna grab someone and join us? You can ask Link if you want?" Samus added, the excitement rather clear in the other womans voice.

"Or Palutena." It was Zelda who spoke. Lucina quickly turned her head to the Hyrulian, unable to mask the mixed look of interest and confusion from flashing over her face. Surely the two couldn't have been spending that much time together for others to figure out what was going on through Lucinas head. Yeah, no way! Lucina was probably just being paranoid again. Though she was able to make out the slightest hint of a tease on Zeldas features. However as soon as she noticed it, it was gone.

"Alright I'll ask her. Should I meet you guys in the room?" Lucina offered, managing to regain her cool.

"Yeah let's do that. We will get the presets set up in the mean time." Zelda responded, taking Samus by the hand before walking out of the room.

With that Lucina turned out from the room and over to the east wing. She paused in front of Palutenas door, the feeling of nervousness washing over her once more. Mustering up the courage to do so, Lucina finally knocked. After a moments wait Palutena answered the door. "Oh Lucina. What's up?" she spoke, smiling softly at her friend.

"Samus and Zelda wanted to have a team battle and asked if I could find a partner- for the battle." Lucina started, rather quickly at that. Seeing the interest in Palutenas eyes she took that as a cue to actually get on with the reason she came here for. "So you wanna team up?" she asked, being unable to help the nervous smile that had been threatening to come onto her face this entire time.

"Oh course! Just let me get ready. And I'm going to assume you are going to change as well?" Palutena responded, motioning to Lucinas attire.

"Oh- right, yeah! Should I meet you back here in five minutes?" she quickly replied, remembering now that she still had yet to change into her actual dueling clothes.

"Sounds like a plan~" Palutena spoke, still smiling which only served to make Lucina blush once more.

"Alright, be right back." Lucina said before she turned and head back down to her own room. Lucky she was fairly neat person and had all her battle clothing nicely hung up. She was quick to change and grab the Falchion off her bed before rushing back down the hallway and back to Palutenas room.

The other female was leaving her room just as Lucina came over, in her battle attire as well. "Shall we?" she spoke simply, still smiling. An excited nod from Lucina being her reply.

•••

As soon as the voice of the announcer started the match, all four girls sprung into action. Samus and Zelda were very in tune with each other from the start. Palutena had immediately tried to start the battle off, firing her Autoreticle. Zelda was quick to jump in front of Samus, reflecting the attack while the other female charged up her weapon. In a matter of moments Samus fired her gun, striking Palutena.

Lucina ran past her teammate, slightly driven by the fact that she just saw the woman she liked get hurt and wanted to attack the attacker. The Falchion dragged along the stage floor before she lifted it at the last moment however immediately found herself not against Zelda or Samus, but against what appeared to be a thick armor suit controlled by some sort of dark magic, the wielder being Zelda.

Lucina deemed the situation unsafe and was quick to jump back to Palutenas side. "Well that didn't work." She grumbled, her grip still tight around her weapon.

Palutena nodded, Zelda and Samus standing back casually as they watched their two opponents, their eyes tracing every movement. They obviously had a fair amount of practice together and were very much in sync, meanwhile this was Palutenas and Lucinas first team battle.

"Ok how about this. You create a distraction and start to run up. However before Zelda attacks you again I want you to jump back here. It looks like Samus is ready to charge another missile. I will reflect it when she fires but I need you to stay behind me when I do so. That will stun them for a bit and we can go in and attack." Palutena hastily spoke, her voice almost hushed however.

Lucina was quick to trust and nod in response to the other woman. "Right." She turned and bolted forward again, holding the Falchion in the air this time. Zelda drew her hand back, clearly ready to strike. And like Palutena predicted, Samus was charging another attack. Before Zelda had the chance to hit her, Lucina stopped mid step, taking to the air as she jumped back and behind her teammate. Just as Samus fired, Palutena raised her hand. "Reflect." She commanded as a large, almost translucent purple barrier formed in front of her. The large shot was fired back at the two, however before it made contact with Zelda, who was in front of the two, Samus had jumped in front, taking the blow herself.

Both Lucina and Palutena stared in almost shock at the movement however knew they had to act fast. While Samus was stunned by her own reflected shot, Lucina ran forward first, being the faster of the two. She jumped up, striking the other fighter in the air while Palutena caught up. "Heavenly light!" she called as a large ray of light came from the ground. She held up her staff, giving Lucina a place to jump as the warrior attacked Samus once again.

Lucina struck Samus as Palutena ran forward, striking out with her staff at Zelda who almost seemed distracted. As Lucina was landing she caught a glimpse of Palutena using her wings to attack once more.

As soon as her feet touched, Lucina went to strike once more at Samus who was now falling. She noticed the side of Samus's helmet had cracked, probably from the first blow she delivered. She saw through the helmet that Samus had closed her eyes, bracing for impact.

"Wait stop!"

Lucina froze in her tracks, Samus landing with a thud just inches away from where her blade tip was now resting on the ground below. Both she and Palutena shot their eyes over to where Zelda had her hands outstretched in front of her face, making sure the two fighters were still before rushing over to Samus.

"You ok?" Lucina heard her whisper softly as the other woman removed her cracked helmet. She was on her knees next to Samus and took the helmet as Samus removed it.

"Yeah I'm fine love." Samus murmered back, smiling reassuringly at the other woman as she slowly stood up.

Both Lucina and Palutena remained silent as if they were not even allowed to speak. "We would like to quit game now." Zelda spoke up.

There was a pause as the voice of the announcer echoed over the stage. "NO CONTEST"

Once they were all back in the room, Zelda was quick to examine Samus's face closely, almost as if she had forgotten the other two were there. After she was sure the other female was fine, she turned to face the other two, her expression rather calm at this point. "Good match. I'm sorry that I had to end it early." She spoke.

"Oh it was no problem at all, don't worry about it." Palutena started. "Though if I may ask why did you?" she added, speaking what was in both hers and Lucinas mind.

There was a moments pause, an almost awkward one at that. She turned to look at Samus almost questioningly before turning back to Lucina and Palutena. "Cause she was getting pretty beat up. And I couldn't handle seeing my girlfriend like that." She finally replied, almost sheepishly.

"Wait girlfriend?" Lucina was the one that now spoke up, blinking once in confusion.

Both Samus and Zelda nodded. "Yeah we are dating." Zelda replied almost mischievously, stating the obvious from what she said last.

"Oh how lovely. You two do seem perfect together." Palutena spoke up now, clasping her hands together as she leaned her staff against the wall behind her.

Lucina quickly nodded in agreement as she noticed both Samus and Zelda blush slightly. "Yeah, by the way, sorry about your helmet Samus, I can pay for the repairs if you want?" she offered just as quickly, hoping she didn't anger the other woman too much.

Samus giggled. "Don't worry about it. Master Hand gets all out fighting repairs done with no cost to us." She reassured the younger woman, waving a hand in the air almost nonchalantly, her other hand now holding Zeldas.

•••

"Who'd have known those two were dating. I don't think I could have ever guessed." Palutena said, taking another sip of her drink after she spoke.

"Yeah. That does explain why they were so in tune while though." Lucina added, mimicking Palutenas movement and taking a quick sip of her own drink. She knew Palutena was drinking wine once again. However Lucina opted for a non alcoholic drink this time.

Palutena nodded in agreement. "I agree with you there. But we were pretty in tune too, don't you think?" she responded, flashing an almost teasing glance in Lucinas direction. Well she was right. Especially when she allowed Lucina to jump on her staff while Lucina was attacking Samus.

"We definitely were." Lucina grinned in reply. "We should take on a few more team battles. They are fun." She added, taking the opportunity to flash a just as teasing glance Palutenas direction. She was definitely starting to open up to the other female, that was for sure.

"Yes I would love that." Palutena mused, locking eyes with Lucina, causing the other woman to freeze up and loose her cool for just a second though. Giggling Palutena spoke again; "And on that note I'm gona head off to bed. And check up on the boys. Pittoo has been in a bad mood lately and I hope he doesn't take it out on his roommate." She sighed.

"Yeah. I wish you luck with that. And I should probably be heading off to bed as well. Didn't notice how late it was." Lucina responded almost sheepishly as she shot a glance at the clock. Almost one am. She and Palutena had spent the entire day after the battle together, joining Samus and Zelda for lunch earlier.

Palutena nodded, smiling sweetly. "Alrighty then, good night hun." She purred, giving Lucina a quick hug before the two stood up from where they sitting on the hall floor.

"Good night." Lucina spoke back, trying to suppress the blush that was threatening her features since Palutena said 'hun'. With that the two girls turned their own ways and walked down to their own rooms.