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Chapter nine

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Marth rubbed his temples as he approached the mansion. He stopped right in front of the door, taking a deep breath in and letting it out more or so calmly. He pushed the doors open trying his best to smile. Link turned around and waved at the prince.

"Hey Marth!" the elf-boy ran over to him, jumping excitedly in front of the young noble. "Guess what?!"

Marth watched the man in amusement, before asking him, "What?"

Link looked around, leaning in and whispering softly "I asked Zelda out and..."

Marth listened carefully, afraid that he'd miss the answer Link was about to give him.

"SHE SAID YES!!" Link jumped onto Marth, ruffling his hair as they both fell over. Marth shoved the other off, wincing at the loud scream that had almost left him deaf.

"Congra--" "Thanks you, thank you, thank you!" He jumped onto the young prince again, giving him a tight bear hug before jumping to his feet.

"Now I must tend to my dear beauty. Later Marth!" with that he skipped away, dissapearing around a corner.

Marth sighed getting himself to his feet. He glanced around before something came to him. I wonder where Sheeda is...

The young prince dusted himself off, making his way over to the staircase, unprepared for what was about to come...

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He entered the room, triping over something and taking a face-plant. He pushed himself up with his hands, untill he was on his knees. Hearing a faint breath, he couldn't detect where exactly it was coming from so he stayed low to the ground keeping one hand on Falchion.

"Grwet oouff!"

Marth jumped, looking down and spotting Ike he got to his feet immedeatly, moving to the side so the other could stand.

"Why were you on the ground?" Marth asked as the older male slowly stood, stretching out ever so slowly.

"Because...Some stuff was..Just look around the room! Everything is thrown everywhere!" Ike signaled out to the rest of the room, it surely was a mess. Clothes and papers were scattered everywhere a lamp or two broken on the ground.

"By the way Ike, how did you manage to get here before me?" Ike shrugged, rubbing the aching out of his neck. He walked over to his bed and looked around at all the torn sheets.

Just then he noticed a small envelope he had not seen there before. But then again he hadn't seen most of this stuff broken and torn on the floor.

Picking it up, he looked it over not finding and appropriate address. Shrugging he tore it open, pulling a thin piece of paper out.

He began to read :

Dear Marth,

It is with great content that I announce this to you. Yes, remember the word content.

My mission was for you to recieve this letter, might it being going there myself or sending it in another's hands.

"This font is so small" Ike squinted, trying to figure out what the next few sentences said.

"Give me that!" Marth snatched the letter from Ike's hands. Turning his attention towards the mercenary.

"You nosey mercenary" "You femenine looking prince"

Marth rolled his eyes, as he read the letter to himself.

Although I don't trust many men these days, they merely turn their backs on you when you need them.

Or decide to stab you when you're not looking.

Well the good news anyways might get excitement, chills, or even an uneccessary reaction out of you.

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Your father, King Cornelius, your sister, Ellis, and all of you beloved kingdom has fallen.

You see? Did I not tell you-you would be pleased.

Altea has been annihalated.

Enjoy yourself Prince Marth.

Farewell--

Marth's eyes widened as he stood frozen, jaw hanging, and trembling out of fear. He shook his head, reading the letter over and over and over and over again, trying to convince himself the letter was false.

He argued with himself, despite the inability to reason. He struggled for what seemed like hours untill a knock came from the door.

"Hello, is anyone in there?"

Marth frowned, holding back tears, and approached the door. Ike watched, sitting down on his bed waiting for the soap opera to begin.

"Hello is a--" The door opened. "Sheeda!"

The young prince ran up the princess, clinging onto her for dear life. Perhaps afraid she would vanish aswell.

"Sh-Sheeda!!"

Sheeda tried to look surprised as she ran her fingers through the prince's hair, trying to comfort her young husband.

"What's wrong my love?"

It took Marth a few seconds to register what Sheeda had said; he let her go and handed the Talis princess the letter.

Sheeda read over the letter, acting terrified at the news. She teared up and began sobbing, hugging her dear prince as if it were the end of the world.

"I'm..so sorry Marth! How could this have happend!"

Marth struggled to keep himself from crying, trying to mumble a couple of words out, but he found it difficult to speak.

After a few dramatic seconds of crying, the two pulled apart. Standing as sad as they had been for the last five minutes.

"Well..."

Marth began but couldn't find the right words to express the loss of his kingdom and loved ones.

"Marth..."

Marth took a deep breath, glancing over at Sheeda as she spoke. The princess walked up to him, placing her small hands onto his. She took a moment to think things through before looking at him seriously.

"You can...always come and live in Talis with me, afterall we are married."

The young prince looked down, sighing. Seconds later he nodded, hugging his beloved for the kind comfort.

"Thank you Sheeda."

He lightly cupped her face, trying his best to smile.

"You're welcome my prince."

Marth smiled warmly, embracing his young wife in his arms. The other smiled, releasing him moments later.

"I need to relax...I'll be right back, I need some water."

Marth shook his head, pressing a fragile hand up to his forehead and making his way out of the room.

Click

The door shut.

Sheeda let out a loud sigh, grinning.

"You're an evil little bitch."

Sheeda looked over her shoulder, finding Ike all too relaxed on his comfty bed.

"Thank you."

Ike rolled his eyes, watching the princess exit the room. He stared at the ceiling, then glanced at the letter.

"Remind me never to get married."

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Done!

I know it could have been better but this chapter was just supposed to be about what happend before they all returned back home.

Anyways, thank you my dear reviewers! You all definatly inspired me to continue this story, and gave me great ideas!

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