Hello again. Here's theme 3: Forgotten. Please note: There are references to The Legend of Zelda and Fire Emblem series. (Even though this is a Super Smash Bros. fic.) I will be doing that from time to time. :P

Also, I don't own anything beside the story. All characters/places are NOT mine.

I climbed up a tree, hoping to get a better look. Home. I was finally there. The lush green meadows as they rippled like the waves. Smoke emerging from the houses. The snow-covered mountains in the distance. I was finally home. I jumped down, landing gracefully as I started to run through the meadows. I had been traveling for weeks, trying to find my way back home. Ordered by the now Queen Zelda to go to Crimea to deliver confidential political documents, I had gotten lost after so many people who claimed to "know the land like the back of their hand" sent me in the wrong direction. Several times. As I grew tired of always getting lost, I simply bought a map from a traveling salesperson. It was easy to buy it, but I still had to figure out where I actually was. At least I'm home now. I was only at Crimea for two weeks and already I grew fond of it. It was different then home. While I was there, I had met many new faces. But there's still one face I wish I could see again. It was Ike's, the leader of Crimea's army. Just the thought of him made my stomach flutter with butterflies. I had fallen for him hard, only to find out that he was to be married to some girl. I had met her once and she was a real bitch. Whenever I spoke to Ike about her and the wedding, he didn't seem too happy to talk about it. Sometimes, I felt like he didn't want to get married to her. I could sense that he didn't love her. But I knew one thing for sure: he loved me. We had our intimate moment here and there. He had even kissed me. But, I knew I had no chance of getting him. Especially since we come from two different worlds. I had made my way through Castle Town and I was at the gates of the castle. The guards let me in as soon as I was near. Strolling through the lush courtyard, the castle doors opened and I started going inside. I finally got to the main hall, which lead to the throne room. The two guards at the door opened it when I was near. I was startled to see that the queen had guests standing before. The one in the middle turned around and I felt my breath hitch.

"Ike?" I whispered, my eyes growing wide. His blue eyes met mine but they weren't the same loving and happy eyes before. I started walking closer to him.

The two guards next to him drew their swords but Ike waved them off.

"Do I know you?" he asked.

"It's me, Sheik. Don't you remember me?" I said. Is this a sick joke?

"Should I?"

I felt my heart drop as a lump in my throat formed. I took a shaky breath, as my vision grew blurry. Walking past him, I went to Zelda. "Queen Zelda, I have delivered what you requested. I will be leaving now," I said, quickly bowing my head so she wouldn't see my tears.

"Thank you, Sheik. Though, I have to ask: what took you so long?" she asked, concern in her voice. "I, uhh, got lost," I said sheepishly, still keeping my head down. I heard her chuckle lightly. "I thought you said you knew how to get there?"

I fidgeted in my place because I didn't have the answer. It was true, I told her I knew the way. I thought I knew the way, when really, I was wrong and headed to the wrong kingdom. I should've asked for a map of some sort before I left.

Zelda seemed to notice this but said nothing. She turned to Ike and his men. "So an alliance has been agreed upon by King Marth?" I'm pretty sure I interrupted their meeting.

Ike nodded. "Yes. The alliance between Hyrule and Crimea is official. The announcement was made to our people as well as other neighboring kingdom's to let them know that if they attack one, they attack the other," he stated.

Zelda nodded with a small smile on her face. "Then I will soon make the announcement to my people. Thank you, Sir Ike." She turned to me. "Sheik, if you would escort them to the guest chambers. They will be staying with us. There will be a feast tonight so make sure to escort them to the dining hall later on as well."

"Yes, your highness," I murmured. I quickly turned around and went back to the main hall, not really caring if they followed me or not. But I heard their footsteps trailing behind me as we walked through the empty corridors. We would occasionally pass by guards who would halt and salute me. I paid no heed to them and just continued on. The sooner we get there, the sooner I can leave him. I can just feel his eyes boring into, making me feel uncomfortable in my own skin. We had finally reached the guest rooms and I quickly showed them their rooms.

"Thank you," Ike said as he walked into his room. I closed the door behind him, making sure it slammed. The loud noise echoed through the halls.

"You're fucking welcome."

It was time for the feast that Zelda had arranged and she told me to go get the guests from Crimea. She also told me that I was to accompany Ike and his men to repay the kindness their kingdom has showed me. I wanted to tell Zelda why exactly I didn't want to do that, but I never could get her alone. She was either talking with nobles or making arrangements for the feast. After multiple times of trying to reach her, I had simply gave up and forced myself to accept that it wasn't changing. I sighed as I approached the guest's chambers. Knocking on Ike's door, he opened it and greeted me with a smile. "Hello, Sheik." I could already smell his familiar scent of cinnamon flooding my nostrils. I simply nodded in acknowledgement at his greeting and went to his guards' door. They soon joined us and I led them to the dining hall. Already, the dining hall was filled with nobles and knights. As soon as Zelda spotted us, she beckoned us towards her. She seated us near her, Ike sitting directly across from me. Plates and silverware were neatly arranged down the long table. Soon, all the guests arrived and sat down. Zelda made a toast about the new alliance and wished prosperity on both Hyrule and Crimea. The kitchen staff brought in the food, the aroma wafting through the room. Everyone had got helpings and no one left empty bellied. I kept my head down but I could always sense that Ike was looking up at me. Zelda tried to get me to talk but I only muttered replies. After the table was cleared, it was time for dancing. I was not one for dancing so I quietly excused myself and went to the main hall, staring out the window. The sun was setting on the beautiful land of Hyrule. The meadows in the distance had a gold hue to them. The lakes shimmered from the setting sun, making a surreal setting.

"What are you doing here alone? Shouldn't you be inside enjoying the party?"

I spun around, meeting a familiar smile as my heart leapt up to my throat. "I thought you said you didn't remember who I was," I almost growled.

"How could I ever forget you?" Ike said. He was about to take my hand when I pulled it back, getting a confused look from him. "Then why did you act like it? To play with my feelings?" I asked, irritated by the lack of an explanation.

"I'm only supposed to be here on a "business trip" not a "romantic trip"," he explained.

"Oh? Then why didn't you at least acknowledge that you knew me, instead of pretending that you never met me?" I fumed.

"I was in the presence of the Queen. I had to be presentable. Besides, if I was to hug you, don't you think Zelda would question as to why the leader of Crimea's army was hugging you?" he stated.

"I could've explained it to her. I'm sure she would've understood," I muttered. I looked back out the window, trying not to let my emotions get out of hand.

I felt his hand wrap around mine. "I'm sorry, Sheik. I didn't intend to hurt your feelings. If I did, I hope I could make it up to you," he murmured, bringing my hand to his lips and kissing it softly.

"What about your fiancée?" I asked "won't she get mad that you're here with me?"

He chuckled, flashing me his breath-taking smile. "You shouldn't worry about her. I called off the wedding as soon as you left. I told her parents that I found her with another man." His eyes twinkled with mischief.

"You know they're going to find out eventually that you lied," I said, returning him the smile.

"Actually, I was hoping they would forget about me, since I'm not returning there anytime soon."

"It'll take years for you to be forgotten," I pointed out. He wrapped his arm around my waist and pulled me towards him, his cinnamon smell bathing me.

"As long as all those years are spent with you, I don't give a damn."

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