(Silently creeps in after being gone for a long time) Sorry!
Life has been crazy. I had projects after projects and I had to help my aunt move. (not fun..)
I hope you all enjoyed Drunk, even though anyone was hardly drunk.. But oh well. :D
Unlike the previous theme, this one is more serious. Adult theme I guess? It doesn't start out like one, but later on it's obvious. If you have suicidal thoughts/tendencies, I advise you to take precaution when reading it. I don't want to trigger anyone..
"So it's down to the last 20 seconds, both Captain Falcon and I have at least 150% each. Kirby and Yoshi are trying to find a way to take us both out when all of the sudden, Captain get behind both of them and gave them a Falcon Punch. They both came flying towards me and I just brought my sword down and finished them! They both went flying and lost their last life." The sound of laughter filled the large living room as Ike recounted his battle from this morning. It was truly funny to watch and very unexpected to happen. Ike's eyes gleamed with pride as he looked at everyone laughing. He caught my eyes and smiled. I felt my breath escape my lips as I returned him the smile. Even after all these years I've been dating him, his smile still took my breath away. With the Brawl years far behind us, I knew when we were invited back to the Smash Mansion, our relationship would grow stronger. I never doubted his love for me. It was true, pure love. Not even the different worlds we lived in. While we were both away, Ike had even got a little taller. Looking around, I felt happy that everyone was back together. Most of the smashers had a change in appearance, but they were still the same smashers I knew since I first came here. Outward appearance could never show the true beauty inside you is what Ike used to say to me.
"Tell them about your first match against Link!" Captain Falcon suggested.
Ike chuckled. He looked so confident that he was going to win.."
I remembered my first match against Ike. It was a team battle, me and Samus vs. Link and Ike. The fact that it cost Ike the match because he saw my face still made me smile. Boys could be stupid at times..
"So I caught his bomb and threw it straight back at him, nailing him in the face!" Everyone laughed, even Link, who playfully punched Ike in the shoulder.
It was great to be home. My real home.
Ike grabbed my hand, leading me away from everyone. "Where are we going?" I asked.
He blushed slightly. "I want to watch the stars with you," Ike said shyly.
I laughed. "Stargazing? What did Crimea do to you while you were there?"
"It made me realize how much I missed you. Every time I sat under a tree, all I could think of was you," he said, opening the back door. The moon was a crescent shape and hung overhead. We head towards my favorite tree and both reclined against it. The sound of the lake's waves crashing down on the shore was soothing. I leaned in against his chest, his smell of cinnamon wrapping around me. At first it was silence but then Ike asked a question. "Do you ever wonder if there is anything out there?"
"No, not really," I answered, looking up at the night sky.
"What if there's another dimension where we are like sworn enemies and are trying to kill each other?"
I laughed. "Now I think you're crazy."
"Hey it could be real. For all you know, there could be aliens living on separate planets!" Ike grinned, the thought of other life forms made him excited.
I snorted. "I doubt it."
"You just won't accept the idea," Ike said, playing with my braid.
"Or maybe I know it's not true and that idea is preposterous," I said.
"Why do people use big words?" Ike asked himself.
"So people like you don't understand adult conversation," I said, laughing.
He brushed the bangs away from my face. "I love the sound of your laugh," he whispered. I looked at him and smiled, feeling a blush color my cheeks. Ike leaned down and kissed me before pulling back. "Wait, I need to get something," He said, getting up. "I'll be right back."
I nodded and watched Ike as he returned to the Smash Mansion. Staring out over the lakes, I felt waves of nostalgia crash down on me. How long has it been since I last sat here? The crescent moon's reflection was distorted from the lake. Past the lake, it seemed like the world just stopped after a mile. Strange, I never remembered that. But, then again, the Master Hands had to expand Smash Mansion for the newcomers. Maybe they forgot to expand the land as well? I looked up at the stars. They really were beautiful tonight.
After what seemed like ages, Ike never showed up. Getting up and stretching, I went back inside, in search of him. Opening the back door, I returned inside. I noticed that many of the smashers had gone to bed. "Has anyone seen Ike?" I asked out loud to no one in particular.
"I saw him go upstairs like a while ago," Pit said, looking up from a card game with Snake.
"Thanks," I said, heading up stairs.
I found Ike talking to Zelda. They were speaking in hushed tones so I hid behind the corner, just out of ear shot. Ike pulled out a small, blue box and opened it for Zelda to see. I squinted at the box, seeing something sparkle. It was a ring. Zelda seemed delighted, bouncing up and won, crying tears of joy and hugging Ike. I backed away from the corner, my back against the wall. What did I just see? Did he just propose? I ran away from the wall and nearly leapt down the stairs.
"Did you find Ike?" I ignored Pit, knowing that if I spoke, I would burst into tears. The cold night breeze bit at my face as fresh tears slowly rolled down my cheeks. My legs kept running, even though I knew I would reach the end soon enough.
I slowed to a halt, and peered over the edge. The black void seemed to stare back at me. What did he want with Zelda? Doesn't he love me? Was he just lying to me this whole time? I buried my face in my hands and started sobbing. This wasn't supposed to happen. He was in love with me, right? No, he was asking Zelda to marry him. You're not Zelda I thought to myself. But how? I've never seen them together. I took a step closer to the edge, wondering how far down the void stretched.
"Sheik! I finally found you!" I heard Ike call from a distance. But I didn't look back to him. The tears stopped flowing and I felt numb. "Sheik?" he asked, his voice coming closer.
He doesn't love me.
I stuck my foot out, feeling my foot connect with nothing but air.
"No!" Ike's strong arms wrapped around my torso as I nearly fell into the darkness. He hoisted me up, hugging me tightly. I was limp in his arms, shock preventing me from moving. Then, I heard something Ike had never done.
He was crying. Ike's shoulders shook as he pressed me tighter to him, my head resting against his chest. His heartbeat was almost like a fast drum. No, he wasn't crying. Ike was sobbing.
After a minute to collect himself, he finally spoke, his voice quivering. "Why did you do that?"
"I-I don't know," I said, my voice hardly coming out. He released me, pushing me back to look at my face. His blue eyes were puffy and there were still tears on his face. I couldn't look at him like this. "You gave Zelda a ring. You're going to marry he," I murmured, looking away.
"No, I'm not. I showed her the ring to see if you'd like it." Ike dug around in his pocket and pulled out the same small box. Before I could act, he kneeled down and opened the box. "Sheik, will you marry me?"
I felt like time stopped as I felt my heart skip a beat. I opened my mouth, but when no words came out, I just let out a squeak of delight, nodding. He grabbed my hand, unwound my bandage around my ring finger and slid on the ring. I brought up the ring to my eyes to see it better, blinking away tears. It was silver with an exotic design. A diamond shone in the moonlight. Ike stood up and I hugged him tightly. He wrapped his arms around me.
"Promise you won't ever scare me like that," Ike murmured into my ear.
"I promise," I answered.
He broke the hug, but held my hand as he led me back to the tree, where we both lay against the tree. I rested my head against his chest, breathing in his smell. Ike kissed the top of my head, his warm breath sending chills down my spine. The ring he gave me twinkled in the corner of my eye. I never should've doubted him. I slowly drifted asleep, his heartbeat becoming a lullaby.
I hope you enjoyed!
Next update will take time. Thank you all for being patient. :)
Next theme: Torture
After that, the next 2 themes have been requested.
Have a wonderful day!
(Silently creeps back into hiding)