It's been a while. I'm sorry. And don't expect these new chapters a lot, but I'm still going on with this thing.
Rashida peered around the corner, spotted Sona, and ducked out of sight once more. "I can't do it. What if she... I don't know."
"Come on," encouraged Peach. "She just looks lonely. And you're braver than I am."
Rashida squared her shoulders, took a gulp of hair, and started in amazement as Samus, giving a huff, stalked past her, shoulders swinging in her easy walk.
"Hey, Miss Sona," said the blonde, putting her hands flat on the desk.
The stiff young woman looked up and raised an eyebrow. "Yes, Samus?"
"Your hair looks nice like that."
Sona had worn her hair with a few strands escaping to hang down on either side of her face. She gave Samus an amused look. "You're not the type to walk up to someone only to compliment them." But the lobbyist smiled anyway. "What do you... Do all of you really need?" She said, as she spotted the rest of the girls peering from behind the corner.
"Well, we were just going to all get together, make some ice cream Sundays, and talk about... Stuff. And we were wondering if you wanted to join us."
Rashida and Lucina walked up. "Yeah," agreed the pink haired sword woman. "It'll be loads of fun."
"I wish I could, but I have work to do." Although the statement was not full of any intonation that would imply Sona really did wish she could, the words themselves gave the women hope.
"Oh, I'm sure no one would come to ask a question while you're gone. And if they did, it's not like it would be a super important question," argued Lucina.
"It will be so much fun!" Gushed Rashida.
"We'd love to have you, if you'd be willing," added Zelda, coming up, Peach's hand firmly held in her own.
Sona wavered briefly and everyone saw it in her eyes. The pleading doubled until the stiff lobbyist actually laughed aloud. "Okay, okay. You've convinced me. I have an hour."
"Yes!" Cheered Peach. "Come on!"
They gathered in Peach and Zelda's room, Lucina and Rashda brought the Sundays, and they all sat on different pillows, calmly eating and enjoying each other's companies and speaking about the brawls.
"Toon Link totally beat me the other day," Rashida said. "I was blown away. He bragged a little, but apologized anyway, and he deserved it. Although, I do have to say, I absolutely hate that actual stage and portal. It's so hard."
"I fought Marth for my second time on Monday," added Lucina. "It was great fun, I think. I told him he only won because he got the Smash Ball." She shrugged. "I like brawling him. He's a good sport."
"Do you like him?" Asked Rashida.
Lucina turned pink. "Excuse me? Of course I like him. Like I said, he's nice and a good spo..."
"She didn't deny it," Samus whispered loudly to Zelda.
Lucina shot them looks of anger. "You say you're a stronger sort of woman, Samus," snapped the bluenette princess, "but honestly you gossip just like any other girl."
"Let's not turn this into a brawl outside the portals," warned Sona, calmly.
"Sorry," said Samus, shrugging. "I agree. Marth's nice. But honestly, I don't like him. He's too fast with his sword. I charge up a bullet and he stops me with his sword and then knocks me off. I hate it."
"You think Marth is hard? You never fought Snake," said Zelda.
"He's pretty strong huh?" Asked Rashida.
Zelda didn't notice Rashida's eyes twinkling and she was pulled into the trap. "Oh, yes, he's strong. His kicks are so powerful. And the way he just flips and spins... It's crazy amazing. Sometimes I do get a hit in from far away with my magic."
"His eyes are pretty scary, aren't they?"
"Oh, yes! They're this hazel-green and they just stare at you. His eyes are like mesmerizing or something." Zelda stopped briefly and noticed everyone's eyes on her, Rashida and Lucina's twinkling with amusement.
"You mean, cruel girls!" Exclaimed Zelda, shocked and angry. "I do not like Snake! He's creepy and mean!"
"Like Captain Falcon," added Lucina, to change the subject. "Why doesn't he ever take off his mask?"
"I asked him once," said Peach. "He said he didn't look as intimidating and then laughed very intimidating like."
The girls all giggled.
"Do you agree Marth is the nicest?" Asked Sona.
"I think so," nodded Zelda. "Link's pretty nice too, but he's a tease sometimes. He's a sweetheart though."
"Does he know you don't have feelings for him?" Asked Samus.
"Shhh. I don't know. But if he doesn't, I don't want him to find out yet."
"Do you guys like brawling every week and then training and hanging with friends?" Asked Sona.
"Good question," said Peach. She cocked her head. "You know, honestly I like it so far. And every brawl is different. Also, we haven't been doing it that long, so it's not super tedious."
"I'm bored out of my mind," said Samus. "That's why I sometimes wear a robot suit and sometimes not, in brawls. Although, when I fight Ike, I can't seem to be able to control myself enough not to wear my suit. I guess I just remember... Anyway, question: Sona, are the authorities planning to make it better? Like are they going to add new levels?"
"They'll have levels to unlock after a certain number of brawls are played," answered Sona. "And they have another surprise. That's all I can tell you but I think you will all find it quite... Interesting."
"Oh, you've peeked my curiosity!" Exclaimed Rashida, excitedly. "Give me a hint."
"Can't" she answered, smiling. "I think it will be interesting for me to watch."
"When? Will we be doing crazy things?" Asked Samus.
"Do we have to be ridiculous?"
"Will we embarrass ourselves?"
"Tell me we get to keep our weapons!" Pleaded Lucina.
"I'll say nothing more," Sona answered, her voice crisp. She got to her feet. "Thank you, ladies. I enjoyed the conversations. Good day." She winked before she left.
"You were right, Peach," said Lucina, putting an arm around her. "That was a great idea. Sona's actually pretty nice. And now we know she's a friend."
"Now there are six girls!" Cheered Rashida.
It was Bingo Night when the announcement was made by Mr. Chi.
"B6," said Snake, glancing at the number. He glanced down at his card, frowned, and glanced up to see Ness suddenly jump off his chair. "Yes! I won, won, won!"
"Oh, man!" Exclaimed Bowser. "I was two away!"
"I needed one in three different spots to win," complained Link. He grinned and shrugged. "Good job, Ness. I guess you deserve it."
"Yeah, he does," agreed Lucas, dumping his balls back in the container. "Can we play another round before bed?"
"I'm afraid not," said Mr. Chi, entering the lounge. "I have news for all of you. There is now a story line. One portal is the entrance to a smash story. You have villains you have to defeat and long stages to travel on. There are certain check points where you will start. Too many times defeat and you are booted out of the portal until the next day. It's challenging and hard, but should be interesting for all of you. You start tomorrow. Gather in the lobby at seven, and Miss Sona and I will give you clearer instructions. Now I suggest you all retire in order to be refreshed in the morning. A warning: it won't be easy."
"Amazing! I can't wait!" Exclaimed Link. "This'll be the best thing since coming here!"
"So are we fighting each other or working as a team?" Asked Zelda.
Link patted her shoulder. "I think at least you and I will be fighting side by side."
Zelda nodded. "Okay. Thanks."
"Are you worried, Miss Magic?" Asked Samus, snorting.
"Not at all. Just wondering what it will be like."
"I'm worried they'll make it too hard," said Toon Link.
"After you beat me?" Laughed Rashida. "You shouldn't be scared of anything."
"You look worried, Peach." Ike's voice was deep enough to cause all to look over at the princess.
"Oh," she blushed. "I'm fine. I'm just... Okay, yes, I'm scared."
Snake's chuckle made her blush more. "Calm yourself, babe," he said. "You pack a punch with those shoes. Sent me flying with one of those kicks."
Peach stared hard at the ground.
"Will you wear your robotic suit, Samus?" Asked Roy.
She turned. "Oh, I don't know. Maybe. Maybe both."
"I wonder how many days it will be," Lucina said. "What if it takes us the whole year to just finish."
"Finish?" Asked Rashida.
"A story has a beginning and end," explained Marth. "And from what I know, which can be discounted or not, stories don't usually begin and finish in the same day."
"Marth, you're scaring Peach," cautioned Mario.
"I'll be fine," she answered bravely. "You and Ike will protect me, right?"
"Of course, Princess," nodded Mario.
"I fight for my friends," quipped Ike. "Marth. Our room's right here."
Marth took the key, opened the door, gave a sweeping bow to everyone, and followed his purple hair friend in.
"Are you worried, Ike?"
"No. It won't hurt."
"About making a fool of yourself."
Ike gave Marth a gentle smile. "I doubt you'll make a fool of yourself, Prince. But anyway, I am really not in the highest tiers, so unless I make a whole bunch of really foolish mistakes... No, I'm not that worried."
"Scared, Falcon?" Asked Snake, leaning back on his bed and blowing a puff of smoke from his cigar into the air
"I'm strong. You're strong. Neither of us should be worried."
"I'm not worried," snapped Snake. "I'm just upset a little, because I like to know everything."
"Doesn't always happen," shrugged the captain, laying down. "See you in the morning." He shut his eyes.
I always wanted there to be an adventure, like subspace emissary, for WiiU. Why not for Ultimate Brawl, ya? R&R