NOTES: I apologize for the little mix-up I caused; parts of the story just didn't sound right and I wasn't satisfied with the title and summary at all. But, for your enjoyment, here's chapter two. It's shorter than my last chapter, but my fingers are still hurting from typing all that. Oh, and I am happy to say that the first chapter is now completely error-free (at least, the spelling is right).

DISCLAIMER: I don't own the Legend of Zelda or Super Smash Bros. Melee; both of these games belong to Nintendo, and SSBM belongs to HAL Laboratories. Really, must we authors say this every time? I mean, of course we don't own these games; it wouldn't be called FAN FICTION if we did. Now enough of me ranting and raving, on with the story!

Chapter 2: Aftermath

Five years later…….

BLAM!

'Damn, should've seen that one coming!' Link thought as he hurtled across the Mushroom Kingdom stage, his damage indicator on his wrist rising to 150 percent. Luckily, he managed to use his Hookshot to hang off the side and spring back on the stage. Too busy fighting the bounty hunter Samus Aran, Link hadn't noticed a Bomb-omb walking towards him. Before he could react, it blew up in his face.

Samus leaped up and landed on top of the castle tower while firing off several seeker missiles, but this time Link was ready. He sprinted up the roof, dodging missile after missile, and finally managed to get an upper thrust with his new sword at her. Samus went flying upwards, but was able to fall back to the earth. Link took out his bow and launched a volley of arrows at her. She was hit a couple of times, but still was able to control her descent. She landed and noticed that her damage indicator was up to 120 percent, but she paid no heed since her Varia Suit had protected her from most damage and also provided her with some extra weight to keep her on the ground.

'If I play this right, I shouldn't have to worry anyways.'

Link again rushed at her, jumped, and tried a downward thrust. Samus dodged it and kicked him in the chest. Link went flying and hit the main tower, landing face down. His damage indicator now up to 200 percent, he was surprised that he was still even on the ground. Samus didn't hesitate and launched a series of kicks and punches as he struggled to his feet. But thanks to his reflexes, he rolled forward and came up behind her, performing an upwards spin attack with his sword.

'You've got to be kidding me! How did he…' Samus thought as she was launched skywards again, but this time she didn't come back down. Link watched her disappear into the distance, with the crowd cheering his name. He waved towards the floating stands off-screen, and heard the word "Game!" signifying the end of the battle.

In the locker rooms, Samus placed the parts of her disassembled Varia Suit in her locker. She felt Link's presence coming up behind her as she continued disassembling parts of her suit.

"You did well. I thought that I was going to lose when you knocked me into that wall and tried to finish me off."

"Thanks Link. I didn't expect you to get behind me. If we hadn't been playing by one stock survival rules, I would have given you a run for your money when I returned." she said in a grin, as she finished disassembling her suit. All she had on now was a dark blue jumpsuit. She undid her ponytail and let her blond hair flow down her backside. Link watched for a second, then opened his own locker next to hers and started to store his own weapons in it. He took off his tunic and removed the mail under it, storing it in his locker. Samus couldn't help but smirk at his finely built body as he put his forest green Kokiri tunic back on.

"By the way, if you ever want to spar, you know where to find me Link. You're one of my more challenging opponents."

"Should I feel honored?" Link said with a sly grin.

"You'd better," she said playfully.

As he finished putting away his stuff and shut his locker, a pair of gloved hands covered his eyes.

"Guess who?"

"Uh…boy you sound familiar. Let me guess…is it…Zelda?"

The gloved hands removed themselves from Link's eyes as he turned around and was greeted by the smiling face of his best friend.

"Hey Zel, what's up?"

"Nothing, just wanted to say hello to you."

Samus closed her locker and turned around to see their new arrival.

"Hey Zel, how's it going?"

"Great! I just finished my fight with Peach, and I won by one KO. It was just a two-minute match, but it felt like an eternity."

"That's good. Your boyfriend here sent me to heaven during our Sudden Death battle." She grinned as both of their cheeks turned bright red.

"Sam, uh, Zelda's not my girlfriend. She's just my, uh…." stuttered Link with difficulty.

"I know. I just love the look on both of your faces when I say that!"

All three of them laughed, but it was short lived. The P.A. system erupted to life, and Master Hand's voice came over the speaker.

"Please excuse the interruption, but could all Smashers please report to the Dining Hall for dinner. I have a special announcement to make that includes you all."

Link finished checking the lock on his locker, and started re-buckling his Kokiri boots while Samus and Zelda went on ahead of him. He became lost in deep thought while tightening the buckles.

'Goddesses, it really annoys me when Samus does that! I mean, I do have feelings for Zelda, but I just can't tell her. What if she doesn't feel the same? Well, we've become close to each other ever since we escaped the flood. I can't believe how long we wandered the Woods, grieving for Hyrule while searching for this very mansion. We found it, and were lucky enough to be accepted. I know in my heart I love her, but, I just can't bring myself to say it. I don't want to endanger our friendship…"

Zelda's yelling broke through his thoughts.

"Link! Hurry up, everyone's waiting for you!"

"Okay, coming!" he replied as he finished with his boots.

He then started making his way up the stairs towards the dining room where his fellow Smashers waited for him.

There's the end of chapter two! Chapter three will be up eventually. By the way, Link now looks the way he appears in Twilight Princess because he's older, if you noticed. Actually, Link is now twenty years old and Zelda's nineteen, if any part of that confuses you. He also has the sword he uses in Twilight Princess, not the Gilded Sword. He had it fashioned in to the sword from Twilight Princess. If you're wondering about my progress, check out my profile if you want. I'll also answer reviews next chapter, if I get any that is. Again, please review!