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animefansupreme: Yay, my first reviewer! Thanks for reviewing, and don't worry I'm going to make more chapters; I just like to take my time on these things.

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NOTES: Sorry about the delay, partly writer's block and partly because of an essay I have to write as a summer project. This fic might be a little confusing later on, so feel free to ask questions if you have any. This chapter is going to be even shorter than the last one, but I really want to get to the next chapter. It should basically set the stage for the rest of the story. Just to let you know, I will not be including Young Link in this story, as I just couldn't figure out how to include him. Everyone else will be included, but if you think that I'm forgetting anyone, let me know and I'll try to fit them in to the story. Although I can't make any promises on the Pokemon, because I really hate them (Well, except Mewtwo, because he kicks ass). Well, here's chapter three for your entertainment.

DISCLAIMER: Once again, I must tell you that I don't own the Legend of Zelda series or Super Smash Bros. Melee. These games belong to Nintendo and HAL Laboratories (SSBM does, not LOZ). You probably don't even read this, but I don't want to get sued and be forced in to poverty, so I have to say this every chapter.

Chapter 3: The Tournament

As Link slowly ambled down towards the hall, he heard lots of cheering and clapping coming from his destination. Slowly, he opened the front doors and crouch-walked towards his seat between Zelda and Marth. Luckily, no one noticed him as he clamored up on to his seat.

"Did I miss anything?"

"No, just the usual nagging on the Smashers that haven't won in about two weeks," whispered Zelda back to him, as Master Hand kept speaking to them all.

"…and so, Bowser, your village visitation rights are suspended until you get another win. Maybe this will motivate you in to another win instead of ragging on the other Smashers!"

Bowser just stayed silent and looked the opposite direction, a dirty look on his face, as everyone gave him strange looks that said 'Seriously, how can you not win for two weeks?'

"Now that that's done with, I would like to talk about why I called you all down to dinner early. After much consideration and discussion with Crazy Hand, and also taking in to account what happened last time, we have decided to host THE THRID ANNUAL SUPER SMASH BROTHERS TOURNAMENT!"

Everyone clapped and cheered as they heard this, then silenced quickly as Master Hand continued his speech:

"Now, as I'm sure you're all wondering, what will be the fabulous prize for the victor? The answer is…whatever you want! Using our combined powers, my brother and I will grant the one wish the victor has always wanted, well as long as it's in our range of power. We'll lay out the rules Monday, and the tournament will start the next day."

There was mass-murmuring among the Smashers after he said this.

"Well, enjoy your dinner and Good Smashing to you all!" (A/N: yeah, I know, corny)

After he left, everyone started digging in to their food and talking amongst themselves.

"I wonder what the border line of the wish will be."

"How long will the tournament last?"

"Do you really think they will grant us whatever we want?"

Similar questions were being asked as dinner went on. Link decided to eat and listen rather than talk as he listened in on Samus' and Marth's conversation.

"So, what are you doing this weekend, Sam?"

"Well, I got a request from the Federation to watch over an expedition to planet SR388. You know, the former home of the Metroids?"

"Yeah, I remember you telling me about that little incident. Just try to come back in one piece, okay?"

"Marth, have I ever not come back in one piece?"

"Well…no, I guess not."

Link continued to listen until the bell rang and everyone started to leave. What he didn't expect was Zelda to come up behind him.

"Link, I need to talk to you. Do you want to walk in the gardens outside?"

"Um…sure, I'm not doing anything."

Together, they walked out of the door to the gardens. The sun was setting behind the trees of the Lost Woods as they made their way down the winding patio.

"So, what did you want to talk about?" asked Link with a curious look.

"Well, it's about Hyrule..."

Yeah, I'm leaving you at a cliffhanger. I know this was a boring chapter, but like I said, it's going to get better. Just to let you know, all the Smashers are free to go wherever they like to during weekends. Oh, and you probably know what's going to happen to Samus if you've played Metroid Fusion, and I've decided to tie it in with my story.

NEXT CHAPTER: Link and Zelda are visited by a familiar face…

If you want to guess who that is, be my guest. If you guess right, I'll give you a cookie...and please review!

(AUTHOR'S UPDATE 5/6: Fixed all grammatical and sentence structure errors in this chapter.)