REVIEW RESPONSES:

Royal Kenya: Don't worry, I intend to, but those were some interesting ideas…

OperationJonny: Guess what? You're right! And sorry that you don't especially like Fox and Samus, but starting this chapter I'm going to start to focus more on Link and Zelda. Hopefully, you like them! (Laughter)

Elfbrat18: Well, you can stop waiting, because the next chapter is here! Thanks for reviewing!

Ri2: Oh, crap! That's a writer's error on my part, sorry! Thanks for pointing that out, I'll go back and include G-Diffusers later, when I go back through my entire story to edit things and check my spelling. I was kind of basing the spaceflight on my experiences on two certain games known as Star Wars: X-Wing and Star Wars: TIE Fighter. If you're not familiar with them, they're flight simulators set in space for the PC, so I figured I'd use that type of writing. I also based my writing style on the ones found in the X-Wing series of books, as they're also based on the two games. Check them out if you want, they're pretty good books!

RoyalFanatic: Nah, I'm not that mean, I wouldn't kill a Smasher…or would I? (Laughter), well that's ok that you haven't reviewed earlier, since you have now. Glad you like the story, expect more in the future!

Anime/videogame freak: Don't worry, I have updated, just for you!

WildGamer: Well, that's sort of it. Let me tell you this: she won't be doing anything that crazy again anytime soon!

Wow, I think that's the most reviews I've ever had for a single chapter! Thanks guys, your reviews haunt me every day until I finally update. I like it, because it keeps me motivated! And I've gotten some new reviewers too, so I must be doing something right. Once again, can't thank you guys enough!

NOTES: Yay, I finally updated! Glad to see everyone liked last chapter; I was hoping it wouldn't be disappointing, and it obviously wasn't considering the response I've gotten. Okay, last chapter Fox and Samus fought furiously in the Arwing simulators, each struggling to cope with the high G-Diffuser level. At the end, it appeared that Fox had won, and Samus either had blacked out, got blinded by the explosion, or had even… (Gasp) died! What actually happened to Samus? Did Fox win? Do the onlookers outside the simulators know what happened? Why am I typing so many questions? It's not a soap opera! Okay, I have no answer for the last question, but you can find the answers to the other questions if you read the next chapter. Okay, well I have nothing else to say here, other than I can finally relax and I'm really sorry; this chapter is kind of short, and my life right now isn't exactly going smoothly. So, on with Chapter 11!

DISCLAIMER: Well, I guess I should tell everyone that I don't own Super Smash Brothers Melee, Legend of Zelda, Star Fox, or Metroid. They all belong to Nintendo, Namco gets some credit for Star Fox: Assault and HAL Laboratories is responsible for Super Smash Brothers Melee and the first game also. I'm too lazy to complain, so I really don't care about writing this disclaimer. Wow, that was out of character for me (laughter)!

Chapter 11: Training Day

"She's been out a long time; Fox, are you sure we don't need Dr. Mario?"

"ROB says that she just has a bump on the head and was knocked unconscious. If he's right, she should be waking up anytime now."

"Both of you are so stupid! What were you thinking, dogfighting at those speeds when you knew perfectly well there were no handicaps to protect you?"

"Krystal, please, I don't wanna fight with you right now. I'll explain why after she finally wakes up."

"Look, she's coming around!"

'Am…..I dead?' was the first thought to enter Samus's head as she slowly opened her eyes, the swirling haze of light steadily becoming clearer and clearer. She had heard voices somewhere, and was determined to know who they belonged to, and also find out where she was.

The flooring beneath her felt coarse and hard, like those found on your typical spacecraft. Then she remembered what had happened: she had been accelerating, full throttle with lasers firing, towards Fox's incoming craft. Her craft sustained significant damage, both of the wings had torn off and her shields had gone down, and then everything went black.

'Wait, if I'm not dead, then where am I?'

Slowly, her eyesight became clear, and she realized where she was: in the training rooms aboard the Great Fox II. As she struggled to sit up, ten pairs of hands helped her, and she immediately recognized everyone's faces. Marth was the first one to speak, a look of joy on his face.

"Sammy, you're all right! We were so worried about you; after your cockpit stopped moving, we got the canopy open and set you down. That robot ROB said you were just unconscious, so we waited for you to wake up."

Samus into his eyes, paying attention to him, until he caught sight of a certain vulpine right behind him. Before anyone could blink, she was up, and had Fox by his vest.

"You jackass! You knew that was going to happen, didn't you? You took advantage of my current condition and set it so that you would win!"

Even though he was in an uncomfortable position, Fox kept a straight face, and then grinned a little.

"Well, actually Sam, after I hit you with that bomb, my viewscreen got so bright that I couldn't see a thing. When I regained visual, I was just barely an inch from colliding with an asteroid, which happened a millisecond later. So, technically this match was a draw."

Samus let go of him, glad that she hadn't lost her honor, but her expression became full of shame.

"I'm sorry I burst out like that; I guess I was just so focused on winning that I blamed whoever was nearest with everything. It was really a stupid contest; I admit it Fox, you're the better pilot."

"No Sam, I was being stupid too. We're both evenly matched. Who we should really be apologizing to are our friends for sticking with us, and not just leaving."

"Hey, it was no problem. Besides, Link and I were really bored anyways," said Zelda.

"Yeah, and despite the danger, I actually enjoyed it. I have to admit, that was one hell of a dogfight!" remarked Krystal.

Both Samus and Fox flashed grins. Their conversation was interrupted, however, by Master Hand's voice over the loud intercom:

"All Smashers please report to your rooms; it's now 10:00 P.M. I apologize for the inconvenience, as normal weekends don't usually have curfews, but Crazy Hand and I have decided to declare tomorrow an All-Smash Day. That is, everyone will be able to practice all day until 8:00 P.M. tomorrow. Don't forget the next day that the tournament will start. Now get some rest and Happy Smashing tomorrow! That is all."

"Well, I guess we'd all better get back to our rooms if we're going to practice all day tomorrow." Link commented as he heard this. Everyone agreed and started to head out, saying good bye to each other. As Link and Marth started towards their room after walking out of the elevator, a number of things ran through Link's head.

'Good, tomorrow will allow me to work with the Master Sword again. If I can renew my skills with it by tomorrow evening, I'll be able to at least stand a chance against my competitors.'

Link continued to think about his problem as he and Marth arrived at their room.

The Next Day, 7:00 P.M.

The hot depths of Brinstar had no effect on Link's stamina as he continuously struck and slashed at the tentacle-like organisms that held one of the 3 platforms together. Right before he went for the last slash, he felt the weight of the Master Sword suddenly quadruple, which caused him to stumble and fall over.

"DAMN IT!" he shouted in the air, causing his words to echo off the cavern walls.His clothes and features were drenched with sweat, representing all the work he had done. All day, since 9:00 in the morning, he had worked furiously here with the lava rise turned off, trying to once again become the expert swordsman he once was seven years ago, but there was still something he hadn't mastered. Something that, even though he couldn't quite place it, he knew he was lacking.

"Why! Why does this keep happening? I've tried everything, and still nothing works!"

At that moment something, like a hidden voice inside of his mind, spoke inside of his mind:

'There's still something you lack; one thing that was key to your success in your travels through time. It gave you strength, endurance, and most of all, your courage.'

Link jumped as he heard this mysterious voice, scanning around him for the source of it.

"Who are you? What do you want?" he asked the darkness surrounding him.

'Only to help you, Hero of Time. You're the only one who can stop Ganondorf from dooming all the races of the Universe to certain death and destruction.'

A figure glided out of the shadows, its eyes casting away the darkness that foreshadowed the depths of Brinstar…

Well, that's a wrap! Yeah, I know, another cliffhanger, and on top of that the chapter was short, but how else will I keep you guys on the edge of your seat? Now I can actually sleep tonight since I've updated. I guess I should apologize, but I've had essays, Pep Band (I play the saxophone! 'Laughter'), and now tech design for our High School, so that's probably the reason if I don't update. Check my profile for updates now, since now it has decided to come up on my computer now. Who do you think the figure is? Post your answer in a review and whoever's right I'll hand out a cookie jar to! Well, expect the next chapter sometime in the next two weeks, but I'll try to get it up this coming weekend. Thanks for being so patient guys, and please review!