A/N: Yay! New chapter!! =D The few who are reading this should be very happy. I would like to thank the reviewers:
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Hope you like it! Oh, just a heads up: LOTS of drama in this chapter. Enjoy! =D
Chapter 2: Day One: All Set
by mrtysh
Marth sat up slowly, wishing not to be dizzy upon awakening. He stretched his strong, stiff limbs and yawned, standing from the small bed.
Thankfully, he had slept fairly well; unable to remember a dream of any sort. This was a relief, though now he had the whole battle-filled day to live through...
Sighing absentmindedly, he walked to the large chest of drawers containing his clothing; light blue tunic, deep navy pants, armor, cape, and gloves. His boots were sitting to the left-most side of the chest; neatly polished. The Sword of Light, Falchion, rested in its protective sheath in the top drawer. The sentimental tiara always sat on his bedside table during the night; for losing it would prove it difficult for him to remain sane.
He dressed quickly, but effectively; the cloth not earning a single crease or wrinkle. After gently smoothing out his peculiarly blue hair, he carefully placed the small tiara atop his head.
All set.
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Samus took one last glance in the mirror, smoothing her hair. She was wearing her Zero Suit, but after a quick breakfast she would put on her heavy armor for battle. She didn't like wearing the suit for day-to-day occurrences, but she felt it necessary for battle.
Looking back over her shoulder into the quiet bedroom, she noticed Zelda had yet to awaken. Samus didn't want to wake her; it being merely six-thirty in the morning. The Hylian's quiet, rhythmic breath could barely be heard. Samus sighed once again, and left the room just as silently.
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Gracefully gliding down the stairs to the kitchen, Samus was startled to find someone else seated at the small table, an empty coffee mug in front of them.
"Marth?" Samus questioned incredulously. "G-good morning," she stuttered, realizing her bewildered expression.
"Good morning Samus. You're awake early as well. May I be so bold as to inquire of this?" Marth chuckled slightly, smiling warmly.
"I was ready to start the day," she said, trying to return the smile, but to no avail. Apparently, her facial muscles weren't quite working yet, so it seemed like more of a grimace.
"Myself as well. I suppose it will be awhile before battles begin, so I must do something before Master Hand speeches us to death," Marth's grin broadened, making Samus uneasy.
What is with him today? He's always so gloomy and depressed... I like it, though! Before she could hesitate, Samus found herself sitting directly in front of Marth, searching her brain for something to say.
"Umm, yeah," she laughed nervously. Idiot, what the hell is wrong with you? It's Marth! Just Marth, your best friend... right? Suddenly, she wasn't very hungry.
Noticing her obvious distress, Marth hastily changed the topic. "So, are you ready for the battles?"
"I suppose so. All the training I've done will pay off, I think. I'm really hoping all of us will win our battles and advance into the tournament. I hope poor Link doesn't have to fight Ganondorf again! How terribly ironic," Samus chuckled at the thought.
"That was rather unfortunate," Marth agreed. Changing the topic yet again, he said, "Speaking of Link, I hear that he and Zelda will be going back to Hyrule for a visit this weekend."
"Really? Zelda never told me!" Samus was astonished at the surprising news. Surely Link wouldn't gather up enough courage to ask her...
"You didn't know about that? Link said it was a surprise for Zelda, since they hadn't been back in a while and she has been saying how much she wants to visit. He's going to tell her tomorrow, if I'm correct. I think it'll be great for them to get away from the hectic mansion," Marth informed her, smiling ever so brightly.
"Wow... I can't believe Link would go to all the trouble to do that! Well, I suppose he wishes to see his home as well. Maybe the two of us could do something together this weekend," instantly, her hand flew to her mouth. Shit! You weren't supposed to say that, idiot! She scolded herself indignantly.
"Really? I don't see why not. That sounds like fun! We'll be ready to relax by the time this week ends," Marth smirked. Wow, how lame is that? I'm such an idiot. I still can't believe how easily we're communicating... It's unusual for Samus, especially since I'm not Zelda or Peach.
"... Am I interrupting something here?" an uncertain new voice asked.
Samus turned to see a puzzled Link staring at the confused pair. She then turned back to Marth, realizing they were less than a foot apart from each other.
Flying out of the chair she was in, Samus blushed furiously and averted her gaze from that of the two swordsmen, saying, "Bye, Marth!" and leaving before the matter could be discussed again.
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"Shit, you idiot!" Samus cursed when she was out of earshot of the two men. She would be talking to Link later, definitely.
Things were going so well, Marth had really relaxed today. Samus was so surprised at him, and at herself. How close was it that they had gotten? What was she thinking? Was she really developing feelings for Marth?
Before a war could rage in her mind, someone else came into the picture. Roy trekked down the short hallway, stopping in front of her.
"What's all the cussing about, Samus?" Roy smirked, earning a light punch.
"It's nothing that concerns you, Roy," Samus tried to shove her thoughts to the back of her mind.
"Samus, don't lie to me. Let's talk. Come on, we're... friends? Close acquaintances? Either way, you can tell me anything," he reassured her, chuckling.
"I'm such an idiot, Roy," Samus leaned back against the wall. "I can't even talk to Marth anymore without stuttering or blushing or freezing up. And someone's untimely interruption doesn't really help! I'm getting a soft spot, god damn it," Samus gripped her shoulders with her hands; close to punching something.
"Ohhh, I see where this is going..." Roy smirked again, waggling his eyebrows, hinting the obvious. "Our little Sammie's fallen in lo-"
"Don't you dare, Roy!" Samus clenched one hand into a fist, threatening to knock some sense into him.
"Okay, okay! But you know it's true, Samus. Don't deny it!" He smirked once again, this time having to duck a punch.
"Thanks for the help, Roy..." Samus whispered, going up the next flight of stairs to her room. Maybe, just maybe, he was actually right...
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"Explain, yourself, would you?" Link requested with a hint of a laugh in his cheerful voice.
"Link, for the last time, we were just talking! Nothing happened, Samus and I are... friends," Marth exclaimed, for the third time to a stubborn swordsmen who had his heart set on the fact that Marth was falling in love with the bounty hunter.
Marth wasn't sure if Link was right or not. Maybe he was right, that Marth was developing feelings for her. But... they were friends, and feelings might ruin that.
"All right, I'll drop it... for now!" Link grinned mischievously and walked away, leaving Marth to simmer over his thoughts.
"BASTARD!" Marth called jokingly after Link. Reluctantly, he stood and stretched his limbs. I think this is going to be one of those days...
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Samus closed the door to the room, only to find Zelda fixing her hair into a braid. "Hey, Samus! Where were you?" Zelda greeted her warmly.
"Huh? Oh... I was down in the kitchen... with Marth," Samus didn't know what Zelda would think of this, but she thought it best to inform her before Link did.
"Really? Did you guys get to talk?" Zelda questioned, raising an eyebrow.
"Yeah... we talked. It was so unusual, though. He was so relaxed and happy..." Samus said, slipping into a dazed state, just thinking. I think I'm really in love with him... What's happening to me? I'm supposed to be ruthless and emotionless! But I can't help it, I'm sure that I'm in love with Marth. Why else would I say something like that, and stutter every time I try to talk?!
"That's... great! I'm really happy for you, Samus. Maybe today will be a good day for everyone!" Zelda said cheerfully, smiling.
"Yeah... I think I'm going to go down there without my armor, and it's almost eight, we'd better get to the auditorium so we can hear Master Hand's speech," Samus headed back toward the door, shortly followed by Zelda.
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"Hey, guys! We were wondering when you'd get here!" Link called to Samus and Zelda, who had just walked into the auditorium. Link, Roy, and Marth were sitting together, and a few others were sitting on the other side, including Fox, Falco, Yoshi, Ganondorf, Pikachu, and Lucario.
"Hi, Link..." Zelda greeted, smiling. Do you know where Peach is?" It was true, Peach wasn't in the large room. "Samus and I haven't seen her all day..."
"The last time I saw Peach was this morning when she walked down to the... music room I think. It was probably at about seven, so I imagine she'll be here soon enough," Roy informed them.
"Oh, thanks Roy! We'll save her a seat, I guess. Come on, Samus!" Zelda beckoned her, but Samus had some business to take care of...
"Hold on just a minute Zelda. Link, can we talk?" Samus shot a death glare at Link, who hesitantly stood and followed Samus out of the auditorium.
"Bastard!" Samus whispered irately, slapping Link right on the cheek.
"Ow! What the hell was that for?!" Link demanded angrily, rubbing the red spot on his cheek.
"You know damn well what that was for! Marth and I were talking, since you failed to notice that little detail!" Samus had to refrain from shouting at him.
"Wha-? Oh... that. Look, I'm sorry, I didn't know that you two had a 'thing' for each other! OW!" Link said, earning another rough slap on the other cheek.
"If you wish to remain alive, I wouldn't say that ever again!" Samus threatened lividly.
"Goddesses damn it, what is wrong with you two?! Remind me never to go into the kitchen in the morning!" Link succumbed, a smirk creeping onto his features. I don't know about Marth, but Samus has sure got the hots for him! This is all so sudden...
"Exactly! Look, I'm sorry I got so angry, this whole thing is turning me into a wreck!" Samus needed to get her anger out, punch something, kill something. Curse love...
"I know what you mean... it happens to me too. Trying to understand everything along with being a fighter is really tough," Link wrapped Samus in an embrace, soothing her. "Well, I think we'd better get back in there before Master Hand starts his long, boring speech. Oh, and do yourself a favor... sit by Marth. He needs someone to talk to besides me."
"Link!" Samus punched him lightly, walking back into the room with him. Master Hand was floating around in the front of the room, fixing something. Before he started speaking, Samus ran to her designated seat beside Marth. She noticed that almost everyone was present, as was Peach, who sat beside Zelda.
"Good morning, fighters!" Master Hand began in an annoying, deep voice. "Today, a you all know, is the start of our second tri-annual tournament of the year! I know you have all been training very hard, and I think you are all prepared for the next two weeks."
"Now, I must inform you, the layout and structure have changed drastically. There are thirty-six of you, and in the next round, there will only be eighteen of you. Since the tournament lasts for two weeks, with a break on Friday through Sunday, we will only be having six battles a day for the next three days, to determine the second round of fighters," Master Hand announced, shocking many fighters.
Whisperings of "What?!" and "That's gonna change up the game!" could be heard in the room. Master Hand attempted to quiet them down, but to no avail. Until he sounded a loud air-horn.
At that, everyone decided to pay attention. "Anyway, for today, the fights will be, in this randomly selected order, Kirby versus Pokemon Trainer, Marth versus Pikachu, Ganondorf versus Olimar, Zelda versus Yoshi, Ness versus Sonic, and Meta Knight versus Ice Climbers. It is now eight-thirty, so the first battle will begin at ten; all the battles will be an hour apart from each other with an hour break starting at twelve. Good luck to all!" With that said, he floated off, leaving everyone to their own discussions.
"Guess I don't need my armor after all..." Samus muttered sadly. She had kind of been looking forward to kicking someone's ass.
"I think I'm gonna go take mine off. After all, we have a whole hour till Marth's battle!" Roy patted a nervous Marth on the back, fleeing the premises along with the rest of the group.
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Ten forty-eight... Marth thought, anxiously biting his bottom lip and clenching a gloved fist. Of course it was only Pikachu, but one never knows the outcome of a battle.
Kirby was being congratulated by many for his outstanding win against the Pokemon Trainer; apparently he had sent Squirtle sailing off the Green-Greens stage. He was soaking up the attention like a dry sponge.
Soon, Marth would step into the portal to his own stage, the Castle Siege. He was grateful for this, it gave him somewhat of an advantage.
The portal glowed red in front of him, awaiting the fighters' casual step into it. There was a blue portal beside it; the audience portal. In every stage, there was a stadium not visible to the fighters that those who wished to watch a fight could sit. Marth knew he had a large group of supporters, so that made him feel better.
Hearing footsteps, he glanced over his shoulder. It was Pikachu, who stepped in front of Marth to enter the portal, a white flash lighting up the room.
Here goes nothing, Marth thought as he followed the Pokemon into the portal.
Arriving on the large stage, Marth surveyed the much familiar area with the double platformed 'tower.' Pikachu sat on the opposite side of the stage, looking at nothing in general, waiting for Master Hand to announce the start of the battle.
Marth nearly jumped off the stage when Master Hand's booming loud voice announced, "ASSUME THE POSITION.... 3, 2 1, GO!!"
In this short time, Marth unsheathed Falchion and awaited the assault. The yellow Pokemon charged at him; easily dodged. Marth swung his sword behind him, pelting Pikachu. Flying upward, Pikachu attempted a Thunderbolt, but Marth slashed at him mid-zap. Almost in a dance, Marth twirled Falchion in a variety of powerful hits, only to be surprised by a whack from the Pokemon's tail.
The rest happened quickly. Marth ran toward the prepared Pokemon, feinting from another tail swat. Then, he thrust the sword with all his might, hitting Pikachu squarely in the left side; afflicting tremendous damage as the Pokemon flew off into the distance.
Marth panted heavily; raising his sword in triumph. He felt an abnormal force carry him away from the battlefield.
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"Congrats, Marth!" Link ran up to the exhausted swordsman and patted him roughly on the back. "You're awesome, as usual!"
"I hope I can manage that in my battle!" Zelda said, smiling.
Peach and Roy weren't around, for some reason, so it was just Link, Zelda and a very silent Samus; with a light blush on her cheeks.
"Well... we'll see you later Marth!" Link said, catching the hint that radiated off of Samus's demeanor. Zelda followed closely behind him.
"You were... great, Marth," Samus whispered, nearly collapsing the poor unsuspecting man with a loving embrace.
"Th-thanks, Samus," Marth stuttered, looking into her shiny, sparkling blue eyes, the warmth of her touch lingering.
"I guess I'll... go, then," Samus turned slowly, dramatically, and walked away before Marth could say otherwise.
Marth sighed indignantly, brushing a stray strand of blue hair out of his face. There was no way in hell he was going to stay and watch the battle between Ganondorf and Olimar, that would be utterly brutal and disturbing.
Reluctantly, he left towards his room.
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Zelda walked hastily toward the portal room as the time of her battle approached. She wore a green dress and her old, battered boots; what she considered her 'uniform.'
As she was about to step into the portal, a hand gripped hers and pulled her gently toward its owner. She turned and gazed into the calm, reassuring, oceanic blue eyes of none other than Link.
"Hey, Zel," he smiled warmly, touching her now pink-tinted cheek with his free hand. "We're watching you. I know you'll do great, I wish you luck," he released her hand and stepped into the red portal next to her own green one.
Zelda could feel the comforting warmth of his loving touch, and felt extremely confident that she could win this battle. She finally walked into the awaiting green light.
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Zelda smiled when she arrived at the Delfino Plaza stage; she knew the area quite well. She currently stood on a stationery platform, seeing nothing but blue sky as the surroundings. Yoshi stood ready at the opposing side of the platform.
Master Hand's booming voice sounded, "ASSUME THE POSITION.... 3, 2, 1, GO!!"
Zelda cast Din's Fire, achieving a direct hit. Yoshi charged for her, she flew into the air with Farore's Wind. He tossed a basketball-sized egg towards her; she cast Nayru's Love.
Zelda pelted Yoshi with yet another Din's Fire, taking the chance to zap him with a minor casting. He flew into the air, but not far enough. She stood directly under him and waited for his landing. She bound him with strong magic, tossing him to the side like a rag-doll. He made a feeble attempt to kick her, but Zelda feinted expertly; grasping and tossing him again. He was hanging on to the edge of the platform now, so she ran with all her strength and cast a final Din's Fire, sending him completely off of the stage and into nothingness.
"GAME!!" Master Hand bellowed; a new green light absorbing a triumphant Zelda.
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"You did it Zelda!" Peach squealed the instant Zelda arrived back into the portal room; encompassing her in a tight embrace.
"You really were good, that battle barely lasted five minutes!" Samus hugged the elated princess also.
"We knew you could do it, Zelda," Roy hugged her as well. "Hey, where's Marth?" Roy glanced around the room, and Link shrugged his shoulders in reply.
"I guess I'll go find him. Bye, Zel!" Roy waved, and was immediately followed by a worried Samus and Peach; almost an exact repeat of the morning.
"Told you you'd be amazing," Link advanced closer to her, grinning from ear to ear. He embraced her softly, making her blush again.
"Zelda, I was wondering if you wanted to join me in visiting Hyrule this weekend?" Link's eyes widened like a child; letting Zelda know he'd be sad if she didn't say yes.
She did miss Hyrule; Ruto, Malon, Saria, and Nabooru were her friends whom she hadn't seen in months. Fantasies went through her mind of laying on the cool shore of the Lake Hylia at twilight, next to Link...
"I-I'd love to go with you, Link! But, how are we to get there?" Zelda wondered. Hyrule was many miles away from here. The only way Zelda knew of to get here was-
"On horseback of course! You'll see, Zelda. We'll get there, and we'll go visit everybody," he smiled again, and Zelda returned the gesture.
"I'd better go with Roy to find Marth. See you later!" Link left the room, going out of sight. Which was why Zelda nearly had a heart attack when he swung his head in the room from around the corner and added, "Oh, Zel?" he paused momentarily. "Thanks." Another heart-melting smile, then he left.
What a day, Zelda thought. How nice it will be to go back to Hyrule to visit! Which brings me back to the thought of how we're getting there... The only way we would be able to find a horse from here is... But, there's no way he's kept it for so long! It's been eight years since I gave it to him...
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Marth was harshly awoken as a firm tap on his door could be heard. "Marth, you in there?" a voice whispered.
Oh, shit! I fell asleep. I missed Zelda's battle... Marth stood, smoothing out his unkempt mop of blue hair; un-wrinkling his tunic. At least he'd thought to take off his heavy armor and cape, and place Falchion in the drawer.
He opened the door, to see Roy standing there, mid-tap with his fist in the air awkwardly. "Uhh... Hi, Marth... Where were you during Zelda's battle? We've all been looking for you," he walked into the room when Marth beckoned him to sit in the desk chair.
"Apparently I fell asleep when I came back here after my battle. It was tiring, but I don't think that's what did it..." Marth sighed, plopping down onto the cluttered bed.
"I'm guessing we need to talk... What happened?" Roy asked with concern; scooting the desk chair closer to Marth.
"Well, I guess it started this morning when Link saw Samus and I together in the kitchen-" Marth began.
"Wait, you and Samus were in the kitchen this morning? And Link was there? That's what she was so pissed off about!" Roy exclaimed triumphantly. Upon seeing Marth's confused expression, he elaborated, "Okay, so I was going to the auditorium, right? I heard Samus cussing about something so I took a short detour and asked her what was wrong, almost getting punched in the process. After a while, though, I got her to loosen up and tell me what was going on," Roy hesitated here, not knowing whether he should inform Marth of this or not. "and she was really frustrated; looked like she would've ripped out someones guts with her bare hands. She said she was finding it hard to talk to you-" Shit, I've already said too much. Marth better not talk to Samus about this, she's gonna kill me!
"But she was having no problem talking to me! She was... so eager to talk, happy, and interesting," Marth fantasized.
Looks like we have a match on our hands... "Well, that went well, you won your battle. What happened after that? I had to leave, and it's best we not discuss the why to my departure," Roy smirked.
"Well, everybody was congratulating me, which was normal... I guess I was just tired, so I came back here. I can't remember how I fell asleep, I just did," Marth absently rubbed the sleep out of his eyes as he said this.
"Geez, everything is crazy right now, and it's only the first day of this tournament!" Roy exclaimed, tossing his hands up in defeat. "I think it's almost time for dinner, let's head down there."
Marth stood, following his companion out of the room, a certain bounty hunter becoming the subject of his thoughts.
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"You should've seen him fight! He was flying through as fast as Sonic runs, it was incredible!" Lucas said to his 'clone' Ness, flailing his arms around in the air for emphasis. Apparently Meta Knight had done very well against the Ice Climbers. The person in subject was nowhere to be seen, however.
Zelda overheard the two youngsters at the dining table, swallowing a spoonful of minestrone in the meantime. She merely listened as everyone discussed the possible layout for the next few days.
"I still hope I don't end up fighting Ganondorf again," Link repeated, emphasizing his hatred for the Gerudo King of Darkness. Ganondorf had indeed threatened Hyrule's well-being a while back. As to how he'd gotten here, Link nor Zelda knew for sure.
"Hey, how do you know you'll even make it there? You might end up losing your first round fight!" Roy exclaimed boldly, earning a death glare. No one dared question Link's fighting skills.
"Why don't we just be thankful we're here?" Marth piped in, trying to prove a point.
"You already won your battle!" Roy yelled, slightly muffled by his attempt at cooling the burn of hot soup in his mouth.
Marth gave up trying to reason with the stubborn men, glancing at the silent women in front of him, who merely stared in awe at the two bickerers.
The argument was halted as Master Hand floated about in the front of the room, trying to capture everyone's attention. Anything to save from hearing that wretched air-horn again...
Clearing his 'throat' the Hand announced, "I would just like to congratulate Kirby, Marth, Ganondorf, Zelda, Sonic, and Meta Knight for succeeding in your battles and securing a spot in the second round. Well done, fighters! Tomorrow's battles will be as follows: Fox versus Lucas, Captain Falcon versus Jigglypuff, Link versus Luigi, Falco versus Mr. Game and Watch, Samus versus Wario, and King Dedede versus Snake. The first battle begins at nine! I wish you all good luck, and I hope you have a splendid evening," Master Hand floated out of the room before giving anyone a chance to object.
"Piece of cake," Link boasted, finishing the last spoonful in his soup bowl. "I'm heading back to the room, you coming Roy?"
"Right behind you, Link. See everyone tomorrow," Roy waved and followed his companion upstairs.
"I think we'll leave also," Zelda said, standing.
"I'll be right there, Zel!" Peach called after the princess.
Samus slowly stood and said, "Goodnight, Marth..."
As soon as the two were out of earshot, Peach (verbally) pounced on Marth like a cheetah to a mouse. "I see you've developed a 'thing' for Samus, eh, Marth?" she smirked devilishly.
"I-I... what?" Marth asked stupidly, cocking his head to the right slightly.
"Yep, that's what I thought. You make it obvious, Marth. The way you look at her is so... cute! Well, I need to go, so I'll be seeing you!" Peach waved, smirking again at the dumbfounded swordsman.
Poor Marth really didn't know what to think of all this drama.
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Seemingly a repeat of the previous night, the trio of females sat on the floor of Zelda and Samus's room, decked out in nightclothes. The current topic of discussion was the arrangement of the tournament.
"I really don't understand why it had to be this way, I see no point in splitting the battles apart..." Peach continued on, but Samus tuned her out somewhat; referring to her own thoughts. Peach had a slight impediment in her speech; she stopped to breath every so often.
I really shouldn't feel this way about Marth, it could wreck our friendship... But there's always the chance that he'll feel the same way. I can't ignore it, I would go insane as to do so. Maybe he'll be in the kitchen again in the morning, I can go talk to him about it.
"Samus, what's troubling you?" Zelda, showing her talent of reading emotions like a book, inquired. Apparently even Peach stopped talking to hear an explanation.
"Well..." Samus hesitated, unsure of what their reactions would be. "I-I think I'm... in love with..." she hesitated once more, becoming confused at the saucer-width eyes boring their shape into her mind. "Marth..."
Peach strained herself; she wanted to tell Samus everything about what she'd seen and heard. But that wouldn't be right; she wanted Marth to inform Samus of the truth. All she could do was bite her lip and remain silent.
Zelda hadn't seen the two together, and had heard very little about it, so this was basically news to her. "Really? I never would've guessed that. I hope everything works out for you," Zelda frowned inwardly; surely she could've offered better advice than that for the situation. Perhaps her mind was otherwise occupied...
"I hope it does, too, Samus..." Peach smiled halfheartedly and stood abruptly. "Looks like it's almost time for 'curfew.' I'll see you guys tomorrow!" She left the room before anyone could argue.
Silently, Samus climbed into bed and whispered drowsily, "Night, Zel."
"Night, Samus..." Zelda climbed into her own bed, slipping into a peaceful slumber.
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Marth closed the door behind him, kicking off his boots beside the chest of drawers drowsily. He hastily unclothed, remaining in only a pair of navy boxers. Setting the shining tiara on the bedside table, he collapsed onto the familiar, warm bed; pulling the plain sheets up to his shoulders.
Barely five minutes passed and he was deeply asleep, a small smile adorning his peaceful features.
A/N: So how was it? I know, some stuff (like the portals and the cursing) seemed weird, but it was my own added bit to the plot. Romance is in the air; lots of dramatic stuff in this chapter... I hope it didn't stray too much away from the battle aspect.
To sum it all up, please R&R!!!!!
(PS JazzayGirrl? Where ARE you?? Your missing out on the SaMarth!)
(PPS Thanks also to reviewer ! Technicalities aren't letting the name be put at the top! Grr. Sorry!)
Until next time,
love mrtysh