Summary: Ganondorf finds out that he has a fangirl. Bayonetta is amused, and decides that the two of them just might fit into her own ideas quite nicely.

Pairings: Ganondorf/Bayonetta romance. Parental Ganondorf and Ashley. Parental Bayonetta and Ashley. Ashley and Midna friendship.

Ever since the Fourth Tournament had begun, Ganondorf had had the distinct feeling of being watched. All of his instincts were telling him that someone was following him, and he had fully intended to deal with it. But then Bayonetta had come along and his mind had been drawn to other matters. Besides, he had felt no negative or violent intentions from this feeling, so he had dismissed it as unimportant. But now it was really starting to get on his nerves. He always felt like he was being followed. And most recently someone had rummaged through his books while he was busy 'educating' that fool Kamek on what a real Warlock could do.

That, of course, was the final straw. He was going to END this little problem permanently. So, the next morning, he created a phantom of himself who took his place out in the halls while Ganondorf himself made himself invisible to observe. Sure enough, the culprit soon followed after the phantom, hiding under a cloak enchanted with a Notice-Me-Not Charm: a spell used to conceal the presence of the caster unless they were specifically being looked for.

Despite himself the Dark King found himself mildly impressed. It was an interesting little bit of magic, not to mention clever as well. Decidedly difficult to do especially considering what perceived to be the age of the caster which seemed to be young. Ganondorf could see how this little stalker had escaped his gaze for so long. But still, it was time to end this little charade, Charms or no Charms.

Ganondorf dispelled the phantom and lunged for the stalker, ripping aside the cloak and the culprit gave a surprised "EEP!" To his surprise he was looking down at Ashley, that little witch from Wario's game. The dark haired girl was staring up at him, admiration in her eyes. "Wow! You got through my spell! Then it's true what they say, you're the greatest Dark Wizard of all!" she cried in an excited tone.

Ganondorf glared down at her as imperiously as he could. I occurred to him that any of the Smashers passing buy would have found the scene hilarious. The giant King of Evil and this child witch having a stare off. Ganondorf spoke in a low and threatening tone, the one that made his enemies shit themselves. "You have followed me around like a moth around a flame and you entered my room and went through my things. You will explain your actions before I destroy you." He said.

To her credit, the young girl never quavered. The young Assist Trophy cleared her throat and floated up to eye level with Ganondorf. "Today, Dark King, is your lucky day. Today, the great Ashley gives you permission to teach her your magic spells." She said as though she had just given Ganondorf the honor of a lifetime.

The Demon King glared down at the girl, mildly amused if anything. "And I would impart my tools of the Dark Arts upon you… why?" he asked in an aloof tone.

Ashley seemed taken aback. "Wha- of course you'll teach me! I'm the Great Ashley! You should be honored to teach me your dark spells!" she declared, her face turning red with anger. He supposed it was intended to be frightening, but really it just amused the King of Demons. He decided to simply let the child go. He was by no means above killing children, King of Darkness and all that, but only when it served a purpose. Besides, she was an Assist Trophy. Useful in this silly little Tournament.

Ganondorf snorted derisively. "Begone from my presence child. I have no time to teach infants the true arts of darkness." Ganondorf simply turned around and left as Ashley screamed after him, shooting children's hexes after him which he quite easily blocked. Even though he had said no, Ganondorf had a funny feeling that this wasn't over.

As it turned out, it wasn't. Not by a long shot. Despite how annoying she was proving to be, Ganondorf had to admit that he somewhat admired the girl for her sheer tenacity. Ashley had made it her mission to dog Ganondorf to teach her the Dark Arts. And now that he had exposed her stalking ways, she had taken to openly pestering him. Ganondorf had chosen the nobler path, so rather than simply killing her he ignored her, hoping she would become frustrated and leave him in peace. It didn't work. Ashley was driven to learn the Dark Arts from him.

Ganondorf was in the training room, taking out some much needed frustration on the heavy bag (enchanted to be extra durable by Master Hand, and a good thing too given his inhuman strength and power). He was shirtless, having forgone his usual armor for a pair of Gi bottoms that the Mansion provided for its residents. Ashley wasn't around for a change, and Ganondorf was taking a moment to be alone.

He finished the heavy bag off with a final Warlock Punch, blasting it into sand with a savage roar. He stood there for a moment, sweating and panting from the exertion when he heard a familiar English accent from behind him. "Ah yes my dear, hit it once or twice more. I don't think it is truly dead yet." Said Bayonetta with a laugh as she sauntered up behind the Demon King, her lover.

Ganondorf gave a wolfish grin. "Ah, Cereza." He said, using her true name. Ganondorf was one of the few allowed to use her true name, indeed, he was one of the few who knew it. "Have you come here to aid me in my 'anger management courses' as you call them?" he asked as the Umbra Witch strode in front of him.

"Oh heavens no." she laughed. "Your anger is one of your best qualities I believe. To attempt to manage it is to attempt to try to control a raging dragon. And one of those things is FAR more fun than the other." She said with a wink.

Ganondorf laughed a low chuckle and cracked his neck before grabbing the witch and kissing her. She kicked away from him and perched upon the basketball hoop. "I have missed you my dear Cereza." Grinned the Dark King.

Bayonetta waved her hand in a dismissive manner. "Oh posh my dear Demon King, you're going to make me blush." She said. "And I do apologize for being gone so long, Jeanne called me in for a very specific mission against the angels." She said with a dark grin indicating that said mission had proved most painful for the angels. "How that adorable little boy, Pit was his name, is related to those odious fools I'll never know." She said. "And upon my return, I find that you've managed to snag yourself a fangirl. Simply adorable!" she declared.

Ganondorf growled to himself and his foul mood instantly returned. "Aye, so you've heard of the most recent addition to my list of things I intend to turn into a pile of ash." He said through gritted teeth.

"Ah, please don't." she said, alighting down on the ground. "She really is quite cute, and would make an excellent pet." She said. "Besides, she does have potential as a magic user." She said with a shrug.

Ganondorf snorted. "She is an arrogant and violent child who does not appreciate the power she requests." He stated bluntly as was his wont.

"And I'd be willing to bet good money that you were once the same way." She said, poking him in the chest. "A bright eyed little child in a onesie and a teddy bear demanding that mighty Demise teach you magic. Am I wrong?"

Ganondorf glared at her for a long moment, but he had to admit that she was sort of right. He too had once been an arrogant and overeager child, much like Ashley. But still, his pride would not bend to admit it. "Perhaps you're right and she does possess potential, my magic is a terrible thing to wield to the unprepared. I would have to see proof that she can learn my ways, the Dark Ways." He said in his typical grandiose fashion. "Let her do that, and I shall gladly take her as my apprentice." He said. And without another word he stalked away.

Bayonetta smirked like a pleased cat. She had just had a most wonderful idea that could easily get her into trouble with her lover, but all the same it would be good for him. He needed something to focus on besides trying to take over Hyrule and the Triforce.

Over the next two weeks Ganondorf found that Ashley was leaving him in peace, but the rest of the Mansion was not. Apparently news of his announcement that should Ashley impress Ganondorf with a bit of magic he would make her his apprentice had found its way around the Mansion. When Ganondorf had accused Bayonetta she merely giggled and called him adorable. Why he cared for that infuriating woman he would never be able to fathom.

As for Ashley, she left Ganondorf in peace for one reason and one reason alone. She was studiously attempting to master one of Ganondorf's spells which she had conveniently found under her pillow the morning after Ganondorf's declaration. While she couldn't read Hylian, her friend Midna had insisted on helping when she heard that this was to get at Ganondorf.

Finally, the big day arrived. And Ashley was ready. A master like Ganondorf needed no magic circles, only the sheer force of his will, but Ashley did since she was still a novice. The occult symbols engraved in the floor of her room were perfect, the ingredients were gathered, and she had the will to pull it off.

"Oh spioradan olc agus bàs

tighinn a mach agus a 'dèanamh mo iarrtais!

Le sgàil a 'chogaidh.

Le na deamhain gu h-ìosal.

Dol a mach agus a 'fuaigheal an sìol ùpraid!" (Translation below.)

The moment the words were done there was a rush of energy and a feeling of power that she had never experienced before. Then, a few moments later, the sounds of chaos rose from all around her.

Smirking, Ashley sat back in her chair and waited for the inevitable blast wave. Sure enough, Ganondorf walked, a blank look on his face, and his skin a hot pink color.

"Ashley, it would seem that everyone in the Mansion has turned pink, and there seems to be no way to wash it off." He said in an even tone. "In addition, everything tastes like a spinach and sauerkraut casserole." He said conversationally. "It also seems that this is the first spell that I ever cast. Imagine that." He said.

"Oh yes, imagine that." Said Ashley with a smirk. There were no words between them, both staring the other down. Finally Ganondorf sighed and spoke.

"Your lessons begin tomorrow at twelve. Don't be late." He said simply before slamming the door to prepare the counter spell.

Bayonetta, watching from the shadows, smiled. This new little partnership could prove to be… interesting. Besides, Bayonetta had decided that Ganondorf needed practice for when their own child came along. Oh Ganondorf didn't know that she planned for him to get her pregnant, but he'd come around. The mighty King of Demons would prove useful in continuing the line of the Umbra Witches, and being in love was a nice perk as well. She felt a little guilty for manipulating the King of Darkness like this, but her feelings for him were genuine. So it balanced out in the end. Besides, Ashley would greatly help in bringing Ganondorf down her line of thinking.

And if Bayonetta helped the two of them down that road, well that was nobody's damn business was it?

Translation:

Oh spirits of evil and death

come forth and do my bidding!

By the shadow of war.

By the demons below.

Go forth and sew the seeds of chaos!