Uh... enjoy!

"Mystery brawls! What are they trying to kill us?" exclaimed Samus, clenching her hands into fists. Her twin stood behind her, on hand rested on her robotic hip.

"No use complaining," muttered Sheik, flexing her hands behind her back. She grunted, straightened, and turned as Marth entered, cape billowing out behind him.

He smiled quietly at the room, and gave her a questioning raise of one eyebrow.

"Mystery brawls," she said, answering his unspoken question.

"What does that mean?"

"You don't know who you're fighting."

Marth raised both eyebrows. "Interesting. Did you win your brawl… Sheik?"
She nodded, studying him. She could see that he was well toned to be a skilled swords fighter, but he didn't seem anything special.

"Lucina said you were famous in Emblem."

"Something of the sort. I practice hard."
"So do most of us, I think," Sheik answered.

He colored slightly and inclined his head. "Of course. Some are born with more skill than others."

"You're one of them?"

He gave a slight frown and pressed his lips together. "That is for others to say. But whether born with a talent, or developing a talent, or both, there is always room for improvement."

"Of course," she conceded, smiling slightly. It was invisible beneath her mask. "You have a beautiful sword."

"Thank you. Falchion. The finest made," he said proudly, smiling.

"Hi, Sheik!" exclaimed Lucina, coming up behind him.

Sheik nodded shortly.

"How'd your brawl go?"

"Tolerable."

"Cool. I lost, but it was close. Marth won his, but that's obvious." She smiled at him and he returned a weak one.

"Thank you, Lucina."

Sheik tried not to smirk, and stiffened as the announcer's voice began.

"Enter the portal one at a time."

Sheik waited, took a breath, and entered second to last, Ganondorf behind her.

She closed her eyes and opened them as she felt her feet touch the floor. At the far end was Peach. The princess smiled and waved and the fight began.

Sheik's second brawl was not as long as her fight versus Corrin and after receiving two hard hits from a golf club and shoe she attacked furiously, only to be repelled by a small short person with a mushroom had that Peach pulled out of nowhere.

Sheik hurtled backwards and groggily got to her feet. Then she knitted her eyebrows and leapt out of the way of an attack, launching into a series of successful strategies. She attacked, retreated, attacked, charged up needles, retreated, attacked, and dodged over and over. Finally, with a swift chop on either side of her with her hands firmly flexed, she knocked the princess from the platform.

"Good job!" exclaimed Peach, smiling slightly as she clapped. Sheik was so pleased she smiled broadly and her eyes crinkled up at the corners. Peach's own smile lengthened as she beamed back. Then the two dissolved back into the main room.

"You win?" asked Roy, walking up to her with a grin.

"Yeah."

"Me too. I beat Robin M. He's so funny, though."

"I have a question," Sheik interrupted.

"Sure thing."

"Robin F said something about a final attack."

"Oh, yeah," answered Roy nonchalantly. "I heard about that. Comes with the glowing orb."

"Oh. The final smash attack, is what she meant."

"Yeah. What's yours?"
"Light arrow." She smirked. "You don't want to get hit by it."

"You're right," he said, grinning. "I don't." Both turned as Cloud entered in front of Robin M and Ike. He rolled his eyes and jerked his head briefly at the two swordsmen. Ike had Robin M in a choke hold, Robin's neck in the crook his elbow, and he was grinning as Robin grimaced and pulled at the restraining arm.

Ike released him and Robin punched his chest, grinning slyly. "I will so tome you."

"You so will not."

"Just wait until we brawl."

Ike's eyes widened and he raised his hands in a defensive position. "Oh no! Not Chrome!"

"You stinker!" retorted Robin. He noticed Roy and Sheik watching and grinned sheepishly. "He pretends he's only afraid of Lucina's dad, our coach, but really he's scared of me and my tomes and sword."

"You've got nothing against his Ragnall," answered Roy, grinning.

Ike chuckled and pulled out a giant, two handled, golden sword. "Prepare yourself, Robin!" he said in a deep voice, breaking off to laugh.

Sheik knew there were some private jokes going on and she rolled her eyes and walked off.

"Hey!"

She turned back.

"Did you win?" asked Ike, grinning pleasantly.

"Did you?" she returned instantly.
He raised both eyebrows twice. "Oh? I asked you first."

"Well then neither of us shall be satisfied."

She turned and exited the room, Ike's chuckle sounding behind her.

Sheik lost her next brawl against Link.

"You were too undone to fight like I know you can," he said loftily. "Am I too good for you to fight?"

"I tried my hardest and you were better," she answered shortly, walking out of the room and leaving him standing there.

Robin M walked up to her. "You win? Lost?"

"Lost."

"Oh. Against Link?"

"Yes."

"He's a jerk."

Sheik cocked her head as she paused in front of the elevator. "I do believe you're right."

Robin M grinned. "I do believe I'm right as well. Have you seen my twin?"

"No. Sorry."

"Thanks anyway. You don't mind if I ride the elevator with you."

"I don't," she answered, moving aside to let him enter first as the doors opened.

He shook his head. "Ladies first."

Sheik snorted, but stepped in and he followed. The doors shut.

"Which floor?" he asked.

"The bottom…"

The doors opened and Cloud and Shulk both stood there.

"Hey," said the white haired Shulk, his dark eyes twinkling. "Can we ride with you?"
"Sure!" agreed Robin.

Shulk jumped in with a grin and Cloud stalked in behind him, turning his bright blue eyes to gaze into Sheik's red ones. "You win?" he asked.

"Two out of three. Lost the last time."

He grunted.

Sheik raised an eyebrow. "You, Cloud?"

"Same. Except I lost the second time."

She nodded and glanced over at Robin and Shulk, who were having a similar conversation with many more words.

The elevator gave a ding and the doors opened, revealing Lucas and Ness.

"Hey, Robin!" exclaimed Ness, grinning widely. He noticed Sheik. "I remember you! I haven't seen you all day. How'd your brawls go?"

Sheik stepped out of the elevator and stifled a wink. "Fine, thanks." Then she turned and walked off to her room and a chance to be alone.

It was a relief to be able to sink down on her bed and rest her aching muscles. The places where she had gotten hit didn't hurt anymore, but she was exhausted and she knew, despite her mental desire to go train, she was in no physical condition to do so.

...I have nothing to say... Really. But thanks for reading and R&R.