It wasn't the last chapter. Disclaimer: I don't own SSB, or Adv. Time.
Samus' POV: "What in the name of Sam Hill is going on, where is Ike? I thought the worst..."
"If we told you the truth, you would have forbade him from going, which he would have gone anyway. The worst was that he could die, but with the safety device we had, we were certain that this wasn't the case. But blasted Connors just had to be missing." Bill says. I give a questioning look to William. He answers,
"Glenn Connors, he was our guy that would have gotten Ike out of this tight spot, he was our 'Double Agent' and we had won victories, solidifying our trust in him. But he left without a trace, and we already know where he is or was. One of the civilians surrounding the area said there was huge fire and explosion. We are certain that Ike is dead. He knew about the risks and said that he loved you." Williams says and sighs. They both look frustrated because of their missing crew man, which had cost them a life, Ike. I am really sad, wondering why Ike had to go in alone. I finally found a letter that read: If you are reading this then I am either missing or dead. You must feel confused as to why it had to be me alone. The biggest reason is because I was the perfect candidate, I had most of my life in order, I didn't have more to build on for a reputation. It involved Ashera, who originated from my home world of Tellius. My life was well spent, I did a lot of good. For some reason, they were targeting me, I don't know why, and I can't disclose the how. I know my fate, and I know what will happen. My dear Samus, You are probably feeling confused, mad, sad, and helpless. Don't let these feelings flow. I want you to be happy, do whatever it takes. Remember that true love never dies. If you remember me, I'll be there. -Ike.
I had no clue he was counting on this. I'll show this to Will and Bill later. Right now I need to go to the Flower Garden and sort things out. It's a place I always go if I ever feel down. I sneak there unnoticed and I try and sort out what happened and interpret what Ike wrote in the letter. I didn't think that Ike knew his fate. Why did he do this, if he knew it was certain death? What did he expect me to do now, remember him? Move on? But I can't move on. I will never love anyone else like this again. Zelda finds me in the Flower Garden and asks what's wrong. "Ike is most likely dead, he knew his fate and left me this letter to decipher and follow its meaning." She reads it, "It is strange that he knew he knew his was certain death." She stays and comforts me. Link comes by, and Zelda tells him to let Master Hand know about Ike's death. He leaves. Master Hand schedules a memorial service next week. On that day, there will be no brawls tourneys or anything, as the news will be broke to the rest of the smashers on that day. The few of us who know will be key speakers after Master Hand reveals Ike's death.
I have been selected to go first, as I was his girlfriend, and I start thinking about what I am going to say. I write down my thoughts and I start crying. Zelda and Peach try to comfort me the best they can. Ike's death was the first death of a Smasher ever. He was really decorated too. Ganondorf and Bowser are still alive but they might get kicked out of the SM because they were part of the enemy and part of the death of Ike. I know Will, Finn, and Bill are hunting for Glenn. Master Hand heard and saw my grief and pain, so he cancelled all my brawls. I am grateful that he is giving me time. For what may be the first time in forever, I am contemplating suicide so I can be with Ike again. But I knew he wouldn't want me to do that so I decide against it.
Will's POV: "Let's split up, one of us is bound to find that dastard." I say. We all split up and we have no luck, then I spot something and the three of us give chase. Sure enough, it was Connors. We cuff him and haul him to the prison wing of SM, awaiting sentence. They are trying to get a jury put together to decide his fate. Bill, I, and Finn will be called to testify. All three of us have also been selected to speak at Ike's memorial service. Samus showed us the letter, and we didn't know that Ike knew his fate. I am thinking of what to say. I write down some of our adventures and fighting side-by-side. I don't know about the others, but I feel I'm ready. Master Hand cancelled brawls for all three of us. It really helpful, we being his comrades and all.