Okay, this chapter will kind of reveal a certain bad habit of mine: shipping! That's right, there will be slight romance in this story, though it won't go beyond teasing... I think.

Anyway, enjoy!

Smashing Banter - Zero Suit Samus

"...Woah." This- this opponent is just so… wow. Long legs, toned abs, bountiful chest, beautiful features; this blonde girl has got everything. Pit gulped. Oh, he hoped Palutena couldn't read his thoughts right now. Alright, Pit, just treat her like an enemy. Why not start off with a battle cry? "S-Samus! Bounty hunter suit-less before me! It's time for you to atone for your crimes! I am Pit, Servant of the Goddess of Light, and- gwah!"

Samus, stoic expression ever-present, pocketed the smoking Paralyzer and charged at the stunned angel, whispering, "Be still."

"Aw, not again!" Pit whined, jumping away as the blonde tried to slam her jet heels into his face.

"Better not get too distracted, Pit," Palutena commented. Pit could practically hear the smirk on her face. "Remember: she's the enemy. Don't get too distracted by her looks."

"Hey, I-I'm not!" the angel retorted. Samus retorted by whipping the poor boy with her Paralyzer. Yellow beams of plasma wrapped around Pit, dragging him to Samus just to get pounded by her heels. "Ugh, seriously, who knew shoes could hurt so much?"

"They are a girl's best friend," Palutena commented.

"Aside from diamonds, which are completely eco-friendly!" Viridi interjected.

"Just the goddess I was looking for! Doesn't Pit look so… smitten?"

"I do not!" Pit complained. Argh, nothing was working. If he approached from the ground, he'd get whipped. If he approached from above, he'd get whipped. If he approached from below, he'd taste those jet heels of hers. There was no safe way to approach her, and the banter from the two goddesses weren't helping him.

As Pit kept the stoic girl at bay with his arrows, Viridi rebutted, "W-Why should I care?"

"Oh you know why," Palutena replied, trying her hardest to keep herself from giggling but failing.

Pit side-stepped a dash attack, whipping behind to grab her by the waist. Samus struggled as Pit held on with all his might, still deciding where to throw the athletic girl. Still, Palutena couldn't help but tease him more, "Oh, was taking her suit off not enough for you, Pit? You're holding her so tight! How perverted can my angel get?"

"L-Lady Palutena, it's not what you think!" Taking advantage of Pit's distraction, Samus wrestled the angel off of her, socking him in the face right after. Pit was sent reeling by the blow, unable to avoid the charged laser that Samus fired at the ground, stunning the angel yet again. He just couldn't recover before Samus charged her jet heels and kicked him in the gut, sending him flying into the blast zone. "No! I-I'm finished!"

"Hmph! Serves him right!" Viridi chided, crossing her arms.

"Oh, I'm detecting some jealousy here, Viridi," Palutena commented, smirking.

"Oh, just shut up."

Hehe, Piridi (PitXViridi) is really adorable especially in Uprising, but I'll make sure it won't be the focal point of this story. Anyway, next chapter will be about a certain princess we all know and love (and kidnap). Uh huh! Alright, see you guys! (Lalalalalala...)