everything is not what it seems
totally forgot about this story. Sorry.
Roy blinked. How long had Ike been there? What did he hear?
"You growled." Ike said as his eyes narrowed.
"No I didn't." Roy tilted his head in false confusion. He hoped it was convincing. Just as Ike was about to reply, Samus came around the corner. Ike glanced at her then walked away. Roy let out a nervous gulp. Ike was one of those that was potentialy ammune to the spell. He'd have to tell Father. In his panic, he neglected to think about the prophecy and how this could help him. 'The secret mercenary shall escort them'. Samus gave him a look, but shrugged and walked away.
Later, Roy had made it home to find an unpleasant suprise.
"Do you want something to drink Father?" Roy asked as he prepared some food.
"I'm fine. Just a little cold." An extremely pale Eliwood waved him off. Roy frowned. His father was perfectly fine this morning.
"Father... where is Mother?" He couldn't bring himself to tell Eliwood in his current condition.
"I believe she went to smooth things out with some friends. Apparently there opinion on humans is changing." Eliwood said as he inspected his newly polished sword. Roy sighed.
"I believe we should get Robin to reinforce the spell. The situation with Marth has me worried." Roy said as his messier than normal hair fell in his face.
"That boy is great with magic, but why is this suddenly a problem?" Eliwood asked as he moved on to polish the sword of seals. Roy hadn't wanted him to, but he insisted. Suddenly there was a knock on the door. Eliwood quickly his his sword and put the sword of seals out to dry. Roy answered the door. It was Zelda. Roy nodded acknowledgement and opened the door to allow her in.
"Thank you Roy. I just can't seem to figure this out." She said. Roy shook his head in a 'not right now' gesture.
"Roy, whats wrong?" Zelda asked. Eliwood peaked around the corner.
"Sorry Zelda. Roys got a sore throat and I think it'd be best if he didn't talk right now." He said somewhat sheepishly. Trying to cover for the fangs and deeper voice that came with Roy's unsealed form.
"Then what about his eyes? They seem a little bit red." Zelda asked with a frown. Eliwood frowned.
"He is rather sensitive when it comes to my health." As Zelda turned around, noticing Eliwood's complextion, Roy gave a mild glare. His dragon pride showing.
"You both look rather sick. Why don't I take you to the hospital?" Zelda asked, a little worried.
"Ninian already took us. Roy should be better in a couple hours." Eliwood waved her off in a similar matter he had to Roy.
"What about you?" Zelda frowned. Eliwood shrugged.
"Hard to tell." Roy heard feat shuffling outside. He silently moved from his posistion behind Zelda and went to answer it. Link stood there, ready to knock. Roy nodded inside.
"Sorry Roy. Zelda and I were hoping it wouldn't take this long." Link said, somewhat confused on how Roy knew he was there. "Is something wrong? You look kind of sick." Roy went back inside. Link followed.
"Whoa! Is that a sword?" He asked as he noticed the sword of seals. Roy nodded.
"Yeah. It's an heirloom." Eliwood lied. Link's hand hovered over it. Roy barely refrained from grabbing it. Link and Zelda would notice the claws.
"You know, I've got a wooden sword Rustle gave me, but I've never touched a real one. Can I hold it?"
"I don't know Link. It's kind of heavy." Eliwood said before going into a couphing fit.
"I go to the gym." Link shrugged. Eliwood frowned.
"I just polished it." He said. Zelda scowled.
"Link! Havn't you noticed they're sick?" She asked in disbelief.
"Well yeah. But when I mentioned it to Roy, I don't think he liked it." Link said simply.
"Roy, why don't you go get cleaned up. Maybe get a glass of water and see how you feal?" Eliwood asked. Roy nodded and moved to go upstairs. "Oh, and why don't you put the sword in its case." Roy picked up the sword of seals.
"Maybe we should go." Zelda said to Link, "Maybe Ike will know."
"Sorry we couldn't be of help." Eliwood said in general sorrow.
"It's okay, if you need anything don't hesitate to call." Zelda waved.
Marth was nervous. Ike was acting so strange. What did he mean? Well he would find out in a few minutes. Ike's home was just down the street. Taking a deep breath, Marth made the short walk but hesitated before knocking. Ike had never invited anyone to his home before. Come to think about it, he never even spoke about his home life. Was his family as quiet as him? As Marth was thinking, he failed to notice a little girl approaching.
"Hey mister. Who are you?" Marth jumped at the sudden voice. Turning around, he was suprised by the sight. Was she Ike's neighbor?
"My name is Marth Lowell. Its nice to meat you." He said with his usual kind smile. The girl gave him a strange look for a moment before realization seemed to dawn on her.
"Oh! You're the one Ike invited! Come on in. My name is Mist by the way." She suddenly said. What? Before he could ask, the girl had already opened the door and was shouting about a guest. Ike shortly appeared down the hall with his arms crossed.
"Thank you Mist. I'll need to talk to him." Ike said, suprisingly, with a bit of a smile.
"Okay." Mist chirped as she walked upstairs. Marth blinked.
"What was that about Ike?" He asked, confused.
"Hm? Oh, that was my sister." Ike said, still with a small smile. Marth spluttered.
"I didn't know you had a sister!" He'd accepted that Ike was a private person, but a sister? Why didn't he mention her before?
"There was no need. Anyway, I invited you for a reason. Sit down." Ike said back in his monotone. Marth obeyed.
Auther note: I'll try not to forget this story again, but I'm writing an actual book and have a good two chapters of it planned out.