Little Mac was jogging to a different route. He wanted to avoid the other route because of his encounter with Metaknight. Not that he would miraculously see him again, but he didn't want to chance it. Who would? Although the route he's jogging at used to be the route that he and Kirby would go. Dammit, he didn't realize he was going this way. Oh well, it's too late. He's already halfway through this route and he didn't want to suddenly change direction because he might get lost. The smash world is huge, and he's not the best with directions. He likes to live a simple life. No need to complicate it. Besides if he keeps avoiding places and hobbies because of Kirby he'll never be able to move on. He needs to get over it and this is the first step in doing so.

He took a short break at a bench. He slouched down and stared at the floor as he was calming down his breath. This is quite the workout. It felt good. His heart was racing and he was sweating off all the toxins. After this he's definitely going to take a shower. He grabbed his towel that was around his neck and wiped his face off. Only 5 minutes to go and he'll end up back at the smash mansion. Come on Little Mac, only a little bit more to go. He stood up and did a few jumps to get his heart pumping again. Whoo! Let's do this! He started jogging again. He was pacing himself so well. Honestly he could run even longer than 5 minutes. Perhaps he should push himself a little more tonight. It's only 8pm.

He made it to the smash mansion, but he wanted to keep jogging. He was pumped! He decided to jog back to the same route. It was fine until he saw a fellow smasher laying on the floor unconscious. He ran up to him. It was Fox. What the hell? What happened to Fox? DId he get too drunk and collapse or somethin'? He bent down to check Fox's pulse. His heart is still beating. Wow, whatever happened, he needs to take him to the hospital. Jeez, a lot of people are randomly getting injured these days.

Little Mac was about to scoop Fox up, but someone jumped from the shadows and kicked him directly on the face. Little Mac fell on his side, but before he could react, the shadowy figure punched him really hard on the face. He scrambled to get back up and once he did, the figure jumped in the air and did a roundhouse kick. He saw it coming and dodged out of the way. However, the figure knelt down and spun their leg at him causing him to trip. The figure was about to punch him onto the ground, but he rolled out of the way. He hit his back on a street lamp. He used it to hoist himself back up. Despite not having his boxing gloves, he was prepared to fight. He prepared a defensive stance and waited for the enemy to attack.

The enemy sped behind him. He didn't have a quick enough reaction time to react. The figure grabbed a hold of him from his back and threw him against the wall. He closed his eyes and he tanked his back hitting a brick wall. The figure had him pinned against the wall. He could feel the enemy breathing heavily. Jesus, who the fuck is this person?! He opened his eyes to see the figure raising their fist for another painful punch. Wait… This person looks familiar. Wait a minute!

"Kirby?" Little Mac's eyes widened.

*Gasp* The enemy lowered their fist. "Little Mac?"
"K-Kirby is that you?"

"There's no way."

Little Mac removed his hood that was on his head. His face and hair was truly revealed to her. She let him go and covered her mouth.

"Little Mac! It is you!" She cried.

"W-where have you been? What's going on?"

Kirby didn't have the words. She grabbed him into a tight hug. She never thought she would see him again. In fact, she thought he hated her because of what Villager probably did. She's so happy that he's safe. She couldn't hold back her tears anymore. Everything that's happened has been so awful. After a while of holding each other and crying, the two decided to go somewhere else. A place that not a lot of smashers went to. No one went to the park around this time, so they decided to go there.

"What about Fox?" Little Mac asked.

"He uh…"
"We gotta take him to the hospital."

"Oh yeah, huh?"

"Are you coming?"

"I can't. Going to the mansion is a death sentence for me."

"I… Yeah you're right. Ok, how about this, I'll take him back. Tell me where you're going to hide."

"I don't know yet."

"Hmm, how about underneath the bridge to the smash mall?"
"Ok, I can do that."

"I'll see you soon, I promise."

"I'll wait for you."

The two separated. Kirby ran as fast as she could to the direction of the bridge. Little Mac scooped up Fox and ran back inside the mansion. He successfully transferred Fox to the ER. He was about to leave, but the nurses stopped him. They began asking questions as to what happened. He said that he found him on the floor like that. They wanted to ask more, but Little Mac kept giving them the same answer. He claimed that he didn't know what happened to Fox and he just found him on the floor. Eventually the nurses gave up and let him go.

As Little Mac was on his way out, he saw a cute animal crossing skunk person thing. He had a cute little vendor.

"Hey, Chum want to buy some clothes?" The skunk asked.

"Uh, no thanks I'm in a bit of a hurry."

"No worries, the name is Kicks by the way. However, I will say that I don't come here often, so everything you see here now might be gone soon."

"Ah, I'm good-

A piece of clothing caught Little Mac's eye. It was a simple navy blue rouge robe. This could help Kirby out a lot. He bought it and immediately ran to the bridge.

As he approached there he saw her sitting on a rock, shivering. It's cold out. He's glad he bought that robe. He snuck up behind her and put it on her. She jumped and turned around.

"Gotcha," Little Mac laughed.

"Little Mac, you're here!"

"Of course. I would never abandon you."

"I'm so happy to see you again," She hugged him.

"You have no idea how much I've been struggling."

"I'm sorry."

"What happened to you? Did I do something wrong?"

"No, I started doubting our relationship."
"What? Why?"

"It was what Samus said to me."

"Ugh, don't listen to her. I forgot to tell you, but she was asking me to take her back."

"Really?"

"Don't worry, I never agreed. I would never go back to her. She's been evil to me. Although lately she's been nice."
"That's good at least."
"She got back with Sonic."
"I didn't even know they broke up."

"Yeah, anyway, where did you go? What happened to you?"

"A lot…"

"If you don't want to talk about it now, I'll understand."

"I do it's just…" She walked toward to where the moonlight hit.

Little Mac's eyes widened in shock when lifted up her shirt and showed him her stomach. It was full of deep welts and purple bruises. W-what happened to her?

"Kirby… W-who did this to you?"

"I uh, I was kidnapped."

"K-kidnapped?! Who took you?!"

"Villager."

"Villager… THAT FUCKING BITCH! I'LL KILL HIM!"

"You don't have to. I took care of him myself."

"W-what? What exactly happened? I'm so confused."

"I'll start from the beginning."

…

Nana and Popo invited Toon Link, Ness, and Lucas over to their dorm room. They all showed up surprisingly. If they didn't then they wouldn't hear the end of it from those two. They all sat on the dinner table playing a game of 21.

Toon: "Alright guys, I'm ready to reveal, are you?"

Everyone: "Yeah."

They all showed their cards. Toon Link had a 17, Nana had a 13, Popo had a 16, Ness had a 16, and Lucas had a 20.

Lucas: "Hey I won."

Ness: "Aww, what I was so sure I would win this round."

Toon: "How do you think I feel?"

Popo: "Damn, alright guys we gotta give him our bets."

Everyone else sighed and gave Lucas $15. Popo shuffled and dealt the cards. Another round, let's see if Ness gets lucky this round. He looked at his cards. His cards are absolute trash this round. Dammit, he's going to lose for sure. He discarded the trash cards and drew new ones, which was not any better. "Alright, let's reveal them," Nana ordered. They all showed their cards and once again Lucas won. They all moaned and gave Lucas more cash.

Popo: "Alright I'm over it."

Lucas: "What? It was just getting fun."

Toon: "Yeah, I'm gettin' hungry."

Popo: "I can cook!"

Ness: "Aww, you don't need to do that."
Popo: "I like cooking."

Ness: "Oh, well thank you."

Popo went to the kitchen to cook for his friends. He pulled out the ingredients and started washing the vegetables. He's going to make his famous eggplant cheddar soup.

Nana: "Sooo, guys I'm curious what's been happenin?"
Toon: "Oh man, where do I begin? Mario's wedding is happening. Oh, also Tetra is coming! I'm so excited."
Ness: "Is she your girlfriend?"

Toon: "Not yet. I'm going to ask her out when she visits."

Lucas: "Nice! Good luck!"

Nana: "You're gonna need it."

Toon: "Oh hush, I got all the rizz."
Ness: "Ha! You do?"

Toon: "Yeah dude, you're the one with no rizz."
Ness: "Haha! True."

Lucas: "No that's me hahaha!"
Toon: "Nah, I can see you getting chicks."
Lucas: "What? How? I'm so awkward."

Nana: "You're shy but you're not as awkward as Ness. Plus you're a cutie."

Lucas: "C-cutie?"

Ness: "Pssh! Hahaha! You guys are cracking me up. I'm not THAT awkward."

Toon: "So still no girlfriend?"

Ness: "Nope."

Toon: "I mean yeah everyone else except us thinks you're gay. So that's probably why no girl has come onto you yet."

Lucas: "Yup, everyone except us…"
Ness: "Hey, I don't see any of you pulling anyone."

Toon: "I'm about to."
Ness: "Tch! I'll believe it when I see it."

Toon: "Oh you will."

Ness: *Rolls his eyes* "I'm not doubting you, hahaha!"

Toon: "What about you, Nana? Got a boyfriend yet?"

Ness: "Is it not Popo?"

Nana: "You guys already know what our relationship is."

Toon: "That's right you guys are poly. Found a third yet?"

Nana: *Eyes Ness* "Nope."
Ness: "Uh, w-well hopefully you guys can find one."

Nana: "Me too."
Toon: "Well you know me, I'm not interested. No offense."

Nana: "No worries. Believe it or not, we're picky."

Lucas: "I actually didn't know you guys were in a polyamorous relationship."

Nana: "Everyone thinks we're siblings, which is gross."

Ness: "You guys do look alike."

Nana: "That's fair."

Toon: "Aye, Lucas what about you? Found a girl you like?"

Lucas: "Huh?"

Nana: "Do you like someone?"

Lucas: "Uh… N-no."
Toon: "It's Ness, isn't it?"

Lucas: *Blushes* "No!"

Ness: "Nah, he's lying. It's totally me."

Lucas: *Covers his face* "No…"
Ness: "I mean, who wouldn't fall for me?" *winks*

Toon: "Hard pass."

Ness: "Damn, feels bad."

Toon: "Sorry you're not my type."

Ness: "Not into asians, huh?"

Toon: "No I am. You're just ugly."

Ness: "Those are fighting words, Toon."

Toon: "Sorry, only tellin' the truth."

Ness: "Hahaha! You bitch."
Nana: "I agree with him."

Ness: "Aww, what! Hahaha! No way."

Nana: "Mhm, then again, Toon is also ugly."

Toon: "Hey!"

Ness: "Haha!"

Toon: "I'm sure Tetra would disagree."

Ness: "Or agree."
Toon: "Oooo Ness, you're in for a beating."

Ness: "I would win."
Toon: "I'm a hyrule warrior! I would win against you any day."

Ness: "Pssh! No way, I got psychic powers." *Picks up a card and burns it with his fingers*

Nana: "Oooo Ness is getting cocky over here."
Toon: "I saved an entire world from the Triforce of Power."

Ness: "And I uh… Um… (What the hell did the real Ness do?) I also saved the world, I think."
Toon: "You think?"

Ness: "Uh, no I definitely did. Against aliens and uh whatever Samus did in her game. I did that too."

Nana: "You seem to be making shit up."
Ness: "Yeah well, uh who cares I would still win in a fight."
Toon: "Tch! You and I should fight tomorrow on the battlefield."

Ness: "I would, but I got plans."

Toon: "Scared."
Ness: "Ya know, maybe I wouldn't win. You're right."

Toon: "I shall be victorious!" *Gets on the table and strikes a pose*

Nana: "Wow, so victorious."

Ness: "I'm still prettier than you."
Nana: "Hahahaha!"

Toon: "Gah! I walked into that one…"

Popo plated the food and handed each of his friends a bowl of Eggplant soup with eggs.

Popo: "Dig in! Also sorry Toon, Ness is cuter."

Ness: "Ha!"

Toon: "Aaah! Lies."

The five of them began eating the food. It didn't take long to finish. The food was delicious. Popo went back to the kitchen and grabbed 5 cans of beer.

Popo: "Guess what I got?"

Toon: "Whoa is that alcohol? We're not allowed."
Popo: "We are. We're all 18 and over. It's legal here in smash."

Toon: "Shit, did I forget?"

Popo: "Don't worry, I made sure."

Ness: "Aye, thanks!" *Grabs a can*

Everyone except Lucas started drinking. He wanted to be the sober one just in case something bad happens.

Popo: "Come on, Lucas, grab a drink."

Lucas: "No, I shouldn't."

Toon: "Why not?"

Lucas: "I don't like alcohol."
Toon: "Aww, but it's fun."
Lucas: "Not to me."

Nana: "I've never seen Lucas drunk. I wonder what kind of drunk he would be."

Toon: "Right?! Come on, dude, you gotta!"
Lucas: "N-no, I really shouldn't."

Ness: "Come on, it'll be fun! Nothing bad is gonna happen."

Toon: See, even Ness wants you to."
Ness: "I mean, if you really don't want to, that's fine too. I'm not gonna force you."

Lucas thought it was odd that Ness was drinking. He never hated the idea, but Ness also wasn't known for being a party animal. In fact, usually he would try to find an excuse to leave around this time. However, he's acting differently. It's almost like he's a completely different person now. Him being kidnapped by the imposter must have messed him up. Although it was fun seeing Ness so happy and outgoing. It sort of gave himself some courage to let his guard down around the others. He never drank alcohol before and Ness is doing it, so it wouldn't hurt to try.

Lucas: "Ok, fine gimme one."

Popo: "Whooo! Now we're talking!"

Nana: "We should play beer pong!"

Ness: "I'm so down."

Lucas: "How do you play?"

The group started playing beer games. Ness won a lot so surprisingly he didn't drink as much as the others. Nana also was getting lucky. In fact she only drank like a beer or two. Lucas, Popo, and Toon however, got drunk. Popo was a nice chill drunk. Toon was crazy! He kept screaming and jumping on the table. Lucas was emotional. He often cried on Ness's shoulder. It was still fun regardless, until Toon Link threw up and passed out on the couch. That is when Nana decided to end the party.

Ness: "Now what?"

Popo: "Uh, I mean you guys can stay over if ya want, but there's not a lot of space."
Lucas: "No, I don't want to." *Pouts*

Popo: "I'm too drunk to walk you guys back home. I'mma stay here and look after Toon."

Nana: "I can walk them home, I'm not drunk at all."

Lucas: "I don't need anyone to walk me back."

Ness: "Yes you do. You can barely stand."

Lucas: "No!" *hiccups*

Ness: "I can walk him back. I'm buzzed, but I'm still aware."

Nana: "I'm not even buzzed."

Ness: "How?"

Nana: "I'm a heavyweight. 2 drinks is nothing to me."
Ness: "Damn."
Nana: "I'm walking you guys home regardless."

Ness: "I'll be fiiine."
Nana: "You're not changing my mind."
Lucas: "I can fend for myself."

Ness: "Ok yeah come, just in case this bozo decides to run off."

The three held onto Lucas's hands and walked him back home. When they arrived at his room, they stayed with him for a little to make sure he was going to be ok. He threw up a bit on the toilet. They made sure to give him lots of water and patted his back.

Lucas: "Thank you, guys. Sorry I got grumpy."

Ness: "You're good, dude."

Nana: "Yeah, it happens to everyone."

Lucas plopped on his bed and immediately fell asleep. The two turned off his lights and shut his door. They then started walking to Ness's room. This was the perfect opportunity to talk to Nana about what Leaf said to him.

Ness: "Hey, so uh Leaf had a talk with me."

Nana: "What about?"

Ness: "About us. She told me that you said that I came onto you. What's that about?"

Nana: "What? Oh, no she must have misunderstood. I didn't say that."

Ness: "You didn't?"

Nana: "No, I said that you helped patch me up. She must've read too much into that. Also why does she care? You two aren't dating."
Ness: "Um, Y-yeah, I dunno."

Nana: "Maybe it's because she has a crush on you."
Ness: "I mean, who doesn't?" *winks*

Nana: "Psssh! You're funny."

Ness: "Nah, who am I kidding? I'm awkward."

Nana: "Do you have a crush on her?"

Ness: "No…"

Nana: "Interesting."

Ness: "Uh, anyway I'm glad it was just a misunderstanding."

Nana: "Me too!"

The two finally arrived at Ness's door. He smiled and waved at Nana. He thanked her for inviting him. As he opened the door, Nana rushed inside. He was dumbfounded. He walked inside his room and saw her going through his closet.

Ness: "Excuse me, what're you doing?"

Nana: "Oh, sorry I'm looking for something."
Ness: "And that is?"

Nana: "Oh borrowed Popo's parka. I'm getting it back."

Ness: "You could've just asked me, you didn't have to barge in my room."
Nana: "You're right, I'm sorry."

Ness: "It's fine, it's just… I dunno, it took me off guard."
Nana: "Well I can't find it. Can you help?"

Ness: "Sure."

Ness walked over to the closet. Nana moved out of the way and watched him go through his jackets that were hanging up on a horizontal pole. She pushed him inside the closet and shut the sliding glass door on him. She quickly ran over to his door and shut it closed.

Ness was taken aback when he was pushed. He hit his face on the wall. Luckily his plastic drawers were on the other side of the closet because it would've scratched his face. The buzz feeling started getting to him. He sluggishly got up and slid the glass door open.

Ness: "Nana, what the hell! Why did you push me?"

He gave her a frustrated look, but it changed to worry when he saw her close his door. She turned around and gave him bedroom eyes. Oh no, this isn't good.

Ness: "Hey, Nana, why did you close my door?"

Nana: "Because it's more private this way."

Ness: "What're you-

She grabbed his wrist and yanked him towards her. He froze up. What's happening? She then pushed him against the wall and did the famous kabudon. He stood there staring at her shocked. He knew what she was doing now. He needs to stop this. This is going too far. She knows that he's buzzed. This is not ok. If they do stuff, she'll tell everyone and he'll get in trouble by Mario. Also… maybe it's the alcohol, but for once he was not in the mood. He didn't even want to do that with Leaf at the moment.

Ness: "Nana, let's not-

Too late, she kissed him on the lips. He stood there not knowing exactly what to do. If he were sober he would probably… Well he would be into it, let's be real. Right now, he needs to stop her, but he's panicking. He didn't expect this to happen at all.

She pulled away and he watched as saliva was dripping from her mouth. Holy shit. She went for his neck and bit it as hard as she could. It fucking hurt. It was this sudden sting of pain. He pushed her off of him.

Ness: "Stop."
Nana: "Oh come on, we both know you want it."

Ness: "No, I don't. You need to go home."

Nana: "What come on, we're having fun."
Ness: "No, this needs to stop. Nana, this is not ok."

Nana: "Playing hard to get, huh?"

Ness: "What? No, I don't-

She went over to his bed and started undressing herself. No, this is not happening. He walked over to pull her off of his bed, but as he reached for her arm, she grabbed his wrist and pulled him onto the bed. He fell right on top of her. Her parka was already off and he saw that she was only wearing a bra underneath it. He gulped as he realized how wrong this looks right now.

Nana: "Let's have some fun tonight."