-The Angels-

Pit tried contacting Paluntena, but she never answered. How long will she be gone?! He wondered how long Kirby would stay as a girl. The other smashers haven't been giving her space. They've been talking about the new girl since the tournament started. Not to mention how strong she is! The other smashers didn't know what to think. They didn't know if she was the real Kirby or not. Pit told them that the woman is indeed the real deal, but they still had their doubts. He didn't blame them. Kirby is a fine woman now! The thought of it is insane. Even he had a hard time believing and he was there when the transformation happened.

Ever since the absence of Ness, Pit has been looking for him. There's no way that sweet innocent Kirby did anything to him. Mario has been spouting nonsense! Although maybe Mario is simply looking out for his peers. Pit didn't remember if Mario was invited to the party or not. He did know that Link, Captain Falcon, Ness, Lucas, and obviously Villager were there. Wait, was Ritcher there too? He didn't remember. All he remembered that day was eating cake and Paluntena.

Pit continued to look around for the teen, but instead he saw Dark Pit at the food court eating with Zelda and Link? Wait, what? He hates those guys. What is he doing with them? He headed toward them and sat at their table.

Pit: "Hey, guys."

Zelda: "Oh hey, Pit."

Link: "..."

Dark Pit: "Hiya Pit."

Pit: "Did you just say 'hiya'?"

Dark Pit: "Sure did!"

Pit: "You ok?"

Dark Pit: "Aww man, I'm feeling great!"

Pit: "Uh, you're usually gloomy. You sure you're ok?"

Dark Pit: "Better than ever!"

Zelda: "Dark Pit was talking about how Mario healed him."

Pit: "Mario did?"

Dark Pit: "Yeah! I didn't believe him at first, but then he showed me this machine that heals people."

Pit: "Whoa, what! That's amazing! But I still don't get it."

Dark Pit: "What's not to get! That guy is a scientific genius."

Pit: "That's amazing, Pitoo!"

Dark Pit: "Isn't it? PittyPat."

Pit: "P-Pittypat?"

Zelda: "The reason why Dark Pit has always been so gloomy was because he's always felt pain. Whether it was mental or physical, the machine fixed him right up. Mario sure is the best!"

Pit: "I-I guess…"

Dark Pit: "I haven't been happier!"

Pit: "Wow, I'm glad to see this side of you, Pittoo, but uh, are you sure you're ok? This isn't like you."

Zelda: "Haven't you been listening?!"

Pit: "I have! It's just…"

Dark Pit gave Pit a big squeeze.

Dark Pit: "Gee, PittyPat you need to relax."

Pit: "Did you just hug me?"

Dark Pit: "Why wouldn't I?"

Pit: "I'm so not used to this."

Dark Pit: "Well get used to the new me! I'll be here all day."

Pit: "Haha, I gotta say, I do like this side of you."

Dark Pit: "Thank you, PittyPat. Hey, you want to hang out later?"

Pit: "S-sure!"

Dark Pit: "Woohoo! I love ya, Pit." He pulled out the finger guns and winked at him.

Pit: *gulps*

Zelda: "Well anyway, Link and I have something to do. Don't we, Linkypoo?"

Link: "Sure."

Pit: "W-wait! Actually I've been wanting to talk to Link."

Link: "Huh?"

Pit: "Ya know, some quality bro talk."

Zelda: "Well too bad. He's busy."

Pit: "I guess another time then."

Link: "Zelda can't I-

Zelda: "No!"

Pit: "It's ok, we can talk later."

Link: "Ok…"

Zelda and Link left the group, leaving the two angels alone. Pit felt uncomfortable. There's something wrong with Dark Pit. What was he going on about? A healing machine that Mario made? Clearly Mario is an inventor and no one told him. It would've been helpful from the past when he got hurt.

Dark Pit stared at Pit with big ol' bright eyes and a happy smile. It's gross. This isn't Dark Pit at all. Hashtag not his Pittoo! For the first time ever, Pit did not want to be around the Dark Angel.

…

-Boxer In Love-

Kirby paced back and forth. Everything's so confusing. The other smashers kept bothering her and asking the same question. Are you the real Kirby? Where's Ness? Heck! Where is Ness? He missed the tournament. He's never missed one since the very first one on 64. She worried about him. They weren't too close, but they were still friends. What if Mario did something to him?

Little Mac knocked on Kirby's door. She opened it, but instead of giving him a hug and a kiss as usual, she simply walked back to her bed. He thought it was weird, but maybe she's having an off day. Peach did call her a monster after all. She's probably not feeling the best.

"Hey, Gummy. You doin' ok?" Little Mac asked, sitting next to her on the bed.

"Yeah I'm fine."

"Come on, you're not fine. Talk to me."

"It's nothing."

"Ok, well I'll cook dinner for us."

"You don't have to."

"Kirby, seriously, what's wrong?"

"Nothing."

"Something is upsetting you. I want to help. Is it me?"

Kirby bit her lip. The words that Link said to her kept replaying in her mind. Little Mac is using her, or is he? She had no idea. She can't tell. She's not good at reading people. Link has taught her everything he knows. She doesn't have a reason not to trust him. Then again, Little Mac has done nothing wrong either. He's so sweet. He cooks her dinner every night, they watch shows, sometimes they go on night runs, and he trained her in the art of boxing. Was all this only for his benefit?

"Kirby?" Little Mac spoke.

"Oh sorry, I was thinking."

"Please tell me what's wrong?"

"Ok, fine. It's… Ness! I'm worried about him."

"Ness? Yeah, where is he?"

"I don't know. I've been looking for him."

"I'll keep an eye out. Hey, if you want, we can look for him together after we eat."

"Yeah, ok."

Kirby somehow managed to change the subject. She should've told him how she felt, but deep inside she didn't want to address it. It might cause problems between them and she didn't want to ruin the moment. It's fine, she'll talk to him about it, when she feels less emotional. For now, a delicious dinner sounds perfect.

…

-The Angels-

Dark Pit walked Pit back to his room.

"Uh, well thanks, Pittoo," Pit awkwardly thanked.

"No problemo, hey did you want me to stay?" Dark Pit smiled.

"Uh, no um, I'm sleepy so…"

"Oh, I see. Ok, I'll go."

"Aahh, ok wait, you can stay. I'm sorry."

"Are you sure?"

"Y-yeah."

"Yay! You're the best, PittyPat!" He squeezed Pit.

"Haha, yeah, PittyPat…"

"So what do you want to do?"

"I don't know."

"Ooo, we can read books together."

"I uh, I can't read."

"You can't?!"

"Uh, no haha."

"Is that why you haven't picked up that sticky note on the floor by your door?"

"What sticky note?"

"That one," Dark Pit pointed.

Pit picked up the sticky note. How has he not noticed it before? What does it say?

"Would you like me to read it for you?" Dark Pit beamed.

"Yes, please!"

"It says, 'Pit meet me at my room at 8pm - Ness'."

"N-Ness?!"

"Oh yeah, where is that guy?"

"Does it say a date?"

"No."

Ness probably slid this note under his door today! He might be in trouble! He hasn't heard from that guy in weeks. Has it been 3 weeks now? Maybe even a month!

"Oh wow, hey uh, sorry Pittoo. Change of plans. I need to visit a friend," Pit nervously chuckled.

"We can go visit your friend together! Oh I love making new friends."

"No you don't."

"I do though."

"Pittoo, something happened to you. I'm not sure what, but this isn't you."

"It is me! I'm happy now. That's all."

"Yeaaah, but why? All of the sudden you decided to be happy? Not just any type of happiness, you're like forcing it."

"Am not!"

"Is too!"

"Am not!"

"Is too!"

"Am not!"

"Pittoo, tell me what happened when you went into that machine."

"Oh, I was asleep. All I know is that I went in there and now I feel a lot better."

"I think Mario did something to you."

"Trust me, it's not what you think. I didn't get brainwashed or anything."

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah! Besides, you should be proud of me! Why are you being a jerk?"

"Am I?"

Pit didn't know if he was in the wrong or in the right. Everyone else seemed fine with the new Dark Pit. Zelda did that's for sure. Was he being too pushy? It's just that Pit is supposed to be the cheery one. Seeing Pittoo acting like him was weird. Too weird. Maybe Pit is being a pushover. If Dark Pit is happier now, Pit should not go out of his way to question his other half and put him down. It's time to accept the new Pittoo.

"I'm sorry, Pittoo," Pit frowned.

"It's ok. I'll go."

"No, I would be honored if you went with me to visit Ness."

"Ok!"

…

Peach could barely talk. Her throat didn't heal. Kirby seriously damaged her. She thought about her fight with the pinkette and she shuddered. How did she get so strong all of the sudden? She acted like a monster; scarier than Ridley ever dreamed of.

Peach tried asking Mario if he could talk her to the ER, but he blew her off. He said he needed to go feed his pets. He's been talking about his pets a lot lately. She wanted to meet them, but he said that they are dangerous and they don't like others. At least now she had an explanation of why he went out to hike at least three times a day.

Peach sighed to herself and began walking to the ER. However, Mario grabbed her hand. He gave her a sincere look and carried her to the place himself. She didn't expect him too, but when he did all she felt was love from the man. He really is her everything.