ZeroGD in the house! Or is it internet? Whateves...I've been wanting to write out the bond (aka friendship) between Ike, Marth and Meta Knight for some time. For those of you who've viewed my profile, know that I've been working on it...well..not really. I've been busy with school lately and lost interest in this. I hope by posting this up I'll renew that spark and write more.

I'm also open to suggestions/requests about these three. As of yet, I have no intention for any pairings. These one-shots will range in length and have no real order.

Important Info: This Meta Knight is based on the anime, Hoshi no Kaabii, where he is more of a father/teacher figure to Kirby.

Disclaimer: Don't own any of them! *Gasp*! No, really. If I did do you really think I'd be writing these? Seriously, it's all on Nintendo.

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Sum: Ike's sick. Marth's sick. Meta Knight tends to them.

~~~~~~~~MarthIkeMetaKnight~~~~~~~~

"You have my thanks, Your Highness."

"Of course, Meta Knight." Zelda replied, handing the knight a clear bottle and a spoon. "If there is anything else you require, let Peach and I know."

"I will. Thank you again, Your Highness." Meta Knight bowed and bid the princess farewell. Shutting the door softly, he trotted over towards the small table in the corner and set the medicine and spoon on the oak top. "Prince Marth do you require anything?"

The blue haired prince, nestled in his bed with a book and a bag of cough drops, shook his head. "No, Meta Kni-" a string of coughs cut off the rest of his sentence. In the midst of it, he reached for another plastic wrapped drop. The Popstar warrior checked the Kleenex box on the nightstand before gazing at his other patient. Ike miserably sat in his bed, slumped in the pillows to the point he was almost lying down. A hardcover book sat in his lap for the moment. A glass of lukewarm water by him and some barely touched soup. Out of the two, Meta Knight pitied the mercenary the most.

Removing his mask, armor, and cape, having put them on for appearance sake, Meta Knight grabbed the bottle and spoon before heading towards Ike.

The mercenary glanced over at him as he got closer. The knight noticed the book was already half way done. Upon laying sights on the bottle and utensil, Ike groaned.

Smiling sympathetically, the Popstar Warrior jumped on the bed. "My apologies, Ike. But it will ease the pain and help you rest. Remember, sleep is the best medicine."

The Crimea native winced before speaking, "Meta Knight, I can barely swallow my own saliva. You really expect me to swallow that?" He sat up a bit in the nest of pillows.

Nodding, the blue puffball stepped closer to him. Knowing that Meta Knight wouldn't yield until he had taken the medicine, Ike shifted to the aside giving his smaller companion some room. "I expect Your Highness will need a spoonful as well." The knight stated glancing over the directions.

Marth was about to reply when another fit of coughs hit. After reading the instructions and making sure he had the correct amount he gently held it to Ike. "You will have to take two spoonfuls."

Another groan, but the mercenary dutifully took the spoon and swallowed. He whimpered as he handed the utensil back for a refill and quickly downed the second one. Meta Knight smiled at Ike, and affectionately ruffled the swordsman's hair. He slid off of the bed, careful not to spill any of the liquid and made his way towards Marth. The prince took the dose smoothly before resuming his reading. The puffball smiled and also ruffled Marth's hair. He dropped to the ground and returned to the mercenary's beside. He quickly closed the cap and set the bottle and spoon on Ike's nightstand only to grab a thermometer, hop back up and request the mercenary to open his mouth. The Popstar warrior waited until it gave off a chirp and pulled out it out reading the temperature. Satisfied, he set it near the bottle, making a note to sterilize it. "How are you feeling Ike?"

Ike mumbled tiredly, the medicine already taking effect. Pleased, Meta Knight turned around ready to tend to sterilize and take Marth's temperature, when he was grabbed from behind. He heard the mercenary whine (though Ike would deny it upon mention) and hugged the knight against him.

"Ike…"

"Mmmm…no…" And he squeezed tighter.

"Ah, okay, okay…." He shifted in Ike's arms, finding a more comfortable position or at least one where he could breathe easier. He didn't miss the amused smile Marth had. Accepting his new role (grudgingly) as a stuffed animal, Meta Knight carefully picked up Ike's forgotten book and began reading.

Short. Short, short short.

By the way, anyone hear about MK being banned from competitive play? Wows...that's what I say. I also say, that I hope it won't affect any decisions of bringing him back into the next SSB. I love playing the little guy, but I'm no where near the level of competitive play. Nope.

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