A/N: Okay, time for a holiday fic again! I'm sure you'll enjoy this much better than my last Halloween fic, I promise.
Crash: (is hanging Christmas lights) Fa la la la la la la la la…
Oh, yeah, he's my guest helper for this fic. Say hi, Crash!
Crash: Hey, guys!! WAAAHHH!!! (falls off the ladder)
XD Here's the first chappie!! WOO!! MY FIRST UPDATE IN AGES!!! :D
The Secretest Santa: Chapter 1: Christmas Blues
A chilly, winter wind greeted the evening air. Tiny snowflakes floated elegantly to the ground, covering the ground in a white blanket of fresh, powdered snow. The December evening gave the perfect holiday feel- That is, if you believe in the Holidays.
Link sure didn't.
The Hylian leaned on the couch, looking out the window at the gray and white atmosphere, sighing deeply. It was currently Winter Break at the SSBM Mansion, and the arenas were all closed as long as the break went on. Most Smashers were preparing for Christmas Day and the new year, but not Link.
Now, it wasn't because he was cold or anything. He just believed that Christmas was all about greed. Everyone demands presents, presents, presents. So much money is spent this time of year, just in silly decorations alone. Link noticed this fact as well as he looked around the lounge ruefully.
It was like Christmas threw up in there; tinsel covered where the walls met the ceiling, and there were at least three wreaths on every wall. The rest of the wall space held posters with Santa or reindeers and had messages along the lines of "Merry Christmas!" and "Happy Holidays!" And worst of all, a small, plastic snowman hung on the door leading to the dorms, and every time the door was opened, it would play "We Wish You a Merry Christmas." Link would rather walk all the way around the Mansion to find a different way into the dorms then even go near that door.
He looked back out the window again and noticed yet another inch was added onto the flat pile of puffy, white snow. He sighed once again. No, Christmas was not a joyful time for him, and he had no clue how everyone else thought it was so great.
Suddenly, his sharp ears caught grunts and thuds outside the door opposite of the dreaded Snowman door, leading out into the Foyer of the Mansion. The door clicked open, and a white-gloved hand was grasped the doorknob, slowly pushing it open. Slowly, because the other hand was occupied along with other hands. The first thing that poked out from the doorway was the point of a pine tree, glistened with icy frost. Soon, as it appeared more clearly, Link could tell it was being carried by Mario, Peach, Fox, and Roy with painstaking care.
"Okay, keep going, keep going…" Mario, getting a backwards glimpse into the room, instructed wearily.
The feet below the rustling pine leaves shuffled across the floor as they carefully approached an empty corner.
"My arms are going numb…" Roy complained.
"Almost, guys, almost…" They got in position. "…Now!"
They carefully placed the pot that held it on the floor and tilted the tree until it stood upright in all its glory. The four backed off, looking it over.
"See, Fox?" Roy exclaimed. "I TOLD you it would fit!"
"Huh," Fox looked it up and down carefully. "Guess I measured wrong…"
"It's so pretty!" Peach squealed softly in delight.
"And at a good price, too," Mario added, nodding.
Link rolled his eyes and looked back out the window, even though it was covered in frost.
"Well, look who it is," Roy must've noticed him, but Link didn't turn. "Ol' Gloomy Guts!"
"Shut up."
Peach placed her hands on her hips. "Y'know, Link, you could be a little more cheerful during the holidays!"
"Who says?" His uninterested tone didn't waiver.
"Hey, you're as energetic as Roy any other time of the year!" Fox reasoned, pointing a thumb at Roy.
"Yeah, you're no fun during Christmas!"
Link quickly stood, shooting then a dirty look. "Look, I just don't like Christmas, okay!?"
"Link…" But Mario couldn't finish as the door slammed and "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" broke the awkward silence.
"What a scrooge," Peach scoffed.
Mario shook his head in dismay.
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Link flopped onto his bed in frustration. He sighed deeply, twirling the corner of his pillow with his fingers. They wouldn't understand, they're already been brainwashed by the commercial media, blowing their money on Christmas decorations and the sort. It was hopeless to try and reason with them.
Suddenly, the door creaked open and soft footsteps entered the room. That's not what surprised Link, but it was a soft little Christmas song. He quickly sat up and stared at the new figure.
"…the heck is that!?"
"They hung a musical reindeer on your door," Marth instantly answered.
"Ugh, turn it off!!" Link groaned, burying his face in his pillow lazily.
Understanding, Marth turned a little knob, and the beeping little song stopped. He looked at the frustrated Link in slight concern. Marth was his closest friend in SSBM, no matter how the Hylian acted, for Marth was easily forgiving. Marth knew Link wouldn't be so unpleasant unless agitated by others, and that generally was the case this time of year. Knowing this, Marth sat on the bed by Link.
"Roy told me you were being unpleasant again…" Marth started.
"I didn't start it…" came a muffled grunt.
"I know you didn't," Marth reasoned. "Roy can get hot-headed when annoyed."
Link didn't respond, staring at a piece of lint on the carpet.
"Link… I need to ask you something."
"…What?"
Marth sighed. "Why DON'T you like Christmas, anyway?"
Link shot Marth a look that made him regret asking, but after a moment of thought it softened, and he said quietly, "You won't… tell anyone?"
"My lips are sealed."
Sighing, Link turned over, facing the plain, gray ceiling. "All it's about is greed. Everyone wants presents and spends money on anything. It's just… insane!"
"Hmm," Marth sighed, swinging his feet back and forth lightly. "Didn't know you thought about it that way…"
"Well, anyway, I don't want to talk about it," Link reached over and grabbed his CD player, placing the headphones on his ears.
"Link…" But the elf couldn't hear Marth as the music turned out his voice. Marth sighed and got up, leaving the room. He glanced back at Link ruefully before closing the door.
A/N: So? How is it so far? Let me know, please!
Crash: That Link's a scrooge!! He better learn his lesson soon!
Don't worry, he shall. YAY!!! MY COMPUTER'S FIXED!! Review people!