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Disclaimer -- I do not own Super Smash Bros. Melee. The characters and such are property of Nintendo. (*Although, I do wish I owned Link! He's my fav!*) All of these writings are pure fiction and came from my imagination! (*Um.. what little imagination I have, that is!*) I am also sorry if any part of my story resembles anything else that has already been done or any other idea. This is my first posted SSBM Fic.

Please read top of first chapter for more Author's Notes and information.

Fiction By Sherrilynn

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Super Smash Bros. Melee : A High School Drama Fic

Chapter Twenty-Three -- All Good Things Must Come To An End

It was a beautiful Saturday morning. The sun was shining brightly and birds were chirping everywhere. The Royal Garden gates of Hyrule Castle were being flooded with citizens of Hyrule, all coming to see the Princess of Destiny and Hero of Time joined in holy matrimony.

As Marth walked through the gates in his black tuxedo, his attention focused on Link.

Link was dressed in a white tuxedo with a blue flower pinned to the left side of his coat. He was wearing a blue bow tie and cumberbunt of the same shade as the flower. He stood out from the other men in the fact that everyone else was dressed in black; but Link, the Hero and the groom, was dressed in white. But the one thing that made Link stand out the most... was the absence of his traditional hat.

Of course, what did seem traditional anymore? Marth wondered to himself. Traditional meant marriage then a baby, not the other way around. It almost seemed disgraceful. Marth felt that himself and Peach should be the ones marrying, not Link and Zelda. The reason being so that their baby would have two parents that were married. It seemed the right thing to do. Although what he had done wasn't the right thing in the first place.

It almost seemed unreal, from Marth's point of view. He never dreamed that a wedding would occurr this soon. Even though Link always seemed the type to settle down early, he never quite expected him to marry Zelda at the age of seventeen.

Marth tried to quite his mind of the raging thoughts. But his mind kept going back to memories of his childhood, and how those days didn't seem too far in the past.

His eyes wondered around the Royal Garden, examining the beautiful decorations. White chairs were set up into rows, and a red carpet had been unfolded as the isle in which Zelda would walk to her Hero.

Taking a deep breath, Marth walked slowly towards Link. No reason to be nervous, he kept telling himself. After all, he was Link's Best Man.

Roy was chosen as the other groomsman. Young Link, of course, held the part of Ring Bearer. Flower Girl was given to Romani, the young girl that Young Link met in Termina. The Maid of Honor had already been chosen as Ruto, Princess of the Zoras.

"Hi," Marth said, startling Link, who seemed to be in his own little world.

"Oh, hi Marth. Glad you're here. They all gave me strict orders to stay right here and not to move, because I'm not supposed to see Zelda until she walks down that isle."

"Yup, just like tradition. I bet she looks lovely, though."

"I can't wait to see her. I'm actually beginning to get nervous."

"Don't be. If anyone should be, it's me, because of the way I acted at your engagement annoucement." Marth looked down at his feet.

"I've already told you not to worry about that. It was in the past. You just showed that you care about Peach and you want what's best for her."

"I am glad to see that your bruise has healed that quickly," Marth said sincerely. "That was an awful nasty wound I gave you."

"You can still see a slight trace of it, but as for the most part, it's unnoticeable. Hey, look! There's Roy!"

Marth turned around with a smile. Roy was there, finally, without Malon.

Roy and Malon had the talk that Roy promised that they would have. He told Malon everything, about Homecoming, about some other events that happend -- he told her his deepest secrets. Malon was still Roy's girlfriend, but she didn't seem to be acting quite as she used to with the new knowledge she had.

And as for Marth and Roy's friendship, the two swordsmen had talked amongst themselves as well about every change that had occurred. They both agreed that they missed each other's company, and immediatley began to spend more time together. Of course, Malon and Peach understood. Friends were forever.

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Mario sat down in one of the white chairs near the front. His thoughts were on Peach and Marth.

He always knew that something more was there than they would actually let on. That always seemed to be the way it was, with everything. Nothing seemed to be what it appeared to be. And Peach surely wasn't, not in his opinion.

He had thought of her as a noble Princess, one that would always make the right decisions. One that had a strong conscience. But this princess didn't seem to. This princess did whatever she willed, no matter who it hurt.

Mario had thought that he actually might be with Peach, but now his chances of that were shot. Another announcement had been made in the Mushroom Kingdom about Peach's engagement to Marth.

To Mario, it seemed weird that the two would choose to marry, even though the story normally went like: the girl gets pregnant, the man marries her because he feels that it would be for the best. Whatever happened to marrying for love?

Of course people still marry for love, Mario remined himself. He reminded himself as to where he was sitting. This was not a marriage of convenience. It was a marriage strictly for love. Why else would Link and Zelda choose to marry? To anyone's knowledge, Zelda most certainly wasn't pregnant. As far as everyone knew, she was still a virgin. But people sure do know how to suprise you.

So he just decided to move on. The Hero of the Mushroom Kingdom had decided that he needed better for himself, and that he would just give it time. It would come, if he let it. Destiny was also his for the taking. It was just a matter of waiting for it to find him.

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Fox stood with Krystal and a few others, just chatting. To him, this entire year had been unpredictable to every extent. Especially his life.

You never quite know when something is going to happen, when something is going to change everything, Fox thought. Who knew that Krystal would come into my life when she did?

He and Krystal were still not dating officially, but they had confessed their liking for one another. Fox didn't want things to happen too quickly, as in almost every relationship that Fox had heard about. He wanted a nice and slow relationship with Krystal. A nice, slow, meaningful one.

Life had taken a happier turn for him when Krystal had come. Before her, he had often wondered what he would do with himself. It was always hanging out with Falco or sometimes Yoshi after school and at the Smash Arenas. It was life as usual, until Krystal. With her, it was always something new.

He loved life now. It was interesting and exciting. Krystal was now be his side, holding his hand tightly.

Everyone else had left Krystal and Fox, and the two were now alone to speak.

"Today is going to be great, isn't it?" Krystal said happily. "Weddings are always exciting! I love watching the bride and the groom exchange vows, promise their love to each other... "

"Weddings are sad." Fox said, trying not to sound too emotional.

Krystal placed a kiss on his cheek. "Yes, they can be quite depressing sometimes, but it depends on your reason. You could be sad because the people that are getting married are your close friends, and you know that things are going to change. Or it might be because you wish it were you up there instead."

"I'm not sure my reason, but I know that I'm in a funny mood. To just know that everything can change in a mere second." Fox suddenly hugged Krystal tightly to him. "Don't ask me why I did that. I just needed to feel you close to me."

"Understood," Krystal replied. "I know very well what you're feeling."

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Young Link let a solitary tear slide down his cheek.

He was sitting with Link, talking over their new lives.

"I can't wait to have a real family," Young Link said tearfully. "To feel like I belong somewhere."

Link smiled warmly. "I know. This is so exciting for the both of us isn't it?"

"Yup. Sure is!" Young Link tried to sound cheeful, even through his tears.

"So why are you crying?" Link asked as he put his arm around Young Link.

"Because everything is changing. I may seems sad, but I'm really bursting with joy." The small boy smiled at his older self.

"I feel very different myself. So happy, yet I feel a little down because nothing's going to be the same. But this is a wonderful new chapter in my life -- our lives. You, me, and Zelda. After today, it will all be better for us, Link. I have no regrets about marrying Zelda."

"Less than a year ago, I thought life wasn't worth living. Then I met the older me and the older Princess Zelda. You took me in to live with you, and you fell in love with Zelda."

"You and I both know; Destiny has her way of making things happen as she pleases." Link pulled his younger self in for a hug.

Marth ran up to the two suddenly, disturbing them. "I'm so sorry, but your bride is about to come down the isle... and you're not out there yet! Go, Young Link, get the rings and make sure not to drop that pillow! And Link... please, for goodness sakes! Don't pass out!"

"Gee, thanks for that nice little speech," Link said, jokingly. "But we have to go! The next time we speak, I will be a married man!"

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"Zelda, you look fine, I promise!" Ruto argued with the bride. "Don't be so paranoid! Everything WILL be perfect this time!"

"I'm most afraid of the 'does anyone object' part," Zelda admitted softly. "I always get nervous when preachers speak that, even if it isn't my wedding."

"Oh, don't be!" Malon tried cheering Zelda up. "This is your wedding day! You are supposed to be happy! Now put a smile on your face!"

Zelda grinned as best she could for a nervous bride. The mirror in front of her reflected her back as absolutely breathtaking. The white strapless gown contoured perfectly to her body. The evening gloves gave a fine accent. Her hair had been tied back in a fancy stile with ribbons and jewels everywhere. She was also wearing her finest jewelry.

"It's almost time, Princess Zelda," Impa said, giving Zelda's dress one last inspection. "You have all the 'required' elements, don't you?"

"Yes, the something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. They're all here!" Zelda said cheerfully, trying to calm her own nerves.

As if on cue, an attendant came into the dressing room. "Princess! It is time!"

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Link stood in front of everyone, trying to read their expressions. Most were joyful, others appeared to be sad, but the slightest few were blank.

His own expression... very mixed, as well as his emotions. It seemed that every emotion that could be felt was rolled up inside of him, and he was feeling them all at once. But the smile that was automatically on his face told the guests that he was ecstatic.

Soon everyone was quieted. Link knew that this was the moment.

His eyes fixed on the red carpet that was dividing the rows of chairs. He first saw all the bridesmaids, lead by Ruto walk slowly down and take their places.

Next came Romani and Young Link, side by side. Romani carried a beautifully decorated basket which held white flower petals.

Link's stomach began to jump as he realized who was coming next -- his bride, Princess Zelda.

His jaw dropped as Zelda came down the isle, locking arms with her father, King Harkinian. Through the white arch they came, coming right for Link.

"She's beautiful," Link whispered, never taking his eyes from the beautiful princess.

Zelda smiled once her eyes met Links. She had waited for this moment, and she wanted to savor every bit of it.

Zelda and the King had now reached Link and the preacher. The preacher spoke a few words to King Harkinian, and he was on his way to the front row of seats, leaving everyone to see the perfect couple standing before them.

"Ladies and gentlemen," the man began, "we are gathered here today to witness the unity of two young lovers."

Link and Zelda smiled at one another and looked into the other's eyes adoringly.

"And if anyone here today knows of any reason why these two shall not be wed, let them speak now, or forever hold their peace."

Zelda looked around the Garden at her guests. She was watching, waiting for one of them to say something, to object to her marrying a "peasant". But none such objection came, to Zelda's relief.

The preacher moved on. The service went as a traditional wedding would. Then the time that everyone was waiting for came.

"Do you, Zelda, take Link to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, until death do you part?"

"I do," Zelda said, oblivious to anyone else other than Link.

"And do you, Link, take Zelda to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, until death do you part?"

"I do," Link said, his eyes not once moving from his princess.

"Please present the rings," the preacher said, motioning for Young Link to bring the pillow forth.

Link and Zelda both took the rings that they would be placing upon the other's finger. They smiled and waiting for the preacher to ask them to recite their words.

"With this ring, I thee wed," Zelda repeated after the preacher, soon completing the entire vow. Link soon followed, placing the band on Zelda's finger.

The Hylian preacher then read a few responsibilities of husband and wife to them, then closed the ceremony:

"With the power vested in me, I now prnounce you husband and wife."

The crowd burst into an uproar as the couple kissed a long, passionate kiss in front of everyone. Soon the released and made their way down the isle, now husband and wife.

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"Did we really just get married?" Zelda asked once they were alone, awaiting everyone else's arrival at the reception.

"It seems like a dream, doesn't it?" Link replied, hugging Zelda next to him.

"A very real one," Zelda said. "I love you."

"And I love you." Link pulled his new wife into a kiss.

"So, hello you two!" Marth and Roy came in together, heading straight for the cake. "Looks beautiful. Who made it?"

"The royal chef," Zelda answered happily. "He did a wonderful job."

"Indeed he did," Marth said, eyeing the cake. "Can't wait to taste it."

"You're not touching it until they cut it!" Roy exclaimed, teasing Marth. "They have to cut the first piece, you know!"

"Yes, I know, I know," Marth groaned. "Just tell everyone to hurry. I'm sure these two want to ride off together and start their new lives, eh, Link?" Marth nudged Link and winked at him.

"I know what you're thinking Marth. And that's none of your buisiness," Link laughed.

Eventually, everyone did make their way in, sitting down at the tables that had been positioned throughout the room.

Link and Zelda cut the cake together soon after, with lights from cameras flashing in their eyes. They fed one another, Link making sure to be gentle with Zelda, knowing that she would have hated for him to have thrown it forcefully in her face. Zelda did the same, as some people shouted "Let him have it!" The couple only laughed at their guests.

All other things went as traditional. Link and Zelda danced together, alone, with everyone watching their every move. They held each other tightly the entire time and looked at nothing but each other.

But soon, the reception too, was over. Link and Zelda bid their guests farewell and walked outside. And to everyone's suprise, a horse and carriage was waiting for them.

"WHAT?! NO LIMMO?!" Fox squeaked.

"Nope," Link replied, hearing Fox's outcry. "This wedding has been perfect! Everything we wanted it to be! And we agreed upon a horse and carriage for our transport. It only feels right," Link said, finishing his sentence so only Zelda could hear.

"Goodbye all!" Link shouted again, giving everyone a final farewell. And the Royal Couple bowed. Link then helped Zelda into the carriage before climbing in himself.

Shouts of "Long live Link and Zelda!" could be heard throughout the entire kingdom as the new couple rode off together, dreaming of the new life they were about to begin.

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FINAL AUTHOR'S NOTES:

As the Chapter title suggests, all things must come to an end. And this story has come to an end. I really hope that everyone enjoyed my writing. I can't thank everyone enough for their support and dedication to the story. Thanks for being so receptive and kind in your reviews to the story. I only remember getting one harsh review about the Roy/Marth pairing. All the other 200+ reviews were positive and helpful. Thanks so much!

I'm sorry about everything that I said that I would put in the story that never happened, such as the Marth/Link/Roy battle that was supposed to have went on some chapters ago. But again, that's what sequels are for, and there is definetley going to be a seuqel... it's already in the works!! The other characters that were left out of the story will be included sooner or later, and I also expect the sequel to this one to be longer, but again, that can't be determined until I know where I want to go with it. ^_^

Chapter one of the sequel is already half-way done. Expect that in the next few days!!

Again, I hope that everything went well with this story -- and I hope that you liked the ending. I felt it was appropriate and a nice ending for a story that I have been working on for the past two months. It seems so weird that 23 chapters has been written in only two months.

Once again, I want to thank everyone for the reviews and for the support. This story has been my first major contribution to FanFiction.net, although I've been here before under another category that wasn't so receptive. But I found the category I belong in: Games. Super Smash Brothers is a wonderful category to be in, and I hope to head over to Legend of Zelda once I can come up with something for that, since I am an AVID fan of Legend of Zelda.

But before I go, I want to say a special thanks to Jadon Michael Maxwell. He was the one that sent the review that made me keep this story going, and I'm glad that I did. Thanks so much, you've been so kind and helpful, and I appreciate the boost of self-confidence that you gave me!

As well as the other reviewers that submitted multiple reviews -- you know who you are! You deserve to be specially thanked as well for keeping up with the story and offering your comments and suggestions!!

Well, this isn't a final goodbye, because you'll see another story by Sherrilynn up here in just a few days titled "What The Future May Hold". So until then, goodbye, and THANKS!!!