[Hiroko]

(The sun is ready to set, and it’s finally getting dark. The groups will be meeting somewhere off the Plain’s road, but Sheik’s group is still discussing.)
Sheik: So we track the entire area during the night?
Ike: No, just suspicious areas and along the road.
Sheik: But the road will just distract us from any suspicious areas!
GF: No, we will check every aspect of the road.
Sheik: …All right.
(As GF and Sheik continue to discuss, Ike drifts off into thought.)
Ike: (I don’t know what it is… Sheik has always been able to persuade others. No man could shake her opinion. It would seem, however, that Gray Fox is different. He is the only person I have even seen to be able to change her mind.)
Sheik: Ike.
Ike: (So, based on today’s data, I would say Sheik has a weakness in Gray Fox!)
Sheik: Ike.
GF: Ike.
Ike: (Sheik knows that’s she attracted to Gray Fox, but she is too proud to admit it.)
Sheik: Ike!
Ike: (Gray Fox likes her, too! He must know that Sheik is susceptible to him, but is playing it quite smoothly.)
GF: Ike!
Ike: (It’s all coming together now!)
Sheik: Ike!
GF: Ike!
Ike: (I wonder if he has any tips for me.)
Sheik and GF: IKE!
Ike: Huh?! Huh? Oh. Sorry. I was thinking.
GF: About what?
Ike: N-nothing. Now, what were you two wanting?
GF: We will scout out the road for three hours, then any darker areas for another three hours. That way, we can survey in the least likely parts and be finished before morning.
Ike: …And you’re okay with this, Sheik?
Sheik: Sure. Why?
Ike: (Wow, he’s good. Everyone knows Sheik would never settle for anything less than 90% Her Idea.)
No reason.
Sheik: …O…Kay… Anyway, *picks up map* it’s getting late. We’ll have to go meet up with the other groups.
(They advance back near the center of the Plain, where every group is to meet. They’ll simply discuss terms, strategies, things like that.
Now the groups are meeting just as the sun disappears over the horizon. Captain Falcon’s team is the first group there.)
Cpt. Falcon: Ahh. A day of NO progression!
Lyn: Stop complaining. It’s been a slow day for just about everyone, I’m sure.
Cpt. Falcon: No, I’m sure it was just us.
Mario: We just-a got here!
Lyn: He’s right. We will see something different eventually.
Cpt. Falcon: …I think I do!
Lyn: What do you mean?
Cpt. Falcon: Something different, interesting, not boring like this day has been.
Lyn: What the- *turns around* Oh.
(It’s Sheik and her team.)
Lyn: So, you love her.
Mario: Everyone knows it. You talk about her all the time.
Cpt. Falcon: I can’t help it! Sheik is so…so…
NOOOO!
Lyn: *getting ticked* What now?
Cpt. Falcon: She’s with…!
Mario: *glances back* Ike and Gray Fox. So what?
Cpt. Falcon: It’s kind of complicated, but Sheik doesn’t like Gray Fox at all.
(At Ike…)
Ike: Oh… Lyn is over there!
Sheik: Wonderful.
Ike: No, I mean, I…
Sheik: WHAT? You’re both around the same age, same weapon type, same world to fight in.
*pushes Ike*
GF: Don’t taunt him.
Sheik: And why not?
GF: He is young and in love.
Sheik: *surprised; looks at Ike and back at GF* How would you know?! *storms ahead*
(Sheik is angry now. She walks up and sits next to Lyn.)
Lyn: Man trouble?
Sheik: Something like that.
Cpt. Falcon: Sheeeiiik! I have thought of nothing else since you left me!
(Cpt. Falcon grasps her hand and tries to kiss it. Sheik, on the other hand, strikes him in the neck and he faints.)
Mario: *awed* How did you do that?
Sheik: Nothing but a hard jab to his carotid artery, a major pressure point in the body.
Lyn: Impressive.
(GF and Ike arrive and sit. Ike is a little uneasy but begins to prepare a fire.)
Lyn: What has your group found today?
GF: Nothing.
Mario: Nothing?
Sheik: We’ve been planning.
Cpt. Falcon: That sounds like a waste.
Ike: Do not think it is.
(The fire starts. Ike sits down.
Peach comes running.)
Peach: *pant* Good evening, everyone!
Sheik: Peach, where have you been?
Peach: It’s a long *pant* story.
(Snake and Samus arrive behind Peach. Sheik and Samus exchange thumbs up.)
Peach: I’ll tell you exactly what I told Lucas-
GF: You found Lucas?
Peach: Yes.
Sheik: What about Luigi?
Snake: Still at large.
Peach: Anyway, I’ll tell you exactly what I told him:
Lucas, as a trophy, was eaten up by Shadow things and then he was stuck as a trophy and then
hisshadowformattackedusanditwassurroundedbySubspac ethingsandthenSamusandIhadtoholdthem
andthenSnakehadtofighthisShadowformwhileSamusandIc hasedthemawayandweDIDandthenwecamebackandSnakehadh iminthepalmofhis
handandthenSnakeandSamustookhimoutandthenIgrabbedL ucasandbroughthimback!
Samus: *sits* We sent him off with reports and pictures, so now what’s left is to find Luigi.
Ike: You don’t say… But why would Lucas be alone?
GF: Knowing Luigi, he may have run away in fear when he saw the Subspace soldiers.
Sheik: *chuckles quietly to herself*
(Samus looks at Sheik, realizing that Sheik is too proud to laugh amidst others, especially Gray Fox and Snake. Samus shakes her head.
Resetti’s team arrives, just as it gets dark.)
Sheik: *whispers* How was it today with the fool?
Samus: *looks at Snake for a moment and whispers* It wasn’t so bad. We worked well together…
Sheik: I get it.
Samus: Get what?
Sheik: It.
Samus: *stares at the fire and grins* I think I get it, too.
(The hours pass by as the teams discuss what they came to do, their plans, and other things… Sheik ignores everything Captain Falcon says.
Now it’s almost 9 o’ clock, and most of them are exhausted. For a while, Sheik, Gray Fox, and Ike, lay about to trick the others. Once everyone else has drifted into sleep…)
Sheik: *quietly* Ready?
GF: *quietly* I have awaited nothing else.
Ike: *quietly* More than ready.
Sheik: *sits up and stretches* Okay. *stands up* Let’s move.
(Gray Fox and Ike stand up. All three of them move carefully around the others and move out.)
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Now… THIS is the longest post so far! I hope you enjoyed it, and the next post will be up soon!

[Shivam]

I stillz like it.

[Hiroko]

New post boogie! ~ Hey, that sounds familiar.
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(Sheik, Gray Fox, and Ike have successfully left the others teams and are now walking along the Plain’s road. It’s about 10 o’ clock, later than they expected to leave.)
Ike: It’s quiet around here…
Sheik: According to Samus, most of the soldiers ran off when they encountered Lucas. Therefore, we shouldn’t have too much trouble.
GF: However, we should still keep an eye out for any phenomena.
(They keep on walking, with nothing really going for them. Ever alert and searching, the road is pretty clear. It’s a little after 11 p.m. by now.)
Sheik: *looks at the stars* It’s quiet... Too quiet.
Ike: *chuckles* Always one for the old, Sheik.
Sheik: What are you talking about?
GF: (Speaking of which, what about her old friend Meta Knight?)
Ike: Eh, it’s nothing.
(They keep walking… Kind of boring, except for the stars. All of a sudden…)
GF: There’s someone else in this area.
Sheik: *turns* Huh?
GF: …In that direction. *turns head*
Sheik: *looks over* Yes…It would seem we do have a fourth contender.
(They all look over to see Marth, just standing there. He is looking upwards, his cape gently blowing…)
Sheik: *whispering* Ike, stay here. If Marth sees you…
Ike: I understand. *plants sword in the ground*
GF: Allow me.
(Gray Fox creeps up behind Marth, and he then grabs his throat and holds his sword to his neck.)
Marth: What the-?!
GF: Be still!
Sheik: *holds hands out to Ike as if saying “Stay there”; walks up to Marth and GF* Wait, wait, wait! Stop.
GF: As you wish. *drops Marth, who falls*
Sheik: *turns Marth’s head around* Marth, what are you doing here?
Marth: I heard that there were mysterious things going on here, so I came here to explore.
Sheik: Not when this area is under O.F. jurisdiction.
GF: So leave.
Marth: You can’t force me to leave. I am free to investigate where I wish.
Sheik: *thinks*
GF: Well?
Sheik: The way I see it, we do have the right to kick you out…
Marth: *nervous*
Sheik: But there is no documentation to prove we have the right over the area. So, you’re free to go.
Marth: *sigh of relief*
Sheik: As long as we don’t have proof. So, get going.
Marth: Thank you, ma’am –Who is that over there?
(Sheik and GF exchange glances.)
Sheik and GF: *move in front of Marth* Oh, it’s nothing; Don’t worry about it; Not a concern, no!; ad lib.
Marth: *walks through them* Who is…
*indifferent* Oh. It’s him. Ike.
Sheik: Uh…Yeah…It’s Ike.
Marth: Why is he here?
Sheik: He is on the patrol with Gray Fox and I.
He is doing his job, thank you.
Marth: Fine…
(Marth looks at Ike. Ike turns his head haughtily.)
GF: *pushes Marth and nudges Sheik* Well, we had better continue our search, right, Sheik?
Sheik: Um, YES! Yes, we’d had better continue. Well, see you later, Marth. *goes over and pushes Ike forward*
Marth: Good-bye! *getting pushed* And thanks again! *finally runs off*
GF: *walking back to Sheik and Ike* Annoying.
Sheik: Cool it. We have enough problems now.
Ike: Sorry about that. It’s sort of my fault. *smiles nervously*
GF: *leans over to Sheik* Still fighting over that girl?
Sheik: *leans over to GF* Yeah. They’re still bitter.
Ike: *sigh*
We used to be close until we saw Lyn… It’s the reason why Marth won’t join the O.F.
Sheik: I get it.
*starts walking* But there’s nothing we can do about it right now. Let’s keep walking.
(After that uneasy run-in, the team sees nothing of importance. Now it’s about midnight. The team has reached the end of the road.)
Sheik: *yawns* It’s empty here, too.
Ike: Someone’s tired. *eyes GF*
GF: And it would be our lady.
Sheik: Both of you stop, or else I’ll-
Ike: Sounds a little cranky.
GF: One of us should carry her until she-
(Sheik punches them simultaneously with both arms.)
Sheik: Oh, no, you don’t. I’m not Zelda… or Peach, for that matter. I can carry myself. *turns around* Anyway, we should head back now-
(To everyone’s surprise, Luigi comes running and crashes into GF.)
Sheik: …Luigi!
GF: Get OFF me! *throws Luigi off*
Luigi: *shaking* Ho-ho-ho-ho-ho-ho-ho…
Ike: Luigi, what are you doing here at a time like this?
Luigi: Let me catch-a my breath… *panting*
Sheik: *kneels down and takes out a notepad* Once you get situated, we have to ask… Why are you away from Lucas and here at midnight?
Luigi: Well… Earlier today, Lucas and I were following some soldiers we spotted earlier. After a while of careful pursuit, they heard Lucas stumble and proceeded to attack us…
Sheik: *writing* Uh-huh… Then what?
Luigi: One of them knocked me down and the others captured Lucas. I didn’t know what to do… So I ran away in fear!
Sheik: … *surprised*
*finishes writing* All right. Is that all?
Luigi: Yes!
Ike: You should head back to the HQ now. Lucas is there waiting for you, I’m sure.
Luigi: Thank you all for your help. I shall head back.
(Luigi runs off.)

Another cut-off. The post below is the other half.

[Hiroko]

GF: He’s odd.
Sheik: *reviews notes* That may be, but we are not finished our surveying. Let’s head back.
Ike: …Now that Luigi has been found, is it really necessary to continue our search?
Sheik: Just because we haven’t any more missing persons to find, it doesn’t mean we don’t still have strange happenings going on. I say we still regard the darker areas.
Ike: Sounds good.
GF: Let’s.
Sheik: Ike, lead the way.
(Ike ‘leads the way’ as they excavate around a large gap in the Plain.)
Ike: It’s a natural hole. There’s no need for concern.
GF: What about these closed-off areas under the hills? They need checking.
Ike: You two go.
Sheik: What? Why?
Ike: Those places need to be checked before 3:00 a.m., but so do many other places in this Plain. We can’t do it before we have to go back unnoticed.
Sheik: I-
Ike: Don’t worry. I’m used to working alone.
Now, hurry!
(Sheik looks at Gray Fox, who nods. Sheik, with a heavy sigh, says “Ok”, and they head down.
It’s uneasy for both of them.
As they walk, they merely see what you would expect underground: old rocks, ancient structures, thing like that. Someone needs to break the silence!)
GF: Sheik.
Sheik: Hm?
GF: I didn’t say… “You’re welcome” earlier yesterday.
Sheik: *shrugs* There’s no need to say “You’re welcome”.
GF: He was referring to Meta Knight, am I right?
Sheik: …Yeah. Meta Knight. *hangs head*
GF: I remember that… It was three years ago. It was all over the news that he had disappeared, but you…
Sheik: Didn’t accept any interviews.
GF: That alone is what caused the whole ordeal to be so mysterious. No one knew how or why he disappeared because you didn’t speak up. Why?
Sheik: It was too painful to release. If you haven’t noticed, I’m not a very outgoing person.
GF: Makes sense, but you must let it out sometime.
Sheik: …Are you suggesting I tell YOU?
GF: No, but I’m open if you wish.
Sheik: *careful* You swear not to disclose it to anyone?
GF: I swear.
Sheik: Hmph. All right.
(Sheik goes into a narration…)
Sheik: You remember the tournament between the O.F. and the DL four years ago?
GF: Yes. I fought some battles there. If I recall, you and Meta Knight had the highest win count.
Sheik: That we did. After our onset of victorious battles, Meta Knight and I decided to take a flight in the Halberd to take a load off our minds. What we hadn’t know, however, that the DL and Subspace Army had sabotaged the Halberd.
GF: How is that possible?
Sheik: We didn’t know it at the time, but later we discovered that they had begun to work together on some projects.
Anyway, Meta Knight stayed at the wheel, trying to figure out what was wrong, and I went back to search the ship for clues.
As I continued to search, there was an explosion immediately outside, so I rushed back to the captain’s room to see what was wrong…
GF: And?
Sheik: Before us was a huge fleet of DL and Subspace ships. They quickly commanded us to surrender, but we couldn’t let them go about doing that. After that, they appeared to try to ground the Halberd, but their plan was much different: their goal was to invade the ship. With only the two of us, we couldn’t have held them all back. After time, they successfully infiltrated the ship and had us surrounded.
We fought back for a long time. I can’t recall how long it was, but it felt like hours. We eventually were giving way to exhaustion. At that moment, a shelled Soldier –it had a tank-like shell around a green creature –blasted me through several walls into the Interior ship. Both legs broke. As painful as it was, I would have cut them off if I could get back to Meta Knight.
I spent a while there, using magic to restore my bones. Once I got back, though…
GF: Meta Knight was gone.
Sheik: Yeah. All he left was a tape recording and his few Smash Balls.
I was enraged. In my anger, I used all my own Smash Balls to defeat half of them. Once I saw Meta Knight’s own Smash Balls, I used them all and defeated the last of them.
It was then that I took the recording and played it aloud. It said something like this:
“By some chance that you survived, Sheik, I have left this set of instructions for you to follow. I need you to take control of the Halberd and land it in the hangar. We both know that one can only fly the ship so long as you are around. Just watch the Halberd in my absence.
“I’m sorry to say this, but…I doubt we will see each other after this incident. So long as I know that the Halberd is in good hands, I’ll be alright. You will most likely not find me if you search.
Goodbye, old friend…”
After that, I…I…I had a breakdown. I cried.
GF: *listening intently*
Sheik: I flew it back to the hangar, but I haven’t flown it since then. I decided that it was Meta Knight’s ship alone to fly.
I went back to HQ and reported that Meta Knight was gone-
GF: No detail?
Sheik: No. Anyway, I suggested a search for him in the Wilds, which we were flying over when he jumped out the window and disappeared. We soon expanded the search over every area. For two years it continued, with no luck, no clues, nothing. I had to call the search off after then. He’s been gone ever since…
GF: No wonder you wouldn’t open up to it…
Sheik: I…I couldn’t. I… *turns, covering eyes* G-give me a moment…
(Gray Fox reaches out and turns Sheik around by the shoulders. Gray Fox gives her a quick hug and Sheik, surprisingly, holds on. He lets go and Sheik moves to the side. She pats him on the back as they walk back up.
Ike is waiting outside.)
Ike: Did you find anything?
GF: No.
Ike: *sighs* We should head back to the teams before we’re missed.
Sheik: Mmm. It’s past 2 a.m. It would be wise to fall back.
(They hurry onto the road…)
Ike: I hope we haven’t caused any trouble for the others.
Sheik: *lost in thought* I wouldn’t count on it. Everyone was asleep when we left.
Ike: True. I hope we…
Sheik: *looks down, at the ground, and begins to chuckle*
Ike: What’s so funny?
Sheik: *starts laughing*
(Gray Fox and Ike look at each other and back at Sheik.)
GF: *looks straightforward* Don’t worry about it, Ike.
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Rawr, another completed post! Be back soon, I promise!

If you don't know why Sheik is laughing at the end of the post, just ask me why!

[Hiroko]

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(Everyone is sleeping now. As the night time coolness gives away to the dawn’s first breezes, Sheik is seeing a vision in her dreams…)
Sheik: *dreaming*
(A stage is seen, with a nonexistent audience silently watches a play. A shadowed figure is slain by a shining figure. The audience cheers as the curtains close and the lights come back on.
Alas, the audience is surprised when the lights dim again and the play goes on…)
(Sheik sits up in a sweat, and looks around to see the others sleeping. She stands up and walks off somewhere.
Samus was faking. She looks as Sheik leaves, and gets up to follow.
Samus’s pursuit brings her back to the All-Star Forest.)
Sheik: *sitting down, thinking*
Samus: *carefully walks up* Rough night?
Sheik: Something like that. We found Luigi.
Samus: You did? Where? When?
Sheik: Luigi took all the records and reports back him, so he’s covered. I’m just here to clear my mind.
Samus: *sits beside Sheik* Clear you mind of what?
Sheik: A dream.
Samus: *focuses* A vision?
Sheik: Yes.
There was a stage, with two actors. One was dark and shadowy, but the other was a shining figure. The shining figure defeated the other, and an audience I could not see cheered. The lights came back on… but the audience was surprised to see the lights dim, as if the play was not over…
Samus: …Might it have something to do with the DL? “As if the play was not over”…
Sheik: Yes, yes, I think it does. We should investigate their headquarters… But we have no knowledge of DL land…
Samus: So, we need someone who does…
!
Sheik: Wh- Oh, no. No way. I will not do that.
(Later that day, by the time that everyone has moved back to HQ, they are standing outside Cpt. Falcon and Snake’s room…)
Sheik: Next time we go undercover, I pick.
Samus: *chuckles* Just remain calm. Snake isn’t a monster.
Sheik: On the outside, he isn’t…
(Samus knocks. Snake answers it, but once he sees Samus, he slams the door and hides in a box.)
Cpt. Falcon: Snake! What are you doing?!
Snake: Hiding.
Cpt. Falcon: From what?
Snake: See the door…
Cpt. Falcon: *goes to door* OHHHHH!! *opens door* Samus!! SHEIK!! What are you two doing here!
Samus: We need some help with something.
Snake: (She needs MY help?...) *comes out of box and stands behind Cpt. Falcon*
Cpt. Falcon: And what would that be, ladies?
Sheik: Infiltration.
Snake: Of what?
Samus: *glances at Sheik, who nods* The DL headquarters.
Cpt. Falcon: THE DL HEADQUARTERS?! Are you crazy?! (Ooh, Sheik will never go out with me after that…)
Samus: No, we aren’t crazy…
Sheik: *steps forward* I had a vision last night, and we think it has something to do with the DL. That is why we have to go.
*turns back* Are you coming or not?
(Cpt. Falcon and Snake exchange glances, and decide to follow Sheik and Samus out.
Now, outside HQ…)
Sheik: You mean, you never told anyone you left?
Cpt. Falcon: Nope. Pretty manly, huh? Everyone thinks we’re on some long mission away from home.
Sheik: No, it’s pretty idiotic.
But then, it serves when you need to sneak back in.
Cpt. Falcon: (YES!! MY WIT HAS IMPRESSED HER!!)
Sheik: …If you weren’t such an idiot.
Cpt. Falcon: (Ohhh… Defeat… But I will prevail!)
Samus: Enough; we have to be quiet. Snake and Cpt. Falcon will pass by unnoticed for the most part, but you and I, Sheik, will have to hide under their guise.
Now, Snake, which way to the HQ?
Snake: …
Samus: Snake?
Snake: …
Samus: Snake!
(Snake runs off in a forward direction. Cpt. Falcon nods for them to follow.
Soon enough they reach the DL building. Samus and Sheik look uneasy about heading into enemy territory, but do not lose their resolve. Outside the building, Cpt. Falcon concocts a plan… Unlike him, I know.)
Cpt. Falcon: I think the best plan of action for us is for you ladies to duck away while we shield your location, just in case someone else comes around.
Sheik: How plain… We will have to hide in the ceiling corner when the time calls for it. Agreed?
Samus: Agreed.
…Speaking of hiding, where did Snake run off?
Cpt. Falcon: I don’t know. He’s not one for many people in one place at one time. Let’s go check it out.
(They go inside, only to find Snake already waiting at the door.)
Snake: There’s going to be a meeting in a moment. I suggest we see what’s up.
Cpt. Falcon: Capital! Ladies, all we need is for you two be be on high-
(Someone is approaching from around the corner. Sheik and Samus both cling to the wall corners.)
Cpt. Falcon: Alert.
(It’s King Dedede.)
Cpt. Falcon: *nervously* Uhhh… Hey there!
DDD: Cpt. Falcon?... Long time, no see! What are you doing here!
Snake: We’re on break for the day.
Cpt. Falcon: We head back tomorrow…
DDD: Oh, that’s too bad.
Hey, have you found seats in the auditorium yet?
(Sheik and Samus exchange glances.
Noise is coming from the auditorium. DDD hears it…)
DDD: Ope, gotta run! *around the corner* Have a nice break!
(Sheik and Samus jump down.)
Cpt. Falcon: That was close.
Snake: …Sheik, do you have cloaking magic?
Sheik: Yes, why?
Snake: I have a plan.
(Snake and Cpt. Falcon will keep watch of the doorway. Sheik and Samus will be hidden with Sheik’s magic. until the announcement begins. Then, Snake and Captain Falcon will take their own seats while Samus and Sheik hide behind something, as to not exhaust Sheik.
Snake and Cpt. Falcon walk down the row to find seats.)
Cpt. Falcon: By the way… Why did you run away like that?!
Snake: Samus was putting pressure on me!
Cpt. Falcon: But you love her! Pressure should not be a problem at this stage!
Snake: Sorry! It is!
(They continue to argue as they take their seats. The DL Boss is standing on stage behind a podium.)
Boss: *raises a hand*
Crowd: *grows quiet*
(Cpt. Falcon signals that the coast is clear. Sheik and Samus hide behind a crate, and Sheik deactivates her magic.)
Boss: I have an extremely important announcement for you all today. I would like to announce that the Ancient Minister is among us!
(The crowd cheers. Samus and Sheik exchange glances.)
Boss: We have gathered you all today to make a proposition to you all.
Crowd: *silent*
Boss: Now that we have most of the world under our control, we have noticed that the fighting arenas have gone untouched. With careful consideration, we think it is time we subdues these areas as well! What do you all think!
(The crowd goes crazy with positive yells. Samus and Sheik simply stare.)
Ancient Minister: *nods to Boss*
Boss: I would like you all to take a look at the screen behind us.
(A screen is lowered and all attention is directed its way. A slideshow plays, showing familiar sights…
The pictures include Halberd, Hyrule Temple, New Pork City, Shadow Moses Island, Frigate Orpheon, ad Norfair.)
Boss: So, we need your opinions on this!
Will this work?!
Should we commence?!
(The crowd cheers enthusiastically in favor of the plan.
Samus looks at Sheik. Sheik is only frowning, but Samus knows how upset she really is.)
Samus: *reaches out to Sheik* Sheik…
Sheik: “As if the play was not over…” This is only the beginning of our problems.
*looks back ahead*
Boss: Thank you all! We will begin planning immediately! You are all released!
(Samus and Sheik leave before they are discovered. While waiting outside, Snake and Cpt. Falcon appear. Cpt. Falcon comes out holding all kinds of gifts.)
Sheik: *annoyed* What are all these?
Cpt. Falcon: We got these from everyone… They think we’re leaving as of now.
Sheik: *facepalms* Get rid of them.
Cpt. Falcon: *throws gifts somewhere* Now what?
Sheik: We go back to headquarters and report this.
Snake: (Why is always “REPORT! REPORT!” with Sheik?) Actually, I’m heading back inside to see if I can learn more about this.
Samus: *nods* Just hurry before anyone gets suspi-
Snake: *runs off*
(The other three head back to HQ. They ask for an audience from the Vice President of the O.F.; he can get the news in faster.)
Vice Leader: Is all of this truly true?
Samus: Every bit of it.
VL: …I thank you three for this disturbing news. I will have it posted to every member’s computer as soon as possible.
Samus: The only thing we don’t have, sir, is the date on which they will commence with their campaign.
Sheik: We believe, however, that it will officially begin in a short time.
VL: This is a lot to consider… I want you all to be prepared in the foreseeable future-
(Snake bursts in.)
Snake: I *pant* just got word of their strike date. *pant*
They’re attacking Hyrule Temple in three days.
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I accidentally deleted this post, so I’m sorry for the delay!

[Hiroko]

Since I'm kinda sorta more or less really simply in a good mood... I'll post another!!

I’m not going to mess it up this time!!
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(Sheik is running to Hyrule Castle. She bursts in Zelda’s throne room.)
Sheik: *runs over and bows quickly* Your Highness. *pants*
Zelda: *stands up* Sheik! Why are you so tired-looking? You are very valuable to us, but that does not give you permission to just storm in-
Sheik: Hyrule Temple is to be attacked in three days.
Zelda: *shocked, sits down* Attacked?...
Sheik: Yes. I came here to forewarn you.
Zelda: But why? And-And who?
Sheik: We believe it is the Dudgeon League and the Subspace Army together. They want the Temple as a stronghold.
Zelda: *worried* S-Stand up.
Sheik: *stands* I would recommend securing the area before they come.
Zelda: Yes.
Sheik, I want you to hold post there until my soldiers arrive.
Sheik: Yes, ma’am. *Vanishes*
(At DL Headquarters… The DL Boss, The DL Vice President, Ancient Minister, and several other important people are discussing their plans…)
Boss: So, Hyrule Temple will be the first to fall? I don’t see why we need that area first.
VP: It is simple. We can use the Temple to store supplies and to rest the soldiers. Not only that, but being a temple, it is neutral to battle unless Princess Zelda-
Boss: Speaking of which, the Princess is a problem. She will most definitely send her own soldiers there to protect it.
Ancient Minister: Her Highness is the least of our problems. Do not forget, the O.F. member Sheik is loyal to Zelda. If Sheik is there and discovers, she will alert the O.F.
Boss: *places elbows on table, and puts head on hands* You are right. Turn on the monitor for Hyrule Temple.
(A surveillance camera was STEALTHILLY placed at the Temple to check for intruders. Unfortunately, Sheik is just arriving there in the view of the camera.
Sheik: …All clear here…For now.)
VP: *jumps up and slams hands down* What?! How is she there?! How does she know?!
Boss: Calm down. Sir?
AM: We have a plan especially for Sheik.
(They, Ancient Minister and the Boss, have set aside an idea in the event that someone does stumble upon the truth, their partner will be the one to suffer…)
VP: But we still don’t know how she could have found out…
Boss: …Search the list of fighters and their log dates.
VP: How is that relevant?
Boss: Just do it!
(The Vice President searches and comes up with every fighter in the DL. The list is displayed via the large screen.)
AM: Scroll down the list.
VP: *scrolls*
AM: …Stop there!
Look at these members.
(They are Snake and Cpt. Falcon.)
Boss: Their last log-in was…
AM: Weeks ago. Every member must log-in every day, am I right?
VP: I heard from some other members that they were given a long mission away from here.
Boss: Nonsense! They have not had a mission for two months!
AM: I think we have our tattletales.
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(Sheik is talking to Samus through her wristwatch communicator.)
Sheik: …And, so far, there’s nothing here. Hopefully we won’t have to bother about the DL and Army.
Samus: I doubt it. Who knows what they’re going to do if they find out that we know.
Sheik: All I know is, I can beat any of their fighters.
Samus: I know you can.
Sheik: I’m just stuck here until Zelda’s soldiers arrive.
Samus: Keep it up.
I’m out.
*disconnects*
Sheik: *sighs and looks to the sky*
How long will-
*hears footsteps* Ah. Soldiers no doubt-
(Sheik faints, but not before seeing her attackers… Subspace soldiers.)
(Back at the DL meeting area…)
VP: That’s one down. Now all we need is her partner…Samus…
AM: *nods* And what about the two traitors, Snake and Captain Falcon?
Boss: Lead them all to Shadow Moses Island.
VP: Might I ask, why?
Boss: Shadow Moses Island is currently being surveyed because of the Metal Gears there. The Metal Gears will be used to further our campaign. If we lead the fools there, we will not only have the Metal Gears secured, but also have our enemies out of the way. Send a message to Snake to meet at Shadow Moses Island.
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(Samus is filing some documents. She thinks about Sheik for a moment, but continue to look at the files.)
Samus: And this has no importance, so let’s throw it away. *throws a sheet away*
Now, for the rest of-
This… *takes out a sheet*
(The sheet reads the report from earlier today, of the imminent attack from the DL. This copy must have been sent by accident, for it has some errors in it.
Samus takes it out, reads over it again, and walks out of the room. She heads over to Cpt. Falcon’s room and knocks on the door.)
Cpt. Falcon: *answers the door*
Saaaaamuuus! How are you today?
Samus: Captain, did you receive one of these? *hands paper over*
Cpt. Falcon: *reads over it* No… Well, this is all wrong! Snake, come here please.
Snake: *reluctantly walks over*
Cpt. Falcon: I don’t think this copy has gone out.
Snake: You’d better just send this back to the Editor’s Office and-
(The DL badge on Snake’s suit starts ringing. Snake and Cpt. Falcon look at each other…)
Cpt. Falcon: Excuse for a moment.
(Cpt. Falcon slams the door. Samus, somewhat annoyed, puts her ear on the door and listens in.
VP: To Snake and Captain Falcon, we have an important mission update. Please locate yourselves to Shadow Moses Island at 9 P.M. tonight.
That will be all.)
Samus: *frowns* (Not this again. I stopped them once, and I can do it again.)
*hurriedly stands up and knocks*
Cpt. Falcon: …Y-Yes?
Samus: *smiles* Did you have something you wanted to say?
Snake and Cpt. Falcon: N-No.
Samus: OkayI’lltakethispaperandreturnitbye! *runs off*
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(Time passes by as Samus makes preparations for following Snake and Captain Falcon. Samus believes that they are mad to meet for a DL mission, but it’s their only way of keeping their secret… Unbeknownst to Snake and Captain Falcon, their secret has already been discovered.
Now, at the DL Meeting…)
Boss: It is almost time to commence with taking out the… competition. Have you alerted the other members to those two’s treachery?
VP: Yes, sir! All members know not to let them in and out again.
Boss: Good, good. Now to wait to see how it goes…
(Just outside of Shadow Moses Island…)
Snake: I don’t know, Captain… Rules say not to go past here at this hour.
Cpt. Falcon: It’s an order. We must do it.
Snake: . . .
Cpt. Falcon: *sigh* I know it’s a little odd, but come on. We can deal with it.
(Shortly behind them is Samus.)
Samus: (Now… Just to make sure they don’t do anything odd… I had better go up ahead.)
(Samus jumps to a higher level and goes on ahead of them. She arrives at Shadow Moses Island, only to see the top, where the Metal Gears are usually seen, empty.)
Samus: *looking around* That’s odd. The Metal Gears are gone. *looks back* I'd best investigate this.
(Samus jumps onto the top platform and looks in. It’s completely empty, so Samus figures it has something to do with the DL.
She jumps down and backs away a little… And get caught in a headlock.
Her captor covers her eyes and grabs her neck.)
Samus: …Let…go! *pushes and fights*
????: *hushes Samus*
Samus: *stops* …That smell. It’s familiar…
(Her unknown [unknown to SAMUS, anyway] captor proceeds to lie Samus down. Samus is stunned.
He then goes into the gap and an explosion is heard not long after.)
Samus: *recovers* … Gasp! The gap is-
(Another explosion erupts and Samus falls flat on her back. She jumps up again, this time to the top level.)
Samus: What is…
(The gap shows that the Metal Gears are being taken away. It’s too late for Samus to stop them now.
Samus keeps looking, but hears people behind her.)
Cpt. Falcon: Samus! What are you-
(Samus shoots Cpt. Falcon with her Paralyzer. Snake comes up and sees Cpt. Falcon… and has nothing much to say.)
Cpt. Falcon: *comes back to* S-S-Samus! What are-are-are you doing here?
Samus: Something’s wrong here. The Metal Gears are being led away by the DL.
Cpt. Falcon: What?! How did you know? Where is Sheik?!
Samus: I haven’t heard from her all day…
Snake: (She must have heard our conversation.) We should get out of here.
Samus: *looks back* It looks like we have no choice.
(They jump down to leave, but a Deku Nut stops them.)
DDD: Nice to see you again, Captain! We heard everything about what you did!
Cpt. Falcon: H-Huh?...
DDD: You backstabber… You will pay for this!
Cpt. Falcon: Okay…
DDD: Wh- Oh. The Deku Nut. Never mind it.
(DDD whistles, and both Waddle Dees and Meta Gear REX stomp out.
The three move back.)
DDD: Grrrraaah! Attack those three!
(Snake thinks for a moment.)
Snake: You two get out of here.
Cpt. Falcon: Snake?! What are you saying?
Snake: I can take them. I’ve battled here before.
Cpt. Falcon: You can’t-
(Samus puts her hand on Cpt. Falcon’s shoulder, which lets him know it’s okay.)
Cpt. Falcon: All right. Just send us a message when you win.
Snake: *smirks* Will do.
(Samus and Cpt. Falcon turn to leave. Just before leaving…)
Samus: *stops* Hey, Snake.
Snake: Yeah?
Samus: The person who disrupted your last visit here?
Snake: What of it?
Samus: …She says hi. *runs out*
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Whooo! I did it! I think I made it smarter this post. ^^

[IceMarie]

Ane, I love your fanfic. You're awshum.

[ShadowDragon]

It's as good as ever ^^
I like the fact that it's written like a play, and I would definitely go see this if it were real =D

[Hiroko]

Here is the next post!... That was dull.
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(After that uncomfortable run-in at Shadow Moses Island, Samus and Cpt. Falcon are heading back to Hyrule Temple, where Samus last heard from Sheik.
[By the way, Samus is in her Power Suit.])
Samus: That was one of the most brave acts I’ve seen… *closes eyes and imagines*
Cpt. Falcon: Oh, really?
Samus: *opens eyes and shakes head* I-I-No, it’s not.
Cpt. Falcon: No, you think it is. It’s written all over your face.
Now, don’t be shy. I could hook you two up!
Samus: Uhhh, that is not necessary. Let’s just return to the Temple.
Cpt. Falcon: *smiles dashingly* Will do!
(They arrive at Hyrule Temple. At first, they don’t spot anything.)
Samus: That’s odd… Sheik said that Zelda placed her here until backup arrived.
Cpt. Falcon: I don’t think any backup came.
Samus: …Search everywhere.
(They search around the upper area of the Temple. Cpt. Falcon goes under to the lowest part of the Temple… and Cpt. Falcon finds Sheik down there, still knocked out.)
Cpt. Falcon: Why? WHY?! Oh, she was so young!!
Samus: *walks down* Calm down. She’s still alive. I’m completely sure of it.
Cpt. Falcon: Oh. Okay.
Say, Samus. Have you ever heard about how vulnerable unconscious people can be? I mean, you can do anything to them and they would never know!
Samus: I know where you’re going with this. Not a good-
On second thought, continue.
Cpt. Falcon: Let me put it this way. I could touch Sheik’s cheek and she couldn’t kill me for it… Because she would NEVER KNOW!
Samus: Hmm. Why touch her cheek? You could kiss it.
Cpt. Falcon: Hey…! You’re absolutely right! I’m gonna do it.
*sits Sheik up*
Samus: Now, I don’t think that is such a good idea. She could wake up any moment!
Cpt. Falcon: Oh, Samus, I might never get another chance to do this!
Samus: …You asked for it.
(Cpt. Falcon stares at Sheik for a moment. Then, he leans in.
…You guessed it. Just as soon as he gets really close, Sheik bats her eyes, trying to figure out what’s going on. Cpt. Falcon freezes, and Sheik proceeds to punch him in the gut and plucks him away.)
Sheik: Am I dreaming, or did he just try to-
Samus: You’re awake.
Sheik: *stands up* Wait. How-How long have I been here?
Samus: I’m guessing a couple of hours. When did you pass out?
Sheik: A minute or so after we disconnected. It was… it was…
I can’t remember. I saw the legs of the attackers, but it’s a blur right now.
Samus: *puts arm out* Let’s get you back to headquarters for now, so you can rest.
Sheik: *looks down at Cpt. Falcon* No. We must see how Zelda made out.
Samus: …*sigh* All right.
(They begin to walk out. Cpt. Falcon shoots up and runs after them.
After a bit, they get to Hyrule Castle.)
Sheik: *opens the door* Hurry. We must find Zelda.
(They rush to the throne room, only to find Zelda with a sword at her neck, the sword in the hands of
Ganondorf.)
Ganondorf: Stay back, O.F.
Sheik: …You. *steps one foot forward* You release her or-
Ganondorf: Stay back or Zelda is dethroned!
Zelda: *winces*
Sheik: *moves back*
*hangs head*
Ganondorf: So, Princess, tell our audience what you were just about to tell me.
Zelda: *turns away* I…I surrender.
Sheik: Princess, no! You can’t-
Zelda: *looks sadly at Sheik* It must be done, Sheik. Nothing more.
Sheik: I- *looks down*
Ganondorf: Guards. Secure the Temple. Also…Escort these O.F. thugs out.
(All of a sudden, smoke fills the room. Sheik, Cpt. Falcon, and Samus, in that order, are pulled out and they retreat to the Temple for the last time.
Sheik sits down to think this through. By the way, Snake pulled them out. He still has Samus close to him.)
Cpt. Falcon: *kneels down by Sheik* Lighten up, Sheik. It’s only the Temple-
Sheik: Only the Temple. *covers ears*
Snake: *looks at Samus for an explanation*
Samus: *sigh* This Temple is…was…one of the only places we could be at peace, aside from the toil of work in the O.F. Not only that, but this place is part of her history. It’s a part of her.
Zelda, to whom Sheik is extremely loyal, is now trapped in her own home and has surrendered. It puts a heavy burden on her heart.
Snake: *looks at Sheik and actually pities her* …I see.
(Samus just now realizes where she is and walks over to Sheik, trying to disguise her feelings with calmness.)
Samus: Sheik, we have to move on from the Temple, or who knows who will drop in.
Sheik: *hands over ears, shakes head*
Samus: Sheik, be reasonable.
Sheik: *shakes head again*
Samus: Sheik.
Sheik: …That’s it!
Samus: *startled* What’s it?
Sheik: *stands up* I remember who attacked me. It was Subspace soldiers.
Cpt. Falcon: I get it. This was their first acquisition, unfortunately.
Sheik: *closes eyes* We must prevent this from happening again.
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Great. Another post too long. I'll just post the next half.

[Hiroko]

(A conversation is going on between the DL Boss and Ancient Minister.)
AM: Sir, the Temple is now under our control.
Boss: Excellent. Where do we head next?
AM: We have been considering confiscating the ship Halberd for use in the skies, but there are some problems with that.
Boss: What do you mean?
AM: We can get to the hangar of the ship, but we cannot fly it. You see, the original owner Meta Knight, who has since disappeared, did not leave behind instructions or any kind or guide as to how to fly the ship. Only he and his former partner knew.
Boss: Who was his-
AM: I’m getting to that.
Anyway, we believe his former partner is a current member of the O.F. I suggest we send some members to the Halberd now to check the condition of the area.
Boss: That is a good suggestion. I will do so immediately.
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(Back at HQ, Sheik and Samus are excavating some information in a computer lab.)
Sheik: *hunching over, scrolling with a mouse* You’d think there would be more articles in the DL database. *types something*
There we are. “The Irony Campaign.”
Samus: “The Irony Campaign”?
Sheik: The name is stupid, yes. It has a list of supposed areas waiting to be captured.
According to this list… the Temple is secured, which means that-
Samus: -This list is up-to-date! Sheik, save an archive of this page, and also bookmark it. We need to show this to our uppers and keep an eye on it.
Sheik: …Done. Also, the next area is undisclosed at the moment…
What the…
Samus: *hunches over* What’s wrong?
Sheik: It says that DL fighters are being sent over to the Halberd soon.
Samus, I have to be there to protect Meta Knight’s ship.
Samus: …All right. Report this to a commissioner and you should be on your way-
Sheik: *already outside* I know that!
(Sheik walks down to the commissioner’s office. The computer system, oddly, tells her “Denied”. She doesn’t understand why, and sends a message to the office.)
Leader: Sheik, you must listen for a moment.
Sheik: *turns around* Sir! *salutes*
Leader: At ease.
(Sheik lowers her hand.)
Leader: You see, Sheik, we received the log of what happened earlier today. And… We realized that this puts you at the highest risk of any member here.
Sheik: If you don’t mind me saying, I can put up with any of their thugs.
Leader: Sheik, with their current acquisitions, you could be seriously in trouble. They have larger forces than we do at the moment, and we might not be able to send you backup as quickly.
Sheik: *thinks for a moment* The last time we couldn’t get as much backup… Well. I guess you’re right.
Leader: I’m guessing we can assign you two other Support Fighters, along with Samus. In terms or strategy, I would say a Metroid and Gray Fox would make a good addition. What do you say?
Sheik: *hopeful* Gray…Fox?
Samus: Don’t get too excited.
(Samus, now in her Zero Suit, walks in.)
Sheik: Uh, I was, just, uh, making sure I heard him correctly. Why are you down here?
Samus: I was checking on you. What next?
Sheik: We’re assigning two S.F.s to our team, just in case. He recommends Gray Fox and a Metroid.
Samus: *smiles* I’ll go get them now!
Sheik: NO!
(Samus runs to the S.F. Hall, with Sheik running behind.
Samus beats her there and runs over to a… select couple.
Sheik, realizing defeat, leans against the wall and retains her coolness.)
Sheik: (Remain…Calm… It is only possible on the outside. What’s come over me?)
(Samus comes back.)
Samus: I’m back. We’ll be sent over later today. They want us there in a few hours, once it gets dark.
Sheik: Why so late? I need to be there NOW, protecting the ship of-
Samus: We know. It’s just that it gives us some time to prepare, and have the element of surprise.
Oh, and he said it would be a pleasure working with you again.
Sheik: Whatever. (Really? Gray Fox thinks it will be a pleasure?
…Comforting.)
(Some hours pass by as the pair readies. They go out in front of the lobby to hear some last words from the Leader.)
Leader: Ladies, I wish you luck in your search. I only hope that you do not run into much trouble.
Sheik: As do we.
(Enter Gray Fox with a large capsule.)
GF: This is the Metroid you requested.
(He releases the Metroid. The Metroid floats around Samus, as if she mothers it.)
Sheik: It’s still attached to you, Samus.
Samus: *eyes Metroid lovingly* I visit it all the time. I just don’t like it when it enlarges and fights against me.
(You see, reader, both the O.F. and DL have licenses on several Support Fighters. The respective organizations own these said S.F.s, but they can fight on any side of a battle. Just saying.)
Sheik: Yeah, yeah. We’re losing time.
(They head out. While they walk down the road…)
GF: *whispering to Sheik* Do not act so coy.
Sheik: *whispering back* I’m not being coy.
GF: *whispering* Please. I know how happy you are right now.
Sheik: *whispering* If I were happy to see you, you would know.
GF: I would know if-
(They start arguing. Samus just keeps looking forward.
Samus and the Metroid reach the Halberd first. The other two, still arguing, trail a bit after. Samus is now tired of their odd bickering.)
Samus: Could you two be quiet? We’re here.
(Gray Fox and Sheik look up and be quiet. Samus enters the hangar. As he goes in, Sheik hugs him from behind.)
GF: What the-
Sheik: I was lying. I’m happy to have you.
(Everyone enters the hangar. The Halberd…It is still untouched.)
Sheik: *sigh of relief* Nothing has happened yet.
Samus: *walks over to Halberd* You sure, Sheik?
(Everyone else walks [and floats] over.)
Sheik: Yep. It hasn’t been touched since Wolf and Wario sneaked in.
Samus: …All right.
Sheik: *lays head on Halberd* It’s been a long time since I