Title: SSB Vocabulary Challenge

Fandom: Super Smash Bros.

Rating: K+

Genre: Romance/General

Summary: This is a "theme" challenge with a twist: use vocabulary words I have NO idea about and use them as themes in order to expand my vocabulary! Hetero, slash, and femslash pairings, self-insert!Mii x canon, OCs abound, some themes may be AU.

Pairings: Multiple slash, hetero, femslash, OC x OC possible, self-insert!Mii x canon

A/N: Yup! I'm here with a brand new challenge called the "Vocabulary Challenge". Basically, I look up words on this site called Vocabulary dot com and use those that I NEVER use in my speech or writing. I then use the words as "themes" and write a collection of oneshots of each word.

You can do the challenge if you like with your own list of vocabulary words, just follow these rules:

1. You have to use the vocabulary word in the correct way somewhere in the oneshot.

2. You can use a dictionary to pick random words, or use a site called vocabulary dot com.

3. You don't have to put them in order; go crazy! You can also use other's lists of their vocabulary if you wish.

Overall though, the most important thing is that you should have fun and probably learn some new words that could enrich your writing and speech :)

Also, feel free to suggest some words! I have about 50 words at the moment on my Vocabulary list, so feel free to suggest some ideas! X3

Disclaimer: I don't own anyone in the SSB fandom. I only own Dawn, my Mii, and a few Ocs (will list them when they come up in a theme).

ENJOY!

1. Exalted

Exalted - adj.: (of a person or their rank or status) placed at a high or powerful level; held in high regard

Pairing/character: Lucina x Shulk

Ever since Lucina was crowned the new Exalt, she had been depressed and insecure about her new responsibilities. When Chrom passed away from an unknown illness, Lucina was forced to become the new Exalt of Ylisse, despite her protests. Lucina was pressured to do everything her people wanted her to do in order to avoid any conflict or war, and the more pressure she had to endure, the more depressed she became.

Not only that, but she was torn away from her friends in the Smash Mansion. She remembered it all too clearly: less than a day after her father died, she heard a knock on the door. Before she could answer it, Lissa and Emmeryn dragged her away from her bed, telling her something about her new exalted position. The blue haired woman had no idea what was going on until it hit her: she was replacing her father as the crowned Exalt.

She hated the fact that she was replacing him. To her, it was unfair and unjust to replace a human being. But she didn't have a choice.

Right now, she was filling out paperwork in her chambers, trying to keep her eyes open. She yawned, fighting to stay awake. Since her new responsibilities, she didn't get any sleep at all; the pressure was getting heavier and heavier as she wrote her signature on yet another piece of paper.

"Ungh…" she grunted as she held her head. Lightheadedness hit her hard, and she fought to stay awake.

However, it ended up being too much, and her face hit the desk as she fell asleep.

"...ina? Lucina!"

Lucina jolted awake upon hearing a voice, and feeling somebody tapping her on the shoulder. She glanced around the chambers with wide eyes, assuming that it had been Sir Frederick who'd woken her. She blinked a few times before saying, "I'm so sorry, Sir Frederick. I needed some rest."

"I'm not Frederick."

Lucina slowly turned her chair to face the person behind her, and standing there was Shulk. Shulk had been a good friend to Lucina back at the Smash Mansion, and the two usually spent time together sparring and talking about trivial things. To Lucina, however, he was...more than just a good friend. In fact, she had fallen in love with him. Over the months she spent with him, she grew to love him. However, she didn't get the chance to confess her love when she was forced to return home, and take up her father's crown.

"Shulk?" Lucina mumbled, obviously still groggy. "How did you—"

"Portal. Asked around for directions to Ylisse."

Lucina stared at him, an eyebrow raised. "I...see…"

"How are you doing lately?" Shulk asked as he grabbed a chair and sat beside the new ruler.

"I…" Lucina gulped before she spoke again., "I've been doing good."

Shulk tilted his head as he studied Lucina's face, noticing her bloodshot eyes and the bags underneath them. "Doesn't look like it. Are you sure?"

"..." Lucina sighed. "I'm not doing all right."

"Why?" Shulk raised an eyebrow.

"Well...you remember that my father passed away, right?"

Shulk hesitated for a moment before nodding. "Yeah. And you became an Exalt, right?"

"How did you—"

"The news has spread everywhere in Ylisse and even back at the Mansion," Shulk interrupted. "I figured I should check on you and say hey."

Lucina smiled slightly at the kind gesture. "Thanks, Shulk…but...it's been hard for me. All the people who demand everything...it's hard enough I lost my father."

Shulk frowned, and upon seeing the tears springing from her eyes, he quickly got up from his seat and hugged her. "Lucina...don't cry. I hate to see you so sad."

"But I'm Father's replacement!" Lucina shouted. "And now his people are on my shoulders! I-I—"

"Shh…" Shulk hushed her gently as he rubbed her back. Lucina melted in his embrace and her sobs echoed throughout the hallways.

Shulk held her this way for a half an hour, letting Lucina cry on his shoulder. Eventually, her sobs quieted, and she looked up at him with a small smile, her eyes glistening due to the tears. "Shulk…thank you…"

Shulk smiled. "No problem."

"Um…"

The two stared at each other for a while, neither of them saying anything. Eventually, however, Lucina was the first one to speak up. "So uh...are you going back home?"

Shulk, to Lucina's surprise, shook his head. "No. I'd rather stay here with you."

Lucina raised an eyebrow. "For how long?"

"Does this answer your question?"

Shulk suddenly kissed her passionately. Lucina squealed in surprise, barely registering what was going on in this moment.

When Shulk broke the kiss, Lucina gasped. "Y-you kissed me…"

Shulk smiled slightly. "Yeah. Lucina, I miss having you at the Mansion. I...never got to tell you this, but I love you—as more than just a friend."

Lucina was still shocked from the sudden kiss, but for the first time in months, she smiled brightly. "Oh Shulk...I love you too!" She threw her arms around his neck to hold him close.

Shulk smiled as he held her tightly, smiling. "Love you, Lucina…"

"I love you too, Shulk…"

Constructive criticism is welcomed!

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