I'm Still Here…

The death of Princess Peach had shaken the Smashers to emotion, all except Roy. But now fate is blessing Roy with the ghost of the dead princess and to solve the, apparent, murder of Peach. But it's hard when a ghost is falling in love with you...

Prologue

It was a beautiful funeral. He would admit that.

Cream and pale pink tapestries hung on the arches of the church, pink carnations and white roses in pots were dotted around the room as a long red strip of carpet led up to the coffin. From what he could see, the coffin was white with ribbons and flowers decorating the sides. The sun rays shone through the glass windows, basking the white coffin in a pool of sparkling light.

The whole church was full. Pews were all occupied with people he knew, crying softly into handkerchiefs, kneeling down and praying or simply looking ahead, lifeless. He wasn't any of them. He didn't feel as…connected. He didn't know her as well as everyone else did but she still spoke to him, treating him the same as she did with everyone in Smash Mansion. That's what he envied the most, her unbelievable kindness.

A slow, peaceful, lullaby-like tune emitted from the piano as the church, all dressed normally instead of black, stood. As the hymn began a loud sob echoed through the church followed by the sound of the church doors creaking open.

He glanced behind.

A girl dressed in a bright, orange ball gown clutching a pink handkerchief staggered out the door, consoled by a sniffling Princess Zelda. He turned back around when the doors gently shut as did the rest of the ceremony, continuing to sing the lullaby softly.

The minister held up his hand as the ceremony prayed. He stole a glance to the front of the pews. He saw the King, Mario and Luigi clasping there hands together, tears gently streaming down the Mario Bros. cheeks. Toads, yoshis and other members of the Mushroom Kingdom all knelt down at the coffin. He suddenly felt his chest tighten with unsuspecting guilt.

Once the prayer finished, the doors of the church opened. Daisy and Zelda returned, followed by Nana, Popo, Ness and Lucas with cages. He squinted his eyes to see what was inside but could only see bits of white,

"As a dedication to the late Princess, we will set these birds free, a re-enactment of her spirit." Nana announced, her voice shaking.

Lucas, Ness and Popo suddenly pulled open the cage doors. The air was suddenly filled with gasps and comments of amazement. A sudden flurry of flapping white exploded into the blue landscape above. The doves whirled around each other creating a beautiful dance in the sky. The birds soon spread out, dispersing into couples that disappeared into the clouds above.

He heard Daisy sniff loudly as she began to sob again. The bird-senders saluted to the sky and walked back to their seats, Nana now crying softly.

He glanced back to the front. Mario hadn't moved. Instead, he stared at the coffin his cheeks red with tears. He felt Marth breathe deeply in then out next to him as he stared ahead, sorrow covered his face.

The ceremony finished.

The Royal Mushroom Kingdom Band playing one last song as friends and family of the deceased left flowers and gifts in her coffin then left the church. He wandered, as if lost, up to the coffin. He was one of the last there. The King and Mario were the only others left. Mario clutched his hat between his fingernails mercilessly, fighting back tears. The King gently laid a small kiss on her forehead, stroked a strand of pale blonde hair away from her face and walked away, his eyes not moving from the floor. Mario glanced at him, confused as to why he was still here. The plumber shrugged and glanced back, pure pain drenched his eyes. He sat his red hat down on the Princess' hands. With one final glance at him, Mario left; his shoulders hung and head down.

He glanced back at her. Her hair was frayed out beneath her like a blonde pillow, her gloved fingers laced together and eyes closed. He couldn't help but think she looked like a wax doll.

He looked at his empty hands.

He took a deep breath and bowed down to the coffin,

"Goodbye Princess." He murmured.

"Roy…" he opened his crusty eyes, groaning,

Roy." The voice repeated, with more force. The swordsman rubbed his eyes, feeling something cold and hard against his side,

"Roy, what are you doing here? The ceremony ended hours ago…" Roy frowned as two blue figures danced about before staying still. He blinked, glancing around.

He was in the church,

"What happened?" He mumbled as he made out a blurry Marth and a fuzzy Samus behind him,

"You must've fallen asleep after all that punch." Samus leaned in patting him on the shoulder. Roy continued blinking dumbly as he began to stand up. He reached out his hand and feet something cold. He looked to the side and saw the white coffin.

Then, it all came back to him.

Long, white candelabras where lit, the flames flickering every now and then, reflecting off the stain glass windows. He glanced back to Marth and Samus both looking at him concerned,

"Are you alright?" asked Marth raising a dark brow, light bouncing off his face. Roy nodded, closing his eyes sleepily,

"Yeah, just need some sleep…" he grumbled, rubbing the back of his neck. Marth nodded in agreement,

"I'll go back and check on the party." Samus announced and jogged out the church, heels clicking. Roy suddenly smiled,

"Sam suits a dress…" he stated dumbly as they made their down the aisle to the church doors. Marth grinned,

"Yes, indeed." Marth chuckled but stopped once seeing Roy's lost face. The prince frowned,

"What's wrong?"

Roy shook his head softly, "I shouldn't have been there…" he mumbled, staring back at the coffin. He heard Marth sigh softly,

"Roy, what happened, happened. We can't change fate's path." He said quietly. Roy's eyes flickered downwards to his feet,

"I know but…..she was so young," his face creased, "It was all so unexpected! I didn't even know her that well!"

Marth nodded solemnly, "I know, Roy. Neither did I but Zelda insisted we should come."

They pushed opened the doors. Roy stole a glance backwards to the coffin and candles,

"It doesn't feel right." He announced, finally exiting the church. He saw Marth nod,

"It never does when this happens….especially with…" Roy saw Marth's eyes become pained, as if remembering something. The prince then shook his head, abandoning his thoughts. Roy smiled weakly,

"Come on then. We're missing the party!" Roy cheered as he began to jogging down to Toad Town Hall. Marth followed, the church doors shutting, echoing through the room.

Yes, I is back!!

This story was originally going to be posted up in Fictionpress but I decided to write something for FanFiction since I've been such a lazy bum here!

This story WILL contain RoyXPeach and some other pairings (check my profile to see which ones). I hope you guys will still keep on reading this, despite the pairings, I mean, it's not like they're making out 24/7 XD

Anyhoo, PLEEEASE drop me a review, desperate to know what you guys think ;)

-Ellie