(I'm in the Game Room playing Kingdom Hearts 3)

Me: Wow. Never thought they'd have these new worlds.

(I hear an agitated groan)

Me: That sounded like Charlie Brown.

(I pause the game and start searching for him. I find him with his head down in the hall)

Me: What's wrong, Charlie Brown?

Charlie Brown: Oh, hi. It-it's nothing.

Me: Charlie, something has to be wrong with you today. You can tell me.

(A sigh escapes Charlie Brown's mouth)

Charlie Brown: Well, no matter how hard I try, I just can't seem to stop thinking of that Little Red-Haired Girl! And if that isn't bad enough, it's almost Valentine's Day! How will I get her to notice me?

Me: That's all? Charlie Brown, if you wanted that Little Red-Haired Girl to notice you, you just need to walk right up to her and say hi. If anyone can do it, Charlie Brown, it's you! I just know it!

Charlie Brown: You're right! I just have to walk up to her and say hello.

(I crack a smile as I watch Charlie Brown left as confident as he looked)

Super Smash Bros.: The Ultimate Battle

Chapter 5: Forest Frenzy

After finding and reviving Link in the forest, he and Palutena, along with Yoshi, are face-to-face with the black pixelated creatures. Palutena summons her staff and Link draws his Master Sword, ready to take down the black enemies.

Palutena shot two Shy Guys and a ReDead with her Autoreticle. She summons her angel wings and slams them on the ground, knocking three Boom Bombers and two Shy Guys far away. Palutena sees a Shy Guy fire a Bullet Bill at her. She summons her Reflect Barrier to deflect it back at the Shy Guy.

"Link, do you think that Yoshi over there is capable of combat?" Palutena asked the Hero of the Wild. Link looks towards Yoshi, who knocked away an Octorok with his Egg Roll. Link responds with an assuring nod.

Link knocks away four ReDeads and six Shy Guys into the sky with his Spin Attack. He takes out his Hero's Bow and shoots three Boom Bombers. An Octorok shot its rock behind him, but he deflects it back with his Shield. He sees a Shy Guy about to ambush Palutena, so he uses a remote bomb to send it flying.

Yoshi held his own against three Octoroks, five Shy Guys and two Boom Bombers. He Yoshi Bombed two Shy Guys and a Boom Bomber. Then he took his long tongue and chomped a Shy Guy, turning him into an egg. He took the egg and rolled it towards the other enemies and sent them flying like bowling pins. After about two minutes, all of the enemies have disappeared.

"…I think that's all of them." Palutena confirmed, catching her breath.

"Yeah. They were tough." Yoshi chirped in agreement.

"I assume that airship from earlier dropped those things. We must determine its path and follow it before..." Palutena began before noticing a glimmer of light coming their way. Link sees it's an arrow and blocks the projectile with his shield.

"Where did that come from?!" Yoshi asked in surprise. They turned to where the arrow came from and saw a corrupt doppelganger of Link. "Wah! What is that?!"

"Perhaps those black pixels created that dark copy before I found him." Palutena explained. Dark Link glared at the trio with his crimson red eyes. He charges at them and swings his sword. Link retaliates by blocking it with his own. They engage in a one-on-one duel. Seeing this, Palutena quickly took Yoshi away from the battlefield.

(Battle Music: Hyrule Warriors – Face a Crisis)

Link and Dark Link continuously mirror each other's movements and attack. Link shot four arrows from his Hero's Bow, but Dark Link anticipated this and blocked them with his sword. Dark Link flung a remote bomb, but Link jumped over it before it detonated and is about to deal an overhead strike. Dark Link took advantage of this and countered with a swing from his shield, which knocked Link on his back. Link attempts to get up, but his injuries prevent him from doing so. Dark Link approaches the downed Hero of the Wild. He raises his sword, ready for the finishing blow. Link closed his eyes so he wouldn't see his demise coming when suddenly, he heard a voice.

"Arcfire!" A voice shouted. Dark Link heard a fireball coming from behind and jumps out of the way. Link turned his head to where the fireball came from and noticed a hooded figure with a zigzagged sword in one hand and a tome in the other standing on a tree branch. He jumps down and faces Dark Link.

"Who is that?" Yoshi asked curiously.

"I have no clue, but that sword of his looks familiar…" Palutena noted. The lone figure pointed his sword at Dark Link.

"I'd stay away from the Hero if I were you." The figure told the dark shadow. Dark Link responded by charging at him. He slowly shook his head and his tome started to spark with electricity. Once the dark shadow was meters away, he fired a beam of electricity. "Take this! Thoron!" The beam pierces Dark Link's chest and he disappears in a flurry of black pixels. The figure puts away his tome and walks over to Link. "Are you okay?"

"Y-Yeah. I thank you for rescuing us." Palutena thanked as the Hero of the Wild got up and brushed the dust off his blue tunic. She and Yoshi come out from behind the bushes and face the hooded figure. "Who are you anyway?"

"Oh, I'm hurt. It's been four years since we last met, but you don't remember me. Perhaps this..." The figure said as he took down his hood, revealing his dark brown eyes and snow white hair. "...will refresh your memory."

"Robin?" Palutena asked.

"It's been quite a while, Lady Palutena." Robin greeted them.

"We haven't seen you since we destroyed the Master Core."

"Yes, but enough formalities. I hear you're after that flagship, right?" Robin asked.

"Yeah. How did you know?" Palutena asked.

"I was training in another part of the forest when it flew right over me and headed east. I've been in pursuit since." Robin explained.

"Hmm… If you are searching for the same thing we are, then we'll be glad to assist you." Palutena said and beamed.

"Thank you. Let's go find that ship." Robin said. He took the lead in pursuit of the ship with Link Yoshi, and Palutena following close behind.

South of the forest in a lone warehouse, a figure in a pink sweatshirt with matching sweatpants and green boxing gloves is punching a Sandbag swiftly and continuously. A gold championship belt is seen hanging on the wall behind him and a boxing ring is seen under a flickering light.

(I'm thinking of which game to play next)

Me: So many choices, so little time…

(I suddenly hear my phone ringing. I answer it and see a smiling Charlie Brown on screen)

Me: Hey, Charlie Brown.

Charlie Brown: You are not going to believe this! I said hi to the Little Red-Haired Girl, just like you said and before you know it, we've got a Valentine's date this Thursday!

Me: Really?! That's awesome, Charlie Brown! I hope you enjoy yourself Thursday.

Charlie Brown: That's what I plan to do. There's a movie I've always been wanting to see and this is my chance to make her feel special.

Me: Well, let me know how it goes Thursday.

Charlie Brown: I'll give you a call after the movie, okay? (Hangs up)

Me: I never thought Charlie Brown would actually ask the Little Red-Haired Girl out on a date. This gives me an idea for a new story. I better write it down before I forget. You readers are welcome to leave a review. Excelsior!