For An Angel

Disclaimer: I totally don't own any of the characters and this is deffo a non-con yoai/Shonan-ai story.

You've been warned, so don't complain! :p I'm not a hater and haters jibes upset me, so creative comments only please.

Rated M for language, graphic violence, a bit of angst and smexy situations.

I've written this to amuse myself and its not particularly original...

If you like it, don't be shy, let me know. Naturally, if someone likes it, it will give me the incentive to update quicker.

Before I go any further, I want to acknowledge my debt to Dayraider. 'A New Heaven' provided me with the inspiration for 'For an Angel' You Rock Buddy.

Dear reader, please, I beg you, check out his profile.

One more thing. I am English and write in 'English English' (!) If you have any probs understanding any of the words or phrases I use, let me know and Ill do my best to explain.

Chapter 1

Ike, the blue haired mercenary of Crimea, was pacing around the teleportation room of the Smash Mansion like a man possessed. Every time the machine flickered into life he stopped and stared and the materializing form and each time he was disappointed.

1.45 he said he would be here, 1.45! and its 2.03! He said to himself looking at the clock mounted on the wall above the device -Link was never one to be late.

Just then the machine lit up again. This time the form took on a green hue.

Finally! Thought Ike and he became excited.

The figure on the pad began to materialize further. It was indeed humanoid, it indeed had pale skin, it indeed was wearing green clothing and green hat and it indeed had… a black moustache? Indeed it was Luigi.

'GODAMMIT!' Shrieked Ike, his hands clenched into fists by his side, much to Luigi's consternation.

He then felt a hand on his shoulder.

'And what the fuck do you want?!' He shouted turning to a familiar figure.

'Oh, Link! Link!' Ike grabbed his friend into a big bear hug to which Link responded, grinning at his mate's foolishness.

'I take it you are glad to see me?' Link chuckled as they separated.

'Hell yeh! I've missed you buddy!' Ike responded, beaming.

Link smiled broadly and chuckled slightly. 'Goddesses, I've missed you too.'

They hugged again.

Their friendship was in its way a match of opposites. Link the humble hero, fortune thrust upon him and uneasy with fame. Ike the dashing mercenary, fortune seeker, glorying in his triumphs. Different backgrounds and upbringings, different values, different stories.

Ike was now 23, cocky, sure of himself, perhaps over-sure. A total ladies man, outspoken and not very sympathetic. Link had turned 19 and although he had battled monsters and demons he remained quiet and thoughtful, implicitly kind to everyone he met with no thought of reciprocation, shy and modest and somewhat innocent despite his coming of age.

No one would have thought that the pair so opposite in character and inclination would have got on so well, but maybe that was the point.

The Hero and the Mercenary had met in Hyrule shortly after the defeat of Ganondorf. In celebration, the princess Zelda had held an international pageant, the first of its kind in Hyrule, with the commitment and aim to open up her land to the wider world.

Ike had been sent as a representative of Crimea and Link -whilst also taking an active part in the contests and games- was in charge of the comfort of the guests. It was in this capacity in which he had first met Ike and the two had got on like a house on fire. At first they were bound by stories of adventures and a mutual admiration of the Princess and soon-to-be Queen, but later as a friend to a friend. Indeed, it was an upsetting time for Link when after a few weeks Ike departed, for he had few close to him he could call friend, and none of them were like Ike. As for Ike, meeting Link was refreshing. Someone who could be a warrior, but also be himself, not expect reward and moreover to be content just with that.

A few months later Link was sent to Crimea on a sort of reconnaissance meeting to discuss possible trade links (if you will excuse the pun). Ike had been chosen as a representative of his Queen and again the pair had spent a lot of time together. Free from his Hylian duties and the prying eyes of the court, in the evenings Ike had taken Link to wild parties where drinking, dancing and mating were always on the cards and during spare time in the day they had indulged in hunting shooting and fishing, Link loved fishing…

But Hyrule and Crimea were lands far apart and neither had the luxury of long range teleportation like the Smash Mansion had. The journey to the capital of one land to the other, even at its fastest, took many months. Moreover, each had duties that meant they could not stay away from their lands long, so it was not possible for the pair to meet since. However, both had been in communication by post and a few months after Link's return he found that for a third time he had been summoned to the Smash Mansion for a tournament of skill, the Princess too. Only days after receiving this letter, Link received one from the Mercenary saying that he too had been invited too for the first time. Therefore, in reply Link had promised to support Ike in his first time.

'I shall see you at 1.45pm in teleportation room 9 two days before the beginning of the tournament' it finished 'my the Goddesses grant you a gentle voyage my dearest friend.'

Ike punched Link on the shoulder.

'You've grown.'

'Don't be silly.'

'Yeh you have. Lookin more like a man each time I see you.'

'Shut up Ike.' Link said blushing slightly.

Ike laughed.

'Getting more handsome too. Looks like I've got competition for the ladies, huh, oh well, that will be fun. Well, how have you been?'

'Well thank you.'

'And the Princess? How is she? Still sexy I hope?'

'Yeeeeeesss she is well too. She will be crowned within the year as well so on top of this things have been really busy. How are you?'

'Oh fine, fine. Getting a bit bored of hanging around the castle though. Peace is boring plus there hasn't been any new blood in the Queen's court for ages. I used to say any hole was a goal, you get used to the same holes too often, know what I mean?'

Link smirked knowingly at his friends rude remark. 'No I don't and Ike, you are disgusting.'

'Yup, and you wouldn't want me any other way.' He said nudging Link.

'Ha! That is true. Anyways, why are you waiting in here? I've been down the corridor for about 20 minutes waiting for you, in the end I gave up and wondered out, it was just by chance I saw you here.'

'Oh, This isn't teleportation room 9?'

'No. It doesn't matter, we've found each other. Come on Ike, I want to get to my room and get changed out of this.'

Ike looked confused, but the mistake was soon put to rest. On leaving the room it was clear that one of the nails that held the '6' to the door had come loose and the number had dropped down to create a '9'. An occurrence that caused much laughter between the pair as they walked down the corridor toward the accommodation wing.

'So, How long have you been here Ike?'

'The day before yesterday. Marth and I travelled together.'

At the mention of the prince Link suddenly seemed to become a little wistful.

'Oh, err how is he?'

'Yeh, he is okay. Getting more pompous as time is going on, but I'm sure being here will cure him of that. Roy hasn't been invited this time, you know Marth made him a general too?, anyway that has pissed him off. He has spoken to the Master Hand about it but there is nothing that can be done.'

'That's a shame, I like Roy. He is a bit hot headed but he is a good guy underneath it. Has Marth shown you around yet?'

'Yeh and I've met a few of the smashers too. Most of them seem pretty cool. I think there are a few new ones this time as well, speaking of which, when is Zelda coming?'

Link laughed. 'Don't worry, she will be here soon. Princess Zelda needs to tie up a few more affairs so she can leave the place in good order while she is away.'

'Cool. I know what you are gonna say Link, but she is hot. I never knew she could fight either. Im just imagining her and Samus going at it in the area. Gives me a semi just thinking about it.'

'Well, try to control yourself Ike and you can say to me whatever you like. Just remember that even though she is treated almost like an equal here, she is a princess still. Just watch yourself.'

'Prude eh?'

'Not at all, just mind your manners huh?'

'Nice tip, will try.'

'Do Ike, not try.'

'Okay okay whatever.'

They then entered a corridor where various groups of spectators were gathered at large glass windows that gave a view into various dojos where smashers could practice sparring matches prior to the real thing.

'Hmm, this is new.' mused Link.

'Well, you would know, you've been in this thing from the beginning. '

And as if to confirm what Ike said, there were several hushed voices speaking along the lines of 'Look, is that Link?' and 'Link is here!'

'Quite the celebrity huh?' Ike smirked nudging Link again.

Link blushed a little. 'Well I stick out a mile wearing this.' he said looking down at his 'Hero's outfit' of green tunic and whiter-than-white leggings and brown boots.

'As far as I know we can look in here, but if you are in the dojo there is only a mirror on the wall so you cant see people watching. Look, there's Marth.'

The pair stopped for a while and looked through the glass at the Prince of Altea who was effortlessly battling another swordsman.

Ike sighed. 'Now that Zelda is to be queen I bet he will be after her.'

'They all are and they usually get it too.'

Ike smirked.

'Oh yeh? Voice of experience I see, heh heh.'

Link's countenance suddenly changed to one of almost shock.

'No, NO! Things aren't like that between me and Zelda! We're just friends, she is like a sister to me…'

'Sister eh? Tell me though, you would if you could … wouldn't you? Hmm?'

'Ike, stop it. Please.'

'Okay okay. I didn't mean to offend you bud. You wouldn't mind though if I?…'

'No, but be warned, if you ever did anything to hurt her I.. well, I don't know what I'd do.'

Ike knew Link wasn't joking and took the hint.

'Wouldn't dream of it Linkie. Anyways, I don't think she is in my league. Sorry, you know I cant help but tease.'

'Yes, I know. But some things are not to be poked fun at.'

'Yeh, sorry. Lets forget it huh?'

Link smiled.

'You bet.'

They walked on. In the next room was a strange sight. A young-looking dark haired angel was fighting a immense horned demon/troll-like being at least 3 times his size. The pair looked hideously outmatched, but the lad was doing very well for himself, gracefully leaping onto platforms, flying this way and that dodging energy bolts from the demon and shooting arrows from a glowing bow.

Link was impressed at the young man's movements.

'Wow, that kid is pretty good, he must be new, I've not seen him here before.' Link said, his eyes transfixed on the winged youth.

'Yeh, that's Pit. He looks puny bit I'm told he can fight with the best of them...'

Just then there was a sharp intake of breath from the crowd assembled. Ike and Link could only watch helplessly as the angel was suddenly taken off guard and was slammed down onto his back against one of the platforms.

The monster had pinned him down by the arms in such a way that Pit could not draw his bow, but then, much to the surprise of all assembled, he managed to twist his bow and came in two, revealing twin blades.

A sword-bow, nifty. Link thought (he had always wanted one of those).

The immense demon roared at Pit, but speedily the angel thrust the two blades into the creature, one at each side of its neck. The creature howled, toppled over backwards and became no more, vanishing in a cloud of dense dark smoke and green lighting. Pit had won. The crowd of course cheered loudly, totally in the ignorance that Pit could neither see nor hear them on his side of the glass.

'Din's teeth! 'Link exclaimed, 'he is good' the blond Hylian's eyes almost agog at the sweating angel who's little chest was heaving in and out. Taking an arm he wiped the sweat of his brow. Then stood and left the arena.

Ike laughed. 'Yeh, but he's a funny one. In half an hour you'll find him sitting in the flower gardens singing silly songs and braiding Princess Peach's hair.'

'Give over Ike, anyways, he's just a…kid.'

'Whatever.' Ike shrugged. 'C'mon Link. I want to see what sort of room they've given last years champion.'