**ONE WEEK LATER**

It had been exactly one week since Tabuu's death. There were many injured and many deaths. Our favorite characters luckily survived.

It only took a few days for them to recover. The worst injury was Pit's broken wing, other than that it was mostly bruises, a few concussions, and even some sprains. 

Mainly they just needed rest and nuturing food to replenish their energy, as well as a few bandages and pain killers. 

Today, they were to be specially honored at Hyrule Castle along with the recruits. If it weren't for their deed, the world might be a much different place by now. 

"We did it." Ike beamed looking at his friends. "Yes, yes we did." Link agreed proudly. 

The group looked at each other with goofy grins plastered on their faces. Roy and Peach were holding hands and so were Nyssa and Pit. Even Samus and Marth stood extra close. 

They stood outside, waiting to make their grand entrance in the hall full of people. The courtyard was peaceful. The sky clear and blue with a few lazy white clouds in the sky. Birds chirped, bees buzzed, and butterflies fluttered from bush to bush. 

Everything was calm and cheerful. Nothing could pull them from their joyous mood. 

The large doors opened. Zelda walked out, dressed in a beautiful gown. It was her signature royal dress. Purple down to the waist, then a creamy white with gold accents. Long white gloves, golden shoulder plates, and a beautiful tiara on the top of her head. Peach wore her pink royal dress as well, along with her tiara. The others were dressed nicely. The men wore suits and the women wore dresses.

"We're ready for you." Zelda said smiling brightly at her best friends. They exchanged nervous, but excited glances before following Zelda inside. 

A royal blue carpet crossed the long room until it reached the thrown which was elevated a few steps higher on a platform. To each side hundreds of pews were set up filled with even more people. Zelda's father, the king of Hyrule, stood by his thrown waiting. 

The crowd burst into cheers and applause as the group made their way down the carpet. All of them were smiling. Roy blew out a few kisses, recieving a nudge from Ike. Peach showed off her royal wave. 

Once they reached the top of the platform they turned to face the audience. "I'd like to present" The King annonced. He paused, waiting for everyone to quiet down. "Our saviors!" He continued. The crowd erupted into applause and cheers once again. 

The recruits stood in a row in front of them. They played a big part in this. If it weren't for them, this ceremony wouldn't even be taking place. The world would probably be a dark place, half taken over, and half in war.

Instead, the world was at peace with heroes standing on top of a platform overlooking an ecstatic audience. A man rolled in a cart from off to the side. On top neatly lay medals for Hyrule's selfless warriors. The world's saviors. 

One by one, they were called up to recieve their medals. The crowd remained silent. "Prince Marth of Altea." Marth walked over to the cart and bowed his head slightly. "Thank you for your courage and service." The medal was then placed over his head and onto his neck. 

He returned to his orignal position in the line. "Princess Peach of the Mushroom Kingdom." Peach followed the same steps as Marth. "Thank you for your courage and service." She was awarded with her medal, then returned to her place. 

It continued like this, with royalty first, then the rest of the original heroes, and lastly the recruits. Once the last person, it was Lucario, was proudly wearing his medal and returned to his spot in line, the crowd applauded and cheered again. 

They finally quieted down after a few minutes. "Thank you again for your courage and selflessness in serving Hyrule and winning the war for us. Without your brave efforts, who knows where we'd be right now. Hyrule extends our deepest gratitude to each and every one of you. Now, a few minutes of silence in honor of those who gave their life to serve our kingdom." The King said. 

Complete silence filled the room as many bowed their heads and even prayed in honor of those who lost their lives in the war. This continued for about three minutes. "Our deepest condolences go to those who lost a family member or great friend to this war as well." The King added. 

The King added a few more announcements before the ceremony was dismissed. Immediately they were bombarded with people coming and saying their thanks. Some even tried to offer them money, which they rejected politely. 

"Finally a few moments to ourselves." Nyssa sighed as they burst outside into the courtyard. "I know." Pit agreed. "It's a lot of work being a hero." 

"Oh whatever! You're used to it." Nyssa teased punching his arm playfully. Pit smiled. 

"It's weird." Roy stated. 

"What is?" Peach asked. The same question everyone was wondering. 

"Well, most of us started this year as complete strangers. We all just went to Super Smash Bros Brawl University expecting education or whatever and then next thing you know we're in the middle of this war fighting this guy our principle was conspiring with." 

"He wasn't really the principle." Marth interrupted. 

"Well, whatever he is. And now here we are, heroes of Hyrule and possibly even the world. It's gonna be weird to try and go back to school after everything that's happened." Roy continued. 

"I hadn't even thought about going back to school." Link muttered quietly. "Me either." Ike agreed nodding slightly. 

"Friends who kick ass together, stay together." Samus said randomly. Everyone laughed. 

"True, very true." Marth agreed chuckling. 

"We've been through so much, it's quite strange to even consider being normal again." Pit nodded. 

"If you stayed with DL do you think you would've ended up fighting us?" Peach asked, looking up at Pit. 

"Nope. Not a chance." He said without hesitation. "Yeah. I don't think Pit would do that." Zelda agreed. Everyone nodded in confirmation. 

"Hey guys." The group turned to see Malon walking with Midna. 

"Midna!" Peach cried engulfing her in a hug. "How have you been? What happened? What did he do to you??" She asked eagerly. 

"Perhaps another time." Midna answered simply. 

"It's good to see you two." Zelda smiled. "It's good to see you guys too." Malon confessed quietly. Her eyes shifted over everyone, pausing on Link slightly longer than the rest. 

"Link, Zelda, a word?" Zelda's father said walking up to the group. "Of course, sir." Link replied bowing slightly. "Yes, father." Zelda answered. 

"Let's go guys." Ike said steering the group away. They walked over and joined the group of recruits and began discussing with them.

"I called off the arrangement." He said. "Arrangement?" Zelda asked. "Between you and Richard. The possible suitor." He clarified. Zelda stared at him. 

"What changed your mind?" Zelda asked after a minute. 

"Is this the Link you mentioned?" The King asked gesturing to Link. "Yes, sir." Link answered before her. 

"He may not be royalty, but this fine young man is definitely a hero. There's princes who haven't done anything like Link has. I think he is worthy of my daughter." The King said finally. 

"You mean..." Zelda trailed off in disbelief. "Thank you! Thank you so much sir!" Link said grabbing the King's hand and shaking it crazily. 

He turned to Zelda and picked her up. She squealed as he spun her around before setting her back on her feet. "Oh thank you father!" She said happily pulling him into a hug. The King chuckled hugging his princess back. 

"I'll give you two some privacy." He said before walking off to speak with someone. Zelda turned to Link, grabbed his face and kissed him. This surprised Link at first, but he soon kissed back. The kiss lasted for a good few seconds before Zelda pulled away and grabbed Link's hand. "Let's go talk to the others." She said gleefully towing him behind her as she skipped over to the group. 

Everyone's attention was brought to the two, then their entertwined hands. Peach gave Zelda a big thumb's up. 

The group continued talking, laughing, and teasing each other. They were true best friends and nothing could break that. 

It was moments like these, they wished would last forever. 

The End