#pit ic.

it's been a while. please accept that I... I want to come to your home. -your crush

“ Oh... you mean to Skyworld? That would be... ” He trails off for a moment, considering the prospect - though he picks up quickly as he realizes going quiet may seem discouraging.

“ ... Um! Not that I mind or anything! But it’s really, really high up, y’know - it’s kinda tricky to adjust to without being an angel or a god yourself! Uh, Lady Palutena would definitely need some time to prepare some divine magic to make it safe for a visitor... ”

“ Great to see you made it! Not, uh - that there was any doubt about it, but it’s still great! Are you getting as excited as I am?! ” Perhaps a bit of a needless question, considering Pit’s general excitement to hop into Smash and meet the other mascots that he adored getting to spend time with was something that was rather difficult to match, and probably wouldn’t be by the ( comparatively) more mild-mannered princess, but the question worked to at least work for moving the conversation along, he thought.  “ Me and Lady Palutena have been training a lot for this one! Pretty sure Pittoo has been, too! I’d like to think we’re stronger than ever - I can’t wait to see how much stronger you and Mario and Luigi and Bowser and everyone are gonna be, too! This is gonna be the best one yet, I know it! ”

Though perhaps adding the latter statements somewhat missed the point of ensuring to leave the conversation open for easily moving along. But, this is Pit.

“ Unh... ”

It was in this light that the shadow standing in the midst of it stood out more. As he gradually began to register that there were surroundings to look at, a blurry figure met his awakening vision. He could tell he was waking up from a very long rest, as it was taking quite some time to see just who he was looking at. But in the moment, at the sight of a radiant figure amidst a visual of light, shared by a faint pull of magic... “ L-Lady... Hylia...? ”

“ ... Huh...?! ” Only a few stray moments after posing his question did things begin to clear up a little bit further - and the newly-found visuals made a it a tad bit clearer that he seemed to be off the mark. “  Uh-! ”

“ Uh - sorry, you’re not- uh... ” While blonde hair and an air of grace rang a few bells of familiarity, this was most certainly not his goddess that he was looking upon. “ My bad, I thought - you’re - um... ” He takes a few more moments to get his thoughts together, before he asks... “ - Um... who are you, miss...? A new angel, or...? ”

He seemed to be unaware he was the one who should be answering questions, given his sudden appearance within the living quarters of the other - but then, he was unaware of quite a bit at the moment, down to the fact he was even in a castle in the first place.

Everything was uncertain in the very brief time he’s spent walking through these unfamiliar halls. Why he resided here, where he was currently wandering... even minute details such as what he had been doing before he’d taken the rest that brought him to consciousness were something of a blur. He could remember where he was supposed to be - the divine setting that best fit with the wings along his back, and aiding the goddess who held the power to defend the people of the lower realm... but that wasn’t where he was. Not even close.

“ ... Can you really not hear me? ” Was she not able to hear him? He would imagine if she could that she wouldn’t simply leave him in a callous silence. The thought didn’t even cross his mind except solely to refute it! But... where was she? He needed to be home... right?

“ ... Huh? ” Wait... what was this feeling he was getting, all of a sudden? It was faint - all too faint, nothing more than the faintest feeling of a pull deep in his chest, but it was enough for Pit to feel a passing sense of familiarity. Looking toward the door he was now passing, he wondered if... maybe that was the way to go?

He wouldn’t gain anything from leaving it be - the thought of maybe finding some answers, perhaps even finding his Goddess, getting him going, hesitation goes to the wayside as a hand pushes the door before him open.

“ Hello?? ”

“ Y’know what, Pittoo? You’re not half bad! ”

“ I-I’d definitely feel more confident if you didn’t sound worried yourself...! ” This whole 'sneaking’ thing was very, very much out of Pit’s area of expertise - even beyond not knowing much about stealth, skipping around the rules was something Pit wasn’t used to doing at all. As much as he understood, Zelda wanted to go out and Hyrule, he’d long since understood that being cooped up in the castle was tiring... but the thought of sneaking out when the castle guards wouldn’t see was something that would’ve never fallen in under something he’d do to address it himself!

The two currently stopped behind a castle bush, Pit asks, “ I mean - I know you said you know what you’re doing and all, but... I mean, if they do catch us - you’re sure they’re not gonna, you know, call me a criminal or try and execute me or anything, right? I’d really rather not get on their bad side...! ” Not that he was at any risk of them finishing him - worst case he could easily be extracted or revived besides, but it would be hard to take his friend up on any future offers to see her home, to see Hyrule and its sights with her if the castle was going to deem her an enemy of the land or something. Maybe he was being paranoid? Hopefully? But then, humans - Hylians - were awfully defensive of their rulers...