Hey, everyone, it's Gormanbros. This is my first ever fanfic, so keep that in mind when reading. Any reviews or comments or tips on what to improve would be awesome! All characters, places, items, etc. are owned by Nintendo and not by me. Hope you enjoy the story.

Chapter One- News

For years now, the heroes and villains of Nintendo have been fighting alongside each other. Every character has had a purpose, whether it be saving the princess, or collecting eight Gym Badges. There is a complete balance. No one ever gets forgotten, nor do they gain power far greater than the others. Their leaders, the Creators, have watched over them continuously. They made sure that their creations stayed in place.

Until one day...when they stopped.

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It was a rainy evening in the Mushroom Kingdom. Local hero and defender, Mario, walked home from the Toad Shop quietly. He had picked up some fruit for his Yoshi, who never seemed to get full. 'That dino would eat the entire Kingdom if he could!' Mario had thought to himself, chuckling. Life is good for Mario. Bowser hadn't kidnapped the Princess for 2 months now, he was on good terms with everyone in the Kingdom, and he was going to Isle Delfino for a vacation in a few days with the Princess and his brother, Luigi.

Back at the Mario Bros. Residence, Mario's green-capped, younger brother Luigi was eating a bowl of cereal as he watches the news. The news anchor is Lakitu, a Koopa-biased anchor, who, even though disliked by many, is still the best source of news updates on the Kingdom and of other lands.

"Good Evening, Mushroom Kingdom. Just as a reminder, Mushrooms are bad and should not to be consumed here in the Kingdom. They have killed thousands of innocent Goombas, and have been known to, well, power you up to dangerous levels. We'll be right back."

Luigi muted the television as the commercials kicked on and went to go wash the cereal bowl. Yoshi walked into the kitchen looking for a banana, and was disappointed at what he saw.

"Sorry, Yoshi. Mario's out getting you more fruit. He'll be back soon." Luigi told the green dino. "Speaking of which…"

The front door opened, and Mario enters the home, fruit in hand.

"I'm back! I've got your fruit, Yoshi!"

"Yay!" Yoshi exclaims, a huge grin on his face.

"Hey, bro. Welcome back. Lakitu's at it again. Treating Mushrooms like illegal drugs. Once again, he's indirectly calling us murderers."

"Can I go jump on his head, and steal his cloud again?"

"Haha. I wouldn't if I were you, bro. The last thing we need is for Lakitu to tell his King that we're getting more violent."

"Yeah, good point. Wouldn't end well."

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As the Mario Brothers chat in the Mushroom Kingdom, the green-clad swordsman named Link was riding his horse, Epona, heading up to a cliff. At the cliff top he hopped off of his steed and, as he gazes at the sunset over Lake Hylia, starts to reminisce about what has happened as of late. Ganondorf had not been seen in a long time. The Bulbins have been pretty much taken down, with their King likely dead. Princess Zelda has been gaining public approval, especially after the fall of Ganon, and even with her new power, still has time for him.

"Hyrule is entering a golden age, Epona." Link murmured. His trusted horse whinnied in what seems to be agreement.

"Come on, girl. Let's go visit Zelda."

Meanwhile, in Hyrule Castle, Princess Zelda sat in her private study reading a letter sent in by the Zoran King. Behind her, a Sheikah woman dressed in a uniform akin to battle armor walked up. Her physical appearance, while hardened from battle still has a good-natured and matronly appearance.

"Impa. What is wrong?"

"Princess, I have brought a message from the Royal Intelligence Team. They deemed it urgent. I recommend you read this posthaste."

"Yes, thank you, Impa."

At that moment, Link had knocked on the door, and Zelda had waved him in.

"Princess, how are you? The sunset is quite beautiful right now."

"Haha. I bet it is. Hyrule is a beautiful nation. Now, if you give me a moment, Link, I must read this letter."

"Yes, Princess. Take your time. I can step out."

"It's Zelda, Link."

Impa nodded at the Princess, and guided Link out the door, where they both chatted outside.

"So, if you do not mind me asking, do you fancy the Princess, boy?" Impa asked, smirking.

Link blushed slightly. "She's my best friend. I mean, she's great, but I don't love her, that way, but I can see why you'd say that, and um…" Link rambled on.

"Boy. Stop. You're killing me with your babbling."

Zelda opened the door, telling them that they can come in. She looked a bit concerned for whatever reason.

"Zelda, is there something going on?" Link asked, concerned.

"No, Link, I'm fine."

"Princess, I can see it in your eyes. There is something going on. Something very bad." Impa responded.

"It raises great concerns about Hyrule… Something like this… has never happened before. Um… you can read this." Zelda says as she handed Impa the letter.

"Great Goddesses…." The Sheikah murmured.

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Back in the Mario Bros. Residence, as Mario and Luigi were speaking, the news came back on, and the Bros. sat down and watched it. Yoshi waddled over to listen in and be with his owners too.

"Let's see what else the lying jerk has got to say." Mario muttered.

Lakitu looked a little different than he had just a few minutes ago. He looked worried, almost terrified. Something has gone horribly wrong, Luigi thought.

"I have breaking news. I have just received word that The Creators have shut their doors on us. This most likely means that The Creators have given up on their creations. Everyone, from our Kingdom to Eagleland to Corneria has received this information. I repeat, The Creators have abandoned us."