A/N: You ready for a Smashing story? Let's begin!
I find my seat and get comfortable. Hopefully no one notices me, especially not Princess Zelda. I just want to enjoy myself with this fight. Mario the Italian Plumber vs Kirby the Hero of Dreamland. This has been a hyped up since the 64 days. But that fight would be interrupted by Master Hand. As more people started to fill the arena the announcer started to release his booming voice upon the civilians.
"Welcome, Ladies and Gentlemen! The day has finally arrived! We will finally see who out of these Originals is supreme! Who will take the victory today? Will it be Mario, the Hero of the Mushroom Kingdom?"
The audience roared in response as Mario's trophy landed in the arena and he started to take a live form.
Mario, of The Mushroom Kingdom.
Land of Origin: Mushroom Kingdom
Team: Team Mushroom Kingdom
Status: Original 12
Alignment: Hero
Job: Multitalented
Character Status: Nintendo
Special Relationships: Luigi (TMK: Brother), Princess Peach (TMK: Lover and Savior), Bowser (TMK: Arch-Enemy), Bowser Jr. and the Koopa Kids (TMK: Arch-Enemies) DK (TDK: Rival turned Friend), Diddy Kong (TDK: Friend), The remaining members of the original 12 (TPkmn, TEB, TF0, TLoZ, TMet, TDL: Self-Explanatory).
Fun Fact: Despite his figure and diet, Mario exercises frequently to keep up his acrobatics.
"Or will it be Kirby, the Hero of Dreamland?"
The audience roared once again in response as Kirby's trophy landed in the arena and he took a live form.
Kirby, of Dreamland.
Land of Origin: Pop Star
Team: Team Dreamland
Status: Original 12
Alignment: Hero
Job: Unemployed
Character Status: Nintendo, Hal Labs.
Special Relationships: The original 12 (TPkmn, TEB, TF0, TMK, TLoZ, TMet, TDK), King Dedede (TDL: Former Enemy turned Close Ally), Meta Knight (TDL: Rival and close Ally)
Fun Fact: He likes to eat. A lot.
I'm going temporarily deaf from the supposed enthusiasm of the crowd. For good reason though, these two were arguably the most popular of the original 12. The announcer continues to hype the crowd up.
"And we have some lovely guests with us today! First is the beautiful, Princess Peach Toadstool!"
Princess Peach Toadstool
Land of Origin: The Mushroom Kingdom
Team: Team Mushroom Kingdom
Status: Melee Veteran
Alignment: Hero
Job: Princess of the Mushroom Kingdom (Duh.)
Character Status: Nintendo
Special Relationships: Mario Bros. (TMK: Saviors), Bowser (TMK: Enemy), Bowser Jr. and the Koopa Kids (TMK: Enemy), Princess Zelda (TLoZ: Close Friend)
Fun Fact: Won the 2008 Healthiest Butt contest hosted by numerous people around this universe, besting even Samus the number 1 pick to win.
"And standing alongside her is the just as beautiful, wise and wonderful Princess Zelda!"
Princess Zelda, of Hyrule
Land of Origin: Hyrule
Team: Team Legend of Zelda
Status: Melee Veteran
Alignment: Hero
Job: Princess of Hyrule (Duh.)
Character Status: Nintendo
Special Relationships: Link (TLoZ: Triforce, and Friend), Ganondorf (TLoZ: Triforce, and Arch-Enemy), Skully (TLoZ: Former Lover and Employee), Impa (TLoZ: Primary Bodyguard) Princess Peach (TMK: Close Friend), Mario Bros. (TMK: Occasional Bodyguards)
Fun Fact: Zelda is actually an avid Tennis player. She often invites Link and Skully to play (and get utterly demolished by her.).
I thought he was finished with the introductions but much to my dismay, he noticed me too.
"And while not royalty, still loved by the people! The Imp Detective, Skully!"
Ugh, I hate you Announcer Dude.
Koga Skull Kid "Skully"
Land of Origin: Kakariko Village
Team: Team Legend of Zelda
Status: Melee Veteran
Alignment: Hero
Job: Freelance Detective for The Tribal Detective Agency
Character Status: OC (Original Character)
Special Relationships: Tula (TLoZ: Younger Twin Sister), Link (TLoZ: Sworn Brother), Zelda( TLoZ: Former Lover, and Boss) Ganondorf (TLoZ: ?), Kindu (TLoZ: Former Superior), Tatl (TLoZ: Fairy Companion), Prince (TLoZ: Tribe Brother), Balla (TLoZ: Best Friend), Ayumi Tachibana (Team Detective Club: Former Partner) Comic (TMK: Reluctant Rival) Impa (TLoZ: Former Co-Worker, and Friend)
Fun Fact: Tatl is actually the next incarnation of Tatl. The last Tatl was the last Skully's partner as well so tradition still stands. Also, Skully loves Jazz. His favorite tune is Freezing Fire by The Weather Report (An actual song look it up.).
I reluctantly stand and make I presence felt. The audience cheers for me albeit not without as much energy. I guess they were all tired. Zelda noticed and shot me a genuine smile. I bow in response before taking my seat.
"Now with the introductions complete, let's get this fight started! Mario vs Kirby! Let the match begin!"
The match was fast paced from word go. The two Originals fought viciously and with a lot of conviction. While these two are fighting allow me to formally introduce the folks that the Announcer mentioned in order. The first is Mario. Even though he has an Italian accent he as well as his brother are from the Mushroom Kingdom and represents the respective team. He's been around since all of our worlds merged in a sense that people knew who he was. I mean it's not hard, I don't know a single person who doesn't recognize him. I mean he has had more roles than this combined world existed! Not too long ago it was revealed that him and Princess Toadstool were dating. Now, that's news. Since our collective worlds combined he no longer needs a Fire Flower to control fire, and he keeps his Super Cape and F.L.U.D.D. close. Next is Kirby who hails from Pop Star. Another Original, he reps Team Dreamland alongside Dedede and Meta Knight his Ally, and Rival respectively. He has the ability to inhale anything and if needed he can copy the abilities of those he inhales. Definitely stretches his combat ability. Since devouring a Rocky whole he has the ability to turn into a stone without having to inhale another Rocky meaning all other Rockies must be breathing a sigh of relief. He also has a Hammer and Sir Kibble's Blade on a hilt. And he wields all of them with deadly efficiency. Next is Princess Toadstool. Do I have to explain her origins? She was involved with this world since the Melee era like Zelda and myself, or our previous incarnations. Despite appearing to be ditzy, she is smarter than people think. She has the ability to float and can wield a Parasol. She can also pull up Turnips, Beam Swords, and even Bob-ombs from out of any ground like surface. Since all of us got introduced to this world her and Zelda became instant friends. Speaking of Zelda she's next. We've been around since the Melee era. But it was a different incarnation of us. From the Era of the Hero of Time. We took their place when their spirits were laid to rest. So we now reside in their place and our Hyrule replaced theirs as well. A powerful Mage in her own right, Zelda can also turn into Sheik despite not doing so in our world before Master and Crazy Hand merged all the worlds together. I used to work under her as her Court Detective. We also dated for a while, but she broke it off saying that running Hyrule had took priority over our relationship. But I pay it no mind. She also knows Link because he saved Hyrule. Finally, me. My name is Koga of the Skull branch in the Imp Tribe. My superiors gave me the call name Kid, but when I grew up they changed it so now it's either Skull Kid or Skully. While I represent team Legend of Zelda and Hyrule as a whole I'm from Kakariko as my tribe resides there. I'm a Detective, and my office is in the Southside Castle Town. When my ancestor helped his Link save Hyrule he was summoned to this world. And now I followed suit. Imps worship Din, the Goddess of Power and in return she gave us super strength, stamina, reflexes, and the ability to control fire. Except me. While I have the strength, stamina, and reflexes of an Imp I have dominion over electricity. I'll explain more about the others including myself at certain points so stay tuned for those. At any rate, the match was drawing to a close. Kirby returned to his trophy form. As a sign of respect, Mario untrophisized him. When Kirby came back to life, he smiled and the audience roared once again. They became even louder when the two pair shook hands and waved to the crowd. Kirby was a humble guy but Mario, had always been an attention whore despite meaning well.
"How about a round of applause for our combatants!"
The audience applauded until their hands were ready to fall off. I stand so I can head out, but I noticed that the arena became darker. I turn around and I notice a few things. One, the Halberd was in the sky! Two, it dropped a purple substance on the arena. Soon enough, they formed into these odd looking humanoid creatures.
"Tatl! What are those?"
Tatl came from the inside of my coat and started surveying her surroundings.
"Those are Shadow Bugs. They can do a multitude of things, including forming Primids which are what you are looking at. They can also possess things but only in a trophisized state."
"Everyone evacuate the stadium! Now!"
Luckily the civilians didn't just stand and they listened to my orders. After the civilians left, I ran and jumped landing on the stadium itself. Mario and Kirby both look at me in shock.
"Detective!"
"Skully!"
"Allow me to lend a hand in dealing with these creatures. It's the least I can do for putting on a nice show."
"Of course!"
"Right!"
Soon enough the Princesses also landed on the stadium.
"We'll help too!"
"Peach is right. We're not going to just stand around."
"Well get ready. Here they come."
I can feel Zelda's stare on me. Can you focus for a second before you start gazing at me?
Zelda+Peach+Mario+Kirby+Skully = The Royal, The Brave, and The Reluctant.
The Primids start attacking the group. But the creatures are pretty frail going down in a single swing. Everyone is holding their own, Mario is blasting others away with his fire, Kirby was inhaling a crap ton of Primids and then spitting them out as stars hurting the army. Peach was practicing her Drive with a Drive that she summoned from out of nowhere. I gotta say she has one hell of a golf swing. Zelda was throwing Din's Fires as if it was going out of style, scorching the stadium area around us. I continue to plow through the Primids with a single blow, and a Giant Primid spawned in. He knocked the other Primids out of the way. It attempted to knock me down but I dodged the attack effortlessly but before I can retaliate, Mario destroyed the Primid.
"Hmph. Show off."
Mario simply shrugged it off. I roll my eyes. You see what I mean though? Always vying for attention. Even Kirby looked annoyed from the action he pulled. Anyway, a being dressed in green robes flew in.
"Tatl. Who is that?"
"Uhmm. I don't know!"
The Ancient Minister
Land of Origin: Unknown
Team: Unknown
Status: Unknown
Alignment: Villain
Job: Unknown
Character Status: Nintendo
Special Relationships: None
Fun Fact: Ooh Mystery.
This being was completely silent. Much like the last incarnation of myself, he dropped a giant silver sphere with a bunch of red markings. Along with a couple of R.O.B. Sentries? The two placed their hands (or claws or whatever.) inside the openings to cause the sphere to split in two. A sphere of dark matter floats in the center, and a timer of three minutes slowly depletes. The being then flew away.
"You don't have to be a detective to know that when that timer completely depletes we won't be expecting anything pleasant."
"I'll handle it!"
"Plumber, don't push your luck. You don't know anything about that thing or how to harm or destroy it."
"Well we can't do nothing Detective! If you won't stop it then I will!"
I groan in response.
"Will you stop acting like a damn Hero for 5 seconds and use your head? Don't act so rash! You're not invincible."
That did nothing as he like an idiot ran headfirst straight for the unknown object. In the smoke however, a cannon ball was shot and hit Mario dead in the jaw sending him flying far away from the stadium.
"Eh, serves him right."
"Skully!"
"Detective Kid!"
I turn around to see Zelda and Princess Toadstool both locked in cages! Holding them in place was none other than Petey Piranha! He violently clashed the cages together and screamed at Kirby and I. As if it couldn't get worse the fat glutton Wario jumped from what I assume was the Halberd with a strange looking gun in tow.
Wario, the Greedy Glutton
Land of Origin: Diamond City
Team: Team Wario Ware
Status: Brawl Veteran
Alignment: Anti-Hero, Villain
Job: Gluttonous Fatty
Character Status: Nintendo
Special Relationships: Mario Bros. (TMK:Cousins), Waluigi (TMK:Brother, Partner in Crime), Skully (TLoZ: Authority, Arrested Wario for attempting to steal from the Hyrule Treasury)
Fun Fact: He's Fucking Gross! Disgusting Bastard!
Wario cocked his head back and snorted his signature laugh on seeing me. A couple of months ago I threw Wario in the slammer after he attempted to steal from the Treasury. I caught him because literally no one else smells like Garlic. He should try taking a shower, maybe he wouldn't be noticed by smell the fat bastard. He also took over Princess Toadstool's Castle when Mario saved Daisy from Tatanga. So needless to say Wario has a tendency to hold on to grudges, including those with authority (i.e. me.).
"Well, well, well! If it isn't Detective Kid! I finally have the chance for vengeance after what you did to me!"
"You tried to steal 50,000 rupees from the Hyrule Treasury. I was just doing my job. Besides, how in the name of Din can anyone steal anything when they reek horribly of Garlic?"
"Whatever! I am now armed with this bad boy. You're through Detective! Vengeance is mine!"
"Kirby, you can deal with Petey right?"
"Mmmhmm. Can I have your Copy Ability, to be safe?"
I quickly think of that. While it would be funny to see Kirby with slicked back hair and thick black eyebrows, I despise being swallowed by Kirby, the space inside his stomach feels Twilight Palace levels of creepy.
"Not right now Kirby. I have to deal with Greedy here."
"Aww, you're no fun. I'll deal with Petey regardless though. Finish Wario off fast so you can help me."
"Will do. Now go!"
Kirby dashes towards Petey, while I focus on Wario and the estranged weapon in his hand.
"Tatl, can give me information on that weapon?"
"The only thing I can pick up is that it holds enough power to trophisize you. So don't get hit by the blast!"
"Eh. Fair enough."
"Hey! Don't divert your attention! Your beef with me isn't over yet!"
"Ugh. Try not to blink, Wario."
I blindlessly dashed towards Wario practically vanishing in front of his eyes. When I reappeared I knock the gun out of Wario's hands and knock him down to the floor hard. Before going after him I shoot lightning at the firearm to destroy it. I walk up to Wario, and pick him up effortlessly by the hair despite his overbearing weight. His struggling efforts were in vain as he failed to escape.
"Looks like a cell won't be enough to keep you. But if I made you a trophy…."
"I thought Imps were supposed to fight with honorifics or some shit!?"
"That was a mistake. No two Imps fight the same. I don't play by the rules, in combat rules only get you killed, or trophisized. No one will miss you if you become a trophy."
I say before viciously socking Wario in the jaw the final blow sending him far away. But before I can finish him off he was teleported out by an unknown force.
"Damn, he got away."
"Detective!"
"Sorry, Kirby. Be right there!"
I dash towards Kirby and a tired Petey.
"You did some work on him I see. I can finish him off."
I crack my knuckles and dash towards Petey. He tries to slam me with a cage holding one of the princesses but I dodge easily. I jump at him and land a devastating blow on his head. For extra strength I added lightning to the punch. The punch was enough to kill him, or knock him out. Kirby and I get the Princesses out of their cages. Tatl then reappeared.
"Skully, we have 30 seconds before the timer depletes!"
"We have to get out of here. Now!"
I grab Zelda's hand and book it. Kirby does the same for Princess Toadstool. I then teleport myself and Zelda out of the stadium. I let go of Zelda's hand, when I see a faint glow in the distance.
"Ahh, that Pink genius. He got away too."
"With Peach in tow. I commend Kirby for his quick thinking."
"Yeah, Kirby is smarter than people give him credit for."
"Your exit was also pretty clever Skully. As expected by Hyrule's best detective."
"Zelda, I'm Hyrule's only detective."
"Which only proves my claim."
"If you say so, Zelda. Oh look, it's an Owl."
The Owl flew around us before landing. The Owl then transformed into Kindu, my former superior from when I worked for the court.
Kindu, of the Sheikah
Land of Origin: Kakariko Village
Team: Team Legend of Zelda
Status: Brawl Veteran
Alignment: Hero
Job: Hyrule Court Advisor
Character Status: OC
Special Relationships: Princess Zelda (TLoZ: Boss), Link (TLoZ: Ally during Twilight Princess campaign), Skully (TLoZ: Former subordinate), Impa (TLoZ: Superior)
Fun Fact: Kindu is a Tribal from the Sheikah. Most tribes with the exception of the Zora, the Goron, and the Gerudo reside in Kakariko Village. The Imps and Sheikah share a peaceful relationship but during the Hero of Time Era they were bitter enemies. But they have long since passed that bloodstained history.
"I'm glad to see you are both unharmed! I was on a casual stroll when I saw the Stadium you were both in get enshrouded in the black matter. I flew as soon as I was able! Impa is worried sick about the both of you!"
"I appreciate the concern, Kindu. If it weren't for Skully I would've most likely been taken."
"Thank you, Detective Kid. I'm glad you went to the event in that case."
"Yea, but now we have problems. First off, how did Wario escape from prison?"
"We need better guardsmen Detective. It didn't take a lot of effort for him to sneak a key and escape."
"Plus Mario got sacked by a cannonball and I have no idea where he is. Luckily Kirby saved Princess Toadstool, and escaped."
"Thanks again for your work Detective. Even when off the clock you still find your way to do these things. I'll take the Princess back to the Castle."
"Kindu, I don't think that's a good idea. You should hide her in Kakariko with Renado and the tribesmen."
"But I don't want to hide! I can fight too!"
"That may be true Princess, but the Castle Town would be devastated if anything were to happen to you."
"Tatl and I will have to look into the matter. More than one world is involved in all this. Petey Piranha and Wario both appeared to be working for the same team here. And that weirdo in the green robes. He seemed to be commanding those R.O.B. sentries."
"Skully! Let me help you both! You know I'm not useless!"
"I know, but I agree with Kindu. The people should take priority over my actions. Whether or not you stay with the Chief or the Sheikah is your call, but we have work to do."
"Come Princess. I will have Impa take you to the Sheikah at once. Best of luck Detective."
"...Fine. Be careful Skully!"
"No promises."
"Don't worry Princess, I'll keep him safe."
"As you normally do Tatl. I'll have a Sheikah come when I arrive at Kakariko. Best of luck Skully."
"Thanks for saving Her Highness, Detective."
I nod in acceptance. The two started heading for Kakariko, as I turn and head the opposite way.
"Say, Skully."
"Yea Tatl?"
"You have any idea as to who could be starting this mess?"
"I mean I have a guess, but it isn't based off of anything. That stranger in the green robes seemed like he was calling the shots. But what matters is that if we need to stop more of those bombs from going off. But that seems pretty obvious."
"Duh, Skully. Where should we go from here?"
"I don't know about you but I'm heading for Ordon. Link has to know about the potential threat. Besides we haven't seen the kids in a while anyway. I was planning on going after the fight anyway to visit."
"Well, let's go then."
I'm lucky the Midair Stadium is in Hyrule so Faron Woods isn't too far off. We walk casually until we reach Faron Woods, and Coro said hello.
"Hey, Man."
"Sup, Coro."
"Here to visit Link Man?"
"Yea man. Still overpricing Lantern Oil?"
Coro gave me an unamused stare.
"Funny Man. Real funny."
"Later Coro."
We leave Coro to the animals living his hair. We reach the Faron Spring. But before we can head for Ordona a familiar voice rings in our head.
"Skull Kid of the Imp Tribe. I request your presence."
I turn and the Majestic Squirrel himself, Faron appeared. Faron guards the Forest from any intruders from the darkness.
"Wassup Faron?"
"It's clear that you know this but this combined world is about face a darkness which this world has never seen. I do not know how much help I as well as my siblings can be at this point."
"Why do you say that?"
"I fear that our world will cease to exist shortly. That hand is starting to materialize as we speak, in tandem to our reality slowly starting to drift away. Best of luck, Skull Kid."
As Faron projected the world just disappeared leaving just a white void to fill the space. Tatl flew out of my coat to and started flying around me. Master Hand then appeared out of nowhere.
"Master Hand! What's the meaning of this!?"
"Skully. This world is in grave danger and I need your help."
"Why us? What did you do with our Hyrule?"
"I have placed it back in its original place in space time. The reason I do this is because, I have found a Link and a Zelda who is more powerful than the pair you know."
"So why are we still here?"
"The other incarnations of you are all dead. You are the only living Koga Kid in all other timelines. Also out of all of them you are the most powerful. You've seen a glimpse of this conflict at the Midair Stadium. What with Wario escaping prison, the Ancient Minister, and the Shadow Bugs. That was only a taste of what's to come."
"So what do you want me to do?"
"I need you to find the source of the problem, and be rid of it."
He stated as his Hand formed and pointed at me.
"And you expect us to do this alone?"
"No, I will shortly summon people whom you can easily work with. But you two shouldn't sandbag yourselves. I know what you are capable of. But nevermind that. Allow me to send in your help. First off."
He snapped his fingers and the first person to come up was.
"Onee-chan!"
"Tula-chan!"
Tara Skull Tula
Land of Origin: Kakariko Village
Team: Team Legend of Zelda
Status: Brawl Veteran
Alignment: Hero
Job: Detective at Tribal Detective Agency & Mercenary
Character Status: OC
Special Relationships: Skully (TLoZ: Older twin brother), Tael (TLoZ: Fairy Companion) Balla (TLoZ: Close Friend, and Partner), Harte (TLoZ: Sworn Brother, and Best Friend), Aurelia (TLoZ:Tribe Sister), Princess Zelda (TLoZ: Hates her guts), Kindu (TLoZ: Former Subordinate)
Fun Fact: Tula is a fantastic Pianist. But that's the one thing she is shy about.
Tula is my younger twin sibling. We were 4 minutes apart on our birthday. Even though we're twins we look nothing alike. You can thank our Tribal background for that. So now, Tula looks like a less buff Gerudo woman. Her hair is red, and her eyes are yellow like a Gerudo from the Hero of Time era. But she is an Imp tried and true. The instant I saw Tula I had a general idea on who'll be helping Tatl and I. And after seeing who Master Hand summoned next I could safely say that I was correct.
Balla Skull Siege
Land of Origin: Gerudo Desert
Team: Team Legend of Zelda
Status: Brawl Veteran
Alignment: Hero
Job: Detective at Tribal Detective Agency & Mercenary
Character Status: OC
Special Relationships: Skully (TLoZ: Best Friend), Harte (TLoZ: Husband), Tula (TLoZ: Close Friend, and Partner), Dawn (TLoZ: Tribe Sister), Princess Zelda (TLoZ: Also hates her guts), Link (TLoZ: Sworn Brother)
Fun Fact: Balla was originally supposed to be a Soul OC but I decided to shift her and make her a Smash OC.
"Yo, Skully. Where are we?"
"In a void. There's a growing problem that Master Hand wants us to get to the bottom of."
"Wait, but there's more. I summon you Skull Harte!"
Huey Skull Harte
Land of Origin: Kakariko Village
Team: Team Legend of Zelda
Status: Brawl Veteran
Alignment: Hero
Job: Advisor for Tribal Detective Agency
Character Status: OC
Special Relationships: Balla (TLoZ: Wife.), Skully (TLoZ: Childhood Friend.), Ingrid (TLoZ: Fairy Companion.), Tula (TLoZ: Sworn Sister, and Best Friend),
Fun Fact: Harte in exchange for getting his powers from birth, is completely blind.
"I sense….. Nothing. Koga-san where are we?"
"A void in a space of nothin'."
Tula and I simultaneously responded.
"But we still have two left."
"Eh?"
"Behold!"
Impa of the Sheikah
Land of Origin: Kakariko Village
Team: Team Legend of Zelda
Status: Melee Veteran
Alignment: Hero
Job: Former Bodyguard of Princess Zelda
Character Status: Nintendo
Special Relationships: Skully (TLoZ: Friend and former Co-Worker.), Tula (TLoZ: Friendly Rival.) Princess Zelda (TLoZ: Longtime Friend, and Boss.)
Fun Fact: This incarnation of Impa is not from OoT. She's actually from the Warriors timeline. This incarnation has my favorite design of them all personally.
And
Sheik of the…... Sheikah
Land of Origin: None
Team: Team Legend of Zelda
Status: Melee Veteran
Alignment: Hero
Job: Assassin and Messenger for the Sheikah
Character Status: Nintendo
Special Relationships: Zelda (TLoZ: Other Half.)
Fun Fact: Literally no one has ever seen her entire face, which led to some rumors that she has shark teeth but I can assure you, Sheik has regular teeth.
"Is that all?"
"Yes that is all. Best of luck you all. Please get to the bottom of this."
"We will."
"Wonderful! I will send you all on your way now."
And with a snap of his fingers we were near the new Hyrule Castle. Alright, now to tell you about everyone here. First off since I already told you a little about Tula-chan so I'll go into more detail. Tula like I previously said is my twin and despite this fact we look nothing alike. That's because when we were born the Imp genes should overwrite your regular genes including cosmetic. When you become an Imp even your appearance is changed and she was no exception. Her Brown hair became Red and her matching eyes became Yellow. Where my hair became Black and my eyes became Brown. We also became darker as well. Being twins, our bond is really deep but even we bicker. Often over stupid and trivial things. We once had a fistfight over a stray cat. Now the cat stays with her. As I said when I fought Wario no two Imps fight the same. That's because the two Branches in the tribe approach combat differently. Skulls (I.E. Us.) normally fight with weapons. The Eye Branch, fight Unarmed. So, Tula fights with a Lai Katana, which she calls The Nile and she is ferocious with it. She also keeps a Dagger hidden in her coat, but she only uses when under extreme emotional stress. It never ends pretty for anyone when she pulls it out believe me, I was on the receiving on that Dagger once. And while the physical wounds have healed the mental ones still ache. Next up is Balla. Balla (Pronounced as if the l's were a y.) ironically doesn't look like a Gerudo ,but she was. We met when I had to go to Gerudo Town for a case (Which was really uncomfortable, nearly every Gerudo woman flirted with me.), I met Balla who the other tribes refer to as "The Siren Goddess of War.". She is a master strategist, and well versed in the art of war. But her and I clicked because she knew the tribe rules but regularly challenged them. The Gerudo chief was fed up and kicked her out of the tribe, and they all got mad at me when I suggested that she got to the Imps and ask to become a member of that tribe. What I didn't expect was her to actually do it. She went and became an Imp after performing the initiation ritual for people who weren't born into the tribe. She lost her red hair, as it became a sand/cream esque color. Her yellow irises became a light grey, and she became even more toned. She also ditched her Gerudo garb for an oriental dress, heels, and a Hero Band. She also Has Bandages around her wrists and arms. Finally like all Imps she has a back tattoo of Wings. She also has War Paint on her face leaving a Scarlet Red, and Deep Blue marks. Her preferred method of fighting is with a Giant Sword she calls Geno which is short for Genocide, and it's a beautiful blade with intricate wing designs on both sides, and teeth near the hilt. The hilt itself has a pointed edge which complicates her hybrid style of multiple stances and deceptive speed. When she isn't on cases, her and Tula are Mercenaries. Regardless, I'm convinced that the two of us can take the entire country by our lonesome, and most of the Branch is also convinced. Now is the time talk about Harte. Harte is a mixed Imp, his mother was an Eye Imp, and his father was a Skull. So, neither Branch wanted to take him in, as well as the fact that he was born blind. But in exchange for his sight he was granted his powers from birth. All Imps have elemental powers, depending on the branch but it doesn't activate until we're 13. I got electricity, Tula got Sand, Balla gained the powers of Ice, and Harte became Telepathic. But for Harte there's a tradeoff. In exchange for not being able to see he also can let his tribal side loose. He basically becomes a demon furthering his combat abilities. However he loses all sense of morality. A side effect that unfortunately passed on to Balla when they were wed. But she ironically has better a control of it than Harte does. Her morals are severely weakened but they're still there. Harte wears a fur coat which covers a changbao, He wears Jeans (Like myself.), and he wears bandages around his eyes and hands which have clouds on them. Also thanks to his powers he has gained a spiritual sense of sight, so even though he can't see he can see. Confusing I know. Harte fights with a very acrobatic style of short sword and shield. Now for Impa, we met when I became a member of Hyrule's court as Head Detective. Impa was Zelda's bodyguard from the day she arrived in our timeline. She was friends with her Skully who used a very unique form of swordplay. He called it "The Art of the Sword Graveyard.". He had a special Scabbard which held 15 swords and before every battle he would find a choke point, and plant every sword in the area. He would then stay and combat any enemy who stepped in the area. He had the ability of Coup d'œil which practically made everywhere a battlefield. I envy that incarnation of me because of that ability. Before Master Hand separated our world from the others she served our Zelda with a level of dedication and ferocity that the guards are horrified of her. But then the guards were horrified of me when I worked there. Finally, we have reached Sheik. And thankfully there isn't much to say. Sheik was one half of Zelda's collective person, but Master Hand separated the two therefore making Sheik her own person. Seeing as she had nowhere to go the Sheikahs gave her a home and a new job. Being an Assassin and Messenger for them. So she became the de facto ambassador for the Sheikah tribe. In her spare time she helps around Hyrule Castle with Impa. And we haven't even gotten into Aurelia and the others geez. In time I guess *sigh*. Anyway, we head for Hyrule Castle Town, and entering we see the place thriving as usual. We eventually stop around the center.
"So what should we do first?"
"We should probably go find the Princess and tell her about all the shit that's going down."
"Yay. I get to see how another Zelda expresses her bitchy, demeaning attitude toward the masses."
"Tula-chan can you put your personal hatred of Zelda aside until we leave? Last thing we need is you having an outburst of anger."
"Fine. Let's just find her fast so we can get to the actual well being of the collective world."
"If I may interject, we shouldn't talking about this in public where people can hear us. Maybe we can converse about the matter in a back alleyway?"
"Harte is right. People are staring."
"C'mon let's go find somewhere."
After finding a place where no one is around we start talking again.
"So how are we going to do this? If I assume correctly the Castle itself is heavily guarded, and I would not like to start off our time here being branded as a group of outlaws."
"How about we split into two groups? One group will talk to Her Majesty, while the others wait in Castle Town and make sure that nothing disastrous happens."
"I can get behind that. Onee-chan, since you can teleport you'll be with the group that goes to see Princess Fuck-all."
"That can work. Harte, can you tell me where her room is?"
"Of course, all you need to do is ask."
"Then you're with me.'
"I volunteer to go with you Koga. She'll be less suspicious of us if I were to go with you two."
"Fair enough Impa you'll come too. Tula, Balla, and Sheik hang around Castle Town, and make sure nothing happens. If people get suspicious find another place to loiter."
"You got it."
"Sure thing."
"Not a problem."
"Huey?"
"The top floor, last room on the left."
"Alright we're off, Impa, Huey grab on."
The two did grab on and I teleported us to the exact location Harte told us about. We've being doing this for years whenever we decided to be mischievous. The three of us quickly survey the room.
"Not as feminine as I initially thought."
"Agreed, I expected a bit more….. Purple. Or Pink."
"Oh hush you two. Your Zelda's room was White."
"That is not surprising in the slightest."
"Yeah, when I first saw it I was shocked it wasn't Black. Anyway, we're here first so we might as well wait."
I nonchalantly say as I took a seat.
"Koga! You're sitting in Her Majesty's seat."
"Yes, Impa. It's not like I'm committing a crime."
"But still, you must respect her space!"
"Oh, I don't mi-. Skully!"
We turn to see this world's Zelda in tears. Impa nudges my shoulder and I instinctively stand. Zelda wore a just as complex dress, with intricate Hylian designs. Her ears had Triforce Earrings pierced on. What threw me and Harte off was the fact she was Blonde! Impa's Zelda was Blonde so she wasn't affected. Zelda slowly walked but eventually ran up to me and practically threw herself at me, still in tears.
"Oh my Goddess! I thought I would never see you again! I must be dreaming."
"Zelda, you must know-"
"I know. I know. You're not my Skully. But still it is nice to see a Skully again."
"Well I wish my first meeting and your reuniting of us could be on a happier note. We have come from the Twilight Princess Era to warn you."
Zelda let's go of me and wipes the tears from her eyes.
"Your Majesty."
"Impa? It is nice to see you as well. What's the warning for?"
"An unknown threat has started to loom over the combined world."
"Combined?"
"Yes. Your Hyrule has combined with a plethora of other worlds into one superworld."
"I'll takeover from here."
Harte's Fairy Companion Ingrid said as she exited his coat.
" An Ancient Minister is flying around with R.O.B. Sentries blowing landmarks up with an unknown Bomb. Recently they blew up the Midair Stadium. We have no idea what their motives are but Petey Pirahna, and Wario seem to be working for him. The person who combined our worlds asked us and some friends to deal with the matter."
"There are more of you? Where are they?"
"Castle Town Center, waiting for us to relay you the message. And now that we have, we will make our exit."
We start to head for the door but Zelda stops us.
"Wait. I thank you all for the warning, but I wish to meet the rest of your group. Now if applicable."
I go to respectfully decline the offer, but Impa being the semi-suck up blurts with more honor than is necessary.
"Of course! We will get them right now! Come Huey!"
"I guess we're getting them. You do know that this goes against our plans right?"
"Oh hush Huey. This won't take too long. Come Koga!"
"No Impa. I wish to speak to Skully about his world."
Of course you do. I couldn't get a chance to discuss it with the others, Impa already dragged Harte out of the room. I sigh in defeat as I take a seat. Zelda turned around closed her door and locked it. Not a good sign, last time a Zelda locked me in the room with her we ended up exploring her….. Kinks. Luckily, this Zelda's intentions were true to her word.
"I still can't believe that this is happening. A Skully, alive and well!"
"Is your Skully truly dead?"
Zelda nodded.
"He perished at the final battle for Hyrule. He helped Link destroy Ganon, sacrificing his body to hold Ganon down while Link shot him with the Silver Arrows. That was five years ago. He would've been 20 if he were still alive."
"Wow. Granted he would still be younger than me, but still. I was thrust in my Hyrule's mess two years ago when Link and I were 19."
"So you are 21 now? Incredible. Say, since we're from two completely separate timelines as the Twilight Princess Era is in the Child Timeline are there any differences between your world and this one?"
Zelda asked with a level of childish curiosity.
"Well for starters, I have a sister."
That caught Zelda's attention.
"What!? Our Skully didn't have a sibling! What's her name? How old is she? Is she an Imp like you?"
I chuckle at Zelda's bewilderment.
"Her name is Tara. We're the same age because we're twins. Which means that she is also an Imp, her call name is Tula."
"Who's older?"
"I am. Also, our Ganondorf is dead."
"Really? Is that really true?"
"Mmhmm. You see, the Ganondorf from the Split is the same Ganondorf from our time, he just got old. Didn't really age much in terms of physical appearance though. But yes, he is really dead."
"Is the Impa with you from the same Hyrule?"
"No. Impa's from the Warriors era. Easily the most powerful of all the Impa's in history. The reason why you and your Hyrule was called is because it has been proven that you are the most powerful Zelda in history."
"Is that why you are here as well?"
"Yes and any other Skully's dead. Your Skully's no longer alive, Skully from the Split is no longer alive. I am the only living Skully, and apparently I'm the oldest of them all too. Every other Skully never made it past 20."
"What's your Zelda like?"
"All I'll say is that I've only known you for no more than an hour and I already like you more than my Zelda."
Zelda was shocked to hear that.
"Was she really that bad?"
"She has made many mistakes in the time I've known her. I'm a forgiving person, but with her it is pretty difficult to do so."
"What was she to you?"
"Eh, we used to date."
"Oh my."
"Oh yes, and we were close too. But she started becoming distant, and one day she straight up told me that ruling Hyrule was more important than our relationship and she broke it off. But it was how she said it was what really hurt my feelings. She was called the Ice Princess, due to how cold she was when it came to politics. What was your Skully to you?"
Zelda took a minute to absorb what I had just said. She looked sad and disappointed, and what she said really threw me off.
"Wow. Your Zelda was such a bitch!"
I couldn't contain my laughter after that. Shortly after I started laughing she joined in with me. But all would make sense after I heard her response to my question. After we both caught our breaths she responded.
"Skully and I were best friends. He was one of few people who kept me sane when ruling Hyrule drives me towards madness. He was also my advisor."
"Advisor?"
"Don't get me wrong, it took a lot of begging. Thankfully he proved to be a fantastic Advisor ever since Kindu left."
"Kindu left?"
"Yes he did. He couldn't stand working with an Imp, you know how racist he was towards everyone. He quit and went back to the Sheikahs."
"I'm not surprised. But in my Hyrule, put up with me and in doing so he stopped being racist unless he was telling a joke."
"Outstanding!"
"It really is those two would get along like they haven't tried to kill each other multiple times."
Tula responded as the others entered the room.
"Zelda, the redhead is Tula my twin. The woman in the purple dress is Balla, my best friend, and the one who hides her face is-"
"Sheik. I had a Sheik as well, but she decided to let our personalities merge. So her morals combined with mine."
Tula had a look of content on her face. I assume that her first impression of this Zelda is a lot more pleasant than what she initially thought. And she made her thoughts clear.
"Huh, you're not a bitch like our Zelda. I appreciate that."
"Yes, Skully told me about your Zelda and her heartlessness. Is it weird to say that I wouldn't get along with myself? Because from what Skully told me she is scum of the earth."
"Yea she kinda is. The bitch."
The moment was then interrupted by a violent shaking.
"What was that?"
"I don't know! Guards!"
Two guards ran in on command.
"Yes Your Majesty?"
"Investigate the noise outside. Now!"
The guards scramble out the room.
"Well it's nice to see that no matter what Hyrule we're in the guards are still incompetent."
The shaking happened again at a more violent rate. Then we see a blue and red eye through her window. A second later the wall breaks and we see a mechanical spider like thing. The eye scans the area and upon seeing me it says.
"SKULL-Y."
"Oh shit."
It sends a claw after me with ferocity. I duck and grab the claw. Planting myself to where I was standing.
"Everyone get outside!"
"What about you?"
"Don't worry about me! Just go!"
"Be careful Skully.'
And everyone left for outside.
"Tatl, what the hell is this?"
"That's a Guardian Stalker. It can shoot a laser from that eye. Be careful I can assume that it doesn't tickle."
"Is this from this era?"
"No surprisingly. It's from the Era of the Wild!"
"What? How does that make sense?"
"Skully we're out! What now?"
"We'll finish this discussion later Tatl. Great job as usual."
"Thanks."
"Alright, let's get to work."
I say before I rip the leg of its body, making it lose balance on the wall. I run at it and kick it off with all my force, causing it to fall with me.
"Skully, what the hell are you doing!?"
"Don't worry about me. I know what I'm doing!"
I say as I land on it, break its eye before ripping off two more of its legs. After I do that I teleport to where everyone is. Shortly after, the Guardian crashes in the floor.
"Ingenious Skully!"
"No, I think it's still alive."
"Not much longer."
Tula said as it made a sand sphere and lifted it up.
"Allow me. Tula, if you would close that sphere."
"Okay, Zelda."
Tula complied and closed it. Zelda made a few motions with her hands and out of nowhere a gigantic soldier materialized. It was roughly twice as tall as me!
"What the hell is that!?"
Zelda chuckled at Balla's shock.
"This is a Phantom. Soldier constructs, that I made up myself out of growing impatience of the guards. Phantom! Destroy that construct inside that sphere of sand!"
The Phantom said but it did dash up to the sphere and in one motioned cut through as if the Guardian was butter. The Phantom disappeared and after Tula released the Guardian we heard an unfamiliar voice.
"Well. Looks we were a little late eh Link?"
We all turn around to see Link and Zelda?
Link, The Champion of the Wild
Land of Origin: Hateno Village
Team: Team Legend of Zelda
Status: Original 12
Alignment: Hero
Job: Royal Bodyguard
Character Status: Nintendo
Special Relationships: BOTW Zelda (TLoZ: Wife), Skully (TLoZ: Sworn Brother), Balla (TLoZ: Sworn Sister), Ganondorf (TLoZ: Arch-Enemy), Tula (TLoZ: #1 Sparring Partner) Impa (TLoZ: Guide and Hand of Wisdom) The original 12 (TPkmn, TEB, TF0, TMK, TLoZ, TMet, TDK)
Fun Fact: Every single Link's one and only Vice is a special liquid. This Link specifically doesn't have a Liquid for he is known for having a metaphorically endless stomach.
"Hello everyone. If you're confused, just know that so are we."
Link + Zelda + Sheik + Impa + Skully + Tula + Balla + Harte = Team Legend of Zelda!
A/N: And that's a wrap for the first chapter of my new story: Smash Bros.: an Ultimate Adventure! I hope you enjoyed reading this, I'm trying to have a different style of writing for every story. What do you guys think? Also, I want OCs. A lot of OCs. Send me some in a review and I Will use them whether they're a hero or villain. Before I go back into the cave, I'd like to tell you a little about one of the characters. Today, we'll be going over Skully. Skully, is as much of a self-insert I'm ever writing. Granted, I'm not a tribal, I'm not a detective, and most importantly I can't control Lightning but his attitude, and his fondness for music and mystery are pretty similar to mine. I also have a sibling too but we're not twins and she is older than me. With I tried to make him an aware smartass who knows more than he lets on. Which goes into why the others are so casual around him. As for his relations with the others, I will go deeper into those as the story itself progresses. Also while not having any of the elements of one, this will be a Harem story, Skully and Tula will have MULTIPLE pairings that will be exposed during the story. Hell one of them for Tula has already revealed herself. But I'll leave it at that for now, R&R you always do and I'll see you all soon. Bye-Bye!