This is a SSBB story! It centers around Captain Falcon, Ike, Link, Marth, and Zelda.
I don't own any of the characters or games presented in this story.
It was a pretty typical brawl between Ike, Marth, Mario, and Peach. It was a stock brawl, so Peach was in a dire position as she teetered near the edge of the platform and Ike came charging towards her.
"Aaahhh!" she shrieked, managing to jump up and out of the way, with Ike barely skidding to a stop in time. Ike immediately shot up, bringing his sword down on her head and effectively knocking her out of the game, as that had been her last life.
On the other end of the platform, Marth was quickly slashing at Mario, who was being forced backwards towards the edge. Mario attempted to blast Marth with fire, but there just wasn't an opening allowed by Marth's attack, and Mario was soon forced off the edge.
Marth slashed Mario as he attempted to jump up and grab the edge, and the red-hatted plumber went off the screen.
Marth didn't even have time to turn around as Ike hit him hard, sending him flying off the screen and using up one of his two remaining lives.
Ike stood there impatiently as Marth came back into the game. As soon as Marth stopped blinking, he came at him again, and ended up getting hit back by Math's dolphin strike. Then a smash ball appeared. Both swordsmen went after it, but Marth was faster.
Ike could have sworn he saw Marth smirk just a little as he prepared to hit him with his final smash. There was a quick flash, and Ike jumped up, and Marth barely had time to realise he had missed as he went sailing off the screen.
Seconds later, all four of the opponents were standing onscreen as the voice anounced "Winner: Ike."
Marth sighed good-naturedly. Mario slapped Ike on the back, and Peach winked.
As they went back among their fellow smashers, Ike got clapped on the back more times than he cared to count. He laughed and went to his room, which he shared with Captain Falcon. Captain Falcon caught him by surprise and gave him a noogie, then ran to the shower, locking the door behind him so Ike would have to wait for his turn. "Selfish!" Ike called with a laugh, shaking his head and sitting on his bed.
Suddenly, there was a knock at Ike's door. "Who's there?" Ike called, getting out a clean outfit. "Marth," came the reply. Ike smirked. "Marth who?"
There were a few moments of silence, and finally Marth said in confusion, "Marth Lowell?" Ike laughed, remembering that Marth was not always so good with his English. It seemed to be that way with several of the smashers. Point was, Marth and Snake, and sometimes even the Mario brothers, didn't always get jokes.
"You can come in, Marth," Ike snickered, and the door opened. Marth was pristine already, apparently not having a showerhog roommate. Marth looked troubled. Ike raised an eyebrow. "Did someone steal your shampoo?"
"No. Master Hand says he's inviting new opponents." Marth said, still somber. Ike looked at him with confusion. "And that's bad because?....."
"He said he was inviting someone from Altea." Marth replied. Ike scratched his head distractedly. "Hey, isn't that where you come from?" Marth looked a little impatient. "Yes!"
"Marth.... Quite being so snippy and spit it out already. Why is it so bad someone from your country is joining?" Ike seemed somewhat annoyed now. Marth sighed. "Altea is... a mess. And I'm currently in a state of disgrace there. I'm an... exile. I'm... concerned it may be someone who is not on my side."
"So... Why'd you come to me, exactly?" Ike said curiously. Marth sighed. "I don't have anyone else who... understands Fire Emblem politics. Normally I would go to Roy, but... You took his place."
"I'm sure Zelda would understand, Marth." Ike was now cleaning his sword. Marth sighed again, but in frustration this time. "I'm sorry to waste your precious time!" And before Ike could get a word in edgewise, Marth had stormed out.
"Nice one, Ike." Ike congratulated himself.
Just then, Captain Falcon came out of the bathroom, perfectly clean and in a new jumpsuit, His pink one. Ike shuddered, and grabbed his clothes. A relaxing shower would be nice... Maybe he'd find Marth later and see if he was still upset.
Some time later, all the smashers were called to the lobby. Master Hand was apparently introducing new smashers to them all.
He stood up on a stage, with the new recruits hidden behind their respective curtains.
Ike sighed. There probably wouldn't even be any girls...
"Today, I am introducing three new smashers." Master Hand announced, to the usual pre-recorded cheering. He waited for it to die down before continuing. "Our first recruit hails from Mario's world... Meet Princess Daisy!" The orange curtain flew up, revealing someone who looked somewhat similiar to Peach, but with brown hair and orange clothes.
Peach screamed excitedly, running up to hug Daisy. Master Hand cleared his throat. "Next up, we have a native of Hyrule: Toon Zelda!"
The small form of Toon Zelda appeared behind the pink curtain, and Peach and Daisy squealed something along the lines of 'She's so cute!!!' The poor little girl was dragged off by the pair.
Ike wondered who was behind the dark purple curtain. It must be the person from Altea.
"And our last recruit is a magic-user from Altea... Garnef!" As the curtain lifted and the ugly face of Garnef was revealed, Ike heard Marth gasp. He looked over to see Marth staring in horror at Garnef.
Ike had a feeling Marth had a past with Garnef...
This will be continued once I get at least one review! (Please?)