This is based off the long-running Roleplay: SSMB Heroes Academy. A once public, now private collaborative writing initiative connecting multiple media to tell and expansive story.
This is to introduce newbies to the lore and mythos that has evolved over the RP's two years so you can easily catch up or join the latest adventures of the Skylanders in a familiar way.
If you want to be a part of these stories, and get your own Palutena's Guidance with some of your favourite (or original!) characters, feel free to hit me up by joining the Sonic Stadium Message Board and messaging "Failinhearts" with a request to join.
"Lady Palutena!"
Running down the halls of a temple, arriving at the personal room of Skyworld's goddess: Palutena, the angel, and loyal servant to the Goddess of Light, Pit stops to face the door. Panting from a long run, Pit composes himself and politely knocks.
After a couple of seconds, the brown haired-angel is face to face with the divine entity.
"Thank goodness..." Pit sighs.
"Oh, Pit. What is it?" She asks.
"I was just... worried. You haven't been active, or answering my telepathy calls, Lady Palutena. I thought you were in danger!" The angel gasped.
"Ah... have you?" Palutena runs her hand through her green hair. "I'm sorry to have you worry, Pit. I've just been a little preoccupied that I must've forgot!" She laughs sheepishly. This confuses Pit. This wasn't like her at all to be so careless. Whatever Palutena is doing, it must be incredibly engaging.
"Might I ask what that is? Y-You don't have to say it of course, I'm just wondering!" Pit requests. Thankfully, his wish is granted as Palutena nods, gesturing him to follow her into her regal quarters.
Coming inside, the first thing that catches Pit's eye is a large floating ball displaying moving images.
"So you've been watching something?" Pit questions.
"Yes, me and Viridi have been watching together. I've been using telepathy to chat over it." The goddess replies.
"What... are you watching?" Asks Pit. It doesn't look like the typical Smash tournament, nor does it seem to be anything from his world. No, this is something entirely different. Although he swore he saw a couple fellow Smash fighters in there as well, only further piquing his interest.
"Pit, you never heard of the Skylanders, have you?" Palutena asks the angel.
"The Skylanders? I mean, I heard talk about them in the Smash Mansion from time to time, and the humans mention them... but not really." Pit replies. "I mean, I heard they were involved in that whole time Master Hand went evil again and saved us from being trophies forever but not much beyond that."
"Really? Talk about clueeeeeleeeess!" A high-pitched female voice echoes in both Pit's and Palutena's heads.
"Huh? Viridi?" Pit responds, flinching slightly by the sudden interruption.
"No, it's Hades! Of course it's me, you idiot!" Viridi, the Goddess of Nature shouts back. Pit winces at this response, shaking his head.
"Sorry, I opened up the channel to communicate with her." Palutena smiles, implying that this was done to tease the angel.
"Real funny, Lady Palutena…" Pit groans with a small smile. "Anyway, so what are the Skylanders?"
"The Skylanders are like, heroes that travel between dimensions and stop bad guys! They're not bad for a buncha mortals!" Viridi explains.
"Indeed, you can sit down and watch with us, if you'd like, Pit." Palutena invites, nudging to the floating orb displaying the Skylanders. "You could use a break anyway."
"Really? Thanks! Although, I wish it wouldn't be with Viridi too…" Pit accepts with a hint of begrudging dread.
"I heard that!" Viridi barks.
"Excellent! Have a seat, Pit. We have a lot to cover!" Palutena puts her hands together. "You better start taking notes!"
"Why?" Pit asks. Although it hits him the moment he sees a devious gleam in his goddess' eye.
"We're going to be here a while. Like, a long while." Palutena grins.
Pit's eyes go wide.
"…How complex is all this again?"