So this is my new fanfic about one of my most favorite games in the whole world: Super Smash Bros! I wanted to write this story mainly because of the new game that will be coming out, hopefully within the next year or so! Please note that the newcomers I will include in this story are not necessarily ones you will actually see in the new game. They are just the characters that I personally would like to see in the game. So don't maul me if you don't like someone on the newcomers list! :P Also, please don't kill me for some of the pairings you will see throughout this story, however most of them are pretty obvious ones. Well, with that, I hope you enjoy this first chapter! I will be attempting to work on another story at the same time as this one, so I probably won't be updating quite as fast. I apologize for that. :P Well anyway, on with the story! Follow, favorite, and review! :D
Disclaimer: I do not own Super Smash Bros. All characters belong to the amazing people at Nintendo. :)
Link held Zelda's hand tightly as they walked up to the steps of Smash Mansion. Established in 1999, Smash Mansion served as the temporary home for all Super Smash Bros. combatants as the games were being made. Many Nintendo characters had walked its grand halls, but Link knew it all too well, being a smasher since the original Super Smash Bros. game was released. Since then, many new characters had joined the game. This would be Link's fourth stay at Smash Mansion, and Zelda's third. Zelda's hand shook a little as it gripped Link's. Link noticed this, and turned to face her.
"What's the matter, Zel?" he asked, showing true concern in his voice.
"I'm just a little nervous, is all," Zelda answered. "I mean, I've changed a little, haven't I?"
Link smiled and looked her up and down thoughtfully. "Not that I can see," he said. "You're still as beautiful as ever." His blue eyes lit up and they made Zelda melt.
"I haven't seen any of these people in a while," she said. "What if my old friends reject me?"
"I don't think they will," Link reassured her. "Besides, it's been the same amount of time for all of us smashers; five years. I think all of us will be more than happy to reconnect." Link squeezed Zelda's hand lightly, and she smiled. They slowly made their way up the large set of steps into the mansion.
"Come on, Mario!" Peach called to her plumber boyfriend. "We're going to be late if we don't hurry!" She was standing near a warp pipe just outside her castle, looking back at the front door. Mario stood in front of it.
"We can't leave until a-Luigi's ready," he informed her, and she heaved a great sigh. "Oh, where is that a-no good brother of mine anyway?" He opened the castle doors and looked up at the massive staircase, which Luigi was now running down, carrying with him three large suitcases.
"You could have carried your own luggage, you know!" he shouted, panting. He joined Mario at the door and they made their way over to the warp pipe.
"Finally!" Peach complained. Luigi apologized for being late, even though he knew the fault was not his. Mario jumped into the pipe first, and Peach followed after him. Luigi tossed the luggage into the pipe and jumped in after it.
Marth and Ike stood at the top of a hill, overlooking the grand Smash Mansion. It was two stories tall. The first floor served as the kitchen and dining area, lounge area, library, and gymnasium. The second floor was mainly occupied with dormitories, which housed the smashers. A new wing had been added for assist trophies. There was an outdoor recreational area too, which featured a pool, practice stages, and a few tennis and basketball courts.
"Been a while, huh?" Marth said to Ike.
"Yeah, a little too long if you ask me," Ike responded. "I wonder what changes they'll be making with this new game?"
"I wonder which new characters they'll be adding to the roster?" Marth added. "Hopefully we'll have a few more from our world."
Ike nodded. "That would be very nice, indeed."
"I wonder if Link is returning," Marth said quietly.
Ike looked at Marth a little oddly. "Dude, why wouldn't he? He's the hero of his game series."
"That's true. They wouldn't throw him out unless they had a damn good reason," Marth laughed.
"Well, are you ready?" Ike asked.
Marth nodded. "Yeah. Let's go."
Fox landed his arwing just outside the main gate of Smash Mansion. He and Falco climbed out of it, making their way to the front door.
"I still don't know why we couldn't take my arwing!" Falco complained. He had been in a fowl mood all day. And yes, I did mean to spell it that way.
"I told you why!" Fox hissed. "Your arwing needs several repairs. It never would've made the journey here!"
"Humph!" Falco huffed. He followed after Fox grumpily.
"Oh, get over it Falco!" Fox groaned. "You don't want to look bad in front of your old friends, do you?"
Falco stopped his grouching and kept walking behind Fox. "This is going to be a long year."
Link and Zelda took seats in the cafeteria. A large stage had been placed at the front, and there was nothing on it except for a podium. They were the first to arrive, and Master Hand, the owner and proprietor of Smash Mansion, greeted them kindly.
"Good to see you again, Link!" he said happily. "You're looking as fit as ever!"
Link chuckled. "Thank you, Master Hand. I'm sure you remember Zelda."
"Oh yes, of course! You're looking well too, my dear!" He held out one of his fingers and Zelda took it in her hands.
"Thank you kindly," she said, smiling.
Master Hand looked out at the bare cafeteria. "I do hope all the others get here soon."
Just then, they heard the doors open, and Fox, Falco, Marth, and Ike walked into the cafeteria. Master Hand rushed over to them. "Welcome back!"
Marth and Ike took seats next to Link and Zelda. "Hey Link!" Marth extended his hand to him and Link grabbed it. "How have you been?"
"I've been alright," Link said. "What's new with you guys?"
Marth sighed. "Not much. It's been a little boring to be honest."
Ike nodded his head in agreement. "I haven't had anything to do since the last Smash Bros."
Mario, Luigi, and Peach entered the cafeteria then, and Peach and Zelda immediately spotted each other. They ran towards each other and embraced one another warmly, letting out girly squeals as they did so.
"Girls," Ike said in a rather faked tone of annoyance. Marth picked up on this and smirked. Despite being an absolute stud, Ike never did have a girlfriend, and didn't think he'd be getting one anytime soon.
Within a matter of minutes, the cafeteria was filled with many familiar faces. Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong took seats next to Fox and Falco. Kirby, King Dedede, and Meta Knight sat down at a different table, being joined by Bowser, Yoshi, and Ganondorf. The Pokémon trainer came in next, followed by Pikachu, Lucario, and Jiggypuff. After him came Samus, followed by Snake, who couldn't take his eyes off of her backside. The Ice Climbers bounced exuberantly into the cafeteria, sitting down by the Kongs, who looked a little annoyed when they saw them. Pit, Ness, and Lucas followed them. Pit waved down Link, Marth, and Ike and sat next to them. Olimar entered next, his long chain of pikmin behind him. Mr. Game and Watch followed behind him. Toon Link entered with Captain Falcon, who was trying to engage him in conversation. Toon Link blew him off, however, and sat down next to Pit.
Master Hand began to count the smashers individually. "Thirty-two. We're still missing one," he said. Master Hand read over his list, then looked out at the crowd. "Does anyone know where Sonic is?" he asked.
The crowd erupted with shouts of "Who knows?", and "I haven't seen him."
"Sonic's the name, speed's my game!" Sonic called out from the doorway. He dashed into the cafeteria.
"You're late, Sonic," Master Hand said, disappointed. "Which is rather ironic seeing as you're the world's fastest hedgehog." Sonic frowned and took a seat next to Yoshi, muttering incoherently under his breath. "Well, anyway, I'd like to welcome you all to Smash Mansion once again," Master Hand began. "As you all know, you're here for one year while Super Smash Bros. Universe is being developed." Some of the smashers began to cheer, while others remained stone-faced. "Many of you have been here for a few years now, while some of you are only returning for the second time. Whatever the case may be, I hope you'll all call this place your home for the next several months." Master Hand concluded.
A small voice spoke out in the crowd. "Food?" Kirby's high-pitched squeak rang throughout the cafeteria. "Hungry!"
"What else is new, you little puffball!" Bowser retorted.
"Bowser," Master Hand warned, and Bowser immediately quieted down. If there was one thing you never wanted to do at Smash Mansion, it was upset Master Hand. "Dinner will be served shortly. After you are all through eating, we will have the introduction of our newcomers."
The smashers cheered again, and happily resumed their conversations, trying to catch up on all they'd missed the last five years.