Next Generation
Chapter 1: Shadows in Smash Mansion
There are probably about a hundred and fifty-two of these things out there, but I hope you'll read this one anyway. It's about an adventure that happens after Super Smash Bros Brawl. There will be some new characters eventually, along with some OCs, but this is not OC accepting. Please review!
Disclaimer: If I own, then I rich. I not rich, therefore I not own. Comprehendo?
The Smash Mansion had been closed for a year. There were spiderwebs and dust everywhere, and all the windows had closed shutters. You could easily think it was haunted.
Which, at the moment, it was.
A shadow appeared, visible even in the lack of light. A black cloak swept the ground, leaving trails in the dust. The figure moved smoothly, without footsteps. Two triangular white eyes lit the darkness, showing the faded plaque on the door ahead: MEETING HALL.
As the being entered, it became apparent that his subordinates had already arrived. Ten silhouettes were visible. Two had wings, one tall and angular; the other short, but definitely dangerous. Four were huge, but still diversely shaped. One was small and had two cones protruding from his hood. Of the other three, one was thin with a creepy smile; one had a huge mustache and an overly large stomach; and the last was very short and cloaked. This last one was floating on a platform instead of sitting in a chair like the others.
It was the floating one who spoke first.
"I have impatience! When will it be the time for the conquering? Fawful's minions are ready to go. Why are we waiting in this stupid hole of dust?" At this, the being that had just entered turned its head to reveal a face that resembled nothing so much as a ball of darkness with eyes. "Because, my Beanish friend, we need a mode of transportation and a plan. But after this meeting, you may begin work on this airship." He slid a blueprint across the table, which was given a cursory glance. "Er… Can Fawful make some decorative changes?" asked Fawful.
There was a unanimous sigh from around the table. Everyone knew that "decorative changes" meant statues of Fawful every few feet and a design of his face on the bow. "Only on the interior," said the leader. "Now, who can tell me what Tabuu did wrong?"
"You told us already," grumbled a particularly fat one. "He had a good plan, but failed to make himself fully invincible." He was promptly whacked by the flat parts of four swords (no pun intended). "Ow!"
"Thank you, you four. Anyway, rude but correct. And how do we make ourselves invincible? Ridley?" The giant pterodactyl scratched his head.
"Um… get a Star from the Mario universe?"
The dark figure facepalmed. "Do you pay any attention at all, Ridley? You will be punished!" Ridley attempted to fly away, but a vortex of darkness appeared and pulled him in. A silence fell over the room. A short, roundish figure that looked a little like FLUDD raised a shaky hand.
"Er, you said there were ten Universe Stones, and whoever got them could do anything?" he said in a squeaky voice.
"Exactly," came the reply. "I made a good choice rescuing you, Magolor. And when we find each one, it will tell us where the next is. And the first is in Mario's dimension- the Ruby of Fire."
A large, dark figure raised his gauntleted hand. "What about the Smashers? They are very resourceful. Individually, each has fought an 'invincible' force and won."
"True, but not if we put them out of commission. That will be Fawful's job, along with you and the other three big ones." The "big ones" winced, but did not speak out against the term. That would get you punished, as they well knew.
A mustached man who looked as if he could stand to skip a few meals spoke. "But how to capture or incapacitate them? They have each fought through countless armies, and even with our combined forces, they are incredibly strong! Our armies would be strong, but still not numerous enough."
"And that is one way I am contributing. Observe." The shadowy being reached a hand out toward the table. Suddenly, several beams of darkness shot from it and wrapped around each other. The darkness formed a head, a torso, arms, and legs, creating a humanoid creature. It looked like a black diamond shape with angular arms and leg. The joints, instead of curved, had triangular points. The head looked slightly like Lugia's in shape, but black with glowing red eyes. "A Darkness Form," said its creator. "I can make an almost infinite number of them, and they are much stronger than Goombas, Primids, or the like." He called on another person. "Yes, Ganondorf?"
An abnormally large man stepped forward. "I may have something that will help. I joined during Melee and met some Smashers who are very resentful about not being included in Brawl. We could recruit them." This was considered by everyone at the table.
"Not a bad idea. You will find them and recruit them if possible. Robotnik will take your place with Fawful's team." The mustached man groaned.
"Do I have to? And I told you to call me Eggma-" Bzzrt-whoom. The insulted Fawful shot an electric blob at the protesting doctor, pushing him directly into a darkness vortex, where he joined Ridley.
Most of the remaining eight villains shifted nervously in their seats, waiting for more instructions from their leader. One, who was a puffball much like Meta Knight in appearance, asked in a neutral tone, "After we conquer the dimensions, will we be able to kill our nemeses?"
"Yes. All the Smashers will die, but you may kill your own enemies yourselves."
"All the Smashers?" asked the one who had been hit by the swords before. "Even Kirby? I mean, I fight him a lot, but I'm kind of fond of him."
The leader sighed. "Fine. Keep Kirby if you want. Not Meta Knight though, I know Galacta-" he gestured at the one who had brought up the subject- "wants him."
"But-"
The Darkness Form the leader had made was looking at him. It had no face except for the eyes, but it still managed to look more menacing.
"-but nothing." The fat, seemingly more sentimental villain gulped. "Everything's fine."
"Good. I think that's all. Enlighten Ridley and Robotnik on what happened while they were gone." Said pirate and genius flashed into existence on the conference table, both shivering and in the fetal position. Their punisher walked (if you can say something without legs "walked") out of the room. The Darkness Form melted into a puddle of shadow and disappeared.
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The ten antagonists minus one were in Smash Mansion's rec room, which was considerably better lit and a much more expansive space than the meeting room. There were a few beds near the wall, some chairs and TVs scattered around the room. There were also a few cupboards, refrigerators, and other cooking apparatus in corners. Fawful was at one of these "mini-kitchens". Doctor Eggman and Ridley were on beds, finishing their recovery from the dark vortex while Magolor and Galacta Knight helped them. Ruthless they may be, but they had all experienced it and couldn't help but feel sorry.
The one who had been hit with swords multiple times was shown to be Dedede, relaxing on a beanbag, eating potato chips, watching TV with an ice pack on his head. Ganondorf had already left to find new recruitments, as he had said. Bowser, who hadn't spoken over the entire meeting, was sleeping in the corner. Ghirahim, (nobody liked him and wondered why he had even been invited) along with a big armored human no one knew (they assumed he was from Fire Emblem) were on computers.
Fawful flew over to Ridley and Eggman from the kitchen. He carried two steaming mugs with him.
"I HAVE FURY! And hot chocolate for you two. BUT MOSTLY FURY! This fink-rat shadow-man decides he wants to conquer all dimensions and takes us here, then randomly punishes us and doesn't even tell us his name! Do any of you know who he is?"
There were assorted no's and grabbing of hot chocolate. Dedede came up behind Fawful. Everyone expected him to say something about their leader/kidnapper…
"Fawful, get me some hot chocolate too." With that, the giant penguin walked away, towards the Fire Emblem man.
Proving to be more clever than previously thought, Dedede told the man to Google himself, then looked at the name he typed. "Ashnard? HAHAHAHA! That name is so funny! Ashnard! That-" And received an armored fist in the face.
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"All the Universal Stones…" The unidentified leader emerged from a staircase onto the roof. He was talking to himself. "Invincibility…" By this time, night had fallen. The only noises were crickets. "And then I can get rid of those incompetent lackeys… And all will worship I, Shadar." And Shadar began plotting even more.
I don't think the ending was very good… Ah, well. I've never heard of Ashnard either. I was originally going to go with the Black Knight, but the Fire Emblem wiki is horrible. I wasn't even sure if he was an antagonist. Anyway, please review. I really need some constructive criticism for this one.
~NEURON6~