Hello, everyone. Kirigiya here. I'd like to present Smash Bros. Altercation. I know it's short, I plan on expanding this chapter later, but I'm busy with the rest of the story right now. Because this chapter is so short, I'm going to be adding a part two to this pilot chapter, probably sometime tomorrow. The schedule for posting chapters is probably going to be once a week after I finish the pilot, maybe on Wednesday, I haven't decided. But I will let you guys know, don't worry. And now, without further ado, the story!
"Hello everyone, and welcome to the start of a new tournament," a giant white hand said, to the applause of a large audience. "This tournament will be even bigger than the last, and I hope all the more entertaining as well," he said to more applause. "The tournament, formally named Altercation, will begin in two days. I trust that you use these days to prepare for the grueling battles ahead. That is all," he finished jovially.
The large hand was Master Hand, and the tournament he was announcing was the Smash Bros. Tournament. It was a tournament in which all of Nintendo's greatest heroes battled for supremacy, and the title of champion. Not one of the fighters present wasn't excited about this announcement; they'd been waiting for quite some time since the last one, the Brawl Tournament.
"Wow, I can't wait to pulverize the others!" a young boy clad in green, and equipped with a sword and shield, exclaimed.
"Now now, Toon," a gentle, female, voice chided. "Remember, this tournament isn't about pulverizing your opponents. It's about showcasing your-" the woman was cut off by Toon Link.
"Showcasing my skills and abilities to those of different cultures, while also learning from them and improving our friendly bond with them. I get it, Zelda, honest. But, can't I want to pulverize just one person, like Falcon?"
Zelda smiled in amusement, resting her hand on the young hero's shoulder.
"Alright, you can look forward to utterly annihilating that pervert. But remember to be on your best behavior,"
"Alright," the child groaned.
"Hey Toony, over here!" a couple of boys in T-shirts and shorts exclaimed, waving madly to him as they walked up the steps of Smash Mansion.
"Bye, Zelda! If you need me, I'm with Ness and Lucas!" Toon Link cried as he ran off to play with his friends, waving at Zelda awkwardly over his shoulder.
"He reminds me of myself when I was his age," a young man's voice spoke as he appeared at Zelda's side.
"That's because you're the same person, Link," she said playfully.
"Yes, well I like to think I was more mature at his age," Link replied, smiling.
"Hey, where were you?" Zelda inquired, a mischievous glint in her eyes. "Were you with Samus?"
Link's face became a noticeable shade of pink. Zelda had been the first, and only, person to figure out who the Hero of Hyrule had an interest in.
"We were just talking about the tournament, you know? Reminiscing on past battles and catching up,"
"I'm sure," Zelda commented, still smirking at Link. When she thought he'd squirmed enough, she decided to change the subject.
"Anyways, how do you think the competition will be this year?" Zelda asked, noting how Link visible relaxed.
"Well, its sure to be pretty stiff, as always. I just wonder who the newcomers will be?"
"I don't know, Link, guess we'll find out tomorrow," Zelda commented, gazing out upon the mansion. "Well it's late, I'll see you tomorrow Link. Good night!" Zelda called as she began walking into the mansion, leaving Link standing outside alone.
Even though it was late, Link decided to stay out and take a stroll around the grounds. He liked to stay up late, and supposed that was a contributing factor as to why he was so lazy in the mornings. He headed straight to his favorite place on the lot: in the midst of a clearing in the forest off to the side of Smash Mansion, there was an open patch of grass in front of a flowing river that allowed him the most peace and tranquility on the entire lot. He loved it. Out in the open, he could hear the wind blowing through the trees, feel the breeze in his hair, and hear the rushing water of the river. It reminded him of home.
He sat down in the grass, staring out at the night sky for a few moments before taking out a blue ocarina. It was an instrument he played a few reincarnations ago, back when he was known as the Hero of Time. It, above all other things, made him feel completely at peace.
"Nice spot you have here," a voice stated from behind Link, startling him as he stopped playing the ocarina as he whirled to find the owner of that voice. He tensed when he realized it was Samus in her Zero Suit. At least that explained how she managed to sneak up on him. Zoned out playing his ocarina or not, walking around in that heavy suit of hers would have been all to easy for his Hylian ears to pick up.
"Samus," he greeted with a nod, which she returned, taking a seat next to him in the grass. It was silent for a moment as both Smashers stared at the sky in companionable silence. They liked it that way, that's just how they were. They weren't big on talking, preferring to speak with actions instead. Link supposed that's why they became friends in the first place, he wasn't pestering her about what her appearance was, and he didn't show shock when it was revealed she was a woman.
"How'd you know of my little getaway here?" Link questioned after a bit of stargazing.
"You always used to disappear, back when the Smash Tournaments had first started," Samus began. "I always wondered where you went, but it took me until the end of the Melee Tournament to find you here,"
"I like to get away sometimes," Link replied. "You know, for someone who's job is finding people, you seem to have had trouble finding me here," Link commented offhandedly, smirking at the bounty hunter beside him.
"Hey, you're a better woodsman than I, it wasn't exactly easy," Samus returned, smiling.
"Did my ears just hear what I think they did?" Link began, smiling broadly as he teased Samus. "Samus, admitting someone is better than her at something?"
He was rewarded for his teasing with an elbow to the ribs.
"Alright, alright sorry," he said, massaging his injured ribs. "I meant to say that the only reason one as skilled as you in the arts of tracking didn't find me right away was because you chose to leave me alone. It was all due to your humble and kind nature," he said jokingly.
"That's better," Samus said as she smirked at him.
The two stayed out a while longer, sitting in comfortable silence for an hour or two before saying goodbye and heading to bed. It was going to be a long day tomorrow.
Alright guys, that's part one! Yea! I'm so excited for this. Please be sure to review my story, as I like to know people read and enjoy my stories while also obtaining advice on how to become a better author. Up next: The newcomers are revealed, and it's Link and Samus' first battles of the tournament! See you guys next time!
