Disclaimer: I don't own Super Smash Bros or any characters affiliated with it. I also don't own any other characters I'm adding to this story
So this is a project I had in mind. Basically, what if the Subspace Army came back, but they were backed by other evil factions from the games the characters came from? This is the result. Enjoy.
Floating high in the air was a stadium. Five years ago, it had been attacked by the Subspace Army, an army lead by the villainous Tabuu, ruler of Subspace. The army had used a Subspace Bomb to pull the arena into Subspace. Across the land, many Subspace Bombs had been detonated in various places, including an abandoned fortress, some desert ruins, and the floating Island of the Ancients, where the Subspace Bombs were produced. When all the Subspace Bombs at the Island of the Ancients had detonated, it opened a portal to Subspace big enough to allow a giant Subspace Cannon to enter the world. A group of valiant heroes were able to destroy the cannon and then use the portal to enter Subspace, where they confronted and eventually defeated Tabuu. This then caused the areas affected by the Subspace Bombs to return to normal.
Since then, the stadium has been used for exhibition matches between some of the heroes that fought off the Subspace Army. There was one of those matches today. As the two fighters entered the arena, the audience cheered for their favorite.
On one side stood the Hero Chosen by the Gods, Link. He straightened his green tunic slightly before waving to the crowd.
On the other side of the arena was the angel that defeated the evil forces of the Underworld, Pit. He flapped his wings a few times and corrected the crown of laurel branches that rested upon his hair.
As the two waited for the signal to begin, Link unsheathed the Master Sword from its scabbard on his back and Pit took his Sacred Bow of Palutena and split it into two blades. When the signal to begin was given, Pit charged forward and thrust his blades in front of him to try to hit Link. The Hylian raised his shield and blocked the blow before swinging his sword, clipping the angel on his right side.
Pit jumped back in surprise before readying an arrow in his bow. Link raised his shield in an attempt to block the projectile, but when Pit fired, the arrow of light magically went over the shield and then down on top of Link's head. The green-suited swordsman pulled out his own bow and quickly fired an arrow at Pit, but the angel raised his mirror shield and reflected the projectile right back at Link.
Link was hit with his own arrow and staggered back slightly. He then produced a bomb from his bomb bag and rolled the projectile along the ground at Pit. Pit once again raised his mirror shield but the bomb exploded right before it contacted the Sacred Treasure.
The explosion singed Pit, who then took to the sky momentarily with the Power of Flight. Since he was fighting and he was activating this power on his own, without a goddess' help, the flight was very short lived, but it was enough for Pit to get above his opponent. As he descended, Pit attacked Link with his blades, hitting the Hylian's back.
Pit hit the ground and turned around with just enough time to see that Link was attacking with the Master Sword. Pit barely had enough times to parry the blow with his own blades. For the next couple of minutes, the two clashed blades, trying to get the upper hand over the other.
Eventually Link pushed Pit backwards slightly before throwing his boomerang. The projectile missed the angel, but as it returned to its owner, it pulled Pit with it. Link slashed Pit just as the boomerang returned to him.
The blow severely weakened Pit, but it wasn't enough to take him down. In order to keep Link at bay, Pit continually fired arrows with his bow, successfully keeping Link from approaching. The Hylian was desperate to reach his opponent, but couldn't. That is until he saw a glittering badge on the ground next to him.
Picking it up, Link found that it was a Franklin Badge and that all of the arrows fired by his angelic opponent were being reflected back to him. Given this short window of opportunity, Link charged at his opponent before jumping in the air and performing a downward stab, striking the angel and defeating him.
Link waved to the crowd before touching the trophy of his fallen opponent, reviving him. The two waved at the crowd before a volley of purple energy bolts hit the ground behind them. Turning around, they were confronted with pink, floating creatures. They had small tentacles on the lower portion of their body and a large eye took up most of their body.
"What the heck are these," Link asked aloud, "Are they some type of Feyesh that haven't fully grown yet?"
Pit shook his head and said, "Not quite. Those are Monoeyes. They're the most common unit of the Underworld Army. What they're doing here though, I'm not so sure."
A bunch of arrows hit the ground behind the two and they turned around to see a crowd of creatures with dark green skin wearing old, ragged cloth on their bodies and in front of their mouths. Some had clubs while others had bows.
"Do you have any idea what those are," Pit asked, hoping his companion would know what the creatures are.
Link nodded and said, "Those are Bulblins. They were minions of Ganondorf, but they could've been their own forces. They even had their own leader. I thought they all went into hiding after I beat Ganondorf though. What's going on?"
Pit readied his blades and said, "I don't know, but it looks like we're gonna have to fight these chumps. You ready?"
"Always," Link said, drawing the Master Sword.
The two leapt into battle, facing off against their respective enemies. Pit fired off some light arrows at a couple of the Monoeyes floating outside his reach before he pummeled a couple others with his blades. Link meanwhile was busy dealing with the Bulblins, firing arrows into the archers and slashing the club-wielding creatures. Link rolled a bomb into a crowd of the Bulblins, blowing them up. He turned around to see Pit firing some arrows at a pair of Monoeyes floating off the edge of the platform they were standing on.
A third Monoeye floated behind the angel and prepared to blast him with a bolt of purple plasma but was sniped by one of Link's arrows. Pit turned to see the Monoeye that Link hit explode before he fired an arrow of his own, hitting a Bulblin that Link did kill. While the arrow did not kill the creature, it pushed it over the edge of the platform, sending it falling to its death.
"Those guys were no problem at all, right Link," Pit asked, cheering over his victory.
The Hylian nodded and replied, "Yeah, they were pushovers. But why were they here of all places?"
The sky suddenly turned red and Pit exclaimed, "What's going on? It's not sunset yet!"
"Move," Link exclaimed as he and Pit dove to the side to avoid a large fireball crashing onto the platform. The fireball bounced off the platform and landed in the stands, where it stopped moving. When the fireball crashed onto the platform, many smaller fireballs fell off of it, where it was revealed that they were monsters.
A large number of Monoeyes, Bulblins and green, lanky monsters with purple eyes extinguished the fire that was on them and surrounded the two heroes. "Are those Primids," Link asked as he drew his sword once again.
Pit nodded and replied, "Looks like it." Of all the monsters to have landed on the platform, the most common soldier in the Subspace Army outnumbered the others. There were many of the creatures, including those that wielded swords and Super Scope-like weapons. Oddly enough, there was a new type of Primid that had a pair of purple wings on its back.
"We're in for a hell of a fight," Link remarked.
Pit nodded and said, "Hopefully we can make it out of here alive."
A voice called out, "What's wrong Angel Face? You can take down the Underworld Army but these weaklings are giving you trouble?"
Pit looked shocked and looked around, saying, "That voice! I recognize it!"
Another being crashed onto the platform near Link and Pit, using his massive sword to kill some of the enemies around him to give him some space. He stood at full height and said, "Long time no see, Angel Face." This new arrival had tanned skin, long black hair and sizable muscles. He also had what looked like a red tattoo visible on his arms due to his black sleeveless shirt. He was also wearing black pants and had black combat boots with a silver lining.
Pit smiled and said, "Magnus! You're here too!"
"Yeah, just don't ask me why," Magnus commented, "One minute, I'm preparing for a tournament back home, then there's this flash of light, and here I am."
"Well then, ready to kick some ass," Link asked Magnus.
Magnus smirked and said, "Of course I am."
"I shall help you too," another voice called out. There was a flash of light and when it subsided there was a woman floating above the ground wearing a turquoise dress with a silver crown. Her light blond hair covered one of her eyes and she was holding a wand topped with a star.
"Who are you," Pit asked.
The woman smiled and said, "I am Rosalina. I witnessed you about to enter combat from my Comet Observatory and I have come to help."
"Well then, let's get started," Magnus said as he swung his sword at a trio of Primids, wiping them all out. Link sliced a Monoeye in half before jumping into a group of Primids and executing his trademark Spin Attack, taking them down. Rosalina fired off some magical blasts from her wand, stunning the monsters long enough for her to take them out with punches and kicks. Pit leapt into the air and fired some arrows into some floating Monoeyes. As he descended, he split his bow into blades and killed two Bulblins upon landing.
Magnus slashed a couple of Sword Primids that decided to try to stab him before turning around and forcefully kicking a Monoeye close to the ground, defeating it. Pit fired a few arrows at some Scope Primids before jumping into the air and stabbing one of the Winged Primids, pulling it down to the ground with him. Pit stabbed it a few more times with his blades before it died.
"Isn't that overkill," Magnus asked as he blocked a plasma bolt from a Monoeye with his massive sword before slashing at a Bulblin that got too close to him.
Pit shook his head and said, "No, not really. Besides, it didn't die when I hit it with enough force to kill a normal Primid."
"Maybe you just aren't hitting it hard enough," Magnus suggested as he swung his sword over his head, destroying a Winged Primid in the process, "See? Easy."
Link rolled a bomb along the ground before throwing his Gale Boomerang, pushing some of the enemies back and into the waiting bomb, taking them out. Rosalina blasted a pair of Primids with magic before she turned to Link and said, "I can see you know many tactics for battle. Have you been a swordsman for long?"
Link fired an arrow at a Bulblin with a bow and said, "No not really. But since I had to save the world I got a lot of fighting experience then."
"I see. I personally do not have much fighting experience, since I have to manage my Comet Observatory. But I have watched many people fight and I believe I have learned how to fight because of them," Rosalina replied as she kicked a nearby Monoeye.
Link bashed a couple of Bulblins with the handle of the Master Sword, causing them to follow him around the battlefield. The Hylian jumped off the edge, turning around in midair to fire his clawshot at the ledge, saving himself from falling. The Bulblins that were following him did not have a method to save themselves, and they plummeted to their deaths.
Link pulled himself up with the clawshot and upon reaching the ledge he saw a pair of Scope Primids aiming their weapons at him. That is until something swung by and destroyed them.
"You need some help there Elf Boy," Magnus asked as he helped Link back up onto the platform.
Link drew his boy and shot a Monoeye and said, "Not anymore. Thanks though."
Magnus smirked and said, "Don't mention it." The mercenary then turned around and put his blade through some Bulblins before rejoining the battle.
Pit was swinging his blades around in all directions, taking down numerous Sword Primids and sword-wielding Bulblins. He started to get tired though and tried to ready an arrow to take down a Winged Primid but he couldn't find the strength to do so. That is, until he felt a warm energy spreading through him, giving him more strength. He looked around until he saw Rosalina focusing, her one visible eye closed. She was casting a rejuvenation spell, allowing him to fight on. This gave Pit the strength to finish off the Winged Primid.
Link drove his sword through one final Primid before he stopped to catch his breath. "That looks like the last of them," Link said as he put his sword away.
Rosalina nodded and said, "It looks like it. But I can still sense some malicious energy around here somewhere."
A loud roaring was then heard and the group turned every which way, trying to locate the source of the noise. "I've heard this roaring before somewhere, I just know it," Pit proclaimed trying to find where the roar came from.
Magnus pointed to the fireball in the stands and said, "Call me crazy, but I think the roar came from the fireball."
Four green dots lit up inside the fireball, as two flaming canine heads emerged from the flames. The beast dispelled most of the fire surrounding it, and revealed itself to be a two-headed flaming dog. It had iron collars on both of its heads and it appeared to be somewhat undead, as parts of its ribs were showing.
"Twinbellows? How was he revived," Pit asked incredulously.
Magnus readied his sword and said, "Well this explains why the Underworld Army was here."
"I sense that that beast is the commander of the troops that attacked us here today. We should take him out at once," Rosalina said while opening her visible eye.
Link drew his sword and said, "Well then, let's take it out already."
The beast roared and leapt onto the platform. Rosalina kept back and used a variety of spells to keep her companions safe. Pit and Link used their bows and fired a hail of arrows at the hellhound while Magnus got up close and personal with the beast, slashing it in the face. Twinbellows roared and fired two jets of fire from its mouths. Magnus ducked out of the way to avoid being singed by the blasts.
"Whoa, didn't see that coming," Magnus remarked as Rosalina put a barrier around the mercenary, preventing him from being burned.
Rosalina spoke, "Don't worry about the fire Magnus, I have a barrier keeping you safe. As long as I have this barrier up, you will be unable to fight though."
Magnus grunted, "Fine by me. I'd rather not fight then become barbeque."
Link drew his sword and said, "Cover me Pit!"
"Not a problem," Pit said as he kept pelting the demon dog with light arrows. Link charged forward, using the shielded Magnus as cover. When the Hylian got close enough to Twinbellows, he leapt into the air and brought his blade down onto one of the beast's necks. This did not sever the head, but it made Twinbellows stop breathing fire.
In retaliation, it swung one of its flaming, clawed paws at Link, knocking him and Magnus toward the edge. Link managed to grab onto the ledge with his clawshot, but Magnus was unable to do so. He fell for a moment before he felt someone grab him.
He looked up to see that Pit had grabbed him and was pulling him back up. "Not to sound ungrateful, but is your goddess helping you fly right now," Magnus asked as he was pulled upward.
Pit shook his head and said, "No, but Rosalina is helping me fly for the time being."
Link was busy fending off Twinbellows, firing arrows and slashing with his sword. Pit and Magnus made it back to the platform and leapt back into battle, Pit slashing with his two blades immediately. Magnus got a running start, and jumped into the air, bringing his sword down on Twinbellows as he landed. The force of this hit did enough damage to defeat the hellhound.
As it died, it exploded into a fiery beacon that extended into the sky. "And that's that," Pit exclaimed as the others rested from their battle.
Magnus looked at the other three and said, "So does anyone have any idea what's going on?"
Link shook his head and said, "I'm not sure, but if the Subspace Army is back, it can't be a good sign. I think we should find some of the others and together we can figure out what is going on."
Pit nodded and said, "Sounds like a plan!"
"Sorry to interrupt Pit, but I need to talk to you at once," a voice sounded in Pit's head as a beacon of light surrounded Pit and reached into the sky.
"No wait, I need to stay with the others Lady Palutena," Pit called out before he was pulled into the sky.
"Man, how come every time I fight with him, his goddess there pulls him away," Magnus asked to nobody in particular.
Rosalina looked to the two and said, "I must be going as well. I need to return to the Comet Observatory. If I see that you two need help, I will return though, so don't worry."
"Thanks for your help Rosalina," Link remarked.
Magnus nodded and said, "Yeah thanks. If it weren't for you, I would be barbequed right now."
"Farewell my friends. I will be in touch," Rosalina said as she vanished in a flash of light.
Magnus turned to Link and asked, "So I guess it's just you and me, Elf Boy."
"I guess it is. But if we're going to work with me, can you call me by my name? I'm Link," Link said, formally introducing himself to Magnus.
"Alright Link. I'm Magnus. So where are we going," the mercenary asked.
Link thought to himself and said, "Well, I know there's someone who lives in the forest who could help us. We should head there first."
Magnus nodded and hoisted his sword on his shoulder before saying, "All right then. Lead the way." Link nodded and the two swordsmen made their way out of the arena.
Yes, the first "level" is like the first level of Subspace. In case you are wondering, each chapter will be like a level in the campaign. And in case it wasn't obvious, I love Kid Icarus Uprising. A few other bosses from that game will show up. One thing I want to do is have each chapter culminate in a boss fight. I also plan on adding many other characters, both good and bad. I will try to stick to Nintendo characters, but I plan on adding one heroic Sonic character and at least one Sonic villain. And since there are so many good characters from Capcom, expect quite a few of them. But I will try to keep in Nintendo based. Please leave a review if you wish to tell me what you thought and if you want to suggest a character, hero or villain, that you wish to show up. I have a few in mind, but suggestions never hurt. Thank you for your time. Until next time!