Chapter 1: When the Angel Falls
High up in the sky above the clouds, there exists a place called Skyworld: a place where the angels live. Skyworld is a beautiful city in the sky. Right at the center is temple and sky palace of Palutena, the kind and beautiful goddess of light. However, not everything is peaceful with Skyworld. The forces of Skyworld constantly engage the Underworld army, led by Medusa, the Goddess of Darkness. Once, Medusa imprisoned Palutena in her own temple and plunged Skyworld into darkness. Out of nowhere, one brave angel named Pit came, defeated Medusa, and freed Skyworld. Since that day, Pit became captain of Palutena's Skyworld army.
About 25 years after Pit slayed Medusa, the lord of the Underworld, Hades, revived Medusa to keep Pit and Palutena distracted while he gathered souls to make more troops for himself. During that little adventure, Pit made a new friend named Magnus who is a strong human with a large sword and short black hair. Even more bizarre was a clone of Pit that was made through an artifact called the Mirror of Truth. This clone was named Dark Pit, but surprisingly, Dark Pit did not side with the Underworld Army. However, it's hard to say whether or not Dark Pit is a friend or foe.
Pit did manage to defeat Medusa again and stop Hades before he could complete his dark scheme. Pit's weapon of choice is usually a silver bow that fires light arrows and can follow with two small daggers for melee battle, but Pit does sometimes use other weapons such as blades, claws, orbitars, or clubs. Pit does have wings, but his power of flight can only last for five minutes. And finally, Pit can communicate with Palutena through a telepathic link, so she can give Pit advice as Pit is out on the field fighting Underworld Monsters. However, shortly after Pit defeated Hades, Medusa began to rebuild the Underworld army and continued her assault on Skyworld.
(Somewhere in Skyworld)
The Skyworld Centurions were engaging the Underworld Army, but they were being pushed back by the Underworld Army. Leading the Underworld Army during this assault was Thanatos, God of Death, and Medusa's second in command. However, he also has a large mouth and almost never shuts up. Just as things were looking bad for the Centurions, Pit flew right into the fray and shot down several Underworld monsters with his light arrows.
Pit- Sorry to keep you waiting!
A Centurion Strong-Arm- About time you showed up, captain.
Pit- Wouldn't miss a good battle for the world, but I am surprised Medusa managed to rebuild an army of this size and declare an assault on Skyworld this quickly after the battle with Hades.
Palutena (telepathically with Pit)- Medusa certainly is ambitious.
Pit- Not to worry, Lady Palutena. I've beaten the Underworld Army time and again. This is no different.
Pit pulled out his bow and began shooting down more Underworld troops. Watching Pit while standing on the Underworld's new weapon was Thanatos.
Thanatos- I see that Pit has finally decided to crash the party. Then I guess it's time to show off our new toy.
Suddenly, this machine that Thanatos was standing on fired what looked like a meteor with a black aura surrounding it. With one blow, it destroyed one of the buildings a force slightly stronger than an H-bomb. This caused most of the Skyworld Centurions to flee.
Pit- What the hell was that?!
Palutena (telepathically to Pit)- That must be the new weapon I heard the Underworld Army was developing. They call it the Dark Matter Catapult. It's supposed to turn anything they use as ammunition into a dark matter meteor.
Pit- How can one huge rock do that much damage?
Palutena (telepathically to Pit)- Meteors can do a lot more damage if they don't mostly burn up in the atmosphere, especially ones made of dark matter.
Pit- Then activate the power of flight and I'll destroy that weapon!
Palutena (telepathically to Pit)- Pit, that's suicide! It's too risky to fly up there without getting hit, and not even your light arrows from your standard bow can pierce dark matter!
Pit- That's a risk we gotta take. I can handle this.
Palutena (telepathically to Pit)- Very well…
Pit's wings began to light up and Pit began flying towards Thanatos.
Thanatos- I see you still want to take me on after seeing what this baby can do. Your funeral, Pit. Open fire on that damn angel!
The Dark Matter Catapult fired at Pit, and Pit was barely able to avoid it.
Pit- Woah! Those things were bigger than I was expecting and that was a close one! Might've made a mistake charging for weapon head on, but I can't let something like this be in the hands of the Underworld.
Pit kept dodging all of the dark matter meteors that Thanatos kept firing at him, but it got harder and harder for Pit as he got closer. Eventually, Thanatos scored a lucky shot and actually hit Pit just as Pit managed to get directly above him. Pit was falling from the air, but he quickly grabbed hold of the edge of the Dark Matter Catapult as he was falling. Pit was slowly able to climb onto the Dark Matter Catapult, but his body was cover with wounds.
Palutena (telepathically to Pit)- Pit, are you alright?!
Pit- Yeah…I'm fine…
That was a lie. Pit had taken more damage than he was letting on. He could barely move his body or stand up straight, but the worst part was that one of his wings was broken. Even if Palutena activated his power of flight, he would still be unable to fly with one of his wings broken.
Thanatos- Oh my. I'm impressed you managed to survive that one. But are you sure you're feeling ok?
Pit- Never…better…now prepare…to face…the light…
Pit tried to move towards Thanatos, but Pit was moving much slower than he normally could. Thanatos even noticed the slowdown in Pit's movements and the struggles Pit's body was showing. Thanatos stepped to the side and tripped Pit.
Thanatos- Quit playing the tough guy. We both know that last shot took its toll on you. You can hardly stand up! I could crush you with very little effort in the state you're in.
Then Pit saw a strange box on the corner of the Dark Matter Catapult. Pit pulled his bow apart to turn it into two daggers and mustered what little strength he could to rush to that box and stab the box with those two daggers.
Thanatos- Stop! What are you doing?! That's the Dark Matter Catapult's power source!
Pit- Then I'll destroy it…so you can't…use it anymore!
Thanatos- Are you crazy?! You'll destroy us all!
Then there was an explosion and the Dark Matter Catapult was destroyed. This enabled the Skyworld Centurions to drive the Underworld Army back and forced the Underworld Army to retreat. However, Pit was nowhere to be seen.
Thanatos- Shit! We might've lost this battle and lost our new weapon, but I'll have some good news for Medusa when I file my report. We finally managed to destroy Pit! Tootle loo Pitty!
(At Mario and Luigi's house in the Mushroom Kingdom)
Mario and Luigi had recently returned home after their little trip to Australia and were enjoying a quite night sitting on their front porch.
Mario- I had a good time in Australia. How about you, Luigi?
Luigi- It was fun. It was also nice of Ty to give us a tour of the Great Barrier Reef after we dealt with Bowser and Boss Cass. Especially after his wife gave birth shortly after that little adventure. I still can't believe Bowser followed us all the way to Australia to kidnap the Princess.
Mario- Doesn't surprise me. We've been kicking Bowser's ass for how long, Luigi?
Luigi- Good point. Anyway, Australia was nice, but it's good to be back in the Mushroom Kingdom. Hey look, a shooting star.
Mario- Is it just me or is that shooting star coming in too close?
Suddenly, there was loud crashing sound coming from Toad Town and Mario and Luigi decided to investigate.
(Toad Town Square)
There was a huge crowd of Toads surrounding a huge hole in the ground as they looked and kept asking what was going on. Eventually, Mario and Luigi arrived.
Toad- Mario, Luigi, about time you guys showed us.
Luigi- Toad, what's happening?
Toad- You're guess is as good as mine. This guy with wings coming out of his back just fell from the sky and crashed in the middle of town.
Mario and Luigi looked at the hole and saw Pit lying in the ground. Pit was unconscious and looked badly injured.
Mario- Everyone, clear a path for me and Luigi to get through! He looks like he needs help!
All of the Toads made way for Mario and Luigi as they rushed to the angel. When they got to him, Mario gently turned Pit over, so he was lying on his back, and shook his chest a little.
Mario- Hey buddy, you alright? Wake up.
Pit slowly opened his eyes and saw Mario and Luigi. Then for a split second, Pit visualized Mario and Luigi as two similar looking people. It only lasted for a moment, but Pit felt that he met the people he visualized Mario and Luigi as. Pit managed to sit up right.
Pit- Do I…know you…?
Mario- I don't think so. We've never met an angel before.
Pit struggled to stand up.
Pit- Must…get back…to Skyworld…
Pit tried to activate the power of flight, but his right wing was still broken.
Pit- AAAAH!
Luigi- Are you feeling ok?!
Mario- I don't think you should be moving. You look hurt really bad.
Pit- I'm…fine…
Palutena (telepathically to Pit)- You are not fine, Pit!
Pit- Lady…Palutena…
Palutena (telepathically to Pit)- Your wing is broken and you can't fly until it has healed! Even if you could fly, you are currently in no shape to make the trip back to Skyworld! You need to rest up and wait until your injuries have healed!
Pit- But…the Underworld Army…
Mario and Luigi looked at each other in confusion.
Luigi- Who is he talking to?
Palutena (telepathically to Pit)- The Underworld Army retreated after you destroyed the Dark Matter Catapult. Things are looking calm for now. And I don't think we'll be facing another attack anytime soon. Pit, I am ordering you to stay there and patch your wounds! You need treatment, now!
Pit- Fine…I'll do as you say…
Mario- Are you talking to somebody?
Pit- Nevermind…just get me…to a doctor…
Mario- Sure thing, kid. There's a doctor at Princess Peach's Castle we can call. Luigi, help me get this guy to the castle.
The next thing Pit knew, each of his arms were lying over the shoulder of a Mario Brother as they brought him to a large and beautiful castle before he passed out.