A robot in blue armor grinned despite himself, letting himself respawn atop a floating platform. He jumped off, using the Flame Sword on an Italian plumber flying past. He landed with his armor making a signature click as it adjusted to the landing. He ducked a high kick from a skilled fighter in a gi, and hit him with a powerful Mega Upper. He jumped forwards and hit the fighter with the Air Shooter, launching him up and away. The robot couldn't help but smile – even though he didn't particularly like fighting, the robot designated DLN-001 would have had to try really hard to stop smiling. He let his good mood drop his guard, and this let the plumber slam him with a powerful side-smash. He managed to get back to the fight with his trusty dog's Rush Coil, and hit the plumber with a Charge Shot, sending him flying and ending the battle. The robot's smile only grew as the announcement rang out.
And the winner is… MEGA MAN!
"Hey, Mega Man!"
Mega Man turned as Mario walked over. "Hey, Mario! That was a good fight!"
"I agree." Mega Man turned as Ryu walked over, carrying his bag. "You fought with an unstoppable smile, yet you usually never let more than a light grin cross your face."
Mega Man's smile turned a little mischievous. "Well, I don't think I'm going to be able to stop smiling for a long time." He waved to his friends as he headed off, walking to a teleporter home. "Same time tomorrow, right Samus?"
"Yup. Me, you, Greninja, and Yoshi on the Pirate Ship." Samus gave him a wave as she went back to her conversation with Bayonetta, Cloud, Captain Falcon, and Mewtwo. "I'm telling you, Ridley would totally be able to take down a Salamance, even if it was Mega-Evolved."
Mega Man waved to a couple of his other friends, even giving Bowser a big grin, surprising the massive Koopa. His good mood lasted even as he teleported back home to Light Labs. "Hi Dad, I'm back!"
Doctor Light looked up from his work and smiled at his creation. "Welcome back, Rock. I notice that you're still walking on air."
"Of course!" Mega Man deactivated his armor as his robotic pets came over to greet him. Rush, Beat, and even Tango swarmed him. "As much as I don't want to fight, it's nice to be given a purpose that I am specifically designed for."
"Don't get to excited, Rock. Bass and Blues both want their shot at you before you actually get to head out." Roll, tossing him an E-Tank, held up The Letter. "And everyone, Cut Man to Tornado Man and everyone in between wants to make sure you're up to spec. Are you sure you can do it?"
"Roll, I don't think I could be more ready if I tried. I've been waiting for this for years." Rock didn't even need to use his photographic memory to remember what The Letter said.
Dear Mega Man,
Capcom wants us back. It's time to make a return. Get your ready weapons.
Dr. Albert W Wily