Chapter 1: New challengers appear!

It's been six months, six months since the last tournament match of the Super Smash Bros tournament. The last match was a true match to end all matches as the two before then had both ended in a no draw which would have led to both of them ending up as sudden death like Master hand had wanted but his brother, old Crazy Hand had a better idea. All four fighters would be allowed to enter into the last match, a fatal free for all match would now show who would be crowned the fourth champion following in the footsteps of the last three champions Pikachu, Captain Falcon & Zero Suit Samus. Only one of the four fighter had tasted the sweet victory while the others now had a chance, now who were those fighters let's find out now.

The first was the former champion herself Zero Suit Samus or what she preferred to be called by Samus Aran. She was different from her counterpart switching her defensive armor for more freedom in movement & her paralyzing laser gun. While it was a shock that there were now two of them they quickly showed how different they are. Unlike Samus who was a veteran this was the a first for Aran & she was going to show that this wasn't her first fight & by god did she show it. She had quickly dominated the tournament leaving many to wonder if they would even get another chance at the gold with her there. Honestly she felt no challenge from many of them other then her counterpart, the soldier known as Solid Snake who she faced and lost to in the last tournament & the sword-wielding elf named Link.

Speaking of Link, he was also one out of the four fighters now in the final match. Link never cared for winning in this tournament, being one of the veterans since the beginning he could only remember parts of the final when he lost to the first champion Pikachu. While he was saddened by the lost he grew to have made many friends from the fighting & was happy to have someone to challenge him without the end of the world to worry about. He didn't care about winning but man did he love fighting, there was nothing in the world better then clashing swords or with the other fighters dodging 'laser beams' & 'bananas' but here he was once again at the end & now he was facing three of the strongest fighters, one which had already caused him a draw.

Now the fighter who had faced the Hylain was no veteran but how in the world would he be able to stop The Goddess of light, Palutena. The Goddess had actually invited herself into the tournament after hearing Pit's stories. She had actually made a deal with Master Hand & Crazy Hand to be allowed & who could say no to a goddess. She quickly worked up the ranks & was known as one of the strongest but friendliest fighters next to Link, Pikachu, Kirby, Ness & Fox who were some of the fighters that Pit had respected the most. It also helped that she was able to keep an eye on Dark Pit. Not many could face her power but the sword-wielding Hylain was quicker than most lasting enough before she could finish him off, but now after the announcement by the hands in the last match she sighed now as she would face now Link again but with the bounty hunter & another small sword-wielder called Meta Knight.

Was this this fate or just bad luck as Meta Knight was now facing three fighters who would test his sword, Galaxia to its limit. While he felt sad not being able to test his blade against Link who he tried to fight since seeing the Hylain in action he had barely fought off the bounty hunter from the last match. He was quick & small but had no idea that she was able to almost match his speed. The Goddess was now just another step in a fight against Link & that was all that mattered but if he got a chance to beat a Goddess who was he to question fate. He was soon teleported to the final stage called 'Final Destination' were he soon saw the other three. Tensed up he gripped his sword ready for the countdown to let all hell break loose. "Truly a fitting stage for the last fight correct?" asking the others.

"3!"

"I won't go easy this time Knight" as Samus got in her stance as she was in front of Meta Knight.

"2!"

"He won't be the only you have to watch out for bounty hunter" shouted Palutena with her back to them as she stared down Link.

"1!"

"…"

"GO!"

That was of course six months ago ending the fourth tournament crowning the new champion, but something new had happened & it needed everyone's attendance at the Smash Bros mansion. Soon in a large room fighter after fighter were being teleported from their worlds, many greeted their friends/rivals & began catching up on the months that had gone bye. As many were being friendly with each other some stood by wondering what was going on. One was the bounty hunter Samus Aran.

Samus Aran was leaning against one of the walls watching everyone gathering around. She was never one to get extremely friendly with others especially since she started to use her Zero Suit. Ever since the time that Zelda had called her out for trying to 'seduce' her warrior & when Ganondorf had tried to woo her with his strengths she decided to just stay away from the others which never worked with friends like Peach, Wii FIT Trainer, Diddy Kong & Captain Falcon. Those four would always get her to open up with the others but she guessed this time they wouldn't be since she had yet to see them teleport in to the room. While thinking her thoughts she noticed another person leaning right next to her on the wall.

"Out of all the walls here in this room which are three others by the way why next to me?"

"Felt like it".

Samus turned her head to look back at one who wouldn't be giving her any peace, the Goddess of Light herself.

"Does me standing beside you give you the troubles?" as she gave the most innocent smile she could muster only annoying Samus more.

"Do what you want Palutena but just be silent".

"We both know that's not going to happen so let's just have some you know 'girl talk'. Like how has the two timed champion been these last six months, bored I bet?"

And just like that Palutena hit the hammer right on the nail. It was true that after winning the hellish battle & me crowned the first two-time champion Samus's life got bored. Once back in her world bounty hunting wasn't that fun anymore as it seemed that not even the criminals could give her a challenge like the fighters here could. She actually began to take on higher hits which all were nothing anything special. After a mere month since the tournament she had actually prayed for the next tournament to quickly begin & she thought her prayers were answered when she got a message from Master Hand. While it said that there would be no fighting right now Crazy Hand & him had a very important announcement for the fighters & she thought that anything was better than being in her ship watching the planets.

"I'll take your silence as a yes. Know that you weren't the only one, even a Goddess gets bored especially when there's no evil to be stopped".

"Well how about I ask about the Hylain. Have you seen him since the match?" as she watched Samus look down at the ground. Samus & Palutena remembered the ending of the match when they had ended up facing each other when Meta Knight charged past Samus towards Link leaving them to fight each other. It was a shocker to many watching when they saw Samus deliver a series of kicks before launching the Goddess with a Boost Kick out of the stage and at the moment Link had just eliminated Meta Knight after dodging his strikes & delivered him his famous Spin Attack. Now with both fighters staring each other down Samus wanted to end it quick as she charged at him with her paralyzer ready but what she wasn't ready for was Link's hook shot as he now pulled himself towards her & taking away her weapon.

She would make them even as she Flip Jump over him striking him down but man did he have a strong grip on the sword. Hearing his charge yell she moved quickly to avoid the deadly slashes before kicking his legs in & rushing back for her weapon. Once she had her weapon she soon felt a huge pain enter her right thigh. An arrow, a freaking arrow had lounged itself into her, shame that her counterpart was probably laughing her ass off as she glared back at Link as he prepared to launch another.

"Not this time you little elf" as she broke the arrow & dodged the next one while she was charging her Paralyzer. Once she was in front of him she let go of the trigger blasting his left hand causing him to drop his blade & allow Samus to unleash a Plasma Whip striking him down.

Laid down flat on his back Samus had stomped her foot on his left arm & aimed her Paralyzer at his head. "Give up little Elf?" she said once again only getting a quick glare from Link. As she charged her weapon at full charge she noticed Link begin smirking.

It was only then that she saw him gripping a Bomb in his right hand. "What did he?"

Quickly moving enough away from the blast she saw Link charged from the smoke to attack. It was at the moment that she saw a shiny ball floating around above her. With Link coming it quick she double jumped up striking the ball with her Plasma Whip unleashing her Final Smash, The Gunship. What should have ended Link only pissed off Samus as he skillfully dodged every laser shot from her something that no has ever done & once than she began to hear the crowd chanting for Link. Once back on the ground she took a closer look at Link, the boy had lot of stamina she guessed but it looked like he was running out of gas. His stance was not as proper as it was at the beginning but there he was ready to continue on which she decided to pop out a question.

"Why are you trying so hard? You look tired, I know I would if I had to dodge my gunship's lasers. Is it because you want the gold that was ripped away from you in the first place?"

In truth all Samus was expecting was one of his many grunts but she was shocked when she received a full sentence.

"It just feels right to fight someone who can challenge you & to give up would only feel like I'm insulting my opponent Ms. Aran".

Silence filled the stage as Samus looked on towards Link. "So his got his pride like me but at least respects his opponent which is unlike me" she thought. Bring her Paralyzer up once again she got into her stance ready to push herself to finish him off.

"If that's what you want then Link, I'll give you a challenge but don't come crying to me after the match".

"No problem Ms. Aran".

Those were the last words that they said before charging at each other for one last time ready to give is all.

"Hey Samus, you there?"

Samus was awaken from her thoughts by Palutena. It was then she noticed that all the fighters were all here & gathering around in the front. She was pulled by Palutena as she walked her to the others. It was there that she was given an 'up & personally' hug be the one and only Peach.

"Aww Samus dear how have you been? It's been ages since we saw each other & why haven't you even tried to say a hello & don't you dare say it's because we live in different universes?" as Peach bombarded her with question & all while not letting go of the grip on her. It was the kind of situation that many claimed to question the Princess's sexuality. Deciding to ignore the stares from the others & Palutena's giggling she looked around for signs of a green cap. She soon saw Link in between one of the new comers Lucina who she believed was from the same universe as Ike & Marth while Falco was next to him chatting up with Donkey Kong. She must have been staring at him as he turned towards her & quickly looked away from her.

"Was he blushing?" she thought but soon turned her attention along with the others to see Master Hand appear with No Crazy in sight.

"Hello fighters, I Master Hand once again welcome you all back. I know many of you weren't expecting anything so soon but Crazy Hand & I have something important that need you all here".

"Well get on with it?" said Ganondorf as he was standing next to Wario & Olimar, poor little Olimar looked like he was ready to wet his suit by being next to the evil king Samus thought.

"Quiet then!"

They soon turned to see Crazy hand appear next to Master. "Today will be a day of remembrance as we have both brought in new fighters some you may know & others you have never seen before. This would be important as we have decided to begin a new tournament, a battle this time with a teammate who will watch your back till the end. It shall be the first ever Super Smash Bros Tag Tournament mgh ahh ahh ahh!"

"Wow a team battle tournament doesn't that awesome, right?" Peach asked.

"Sure it does sound cool; I wonder how partners will be chosen. There is some fighter I wouldn't trust in my life" as Palutena stared at Ganondorf & Dark Pit. Samus didn't say anything as she was wondering who were the new fighters going to be. She had high hopes that Solid Snake would make a return. It would be nice having a fellow soldier by her side & it would be great to have one who look at her face & not her body like Little Mac, Ganondorf, & Wario: she also prayed that Wolf would not make a return or she would be making herself a fresh new winter coat. She turned once again to look at Link & thinking that he would make a good partner if Zelda didn't grab him first.

"I would first like to introduce the returning fighters, if you could all turn towards the door on the right & be ready for some familiar faces" as Crazy Hand snapped to open the door to allow the fighters into the room. The first fighter was one that that not many had seen since the second tournament. Pikachu & Jigglpuff rushed over to say hello to their old friend.

"Mewtwo Strikes Back!" shouted Master as the Psychic Pokémon floated towards the group being flanked by his smaller friends. The next fighter to come through the door was a small little blond who reminded them of a certain baseball bat wielder.

"Lucas Comes Out of Nowhere!" as the little blonde ran over to greet his surprised friend Ness. Truly Ness was happy to have his friend back after not seeing him in the last tournament. Next was another one who no one had seen since the second Smash Bros & now was another to be added from the Fire Emblem universe.

"Roy Seals the Deal!" as the Warrior walked over to his fellow fighters until standing in front of the hero prince Marth. It looked like nothing was going to happen until Marth let out his right hand to give a hand shake to his fellow warrior. The swordsman had returned the gesture as Marth decide to introduce him to the others.

"Now then let us introduce the new fighters who will be joining us. Please turn to the door on your left now" as this time Master snapped to let in the new fighters.

"Here Comes a New Challenger, Ryu!"

Everyone turned to see a tall man with a tattered white karate gi with the sleeves torn off show his large muscles. He also had one had on red gloves, a long red headband & walked bare footed. He walked over to stand next to Captain Falcon & Luigi. It didn't help that Luigi was already next to the huge Captain & now with Ryu next to him he felt his pride lower down. Falcon gave the new guy a mere nod to which Ryu welcomed back with his own nod.

"Looks like Captain made a new friend" said Peach as she finally had let go of Samus as she was ready to wander off to feel if those muscles were as real as they looked. "She's hopeless, but wow she so cute, right Samus" as they watched her walk towards the new guy.

"Watch out Mario" Samus thought.

"Cloud Storms into Battle!"

Next was a spiky blond teen with sharp blue eyes in dark clothing carrying a huge cold on his back. He would have looked plain if it wasn't for his hair & that sword. They all watched as he made his way in only to glance at those with a sword & into wasn't until he stared at Link could everyone notice the room dropped a few temperatures down. After what felt like forever Cloud walked on to stand next to Pit &Villager. "Looks like Link's got himself another rival, things just got interesting" Samus heard the Goddess say.

"Corrin Chooses to Smash!"

Up next was a white haired young man dressed closely to those of the Fire Emblem universe. Not much could be said about him but many of the fighter believed that it was like seeing Robin all over again. Speaking of Robin, it was he that walked up to the male & introduced himself to the new comer. He soon walked beside Robin to stand over to the wall away from the others.

"Bayonetta Gets Wicked!"

When Samus & Palutena turned along with everyone else to see the last fighter they were both sure that every male's jaw had just dropped. Out came a very tall young woman who could out match their height, she was also wearing a skin tight black suit that would put Samus's Zero Suit to shame. The pixie cut that she had along with her glasses shouted beautiful but the most noticeable thing was that she had four guns on her person, two on the heels of her shoes & two in her hand. If didn't help that she possessed a lollipop in her mouth which gave many of the males & a few females naughty thoughts.

"She's different" Palutena said as she felt some strange vibes from the woman.

Samus mouthed a yes to the Goddess as she watched Bayonetta walk towards the group & when she walked past her she noticed her take a quick glance at her & wink at her. Shulk who was behind her had thought that the wink was for him as she heard him say "Innocent thoughts, innocent thoughts, innocent thoughts". She wasn't really worried about that since when your friends with Peach you get used to that, but what had her worried was that Bayonetta had chosen to move in between Link & Falco: she had to have noticed Samus looking at her as she pushed herself even closer to the Hylain while smirking up a storm.

Not that she cared for the Hylain or so she thought but if she was that close to Link Zelda would have showed up ready to fight her away from him. She then noticed Zelda glaring at Bayonetta as she was beside Sheik & Bowser.

"Someone's jealous?" Palutena said out loud causing Samus nod back at her.

"Zelda's going to lose it".

"She's not the one I'm talking about". Before Samus could question her Master Hand began talking again. "Now that all the new fighter have been introduced it is now time for all of you to prepare yourselves for the tournament but before we start we will have you all rest from your journey. In five days you will all meet again here where we will give you the rules, who you will be facing & before you ask your partners will be chosen randomly so be ready as friends will become enemies & enemies will become friends, until next time be ready fighters!"

And with that Master & Crazy Hand disappear leaving everyone to stay and say hello to others while many left the room to explore around the mansion. Samus was left alone as Palutena went off to stop an argument being caused by Dark Pit & Pit. She wasn't a lone long enough before the new woman, Bayonetta walked up to her staring her down to up to look in her eyes.

"Is there something you need help with?" she asked as Bayonetta walked closer to her and talked into her left ear. Feeling this woman's hot breath on her ear sent a small shiver down her spine.

"Just remembering an old saying about blondes are more fun, love" and with that Bayonetta walked off out of the room swaying her hips for the bounty hunter. Samus's face grew red as she watched the woman leave her with unclear thoughts never noticing that another blonde had the same encounter with Bayonetta.

Back with Bayonetta she was smiling up a storm wondering how lucky she was as it felt like Christmas morning & Santa knew exactly what she wanted.

"Wait till Jeanne hears about this".

== Author's Note ==

Here I go starting another story biting off more than I can chew at the moment. This wasn't supposed to happen as I only wanted to focus on my other story but after reading Link, Samus & Bayonetta one shot on this site I liked the idea of the pairing. I was already a fan of Link/Samus & I love Bayonetta or Cereza for those who know the game. Shamed that I haven't beaten the second game yet but now that she will be added to Sm4sh I'll all the happier. While I was pondering this idea I notice the difference in the Naruto & Smash bro community here & there is a major difference at Naruto is huge & I would have thought that there would be more in the Smash community, so I'm guessing that maybe not that many will be ready this story. I'll be surprise in I get ten view on this story but I'm taking a chance. This story will just be a side project will I'm focusing on my other story. If many readers would like me to continue on, then I will not disappoint. This is FoxandSox with a new story (hopeful not a one-shot) & I'll see you next time.