DISCLAIMER! The following story contains characters from multiple different franchises. All characters belong to their respective owners. The author of this story can only take credit for the interpretation of the game. Thank you for taking the time to read this, and I hope you enjoy.

Chapter 1: Sending the Invitations

Saturday, January 16, 1999

Mushroom Kingdom

"Wahoo!" Mario and Luigi said as they jumped over pipes in synchronization.

Bowser had kidnapped the princess once again, and only the Mario Bros were up to the task.

"Don't a worry princess!" Mario said as he ran. "We'll a save you!"

"We'll a be there before you could blink!" Luigi added.

Eventually the two bros reached a place to stop at.

"This a looks like a good place to rest," Mario pointed out. "We should probably stay here for a bit."

"M-M-Mario?" Luigi said as he hid behind Mario's back.

"Huh?" Mario asked in confusion. "Is something wrong?"

"Hello."

"AHH!"

The bros were now looking at what appeared to be a giant, disembodied right hand.

"I-I think that hand just talked," Luigi said as he peered over Mario's soldier.

"In case you're wondering, I'm not going to kill either of you."

"Well, who are you and why are you here?" Mario asked.

"My name is Master Hand and I'm here to give each of you an invitation for an event I'm hosting."

"What's the event?"

"Just read the invitation." Master Hand then snapped his fingers, causing himself to dissapeer.

"How do he-"

"L-Look Mario!" Luigi said as he pointed to the ground. At their feet were two invitations, one addressed to Mario and the other to Luigi.

Kongo Jungle

In the heart of Kongo Jungle was a massive hoard of bananas. Some could say it was the largest in the world. But who could be the proud owner of these bananas?

DK marveled at his hoard. "There's nothin I love more than bananas!"

The ape felt a tap on the shoulder.

"Not now Diddy! I'm looking at my beautiful bananas!"

"I'm starting to regret coming here."

Upon hearing the voice, DK turned around to see Master Hand. "Diddy? Is that you?"

"I'm sorry, what?" Master Hand said in confusion.

"Did you die and become a hand ghost, Diddy?"

"I'm not your friend Diddy! This is the first time I've ever met you!" Master Hand just gave DK a letter. "Look, just read the letter before you get any stupider." He then snapped his fingers and dissapeered.

Temple of Time

For the first time in seven years, Link re-entered the Temple of Time.

(The place really hasn't changed much.) Link thought as he proceeded into the temple.

At the end of the temple, in the exact place where it was all those years ago, was the Master Sword.

(Okay, here goes.) Link approached the Master Sword. As he placed his hand on the grip, the Triforce of Courage glowed on the back of his palm. Then, he pulled the sword out from it's bed.

"That's a good look for you," a voice said from behind.

"Thanks," Link replied. He suddenly realized that this was a voice he had never before heard in his life. He turned around to found himself pointing his sword at Master Hand.

"What the heck are you?! Some kind of Wallmaster?!"

"A what?" Master Hand asked. "Look, I'm a PEACEFUL hand, meaning I will not kill you."

"Then why are you here?"

Master Hand then snapped his fingers, causing a letter to appear in Link's hands. "To deliver this."

"Well, what is it?" By the time Link had asked that question, Master Hand had dissapeered.

Bryyo

There were explosions everywhere. Time was short.

Samus was running as fast as she could to her ship. If she didn't, it would mean death.

Upon boarding, she immediately got off the ground and began leaving the planet.

(Almost there.) Samus thought. As she exited the planet's atmosphere.

Just as the entire planet exploded, Samus barely escaped with her life.

"That," Samus said to herself, "was way to close."

Out of nowhere, she noticed a giant floating hand just outside the ship.

And it was waving at her.

(What the hell?) Samus thought.

After getting her attention, the hand seemed to point to something inside the ship. When Samus looked at that spot, there was a letter that was addressed to her.

Yoshi's Island

Yoshi stood in utter disbelief.

In his life, he had witnessed time travel multiple times and got eaten by a giant alien monster once.

But never had he seen a giant disembodied hand that could talk.

"Could you please snap out of your little daze so I could give you something?" Master Hand suddenly said.

"Yoshi?" Yoshi said.

"Oh, that's right, your species can't talk in full sentences." He snapped his fingers and made a letter appear in Yoshi's hands. "Just read the letter."

Dreamland

In the kingdom of Dreamland, a pink puffball was running around without a care in the world.

Kirby was happily running, looking for more food. Preferably, the ideal food was cake or something similar.

"Hi there! Do you have a moment?"

"Poyo?" Kirby turned his body to find Master Hand with a letter. "Hiiiii!"

"You're Kirby, right?" Master Hand asked.

"Poyo!" Kirby said in a cheerful tone.

"I'm going to take that as a yes." He snapped his fingers, causing a letter to appear at Kirby's feet.

Outskirts of Corneria

On the outskirts of the city Corneria, Fox was walking around looking for someone.

(Where is this guy?) Fox thought as he countinued to search. (Could this be a trap set up by Wolf? Either way, I should be careful.)

"Hello there."

Out of instinct, Fox pulled out his blaster and aimed it in the direction.

"Don't shoot! I'm friendly!"

"What the!?" Instead of a person, Fox found himself pointing his blaster at a giant floating hand. "Are you the guy that called me?"

"Yes, I am. Now can you please point that thing somewhere else?"

Fox holstered his blaster. "What do you want?"

Master Hand snapped his fingers, and a letter appeared in Fox's hands. "I wanted to give you this."

"So you wasted all this time just to deliver a letter?"

"Pretty much."

"You do know you could've just mailed this to me, right?"

"Uh...Would you look at the time? See ya!" Master Hand snapped his fingers again and dissapeered.

Viridian Forest

"Pikachu?"

"Jiggly?"

"Seriously, can you say anything other than that!?" Master Hand exclaimed. "You know what, screw it." He snapped his fingers, and two letters appeared, one for Pikachu and the other for Jigglypuff.

Mute City

Hidden behind a wall in Mute City was a hidden room. This was the room of a famed ex-bounty hunter.

C. Falcon was polishing the Blue Falcon. After a few minutes, his own reflection was visible.

"Hello there handsome!" C. Falcon said to his own reflection. "You look awesome today!"

"You have got to be kidding me."

C. Falcon turned around to find Master Hand. "What are you looking at?"

"Something that I want to unsee," Master Hand said.

"Whatever." The captain turned back around until he realized who he was talking too. Once turning back around, the hand was gone, and in his place was a letter.

Onett

In the town of Onett, Ness was talking to Master Hand as if it were completely normal.

"So let me get this straight," Master Hand said. "You're not at all phased that you're talking to a giant floating hand."

"That's about right," Ness replied.

"Are you kidding me!? Everyone else I talked to either gave me a weird look or tried to kill me!"

"You're talking to a kid that fights evil trash cans."

"...Touché." Master Hand snapped his fingers to make a letter appear in Ness' hands. "I'm just going to leave before this gets any weirder." He snapped his fingers a second time, causing him to dissapeer.

The twelve receivers opened their letters and read the message that came with it.

Greetings.

If you are reading this, congratulations! You have been selected to join the first ever Super Smash Bros fighting tournament with eleven other people. The prize for winning is also well worth it. Enclosed within this letter is also a device that will allow you to travel to the World of Trophies, where the tournament will be held. Look for a building with the emblem on envelope. I look forward to seeing you there!

From,

Master Hand