So uh, new story by me! NessXLucas of course! I'm really at a loss of what to say right now, so please enjoy Chapter 1 of this story! If you can, that is.
(And to the people who read my current status on my profile before I posted this story) In the end, I never found Phineas and Ferb to help me figure out what I should do for the remainder of my summer. I went over to their house, but it turns out they were on the moon... AGAIN. And about the motivation problem... yeah, it came back just like that *snaps fingers* I'm pretty surprised.


"Lucas!" I hear a voice calling out to me.

"LUCAS!" This time, it's louder.

"LUUCAAASSSSSS WAKE UPPPP!" I feel a finger flick my ear.

"W-WHAT?" I flip open my eyelids and shot up from my bed, looking around. I hold my pained ear.

"Good, you're awake!" My brother Claus smiles at me. So he's the one who flicked my ear. I groan quietly, as I slip back under my bedsheets and close my eyes again.

"Lucas! You gotta wake up! Dad has the letter coming from Master Hand, for Super Smash Brothers Brawl!" He shakes me. "C'mon! We want to know if you got in!"

"I don't care!" I say grouchily, flipping my blanket over my head. And I didn't, I really didn't. Because I probably didn't get in anyways...

Just about two weeks ago, I got a letter from Master Hand telling me I've been chosen to audition to become a newcomer in Super Smash Brothers Brawl, aka, SSBB. Of course, at first I didn't want to go because it said something about fighting. However, I still went because in the letter, it read, "You have no choice. You must come to audition." So I had to.

But I'm absolutely, positively sure that I didn't get in. Why? Well, because I basically set Master Hand's training room on fire and seriously injured his brother. It all went like this...

Okay so, me, Master Hand, and his brother Crazy Hand were all in the training room together, and I was currently showing them my moves and PSI powers. So when I summoned my PK Fire on the sandbag, I expected it to just be a simple blast at it. But who knew that thing was flammable? It caught on fire, causing the floor to catch on fire, and then soon enough, the WHOLE room on fire! Of course, I tried to put it out, and I did. With my PK freeze. However, Crazy Hand was standing in the way at the moment, so he froze along the way too. Then being the jumpy person I am, I tried breaking the block of ice Crazy Hand was trapped in, with a hard hit from my stick. The only thing that did was hit the block of ice towards the nearest wall, causing it to shatter into a billion icy pieces. That did seem to get him out, but the knock into the wall and extreme temperatures of being frozen really injured Crazy Hand...

Then a few moments after that, Master Hand floated to me with a small smile. It was as if he was stifling a laugh.

He told me that my performance was interesting, and that he'll think about recommending me as a newcomer into Brawl. But we all know what that means. It was another way of saying, "so long!" and then, he teleported me back home. End of story.

"C'MOOON LUUUUCAAASSS!" Claus pulled off my blanket completely. Now my whole body was showing.

"No!" I say, irritated. I pick up my pillow and put it over my face.

It's not like I was sad about possibly not getting in, to be honest, I don't even care. I just really didn't want to get out of bed.

"THAT'S IT!" Claus ripped my pillow from my hands, and threw it to the side. Then he picked me up, in a messy bridal style. "You are getting out of bed whether you like it or not!"

"Clauusss!" I whine, "Let me go!" I try to wiggle out of his grasp, but no avail. Darn his incredible strength... All well, at least I didn't have to walk.

I give up as he carries me out of my room and down our brown carpeted stairs. When he reached the bottom, he continued on towards the kitchen table, and put me down on my usual seat. As soon as he did, my mom, Hinawa, placed a plate with an omelette on it, in front of me. I sigh pleasurably at the sight of it. Oh, omelettes~

"Good morning, Lucas!" she greeted, giving me a little kiss on my forehead, at which I smiled to. Then I started off my morning with a bite of my breakfast, chewing and savoring each bite like it was my last. All went well, but the only thing making it weird was that when everyone took a seat at the table, they started staring directly at me, and only me. I shuffled in my seat, completely uncomfortable. I did try my best to not make eye contact with any of them, and just continued eating my food. However, there is just so much I could tolerate.

"U-Umm... you guys?" I put down my fork and look at them all. "What's wrong?"

When I asked that, my dad Flint, took a letter from his pocket and held it up high. "THIS... IS THE MOMENT OF TRUTH!" he says, getting up from his seat and walking over to me. He placed it carefully in my hands like it was the most precious thing in the world.

Oh yeah, it was the letter Claus was talking about. Great...

"My boy." My dad pats my on the back. "I just want to let you know, if you didn't get in, I won't send you to the adoption center. So don't be ashamed, alright?"

I blink in confusement at my father, then continue the conversation. "Okay dad, it's not like I even cared in the first pl-" I get interrupted by Claus.

"YEAH LUCAS! It's alright if you didn't get in. We'll still love you!" He jumps up from his seat, walks to me, and puts an arm around my shoulder.

"Don't worry you guys, I'll be fine, I swe-" Now my mom interrupts me.

"Sweetie! If you end up feeling upset, we just want you to know, it's okay," she says, also getting up from he seat too. She ruffles my hair gently. "You are perfect just the way you are, and we'll always accept you." Now they were all just invading my personal space.

"Okay, okay, OKAAAAAY!" I yell, scrambling out of my seat and away from them. "I GET IT! Now let me just open my letter to get this whole thing over with already!" I look at the envelope in my hands. It looked pretty basic, the only thing that made it look out of the ordinary is that it literally glowed in the sunlight. I look at everyone again.

They looked at me with nervousness in their eyes. I groan as I tear the whole thing open, not caring about the cool envelope at all. Once inside, I unfolded the letter within and started reading it mentally.

Dear Lucas,

Your performance was certainly... out of this world. And even though it was, you displayed an act of true potential. Your powers are extraordinary, and are definitely ones you shouldn't take for granted. That PK Fire of yours really burnt the training room into a crisp! And your PK Freeze definitely knocked out the fire... along with my brother (LAWL). Great job at the audition. I am proud to honor you as a newcomer in SSBB. Welcome to Brawl.

Sincerely,

Master Hand

Wait a minute, what? I reread those sentences again.

I am proud to honor you as a newcomer in SSBB. Welcome to Brawl.

N-No, there should be some mistake. I look at it more closely.

a newcomer in SSBB. Welcome to Brawl.

My heart starts racing.

Welcome to Brawl.

I held the paper tightly in my hands, which caused it to crumple slightly. Then I looked at my parents with fear in my eyes. "I-I GOT IN...?" I say aloud, still unsure considering how many times I've reread the letter.

"YOU GOT IN?!" they said at the same time, mouths gaping. Clearly they weren't expecting this. I nod, taking a big gulp.

H-How is this even possible? I set Master Hand's training room on fire! I injured his brother! I shouldn't be going over there! If anything, I should be arrested for what I did! My breathing becomes more and more uneasy as time passes by.

"My boy, my boy!" My dad comes up to me with the biggest smile on his face. He scoops me into a tight hug. "I'M SO PROUD!" Then everyone else joins into the hug.

"I just knew you'd get in!" Claus says happily.

"My little boy is finally growing up!" My mom squeezes me with her arms.

However, I didn't really pay attention to them. I was more focused on what will become of me. I tremble. This is a fighting world I'm going to. And there's probably going to be really really big and powerful people there! Just waiting for me to show up so they can bully me and beat me up. Sure, it won't be the first time it will happen, but the thing is... I'll be alone. A frown winds up on my face. An expression that everyone happened to see. They let go of me.

"Huh?" My dad looks me in the face. "Is something wrong Lucas? ...Did you not want to get in?" My family's faces turned from joyous, to disappointed and sad.

I study their expressions. They... they must've really wanted me to go. You know, I have my needs, but when it comes to my family, they always come first. No matter what. So I quickly come up with an excuse for the question.

"O-Oh! It's not that! It's just... I'm really gonna miss you guys when I leave!" I say. They all seemed to buy it.

"Lucas..." my mom says in that gentle and serene voice of hers. She bends down to my height and puts a hand on my shoulder. "Sometimes, when you're growing up, there are sacrifices to be made to become stronger. So don't fret over us, we'll always be here for you." She gives me a smile that no one, no one could argue with.

"EHEM," my dad clears his throat. "It seems you left out the fact that we can visit once every week."

My mom immediately gets up and puts her hands together. "Uh yes, that too!" She laughs nervously.

Once every week, eh? Well, that sort of brings some kind of comfort to me.

"Oh hey, by the way, when's Lucas leaving? Is there a date or something?" Claus asks. Geez, it's like he wants me to leave.

"I think it should be on the letter." My dad holds out his hand and I give him it. Then he studies it. "It does say it! Lucas will leave here at around 10:00 am. A portal will appear in the front of our house to take him."

Everybody looks for a wallclock within the kitchen. They all stop their search once they find a yellow one, just above the entrance into the kitchen.

"...WHICH IS IN ABOUT AN HOUR!" Claus screams. Then everyone joined in with him, except for me. I was pretty calm. I wanted to stay home as much as a could before I left. And maybe, just maybe, I could even be late on purpose. However, that's basically impossible since my family was RUNNING AROUND LIKE CRAZY.

"I-I'll get the luggage from the basement!" My dad pitched in, darting out of the kitchen.

"I'll get Lucas' unfashionable clothes!" Claus runs upstairs. I groan quietly at that comment.

"I'll go get Lucas' underwear and boxers that's hanging outside!" My mom yells. Wait, what?

"MOOOMMMMM!" I whine, "I told you not to dry my undergarments outside! The neighbors could see them!" I abstain from using the word 'underwear' because it's just too embarrassing. In my opinion, that is.

"I'm sorry, honey! But I just can't help it! They look so cute just hanging there!" She smiles at me before heading out to the backyard. I fall back onto a chair and massage my temples.

Well this is just dandy. I groan loudly. Everything is moving so fast! And I've never wanted to punch time in the face so much before. What's so important of me going there anyways? Is there something I will even gain from going there? Money? Oh wait, I remember...

It was just a few minutes before I was leaving for my audition, when my family (excluding Claus, he was out doing something I didn't bother to find out) decided to have a talk with me over this whole thing, at the kitchen table.

"Lucas. I-" My dad hesitates. "I've been having recent feelings... on how I could have raised you better. Given you more opportunities to get to do more things in life."

"Me too," my mom says.

"I-It's okay! I'm perfectly fine with not getting to be out and about, as much!" I try to convince them.

"But being trapped inside the house for your whole life isn't good for your health!" My mom puts on a look of worry.

"But mom, I'm fine!" I insisted.

Why were they only telling me this? What about Claus? He's- oh. Nevermind... if he was anything, he would be the one child that got out to do everything life has to offer at the moment. He's captain of the soccer team he joined, he participates in multiple clubs, he goes in boy scouts when he has the time, and he's helps around Tazmilly, making new friends almost everyday. Wow. Compared to him, I'm pretty useless, aren't I? I... I think I understand a bit better of how my parents feel about this whole thing. They probably felt as if they were being bad parents because they don't have much to offer to me, to get me into the world.

"Lucas, please take a moment to listen to us," my dad says. "We just want what's best for you. And now that chance has come across us."

I nod. So it's all come down to that. Wanting what's best for me.

"My boy." My mom puts her hand in mines. "Please... just try your best during the audition. You can't stay bottled up within our house your whole life. We want you to get out there and shine."

"But I... okay, I will. I promise," I assure them. They were right...

Then after that, I went to the audition, and really did try my best. Which ended up in the burning of Master Hand's training room, and the injury of his brother, Crazy Hand. The things I never told my family when I got home.

I sigh. After a few moments of resting and reflecting back on things, I get off my seat and decided to go up the stairs into my shared room with Claus. I figured I'd want to see what Claus packed up for me. I ascend the stairs and walk until I'm in my room. And surprisingly, he was already done. Stacks of clothing were laid on my bed, ready to be shoved into a luggage my dad was getting.

Claus leans against my dresser as he wipes his forehead to get rid of his sweat. "FINISHED!" He pants. "Heh, they don't call me Claus the fast badass for nothing!"

"No one even calls you that," I say, with a facepalm.

"Exactly. I call myself that," he replies, with a little smirk. "And it makes all the difference."

"Sure it does," I told him sarcastically, "but anyways, thanks for packing up for me."

"No problem! It's the least I could do. You are leaving, after all..." He hung his head down. "I'm gonna miss ya, Lucas."

Aw! He's going to miss me! I reply to that by giving him a really tight hug. A hug he immediately returned.

"You know, I've been thinking about this whole thing... so, will you hear me out?" he says.

"Of course I will."

Claus gently pulls out of the hug and holds my shoulders. He looks me straight in the eye.

"This time, you're on your own. I won't be there to fend for you Lucas. You have to stand up for yourself."

Almost immediately, the feeling of fear and nervousness comes over me again as he continues.

"You gotta stay strong, and make friends. Do whatever to keep you out of trouble! And if someone decides to bully you..." He takes a hand off one of my shoulders and forms a fist in front of me. "FIGHT BACK! Better yet, tell me! So when I come to visit, I'll show em who's boss!"

"B-But."

"NO BUTS! DO AS I SAY! You won't-" he hesitates, "you won't make it through there if you continue being the way you are... this is SSBB we're talking about! A fighting world! If you can't step it up, who knows what'll happen?"

Those words seemed to make me tremble.

He sighs. "Look, I knew you didn't want to go the moment I saw the look on your face when you opened the letter."

I gasp. "You did?"

"Lucas, we're twins. Trust me, I know what goes on in that little mind of yours," he points out, "but anyways, you shouldn't be scared. It's a whole new world of adventure over there! Maybe it'll be more nicer than you think!"

I give him a skeptical look, one that he sighed to.

"Ju-Just do your best. You'll be alright." He gives me a reassuring pat on the back. "And remember, if anything goes wrong, tell me. I'll help you out when I come visit. But until then, handle it yourself. I know you can!" He shakes my shoulder. I gulp, but then give him a small nod. His speech seemed to give me some sort of courage.

"Don't worry Claus, I can do it...?" Even I didn't know.

"You can! I BELIEVE IN YOU!" He smiles widely at me. A smile that always makes me happy for some reason. Because of that, I grin back at him.

"O-Okay Claus! You're right, I can do it!"

"You sure?"

"Yeah!"

"Doesn't sound like it."

"But I am!"

"I'm not feeling it~" He faked a yawn.

"I CAN DO IT!" I jump onto my bed and hold my hands up in the air like a champion. Then I put on a determined face. "I NEED NO ONE! I CAN DEFEND MYSELF! JUST YOU WATCH ME!" I yell. Claus tosses me a smirk.

Now that I think about it... where the heck did all that come from? And why am I feeling so pumped up? Woah, did Claus actually get me to feel this way? Hm, nice one Claus.

"See?" my brother continues on with the conversation. "If you believe in yourself, you may actu-" My mom and dad bursts into our room, holding what they said they would get.

"QUICK! Everyone! Put everything in this luggage!" my dad yells, opening it. Once he did, my brother snapped into action and took my stacked clothing, undergarments, etc. and literally shoved it into the luggage in one go, with my mom's help also.

"H-How much time do we have left?" My mom pants. Everyone looks around my room for a wall clock.

"There's no wall clock in here!" Claus panicks. With that, Flint runs out of the room and descends the stairs four at a time. As soon as he got down there and sees the time, he yells, "5 minutes left!"

Everyone sighed of relief. They got all my stuff ready with 5 minutes to spare! Impressive.

"C'mon Lucas, let's head out into the front yard and wait." My mom puts a hand on my back and leads me out of the room, along with the others. We all complied, and went down the stairs calmly to meet my dad, who was waiting at the bottom. After that, we turned towards the front door, unlocked it, and went outside. The sun beamed hot rays down on us, telling us that it's summer time.

Once outside, Boney ran up to me and literally pounced on me, making me fall onto the fresh and clean grass of our front yard. He licked my face repeatedly while wagging his tail. I laugh.

"B-Boney! Hahahaa! Stop, that tickles!" I smile widely as he did no effort to stop his actions. My family stared happily at me and him. Boney is defintely going to be one of the animals I'll miss a whole lot.

A few minutes passed by, when a huge blue and black portal appeared some feet away in front of us. It twisted and churned the air, tugging me and only me, gently into it. I face it bravely, then look back at my family, who was heading towards me and bringing me into another warm embrace.

"We'll all miss you very, very, much," my mom told me sweetly, "we love you."

"Good luck, my boy. Go there and make me proud!" my dad said next. "We'll be sure to come visit you every week if we can!" He gives me a reassuring squeeze.

"WOOF WOOF!" Boney adds.

"And Lucas." Claus drags my attention to him. "Remember what I told you, alright? Believe in yourself!"

I nod, and they all let go of me. Then I turn towards the portal. I walked to it, dragging my rollable luggage along with me as hesistation appeared wide and clear in my every step. However, I don't look back, no matter what. The things I have coming at me is something I must handle on my own. For once, I'll become stronger, for my family. I promise!

I continued on until I stood only a foot away from the portal and felt the tugging getting more stronger. It was then that I chose to look back at my family. They looked at me, with tears and smiles in all of their eyes as they waved their hands, signaling a goodbye. I smile back at them and wave back, letting tears that I didn't know I was making, roll down my cheeks.

And before I knew it, the portal swallowed me and my luggage up whole. Sending me to this place known as the Brawl World. Then all at once, the courage my brother somehow put inside me, dissipated into thin air. I started feeling tense all over, and worried about what will become of me.

I whimper.

Maybe I'm not as prepared as I thought I was.


And there's Chapter 1! I'll have the next chapter posted somewhat later. I can't promise you that though. Because I plan on making chapters when something comes to mind, and when I'm in one of my typing moods!

Thanks for reading this chapter, and don't forget to stay awesome! :D