This was an idea I've been having for the longest time.I teamed up with my best friend Name Withheld aka "Twilight Ranger" to write this story. The way we see it, we think, "So what? Other people have other ideas! What the heck! Let's just do the darn thing!" So here it is! The world premiere story of Nintendo Hearts!
Oh, and for the record, I'm sure you all have heard that Sonic has been announced to appear in SSBB, so that makes him and his friends more than qualified enough to appear in my story!
Disclaimer: I do not own a majority of the characters that appear in this story. They are property of Nintendo and Sega. The rest are best on me and friends of mine!
"I've been having these weird thoughts lately… like is any of this real or not…"
Nintendo/Sega presents…
A DJ Shortstop Clue/Twilight Ranger production…
Nintendo Hearts
Simple and Clean
By Utada Hikaru
You're giving me too many things
Lately you're all I need
You smiled at me and said
Don't
get me wrong, I love you
But does that mean I have to meet your father?
When we are older you'll understand
What I meant when I said "No,
I don't think life is quite that simple."
When you walk away
You don't hear me say please
Oh baby, don't go
Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight
It's hard to let it go
Hold me
Whatever lies beyond this morning
Is a little later on
Regardless of warnings the future doesn't scare me at all
Nothing's like before
Hold me
Whatever lies beyond this morning
Is a little later on
Regardless of warnings the future doesn't scare me at all
Nothing's like before
(Song End)
X X X X X
A young boy walked through a dark area atop a large platform. He wielded a "Dream Sword". Sketched on the platform was Mario, with smaller portraits above him of Luigi, Princess Peach, Yoshi, and Bowser. Shadowy creatures began to appear all around. The boy prepared himself for battle. A voice guided him as he vanquished each "Shadow" that attacked him.
"Jonan. There will be times you have to fight. Keep your light burning strong. BEHIND YOU!"
Jonan turned around, and another large group of Shadows attacked him. He growled, then ran head on into the group of Shadows and attacked!
"The day you will open the door is both far off and very near…"
Jonan dropped to his knees, panting.
"The closer you get to light, the greater your shadow becomes."
Jonan looked up to see a large wave of shadows about to engulf him! He quickly stood up and gasped, then attempted to run away.
"Don't be afraid. And don't ever forget… You hold the mightiest weapon of all… You are the one who will open the door…"
The shadows swallowed the whole area. After that… darkness…
Complete blackness…
Until…
A flow of rushing, cold water pours down on the boy's face! Jonan suddenly sat up from his position of laying against a tree in a park! His arms flailing all over the place. He quickly grabbed his shirt and dried himself off.
"What the… What the heck was that all about?!"
A female stood over him laughing. "Jonan, you lazy bum! I know I'd find you over here sleeping!"
"Whoa! Kadee!" Jonan said, standing up. "You got it all wrong!" he began to look up into the sky. "I heard someone calling… was it a dream?"
"Mm Hmm." Kadee said. "Well while you're over here sleeping, some of us has work to do."
"OH!" Jonan said. "The raft! That's right! I got tired looking for supplies, and then I went to rest for a moment… then fell asleep."
"That was some 'rest'." Kadee said. "Come on, come take a look at it!"
"Take a look at it… does that mean you guys finished the boat!?" Jonan said.
Kadee nodded.
The two of them ran off to the harbor like area of the park. They were building a boat to enter in a boat race.
Bios
Name – Jonan / Age – 14
Name – Kadee / Age – 14
Name – Lars / Age – 15
Kadee lead Jonan to the docks, where their new boat sat in wait. It was a small wooden boat with a sheet for a sail. It was big enough to hold 3 people.
"WHOA! THIS IS SWEET!! OUR BOAT!! ITS FINALLY DONE!!" Jonan said, excited.
"Mm hmm! We're going to win that race for sure!" Kadee said.
"Hmph!" came a voice from behind them. Their other friend, Lars, walked past them holding 2x4s under one arm and holding a tool box with the other. "You mean MY boat is finally done. I finished it while you two were off goofing around. What were you doing, scarfing down Paopu fruit together or something?"
Jonan turned red. His hands began to shake from nervousness. "O-OF COURSE NOT!! HOW DARE YOU!!"
"Relax. I'm just kidding." Lars laughed as he walked away to return the items he was holding. "You're so uptight, Jonan!"
"Grrr… punk!" Jonan said as he watched him walk off.
Lars returned moments later, and the three friends sat on the ship, staring off at the lake and the park scenery.
"You know, lately I've been wondering…" Lars started. "Are there other worlds out there? Worlds greater than the one we live on? And if so, why is it that we're confined to this boring place?"
Jonan laid back with his arms behind his head. "Who knows? Some folks believe there's life on other planets… and they get thrown into those crazy houses."
"I'm serious, man!" Lars said. "One of these days, I'm gonna leave this planet… and explore new worlds. I'll start a new and exciting life out there. Life here on Earth is so BORING!"
"And when that happens, I'll be right there by your side! I'd like to see what's out there too!" Jonan said.
Lars gave a smile. "I wouldn't have it any other way!"
"Well, while you boys are off in fantasy land, I made this!" Kadee said as she held up a star-like shell. "A Thalassa shell! It's a lucky charm! Here's to having a safe and victorious race!"
"Cool! I say we put it on the mast." Jonan said. "This is gonna be so SWEET!"
The sun had began to set. The three friends sailed their boat over to the garage, where it was locked up by park rangers for safe keeping. They all began to walk home.
"Well, I'll see you tomorrow guys!" Kadee said.
"See ya, Kadee!" Jonan said. "Wake up early cuz we have a race to win tomorrow!"
Kadee gave a wink, then left for home. Jonan smiled as she walked away.
"Here." Lars said as he tossed a star-like fruit to Jonan.
"Huh? What's this? Is this a… Paopu Fruit?" Jonan asked.
"If two people share the Paopu Fruit, their destinies become intertwined. They'll remain a part of each other's lives, no matter what." Lars explained. He then put his hand on Jonan's shoulder. "Shouldn't you be sharing this with Kadee before our big race?"
"W-W-WHAT?!" Jonan said, shocked.
Lars took his hand back and crossed his arms, making a devilish grin. "Because if you wont, I WILL!"
"WHAT THE CRAP!? JUST A DARN MINUTE!!" Jonan said.
Lars began to laugh uncontrollably. "Kidding! I'm just yankin' your chain!" he then started to walk away, wiping a tear from his eye. "Later!"
Jonan growled. Clinching a tight fist, he crushed the Paopu Fruit in his right hand. "WHO DOES HE THINK HE IS?!"
He looked at his hand, where the fruit was crushed. "AWWWW, NASTY!!!" he said.
X X X X X X X
In a far off galaxy on another world stood the famous Mushroom Kingdom. It was home to the Toads, the Mushroom people (obviously), the Donut Plains, and the tropical Yoshi's Island. At the end of the Mushroom City, Toad Town, was the home of the kingdom's greatest champion, Mario! He lived there with his younger brother Luigi.
One faithful day, a Paratroopa mail delivery man by the name of Parakarry fluttered through the sky. He caught a glimpse through the clouds at a small house that was in the middle of a wooded area. He then began his decent. The house was a little cabin, with the name "MARIO" written on a plaque hanging over the door. Not once touching the ground, Parakarry landed by the mailbox, opened it, and placed a letter gently inside. He shut the mailbox door, then hollered,
"MAIL CALL!!"
He then flapped his wings til he made his ascent, and soon, he was out of sight.
A few moments later, a man dressed in blue overalls and a green shirt, a green cap, and a silky stylish mustache walked out of the house. Luigi yawned, then walked over to the mailbox in a drunk like manner. It was obvious that the plumber had just stumbled out of bed.
"… thought it was Mario's turn to get the mail…" Luigi grumbled as he walked to the mailbox. He opened it and pulled the letter out. He noticed that the letter was addressed to him. This shot a smile across the wily plumber's face.
"HEEEEEEEEEY MAAAAAAAAAAAAARIO!! I GOT A LETTER!! I GOT A LETTER!!" Luigi shouted. "Hopefully it doesn't involve a haunted mansion…" He thought. He looked around, but Mario never showed up. "Huh?" Luigi walked inside and began to look around their tiny cottage.
"MARIO! MARIO!! … Mario?"
Luigi realized that Mario wasn't in the house. He bed was nicely made, as if he never slept there. The leftover pasta dinner from the other night was still in the fridge. Luigi shrugged, then walked over to the table and sat down. He opened his letter and began to read it. "That Mario… probably off on another adventure, as usual… looks like I gotta hold down the… oh no… OH NO!!" Luigi thought. As he read his letter, his mouth dropped. The letter read:
Dear Luigi,
Please forgive me for leaving so suddenly, but trouble is brewing and there's no time to lose. I'm not sure why, but the stars have been blinking out, one by one. I hate to leave you yet again, but I have to check this out. I must ask you a REEEEALY important favor: There is someone out there with a sword. This sword is the key to our survival. I need you and your other "companion" to find him and stick with him. Got it? Without that sword, we are all doomed. Go to Princess Peach's Castle to learn more about this situation.
Mario
PS: I left the pasta for you as a going away present.
Upon reading this letter, Luigi passed out. He was out for a good while. When he came to, he noticed that he wasn't in front of his and his brother's house anymore. He was in the middle of the throne room of Princess Peach's Castle. He slowly stood up and looked around.
"Ah, Master Luigi! You've awaken!"
"AAHH!!" Luigi shrieked as he jumped upward. He turned around and noticed that he was in the presence of Princess Peach and her loyal steward, Toadsworth, and elderly Toad.
"Oh Luigi! Is it true… Is Mario really gone?" asked a worried Peach.
"Sadly yeah… I got this letter today. Something about trouble brewing and a sword being the key to our survival… and to learn more about this at the castle." Luigi said.
"It must be the prophecy…" Toadsworth said.
Luigi began to shake. "Pr-prophecy? W-what prophecy?"
"When darkness engulfs the worlds, the legendary heroes will rise to shine the light of justice…" Toadsworth said. "Please, wait here." The elder began to walk down the hallway. His echoes rang through the hall, "huff, I say!"
"Th-this cant be good…" Luigi said.
"I know. And if Mario is already going, I'm sure we're in good hands." Peach said.
"Yeah… you're right! Well, I'll you'll excuse me, I'll be going back home now… call me if you need me… like a Bowser attack or something…" Luigi said as he tried to strut out of the room.
"Wait! Luigi!" Peach called after him.
A Toad emerged in the doorway, blocking Luigi's path. "Princess Peach! We have guests" he said. "Our friends from the Neighboring Sega-verse… Sonic's friends are here!"
"Oh goodie!! Send them in immediately!" Peach said with a smile.
The Toad turned around. "Ok! Come on in!"
As the Toad stood aside, Miles "Tails" Prower, Knuckles the Echidna, and Amy Rose walked down the hall and approached Peach.
"Princess… it's a pleasure to see you again. It's been too long!" Knuckles said.
"The pleasure is all ours! You all look well! I'm sure you all remember Luigi!" Peach said.
"Whats up?!" Luigi said as he walked up to the group.
"How's it hangin?! Where's Mario?" Knuckles asked.
"Um… He's kind of taking care of a… crisis." Luigi said.
Peach began to look around. "And… Where might Sonic be?"
"That's why we came here… we figured he'd be here!" Tails said.
"Can you believe him?! He took off without telling me! ME! His girlfriend!!" Amy shouted in a fit of rage. Tails and Knuckles looked at each other with the trademark anime sweat drop falling from the back of their heads.
"Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigggggggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhttttttt…" Knuckles said.
"Sonic left us this letter, and we all came here as fast as we could." Tails said as he handed Peach the letter. Luigi peered over Peach's shoulder. The two of them gasped.
"This looks exactly like the letter Mario left for YOU, Luigi!" Peach said.
"N-no doubt! Sonic must have gone to investigate the disappearance of the worlds!" Luigi said.
"So we came here to learn more of this 'key'" Tails said.
Knuckles stepped forward. "And we came to…"
"I am so sorry to have kept you waiting, my princess, Master Luigi!"
Everyone turned around as Toadsworth walked towards the group, with a scroll tucked under his arm. "Oh dear! Master Tails! Master Knuckles! Mistress Amy! To whom do we owe this visit?"
"They're here for the same reason I am…" Luigi said.
"Yes. Sonic has taken off… just like Mario!" Peach said.
"Well then… let's not waste another second!" Toadsworth said. He guided the others to a coffee table next to Peach's throne. He then opened the scroll, which reveal writing, and a few pictures. One that caught everyone's eye was a boy holding a crystal Excalibur-like blade with the Nintendo Logo on the handle and the N (the N64) logo embedded on the blade. Next to him was a man cladded in green and a orange fox like creature with two tails.
"Look Tails! That looks just like you!" Amy said as she pointed at the picture.
"Yeah! But… why am I on here… am I…"
"Yes! Master Tails, you are, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the legendary heroes!" Toadsworth said.
"What?! Why aren't I on there?!" Knuckles shouted.
"Luigi! Look! That has to be you!" Peach said.
"Me?! N-no way! I'm not cut out for this hero stuff! Maybe its that other guy… what's his name? Vector?" Luigi said.
The group looked at one another, then began to laugh out loud!
"OH THAT WAS FUNNY!!" Knuckles said.
"But seriously… what can I do?!" Luigi said.
"It seems Master Luigi and Master Tails are the chosen two to accompany the wielder of the N-Sword in sealing away the impending darkness that is said to swallow the worlds." Toadsworth said.
Luigi began to shake in terror.
"Well if we must, we'll do it!! Right Luigi?!" Tails said.
Luigi was too busy cowering to hear the young fox.
"Hey Look!" Amy said. She pointed at a picture on the scroll that shows a space ship traveling to a distant planet.
"Wow! Tails, are you supposed to build THAT?!" Peach asked.
"Hmmmm… that's a design I've never seen before! Maybe… just maybe…"
"There's no need, Master Tails! That apparatus exists… it is the legendary starship Gradius!" Toadsworth said.
"Gradius?!" Everyone said in unison.
"… Don't you mean Vic Viper?" Luigi said quietly.
"We've a lot of planning to do…" Tails said. "Sonic and Mario are WAY ahead of us! We have to leave, right now Luigi!"
"Uh… su-sure! We'll find Mario… then he can do the rest!" Luigi said.
"No!" Knuckles said. "You have to find that boy with the sword!"
"But how?" Tails asked.
"There's only one place to look… the place where those who lost their worlds to the Darkness ends up… Traverse Town.
"Awww… how awful!" said Peach and Amy.
"Where is this town?" Knuckles asked.
Toadsworth pulled out a map of the galaxy. It looked like a basic layout of a solar system, but the difference was all of the planets looked the same. They were all gray. The only ones that one could see was the Mushroom Kingdom planet and Traverse Town, which was right next to it. "This is a map of our solar system. It's magical, indeed! Because once you enter a world's atmosphere…" Toadworth pointed at one of the gray planets. "That world will form on your map!"
"Interesting!" Tails said.
"I see…" Luigi said.
"Ok! Let's prepare, then leave right away!!" Tails said.
Everyone nodded, and began to prepare for the trip. Luigi stood there, wondering how he got into this. "How did I get myself into this mess? They know I'm not cut out for this adventuring stuff… HOW DID I EVEN GET HERE?!"
X X X X X X X X X X X
Jonan laid on his bed in his room, staring out the window. "I wonder what that dream was about that I had earlier… are there other worlds out there? And what is this darkness about?" He thought. It was then that he began to hear a voice:
"Tied to the darkness… soon to be completely eclipsed. You know not what lies beyond the door… You know nothing… you understand nothing…"
Jonan suddenly sat up. "What was that?!" He said. He glimpsed out the window to the sounds of heavy winds. It looked as if a storm was coming. "A storm? In the middle of the summer?! OH MY GOD!" He saw a dark portal in the sky. It looked as if tiny objects were dropping from them (via Tetris).
"This cant be good… I hope Lars and Rachelle are ok… THE BOAT!!" Jonan said out of fear. He quickly threw on some a short sleeved shirt with a built in hood, some blue pants, and his shoes, then grabbed his jacket, then ran outside toward the impending danger. "If anything happens to that boat, then all that hard work was for nothing!!" He dashed out of his house and ran towards Clock Tower Park, not yet knowing of the great destiny that awaits him.
As Jonan dashes headfirst into danger, Tails and Luigi prepare for their great adventure. Their roads will soon meet, so stay tuned for the next chapter!! See you then!!