Rick Wheeler sat in the Dragonbird, staring out at Smash Mansion. He wasn't sure how they would take it. He was still a wreck from Captain Falcon's death. No greater man had ever lived. Before his death, Falcon had proclaimed Wheeler the new Captain Falcon. It was a great honor, and Rick would live to uphold the ideals Andy Summer fought for, but he wouldn't replace him. He couldn't bring himself to wear the helmet. It was sacrilegious. So he brought it here.
He opened the cockpit, and stepped out, walking toward the door, carrying the helmet close. As he approached the massive door, he took in a deep breath, exhaling as he knocked on it thrice. After the resounding boom quieted for a moment, it slowly opened. A small Italian opened the door. He wore mostly red, with some overalls, and a small red cap with an "M" sat squarely on his head. Though usually a jolly fellow, Mario, as well as the other Smashers, had lost someone who was incredibly important to them. Mario glanced at the helmet and sighed.
"Please, come-a in," Mario said quietly, gesturing toward the nearby living room, a large expanse with huge televisions and other entertainment. No revelry was happening, though. All the Smashers sat quietly, huddled around a couch and staring at the TV, faces ashen. The TV echoed through the room with the sound of Jody Summer's voice.
"My brother was a good man. He was willing to die for me once, and he died for us all again. My hope is that the legacy of Andy, of Captain Falcon, lives on far into the future, inspiring the goodness within us all. He was everything we should be- strong, selfless, smart, humble, and kind. Forever he will be my hero."
Rick's heart hurt for Jody. Now, she had lost her brother twice. He restrained tears, but many of the Smashers did not. Samus Aran was completely broken. Even Boswer was in a despondent silence. Snake was nowhere to be seen. He let them mourn a while, until they were ready for him. After a few minutes, the fighters began to notice him, and the helm in his hands. Fox McCloud requested to see the helm, and Rick handed it off. Fox stroked the golden falcon encrusted on the helm."Goodbye, buddy," he choked, and handed it to Ness. It slowly made it's way though the fighters, lastly making it to Samus. She held it tightly to her chest, weeping bitterly. Peach, Zelda, Rosalina, and Lucina tried to console her, but to no avail. Rick didn't know what else to do here, so he made a silent getaway. Samus ran to her room with the helm, nearly knocking down Snake, who had finally came stumbling out of his room, his shirt stained with tears and whiskey.
