A/N: My first foray into Super Smash Brothers fanfics, tell me what you think !
Ike wiped some sweat from his face. He took a deep breath as he swung his sword, Ragnell, down into the earth, and flames burst out from the earth, burning everything in front of him. Ike took his sword out of the ground and swung it effortlessly over his shoulder.
His Eruption move was ready for combat. He looked up at the sky, and grinned. At least the sky, the stars, were the same.
He walked back towards the direction of the Mansion, his new home for the next year or so. He had chosen this fate, so he wouldn't complain. And he looked forward to fighting some of the opponents this place offered, such as the bounty hunter, Captain Falcon, or the Hero of Time, Link.
Mario, the plumber, especially intrigued Ike. And many more were there, and many were still on their way. Some that looked powerful, and some that didn't. But they all had one trait in common.
They were all Smashers.
Inside the Smash Mansion
The living room was a big place. Couches and bean bags littered the floor, and it was a good place to relax and unwind after battles. For the few months before the Smash began, it was a good place for the Smashers to hang out, and maybe learn more about each other. There was a giant plasma television, but it didn't display many actual TV shows. It's main feature was what Mario had come to see.
Mario looked up at the big screen. It showed all the contestants that were currently in the Mansion. It also flashed when a new arrival came in, and gave out background information on the newcomer, his/her battle style, etc. However, the screen never gave the person's main weakness; such knowledge had to be figured out, and if you couldn't, you didn't belong in the Mansion anyway.
"Hey, have you heard the rumor, Mario?" Fox asked as he walked up to Mario and took a seat next to him.
Mario shook his head, and Fox went on, "They say that Ness might not be coming back."
"What?" Mario asked incredulously, as Samus and Kirby sat down near Fox.
"I'm not sure, but some people say Ness wasn't supposed to be in the previous Smashes. And this new guy, his name's Lucas, he's supposed to replace Ness."
Samus shook her head sadly. "Take out one of our own? He was there from the beginning; how could he be replaced?" She had always liked the happy youth; he was a good fighter, and he had always had a bit of a crush on Samus. He was very sweet as well. She remembered Ness, blushing, and giving her flowers after a match, then running in embarrassment.
"Lucas?" Mario asked, "The little blond boy?" These Onett children weren't to be taken lightly; if Lucas was anything like his predecessor, he would have powerful abilities at his disposal, such as PK Fire or PK Cross, like Ness had had.
"Yeah, that's him. He's not from Eagleland, though, I think he said he was from the Nowhere Islands-" Fox began.
"Look! Someone's coming!" Kirby pointed at the screen, which was now flashing brightly.
The image was that of a darkened silhouette, and the words, WARNING! CHALLENGER APPROACHING!
"Come on, let's-a go!" Mario said, running through the doors of the Mansion, with Samus, Kirby and Fox following.
They ran outside, and the commotion attracted other Smashers. Mario saw Yoshi and Donkey Kong walk up near them out of the corner of his eye.
But he was more focused on the stars. One shone extremely bright.
"There!" Fox shouted, pointing at the bright star, "He's coming!"
"What makes you think it's a he?" Samus asked.
"Be quiet, it's getting closer!"
Kirby was right; the falling star was closing in fast. It hit the ground about a mile away. Mario and the others ran. They stopped at the small crater and peered over it, to see-
A young boy. He wore a pink vest over a black shirt, jeans, a pink hat, and black shoes. He wore a yellow backpack, and had on a belt, with red and white balls strapped onto them. He also held one of these balls in his hand.
Mario jumped into the crater and helped the boy up.
"You okay?" Mario asked, as the boy opened his eyes.
"Uhh, yeah!" The boy smiled, "Thanks!"
Somewhere
A phone rang. The man scowled as he answered it.
"Snake," the voice said, not even waiting for so much as a hello, "Sorry to bother you, but I've got big news!!"
"What?" Snake asked gruffly, "Not another absurd objective, I hope."
"Are you familiar with Super Smash Brothers?"
Smash Mansion
The boy's name was Red. Surprisingly enough, he didn't have any powers, any attacks.
"So how do you plan to fight?" Captain Falcon asked.
"I fight using my Pokemon." Red replied casually as he threw a Pokeball in the air.
A small blue turtle came out. It ran around happily.
"Squirtle, Ivysaur, and Charizard. They're my Pokemon. They'll do the fighting for me."
Everyone nodded and mumbled their approval, except for Pikachu and Jigglypuff, who looked very, very shocked.
"So Red, are you coming to training with us?" Link asked, as he got up and started swinging his sword, "Me, Mario, and Kirby are going to the Battlefield to do a little friendly competition. We could use a fourth."
"Nah," Red explained, "I gotta work on some combos and moves with my Pokemon, and I don't think I'm ready for any Smashing just yet."
"Okay," Link said, "Samus, how about you?"
"Eh, I'm going to pass on that one," Samus said, "I'm not very enthusiastic about the thought of showing anyone the new tricks I've come up with."
"Man," Link said, turning to Mario, "No one wants to train tomorrow!"
"Eh," Mario shrugged, "We'll find someone."
Battlefield
Link, Kirby, and Mario started fighting. The Battlefield had been redone; more flora and fauna.
Because of the new design, no one paid much attention to the box in the background.
I'm on reconnaissance duty.
Link threw his Gale Boomerang. Mario jumped in the air, and dove at Link. Link rolled out of the way and slashed at Mario.
Reconnaissance? Of what kind?
Kirby came down from the sky in the form of a rock. Mario slid under it, and Kirby transformed back, and dove to the side.
Knowing your enemy is the quickest path to victory.
Snake threw the box off as Mario and Link stopped and looked at the new arrival.
"It's showtime!"