Super Smash Bros: Brawl!

Note: I still don't own the characters… and now that the game's closer to release, it'll be easier to continue the story. Sorry for such a long wait!

Chapter II: Grand Brawl Plaza

A light had flashed and Mario felt his insides being tarred apart. On his side he could hear the screams of Luigi who probably was experiencing a similar experience. And then, in a second all of it was over. Mario found himself, Princess Peach, Luigi and Bowser in the middle of a courtyard… next to a grand fountain made of marble.

Bowser was the first to react, "Mario! What type of voodoo magic did you do? Where's my beautiful castle! Where's my powerful Koopa Troop? This is no fair! You ruin everything!"

Mario shook his head in response, and looked at Luigi who had his face in the grass still crying from the battle a short time ago. Peach observed the area and said quietly, "I don't think we're in the Mushroom Kingdom any more."

Bowser erupted, "You think! Stupid Princess… even though you have your good looks, you really aren't very bright. I wonder what type of people would elect you as its leader. Hey--- Ouch!" Peach reacted quickly enough with a punch into Bowser's chest which sent him back a few feet. "Mario! Keep her away from me," he cried, "She could hurt someone."

"Welcome to the Brawl Planet," said an odd cackling voice.

"Who said that," responded Bowser fearing even more pain. Bowser looked across the courtyard but there was no one there. He looked upwards into the sky but no one was flying above.

"Down here," coughed the voice grimly. Mario and his friends joined Bowser as he gazed downward looking a small blue thing in the eye. The "blue thing" was carrying a little gold sword.

"Aw… that's cute," laughed Bowser cruelly, "Are you someone's little pet… or a butler of some sort. I like the mask you're wearing… is it some kind of Holiday."

"I'll have you know," said the blue thing annoyed, "that I am one of the strongest fighters in the Universe! I could destroy you right now if I was allowed to, you stupid turtle."

Bowser continued laughing and barked, "Oh yes! You and your toy sword could do plenty of damage to me. Oh this is precious."

Princess Peach tried to distract their mysterious newcomer from Bowser's comments, "So… who exactly are you?"

The blue thing lit up, "Why, my name is Metaknight! I fight for the greatness of my home world and for honor and for the damsels." Bowser continued to laugh but Mario looked beyond Metaknight's statements into his physical stature. Metaknight was small yet seemed agile and had wings at his side. His small sword shined brightly in the sunlight.

"Anyway," he continued, "My job is to lead you into a place only known as Brawl Plaza. Once we get there, you will understand why you have been brought here--- Red Cap." He stared at Mario with a gleam in his eye like a snake readying its opponent but that look soon disappeared. Metaknight motioned for them to follow. Mario lifted Luigi off the ground who was wiping off the last of his tears and the group followed Meta Knight.

They walked away from the marble fountain and towards the edge of the large courtyard. Mario saw a huge building with glass doors like he had never seen before. Luigi gasped as they entered into it. It was one of the most beautiful buildings he had ever seen, filled with soft carpets like those in Peach's Castle and brown desks.

"Welcome to Grand Brawl Plaza… and this place… the Smash Hotel!" said a voice out of nowhere. Mario and Luigi looked about but could find no answer for the location of the voice.

"Just ignore him," sighed Metaknight, "He's just some announcer guy they hired for the tou--- the vacation. He gets annoying after a while but if you tune him out, he'll shut up."

"Wait," smiled Bowser, "So this is like an expense-paid vacation!"

"Yes," said Metaknight softly, "I guess you could call it that."

"Sweet! I'm gonna go try out the Kiddy Pool!" exclaimed Bowser as he ran with such speed that Mario forgot for a moment that his greatest foe was one of the slowest people in the Universe. With Bowser out of the picture, the conversation now began to move more smoothly.

"So… why we're we given this "vacation"?" asked Peach.

"Well… there is one catch I guess," said Metaknight, "You, Luigi and the idiotic large one get to enjoy all of the hotel's facilities but Mr. Mario here has to come to a little party. That's it and then you can enjoy your stay."

"A party?!" said Luigi finally beginning to speak, "Can I come Mario?"

Mario shook his head and pointed towards the pool. Luigi nodded and headed towards the pool while Peach looked Mario in the eye and smiled. "I'll go get the rooms for us!"

Alone now, Mario followed Metaknight into the near elevator. The door shut and the two stood silently in the elevator.

"They say a lot about you," said Metaknight in a soft appraising voice, "that you're some type of hero, the greatest fighter in the Universe. I say," he surveyed Mario yet again, "that every fight you've had so far is luck. You're worthless as far as I'm concerned. The Great Metaknight knows no equals. I will defeat you first and your fat friend is next."

The elevator door opened up into a private room and Mario walked cautiously in to a small hallway as Metaknight crept ahead. The hallway opened up into a lounge where a man in yellow stood along with a man clothed in green.

"Mario!" exclaimed the man in yellow, "Long time no see!"

"Wario?" replied Mario confused.

"It's been too long but now that the company's doing great, I have a little off time. I even brought a friend of mine!" Wario laughed as he pointed towards the man next to him. "I call him "Tingle" because he never speaks a Tingle. Quite cute, don't you think Mario?"

Mario looked oddly at his former nemesis, wondering if he had finally cracked. Mario looked up at "Tingle" and observed him as Metaknight had done Mario. The green man had a polished sword with a blue handle and sharp tip; he also had a large pouch that a couple of rocks could fit in as well as a boomerang in his pocket and a bow hung over his back.

Metaknight looked at all of them and laughed, "My foes… as of now. What a weak bunch." Wario fumed but Mario ignored Metaknight. Tingle did not move at all. "I guess its time that you find out why you're here. For real," he said as he turned towards Mario.

"This is the Brawl Planet. This is a place that can not be reached easily from your planet and has been selected to hold a fighting tournament of grandiose standards. The tournament will not begin immediately as we have yet to select all participants. You may enjoy all of the pleasures this place has to offer but when the time comes you will fight, whether you choose to or not." With that Metaknight gave Mario one last look and moved out of the room leaving Mario alone with Wario and Tingle.

"Creepy guy, eh, Mario. Well, I have to get moving. I have a business call coming in." Wario shuffled at of the room as well leaving Mario alone with the silent man.

The man in green sighed silently with his sad eyes looking out the window beyond the plaza, past the hills, dreaming of home.