After about 30 minutes of anticipated waiting the tournament was finally able to begin. Critics quickly grabbed their notepads and got ready to write their reviews, everyone cheered as the announcer grabbed the microphone, ready to announce the first match.

"Goooooooooooood afternoon, Smash fans!" the announcer said in an ecstatic tone. Everyone cheered.

"It is now time for the moment you have all been waiting for!" the announcer said "It is time for the first time in 6 years to begin a brand new tournament fooooorrrr..." the announcer held his microphone to the crowd.

The crowd responded back in their loudest voices "SUPER! SMAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSHHHHHH! BROTHERRRRRRRSSSSSS!"

In the entrance hall from the locker room, Mario was peaking out, happy about how excited the crowd was for this amazing tournament. This is one of the biggest moments of his life. About 99% of the crowd their were Mario fans. And he wanted to show that 99% that he still had it in him.

"Hey, Mario" said a voice from behind him

Mario turned around and saw a princess in a pink dress and a green plumber which kind of looked like Mario, but a bit taller.

"Hello, Peach. Hello, Luigi." said Mario waving

"We just wanted to wish you luck in your match against Sonic, big bro." said Luigi

"Thanks," replied Mario

"Hey, Mario? There's something that's been bugging me this whole time ever since you were called to Master Hand's office." said Peach

"What's that, my love?" asked Mario

"Well," Peach was hesitant "Why exactly were you called into the office?"

Mario felt pale. He started to remember those words that Master Hand said.

That is why I am trusting you two not to tell anyone.

"Oh, nothing" replied Mario "We just got our pay checks for arriving, that's all."

Mario had a suspicious grin on his face. Luigi and Peach were suspicious on Mario.

"Is there something you're not telling us?..." said Luigi twitching his mustache in a goofy fashion

"What? No. Why would I lie to my girlfriend and my own brother?" said Mario feeling sweat around his cheeks.

There was a long pause, when suddenly, the announcer was getting ready to announce the match. This caused the crowd to erupt in a huge blow.

"Well, that's my cue. Wish me luck." said Mario

"Oh, good luck, Mario." said Peach kissing him on the cheek

"Yeah," said Luigi " You're gonna need it. You might be seeing me in the final match." Luigi said with a devilish grin

"Oh, well, I'll see you there bro." said Mario grinning back

Mario stepped onto the trophy plate and turned into a trophy. Luigi and Mario waved goodbye as a crane picked up Mario and prepared to throw him into the arena.

"Let's meet out Smashers for the first match of this tournament!" the announcer said in his ecstatic voice

The crane threw Mario onto the arena in a perfect throw and the trophy landed perfectly onto the arena. Everyone cheered knowing who that trophy was.

The base of the trophy glowed and the trophy glowed a bright light. Once that bright light cleared, a red infamous plumber shown in front of the crowd. The crowd blasted into loud cheers after they saw their favorite plumber appear right in front of them.

"It's-a-me! Mario!" said Mario with his infamous quote that has been notifying ears since 1996.

"Introducing the first Smasher, from the Mushroom Kingdom! He is Mr. Video Game Himself: Marrrriiioooooooooooooo!" the announcer said in his loud voice.

The crowd cheered as Mario fans held up their signs. There were even 5 guys with red-painted chests that had each letter of Marios name in order and in white. As you could tell, Mario is very popular. In the distance, Mario found Peach and Luigi waving at him. Mario tilted his cap for a greeting.

That reaction ended pretty soon though. Because as you know, the second trophy was perfectly thrown onto the platform. It turned out to be an infamous blue hedgehog standing on two legs. The base of the trophy shone and in the clearing, the blue hedgehog known as Sonic shown.

Some cheered, some booed, but one thing's for sure, everyone knows who Sonic is.

"Aw yeah! This is happening!" said Sonic with his quote for 1999

"And now with the second Smasher, now resigning in Station Square, United Federation! Previously from Green Hill, Mobius! He is the Blue Blur: Sonic thhheeeeeeeeee Hedgehog!

Most of the crowd cheered for Sonic. There was even a guy holding a black sign that says "Genesis Does what Nintendon't"

"People still agree with Sega." said Sonic with a smile

The TitanTron showed the match up on the screen. Then, it went into a countdown.

3...

2...

1...

GO!

Sonic, of course, had a speed advantage. He zipped right towards Mario at an amazing speed and grabbed him and kicked him off the boundaries. Mario his his jump uppercut back on stage and punched Sonic back. He knew, that Sonic hated water, so he pulled out his F.L.U.D.D that he picked up back in 2002 and sprayed Sonic with it. Sonic was almost knocked off stage, but he managed to recover.

"You're getting pretty good, plumber." said Sonic with that devilish grin on his face "This may be a tougher job than I thought it would be."

And with that, Sonic rolled into his spiky ball form and rolled directly for Mario. It hit Mario. Hard. Mario's percentage showed 89% up on the TitanTron. Sonic's was at 77%. They both saw a Smash Ball in the air, waiting for one of them to pick it up.

Now's my chance! exclaimed Sonic in his head noticing Mario's percentage

Mario tried to reach the Smash Ball, but Sonic bounced on his head and grabbed it before him.

After that moment, everyone knew what was next. The Seven Chaos Emeralds started orbiting around him and there was a sudden flash. Then, what appeared after that flash was a yellow Sonic with his hair up. It was none other than the infamous Super Sonic.

"Well, time to fight the Super Saiyan rip off." said Mario

This enraged Sonic. He flew right towards Mario at a blazing speed. Mario was hit multiple times. But he wouldn't give up. He kept getting damaged and damaged all the way up to 180%. Sonic ended his Final Smash. He was in shock when he found that Mario survived that attack. Mario got into a position, flamed up his fist, and knocked Sonic right off stage. A blast of light emerged when Sonic was KOed. A trophy of Sonic fell to the ground with a light tip.

"This game will go to Mario!" the announcer said

Everyone cheered. Mario sure lit the critics hype up now. After the match, he touched Sonic's base and Sonic returned to his normal selfe.

"Hey, nice game, frienemy." said Sonic with a smile

Sonic shook Marios hand

"You too. You put up a great fight." replied Mario

"Don't think it'll be too easy next time, plumber." said Sonic

"I won't." said Sonic

As the Smashers began waving and thanking everyone, a rumble began that startled everyone. Peach and Luigi ran up to Mario.

"What's going on?!" exclaimed Luigi

"How should I know?!" replied Sonic

Suddenly, red clouds began to cover the arena. This made it even more strange and scary.

Then, Mario knew what was going on.

Oh no.. thought Mario