Here it is, chapter 2 of my first Fan Fiction. I tried to make it a bit longer than the first chapter, so I hope that's a plus side for everyone. Anyway, as always, enjoy
"Wow, this place is big." Doc Louis said while marveling at the Smash Mansion.
Little Mac got out of the passengers side of Doc's car while saying "Its got to be. There are, what? 35 contestants?"
"Around 50," said Master Hand from behind Doc Louis, making Doc jump at the SIGHT OF A GIGANTIC TALKING GLOVE.
"Doc, you saw this guy on TV."
"Well, Mac, a gigantic hand is QUITE SCARY IN PERSON" Doc said in defense.
"You do remember i'm right here?" Master Hand said
Mac said to Doc" Yeah, Doc. You're probably acting racist against his species or something."
Doc Louis's eyes widened at this." There's more of them?"
"I guess." Mac replied.
Master Hand said to Doc" If you're scared of me then just wait until you see whats inside the mansion."
Master Hand led Little Mac and Doc Louis inside the mansion, and introduced them to Mario.
"This man is one of our most trusted contestants. Hes been with us since the beginning and is always a great sport. He will be giving you a tour on the mansion."
Little Mac and Doc Louis shook hands with Mario and began their tour. It was the usual stuff. Bath rooms, TV privileges, lunch time. Than they started running into the other smashers. First was Kirby.
"This is Kirby" Mario said to Mac.
"Pyo Pyo" Kirby said in greeting.
"Wait, wheres Doc?" Mac said when he realized his companion was no where to be seen. It was as that moment Little Mac heard whimpering from behind a couch. When Little Mac went to investigate, he found Doc Louis there, in a fetal position.
"Whats wrong, Doc?"
"I know who this person is Mac," Doc Louis began with bloodshot eyes," he has the ability to eat you and then consume your soul. After that, he gains your power. Kirby is Satan."
"Come now, Doc. How could that possibly happen"
Our hero was shown how at that very moment. He heard inhaling and turned around to find Kirby inhaling a potted plant, and gain the ability to grow his limbs.
"OK, maybe Kirby can do that. But don't fret Doc, Kirby isn't some diabolical villain."
"Oh, but he is Mac. Guess what his favorite food is?"
"What"
"Chocolate" Doc whispered.
"Come again?"
"Hes out to get my chocolate" Doc Louis said in a serious way.
"Now I remember why you despise horror movies." Mac said, shaking his head.
Next, they met Link.
"Hey, you're the guy who got beat down by Do- OW!" Mac said as Doc Louis smacked him. Now it was Doc Louis's turn to keep Mac under control.
"Its nice to meet you Hero Of Time. We look forward to getting to know you. Bye now." Doc said quickly as he carried Mac away, Mario forced to follow.
"What was that for!" Mac said.
"Listen Mac, I've been in the fighting business for a long time. Let me tell you, now is not the time to make enemies when you're starting out. All right?"
"All right'"
Mario later introduced them to Palutena.
"Hello Mac! I was exited to hear of your arrival, being one of your biggest fans."
"Who knew I still had fans? Hasn't the boxing community forgotten about me?"
"Of course not. Believe me, you still have fans. I'll be rooting for you. Except if we have a match together, obviously."
As Mac and Doc Louis walked out of hearing range, Little Mac said to Doc" Shes a fan, huh? Wonder if that translates into easy match."
"I wouldn't count on it Mac." Doc answered.
Little Mac said cockily" Why not? She seems pretty scrawny. Sure, shes taller, but that's never stopped me before.1 punch, 2 punch, star punch!
"Shes one of the best there is here. She may not have done much outside of Smash, besides fighting some angel while she was possessed, but that chicks literally a goddess. Besides, you need more now than that star punch."
"Like what."
"I'll show you later."
"Anyway, what do you mean about Palutena being a goddess?"
"She has powers."
"Like what?" Little Mac pressured.
"She can put a reticule on you and beams will home in on you. You're dodging skills will have to be on point for that. She can use ultra speed to catch up to you as well, so we should probably work on countering that too. She can do a lot."
"I see you've been doing your research."Little Mac said, impressed.
"One of us has to."
"Speaking of research," Little Mac said, hatching an idea" What about our punching bag, Marthy Marth."
Doc Louis said to Mac" Marth has no projectiles, so if you need to back up, don't hesitate. You're faster than him too, so use that to your advantage."
"Noted," Mac said confidently.
"There is one thing I need to show once we get into the training room, however." Doc said. He
turned to Mario and said" We appreciate the tour, but we're ready to see our rooms now."
"Of course," Mario said.
Mario led the former boxing champ and Doc Louis to their new rooms. It was small, but roomy. It had 2 beds, with spare parts for a third in the big closet. in case they ever got a roommate, Mario cleared up. It also had 1 bathroom, a desk with a computer, and a TV in the corner.
"It will do," Doc Louis said with satisfaction, peering over the room.
"Is there anything else you need help with." Mario asked.
"Yes actually," Doc admitted," is there some type of training room?"
"Yes," Mario said," Follow me."
Mario led the duo into the training room. There were a few smashers there, lifting weights, running on treadmills. Some were practicing their moves.
Mac and Doc didn't waste any time getting right to training. Some trainers welcomed Mac to the family.
"Greetings Mac," Meta Knight said while approaching."I look forward to meeting you in the field of battle, where our blades will clash in the spirit of friendly competition! Yes, two skilled fighters, trading blows to bring honor to their families via the sport of kings!"
"OK...well then," Little Mac tried to begin,"Well at least you're not a gigantic douche."
That's where people like Lucina come in.
"Well if it isn't Mac" Lucina teased,"Just look at ya, you're half the size as my sword!"
Lucina said comparing her sword to Little Mac.
"Do you know who I am? Have you seen any of my matches," Mac said,
"Not really,"Lucina smirked,"I've only seen the one where Donkey Kong decimated you!
"I bet you also got ripped apart if you've fought him , hmm?" Little Mac said.
"Of course not!" Lucina said, beaming with pride."I came really close to beating him."
"Yeah right, Lucina," some strange fox said. He was standing up, with clothes on and a gun in his holster. I don't remember this guy on TV." Little Mac thought.
"Shut up Fox!"Lucina retorted."Anyway, Little Mac, isn't boxing fake?"
Fox, huh. That will be an easy name to remember.
"No!" Mac screamed, for he hated this misconception." Wrestling is fake but Boxing is real!"
"Then I guess Boxing is made up of jokers."
Little Mac had had enough of this. He punched Lucina's sword and sent it flying to the ground, creating a loud clank. Lucina's eyes widened as she attempted to retrieve her weapon, but was beaten by Mac's leg as he kicked the sword across the room. Little Mac raised his fists and got into the
position he had done so many times before. Lucina raised her hands to block herself, but she quickly noticed Doc resting is hand on Mac's shoulders, and quickly quit the stance, pretending she was never blocking in the first place.
"Remember, Mac, we can't be getting into fights in the middle of the Mansion just yet. Besides, Mac, I need you in top form for our match with Marth soon" Doc said while steering Little Mac in the opposite direction. "And you WILL get busted up some. Shes among the top ranks."
"Yeah Mac, run away!" Lucina called out, still shaking.
"OK Mac, do you remember how I said I wanted to show you something."Doc said after finding a place in the room to train.
"Of course,"Mac replied.
"Do you remember a boxer before you, one named Super?"
"Yeah!"Mac said, exited to see where this was going." He was part of the WVBA back when it was called the Super WVBA."
"Well, mac,"Doc explained,"i'm going to teach you his signature move, the KO punch."
Little Mac almost went full fan boy.
"Calm down Mac baby and listen. The KO punch relies on power saved up just from actions happening. If you get hit, you'll gain KO power. If you hit someone, you'll gain KO power. When you feel you can't gather any more KO power, than you need to release it. If you wait too long, however, than you'll lose your KO power. Its hard to pull off, but when you do, its like eating a chocolate bar after a hard day. Here Mac, lets practice a bit."
LATER THAT EVENING
When Mario gave the cue to come to the stage selection room, Mac was confused at first. He soon found out what Mario meant, however. Master Hand said to Little Mac" Since this is your first match, the stage will be in your home territory."
"You mean the ring" The small boxer asked, his hopes rising.
"Yes,"
A teleporter carried Little Mac and his opponent to the stage. Little Mac and Doc got in their corner, waiting for the battle to begin. Little Mac immediately couldn't figure out how hard Donkey Kong had punched him in the head to make him want to quit the fighting business. Little Mac heard the crowds loud roars, hyping up Mac and Marth. He even saw his "Co-workers" in the crowd, since they were apparently given free tickets to this match. Little Mac let the excitement wash over him like a water fall. Mac would miss this, as Master Hand said Smash matches were usually televised only, but since Mac's a boxer, Master Hand couldn't resist holding a live Smash tourney. He even said that all the tickets sold out, despite the match only being announced yesterday. Thus is the popularity of Smash.
"OK Mac, take your time when fighting this kid. Hes from the low ranks, since this is your first match." Doc instructed.
Suddenly, out of the corner of his eye, Little Mac spotted a muscular midget clad in yellow waddling over.
"Who's that guy?" Little Mac said, pointing him out to Doc Louis.
"Oh no," Doc Louis said, his face darkening.
"Whats wrong with this guy" Mac wondered.
"That's Wario" Doc Louis said."Hes pretty huge jerk if my my research is correct, so hes probably coming over to tease you. Hes also quite aggressive, so he might try to fight you if you make him angry. However, hes only a middle rank fighter, so you can probably take him if it comes to that, and still be ready to fight a low rank. I hear there's practically no way to avoid a fight with this guy."
Little Mac had already decided he despised Wario by the time he made it over, but that all changed the minute Wario spoke.
"Good luck in your match, Mac" Wario said.
"What?" Mac said.
"Its great to have another brawler on the roster. I've seen a few of your matches Mac, and I think you'll make it far in this business," and with that, Wario waddled away.
"You know, friend," Doc Louis said, his eyes still on Wario," Life can be really sweet sometimes."
Master Hand made his way and called Little Mac and Marth to the center.
"OK boys I want a good battle. Lets give the crowd their money's worth."
Master Hand exited the ring and ringed the bell.
Immediately Marth lunged at Little Mac, but Mac was too fast and dodged the swords tip.
"Come on Mac, help me out. I need to finish this match fast so I can get back to my room before THEY find me."
"Who,"Mac asked, curious.
Marth's eyes darkened." The Fangirls." Marth said grimly, the sound of thunder in the background.
Little Mac nodded." I understand Marth, but there's...someone I need to make it to."
Little Mac went for a gut punch, but it was blocked by Marth's sword. He looked at Doc.
"Un-arm him Mac!"
Little Mac understood and punched the sword like he did Lucina. But Marth, knowing Mac would attack, was ready, and his grip was too firm. He would need to find another way to get rid of it.
Marth swiped at mac, missing multiple time, with mac attempting to make a move but always getting blocked. Little Mac was locked in a concentration he had not felt in such a long time. A concentration that only a fighter could muster. Deeply invested to his battle, Mac noticed an opening in Marth, and made his move, punching Marth in his gut. Little Mac could instantly fill the KO power stirring in his fists, eager to escape. But he also felt something else. He could feel the power of the crowd, cheering on, as someone like Meta Knight would say, the great art of battle. For a brief moment,
Little Mac wondered if Doc wrong, and that it was not the power if his actions filling his KO power, but rather the power of the crowd.
Marth stepped back a few steps, hugging his belly tight and gasping for air. Little Mac smirked. No wonder he focused on blocking.
Little Mac went in for another punch, but Marth had recovered from his...tantrum, and blocked again.
This isn't going anywhere.
Little Mac decided to try to catch him off guard. Mac released the punch right before Marth released a strike, but Marth telegraphed the blow and jumped back, almost tripping. What do girls see in this guy, Mac thought.
Marth, in his hurry to dodge, bumped into the rope and saw how bouncy it was, giving him an idea. Marth climbed the rope and jumped on it, propelling himself to the lights above the ring.
"Sorry, Mac" Marth said, smiling," Should have quit when I gave the chance. LIGHTS OUT!"
The stadium groaned at his horrible pun as Marth slice the support metal with his sword.
"HOW THE HECK IS HE DOING THAT!" Mac said, his eyes wide at his impending doom.
"GET OUT OF THE WAY" Doc Louis warned. Mac obviously obeyed, getting out of the way as the lights crashed to the floor.
Marth crossed his arms. Stomping his fists on the ground." How didn't that work?"
Little Mac punched Marth while he was in his tantrum, catching him off guard, and earning a then attempted another punch, getting Marth to block. Little Mac unleashed his full 1-Star Power on the sword, causing it to fly out of Marth's hand.
"Huh," Marth said stupidly.
Before Marth could react, Little Mac unleashed a powerful uppercut to Marth, sending him flying out of the stadium.
"Hes unable to recover!" Master Hand reported, Thanks Captain Obvious" Little Mac wins!"
Doc Louis came into the ring, hugging Little Mac as the crowd cheered."Great job Mac," Doc Louis said with a huge smile." I was worried you wouldn't figure out how to beat Marth. But you did it without my help!"
Little Mac returned the smile,"Yeah, punching bags don't usually make you think about how you're gonna hit them in the first place."
Doc Louis laughed. "I am a bit disappointed that I didn't get to use the KO punch yet," Little Mac admitted.
"With what you did to Marth, you don't need the KO punch!"
Master Hand entered the ring and congratulated Little Mac and Doc Louis. "I would shake your hand, but you know..."
"Have you decided who my next opponent yet?" Little Mac asked.
"I need more time, but remember, you're still low ranking."
"Got it," Little Mac replied
When Master Hand left, Doc Louis turned to Little Mac," Lets get home, We're going to need a good night's rest."
What did you think? If you hated it, feel free to say so in your review! However, please tell me why you hate it, so I know what I need to improve. If you like it, tell me what you like about, so I know what to keep up.
Do you have any specific characters you want to see Little Mac face off against? I might let him/her fight Mac if I get a high enough demand. If possible, please include whether they'd be high ranking, low ranking, or middle ranking.
Thanks for reading!