HELLO ONCE AGAIN AUDIENCE! When we left off Fox and all the Smashers were teleported, injured, and learned of a new tournament all in one day and now it's time to reveal veterans and newcomers. Thanks for sticking around with me. Enjoy this chapter. Hopefully. PLEASE?
Disclaimer: (Oh no. Here we go again!) I DON'T OWN ANYTHING FROM NINTENDO, SEGA, AND OTHER THINGS IN SUPER SAMSH BROS.
Chapter 2: Newcomers, Old Veterans Part 1
The entire room erupted with an abrupt commotion with every Smasher shouting "WHAT?!"
Master Hand spoke calmly as he asked everyone to return to their seats. Soon everyone was seated and Master Hand started his explanation. "Little do anyone of you know that viewers from watching the last season of the Brawl Tournament were demanding for another tournament and we were getting so many requests we simply couldn't refuse them anymore. So as of tonight we will start selecting those we believe are worthy of joining next year's tournament." Everyone was completely shocked with the news that everyone started whispering to each other.
A gloved hand suddenly rose to ask a question. "Yes Zelda?" Everyone's attention turned to her as she lowered her hand. "Um, how many will be joining this year?" Master Hand soon saw the attention draw back to him. "It's not one hundred percent certain as of now but we are planning to have about the same amount as when we did last season." Everyone's eyes grew as the whisper soon erupted again, with everyone worried about who would make it back. And who wouldn't.
"We know that some of you will not be returning but it's only because someone else deserves a chance and we can't fit everyone in with the new fighters that will be coming along. But we'll be relieving some of you from your worries because we have already decided the nine veterans that will be returning." Gasps soon we heard from every Smasher at the thought it could be them.
Young Link then called out to Master Hand. "When will we know who they are?" he asked shyly. Master Hand then chuckled and said, "Right now!" Suddenly a loud snap vibrated off his fingers and the lights went out. Some of them started to freak out but not as bad as someone when they heard a deathly scream. But then spotlights started to shine on every table one by one. And everyone looked over to the Mushroom Kingdom table as they saw the table cloth over the one who screamed. The trembling cloth ceased and the coward hiding under peeked over it, still grasping the cloth. Everyone knew Luigi was scared of the dark but not that badly. Luigi looked at the cloth and released the now wrinkled table cloth as he quickly sat back down with a very noticeable blush rushing across his cheeks. Wolf then thought of something. 'How did Luigi save Mario in that mansion if he freaks out in the dark?' he thought to himself.
Soon there was a drum roll as more spotlights appeared and went in every direction eventually landing on Master Hand with a cymbal crash. As he started speaking the stage lights slowly grew until the entire stage was lit. "And now I shall reveal the nine veterans to you all. When I speak your name come up here and claim your place for the next tournament." He looked at a record book on his left which was not there before as he opened the cover and flipped the pages to about halfway in it. He turned back to the microphone and spoke.
"From the Mushroom Kingdom," he said and at that moment all the spotlights on the tables turned off with the exception of the Mushroom Kingdom. "Please welcome back the classic dynamo guy, the big man, the number one…" That was all he could say before everyone interrupted him. They all screamed "JUST SAY MARIO ALREADY!" Master Hand sweat dropped from the sudden outburst and remained silent for a few seconds before saying, "…Mario." The spotlight then shrunk down on Mario as he smiled a very cocky smile. It was obvious to everyone that he would return. And they knew a few others that would be way obvious too.
Mario made his way up to the stage as everyone applauded him anyways. Besides they knew he was an amazing fighter and did deserve his place as a veteran. Once on the wooden platform, Mario stood beside Master Hand and the spotlights were turned back on all the tables again. He went back to the mic and spoke once more. "Also from the Mushroom Kingdom," Once more the spotlight was only seen on their table as a sign someone from the same world would be joining Mario too. "Please welcome back…" He paused for dramatic effect. Peach, Luigi, Yoshi, Wario, and Dr. Mario all grew worried but Bowser just sat with his arms crossed. He wasn't worried because he knew they would never announce him. Of course it would probably be Peach or Luigi or even Yoshi but they would never make him a veteran on the first night. That's how it always has been and always… "Bowser!"
His eyes widened as the spotlight shrunk on him and everyone started to clap and even some cheers were heard as Bowser slowly stood up and walked over and up the stage and stood in his rightful place next to Mario. He looked at the plumber to see even his sworn rival was applauding. He was so grateful that he wanted to thank Master Hand but he didn't want to sound like a softy so he kept to himself. He would have to do it later.
"Now it's time for a new table. Sorry but no one else from Mushroom Kingdom is our first choice." Everyone from that table groaned as the spotlight on them was put off permanently. "From Hyrule," This time only the Hyrule table was seen as Zelda and the three Link incarnations got worried but as for Ganondorf he was confident they would make him a veteran this year. Master Hand took in a breath and spoke the name. "Please welcome back Link!" he shouted. Ganondorf's smile disappeared as the spotlight went on Link instead of him. Everyone was cheering like crazy and some stood up, happy to see Link return. Link smiled and eventually stood next to Bowser as the third veteran. "I'll get you for that Link," growled Ganondorf.
"Now our fourth veteran is from their own world." And soon only three tables were seen with three single world characters at each one. The Ice Climbers were seated by Sonic and Pit while another table consisted of Samus and, unluckily for her, Captain Falcon and Snake. And the last table held Olimar with a few of his Pikmin, R.O.B., and Mr. Game and Watch. "Welcome back the one and only…" Tension rose at the suspense the longer he waited. But soon he was screaming, "Samus Aran!" Once more the spotlight faded off the two other tables and theirs zoomed in on Samus who was wearing the power suit minus the helmet. She grabbed her helmet and walked casually to the stage as everyone clapped and rooted, especially the two muscle men at her table. She had an unreadable expression on her face throughout the entire time so some Smashers thought she could care less that she was returning. Little did anyone know that she was concerned about one other Smasher so tried to keep a low profile so no one would notice.
As she now stood next to Link Master Hand was back again. "Now turn your attention to the Dreamland table for our fifth returning Smasher." Spotlight was shining on the table which consisted of Kirby, Meta Knight, and King Dedede. Kirby sighed, "Boyoh." Meta Knight heard this and knew what the star warrior said. Kirby was doubting himself because last year he was defeated by the two sitting with him near the end of the last tournament. Meta Knight reached over and placed his hand on Kirby's…shoulder? "Do not think about the losses instead think about how much your skills have improved and what you have learned from your defeats. That's what will help you return my friend." Kirby looked over at his masked and wise companion and gave him a small smile.
Then King Dedede burst out laughing. "Hehehehe, come on. They're looking for the strongest competitors and I'm as strong as they get," King Dedede shouted as he spun his giant hammer around. Meta Knight rolled his eyes, his annoyance showing. "Kirby is one of the strongest fighters here. Besides didn't you beat him just that one time?" King Dedede's eyes grew as he flashbacked to Kirby hammering him off the stage everytime they fought before he finally won. Then King Dedede's forehead vein showed itself. "Oh yeah? Let's take a gander on it! If I get called up there, you have to pay me $50. And if it's Kirby, then I'll pay you." He reached out his hand to seal the bet. Meta Knight was thinking while he rubbed his…um, chin? He laughed deeply, closed his eyes to show he looked happy, and took King Dedede's hand. "It's a deal." But as they shook hands King Dedede didn't notice that Master Hand was talking and just as they were sealing the deal he cried out, "It's Kirby!" His pupils shrunk as he was frozen in place while Meta Knight was still moving his hand for him. Kirby was so surprised that he started bouncing up and down but was soon bouncing off the walls. Plus the ceiling and tables and the stage and throughout the entire room Kirby was flying in between. "Well looks like I won," Meta Knight exclaimed calmly as he held out his other hand for the payment. If you could see Meta Knight's face you'd see he was smiling trying to not laugh. King Dedede Didn't move until Kirby bounced off his head and sent him crashing to the ground. "WHAAAA!" Everyone laughed as the penguin king was tackled to the ground and Kirby landed right next to Samus and started dancing. King Dedede's hand was seen over the table top trembling with a small wad of cash in it. "Thank you," Meta Knight said as he snatched Dedede's money and the hand soon fell back down.
Master Hand did the coughing trick to get everyone's attention once more. "Thank you for that…interesting reaction Kirby." Kirby called out to him and waved which everyone knew he was saying "You're welcome" which everyone started to snicker at. Kirby may not have been the brightest Smasher but he definitely was one of the funniest and cutest. "Anyways we will announce our sixth veteran and we'll allow you all a bathroom break. Get ready because the next table is the Lylat table!" Fox was taking a swig of his drink when he heard that and gagged on it as his table was the only one now illuminating. Everyone started whispering but the vulpine ears heard everyone saying Fox. He knew they all thought it was him but he wanted to hear them whisper someone else's name.
"Well looks like we don't need an intro for you know who." Wolf laughed as he crossed arms, smirking to himself. Fox looked over at him in a questioning manner. "What?" Falco was the next to contribute to the conversation. "C'mon Fox. You know it's gonna be you. I mean you are one of the smartest and fastest competitors here, you are definitely the most popular, and the strongest considering you won the tournament last year." Yes Fox knew all of this but he didn't want to pride himself. "But Wolf is just as qualified as me. I mean he would have won the tournament if he destroyed the Smash Ball when he had his chance instead of me." Falco rolled his eyes and Wolf sighed at Fox. "Fox you have more appealing qualities than me and Falco already listed most of them off. You deserve it more than anyone of us." Fox couldn't believe what they were saying. But he found himself blushing when he heard Wolf say he had more 'appealing qualities'. Fox tried to retaliate but ended up saying, "But I want you to make it." Fox realized what he said and blushed even harder than before. Falco and Wolf were staring at him making the moment even more awkward as Fox quickly tried to recover. "Um, I-I meant I want either of you to make it more than I want to." It seemed to work as the two looked at each other and shrugged off the awkward moment.
Fox let out an inward sigh of relief but soon he heard someone chanting, "Fox, Fox, Fox, Fox," He looked over to see Pit and Sonic were quietly repeating his name with their fists tapping the table softly. And soon it grew louder as more people joined in and soon almost every single Smasher was cheering for him. Fox didn't want them cheering for him. Why did he have to be so friendly and kind? He even saw Wolf and Falco join in and felt betrayed as they started but it mainly came because of Wolf. Soon Master Hand was heard over the chanting. "That's right. Welcome back our previous champion, Fox McCloud!" Master Hand screamed the loudest of all the veteran welcome backs as all the Smashers that were chanting jumped out of their seats and roared and clapped the loudest that night. Fox saw Wolf stand up but slowly as he smiled at Fox. Fox felt horrible and wasn't moving for a while. Everyone grew concerned that Fox wasn't going up. "Um, Fox? Come on up here." Master Hand said confused why Fox wasn't on the stage sooner.
Fox was about to say something when suddenly he was forced up out of his chair. He looked back to see Wolf was pushing his to the stage. "Don't worry stage fright is not your biggest concern right now. Besides if you don't go up there someone might take your place." Wolf whispered in Fox's ear that twitched back to his voice. "But maybe that's what I…" was all that Fox could say before Wolf shoved him on the stage as he stumbled to a stop next to Kirby. He saw Kirby was looking sad. Did he think Fox didn't want to be with them anymore? Fox sighed as he knelt down and patted his head. "Don't worry; I'm not leaving you guys." Fox said reassuringly. Kirby's face lit up again as he started cheering as did everyone else, on their feet again and applauding for him. He stood and looked out at everyone but he only saw Wolf. 'Why Wolf?' Fox thought to himself.
"Alright everyone as of now, we will take a break from all the excitement for ten minutes. Be sure to return to your seats by then. You wouldn't want to miss your chance to return now would you?" Everyone wasn't sure if that was a threat or motivation. But nonetheless Master Hand disappeared in a puff of smoke and everyone left to spend their ten minutes wisely.
I decided this would be too long if I had this chapter all together so I'm going to cut it in half. Part 2 will be up asap. Thanks for reading and sorry if this half was too long and boring for you. I gotta pause it. Thanks for reading. Click the annotation in the bottom to review, follow, and/or favorite to read the next chapter. Bless your face. If you sneezed during this story bless everyone, except the devil. He-ha-ha. Peace off. Ba-da-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do subscribe. OUTRO OF DARKNESS THEN REDNESS THEN WHITNESS THEN…BOOP!
