-There we are. The Gym.
Our threesome are stopping by a familiar looking building.
-The "Gym"? Shulk wonders. They're certainly original when it comes to naming clubs like this. I don't know guys. I'm a bit nervous; I have stopped hitting the gym since forever.
-No worry Shulk, try to be cool and just follow our lead, Pikachu comforts.
-Fine. I get it.
The two little creatures cheer before they enter the Gym in a silly manner. Shulk follows them the same way.
-Hi everyone, Pikachu is here! the yellow creature welcomes everyone inside, warmly.
-Let's party! the pink one exclaims widly.
-Any worthy adversaries in here? the human confidently shouts.
He suddenly paused a bit, before changing his expression.
-Wait a sec.
He takes a look around the place. The "Gym" was in fact a place where the pokemons (along with their trainers) come to fight.
-This is a battle spot for pokemons!
-Yeah, we know. Let's go and have fun over here.
Pikachu and Kirby (and Shulk) have fun watching the Dewgongs using water gun and spraying at each other. The former two enjoy what they see, but the latter stands there awkwardly, watching this happen.
"Oh yeah! Woohoo!" "This is what I always enjoy to see!" "Oh yeah! Yeah, the actions! Oh yeah!"
After the fight is over, Pikachu begins to ask.
-So, do you want another fight? I'll be fighting.
Still standing with them awkwardly, Shulk finally begins to speak up.
-You know, as much as I like seeing pokemons fighting each other to death, I thought we would do something that involves nightlife. Something that gives me that wild, crazy and amusing feeling. You know what I mean?
-Oh, I know what you mean, Shulk. But it's only the beginning of the night of our "debauchery"!
-Debauchery!
-DEBAUCHERY! Shulk repeats in excitement. Finally something fun is going to happen.
Sadly for Shulk, it isn't the case. He and his little pals are in the city's highway cleaning the litter left by people. Shulk, once again, is disappointed by the activity.
-Debauchery? I never thought picking up the trash in the highway is considered fun. Unless this is what happy people are into...
Pikachu walks to Shulk while picking a torn paper.
-So, are you having that wild feeling Shulk?
-Not really...
-It's okay, you will!
After they finish picking up the waste, the three are seen wallowing in a kiddy pool. Kirby, while in the pool, seems to chew something.
-Are you feeling it now, Mr. Shulk? Pikachu asks, optimist.
-Uh. I'm feeling butt-naked, Shulk responds sheepishly.
-Sorry, Kirby said.
Next, they are seen playing with the kiddy rides. While Pikachu is sitting on a Charizard-looking ride, Shulk is sitting on a Bowser-looking ride.
-Are you feeling it now, Shulk? Are you feeling it?
Kirby, who seems to ride on something, gives happily his answer.
-I'm feeling it, Pika!
-Kirby! That's now a ride! Nor is it a playable character!
Indeed, Kirby was in fact riding on King K. Rool, who just gets back from buying groceries. When he notices a pink puffball sitting on his reptilian neck, King K Rool gives him a glare.
-Get off of me, you pink marshmallow! the crocodile bellows at the obvious round alien angrily.
Next, they are seen in the dentist, getting their mouth and teeth clean (or just the mouth, since Kirby doesn't have teeth).
-Are you feeling it now, Mr. Shulk? Pikachu asks to a terrified Shulk while having their teeth pulled.
Unknown to them, Shulk is secretly afraid of dentists.
Next, they are seen repairing a small house's (that belongs to the villager) roof.
-Are you feeling it now Mr. Shulk?
Next, they are seen playing Fire Emblem, cosplaying themselves as fantasy characters from the game.
-Are thou feeling it now, Mr. Shulk?
Next, they are seen in the library, reading books.
-You feeling it now, Mr. Shulk?
The librarian, Reflet (fem!Robin) comes to shush them, obviously wanting those readers to be quiet.
Finally, they are seen in a kiddy place.
-How about now? Can you feel it, Mr. Shulk?
Inside, Riki and his pals (and some other children, such as Ness and Villagers) are seen running around Shulk, holding ribbons that are attached to his party hat.
-Can you feel it, Shulk? they all asks playfully at once. Can you feel it, Shulk?
Shulk begins to talk, seemly smiling.
-So, you want to know if I can feel it?
-Yeah! Pikachu and Kirby replies at once.
-Do you really want to know if I can feel it?
-Yeah! YEAH!
-Because I truly feel it. Do you know what I'm feeling?
-Yes, say it!
Shulk suddenly changes his expression, revealing a rather unhappy face. He twitches in anger before he gives his answer, rather violently.
-I'M REALLY FEELING LIKE A TOTAL MECHON HEAD!
He then takes out his hat and uses it to swing his little victims in the air like a helicopter. They let go of the ribbon and fly before smashing painfully in the walls.
-You think this is cool?!
When Freddy Fazbear appears from nowhere, holding a pizza slice, Shulk uses his Monado sword and swings it on the animatronics.
-What about THIS!
He keeps swinging and swinging until he becomes an unmovable scrap.
-And this! AND THIS! ARE YOU HAPPY NOW?! You guys don't have enough brain to know what truly "fun" is!
Shulk leaves the kiddy place, still frustrated. Pikachu and Kirby follow him.
-You guys are not cool! You're lame!
- L-lame? Pikachu repeated, ashamed.
- Yes! LAME! You're stupid! Childish! Weak! And most of all, babies!
-Not babies! the two saddened creature defends themselves, but can't help but sucking their own thumb/hand.
-I may be depressed! But even a desperate person like me knows how you haven't suggested ONE cool thing all night! So goodnight to you!
The two humiliated creatures stand behind the leaving boy, his words hit them really hard. But then, Kirby forms an idea and speak up, confident:
-I guess you gonna miss the panty raid!
Shulk stops and listens to the pink round alien. It seems to be something that finally caught his attention. He turns around and says:
-Wait. The what?
-I said: you gonna MISS the panty raid, he repeated.
-Panty raid? You talk about girls, right? Actual girls?
-Yeah.
The boy approaches them, continuing, more curious:
-Are you also talking about raiding their dressers and stealing their underpants, right?
-Indeed.
-Well, COUNT ME IN! If this works, I will take back anything about you being lame.
"NOT LAME!" Pikachu and Kirby both make a silly pose in delight. They succeed into convincing him into doing something that actually pleases him. A better and awesome activity for him, this time!
Or is it?
Pikachu, Kirby and Shulk are holding a ladder, walking toward a random house. Since it's really dark outside, they can't tell how each houses look like. As he holds the ladder, Shulk admits:
-Now, this is more like it! It does seem promising!
-Trust us man, we are professionals! Kirby claims proudly as he puts the ladder near an open window.
-Yeah, we get away scott-free from this particular home all the time, Pikachu agrees.
The three climbs and enter through it without any problems. Once they're inside, the three walks through the dark hallway, laughing quietly while tiptoeing. When they found a dresser, Shulk opens it before looking inside.
-Jackpot! he smirks as he sees lady's pants inside it.
He picks one as he continues:
-We hit the jackpot!
-Oh yeah, Mr. Shulk! You're the best! Woohoo! Pikachu and Kirby congratulate him at once while jumping around happily.
-Woohoo! You did it guys! I'm really feeling it again!
They celebrate like it is a huge achievement, but then...
-Shulk? a female voice wonders as the light turns on.
Shulk turns at a blonde figure who stands in front of the door, shocked.
-Gasp! Fiora?
-What are you doing with my pants?
-Well huh, I huh, he tries awkwardly to explain. To his shame, he hides the pant behind his back. He then turns at his (former) little pals, angrily. Why didn't you say this was my girlfriend's house!?
-How should we know! Pikachu answers guiltily, with Kirby hiding behind his yellow pal in fear. They run away in shame.
Shulk tries to reason his angry girlfriend in vain.
- I, I can explain! It was Pikachu and Kirby's fault!
- I don't care! Go to my room, mister! You're punished!
-Yes, ma'am... he walks away, defeated.
When he walks toward Fiora's room in bitterness, he feels something holding his arm once again. He takes a look and sees Lucas holding him tightly in sorrow.
-Don't worry mister; I can feel your sadness. We are almost halfway through.
Shulk sighs in defeat.
In the bedroom, Shulk is lying on Fiora's bed. But then, Pikachu peeks his head through the window near him, feeling sorry.
-I'm sorry it didn't work out, he apologizes to him.
-It's alright Pika, Shulk sighs, I certainly still really feeling it now that I have to spend some times with my girlfriend.
-Ok, goodnight Shulk, he says before he leaves.
-Goodnight Pika.
-Shulk, get out of my bed and go sleep on the sofa! the young woman orders, irritated.
-Yes Fiora, he listens while getting out of the bed.
It's going to be a looooong night.
FIN
TRIVIA
-The title is a play of the actual title. The author thought it was "midnight" instead of "mid-life".
-Despite the title, it doesn't actually take place during midnight.
-Dr. Mario and King Dedede respective accent is a reference to their own shows.
