On this episode of The Real Smash Bros., we take a look back at how Donkey Kong react to the news of George Zimmerman being found not guilty of the murder of Trayvon Martin. While most episodes will take place at the time they are written, some will take place in the past, and a few in the future. So without further ado, here is episode 3 – Is Lady Justice Dead?

I do not own SSB, Nintendo does.

DATELINE: July 13, 2013

The Smashers were all watching the TV. It was turned to CNN, and a major news story was about to break. It could make or break the relationship between African-Americans and the rest of America, especially Caucasians. On trial was George Zimmerman, a Florida police officer who was Caucasian charged with murdering African-American teenager Trayvon Martin early in 2012.

Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong were hoping justice would prevail. They as members of the African-American community felt the pain many others of that race felt when Martin was killed. Though they were the only African-American Smashers, the others were hoping to see Zimmerman behind bars too. No policeman should ever do what Zimmerman did.

On CNN, they were just about to announce the verdict. Race relations in the United States hinged on whether the word "not" would be part of the sentence everyone would hear or not. As the TV showed the judge giving out the verdict, everyone watching at the Smash Mansion had their fingers in their mouths. But what the judge said unsettled everyone in the room.

"We find the defendant, George Zimmerman, not guilty." Everyone gasped. Donkey Kong said "this can't be happening." His nephew Diddy Kong was just as upset. "Why would they let this racist walk free? This is just wrong." Every Smasher capable of human language expressed disappointment at the verdict as well. But it hit the Kongs the hardest.

They avoided having conversations with the other Smashers for a few days. Morale among the other Smashers and whatever friends were there was low as well. Over the next few days, there were reports of African-Americans rioting in response to the verdict.

(4 days later)

Donkey Kong was sitting at the kitchen table, eating a banana, dejectedly. The verdict was all that was on his mind. Knowing that George Zimmerman was out on the street after this senseless act of violence, he was not at ease. He wanted to do something about it, but couldn't.

Samus came into the kitchen, seeing Donkey Kong in this state was really alarming. She decided to talk to him about the whole thing. "DK, I know that the verdict was not what we wanted, I can understand how you feel", she said.

DK said, "it was horrible. The fact that a white man got away with killing a young black male shows that white people can get away with anything. It isn't fair. Society is decaying. We have been pushed around for so long."

Samus knew that being a minority was tough, given that they had been oppressed for so many years. "Look, I don't know what it's like to be black, but I have had many black friends over the years, they have seen so much. I thought society had evolved so much that this wasn't happening anymore. But we still have a lot to learn."

DK agreed with this. "I know. Our race has done so much for this world, but there are still people who are ignorant. I mean, we now have a black president. Blacks also helped shape today's popular music. I hope one day that racism becomes a crime."

Samus wanted this too. Everyone wants it. While many people get along with people of other creeds, there are still incidents that many construe as racist, like what happened to Trayvon Martin. This world has come a long way from where it was many years ago when it came to race relations.

So, after a few more hours, life was back to normal at the Smash Mansion.

They put the whole thing behind them, but they still knew that the wrong verdict was given.

Well, some people should not be out on the streets. I think George Zimmerman got off easy. If I had my way I would put him in jail for life. Unfortunately, there is nothing I can do about it. I just hope nothing like this ever happens again.