Chapter 3
I was invited to join Super Smash Brothers for Nintendo 3DS, but I expected that. All I knew is that everything would work differently. See, in the off-season, I was rooming with Mario and Luigi, but Mario got sick of me, because I am a dinosaur, who can't make income or do chores. I was already sick of Mario, because, you know when I stick out my tongue when Mario rides me to eat stuff? Well, he punches me in the back of my head. Play Super Mario World and look closely. I'm not messing with you, really!
The bottom line is, I decided to get a life changing surgery. I got my back straightened. Apparently I am a medical miracle, but with my semi-fame already, I don't care. They went into my spine and changed it. Now, I can stand on two legs. I almost look like a cartoon. I can use my arms to grab things, and I can run in my little booties! This is important to me. I can fold towels, and do dishes, and play basketball! I'm no good at basketball, but I can play! The freedom really feels good.
One thing I didn't think about, that Luigi politely pointed out to me one day, is that I might not be invited back into Smash Brothers after this big change. Then, I began to worry that I, T. Yoshisaur Munchakoopas might not be invited back. Yes, that is my full name.
I wrote Sakurai-san a letter in the post, telling him all about it. Sakurai-san is a trustworthy man, very kind and equal. He wrote back to me in Japanese, so the translated letter is here:
Yoshi Dear,
I am very happy for you about the recent surgery of you! It hurts your back? Or, has you been used to it? I think that you have to go back without the Super Smash Bros. 4 problem. It would be okay!
Sincerely, Masahiro Sakurai
I was glad Sakurai-san understood. I knew he would! My issue is that, I can't speak English! I can speak Yoshi, I can speak Japanese. I can read English, I can understand English. I can't speak it. I was promised a translation device to wear last year. I never got it. I don't want to complain to Sakurai-san, that would be rude. But, no issue! I can deal with it like I always have.
Mario and Luigi liked me a lot more, now that I can help out. I even work at a bakery now! I make the famous Yoshi's Cookies everyone loves. But enough about the great benefits of a straightened back, and becoming semi-bipedal. Mario was so jealous that I got an early technical invitation.
"Yoshi! How-a did you get a Smash-a Brothers invitation so-a early?" he asked.
"Yoshi! Yoyoyo! Shi!" I said, meaning something like "I only told Sakurai-san about my surgery! Technically, it's not an invitation!"
"But it is!" Mario complained.
Some people are never happy. Mario is always so happy to the public, and he's an idol for many. But, he isn't as pleasant at home. He's not a bully, exactly. Or, is he? I think Mario's just a good example of The Grass Is Always Greener phrase. He knows he's gonna be invited back! He's Mario, for heaven's sake!
The day before we expected to go over to Smash 4, we went to a bar to celebrate. This is especially a happy moment for me, because pre-surgery, I would have to drink vodka out of a dog bowl. Now, I can chug with the best of them. There was even karaoke! I obviously couldn't sing, so I judged Mario and Luigi instead. Mario sang Seven Nation Army, a great song, but his heavy Italian accent kind of got in the way of the song's hardcore attitude. Luigi sang Baby Got Back, which I knew he did on purpose for me. Luigi doesn't have as heavy of an accent, and he can sing really fast. Not always helpful for staying on beat, but when it comes to a rapping part, he nails it on the head.
The next day, I accidentally forgot to set my alarm! When I woke up, Mario and Luigi were both gone. I looked at the time and cringed. I would only make it to Smash Hall with the help of some magic, wherever it could be found. I noticed it was really drafty, and I found out why. Somebody had left the balcony door open! If Luigi knew, I bet he'd panic! He's always paranoid about burglars. I think that's dumb. It's like, dude! You are an awesome guy that can shoot fire out of your hands! No reason for alarm!
I ran and ran down to the lobby to get to the Yoshi's New Island portal to get to the 3DS hub.
I arrived, and I got a glimpse of Smash Hall. It was a giant palace with amazing pillars. It was like 1,000 acres or so. Not even exaggerating! Absolutely giant. Obviously I was late, as Sakurai-san was talking to some old veterans, probably I missed a speech or something. I looked around, and I saw some Yoshi. I saw Red Yoshi, Pink Yoshi, and Black Yoshi. I dashed over to them. Of course I spoke in Yoshi, but it went something like this.
"Hey, fellow Yoshi! Good to be back, huh?" I said.
"Green, shut up. Now. I really don't care." Black Yoshi groaned.
That's pretty much all that was said. Apparently Black Yoshi turned the others against me over off-season. So many problems and stuff. I mean, I haven't even entered Smash Hall!
