Well, it's coming together with tape and glue, but it's working.

An Explanation

Tootie looked at Timmy. She wondered exactly how she was going to say this. Then she got it. Slow and passionate.

"Uh, Timmy", she said, shaky at first.

"Timmy, Tootie! Sovia and I have found out something very bad, we need you both back at the lab A.S.A.P.", T.J. said with a serious tone.

Tootie's spirits hit the ground, even though they were still friends, she and Timmy wouldn't be together for a long time.

"Let's go", Timmy said, "I managed to fix the warp pad T.J. broke*."

Tootie nodded. He grabbed his usual green watch, his pink book bag, and his blue sunglasses, which he stowed in the bag.

After the flash of light, and the nauseating spinning, they each hit the steel of the lab floor. In front of them, T.J. was rushing around madly, checking various consoles, and pushing different buttons.

"What did you find", Tootie asked concerned about her friend's behavior, "is it about the Shadows?"

"No, much worse, you may want to grab a chair, this will take a while", T.J. said. He pointed to three recliners against the wall, one of which Sovia sat. They each took a seat and watched as T.J. opened a prompted on the biggest computer in the room.

"A.M.A.N.D.A., I want all power directed to the lab's communication systems. Get me a signal", he ordered.

"Sir, I am afraid the action you have requested cannot be processed, the holding tanks on Block C may malfunction without proper power", the AI replied.

"Then get out the lightning rods, I'll power it myself", T.J. said. Two steel rods with balls on the ends came from the ceiling. T.J. grabbed each of them and started to push in as much electricity as he could. After a few seconds, bolts of blue, green, and yellow lightning flashed around him. A loading bar on the screen of the monitor started to load quickly.

"Coms systems have fully been charged, three days power remaining", A.M.A.N.D.A announced when the bar was fully charged. T.J. let go of the rods and spoke.

"Good, open all frequencies, get me the Smash Bros.", he commanded. A prompt came on screen. It looked like a digital star map. A cross hair started darting between individual dots so quick that almost all were highlighted in red before ten seconds were up.

"Sir, I am very sorry to tell you that none of the worlds I have tried to reach are responding, it seems as if the AI's you placed on them have been severely damaged or even destroyed", the computer called.

The shock on T.J.'s face displayed his tenseness, and he fell backwards into a nearby chair.

"Would you like me to try again, or would you care to specify a new course of action", AMANDA asked. T.J. didn't respond right away, he was deep in thought. He stood up and began to mumble something.

"I am sorry Sir, could you please repeat your previous statement?"

"I said, ready the Carrier, it's time for me to come out of hiding, we're leaving A.S.A.W.P.C.*", he repeated. He turned around to face the three against the wall.

"I guess it's time for me to come out with the entire truth", he said. He pulled up a chair and continued. They remained silent, none wanted draw attention to his or herself.

"Everything I tell you beyond this point will have to stay between the four of us, no family, no friends must ever know. Is that understood", he explained. They nodded.

"Good, I may as well start with what I really am and where I come from. I come from a world known as Jurios Masa, I am not from Earth-", he started.

"So, you're an alien", Timmy spoke up.

"Well…yes…and no."

"Yes and no", Sovia asked in disbelief.

"I'm not from, this Earth, per say. I'm from a parallel universe. You see, not just one of anything can exist, there is always at least a second. Universes are no exception, they are split up into many altered copies called Quadrants. An individual universe is called a Quadrant Universe. I am from the Eleventh Universe. It's called the Lighted Quadrant, the one we are in now is called the Advanced Quadrant, the Third Universe. In a parallel universe, almost everything is the same, except for knowledge. Every Quadrant Universe is advanced in some area of knowledge. My universe, for example, is advanced in the study of the human abilities. You know, from me, that we possess the abilities to use the Elemental Kinesis, and possess incredible strength. The reason behind this is we understand the human mind and limits. There are other abilities that only few possess, but that is for a later date. Now, on to the Shadows. No one really knows for sure how they were created or where they came from, but as long as I can remember back, the Shadows have existed. The rest about them you already know", he explained. This time, Sovia spoke up.

"So, what you're telling me is that you're from an Earth, just an altered copy?"

"That's a way to say it, yeah", T.J. replied.

"You said something about "Smash Bros." earlier, what did you mean by that", Tootie said.

"I was getting to that, now let me continue. If I'm going to explain the Smash Bros., I must first tell you about the World of Trophies. It is a mystical world that has been around since the dawn of time itself. It has power beyond believe. It also has a special purpose. That purpose is to bring together the top most skilled and strongest elite of each Quadrant Universe's worlds. These elite warriors are called Smash Bros. Every four years, their worlds are joined together by the World of Trophies so that they can compete in a friendly tournament that will see who is the greatest fighter of them. The Smash Brother that wins a tournament is given the title of Tournament Leader, and is responsible for several tasks that pertain to the tournament", he furthered detailed. Each of them had a million questions, but he wouldn't give them any time to ask.

"Earlier today, Sovia and I discovered the World of Trophies…destroyed. Whatever did this is going to try and take over everything in existence, I know this because it has happened before, with the exception of the destruction of the World of Trophies. Without the World of Trophies, the link to most of the Smash Bros. is broken. However, I have in my possession that can reach them, a ship, a ship that can travel along slipstreams of time and space and that can land in a different Quadrant Universe. This ship was built for the soul purpose of gathering the Smash Bros. in time of extreme emergency, such as this. I can run it myself, but, it will take a small crew to start gather Smash Bros. I know this is short notice, and somewhat confusing to you, but I need three others to help me accomplish this task. That's why I chose you three as my crew, I know I can trust you, but, I will ask you anyway, will you come with me to save the Quadrant Galaxies and restore the World of Trophies to its former self, I'll give you until twelve tomorrow for your answers."

They each stared blankly at him, trying to come up with an answer while trying to process all that he had said.

"I need you guys to go home and think about it, I still have some work to do", T.J. said. Timmy got up and walked to the warp pad that had thrown him to the floor a few minutes ago and left through it. Tootie followed, determined to re-confess her undying love for him. Sovia stayed. She wasn't about to leave T.J. at a time like this.

He turned and walked back to the monitor that was still displaying the star map. He started to get to work. Sovia moved beside him and watched.

"So, what do we do now", she asked. Without looking up, he replied.

"We wait."

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