Here we are again with a new chapter!
Before we start, I'd like to respond to some reviews you guys left.
All of you are okay with Galeem being female and Dharkon, when he shows up, will be male. I wasn't really going to change that and only brought up the possibility since someone corrected me saying Galeem is supposed to be male. Though, does it really matter since they're both floating orbs? Do their genders really matter? It's like people arguing over Mangle's and Funtime Foxy's genders. They're robots, who cares.
Piranha Plant, Joker, and any other DLC characters probably won't be appearing in the main story. What I was thinking about doing is maybe have them be in epilogue chapters where they would show up after Galeem and Dharkon are defeated, like how Jigglypuff, Toon Link, and Wolf were postgame in the Subspace Emissary. I think it's just weird that Piranha Plant just randomly joins out of the blue.
In this story, any character who has different voice lines in any language would count as at least bilingual in this. These would be Fox, Falco, Marth, Lucina, Mewtwo, Roy, Chrom, Meta Knight, Pit, Dark Pit, Snake, Ike, Red, Leaf, Sonic, Lucario, Wolf, the Wii Fit Trainers, Palutena, Robin, Reflet, Shulk, Ryu, Ken, Corrin, Kamui, Bayonetta, Simon, and Richter. That's if I decide to keep Cloud Japanese with others being his translators.
A guest named Elysium also suggested a really good spirit battle for Lachesis from Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War. Maybe the stage could be the first part of Castle Siege and maybe also have an Ike to represent Eldigan since a lot of the FE little sister characters have their older siblings with them (Sakura with Corrin, Lissa with Chrom, Mist with Ike, Erika with an Ike to represent Ephraim). Not sure where I would place her on the map though.
If any of you have ideas for more spirit battles, feel free to share them with me and I may include it. Whether it be sprinkled into the main story, or in the epilogues when the Smashers have to save the DLC fighters.
Anyway, last time, Villager, Link, and Lucario were saved, and now our heroes are on their way to free Captain Falcon.
Lucario looked around and there were two more captive spirits to the west and north where they were.
"We should free these spirits first before we do that." suggested Lucario.
These other spirits were Lloid the Gyroid as two Villagers launching Lloid Rockets and two Isabelles planting Lloid Traps on Mushroomy Kingdom. The other was Merric as a green Robin on Castle Siege, who liked using Elwind. Lucario defeated both of them.
Heading back to the Mario Kart race track, Pico, through magic spirit powers, was able to move his ship and let the Fighters ride with him to free all the spirits on the track.
The first of the spirits on the track was Nico Fire from Streetpass Mii Plaza as Ness with an accompanying Sonic and Fox on Big Blue, all being incredibly fast. Link defeated them all.
Next was the Bloom Coach portrayed as a light pink Daisy and a gold dress Peach on Figure-8 Circuit, who were defeated by Kirby. The others then questioned how a go-kart got turned into a spirit.
"So inanimate objects have spirits too?" asked Darz.
"Does it really matter?" responded Kira.
"Not really. Just asking." said Darz.
Next was Mach Rider as a black suited Captain Falcon with a Super Scope on Port Town Aero Drive. When he was defeated, a Zero Suit Samus in her white outfit toke his place. Both were defeated by the male Villager.
After that was a team of 4 Warios as Excitebikers on Mario Circuit. Lucario defeated them easily.
Next was a Gyrowing as a Fox with a Rocket Belt on Pilotwings. Lucario also beat this one. He once again questioned how an inanimate object became a spirit.
Next was Jack Levin as Ken in a white gi with red female Wii Fit Trainers as backup. Jack Levin Ken managed to land a Shippu Jinraikyaku on Mario, but him and his Wii Fit fangirls were beaten and set free in the end.
On the other side of the track, the female Villager was fighting Mighty Gazelle as Mega Man on Battlefield Mute City. Villager dropped a bowling ball on his head.
The last spirit besides Captain Falcon on the track was the Splat Buggy, which were the two default orange female and blue male Inklings. This match was on Omega Mario Circuit. Lucario beat them too.
Lastly was Captain Douglas Jay Falcon, and Lucario was the one to fight him on Omega Port Town Aero Drive. For this match, Lucario brought the Octolings and Merric for the fight and he finished it with by Double Teaming a Falcon Punch.
Falcon's trophy hit the floor as Galeem's chains evaporated. Lucario tapped his stand. As the captain got up, Lucario and Mario explained everything.
"Before you ask, Galeem captured all of us and killed everyone else." said Lucario. "But Kirby escaped somehow."
"Then she made-a bunch of-a clones of us and sent-a them out to defeat-a us and used everyone else's spirits to-a power them." said Mario. "And-a now, we're-a saving everyone-a from Galeem."
"Well, count me in. The Captain is always willing to fight for justice!" said Captain Falcon.
As the group headed back, a shortcut opened up as a bunch of tires on the road disappeared.
"Well, that's convenient." said Lucario.
Continuing where they left off, the first spirit on the mountain trail was Wham Bam Rock, who was represented as Donkey Kong on Great Cave Offensive Omega. There was also a hostile Isaac Assist Trophy meant to simulate Wham Bam Rock's giant hands. Kirby, with the help of Tiki, Pyra, and the Squid Sisters, was able to defeat both Isaac and DK.
Next was Cragalanche, who was a giant Kirby who liked using the Stone ability. The stage was the Reset Bomb Forest's second phase. Cragalanche Kirby was defeated by a reverse Falcon Punch.
"Wait, how are there Kirby puppets if he was never captured?" asked Darz.
"Well, I thought I explained it by saying Galeem used everyone's memories of Kirby to copy him." said Kira.
"How does that work?" replied Darz.
"I dunno. But Kirby works as the fighter for lots of characters, so why not use him too?" said Kira.
"Wait, how are there Kirby puppets if he was never captured?" asked Captain Falcon, looking at Kirby.
"Poyo?" said Kirby, wondering the same thing.
"Well, when Galeem was offering new bodies to everyone, she said she used memories to make the Kirby ones." said Pyra.
"Did you really just put what we just said into the story?" said Darz, looking at his sister, his expression saying "Really?".
"Yup." replied Kira.
The next one, which was blocking a split path, was Drill Man, who was a Meta Knight with a Drill Arm equipped. Captain Falcon made quick work of him too.
After this, the group could go foward, north, or south.
They headed south as Fiora stated that there wasn't as much stuff there than the other paths, so better get it out of the way sooner. Plus, there was also a big blue button that looked important.
The first spirit down that path was Kapp'n as Iggy Koopa. The battle toke place on Wii Sports Resort on the rocky waters section with strong winds and death water. Villager was more than happy to free one of his friends.
"Wait-a, you-a know how to-a pilot a boat-a?" asked Mario.
"Yup. I've been sailin' the seas ever since me youth. I'm also a part time bus driver." said Kapp'n.
"We found a boat that-a looks like-a yours, so maybe you can-a move it-a." asked Mario.
"Sure, matey. Ye freed me soul, so it's the least I can do fer ya." said Kapp'n.
"Are we really going back again?" asked Callie.
"Eventually." answered Mario.
The next was Darunia, who was a yellow Donkey Kong with a Hammer with Jigglypuff helpers and lava floor. The battle was tough, and he lost twice, but Link did succeed in freeing the Goron.
Like Anna, Darunia didn't come with, but instead offered to teach any spirit the Boulder Style, which increased defense and move speed in exchange for less offense and jump height. Captain Falcon said yes for Link and they left 4 spirits with Darunia. While they were training, the gang decided to rest up a little.
Link, Kirby, and the Villagers were eating snacks with the spirits.
Mario was sitting by the river, thinking. Lucario and Captain Falcon approached him.
"Heya, Mario. What are you doing here?" asked Captain Falcon.
"You look like something's troubling you. Your aura gives it away." said Lucario.
"Oh. Hello, Lucario. Hello, Falcon." said Mario. "I was-a just thinking about everyone else-a. Galeem seemed-a to scatter all of us across this world."
"I see, you're worried that we may not see them again." said Lucario.
"Luigi... Daisy... Bowser... Junior... Yoshi... Wario... Donkey Kong... Rosalina..." said Mario as he listed his friends, enemies, and frienemies. "Peach..."
"I feel you, brother. I'm not sure if I'd handle never seeing Samus again." said Captain Falcon as he put his hand on Mario's shoulder. He then got up. "But I'm sure we will save everyone! Even if we have to go around this entire world for them! You will see your girl again! And we'll be there to help you on the way!"
"Well said, Douglas." said Lucario, clapping.
"You're-a right. We will see them again and we will save everyone! Let's-a go!" said Mario as he jumped in the air.
"That's the Mario I know! Now let's get back to the adventure!" said Captain Falcon.
"What was that part all about?" said Darz.
"Characterization and interactions?" said Kira, unsure if she did it right.
Coincidentally enough, Darunia was finished with his lessons and the other fighters finished their food. Link thanked Darunia and him and the others went on their way.
They then reached the big blue button.
"Press this button and two others to open the path to the Temple of Light." read Lucario, reading a sign next to the button.
"That sounds good. Let's do it!" said Captain Falcon.
Kirby then jumped on the button, which was just enough force to press it.
The earth shook as somewhere far away, a gate opened.
"Well, it-a did something." said Mario.
Link then grunted to get everyone's attention to point out Pikachu's fighter node on an island.
"How come we didn't see that earlier?" said Captain Falcon.
"At least we know which path to take next." said Mach Rider.
So, then the fighters went back and took the east path.
The was an indestructible rock guarding a spirit. Falcon tried Falcon Punching it, Link used his bombs, Kirby tried using his hammer. None worked.
"Maybe it's another one that needs a spirit to break?" said Marina.
Then all the spirits tried, but none of them could break it either.
"Perhaps we need a different spirit." suggested Pyra.
They then moved on, planning to come back later.
The first spirit they could actually fight was Snorlax as a giant greenish blue King K. Rool who would not move, but had a lot of stamina, in which Captain Falcon only had a minute to deplete. And he did.
Next was Silver the Hedgehog as Sonic with Black Holes on Green Hill Zone. Lucario freed him.
"Sonic's eyes look really weird with the glowing." said Lucario as he collected the rewards.
Next was Plessie as a giant red Yoshi on Great Bay. The female Villager was the one to beat her.
Lastly, was River Survival. This was against a team consisting of Bowser, Rosalina, Yoshi, and Kirby as a stand-in for Goomba. Mario not only won (all of them got killed by their own Bob-ombs), but was confused on how a minigame became a spirit.
"Okay, I can buy an inanimate object becoming a spirit since it is at least physical, but how is a minigame, an event, a spirit?" asked Darz.
"That's just how powerful Galeem is." said Kira.
"I swear you made her too overpowered." said Darz.
"Okay, so how do we get down there?" asked Lucario.
"Just jump in." said Lillina, pointing toward Mario, the Villagers, and Kirby jumping into the water.
Thankfully, this wasn't death water as it was flowing, like the river on Jungle Japes.
When they got to the island, Pikachu was on, there was one more spirit, being Esna from Ever Oasis as a blue tailed Mewtwo. Kirby inhaled and spat her out into the blast zone to free her.
Lastly, was Pikachu, and the Falcon was the one to fight him. Like with the Villagers' Fighter Battle, this was a two on one as Pikachu Libre was also present.
Captain Falcon equipped Bandana Dee, with Weezing, Wham Bam Rock, and Silver as support. He finished the fight rather quickly as he landed the Knee of Justice on Libre and then stomped her as she tried to Skull Bash back. Then, he landed a Reverse Falcon Punch on default Pikachu.
The two Pikachu trophies tumbled to the ground as Galeem's control over them faded. The Villagers tapped the two stands to awaken them.
"Oh, my head... What happened?" said the male Pikachu.
"Wait, WHERE'S MY BABY?!" said Pikachu Libre.
"I'm sure our little one is fine. She takes after you." said Pikachu.
"You're right, sweetie. She's a tough girl, just like her Mama!" said Pikachu Libre, puffing her chest with pride.
Of course, only Lucario could understand them, being a Pokemon himself.
"Your daughter should be fine. Galeem just used all of us to make clones of us and scattered the clones and us around the world to guard it and Kirby is slowly regathering us so we can free everyone and defeat Galeem." said Lucario.
"Alright then, so what's the plan?" said Pikachu.
"He asked where we're heading next, Mario." translated Lucario.
"Oh right! We're-a heading to that-a castle that Galeem just-a created." said Mario, pointing to the mountain with the castle.
"Well, what are we waiting for? Let's go!" said Pika Libre as she jumped into the river. Everyone else followed.
Whenever I make changes to existing spirit battles or add new ones, I'll list the details here in the footnotes. If someone else came up with it, I'll also credit them.
Changes:
Added Zero Suit Samus to Mach Rider's spirit battle to reference the woman from an ending screen from Vs Mach Rider. Many people think this is actually Mach Rider and that he was actually a woman the entire time like Samus.
Changed the color swap of Snorlax K. Rool from black to the green-blue one as it's closer to Snorlax's actual color.
New Spirit Battles:
Bloom Coach
Origin: Mario Kart series
Main Fighter: Daisy (light pink dress)
Other Fighters: Peach (gold dress)
Stage: Figure-8 Circuit
Conditions: Only certain items appear (Green Shell, Bob-omb, Spiny Shell, Banana Peel, Boomerang, POW Block, Super Leaf, Fire Flower, Lightning, Super Star, Bullet Bill), The enemy moves fast and has trouble stopping, The enemy can deal damage by dashing into you.
Splat Buggy
Origin: Mario Kart series
Main Fighter: Inkling (orange female)
Other Fighters: Inkling (blue male)
Stage: Mario Circuit Omega
Conditions: Only certain items appear (Green Shell, Bob-omb, Spiny Shell, Banana Peel, Boomerang, POW Block, Super Leaf, Fire Flower, Lightning, Super Star, Bullet Bill), The enemy moves fast and has trouble stopping, The enemy can deal damage by dashing into you.
Wham Bam Rock
Origin: Kirby series
Main Fighter: Donkey Kong (gold fur)
Stage: Great Cave Offensive Omega
Conditions: The enemy's punching and elbow attacks have increased power, Hostile Assist Trophies will appear (Isaac), The enemy favors smash attacks.
Cragalanche
Origin: Kid Icarus series
Main Fighter: Giant Kirby (monochrome)
Stage: Reset Bomb Forest (second phase)
Conditions: The enemy is giant, The enemy favors down specials, Stamina Battle
Drill Man
Origin: Mega Man series
Main Fighter: Meta Knight (red)
Stage: Brinstar Depths Battlefield
Conditions: The enemy starts out with a Drill, The enemy favors side specials, Stamina Battle