Episode 1: Part 4/4: The First Victim
Snake looked at the screen. His hand was rubbing his chin as Sonic made his way through the maze. The ornamet safetly tucked in his hands.
Sonic: I was sure I'd make it through the maze with no problem. That was until Snake was called back into the lobby.
Master Hand opened the door to Snake's room. "Snake may I speak with you," Master Hand asked. Snake shrugged.
"Hold on Sonic. Master Hand wants to speak with me" Snake said. Sonic nodded.
Snake: I did not know what Master Hand wanted from me. It turns out it was an offer.
"Snake I am willing to make you an offer," Master Hand said. He revealed two metallic cards inside his palm. They were dark green colored and gave out a special glow.
"What's that?" Snake asked. Master Hand chuckled.
"These cards are called exemptions," Master Hand explained. "With an exemption you may skip tonight's quiz and will be guarantied safety for the next round".
"What's the catch?" Snake said raising a brow.
"There's no real catch except you can only use an exemption on the episode you won it. Also you must do something to obtain these," Master Hand stated.
"So what do I do," Snake asked.
"Both you and Sonic will win these exemptions if Sonic breaks his ornament in the maze. If you want these exemptions you have to get Sonic to break his ornament in the maze. Sonic cannot know about this deal however," Master Hand said.
Snake nodded. "Thanks".
Snake: Man! What was I going to do? I had the tough choice between an exemption or the trust of another player.
Nana: I hated this mission. I could not do anything right during that.
A blindfolded Nana hurried down the halls listening to Samus' commands. Suddenly Nana stopped to take a breath.
"Are you ok," Samus asked.
"Yeah, I'm fine," Nana nodded.
Samus: I could have been easier on Nana. She seemed so tired when the mission finally ended.
"Alright I'm going to walk forward until you tell me to turn" Nana exclaimed. Samus sighed breathing into her communicator.
"Ok Nana," Samus sighed.
Mario had successfully completed the maze. He entered the main room with a brightly colored smash ornament in his hands.
"We did it Mario," Toon Link said high-fying the chubby plumber.
"I'a thought it would be much a'harder," Mario said grinning ear to ear.
Mario: I was a'glad that I was successful in that mission. However I was a'worried for the night's execution. I had forgotten for a second that a'one of us would be going home.
Toon Link: Mario was very easy to work with. I hope I get paired with him in some of the missions to come.
Snake breathed deeply as he rubbed his forehead. Snake decided to go for the money and continue to guide Sonic the correct way.
"Am I almost there," Sonic said. Snake nodded.
"Just a few more halls to go," Snake said. A hint of uncertainty in his voice.
Sonic suddenly went to a halt.
"Uh Snake, I think there's something behind me," the blue blur said. Within seconds a gunner shot Sonic right in the back with his powerfull paint gun.
"Sonic are you alright," Snake asked in concern. Sonic gave a thumbs up. The ornament was cracked on the floor.
Sonic: I was so close. I tried my best and I still wasn't able to complete this mission. Oh well.
Sonic smiled weakly as he entered the main room, without his ornament. Master Hand went up to Sonic.
"Sonic I have good news for you," Master Hand said. Snake suddenly entered through one of the doors. His face full of relief.
"Snake and I made a bet," Master Hand said. "What bet" Sonic was intrigued.
"Snake agreed that if you were to be shot in the maze both you and him would win exemptions" Master Hand explained. "If you don't know, exemptions will excuse you from taking the quiz and will grant immunity to you for the night".
"So me and Snake both won them," Sonic said in uncertainty. Master Hand raised his fingers up in down in the form of a nod.
"I wasn't planning on making you loose," Snake said. Sonic rolled his eyes.
Sonic: I was happy to win the exemption. However Snake seemed odd when he entered the room a few minutes before. I have my suspicions on him already.
In the main room were Toon Link and Mario, Red and Ike, and Zelda and Lucas who also made it out of the maze with the ornament.
"So far 5000 smash coins had been added to the pot," Master Hand said. "We're still waiting for Captain Falcon and Dedede, and Nana and Samus.
Toon Link: Knowing them. Captain Falcon and Dedede were probably bickering like they always did in that stupid maze.
"Your going the wrong way!" Dedede shouted to an annoyed Captain Falcon.
"Shut up Dedede!" Captain Falcon yelled. He was breathing heavily. Things had gotten wrong when Dedede came to a disagreement with Captain Falcon earlier in the mission.
"Look, I am the guider. You are the runner," Dedede said. "You can't see through that blindfold so you can't know where to go".
"But I remember it was this way," Captain Falcon said. He had an ornament in his hand.
"Wait Captain Falco," Dedede said.
"It's Falcon."
"Whatever. I was going to tell you your right near the exit. Just turn left."
"Fine."
Captain Falcon turned left. He then bumped into a door.
"We made it," Dedede exclaimed. He couldn't stop laughing.
"Thank you," Captain Falcon sarcastically said.
Dedede left his room. A deep sigh escaped.
Captain Falcon: I was very tired at this point. I was lucky that I didn't collapse.
Dedede: I hated this mission so much. I wanna go back to the hotel and sleep for the rest of the day.
Meeting them in the main room were Samus and Nana. They also had an ornament with them.
"It seems that we have all our teams," Master Hand said looking at the faces of the players.
"4 teams successfully brought the ornaments here," Master Hand said. "Which means 10k smash coins will be added to the pot."
Sonic: I was shocked that we added that amount of money being that the mission was difficult to begin with.
Samus: Sadly this moment was bittersweet due to the fact that one of us would not advance in the game tonight.
Toon Link: Boy! That was one tough mission. I wish I could go to sleep but tonight's execution makes me very apprehensive.
The players arrived back at their hotel rooms so they could freshen up before dinner. It was also an opprotunity to get to know the other players more.
Room 12R
"Hey Red, can I interview you for a sec?" Toon Link asked Red who was lying down on his bed.
"Sure, why not," Red said. Toon Link went to look for his journal.
Toon Link: I knew I had to get some information about the other players if I ever wanted to remain in the game.
"So Red, you come from Kanto and want to be the one of the greatest Pokemon trainers" Toon Link asked. Red nodded.
"If I win I'll spend most of the money on stuff for my Pokemon. Potions, Antidotes, TM's, stuff like that," Red said.
Red: Toon Link was very respectful to me when he was interviewing me. No suspicions about him yet.
"Red, do you have a strategy?" ToonLink asked. Red shook his head.
"Not yet I suppose," Red said. "I'm just going to try my best and see where it leads me."
Lucas noticed ToonLink and Red. He then shook his head.
Lucas: Not sure interviewing is for me. The person I'm interviewing could be lying. I don't want to take that chance.
Room 12S
"So...," Ike tried to bring up a conversation between his two roommates. Then he thought of something to talk about.
"Snake, how does it feel to have that exemption with you?" Ike asked hoping for an answer. Snake just shrugged.
"It's ok I guess," Snake replied. "I'm glad I don't have to take that stupid quiz tonight. But still this exemptions nothing special".
Ike: Snake was very lucky. He was 100% guarantied to make it to the next round with that exemption. I wish I was him.
Captain Falcon was reading a magazine while sitting on a cozy brown chair. "I don't need no exemption" he said turning the pages in his magazine.
"Is that because you're the Mole?" Ike teased. Captain Falcon rolled his eyes.
Captain Falcon: It seems that a lot of people are suspecting me in this game. I to play this game the best I can. Sadly no one can see this.
Room 12T
The three players were silent most of the time. Mario was reading a book called "The Mushroom Theory", Sonic was taking a quick nap, and Dedede just sat on his chair, deep in thought.
Dedede: I have no idea who to go for on tonight's quiz. I have a terrible feeling that I may be executed tonight.
Room 12U
The girls had been chatting the whole time. Most of it was unrelated to the game. Nana had a hint of worry in her voice as she spoke.
Nana: I really wished Popo was here. He'd know what to do at this point.
"Who are you going for on the quiz?" Nana asked Zelda and Samus.
"I'm really suspecting Dedede at the momment," Samus said. "It was mostly his fault that the Zelda's bag wasn't found".
"I agree with you," Zelda said. "But I'm also suspecting Snake. I get such a weird vibe from him" she explained.
Zelda: I think I will be splitting my answers between Dedede and Snake. If neither of them are the mole, I think I'm busted.
Samus: I'm changing my mind about Dedede. There's two other people that I have been suspicious of lately...
The players were joined in a fancy restaurant located in the hotel garden called "The Lovely Sun". The tables had name cards on each chair. The order was Ike, Zelda, Dedede, Sonic, Lucas, Snake, Toon Link, Nana, Captain Falcon, Mario, Red, and Samus. Master Hand was in the middle.
"Good evening players," Master Hand said. "I hope you enjoy your meal because this will be the last supper for one of you".
The players just sat there and ate. Rarely someone would try to bring up a conversation but it wouldn't last long.
"Your team pot currently stands at 21k out of a possible 38k," Master Hand explained.
Dedede: 21k wasn't enough for me really. I thought we really could have done better if it wasn't for the mole.
"You will be taking a 10 question quiz on the mole shortly," Master Hand said. "You may use your journals. Hopefully that will help you out. Like all of you know, the player with the lowest score on the quiz will not advance on to the next episode".
Samus: I am very worried. I never got to write much down in my journal.
"Hopefully that will not be me," Dedede said taking a bite out of his roast beef. Everyone looked at him awkwardly.
Captain Falcon:I just hope Dedede gets executed tonight. He's been nothing but a nuisance this entire game so far.
It was time for the quiz. 10 questions about the Mole. The players were sent to the picnic grounds area of the garden. On each table was a laptop.
Question 1: Is the Mole male or female?
A. Male
B. Female
Ike: There's not that many girls in this game. But you never know.
Question 2: What team was the mole on in the "Airport Anarachy" mission?
A. Team A
B. Team B
C. Team C
D. Team D
Mario:My team did a'well in this mission. However, I'm not a'counting them out from being the Mole just a'yet.
Question 3: When did the Mole's team arrive back at the airport lobby at the end of the "Airport Anarachy Mission"?
A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. Fourth
Samus: This was a very difficult question because my team arrived last. Snake and Sonic have exemptions so I'm in big trouble.
Question 4: What color was the flag in the Mole's bag in the "Airport Anarchy Mission"?
A. Red
B. Blue
C. Green
D. Yellow
E. Orange
F. Black
D. Pink
H. White
Toon Link: Samus has gained some of my suspicions. She clearly trys to act bossy and paranoid. Knowing Samus, this isn't like her.
Question 5: What room did the Mole stay in for the night?
A. 12R
B. 12S
C. 12T
D. 12U
Captain Falcon: Both of my roommates for the night really gained some of my suspicions. I'm not sure which one can be the Mole.
Question 6: In "Gun The Runner" which role was the mole assigned?
A. Runner
B. Guider
Nana: I don't really think the Mole sabotaged this mission. If the mole did sabotage then they must be doing a good job.
Question 7: What was the outcome of the Mole's team in "Gun The Runner"?
A. Was shot by gunner on way to ornaments
B. Was shot by gunner on way back
C. Team was successful
Dedede: Even when Captain Falco was not working well with me, we still managed to be successful in this mission. How strange!
Question 8: Did the Mole win an exemption in "Gun The Runner"?
A. Yes
B. No
Red: I really wanted to win an exemption. But I didn't. My brain is all bamboozled on who the Mole is at the moment.
Question 9: What is the Mole's occupation?
A. Plumber
B. Swordsman
C. Mountain Climber
D. King/Wrestler
E. Racer
F. Student
G. Princess
H. Sea Traveler/Swordsman
I. Pokemon Trainer
J. Foot Racer
K. Bounty Hunter
L. Agent
Lucas: Maybe Zelda is the Mole. She acted very weird in the "Gun the Runner" mission.
Question 10: Who is the Mole?
A. Mario
B. Ike
C. Nana
D. Dedede
E. Captain Falcon
F. Lucas
G. Zelda
H. Toon Link
I. Red
J. Sonic
K. Samus
L. Snake
Zelda: This is it. I had to make my decision sooner or later but I think I'm ready for tonight's execution.
The players were now taken to another area of the large garden. This area looked like a small wedding place with a wedding arch and neat path leading to it. Along the path were 4 wedding benches. Below the wedding arch instead of a bride or groom, was a menacing and cold looking tv on a large table on wheels. Master Hand was floating beside it.
The players placed their bags on a small table in front of the area and they preceded to take their seats in the wedding benches, not sure which of them would be leaving the game.
"Good evening players," Master Hand said formaly. "This area of El Palacio de Starlight Inn's royal garden is used mainly for weddings as well as other services. In this case, it is the location of your first execution".
Master Hand touched the screen with one of his fingers. The screen changed to a green wire frame screen. 12 portraits of the players were present on screen. Snake and Sonic's portraits were green tinted.
"Sonic and Snake have exemptions. Which means they are excused from tonight's execution. I will start to select each of your portraits on screen. If the screen turns green afterwards, you're safe and you may continue to play the game. If the screen turns red however, you've been executed. You must take your bag and head for the execution vehicle waiting outside the garden immediately." Master Hand explained. "Is everyone ready?"
All the players nodded. Master Hand turned to the screen, ready to give out the results.
"Samus."
Samus looked at the screen in anxiety. She was holding her breath.
Master Hand selected her portrait on screen. The portrait zoomed in.
"Ready for your results Samus?" Master Hand asked. Samus nodded. Master Hand tapped Samus' portrait once more.
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GREEN THUMBPRINT
Samus gave out a sigh of relief. She did not say another word.
"Dedede."
Dedede eyed the TV. Dedede sighed as Master Hand selected his portrait. After it zoomed in, Master Hand selected it again.
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GREEN THUMBPRINT
Dedede let out a small chuckle before looking at the other players who never got their results yet. He couldn't help but feel sorry for them.
"Lucas."
Lucas nodded as Master Hand selected his portrait. After a few seconds, Master Hand tapped the screen again.
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GREEN THUMBPRINT
Lucas couldn't help but smile as he sulked back into the bench. He let out a great sigh.
"Mario."
Mario gave out a nervous smile as Master Hand selected his portrait. Everyone became silent waiting for his results. Master Hand tapped the screen when the portrait was zoomed in.
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RED THUMBPRINT
Mario winced as he took his cap and covered his face with it. Everyone looked sorry for the poor plumber.
"Mario I am very sorry. You are the Mole's first victim," Master Hand said. "Will you please take your bag and follow me".
Mario put his cap back on and nodded. Before he left he mouthed "Good luck," to the other players. The other players looked saddened to see their good friend Mario fall in defeat.
"Mario was such a good player," Nana said recalling the very first mission.
Mario wiped his forehead. "We better a'hurry. In 40 minutes the mission will be a'over".
"Don't worry Mario, we'll find that bag" Nana said. Ike laughed.
Mario chuckled. "Then let's keep a'looking then".
"And he made a great teamate," Toon Link said.
Mario had successfully completed the maze. He entered the main room with a brightly colored smash ornament in his hands.
"We did it Mario" Toon Link said high-fying the chubby plumber.
"I'a thought it would be much a'harder" Mario said grinning ear to ear.
"I'm going to miss Mario" Zelda said. "He deserved to make it far". The other players nodded in agreement.
Master Hand led Mario to the execution vehicle parked outside the brightly lit hotel.
"How does it feel to be the first victim of the Mole" Master Hand asked.
"It's'a ok" Mario said. "I had a'great time playing this a'wonderful game".
"Well goodbye Mario. Hope to see you again" Master Hand said Mario entered the vehicle. The door soon shut.
The engine went on and the vehicle drove off into the night. The Mole had officially taken their first victim.
One down, nine to go...
A/N: And so it concludes Episode 1 of The Mole: Super Smash Bros. Edition. I am going to put up a poll on my homepage on who you think the Mole is.
Episode 2 will start in 3 weeks the latest. I've been busy lately and I hope to post it before then.