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The device that picked the stages spun rapidly. Eventually, it slowed and rested on its choice. Sammy stood up and looked at it, wiping away his last tear.
The Halberd…isn't that…Meta Knight's ship? The one all those bad guys had… He closed his eyes and hoped that Ness would be safe. He opened them and looked at the sleeping form of Meta Knight on the couch. He listened to the conversation between two nearby smashers.
"The music there is awesome! I love Meta Knight's Revenge." "Too bad he's missing it."
A Pokeball flew onto the battlefield.
"Go! Squirtle!" The Pokemon Trainer yelled as a bright light burst from the ball. A tiny blue turtle appeared, smiling. "Squirtle!" It said.
"Aww, what a cute wittle turtle!" Ness said happily.
Red wasn't amused. "Squirtle, don't take that crap from him! Attack!" He directed the turtle to use Water Gun. Squirtle charged his blast of water and was about to unleash it when Ness jumped on his head and sprung high into the air. He landed neatly on both feet, laughing.
He was cut off when Red reached out and roughly gripped his shoulder. "Look here, brat." He said in a threatening voice, "You're gonna stop fooling around and fight seriously or I'm gonna release my Charizard. Got it?"
"P.K. Thunda!" Ness said suddenly, surrounding himself with electricity. Red let go and sprung back just in time with a loud, "What the-?!" Ness proceeded to guide the thunder towards Squirtle and zapped him.
The pissed off trainer scowled, "I'll take that as a yes."
Ness smirked and replied, "That you wiww!"
So Ness did as his opponent said to—he attacked Squirtle with everything he had. He used P.K. Thunder a lot, while Squirtle used water moves such as Water Gun and Waterfall. They were equally matched, but it seemed Ness was causing more damage...so I guess that means they weren't equally matched. The battle raged on while the Halberd flew around in the background. Squirtle was growing more and more tired.
Red placed his hands on his head in frustration. What the heck was Squirtle's problem? He wanted this to be over quick!
At one point, Ness brought his yoyo smashing into Squirtle's side. The Pokemon rolled away, tucked inside his shell. "Squirtle…" He groaned in pain.
"Squirtle! Get up!" His trainer demanded.
Ness leaped forward to finish it, but Red was quick on his feet. "Get back!" He said, withdrawing Squirtle and sending out Ivysaur. "Go Ivysaur!"
"Saur!" The Leaf Pokemon responded enthusiastically. Ness stopped in his tracks, staring at the replacement Pokemon.
"No fair!" Sammy cried out from offstage. "He brought Squirtle back right when Ness was going to end it!"
Ness stopped gawking and shouted, "P.K. Fire!" Ivysaur was enveloped in flames. It's super effective!
Red remembered his conversation with Sammy and said, "Hurry up and strangle him!" to his Pokemon. "Ivy!" Ivysaur responded, even though he had never gotten a command quite like it. Ivysaur wrapped his vines around Ness's neck.
"Hey what's he doing?" "That's not allowed!" People cried out from the audience. A loud booing was heard, directed at Pokemon Trainer. "I hate those Ness-supporters." The trainer grumbled to himself.
Although the crowd was disapproving of it, the Pokemon continued to do what his master wished. Ness clutched the vines twisted around his neck. His face was changing different colors as he struggled to breath. The vines only became tighter.
Ness stopped struggling as a look of determination overcame his face. He pulled at the vines even harder, making them loose enough to move his head. He dug his teeth into Ivysaur's vines.
The poor Pokemon screeched its name in pain, releasing Ness, who hopped away.
"Don't give up Ivysaur!" Red yelled, trying to sound encouraging, but only sounding demanding.
"Uh-oh, Sammy." Link said, eyes focused on the TV. "They're touching down on the Halberd." Link didn't seem to notice that Sammy was trembling.
Toon Link did, and couldn't help but add, "They'll have to be extra careful now!"
Ness was doing better, now that he had recovered. He spammed P.K. Fire, which was a very good move to use against a plant Pokemon. Ivysaur fell back, panting in agony. Red recalled him, saying,
"You're pathetic! Both you and Squirtle! Now come back!"
Ivysaur looked extremely put down, before disappearing back inside his Pokeball.
"Only one can help me now…" The trainer said dramatically, pulling out his last ball, "Go! Charizard!" He sent out his fresh Pokemon.
The orange dragon let out a loud roar. Ness's eyes widened. The fire Pokemon snorted and came at him.
He swung his flame-tipped tail, leaving a long burn mark on Ness's arm. While Ness was stunned, he brought a clawed hand forward and scratched a long gash on the psychic boy's face. He also used Rock Smash, leaving large bruises all over his body.
As Ness continued to get attacked, a smash ball appeared. "Oh my gosh! A…a smash ball!" The announcer blared, directing everyone's attention to it. Charizard galloped away from his prey, in the direction of the smash ball.
"P.K. Thunder!" Ness cried out weakly, sending the thunder towards the floating ball. He managed to hit it, but Charizard used this to his advantage. He flew into the air, driving his nose into the colorful smash ball. It broke and its power flowed through the Pokemon.
"Way to go Charizard!" Pokemon Trainer shouted, punching a fist into the air. Then he lowered his voice, saying, "Finally…I can get my revenge…"
"Noooo!" Sammy screamed.
Ness stood there, head bowed in defeat. He was too tired to try and avoid the final smash.
Pokemon Trainer guided Charizard to the end of the stage, pointing a finger into the air. "Go!" He yelled, "Triple F-huh? What the heck is that?" He stopped to stare at a small target that floated over to him. It had the Meta Knight symbol on it. It made small beeping noises and it floated over to rest on the Pokemon Trainer.
Pokemon Trainer looked down at it in amazement. Never had something like this happened to him before…he had always just been in the background, watching the fight. Now why was this…this thing on him?
"What is this thing?" He wondered, "Why's it on me? What's that--?" The thought struck him like a bolt of lightning from Pikachu. He turned to see a cannon aimed at him. It was too late to run.
"Oh sh--!"
With a loud zapping noise, he was hit. Ness and Charizard watched in amazement. As the beam of power disappeared, Pokemon Trainer was seen disappearing over the edge. "Nooooo!" He screeched, disappearing below.
Sammy stood there, his eyes wide, his hair in disarray.
"Wow…right over the edge." Olimar said, next to him.
"Huh…that was some plot twist." Toon Link said in amusement.
Charizard sat there sweating, the smash ball still making him glow. He let out a moan, which translated to, "Wh…what do I do now?"
Ness made his way over and brought his bat smashing into the side of Charizard's face. The final smash flew out of him. Charizard looked on in fear. Ness stood there, balancing the smash ball on his fingertip, smiling evilly.
"Hehehe…weady to pay fow what you did to my face?"
Charizard whimpered, "N-no! Have mercy!" Then took off running to the opposite side of the stage, roaring in his own language, "Help me master! It's going to kill me! M-Masterrr!!" He dove over the edge of the stage, still shrieking.
Ness stood there looking like the scariest dang thing you ever did see. Well, not really…
He frowned at the smash ball. "Aww, I didn't even get to use the smash baww!" Glancing around, he unobtrusively slipped the ball into his back pocket.
How would he be able to fit such a big ball in his pocket? I'll answer that when you tell me how Animal Crossing characters can fit furniture into their pockets.
When the smash ball was safe in his pocket, he disappeared with the usual zap. As soon as he appeared in the Tournament Room, Sammy came running at him and gave him a big hug. Ness smiled happily and they rejoiced that he was still in the tournament.
Then the happiness stopped when Sammy let out a loud, "Agh! Ness, you got blood on my shirt!!"
Well that reunion lasted about 5 seconds… Link thought to himself. Then he stepped forward with a heart container and handed it to Ness, saying, "Here Ness, have a heart container."
"Ooh, candy! Gimme!" Ness said, taking it and stuffing it into his mouth. A second later, he was good as new, all scratches and bruises gone.
"It's not candy…" Link said, sweatdropping.
Sammy looked at Link and said, "Y'know, I always wondered who the guy inside the ship was…controlling all those weapons."
Link looked thoughtful, "Huh…I always figured it was Meta Knight…"
"But that's impossible for him right now." Sammy pointed out.
"Yeah." Link agreed.
"Besides," The boy went on, "whenever he goes to fight at his stage he always ends up being the target."
"Maybe it's Dawk Meta Knight!" Ness cut in.
Sammy looked doubtful. "Why would Meta Knight let Dark Meta Knight on his ship? Didn't he try to kill him?"
"Or maybe the authoress didn't like the fact he was about to swear and zapped him out of the comic." Toon Link said with no emotion whatsoever.
We're, uh, not supposed to talk about that.
"Just forget it…" Sammy sighed, when a loud BEEP rang across the room.
"Beep beep beep!" Mr. Game & Watch bellowed.
Sammy forced a smile at the 2 dimensional man. "Oh, hi Mr. Game & Watch! Ready for your next match?"
Ness let out a scream. "He's sweawin' at me! Sammy! Make him stop! Wahh!" Sammy gave him a look, saying, "Ness, beep is just about all Mr. Game & Watch can say." "Oh." Ness said, "I knew dat! I was just checkin' ta see if you knew…"
Mr. Game & Watch rang his bell in response. He was still ringing his bell like crazy when he disappeared inside the transporter. Ness suddenly looked serious. He looked at his friend. "Hey, Sammy…is youw fight next…?"
"Yeah." Sammy replied, nodding.
"Who awe you against?"
"King DeDeDe."
"Dat guys an idiot! You'll win fow suwe!"
"Uh…Ness." Sammy said nervously. DeDeDe was standing right behind him. The king turned around angrily and growled, "You're diggin' your own grave, boy."
Ness put his hands on his hips and said reasonably, "No siwwy! I'd need a shovel fow that!"
DeDeDe, who had no good comebacks in his bad mood, turned and stomped away. Sammy looked downcast and said to Ness, "Don't provoke him like that…I'm really nervous so I'm gonna go meditate. I need to focus."
Ness tipped his head to one side and said, "Okay. See you in a wittle bit!"
"Yeah…" Sammy sighed, "bye."
As soon as Sammy disappeared into his separate corner, Ness paused, watching the retreating form of King DeDeDe.
"Mista DeDeDe, wait!" He called, racing after him.
Surprisingly, DeDeDe turned around, scowling at the short kid before him. "What do you want now, you little…" He started to say, but Ness waved his arms in front of his face and said quickly,
"Shh! Sammy just weft!" Then he paused to glance around warily, making sure no one was within hearing range. After acting all secret agent-like, he turned to DeDeDe and said in a low voice, "I wanted to ask you somethin'!" He put his arms down and lowered his eyes. "If Sammy can't beat you…pwease don't knock him out…"
DeDeDe laughed, a deep booming laugh, "Heh! Not very much faith in your little friend there. What'll you give me if I do…?"
That was DeDeDe for you. He always wanted something in return. If you do a good deed for him, he'll be good to you, but if he does something good for you, you'll always be in his debt.
Ness paused, wondering what a penguin would want from him. Then he realized DeDeDe's greed and said slyly, "I'ww give you aww of my awwowance!"
"Sweet! It's a deal!" The king said instantly, appearing like a money-obsessed fool.
Idiot. Both thought at the same time, turning away from each other. Ness knew he had no allowance—he had spent all of it on his tasty tweats. Of course, Kirby had ended up eating those treats, but luckily for him, the mansion was loaded with food that he had been devouring every day.
Although DeDeDe seemed more like the idiot here, he had a very good plan stuffed up his sleeve. One that he was sure would work. Ness stopped and stood near the TV as the King retreated to a seat near the transporter.
"Ooh, Game & Watch is gonna be feeling that in the morning! Don't mess with Purple Pikmin. There he goes right over the edge! Olimar wins!!"
Ness listened with a sad look on his face as the match ended. He looked around the room, and then spotted his best friend. He ran over, crying out, "Sammy!" Sammy stopped meditating and looked at the red-capped boy in surprise.
Ness gave him a friendly little hug. "You'we gonna do gweat!" He said trying to encourage him like the blonde had encouraged him before his own battle.
"I neva towd you dis, but…you'we wike a big brutha to me! Ow a wittle one…depends if you'we actin' wike a wimp ow not…"
Sammy sweatdropped. Well, coming from Ness, this was a compliment.
"Uh, yeah…so anyways, good wuck!" His friend said, giving him a thumbs-up.
Sammy stood up and gave Ness a pat on the head. "Thanks Ness." He said, smiling.
Then he turned away and walked to the transporter. He got in, and then turned around, looking confident for one of the few moments in his life.
Then, in a brilliant flash, he was gone.