Civil Dispute part 10 Pro
"Battle for Supremacy,"
Lucas sat downon the medical bed that was issued to the smash mansion. Currently he's in the medical ward of the Smash Castle. The medical ward is strictly important especially in a tournament such as this one. The room he was in has sky blue paint on the walls with white and black tiles made of slate. There is one door to his right, a window overlooking the garden area, a sink in the corner for use of sanitization, underneath the sink were drawers probably full of doctors equipment. This is the basic set up of all the rooms there. It was important to be fully equipped with all the necessities. Besides the usually, stethoscope, thermometers, and needles there's also the out of the ordinary equipment. Since each smasher have different skills, and powers it's strictly important all statuses are confirmed.
Lucas rubbed at the device around his head and listening to it beep. He wasn't a hundred percent positive of what the device even does, but Mario told him to put it on and he'd be back. Lucas closed his eyes he rubbed his head, as if he's trying to ease the throbbing. Recently he had been experiencing excruciating headaches for some unknown reason. He thought his PSI was just acting up, and that it would pass. However, as time moved on the pain began to spike to higher levels of pain. Lucario suggested he get checked out instead of going on the mission to provide back up for Samus, if need be. Mario was probably seeing to Pikachu if he had to guess. It was hurt pretty badly. Lucas still couldn't believe Sonic, and the others would go that far. It's unlike him. Sure Sonic gets carried away often, and he loves being able to do what he wants. That's one thing Lucas knew about Sonic, he absolutely hated when someone would try to take his freedom away, but at the same time that's pointed more toward the injustice. Lucas grabbed his head again in pain. The more he thought about it the worse his head hurt. Finally, Mario entered the room in his Dr. Mario uniform with a strange transparent paper.
"Hey Mario, how's Pikachu?" Lucas asked.
"After a little-a rest it'll be-a fine. Good thing Pokemon are-a so tough," Mario said.
"Good,"
"Now, then," Mario said. He placed the transparent paper against a light so that it can be seen clearly. Lucas titled his head at it. "This is a picture of your-a Catscan,"
"Catscan? Isn't that a little extreme?" Lucas only saw this problem as a little headache and expected some painkillers.
"Lucas-a, your powers come from-a the mind right?" Mario asked. Lucas nods. "Then obviously this problem-a is bigger then you-a think. I mean your source of power comes from-a the mind so if something is wrong with-a your source then you powers-a will be effected in some way,"
"I get these headaches when my powers evolve that's all, or something like that,"
"Then if-a that's the case then your powers are evolving too fast," Mario looked at the headband on Lucas then gaped. "Extremely fast,"
"What is this thing anyway?" Lucas asked tugging at the metallic band.
"It's made specifically for those with psychic powers-a. If a psychic has a headache that usually spells trouble-a. It tells how much pressure is building which causes headaches for psychics. Too much pressure could-a make your powers go crazy, and you wouldn't be in control,"
Lucas looked fearful. The headaches got more and more painful as time went on. "So…will me head explode?"
Mario chuckled. "No, but it's gotta be solved. Ness has had this-a problem before, but…" Mario observes the Catscan. "Not this much pressure has ever built-a up,"
"What do you suggest? I should just go out blasting stuff?"
"With how much pressure that has-a built up, that-a would do more harm then good. Think-a of it like this. You fill a balloon with so much air that-a its about to burst, so you let go which releases that air. However, when released there's-a no possible way of controlling the rate or even the direction of the balloon. Instead-a we have a tight grip on it then let the air our slowly that way we still control it, and it wont be a danger-a,"
Lucas frowned at the thought. "So, how do we do that?"
Mario frowned and looked the Catscan. "Until further notice you're going to have to go on every mission we get until I come up with a solution. Usually I-a would suggest bed rest, but this is-a special case. When Ness had such a problem we just put him through a couple matches till he got it under control, but-a the pressure you have is far too great-a. Try not to rest too long, use your powers or train-a, the point is you must do something. We must make sure the pressure doesn't build anymore then it has-a. I'll have Lucario watch over you,"
Lucas reached for the band around his head. He unhooked it then gave it to Mario after thanking him. He slide off the bed then walked over to the door. Basically Mario told him to spam his powers and use them in luxury if need be. So, he used his PSI to open the door then close it. Lucas walked outside the medical wing then walked down a flight of stairs into the foyer, where his friend Lucario is waiting. Lucario looked expectantly at Lucas.
"Well?" Lucario asked.
"Not good I'm afraid," Lucas said looking at the floor.
"What's happening?" Lucas explained everything that Dr. Mario had told him, and what to about the situation. Lucario frowned.
"What's wrong?" Lucas asked.
"Besides the obvious, a lot. Admittedly, I've been having headaches as well, but I've been able to keep it under control to where it's only a slight migraine. Your headaches sounds much more serious, but only because you are much more dependent on your psychic powers,"
"What are you saying?" Lucas said grabbing his head feeling another burst of pain from his headache.
"I don't believe in coincidences, especially at a time like this. Something's happening, but I'm not sure what," Lucas began swaying on his feet until he began to fall backward. Acting quickly, Lucario pulled him back up onto his feet steadying him with his hand on his shoulder. "Will you be alright?"
"This headache is so bad. It feels like my brain is trying to climb out my skull," Lucas groaned.
"You should rest,"
"That's the one thing Dr. Mario instructed me not to do. Have the others left to support Samus yet?"
"No, the team is still on stand by right now. Once Mario is done doctoring he will accompany them to support her. Once we heard that two teams were made, Sonic being on the second one, we knew she would have her hands full and would need a little support. In your condition you can't be planning to join them?"
"No, choice. I was Mario's last patient, so he's probably heading to meet up with the team. Let's catch up to them," Lucas said.
Lucas hurried out of the foyer toward the flight of stairs on their right, opposite set Lucas came down. Lucario watched after him for a moment before hurrying to catch up. They hurried down to the hanger where Lucario said they are all gathered. They made a couple turns, until they made it to an elevator towards the back of the castle. The elevator shot down, and in mere moments they exited to see the team about to hop into the Falcon Flyer. The team consisted of Fox, Link, Captain Falcon, Luigi, and Mario who was just now joining them.
"Hey guys got room for two more?" Lucario asked.
"Why so keen on getting in on the mission?" Fox asked.
"Doctors orders," Lucas said.
"Alright lets-a go," Mario said.
They all hopped onto the Falcon Flyer then shot out the hanger and into the sky. It only took a few minutes to reach the Data Observatory since its location was pretty far from the city itself. From where they were they could tell some serious fighting was going on down there. Falcon immediately brought his ship in for a landing.
"Okay guys, the plan is to intercept the other team heading toward Samus. We must not allow Samus to be so heavily outnumbered, and have to deal with Sonic. We pin them down until Samus gets the other team she has under control," Mario explained.
"Alright sounds like a plan," Falcon said.
They quickly rush toward the front entrance, passing both the unconscious forms of Masher and Earthlor. They are given only spare glances before they continue on into the area. Immediately upon entering the compound they knew a battle raged on, with the walls dented, marked, burned, and the men laying on the floor unconscious. They pressed on deeper into the area. Finally, a question came to mind.
"What do they even store here anyway that we have be here to protect?" Link asked.
"Information Link, the biggest pot of information you could get your hands on. Get a few strands of data here, and you could be set to conquer the city," Fox answered.
"But-a what information could the rebels be after-a?" Luigi asked.
"There gain isn't control of city, that's for sure," Falcon said.
"Then maybe they have another angle of some kind," Lucario suggested.
"Well then-a let's catch their leader and find out," Mario said. Lucario glanced off to the side to see Lucas running at his side. Lucas caught his gaze and then smirked to assure him that he was fine, despite his eyes saying otherwise. "Lucario use your-a aura,"
"Okay," Lucario complied then closed his eyes. Then he started looking deeper into the area for some sign of their targets. He recognized the aura of smashers, and from their position they were only a few ways down the hall they were on. However, something also caught Lucario's attention. An unfamiliar aura was also there, down below them. It looked like a red swirl with blue. Lucario couldn't figure it out exactly. He was so concentrated on this aura he forgot his original objective.
"Uh Lucario?" Lucas asked. This snatched Lucario's focus back.
"They're a little down the hall on the left side, and descending," Lucario informed.
"Good, lets-a move," Mario said leading the group down the specified hall. The sounds of battle began to get clearer and louder. Soon as they entered the hall a man went flying right by them. Lucas caught him with his PSI then set him down gently.
"They seem to be playing pretty rough," Lucas commented.
"Then we gotta play rougher," Falcon said slamming his fist into his open hand. They turned to corner, and when they did they didn't hold back.
Lucario shot out an aura sphere that cut off their path, so while they were halted Lucas used his PK Freeze to form an ice wall. The Blue Wind members gaped at the ice wall, the biggest one there, Bowser, only huffed at it as he proceeded to knock it down. That is until Lucario and Lucas landed in front of it blocking him. Bowser huffed again.
"You whimps want some of this too?" Bowser challenged.
"I suggest you readjust yourself considering the situation your in," Lucario suggested.
"Who are these guys?" asked the read head Roy.
"The latest on the smash roster, like myself," Ike answered.
"Roy, what are you doing here?" Link demanded from behind.
"Fighting for a good cause of course. Wish you could say the same huh?" Roy said.
"Our way of fighting is doing something better for everyone. You're way is selfish," Link said.
"You've got some nerve calling us selfish," Ike said.
"Well the fact your standing here in front us proves that," Lucario said.
"Surrender," Mario said.
"Do you really think we would just back down because you ask nicely?" Bowser laughed. "This is the perfect excuse to pound your face in Mario,"
Mario ignored Bowser then looked the small group over then noticed something. "Where is Sonic?"
"He went ahead, thought that would have been obvious since you would have heard his voice a long time ago," Marth said.
"Then we'll deal with you all then catch him too," Falcon said.
"Try it!" Bowser challenged lunging for Mario.
Mario was quick to stand aside of the lunge and charge his way to the crowd. Marth met him head on with a overhead slash, that Mario leaned out of the way of. Mario slammed his left shin into Marth's side giving him a startle. Marth was quick to regain himself then brought his sword down quickly to cut Mario off from passing through. Marth was then blown aside by Lucas's PK Thunder. Marth rolled against the ground into a wall. He began to rise his feet to gaze at Lucas shocked. Lucario was quick to join the battle as well as he shot with an aura sphere at Ike, who was able counter the attack with a powerful hammer slash. Then he brought the side of his blade into Luigi's chest. Luigi slammed into a wall. Bowser was fending off both Captain Falcon and Fox, while Link had his hands full with Roy. Fox flicked out his gun, but Bowser huge hand grabbed onto then turned to throw him into Captain Falcon. Bowser turned to see Mario going toe to toe with Marth. Before Bowser could proceed Captain Falcon hit him in the check with a Falcon Kick.
Link blocked Roy's horizontal slash from its center point then countered with a shield strike. Link charged forward, however with one flick of Roy's sword flames shot up throwing Link across the hall. Roy turned his attention to the wall of ice in front of their path, but had to focus on other things when Lucas confronted him. Lucas leaped toward him in a psychic tackle. Roy slid on his feet, but as he slid Lucas placed his hand on the ground then ice spread across the floor eliminating any traction Roy had gained making him fall to the floor.
"Wow kid, you're not bad, but…" Roy slammed his blade into a floor creating an explosion of flames that melted the ice floor and threw Lucas into a wall. "You're not superior,"
Mario dodged another slash from Marth, and though with all the fighting Mario noticed that each swing did not lose that much power. Marth was very precise when it came to fighting, especially his swordplay. No doubt he used relatively weaker attack for the soldiers in order to save in strength for any surprises. Marth made lunging dive with his sword pointing out. Mario leaped pasted him. While on Marth's side Mario cupped his hand then slammed them into Marth's right temple making him hit the floor.
"Watch out!" cried Fox. Mario turned to see Bowser lunge at him, and only had a second to roll away.
Before Bowser had a chance to sink his claws in Mario Lucas blasted him in the side with a burst of PSI energy. Once Bowser was done Captain Falcon jumped in to finish the job, but Bowser performed a backhand strike as he stood up to knock Falcon away.
"We could really use that back up right about now!" Roy exclaimed stopping Link's blade inches from his face.
"Agreed," Ike gasped as was struck by Lucario. Ike got on his feet then swung his blade horizontally, but Lucario sucked his stomach in just avoiding the tip. Ike tried again, same direction just aimed for Lucario's head. This too was avoiding by Lucario ducking. Ike brought his sword around to perform a hammer slash, but he left him self exposed. Lucario leaped forward then hit Ike with a Force Palm attack, and then Luigi came in from behind with a kick. This threw Ike to the ground.
"Just give up!" Lucas yelled.
"Don't worry guys we're here!" called a voice. Suddenly from the ceiling dropped more people. They showed themselves as Toon Link, Nana, Diddy Kong, and Mewtwo.
"Mewtwo! You as-a well!" Luigi exclaimed.
"Indeed, I will not be used as some pawn," Mewtwo said.
"Lucas, take him!" Mario ordered.
"R-Right," Lucas said. Lucas leaped toward Mewtwo with psychic energy flowing around him. Mewtwo only raised an eye at him as flicked his wrist sending Lucas the other direction he came and into his ice wall.
Lucario shot out an aura sphere that Mewtwo blocked with one hand then crushed it with his psychic powers. Mewtwo then responded with a shadow ball, that Lucario leaned out of the way of, but he was caught in the explosion range.
Diddy dove for Fox, and Fox brought his fist back for a response, but both quickly lost the heart to even do it. Brawling was thing, but when you're fighting with all you've got and you've more to lose then just some match it's hard to get the heart to do it. Diddy just opted to switching with opponents with Nana. So he had Captain Falcon, while she deal with Fox. Fox still didn't feel better about it though.
"Toon Link-!" Link exclaimed but was caught off as the cartoon incarnation threw a boomerang at him. Link knocked it away with his shield, but was unprotected when Roy slammed into him with his shoulder. Link was sent rolling to the ground, Toon Link tried with all his might to not turn his direction. Toon Link simply focused on his fight with Luigi, which wasn't going well since he just got flung into a wall, and Ike had to takeover.
"Nana cut it out!" Fox exclaimed leaping away from a blast of cold air.
"I can't let you guys do this!" Nana responded. Fox kicked off the wall then shot his laser at her, but they were only warning shots. Nana backs off slightly.
"Popo's been a wreck without you ya know,"
"How do you think I feel?"
"Twice as worse, so just stop this and come with us,"
Nana bit her lip. A flying Mario, who was thrown by Bowser, silenced Fox.
"Ha, take that plumber!" Bowser cheered.
Luigi narrowly dodged Ike's sword, and was almost punched in the head if he had not slipped on his feet. Taking this to his advantage, Luigi performed a sweep kick at Ike's feet. Ike lost his balance, and because of his weight hit the floor before he could regain it. Luigi jumped back to gain distance.
"You just blindly follow Mario don't you?" Ike asked.
"He's my bro, if I don't support him when-a he makes stupid choices, who will?" Luigi responded.
"Don't you get tired of the support role?"
"Of course, but-,"
"Then you should do something about it,"
"I can't just-,"
"Just because he wont approve doesn't mean you have to swallow your own feelings. Come on step up!"
Toon Link face off against Lucas, who wasn't looking to good. Lucas leaped forward with a punch, that Toon Link side stepped, and he was about to respond with a counter attack but couldn't bring himself to do it. Lucas noticed his hesitation, but didn't take advantage of it, only gaining curiosity. Lucas swung his right leg for a roundhouse, but Toon Link blocked it with his shield. However, Toon Link didn't take into account of the psychic energy that went along with that kick. Toon was flung to the floor, but not without shooting his clawshot and latching onto Lucas. Toon brought Lucas in close as he fell then judo flipped Lucas into the wall. Lucas grudgingly rose to his feet.
"You don't seem well, are you alright?" Toon asked. Although in the heat of battle worry for his friend was overpowering him.
"In a lot pain right now," Lucas moaned as he held his head. Toon knew for a fact Lucas didn't fake injuries or pains, and he wasn't the underhanded type either. Something must be wrong.
"I-," Toon Link bit his lip. He couldn't lose himself just because he's worried for Lucas. Lucas focused on the fight at hand then continued to duke it out.
Mewtwo and Lucario were going at it big time. Lucario dove out of the way of a shadow ball then rolled onto his feet. He turned to fire an aura sphere at Mewtwo, but noticed his absence. Lucario gaped for a moment.
"Looking for someone," came Mewtwo's voice right beside him. Lucario was shocked, and before he could react Mewtwo turned and slammed his tail into Lucario's stomach. "You're not bad, a little rough around the edges, but not bad,"
Lucario turned to see Mewtwo coming at him from above. Lucario reacted much quicker then Mewtwo had expected, and placed his hand right on Mewtwo's chest for a force palm. "You got over confident,"
Mewtwo was shot into the air then shot further to the side by Lucas's PK Thunder attack. Mewtwo went flying, but skid to a halt on the ground also knocking over Captain Falcon as Diddy pushed him into Mewtwo's path. Mewtwo's eyes got fierce then he shot a full powered shadow ball at Lucas. Lucario was too slow to intercept it so it went at Lucas undeterred. Lucas gave out a powerful psychic push that held back the attack. Both Mewtwo and Lucario were shocked to see such an event. Lucas however could not hold it back forever, so he opted to pushing it underneath him as he hopped over. The Shadow ball shattered the ice wall to pieces. Then Lucas shot out a PK Fire at Toon from point blank range.
Toon Link hit the ground with a painful thud. Link actually cringed at the sight not feeling good about this fight all of a sudden. Lucas shot out another PK Fire at Mewtwo this time. Mewtwo quickly crossed his arms as the Psychic fire burst around his entire body. Mewtwo blasted out of the fire right at Lucas. He skids to a stop right in front of him.
"You're pretty powerful kid, but I can tell something at right with you," Mewtwo flicked his wrist and Lucas's feet was pulled from under him making him spin in the air. Mewtwo moved his hand to the side to slam Lucas's back into the wall, then down to slam Lucas on his front. "However, you should know your place,"
"Mewtwo, don't hurt him like that!" Toon Link called over to him.
"Your friend is stronger then you think," Mewtwo responded.
Mario was just about done with all this fighting. He jumped up then kicked off the wall to avoid Bowser. Once above him Mario came down slamming his elbow on top of the koopas head. Bowser was dizzy for a moment, but it was enough for Mario to throw the Koopa King toward the others. Mewtwo stopped Bowser in midair then dropped him.
"We should go!" Toon Link said as he slammed his shield into Luigi's head.
"Agreed," Mewtwo said. Mewtwo gave psychic push to the opposing team and gather his teammates in the middle.
"They're-a about to teleport!" Mario called. Before they could intervene Bowser breathed a wall of fire on one side, while Nana shot out some ice on the other. Mewtwo gathered his power then they all vanished in a moments notice. "Darn, so close!"
"Well-a we still have work to do, the other team!" Luigi reminded.
"Right!" Mario exclaimed remembering.
"But, do we really have the strength for another fight like that one!" Captain Falcon said still trying to catch his breath.
"Remember the upgrades Samus got, and she's probably working them over. We may not need to do much, hopefully," Fox said glumly.
"Are you alright Lucas?" Lucario said helping him to his feet.
"Besides this enormous headache, fine," Lucas responded.
"All that power you let out and the pressure didn't decrease!" Lucario exclaimed.
Lucas shook his head. "If anything I felt worse,"
"I'll have to run-a more test on you if-a that's the case. This is much more serious, but right-a now we must move forward," Mario said.
"Alright let's go, I kinda wanna see Samus in action!" Captain Falcon said running ahead. The rest of the others followed as well.
Lucas was running in the back of the group when suddenly. "Excellent…"
"Huh?" Lucas stopped to look around. Lucario immediately stopped to look back at him.
"Something wrong with your head again?" Lucario asked.
Lucas looked unsure. "I don't know…"