Here it is, Chapter Ten. How's everyone been? Have you all been waiting for the Marth and Roy battle? I know you have, and now, its finally here. So get ready for a smashing good time.
"3...2...1...GO!" boomed the announcer
Mario opened up with a large fisted attack, but Marth easily countered, sending the damage back at him. Mario was not to be deterred though and retaliated with a swift kick to the mid-section, causing Marth to stumble back. Then Luigi followed up with double-helix kick, sending the prince spiraling back. However Roy wasn't to be left out. His rage traveled into his sword and he unleashed it in the attack called, the Burning Dancing Blade (not so sure of name). At that moment the Mario Brothers couldn't tell up from down as the burning blade bounced them around like a hackie sack. Soon Marth joined in and the only friends the Mario brothers had were the back ends of swords. Hitting the ground hard they struggled to recover from their oppressive attackers, but the two sword-wielding masters were not giving them any leeway. Swords came a slashing as the Mario Brothers were batted around like yesterday's sandbag. As they lay dazed the two Fire Emblem swordsmen slashed down with a smash attack, sending the brothers Mario and Luigi flying. If it hadn't been for the giant turtle that conveniently popped up nearby the Mario Brothers would have surely been defeated.
"Wow, Marth and a Roy are a sure a fired up today." came Mario, dizzily trying to stand
"Yeah. If I didn't a know any better I would a say they are a mad about something." replied Luigi
Ya don't say?
"I a guess we have to a step up our game." Mario suggested
"Yeah. If we a don't we will a surely get our bottoms handed to a us." Luigi replied
Well glad they solved that mystery.
"O-a-kay, no more Mr. Nice Plumber!" yelled Mario
"Yeah. (Though we a hardly do any a plumbing.) Let's a go!"
Now that the Mario Brothers finally decided to fight for real they went in their kung-fu battle stances, stances they learned in many of their earlier adventures, but never decided to use until now. Closing their eyes they let the calmness surround them, blocking out all distractions, and quelling the storm of their mind they await an attack. Their hands burn brightly, indicating their own unique color as a fireball begs to be formed. They squeeze their hands tighter and the intensity grows in their gloved hands. When their power is at a maximum they open their eyes and leap off of the giant turtle before it descends into the clear blue water. A fist connects squarely with armor as Mario's Blazing Punch sends Roy for a loop.
"Ha, ha. You are a not the a only one with a fire." Mario taunts
Ignoring that, Roy rises, dusts himself off calmly, and then charges Mario with everything he is. But Mario fights back with equal passion, and the battle of pride soon commences. Meanwhile Luigi tries his best to take down the flagrant prince, but to no avail. Marth easily sidesteps his attacks or counters them, no matter their speed or power. Letting his anger get the best of him he throws a nearby remote control mine at the evasive prince, Luigi attempts to distract Marth with the threat of a massive explosion. The small little device bounces off Marth quickly and effortlessly, causing Marth a small irritation. It lands in front of him, almost obscured by the small island he and Luigi are currently residing on. Both know that if either makes a wrong move the mine with self-destruct, blowing them both to kingdom come. At this point Luigi gravely regrets ever throwing the weapon in the first place. He needs to learn to control misplaced frustration.
"You are such an idiot." Marth says coolly
"I a know." Luigi replies in defeat
Once again flaming fists meet burning blade as Mario and Roy duke it out, oblivious to the situation their teammates are currently in. The spectacle is amazing as Mario's kung-fu, mushroom powers, and burning fire are put to the test against Roy's Sword of Seals, flaming slashes, and unrelenting pride. As attacks connect flames erupt from them as if a furious volcano has exploded, washing over the water laden field with such heat that sea creatures far and wide poke their heads from the aquamarine bay to view such a show. The audience is left mesmerized as if watching a fireworks display, captivated by the lights and sounds shooting forth in a dazzling display that leaves the onlooker breathless. Such power, such determination, such beauty. It can only be described as unbelievable. But in truth it is believable, for it is a Smash Brothers battle. And in battles such as these...anything is possible.
"One of us will have to move at some point." Marth pointed out
"But if we a do, then we a will be blown to a smithereens." Luigi replied
Yes, they are still stuck in the same position for the past five minutes, and they are getting stiff.
"My a legs are a starting to fall a sleep." came Luigi
Marth sighed. He was getting fed up with this waiting. Time to end this.
"Look, maybe if we both perform our Smash Attacks at full power, releasing them at the exact same moment then maybe we can cancel out the explosion of this mine that you so carelessly deployed." Marth suggested
"Hey, that's a not a bad idea. And a just because it is a my fault doesn't mean you can a point it out!" replies Luigi
"No matter...let us commence." came Marth
Soon their bodies began to glow brightly as they transferred power into their respect attacks. Luigi's attack being his gloved fist while Marth's his Dolphin Sword (not sure if that's the real name). Their power radiates with such a blinding light that if you were to stand to close you would become temporarily blinded. Soon they achieve maximum power and the small area they are standing in begins to tremble at the merely release of energies, causing the delicate machine known as a Remote Mine to begin to malfunction.
"Are you ready?" Marth asks
Luigi simply nods his head, determination pierced into his eyes.
"Then let us GO!" yells Marth; taking a step forward as he brings his sword down at the exact same moment Luigi comes forward with his fist, burning green with passion.
At first, when the two Smashers connect with the device everything turns dead quiet as the delicate machinery inside the lethal device reacts with the sudden movement and force exerted on it. Then...it happens. The device detonates, enveloping the two in a glorious explosion. Nothing can be seen as the mighty blast not only destroys the mine, but also decimates the small island the two are on, causing the debris to tumble into the lake, so it may be lost in it crystalline wonder. The audience expects the two Smashers to either A) Plummet to their doom now that they do not have a suitable piece of land to stand on, B) Be launched in to clearly different directions as such a speed you would need to rewind, pause, then use slow-motion to see correctly, C) To be shot clean into the air and experience what Team Rocket does on a daily basis, however they experience D) None of the above. Our two Smasher have been blown know where. They easily survived the explosion, for their own attacks easily countered that of the mine, canceling it out before it could bring harm to them, as it did to the surrounding area. They've jumped clear of the collapsing island and have now joined their comrades, Roy and Mario on the main island, letting their own sword and punches join in as well.
"How could you!" yelled Marth
"How a could we a what?" yelled Mario back, utterly confused
"You knew of such a beast but refused to acknowledge that it could be brought into existence!" Roy yelled angrily
"What are you a talking about?" yelled Luigi
The hated they had built up during the beginning of the fight finally hit its peak, and they exploded with rage!
"THE GIGA BOWSER!" they yelled at once, coming down with their swords with everything they could muster
When the Mario Brothers heard that name they were frozen in shock. They two had heard of the Giga Bowser, once they even had to defeat it, saving Bowser himself from certain doom. But they never thought they'd hear that name again. Nonetheless, this pause in battle to remember proved to be their down fall as the Flare Blade and the Shield Breaker attacks came down on them without mercy.
SLASH! SLASH! BOOM! BREAK! KAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA-BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!
These sounds were the last things heard as the Mario Brothers were blown from the arena so fast that if the Man-of-Steel were here he would have not been faster than a speeding bullet.
"PLAYERS DEFEATED!" boomed the announcer
"We apologize greatly for our rashness Mario Brothers. We were spurred in the moment by what happened with fellow Smashers Yoshi, Mr. Game 'n Watch, and Fox. It was not our intention to let out anger out on you." pleaded the prince
Mario wasn't having any of it, and neither was Luigi. After the battle they did some digging and discovered what the Hands had done. Not only were they mad with the Hands blatant disregard for the rules, but also they were angry with Marth and Roy. Those two didn't say a word about it and let out their aggression misguidedly. But they were angered at Bowser as well. He did nothing to prevent this, and let such a beast come to be. However they were most angry with themselves for not finding out soon the Hands plot. So now our story commences with the Mario Brothers walking the halls of the mansion, their hands cross in front of them, barely listening to Marth as he basically begged for their forgiveness. Sure, Marth is a prince, and princes don't beg, but when you've made a mistake as stupid as he did then pride is pushed aside for the better good. That is what being a good prince is all about. Something Marth has learned from his past. Now Roy didn't say a word. He was truly sorry, but he refused to beg. He has never once begged in his life (unless it was to a female) and he would not do it now...that was until they made it to Peach's room. The door opened and Peach could be found gently rubbing the head of Yoshi who had just taken a nap. She was calm, stroking his large head with tender loving care. But when she saw Marth and Roy she did a complete 180. She glared at them and nearly shouted but held it in so she wouldn't wake the sleeping hybrid. Marth took a step back and Roy nearly wet himself as Peach marched over to them, swiftly and silently. She latched onto Marth's shoulder and literally dragged him down the hall to his inevitable doom. Roy let out the air that had been lodged in his throat, thinking he'd experience the same punishment that would soon befall Marth. Oh how right he was. Another hand latched onto his shoulder and dragged him away as well. Turning he saw who it was. Zelda had grabbed the fire-wielding swordsman and was stomping down the hall with him in tow, and equal look of disgust plastered on her face like that of Peach. Guess the Mario Brothers told some other Smashers. And it wouldn't take long for the other Smashers to find out. After the swordsmen were taken away to receive punishment the Mario Brothers sighed as they stared at their fallen friend.
"I a should have a been there." said Mario, his happy demeanor in the trash can for a moment
"It is ok-a-kay Mario. It was a not your fault." Luigi said, trying to lift his short brother's spirits
"Then a who's fault is a it?" asked Mario, not convinced
"It was a the Master Hand and they a Crazy Hand. They created that a monster and they are a to blame. No one else, especially a you." Luigi replied
Mario looked up at his brother, a look of perplexity on his face. Now Luigi had always been the doubter, usually giving up before starting, and it always took Mario to lift Luigi's spirits. But now their roles had been reversed and it was now Luigi who was lifting spirits. This strange reversal of roles was new to the red plumber, who had never given up hope before. And seeing his brother, the one who would rather run and hide than stand up and fight in a dire situation was now telling him what he would tell him for years.
"Never give up. You can a always make it a better. You are a Mario after all." Luigi told him with a heart-felt brotherly smile
Mario felt the flame in his heart intensify at his taller brother's words. He felt renewed hope and a burning desire to right this terrible wrong. And he knew exactly how to do it. Time to challenge the Hands. He had enough wins so he would be able to. It was just a matter of being able to do such a thing. But right now, at this moment, he felt he could do anything, and was willing...no, determined to take down the Hands.
"Yes...let's a go." replied Mario as they walked off, contemplating their next actions.
"So...this is who I have to battle tomorrow. A one-on-one battle, seems fitting. Now it is time to show everyone who I am. Especially those Hands. They will rue the day they made me look like a fool." said the Koopa King as he walked away from the Bulletin Board, ready for his battle tomorrow. And on the sheet of paper, pinned up on the bulletin board too letters signified his opponent. DK. Soon the battle of the bulk would commence. Who will win? That is entirely up...to...YOU.
It really is up to you my readers. Who do you want to win? Place your bets, which is the stronger mass-muscled creature. Donkey Kong or Bowser? I'm not going to write that battle until I get a few reviews. So tell me. You know you want to.