Chapter 10: Planet of the Oddities
Shortly after the match between Troy and Daisy finished, the Helghast soldier and the Shy Guy appeared on the court. The Shy Guy made squeaking noises. The Helghast soldier then bellowed, "Where, in the name of our planet Helghan, is our opposition?"
As soon as he said that, Baby Mario appeared on the court. Following him is a big brown-haired gorilla with a red necktie with the yellow letters "D.K."
"Ah... I met him in a practice match." Fong said, referring to Baby Mario's gorilla partner
"Who is he, Fong?" Sam asked
"The gorilla's name is Donkey Kong. Everyone refers to him as DK for short." Fong answered, "He may be small in brains, but he makes up for it in brawn. His serving game was as sharp as a knife. He was definitely a good partner to Baby Mario."
"Well... We'll see if that soldier is up for the task." Sam said, referring to the Helghast soldier
Suzuki appeared on the court in his brown plaid pants, yellow shirt and a straw hat. "Hello, everyone!" He cried, "My name is Suzuki and I will be your umpire today!"
"Bring it on!" The Helghast soldier yelled
The Shy Guy squeaked in agreement. Baby Mario cried, "Yay!" DK simply grunted.
Suzuki took out a coin. "If it's Heads, the team of Mr. Helghast and the Shy Guy will serve first." He said excitedly, "If it's Tails, the team of Baby Mario and Donkey Kong will serve first." He tossed up the coin. Once it dropped, he cried, "Heads."
He tossed a pair of tennis balls to the Helghast soldier. "Mr. Helghast," Suzuki said, somewhat creeped out "Try not to kill anyone..."
The Helghast soldier tossed the ball up and hit it with his racket. The ball bounced inside the left service zone. Baby Mario returned it with a short chop. The Shy Guy returned the ball back to Baby Mario. He then hit the ball with a hard stroke. The ball flew to the Helghast soldier. He then smacked it with a hard topspin stroke that made the ball zoom past Baby Mario and DK. "15-Love." Suzuki called
The Helghast soldier tossed the ball up and hit it with his racket. The ball bounced inside the right service zone. DK hit the ball back to the Helghast soldier. The Helghast soldier then hit the ball with as much force that matched a bull rushing to a matador, that it sailed past Baby Mario and DK. "30-Love." Suzuki called and nervously tossed two more tennis balls to the Helghast soldier
The Helghast soldier tossed the ball up and hit it with his racket. The ball bounced inside the left service zone. Baby Mario returned it back to the Helghast soldier. The Helghast soldier smacked the ball past both Baby Mario and DK. "40-Love." Suzuki called
The Helghast soldier tossed the ball up and hit it with his racket. The ball bounced inside the right service zone. DK hit the ball back to the Helghast soldier. The Helghast soldier then hit the ball back to the other side, but this time, DK managed to hit it towards the Shy Guy. The Shy Guy hit the ball back towards DK. DK hit the ball past the Shy Guy and towards the Helghast soldier. The Helghast soldier then smacked the ball past both Baby Mario and DK. The Helghast soldier laughed wickedly.
"Game... To Mr. Helghast and Shy Guy." Suzuki called
"And it's time to change sides!" Suzuki cried as both teams went to the opposite sides of the court
Suzuki then tossed two tennis balls to Baby Mario. Baby Mario tossed one up and smashed it with his racket. The ball bounced inside the left service zone. The Helghast soldier returned it with a hard topspin stroke. Baby Mario rushed to the ball and hit it high in the air. The Helghast soldier swung his racket, but he missed. "Yay!" Baby Mario cried
"15-Love." Suzuki called
Baby Mario tossed a ball up and smashed it with his racket. The ball bounced inside the left service zone. The Shy Guy hit it towards DK. DK hit the ball back, but it was angled back the other way after a return from the Helghast soldier. Baby Mario got the ball and hit it past the Helghast soldier. The Shy Guy saw the ball and hit it right back to DK. DK hit the ball right to the Helghast soldier. The Helghast soldier hit the ball and angled it away from and past DK. "15-All." Suzuki called as he tossed two more tennis balls to Baby Mario
Baby Mario tossed one up and smashed it with his racket. The ball bounced inside the left service zone. The Helghast soldier returned it with a hard topspin stroke. He did it with so much force that the ball whizzed past Baby Mario and DK. "15-30." Suzuki called
Baby Mario tossed a ball up and smashed it with his racket. The ball bounced inside the right service zone. The Shy Guy hit it towards Baby Mario. Baby Mario hit the ball back towards the Shy Guy. They engaged in a baseline rally.
"Whoa..." Hugo admitted, "That crazy Helghast soldier is killing them! While he does give Shy Guy a chance or two at Baby Mario and DK, he's like a one-man army!"
Emily giggled and then joked, "I think we should challenge him to a Canadian doubles match at some point."
Finally, Baby Mario hit the ball right at the Helghast soldier. The Helghast soldier hit the ball with a short, but well angled chop that sent it out of Baby Mario's reach. "15-40." Suzuki called as he gave Baby Mario two more tennis balls.
The Shy Guy made excited squeaking noises. The Helghast soldier knew exactly what it meant... Match Point.
Baby Mario tossed one up and smashed it with his racket. The ball bounced inside the left service zone. The Helghast soldier returned it with a hard topspin stroke. Baby Mario managed to return the ball back and send it high. The Helghast soldier waited and hit the ball with so much force that it whizzed by Baby Mario and DK. The crowd clapped.
"Ooh..." Suzuki cried, "Game, Set & Match to Mr. Helghast and the Shy Guy!"
"I never miss!" The Helghast soldier bellowed
The Shy Guy made excited squeaking noises, jumped around and did a flip. DK could nothing but go bananas, screeching like a chimpanzee. As for Baby Mario, he began to cry... He fell down on his back and bawled.
Both the Helghast soldier and the Shy Guy left the court. They left, knowing full well that they will be dominant in the Flower Cup final...