Author's Note: Keep in mind that I don't really actively follow any of the SSB4 news aside from the Miiverse posts. So, whatever "event tie-in" I put into this story is just based on what I've clearly seen.

Chapter 11: Ready to Fight!

This is the final week for the fighters. This Saturday, the opening tournament will begin. After such a long wait, just like the previous tournaments, every fighter from various universes can finally fight each other… for fun, for glory, and for the anxious audiences' excitement.

Of course, The Great Creator still shows off several more updates and holds more training sessions, though not as harsh as the previous ones, in order to not stress out the fighters too much. At this new week, the update is revealed to be…

…a picture of the Vault.

Like the other updates concerning the tournament's content that is more likely to be seen by the audience instead, the Vault just shows off the panels that can lead to contents respective of the panel's name: Trophies, Album, Replays, Sounds, Records, and Tips.

Because of this, the already unexcited fighters simply cannot come up with anything to say about that day's update. To make things worse, Dedede is not present that day, so Pit replaces him for the moment, but he cannot actually explain anything because he's never told by The Great Creator. And so, everyone just walks away, disappointed.

Meanwhile, at a different corridor, the unconfirmed fighters are talking about Wolf, who is apparently missing.

"Wario, Snake, you sure that you haven't found him?" Ganondorf asked the duo.

"Meh. This place is huge! That's just impossible!" Wario said.

"I couldn't agree more with Wario." Snake agreed.

"Sigh… You two… That fighter has gone missing for almost three days… Even in a place as big as this, he should be able to still be encountered by other fighters."

"We're sorry that we're not actually following all of this, but why is Wolf missing?" the ice climbers asked.

"Yeah. I don't follow that at all. I've never heard about a fighter being missing for days…" Lucas said.

"Listen, you kids. Last Friday, there was an event to promote this tournament according to what I heard from the other fighters. I believe it took place some time before the usual Picture of the Day is presented. While you and those weird beings were still busy with your usual training, we, the older fighters, were aware that someone is missing from our group. Last time I saw Wolf was two days before that promo event day. Wario was with me, too." Snake explained.

"Yeah… That's the same thing as me. Only saw him last time at that day." Wario said.

"What did you two do that time?" Lucas asked.

Hearing that question, Wario and Snake can only look at each other.

"What's wrong? Are you going to answer?" Ganondorf glared at the duo.

"Er… well… uh…" Wario is having difficulty to admit about what happened.

"Ugh… Fine, then. Last time, when Wario and I were with Wolf… we were having some kind of feast…"

"You were having some snacks? No wonder you weren't at the waiting room with us!" Popo said.

"Um… yeah…"

"After that, what happened next?" Nana asked.

"That… I don't know. We just went our separate ways."

"Hm… Come to think of it, you were also absent a day before that. Especially Wario." Ganondorf said.

"Wha-? About me… I was being flooded by those stupid fan art mails! Really, my room was full of it. It took days to finally clean up those mess. Yeah, I'm not that kind of person you'd expect, but those mails felt like Poison Mushrooms!" Wario said in panic.

"Actually, Wario is right. In fact, he wasn't with us when we were… uh… interrogating Dedede." Snake said.

Ganondorf just nods. Wario might be right, even though Ganondorf still thinks negatively of him.

Meanwhile, at Dedede's room, several fighters are present. Apparently, Dedede is sick.

"It's okay, folks. It's just a fever. It'll be gone soon, hehe." Dedede said nervously.

"But, if you're sick for days, I don't think Pit here will be that helpful to us." Zelda said.

"Hey! I was just trying my best!" Pit exclaimed.

"Pit, you didn't even explain anything." Meta Knight said.

"Urk… sorry…"

"By the way, fighters. Do you mind if you all leave me, Dedede, Pit and Lucario alone for now?"

"Why, Meta Knight?" Peach wondered.

"There's something important that I just want to say to those three only, especially Dedede."

"You sure about that? We've rarely seen you nowadays, and I've been wondering what's in your mind." Fox said.

"Yeah! I think you must be hiding something from us!" Sonic said.

"…This matter, most importantly, concerns Dedede. Now, I don't want you to get involved with this unless The Great Creator allows you."

"Are you trying to use that as an excuse?" Samus asked.

"No. I mean it. This is for your own good. If you get involved, I know for sure that you won't be able to concentrate on this tournament."

"Yeah. Meta Knight is right, fighters. So, please." Dedede said.

"…Well, then. Let's go, everyone." Samus said as she leaves the room first. Everyone else except for Meta Knight, Dedede, Pit and Lucario follows her.

Once the room only consists of the four fighters and its door has been locked, Meta Knight then asks Lucario to check the aura near the door. Lucario then simply shakes his head, signifying that some fighters might be trying to eavesdrop on their secret conversation.

"Hm. This is difficult." Meta Knight thought.

"So… what do you want to talk about?" Dedede asked.

"Psst… I think we should lower our voice. No one might hear it, right?" Pit suggested.

"I doubt it." Meta Knight replied.

*rumble* *rumble*

"Uh, oh."

"I think The Great Creator has a better idea…"

!

…

….

…..

The four fighters have arrived in The Great Creator's Hall. Even though the rumbling can be felt by other fighters outside and they know that the group has been moved to the hall, those fighters cannot even access the hall normally anyway. No matter how hard they search, it's pretty much impossible to go there by normal means. Only Dedede can actually access by simply walking instead of being teleported, but then again, no one has ever seen him going to the hall that way. There might be a secret path, but it's never known.

"Well, we're here…"

"…Dedede, can you get up? I don't think The Great Creator would like to see you like this."

"That's fine, Pit. He understands me, because… well… he has something important to tell you… regarding my sickness…"

"Yes. I was going to tell you about it, Pit. Lucario and I have seen whatever happening to Dedede that time."

"That time when?"

"Yesterday."

"Guys… please let The Great Creator tell Pit about this."

…

Yesterday, at night

"Hey. How are the pop group Miis?"

"Dedede, you're finally here. Unfortunately, even recently-coming guest Miis are not immune to this…"

"Argh!"

"Lucario! Ugh!"

"What the-? Are they watching us?! Ack!"

The Mii Chamber. At that time, it was no longer filled with the Miis you usually know. While they still have their random faces, they appeared as if they're brainwashed. Lucario, Meta Knight and Dedede are the first and, hopefully, only fighters captured by the Miis. Lucario was knocked out by a Gunner Mii, Meta Knight was attacked from behind by a Swordfighter Mii, and Dedede was choked and knocked unconscious by a Brawler Mii.

At the center of the not-so friendly chamber, the three fighters were being tied up. There, Dedede was the first to wake up.

"Wh-what?!"

Every response from the Miis there was said in unison, as if having a hive mind. The monotone voice also made it more unnerving.

"Why are you here…?"

"Um… (I'm scared…)"

"Why can't you answer?"

"Urk… (Looks like I have no choice…)"

"Answer us! Answer us!"

"Are you rebelling against The Great Creator?!"

"Gasp!"

"Urk… Okay, I'm actually aware of what you're all up to, but can't you please say why you're hating him?!"

"We have to eliminate you! We have to eliminate The Great Creator! The Great Creator must die!"

"What?! That doesn't answer my question!"

"Eliminate these useless fighters! Eliminate The Great Creator! Smash world should not exist!"

"Ow… This is useless…"

Every Mii fighter was readying their attack at the three tied-up fighters. Brawlers went to their fighting stance, Swordfighters readied their swords, and Gunners began to charge up their arm cannon. Dedede had no choice but to close his eyes, ready for his death.

…

….

I'm sorry, Miis…

I don't understand your anger…

But I shall clear it from you…

At this point, I cannot contain this mysterious negative presence anymore…

Don't worry, this won't kill you…

Now… Dedede…

…

"AAAAAAHHHHH!"

That scream alone pretty much summed up what happened to the Miis. It's never clear what actually happened. No one can actually imagine what's going on with the Miis. No one can actually grasp what The Great Creator did. Fortunately, just like what The Great Creator stated, all of the Miis survived.

End of Flashback

"So… The Great Creator, you couldn't handle the negative influences anymore…? I was afraid that you'd end up worse instead!" Pit said.

"Well… at least the Miis are back to their usual selves, but unfortunately, according to The Great Creator, it won't have a permanent effect as long as the source of this rebellion is still there…" Dedede said.

"Also, that outburst alone greatly weakened The Great Creator. If the same rebellion happens again, I don't think The Great Creator can solve the problem the same way." Meta Knight stated.

"Not only that, but that will make my condition worse."

"Dedede… Can you actually tell me what happened when you were possessed by The Great Creator?" Pit asked.

"I can't be sure, Pit. It's something that I can't even explain…"

"Hm…"

"What was that? You actually found the culprit?" Meta Knight asked The Great Creator, who has just told the group something important.

"What? Who? …Huh? I should have known…" Pit said.

"It's Wolf all along, indeed. Even though he was threatened, he still continues to stay negative…" Dedede said.

"No wonder he had gone missing since we got back from the event…"

"I know, but I kinda wonder… Why don't you just tell us earlier…?"

…

"Oh. I see. Because Wolf is involved with this issue, you cannot spread the news like usual."

"Dedede, here's a thought. What did Wolf do to cause this? The Great Creator told us that the Miis that time were brainwashed or something. I don't think it's possible for Wolf to do so alone."

"You have a point there, Pit. There must be someone else who is responsible for this." Meta Knight said.

…

"…Okay, then. We'll try to find the other culprit." Dedede said.

"Remember, all of you. We only have five days left before the opening tournament. If we let those troublesome Miis get into the competition, I'm afraid they're ready with something more sinister." Meta Knight reminded the fighters.

"…What about me? I'm not fully recovered yet! That incident alone gave me this annoying fever!"

"Dedede. It's alright. You can just rest. Let the three of us help you out." Pit convinced him.

After all of that, the four fighters are teleported back again to Dedede's room.