The sun shone brightly upon the lush forest that bordered at the Smash Mansion.

And within this forest, a menace was on the move.

The creature was very large, that much was true. A long tail, ending in an arrow-head, swung wildly behind it, as it walked forward on two reptilian hind legs. The fore legs were slowly making slashing motions, while a huge pair of yellow-gold wings lazily folded and unfolded. The long, slim head of the creature looked around on a long neck, with amber eyes. The whole beast seemed to be clad in grey armour.

"The Smash Mansion!" The creature hissed. "Where my ancient rival resides, yes. I will defeat her once and for all. But first, to breach the Mansions' defences and infiltrate, yes. I can do this, for I am the great META-RIDLEY!"

With a cackle, the alien-cyborg snuck towards the Mansion. However, just as he was nearing the unguarded back-door, he saw a monkey.

This wasn't any old monkey. It was the agile and deceptive Diddy Kong.

"Ah! My first obstacle in my mission, yes." Meta-Ridley hissed, his claws tapping together in contemplation. "I must find a distraction. Hmmm....... Ah-hah! I have it!"

Diddy Kong was meandering along, wondering if he should go train for his match with Pikachu later, when he heard a low whistle. Turning around, he squealed in delight at the sight of a juicy banana.

The monkey raced for it- And gave a cry of horror as a net suddenly surrounded him, hoisting him into the air.

Meta-Ridley emerged from the bushes, cackling at his successful plan. "HA! I have removed the first obstacle! Stupid monkey's should keep their meddlesome paws to themselves, yes."

Sneering at the trapped monkey, Meta-Ridley promptly made for the door. Suddenly, he heard the sound of a jet engine. Turning around, he saw Diddy had used his jet-pack to burn through the net. Diddy Kong sneered at the cyborg.

"Impossible!" Meta-Ridley snapped "You, with your simian intelligence, could not escape!"

Diddy simply smiled, before leaping at the dragon.

"ARGH! GET OFF MY FACE! GET OFF!"

The cyborg dragon clawed frantically at his offender, struggling to get Diddy off. The dragon made out a rock through his panicked scrambling, and charged for it, hoping to crush Diddy.

However, Diddy was not stupid and promptly jumped off.

CRASH!

Meta-Ridley smashed right through the rock- And fell off a rather convenient cliff.

"ARGH! OW! OUCH! ARGH! HELP! OW!"

CRASH!

The unfortunate dragon smashed into the rocky bottom, lying in a dazed heap. He could only let out a small whine at the victorious cry from Diddy.

"This, was one of my most humiliating defeats of my entire life! Yes.........." The dragon moaned.

Author's Notes: Meta-Ridley is introduced, obviously continuing his quest to beat Samus. Too bad a certain monkey and his............. Side-B, foiled him. Don't worry, Ridley fans. He'll be back XD