Smash Brothers Civil War

Chapter 54: Ganondorf

Ganondorf

Link and Ganondorf dueled in a fierce sword battle to the death. The warlock proved to be too much for the elf. The background was dark and serene as choirs of medieval and sci-fi music could be heard. Ganondorf was too powerful and brutally crushed Link by striking him at every turn. Link continued to evade all of Ganondorf's sword attacks, but not for much longer. They both grunted as the heat in this fight was drawing to a conclusion. The two close enemies were at the moment of truth. Link dodged a sword attack but didn't expect to get spartan kicked by Ganondorf in the gut. Link tried to fight back, but Ganondorf easily turned him around; the warlock sliced his back. Ganondorf pushed Link to the floor and repeatedly beat him even when he showed blood. Ganondorf continued to punch, kick, and stab away until Link was dead. The Smashers finally showed to see their almost dead ally alive. Ganondorf turned around and looked upon the Smashers.

"It's over, Ganondorf!", Bowser declared.

"LINK!", Zelda rushed in to save her lover, until when Ganondorf simply sent her flying with a spin kick. The warlock smirked.

"You'll pay for hurting Link!", yelled out Zelda as she recovered.

"Hehehahahaha!", the warlock simply laughed off her threat.

Ganondorf was prepared to finish the job but stabbing Link's back through, until Link's body magically vanished and reappeared next to Mewtwo. The Psychic Pokémon glanced an angry look at Ganondorf as soon as the warlock spotted him. Zelda was about to thank Mewtwo, but he shot her down with a serious scowl, making her back off.

"I'll take it from here. If any of you dare say otherwise, you'll die as well", told Mewtwo.

"Oh, Mewtwo. Haven't you learned yet? Even with your psychic powers, you cannot possibly match the Gerudo King", said Ganondorf.

"You're referring to the weaker version of me; the one who was always controlled by everyone around him. Not now. This time, you're fighting the true Mewtwo", claimed Mewtwo.

"I am more powerful than you realize. You should be careful", Ganondorf smirked.

"Enough! You'll suffer in the depths of Hell for controlling me!", Mewtwo prepared to fight.

"Hmph", Ganondorf placed his sword away and prepared.

Ganondorf and Mewtwo battled out with a fury of punches and knee kicks. Both opponents were on par with each other. Being major villains and former allies, Ganondorf and Mewtwo closely trained to become stronger. However, Ganondorf's brutality outclassed Mewtwo. And Mewtwo's intense psychic energy outclassed Ganondorf. Ganondorf landed dangerous blows and Mewtwo fired off psychic moves as countering. Their level of power astonished the Smashers. Ganondorf and Mewtwo locked each other in a standstill and then broke off.

"You certainly live up to your reputation. If only you had joined me out of your free mind as second-in-command, I wouldn't have used the nanites", Ganondorf spoke.

"I'm the strongest out of every single weakling here. I don't need to be under someone's control anymore. If I were to die, I would be happy if I died with my freedom", boasted Mewtwo.

"Oh, don't worry. I'll take you under the wing of the Collective once more, and then you'll die without your worthless freedom", Ganondorf countered with a smirk.

Mewtwo charged forward and struck Ganondorf in the face with a furious psychic punch. Ganondorf used his head to push back the punch as if it were nothing. Mewtwo got even more frizzled and did a barrage of punches to Ganondorf's stomach. Ganondorf quietly gave a smile as he whispered.

"Warlock...Punch", Ganondorf whispered, surprising Mewtwo.

The Psychic Pokémon felt the full force of a close-range Warlock Punch. He was sent back indefinitely. Ganondorf proceeded to grab Mewtwo by the neck and choke him. Mewtwo tried to fight back, but Ganondorf placed a harder grip. Mewtwo instinctively smiled as he knew death was upon him. Ganondorf noticed this and grounded Mewtwo to the floor.

"Did you honestly believe you stood a chance against me, Mewtwo? Even you, however great you call yourself, cannot comprehend my power", Ganondorf told him. "Oh, and by the way, welcome back to the Collective."

Ganondorf had a needle with nanites on him and was ready to inject Mewtwo when Lucario stopped him. Ganondorf dodged the incoming attack, grabbed Lucario by the leg, and slammed him to the ground. Lucario was met with a Warlock Punch as soon as he got up. He too was sent back flying. Mewtwo merrily escaped.

"I expected you to use your strongest form, Lucario. I would be more than glad to see it", said Ganondorf.

"Fine!", Lucario grunted as he went straight to his Mega Evolution form. "You'll be glad soon enough."

"Perfect. This is how it should be when you die", remarked Ganondorf.

Mega Lucario and Ganondorf were on equal strength. Mega Lucario outmaneuvered each of Ganondorf's attacks. Ganondorf couldn't keep up and proposed a different approach. Instead of attacking head-on, Ganondorf dodged all of Lucario's attacks. Then, once the opportunity opened, Ganondorf grabbed one of Lucario's arms and elbowed his chest. Ganondorf had the chance to do another Warlock Punch.

"How is he so strong?! I'm in my Mega Evolution. There's no way he can surpass that", Lucario thought.

"Take my word for it. Fighting the Gerudo King is a grave mistake. I'm no ordinary warlock", Ganondorf told the Aura Pokémon.

Ganondorf repeatedly struck Lucario with jabs and knee kicks. Lucario did his best to survive and was able to get back long enough to do an Aura Bomb. He charged it up, and combined with Mega Evolution, he placed in a ton of power into the Mega Aura Bomb.

"Take this! Mega Aura Bomb!", Mega Lucario's Mega Aura Bomb nearly blew off a part of the Tower off.

Ganondorf barely dodged it in time. The warlock rushed towards Lucario and bashed him to the ground, and threw him across the room. Mega Lucario reverted back to his normal form. Ganondorf then spin-kicked the Aura Pokémon. Ganondorf had the upper hand in mere seconds.

"Hehehahahaha, down in less than a minute. Honestly, all it takes is brute force and calculated timing to take each and every one of you down", boasted Ganondorf.

Mario was about to step in when Bowser intervened first. Mario was reluctant to let his old foe fight Ganondorf. Bowser gave Mario a serious look, followed by a nod of assurance. The red cap plumber did not buy into it, but backed off nevertheless.

"Bowser, my old friend", Ganondorf welcomed.

"Let's start the fight and get introductions out of the way!", Bowser angrily replied.

"You haven't changed...much. Do you remember when I betrayed you? Remember when I turned you into that...", Bowser interrupted Ganondorf's finishing sentence.

"Don't remind me about that! Never...never again! I will make you pay for that too. From this point on, you're history", proclaimed Bowser.

"Hmph. Let us tussle a grand fight, shall we?", Ganondorf raised a brow as he smirked.

Ganondorf and Bowser charged towards each other. They started off through a series of punches at each other. Ganondorf dodged many of the attacks and was able to land a Warlock Punch directly at Bowser's gut. Bowser was hit so hard that it was impossible to tell if he felt it. Bowser spat out blood. Ganondorf then struck the anthro turtle in the jaw as an uppercut. The warlock spin kicked Bowser to finish him. Bowser recovered, but he knew he couldn't take him out.

"Well, it ended as quickly as it began. You all should know that I've been toying with you. Just as Mewtwo said: weaklings. No. Parasites to my reign. You simply can't kill me!", Ganondorf claimed.

"Oh, you sure about that, wise guy? I'll make sure your death comes to pass TODAY!", Wolf charged at Ganondorf but was easily pushed back with a Warlock Punch to the stomach, followed by a spin kick to the face.

"Hehehahahaha, poor little wolf", remarked Ganondorf.

"Wolf!" Rosalina tended to Wolf as he recovered.

"It's no use for me to play nice anymore. It's about time to kill each and every one of you Smashers!", Ganondorf tightened his fist of dark magic.

"Not until you face...me", Captain Falcon stepped in to challenge the warlock.

"Cap?! You're not serious about fighting him?!", Samus was confused by this.

"Falcon, maybe it's not for the best if you fight him. I can fight instead", suggested Mario.

"Yeah. You'll get pummeled. Even Lucario in his mega form couldn't stop Ganondorf", said Samus.

"I'll be fine", Captain Falcon gave a thumbs up. The Smashers feared for Cap's safety, knowing he of all people would be the one of the last to fight Ganondorf.

"So the Captain wishes to challenge me? This surely does bring back memories", Ganondorf and Captain Falcon were considered natural foes for their similarities in fighting styles and physique, but that was it. "This should be interesting. A fight for old times sake."

"A fight to remember for sure", Captain Falcon removed his helmet to reveal his actual face and tossed it to Mario, who caught it.

"Ah. Nice catch. I'll be able to see your eyes before you die", said Ganondorf.

"Fair enough", Captain Falcon replied.

"Can your Falcon Punch match my Warlock Punch?", said Ganondorf.

"I don't know about that, but we'll find out", Captain replies.

Ganondorf and Cap walked towards to face each other in a standstill. They finally clashed head-on. They kicked and punched at the same time. Each blow had the same outcome. The harder the blows; the same outcomes it had. Ganondorf and Captain Falcon were not just on par; they were in sync with each other like a duet. Ganondorf performed Warlock Punch, and Captain Falcon dodged thanks to the bounty hunter's speed. Captain Falcon in return executes his signature move.

"FALCON...PAUNCH!", Cap punched Ganondorf with a blazing fiery fist. Ganondorf was pushed back hard.

"How dare you?! If you wish to die already, then so be it!", Ganondorf had Cap in a chokehold after grabbing him.

Ganondorf tried to attack, but since Cap was faster, he had the advantage now. Cap overpowered the might of the Gerudo King in quick seconds. Though Ganondorf was stronger in unreachable heights, Captain Falcon was able to jab hit due to his incredible speed, which is second only to Sonic. Ganondorf blocked several of the rapid jabs, but that wasn't enough to stop Cap.

"FALCON...KICK!", Cap spin kicked Ganondorf and then knee kicked him in the chest with an electric sting.

"Argh! This is absurd!", the warlock recovered and checked his bruises. He then smirked at the Captain. "A minor setback; it won't happen again. Isn't that right...Captain?"

"Hrphm!", Captain Falcon released all of the blazing fire inside and amped up his fighting style.

Ganondorf and Captain Falcon went for round two as they butted heads again. This time, the warlock began to act more brutish. He took on the defensive and waited for the opportunity to strike back at Cap. Ganondorf was also open. Both opponents took the opportunity to strike at the same time. Cap charged up his Falcon Punch, as Ganondorf charged up his Warlock Punch.

"FALCOMM...", Cap shouted.

"ERRRUU...", Ganondorf shouted.

"PAUNCH!", Captain struck.

"UWAHHH!", Ganondorf struck.

"HAH!", Cap and Ganondorf bumped fists, creating a shockwave of intense power as both of them were sent back.

"Whoa! That was almost unexpected!", Mario was surprised.

"Cap is hanging in there", Samus commented.

"But for how long?", thought Fox.

Cap and Ganondorf continued to brawl furiously, meeting each and every attack laid on them. The more they clashed, the stronger the shockwaves got. The Smashers were amazed that the fight still dragged on for this long. Cap and Ganondorf went for another Falcon Punch and Warlock Punch struggle attack. Both of them fell back.

"I've had enough of this! There's no possibility that someone such as you can test me!", Ganondorf was irate.

"Oh yeah? Let's find out!", Captain Falcon replied.

"With pleasure!", said Ganondorf.

Both opponents ran towards each other for one final clash. Cap transferred all the fire in his body into his one right fist. Ganondorf transferred the dark magic from his body into his own right fist. They boosted their speed and made for the last attack to count.

"FALCOMM..."

"HHRRRRR..."

"...PAAAUNNCCHH!"

"...UUWWAAHHHH!"

*BOOM*

A disaster explosion followed when Cap and Ganon's fists made contact. Both of them were instantly blown away, as were the Smashers as well. Cap's right glove and some of parts of his suit were burned off. Ganondorf's cape was torn to shreds and his armor was in critical shape. Nevertheless, the warlock was perfectly fine.

"*panting* How...h-how are able to still stand normally? You've taken on some of the strongest fighters, yet you don't seem tired or injured", Cap was a little fatigued.

"That's because I'm not human, Captain", Ganondorf behaved relaxed when moments ago; he was pissed.

"This isn't over!", shouted Mario.

"I agree. It's clear now that you cannot be spared after what has happened. You heroes will not interfere in my plans; now that I've made it this far", Ganondorf stated.

"Not this time! Ganondorf! I won't let you get away with this!", Bowser charged straight at Ganondorf.

"Me neither!", Ganondorf charged at Bowser.

The two former allies clashed once again. Ganondorf struck with a Warlock Punch. Bowser was pushed back a little. The anthro turtle gave an unwilling smile as he grabbed Ganondorf by the arm and slammed him to the ground and threw him across the room. Samus fired up her Zero Laser and shot at Ganondorf. He barely dodged it in time, leaving him wide open.

"Take-a on-a this!", said Mario before the red plumber jumped forward and struck Ganondorf with a left hook aerial punch. Ganondorf narrowly recovered. Then, Fox then threw an assortment of smart bombs, setting them off. Ganondorf managed to avoid them in time.

"Watch the power of aura! HHRRRAAHHH!", Lucario used Aura Storm.

"Consider this MY severance package, Ganondorf! Psychic Wave!", Mewtwo used Psychic Wave.

Together, their fused energy blasts pushed back Ganondorf and created a gap in the wall, exposing the outside of the Tower. Ganondorf's voice could not be heard. The Smashers went to look down but did not see one trace of the warlock.

"Do you think he's-", Mario asked before Bowser interrupted.

"...I'm not sure. It might have been enough to slow him down, but we'll meet him again soon", said Bowser.

Everyone looked down in wonder and proceeded to leave the room. As soon as the Smashers were finished, they came up to the last elevator lift that led to the top of the Collective Tower. Bowser activated the elevator's controls and prepared for the finale with his own allies and friends.

The Elevator

"We're minutes away from the end! Be ready, team!", told Bowser. The Smashers all nodded in agreement.

The elevator moved upwards, and slowly, the Smashers ascended. They waited patiently as the elevator moved up to the exterior; the Smashers were way above the island as they could see the rest of the island fading away. The air started to feel colder and thin out. Lucario and Greninja mediated. Mewtwo closed his eyes and concentrated on his own world. Samus crosses her arms. Wolf looked down below and had a violent stare. Peach prayed for everyone's safety. Palutena looked above in the skies as they were drawing closer to the clouds. Lucas, Claus, and Ness amongst each other.

"Are you guys ready?", asked Ness.

"Y-yes", said Lucas.

"Hmph. I'm ready", answered Claus.

"And, will you return home after we win?", asked Ness.

"We have no home left. It was destroyed as I recalled before I died", said Claus.

"Claus, I think we should stay here", said Lucas. "I mean, I made so many friends here whom I call family. Isn't that what mom and dad would've wanted?", said Lucas.

"I don't know, little brother. We'll find out at the end", said Claus. Lucas nodded slowly.

Claus turned away to focus more on the scenery. Palutena caught their attention and decided to meet with the boys. Mewtwo even glanced over and tried to make a conversation start.

"Don't tell me you boys are planning on leaving! You're so strong and brave and handsome that nothing can stop you", Palutena told them, making Lucas blush uncontrollably.

"Oh no! I promise I won't leave", told Lucas.

"You won't leave. Not without challenging me", Mewtwo walked in on the conversation. Palutena happily greeted the Psychic Pokémon.

"Oh, hey Mewtwo! How's it going? Are doing good?", Palutena's friendly nature surprised Mewtwo a bit.

"What is it with this woman? Gullible and naive at even the most powerful psychic", Mewtwo thought. "...Fine, I guess", he spoke.

"Oh, well that's cool", said Palutena. Mewtwo narrowly changed his attention to Lucas.

"As a Psychic, I am quite intrigued by your powers, child. I sense there is more energy you store than you realize", Mewtwo gave a compliment.

"Really? I mean, wow! I saved my world once before", said Lucas.

"Hmm. I never thought that someone like you could rise up to such enormous power. When this all blows over, you and Lucario are the next opponents that I shall destroy", proclaimed Mewtwo. Lucas smiled with pride.

"You got yourself a deal, but I'll win", said Lucas, making Mewtwo smile a bit.

"So I take it you're getting used to us already. See, I knew we'd all be friends", Palutena giggled.

"Save your breath. I would rather be exterminated than conform to your standards. I simply enjoy the thrill of a good challenge", Mewtwo pouted, making Palutena pout to annoy him further.

Meanwhile, Wolf and Fox conversed on their possible final mission. Peach and Rosalina looked on as the two former rivals talked.

"You nervous?", asked Fox.

"About what?", retorted Wolf.

"This is possibly our last mission. If we lose, the whole world...", Wolf intervened in Fox's sentence.

"What's up with you all of sudden? You of all people shouldn't be scared. We've been through missions like this before. Besides, that fight against Tabuu the so-called 'God of Subspace' was something else", said Wolf.

"I know, but...", replied Fox.

"If these Masters of Evil are as bad as you say they are, then I'm disappointed. We fought someone on a god level. You beat Andross countless times, and he was close to a god level", stated Wolf.

"No, it's not that. It's about...Peach. If she got hurt, I would never be able to forgive himself. I have to be there to protect her. I mean, you have that burden, don't you?", said Fox. Wolf seemed concerned.

"I mean, my woman can handle herself. And I'm confident Peach can do the same. But I get it. I also have that burden to protect Rosalina as with you and Peach. Point is you can't worry about the consequences; focus on what you have to do, even if you get killed. If you do get killed, walk it off and fight on", said Wolf.

"...You're right. Thank you, Wolf", replied Fox. The girls then walked over to them.

"Oh, Wolf. You're such a great friend", Rosalina hugged Wolf.

"He's not my friend. We're rivals and sworn enemies", stated Wolf. The other three began to laugh.

"Oh give it a rest, Fluffy. You and my Fox are practically best friends", said Peach.

"The word 'practically' is in there. We're not sure if me and Fox are even friends at all", said Wolf sarcastically.

"Tch, whatever you say. But thank you so much for snapping Fox back to reality", Peach proceeded to hug Wolf.

"Sure. No problem, princess", Wolf accepted.

"What happens after we defeat the nanites?", questioned Rosalina.

"I don't know about you, Rosie. But I plan to go back to the kingdom, and Fox will join me", Peach told them, with Fox blushing. "Oh, Rosie! When are you and Fluffy going to get married?!"

"What?!", Rosalina blushed red.

"Why bring it up at a time like this?", Wolf was also red.

"Oh c'mon. It's bound to happen soon", Peach restated with a wink.

Everyone continued to take a breather as the elevator ascended to the highest level at the top of the Tower. Suddenly, the elevator halted to a screeching stop. The voices of Meta Kamek and Doctor Eggman were heard afterward.

"As if you thought any of this was going to be any easy!", shouted Meta Kamek.

"We'll make sure you never arrive at the top of the Tower!", said Eggman.

"SEND IN THE NANITES!", Meta Kamek ordered.

Nanite soldiers from all around the globe descended from above the Tower by grinding. Various nanite soldiers consisted of SRA government soldiers, rebel fighters, Koopa Troopas, and mercenaries. All the nanite soldiers had their glowing tendrils on their backs as well as glowing eyes; more alarming was black, bright veins that appeared on their faces and parts of the body. The Smashers removed themselves from the breather and readied for a second to final fight before reaching the top of the Tower.