Author's note: Welcome to the special episode that takes place on the day of the E3 direct. I'm going to start with a review I missed from Pinkrose4452
"I just remembered two suggestions for season 4
5. How about having Banjo doing what Ridley did when he opened the door and hit Dedede, but this time, hits Dunk Hunt when Banjo opens the door.
6. Can we see the Kongs and K Rool's reaction to Banjo coming to smash and have them tour them, alongside the Heroes, around the mansion?"
5. I didn't do this in the special episode. I, more or less, did a recreation of the reveal trailer. Punching down doors is really more of a villain move. I will make a reference though in a season 4 episode.
6. While they are going to react I wasn't able to fit a tour into this, sorry. Next review is rom Zygardefusion
"Wow. Wooooooow. I really loved the finale, you made it feel so dynamic! I'm glad that Joker made it in the final three, I LOVE Persona 5! Can't wait to see Season 4!"
I'm surprised you thought it was that good. I do hope you like season 4 when it's ready. Next review is from ultimateCCC.
"Just realized that Sonic's birthday is next week."
I'll have that birthday mentioned during the episode. Last review is from Authorial Nerd.
"Amazing story! Extremely well written, and I anticipate Season 4 INTENSLY!"
I'm sure you'll enjoy season 4 when it starts. And as far as the writing goes I recently compared it to when I first started with season 1. It has improved greatly, in fact, as far as revisions go I think it's gotten to the point where I feel like I have to re-write the episodes in order for them to be properly revised because there are grammar mistakes everywhere.
Special Episode 1: Tournament Preparation
(June 11th, 2019)
In Mario's bedroom the red plumber began to wake up in the fighter residential building. He along with some others were called back to the mansion in order to help prepare for the upcoming tournament. That wasn't all, as Mario and others arrived last week so did Eleven, Erdrick, Solo, and Eight, all four are together as the second DLC fighter. Mario had taken liberty himself that day to show them around the mansion.
Once Mario got his clothes on he placed Cappy on his head and proceeded to exit his room. Only to have a bucket of water fall onto his head, soaking him entirely.
"Haha," Sonic laughed from his hiding spot. "I got you good." Of course, Mario wasn't laughing with him.
Mario: Every April's fools day-a Sonic goes-a all out to-a try and-a prank everyone in-a the mansion. Since he wasn't here on April 1st he-a decided to-a have his-a day of pranks on-a Nintendo's E3 direct.
Sonic took out a notepad and pencil and crossed Mario's name off the list. "Like to help you dry off Mario, but I have a challenge to finish." Sonic then sped off and down the stairs. Mario grumbled to himself as he wrung out Cappy and continued on his way to Master Hand's office.
In the dining room DK, Diddy, and King K. Rool were getting their breakfast along with everyone else that was there. The three then went to a table and sat down. DK decided to start a conversation by saying, "So what do you two think of the second DLC fighter."
Roll quickly looked over at the table Eleven, Erdrick, Solo, and Eight were at and said, "To many sword wielders. Honestly there's quite a few other weapon choices that aren't in the tournament yet. Like axes, and lances, and an arrows only fighter."
"I see what you mean," DK said. He then got an idea of what the three could do for the day. "I have an idea of what we could do today. We can watch some old clips from the last major tournament and decide what skills we need to touch up on."
"That's perfect," Diddy said as he took a bite out of his banana. "Could help get a leg up in the competition."
In another part of the dining room was Marth and Roy who both were assigned assist trophy check. "Why exactly do we have to do that of all things, we don't even have all of the assist trophies here," Roy said in annoyance.
"All Master Hand wants us to do is test the system to make sure it can take more than two asisst trophies at a time," Marth told the young lion. Marth then finished his food and put the plate in the kitchen. "I'll meet you in the stadium."
"I'll bring Shovel Knight, Isaac, and Ashley with me," Roy nodded in understanding.
"There's going to be a nintendo direct today Pittoo," Pit said, who was helping with final smash system checks. The angel was at a table with his dark counterpart. "We know they're already revealing Eleven and others as the second DLC fighter, but Master Hand said the third could possibly be announced too. Who do think it's gonna be."
"Pitstain," Dark Pit started to say to the angel, "I know just about as much as you which is nothing." Dark Pit then finished his drink and got up saying, "Let's go, we have work to do."
Mario finally reached Master Hand's office after a short five minute walk and knocked on the door to come in. "It's unlocked," Master Hand said from his end of the door, prompting the red plumber to walk in. Master Hand was about to greet Mario when he saw the plumber was wet. "What happened to you," Master Hand asked.
"Sonic happened," Mario said in annoyance. "He's trying to pull off his prank list today instead of-a April fools." Mario sat down in a chair within the man of the mansion's office in defeat. "I can't believe I didn't see it coming."
"Whether you saw it coming or not it still happened," Master Hand said as he did his paperwork for the tournament. "Besides, Sonic's birthday is next week, let that hedgehog have his fun he'll be helping others out tomorrow."
Mario nodded his head saying, "I guess-a so." The red plumber got off the chair and then went over to Master Hand's desk asking, "So what-a are we doing today?"
"Paperwork," Master Hand bluntly said. "Paperwork is what I'm doing today, and a whole lot of it. You're going to decide who we're inviting from other worlds to see the tournament, which as always will be the highest it's ever been."
Mario pick up a list of names Master Hand planned to invite to the tournament. He saw many names from his world and others. Also, some names that he's hasn't heard in awhile, "Phoenix Wright?"
"You heard he was disbarred recently for using forged evidence(1), correct," Mario nodded. "I wanted to offer him to maybe get a job as a lawyer here in the Smash Island while things cool down for him in the real world. I would've invited him regardless though."
Mario continued down the list commenting, "I see some characters owned by Microsoft on this list." Mario looked at Master Hand, expecting another answer.
"With relations between Nintendo and Microsoft at an all-time high I thought now would be a perfect time for them to come down and see the tournament," Master Hand answered as he got the next piece of paperwork. "Of course I doubt any of them will become residents, unless they get revealed for the fighter pass." Master Hand smirked at himself for knowing something Mario didn't.
Mario laughed saying, "I wish. I still-a think it could-a be awhile before we-a see someone from that-a company." Mario then got to work, putting down addresses for the spectators' invitations.
Sonic was now in the arcade room reprising his chili dog on a machine prank. The blue hedgehog was currently hiding behind a couch waiting for his lucky victim. That victim would then come, which was Bowser who was called back to test boss capabilities. The koopa king put a smash coin into the machine and saw a chili dog.
Sonic, knowing the koopa king would be mad, started to sneak out of the room. "This has Sonic written all over it," Bowser said as he turned around to see the blue blue himself.
Sonic laughed nervously and said, "In my defense, my birthday is next week." Bowser wasn't buying it though a decided to make chase. Sonic then started running away.
While Bowser was running he ran into Simon, also testing boss capabilities, and said, "Out of my way vampire hunter! I have a hedgehog to catch."
Simon rolled his eyes and grabbed Bowser by the horn saying, "We have to test the bosses, Marx and Kirby are waiting for us right now." Simon then began to drag the koopa king away.
Marx: Master Hand wanted to see if we could just use myself for the boss fight instead of a simulation.
irby: Same thing goes with Bowser.
Meanwhile in the living room, Donkey Kong was looking in the boxes from the theater room that have clips from the last major tournament. He was mainly looking for the clips where he and Diddy were fighting, Rool was not around during that time. "What do you think Diddy, should we do you or me first. Or should we have Rool decide?"
"Rool's fast asleep," Diddy said pointing towards the kremling leader, who was snoring on the floor. "That's on him."
Donkey kong then found a disc for the last major tournament. The gorilla then got up and put it in the player for the TV he had quickly set up.(2) He then took a comfortable position on the floor and got the remote ready in case he decided to skip.
"Hello everyone and welcome to the fourth official Smash Bros. tournament (post-DLC)," said a TV version of Master Hand in his battle form. He was in the stadium's booth along with Crazy Hand. "We have a ton of matches set up today for the first round so let's get started. And we are going to do that with DK vs. Villager."
"Looks like I don't have to skip at all," Donkey Kong said. "I was up first." The gorilla put the remote down and watched.
Donkey Kong vs. Villager
Stage: Town and City
Music: Tour(Animal Crossing: New Leaf)(Sm4sh remix)
Donkey Kong started right away with throwing a forward smash at Villager, which he dodged. Villager then jumped away and fired a Lloid rocket, said rocket then hit DK while the gorilla was setting up a giant punch. Donkey Kong was able to get the punch set up, but just after he was hit a bowling ball and sent over the stage. Villager then took a running jump and meteored DK before he could even try to recover, ending his first stock.
DK respawned and tried his best to evade Villager's attacks. Eventually the gorilla managed to hit Villager off the stage and finally charge up a giant punch. After doing dash attack after Villager go on he unleashed the giant punch and sent Villager away at a fast pace. When Villager respawned he quickly planted a tree and got it to grow. DK dodged out of the way of the growing tree and charged up another giant punch.
In the stands on of the fans were taking a picture of Villager holding the axe as he was about to chop down the tree. "Oh my god," the fan said silently laughing to himself, "I have to caption this."
Diddy Kong: So that's how fans got to the crazy theory that Villager was a murderous person.
Villager was quick to chop down the tree and get it to fall on to DK, he then dodged out of the way of the giant punch and nailed a bowling ball. That was enough to end Donkey Kong's second stock and the match.
(end music here)
Donkey Kong ended up turning off the tv and started to go back through the box saying, "There has to be one were I wasn't taken out within the first round."
Meanwhile, Banjo and Kazooie were walking up to the mansion, preparing to surprise everyone in it except for Master Hand. The man of the mansion knew Banjo was coming a week prior and talked about how DK, Diddy, and Rool would flip when they found out he was coming back to Nintendo for the tournament. They had gotten to the front yard when Kazooie noticed something. "Banjo, look," Kazooie pointed to the living room where Donkey Kong was putting another disc in the player. "Maybe we can surprise them."
"How are we supposed to do that," Banjo said as he continued to walk up to the porch, where they found Duck Hunt sleeping. "Actually, I think I just got an idea."
Banjo: Needless to say, Duck Hunt was mad at us later on. He accepted our apology though.
Donkey Kong turned off the TV once again, yawning. "That's not it either, I really need to work on my skills if I'm actually going to get somewhere this tournament." Diddy started to help out when they heard something bounce across the floor. Donkey Kong looked over to see the object was a golden puzzle piece.
"Is that, a jiggy," Diddy Kong said in shock. DK then started looking around for where it came from while Diddy woke up Rool.
"What was that for," Rool yelled at the monkey who then shoved the jiggy in the kremling leader's face. Rool looked at it in shock before saying, "Shut! Up!" The three then heard a knock from the opposite side of the wall.
Donkey Kong and Diddy pressed their faces up against the window, Rool following afterwards. "Hey give me some room to see," Donkey Kong said pushing the kremling leader's head.
"There's more than one window in room bozo," Rool shot back as a shadow came over them. The three ended up breaking the window open and squinted to see a silhouette of Banjo-Kazooie. "Is it really him?"
The sillouette ducked, and tore off the costume to reveal itself to be Duck Hunt. The three let their mouths fall agape as Duck Hunt did its familiar music and laugh. In the middle of its laugh Banjo jumped off the roof of the mansion and smacked Duck Hunt away revealing himself and Kazooie. Needless to say, the three went wild and jumped out the window to greet their friends.
"It really is you," Diddy Kong said in excitement.
"It's been too long you guys," Donkey Kong said patting Banjo's back.
"The others from the 64 era are going to flip when they find out your here," Rool said. "But that raises the question, why are you here?" Banjo then showed the invitation with the smash logo to the three. "Again I say, Shut. Up!"
"It's true," Kazooie said, "We're the third DLC fighter, and we're going to blow all three of you out of the water when we fight you." Diddy nodded in return as he jumped back through the window.
"If you guys don't mind, we're going to ring the doorbell to try and get Mario's or Master Hand's attention," Banjo said. Donkey Kong and Rool understood as they went back through the window as well, discussing how they would cover it up as an accident. The duo, after apologizing to Duck Hunt, went to the doorbell and the bear ringed it.
Master Hand: I knew Banjo was coming today and his name wasn't on the invite to spectate list for the tournament. Mario asked about Banjo coming, I covered it up saying Microsoft wouldn't allow them to come since their franchise died out in 2008.
In Master Hand's office the doorbell alert showed up. "Mario, could you check that for me," Master Hand asked. The red plumber stopped the invitation to spectate letters and went to check the security cameras. Mario then dropped the pencil at what he was seeing. Master Hand smiled at that.
However Mario then put on a different face and said, "Ha. Ha. Nice-a try Sonic, you're-a not going to-a get me twice in-a day." As the red plumber picked the pencil back up said blue hedgehog dashed into Master Hand's office and shut the door.
Mario was once again left in shock as Sonic said, "Master Hand, remind me to never pull the chili dog on a machine prank again. Failed once with Ridley and now with Bowser. Luckily, Simon pulled that guy away so I have some time."
"Sonic," Master Hand started, "Your birthday is next week. That's why I allowed you to go through with your pranks. I just want you actually helping out with the tournament tomorrow okay?" Sonic nodded in return saying his thanks for remembering.
"Sonic," Mario said in disbelief. "If-a your here, then. Who's-a at the front-a door." Mario looked at the screen with a realization dawning on him.
"Hey let us in already," Kazooie yelled at the camera. "We know someone's watching. We didn't come all this way for nothing!"
Master Hand: You almost ruined the reaction I was hoping for Sonic.
Sonic: Yeah, sorry about that. Though, in my defense, I didn't know they were even coming.
Mario dashed down the halls, getting to the front door as fast as he could. The Kongs and Rool watched through the kitchen door as Mario ran down the stairs and into the foyer, Sonic and Master Hand right behind. The three stepped out as the red plumber turned the knob and opened the door.
"Banjo, Kazooie," Mario questioned still in disbelief.
"Hello, Mario," Banjo said placing a hand on the red plumber's shoulder. "It's been a long time." What happened next was what no one saw coming. Mario actually pulled the two into a hug, tearing up.
"Geez, no need to get that emotional," Kazooie said comforting the plumber with her wing. "Not like we were gone for a century."
Donkey Kong: When the tournament first started Banjo would visit frequently along with some others. He and Mario grew a tight friendship since both of their games on the N64 were both beloved and popular.
Kirby: When we received the news that Rare was bought by Microsoft Mario was upset because he felt at that point there was no chance of Banjo and Kazooie getting into the tournament.
Bowser: And to make matters worse Microsoft didn't allow Banjo and Kazooie to even visit the mansion. It was worse when Nuts & Bolts came out, not that negative since it was nice seeing them in a main story game again. However, it was their last game so not only did the franchise die, but a part of Mario.
Sonic: Banjo was in one of the racing games with my friends(3) once and I took pictures to show Mario, but he didn't want to see them. Throughout the Brawl period he was in grief for one of his closest friends. He kinda blamed Microsoft for where they ended up.
Master Hand: Eventually he was able to forgive the company when relations between Microsoft and Nintedo improved, but other than that he hadn't seen Banjo and/or Kazooie in a decade and a half.
"What are you doing here," Mario said, letting go of the hug. "Master Hand told me you two weren't going to be able to come and spectate the tournament."
"Well, while I'm glad he covered things up well," Banjo said, giving a thumbs up to the man of the mansion. "He's right, we're not spectating the tournament." Mario had a sad face until Banjo pulled out an invitation. Mario's heart skipped a beat, "We're fighting in the tournament." It was at that moment, the red plumber fainted.
"I think you broke him," Sonic said, examining Mario's fallen body. "Though I must say I love the redesign. It's almost as if Nuts & Bolts didn't matter to Nintendo."
Banjo sheepishly put his hand on his neck saying, "Well, it wasn't ideal since we didn't have some of our old moves, but that was still a fun adventure."(4)
"I did ask if we could get our old moves back in our last game," Kazooie said. "And we do have our old moves back now. Nintendo really focused on the N64 era for us."
Marth and Roy were now running assist trophy capabilities in the stadium. Roy one the battlefield and Marth in the control booth. "Okay Roy," Marth said setting up the stage. "It's going to be an omega stage on training mode. I'll send in Isaac, Ashley, and Shovel Knight through the assist room."
"I'm ready when you are," Roy called back to Marth. Marth then turned on the training mode and spawned in three assist trophies. Roy opened up each of them to reveal Shovel Knight, Isaac, and Ashley.
"Do your attacks so we really test things here," Marth yelled out to the stage since the three weren't doing anything. They then proceeded to throw out their stage hazards and attacks at the simulated fighter. The training mode turned off saying, "Okay, everything looks like it's working great. The system had no problems."
Marx then teleported onto the battlefield saying, "Now get off, we have to test out boss capabilities." A bridge connected itself to the battlefield as the jester continued to shoo the four away, Kirby then came on the stage.
Shovel Knight: That wasn't very nice of Marx.|
Isaac: I mean Master Hand wants the tournament to be prepared for before July at the very least.
Marth: Bringing our fighters works differently in a tournament like this. Instead of teleporting them, they cross a bridge to the battlefield.
Roy: Master Hand thinks it gives off a certain effect. Can't remember the name.
"Okay, now we're going to see if we can just use Marx himself and not a simulation," Marth said as he activated Kirby's classic mode. "Kirby, you're going to have to complete you classic mode in order to get to Marx." Kirby nodded in understanding as Marx quickly flew off the stage.
In the stands was Simon and Bowser with Roy and his group coming up to them. Bowser was still sour about the chili dog prank Sonic did and was currently plotting his revenge. Bowser then snapped his fingers saying, "Of course, what if I just prank him with a bucket of water, he hates water."
"Don't you think that would traumatize him," Simon asked the koopa king, who didn't listen. Bowser was now writing his plan on a notepad he pulled out from his imaginary pockets.
When Roy made it up to where the two were he instantly asked, "Why is Bowser writing stuff down on a notepad?"
"He plans to get revenge on Sonic, for a SIMPLE ARCADE MACHINE PRANK," Simon shouted at Bowser.
"I really wanted to play Galaga can you blame me," Bowser said with his hands in surrender.
"You realize you could just tell Master Hand what Sonic did and boom the game is back to normal, right," Isaac asked.
"Actually, Master Hand is letting thou have his fun due to his birthday coming up next week," Shovel Knight told Isaac.
"Which is why me doing this revenge is the best thing I can get today," Bowser then went back to planning on the notepad.
"The is changing to Marx's boss battle," Ashley said, which got everyone's attention diverted to it.
Everything was working normally, the simulation didn't look like it turned on when Marx to his spot. However, when Marth noticed Kirby received twice the damage as he should've from the first attack he could tell something was off. It was revealed when Marx went left, and his simulation went right. "I guess they can't have Marx on there," Ashley stated.
Marth at that point turned off the classic mode and the battlefield went back to normal, "Guess we'll have to just use the simulation."
Master Hand's voice was soon sent over the intercom. "Attention all resident, please report to the meeting room for the viewing of Nintendo's E3 direct. Starting in fifteen minutes."
Roy: Master Hand always makes viewings of the directs optional unless it's important to us in anyway. Eleven and his friends are already here though so I guess we'll find out what this is about.
About ten minutes later everyone, except Banjo-Kazooie who are in the wings, were in the meeting room. The direct was playing on the projector screen. "I wonder what we're going to see," Pit questioned.
"Some things are pretty obvious, anything else, I will be clueless about," Dark Pit commented. Soon enough the ten second countdown began and so did the direct.
When the residents saw Dharkon on the screen they all winced from the memory. "So they're starting off with our announcement," Sonic questioned.
When The Hero was shown saving Link some of the residents clapped for Eleven. When it eventually got to the part where the others showed they clapped for them too.
Then was the introduction scene and Bowser smiled for what was coming. When he showed up on screen he laughed saying, "I enjoyed doing that."
Some residents did laugh when Doug Bowser showed on the screen saying that he was the right one for the presentation. Throughout the showing for Luigi's Mansion 3 it was interesting that they were having a hotel be the main area this time.
Comments didn't pick back up until the Link's Awakening remake was shown. "Is it rude to say Link looks weak like that," Sonic whispered to Shovel Knight.
"Thou is not here so you should be fine," Shovel Knight whispered back. Next on the direct that was worth commenting for them was Fire Emblem: Three Houses. "Isn't this story happening next month?"
"Yes, this is most likely a simple story trailer," Marth said. "Usually done to remind people that it is coming."
"There's a five year timeskip," Roy comments to himself. "It looks like a war is going to break out between them. Does look like a compelling story."
"Yeah, too bad it's not as popular as your game was," Bowser said trying to burn Roy. The young lion shot a death glare at the koopa king before looking back at the screen. They didn't comment until much later until Mario & Sonic at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic games was shown.
"If Mario wasn't passed out right now I would send him that nod we always do when these kinds of games are shown," Sonic commented.
"I thought the series ended with Rio. There was nothing for Seoul," Pit told the blue hedgehog.
Sonic shook his head saying, "The only reason we weren't able to do a winter Olympics was because neither Nintendo or SEGA managed to get the rights."
The next game shown was Animal Crossing: New Horizons. No one commented until Tom Nook gave the player a bill and said the total cost. "Imagine if Yoshi was given that bill," Roy teased to Marth who sent a slight chuckle in return.
"Too bad it was delayed," Marth said.
Bowser: Believe me, if Yoshi was given that bill he'd be off the grid the next day.
As the game reel went, showing other third-party or first-party titles coming to the switch Master Hand said, "Oh, I can find out who I can potentially invite to the mansion." As the reel ended the hero villain screen started those who already knew what was coming smiled and waited.
When it showed DK, Diddy, and Rool in the shack Dark Pit said, "Didn't they already do this one."
"Just wait," Rool said leaning back in his seat. When the jiggy bounced across the screen, getting the three up, fighters in the melee and brawl era realized what was going on. When Banjo-Kazooie was shown the duo ran onto the stage. There were cheers for the two as the gameplay footage went.
Edrick: They got more cheers then we did.
Solo: In their defense most of our series was released in Japan only.
The final bit was the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 reveal. At the end residents didn't know what to say to that. "That is why I didn't invite anyone from the Legend of Zelda series. It was a request on Nintendo's behalf that no one from there saw it. I'm sure I can trust you all to not saying anything." After he got nods he said, "Okay, now if you excuse me I must check on Mario. He passed out when he learned that Banjo and Kazooie were going to be in the tournament." The man of the mansion teleported away.
He then showed up in the infirmary where Wii Fit Trainer, who was called back to run the room, told Master Hand, "I can see why Mario passed out. I must have been shocking to know one of his closest friends were coming back to Nintendo."
"He's still out," Master Hand asked, Wii Fit trainer nodded. "Very well, then I will leave you to it." Master Hand then teleported to his office.
When he got back he decided to attend to the mail he got today before going back to paperwork. He started swiping away the letters saying, "bills, bills, bills, the thousand smash coins Crazy won in the lottery last week(5), coupon, co-" Master Hand stopped as he saw a letter with a Mickey head emblem. Knowing it was from Sora's world he opened it and started reading. As he continued he couldn't believe what it was about. "Oh no," Master Hand said as he sat down in his chair, not knowing what to think.
Author's note: I ended up making the story behind Mario's and Banjo-Kazooie's friendship very sad in my eyes. Like before everything was great, but after one thing stuff fell apart. Also, what do you think that letter was about.
(1) This happened April 19th, 2019.
(2) The living room's floor plan is not supposed to have a TV.
(3) This is true.
(4) I really am writing Nuts & Bolts off as the game that really wasn't ideal for the Banjo-Kazooie series, even if it was confirmed to be the last game in the end. I did recently watch gameplay footage of and it does look fun.
(5) Crazy Hand: I was here the whole time!
