Author's note: Interviews will start next episode. As of now any requests that show up in the reviews now will not be taken. I will start off with the reviews that request that last of the ones being interviewed. Also, I'll point out now that the interviews are to take place across five episodes. But if Christmas comes before they are done interviews will not be done during the Christmas and New Year's/clipshow episodes. Incidentally if that happens the mid season will be pushed back to episode twelve at the worst so interviews can be finished after the holidays. First up is Stripe the Hedgetiger.
"More sonic please! also, I have some requests:
Shard the Mecha Sonic (Sonic)
Chaos (Sonic)
Tikal (Sonic)}
and Lan (Megaman)
Torterra (Pokemon)
Samurott (Pokemon)
Sunburn (Skylanders)
Serperior (Pokemon)"
I'll see what I can do with Sonic. Time to go down the list.
Shard the Mecha Sonic: He is banned due to association to Dr. Eggman because of what happened last season.
Chaos: I can do Chaos.
Tikal: I can interview her.
and Lan?: I can't tell if this was a typo or not. If you can tell me exactly who this is and a description before the next episode I'll interview this one.
Torterra: I can do him.
Samurott: I only want to do one starters from Unova and I'm inclined to interview Serperior over Samurott.
Sunburn: I can do this one.
Serperior: I will be interviewing her.
Next review is from ultimateCCC.
"Who thought that Incineroar would be such a Grinch?
He's going to steal something from Christmas that's for sure.
Character requests:
Luminary's Party(Dragon Quest XI)
Okay, I'll have them all rolled into one interview and we'll see how it goes. Next review that had requests is from Generic Smash Bros Fan. However, they left a big list. So instead of showing the review first then answer, I'm going to do both at the same time. This is who they requested.
Eliza Masters(Steet Fighter): Hmm, I can do her.
Sakura Kasugano(Steet Fighter): I can do this fighter too.
Proto Man(Mega Man): Proto Man has already been requested and will be interviewed.
Chibi Robo(Chibi Robo): We can do this little one.
Adeleine & Ribbon(Kirby): I have a feeling they're suited to just being a visitor at some point.
Klonoa(Klonoa): It would be nice for Pac-Man to get more friends from the same company as him.
Hat Kid(A Hat In Time): I don't know too much about Hat Kid so I won't do her.
Arle Nadja(Puyo Puyo): I will have to decline this one.
Ratchet & Clank(Ratchet & Clank,Yes, it sounds stupid but, I wanted to mention it): Totally fine. Hmm, It would be interesting to have someone from the All-Star Manor in the mansion. I'll do it.
Female Erdrick(Dragon Quest)Yes, it probably won't happen, but if it happens, it can be called "Loto" (Name as Erdrick is also known): I don't think I'll do this one, sorry.
Slime(Dragon Quest): I can get him in as a pet for the heroes in a later episode.
Coco Bandicoot(Crash Bandicoot): I can do her.
Reimu(TouHou): I already have an indie character showing up and that's Shantae. I'm going to limit it there. So Reimu will not be interviewed.
Axl(Mega Man X): Yes, to this one and Mega Man X. Who I will nickname 'X'
Mega Man X(Mega Man X): Look above for answer.
Alex Kidd(Alex Kidd): No. Sorry, but I didn't know who this was until reading this.
Gooey(Kirby): Yeah I can do Gooey.
Strider Hiryu(Strider Hiryu): I cannot do this one due to massive lack of knowledge of this character.
Anna(Fire Emblem): Oh, this should be interesting. She will be interviewed.
Master Chief(Halo): Hmm, really sorry about this but what I said about Steve and Alex will also apply to Master Chief.
Cuphead & Mugman(Cuphead): Maybe as a future appearance, but not the interviews.
Next review with requests is PinkRose4452.
"I thought that I would request some of the last characters that I could think of for the interviews.
Blue (Pokemon)
Silver (Pokemon (Fun fact- he's Giovanni's son))
Ball Guy (Pokemon Sword and Shield)
Jessie, James, and Meowth (Pokemon)
Medea (Dragon Quest VIII)
Now, idk if you'll interview the Team Rocket Trio, but I think that it'll make an interesting arc somehow in a way. Or maybe even wanting to be interviewed, even though they may not sign up, to become residents and cause some trouble."
Promise me, Red and Leaf would make sure Blue, Silver, and Team Rocket never make it to the interviews. I don't think I'm going to interview the ball guy either. I'll do Medea though. You had one more I believe.
"Tom Nook(Animal Crossing)
….The request I've been waiting for. That's it for interview requests. We have a total of 64 characters to be interviewed starting next episode. I want to get interviews wrapped up by the second part of the mid season. So splitting 64 across 5 episodes will be 13 characters for episodes 6, 7, 8, 9, and then the last 12 in 10. We now have a question from Guestspirit.
"Are you using a random generator to decide who comes back each chapter?"
No I am not actually. It is my own decision when these characters come back. Next review is from Derick Lindsey.
"Nice to see Pit come up with a genius present for R.O.B. with a toy of him since he's probably lonely after the whole Subspace nonsense and being the only one left so here's hoping that doesn't backfire on him."
Yes, let's hope that doesn't happen. Next review is from a guest.
"I really appreciate how pokemon sword and shield lore was in this episode. Are you team sword or shield? Also, can you make a reference to game theory's theory in which sans is ness?"
I have Pokemon Sword out of the two. Currently shiny hunting for a Dreepy. And that reference will be made when Sans has his interview. Next review is from charmander17.
"I would like to ask a few questions though if the dlc trailer for kh3 shows Sora could he come to the mansion for a little while or maybe just phone home. I also why you didn't put shard in because he was a comic book hero only but it got me thinking about what happened to rebooted game worlds did they go to subspace. oh when young link comes back could you give skull kid some recommendations for interview is rocket slime from dragon quest and tiff from kirby.
P.S I liked how you did sans.
I can say I have plans for Sora but I'm not disclosing what they are. The reason Shard won't be showing up is because one known precedent in smash is that it is a celebration of video game characters. Not anime, manga, or comics. It is the sole reason why characters like Goku will never get in smash or this story. I've made exceptions in the past sure but I don't want to make anymore, so unfortunately Tiff from Kirby Right Back At Ya (an anime based on the video game series) will not be interviewed either as she was not originated from a video game. Also, the worlds that left the Smash Island at the end of season 3 went back to where they came from. As for the slime, I already have a future appearance planned for then to become a resident/pet for the heroes so the interview will not be necessary. Final review is from Historyfan15.
"Considering what Wolf said about not being comfortable with inviting the other members of his team to the mansion, I'd actually love to see Leon and Panther drop in as a surprise visit, consider a surprise Christmas gift for Wolf."
Actually this wasn't caught on screen but Wolf's crew has been in the mansion since Thanksgiving. They will show up with Wolf at some point, just need to figure out where.
Season 5 episode 5: Intruder
(December 7th, 2019)
After the dynamax fiasco, Joker and company had effectively gotten themselves banned from helping with decorations this year. For most of the group they were rather disappointed, but for Cloud it was a blessing in disguise. The ex-SOLDIER now has all the time he needed to keep to himself. That wouldn't exactly go as planned though.
It is a known fact around the mansion that Cloud and Tifa has known each other since childhood. And that during their adventure something had blossomed between them(1). However, Cloud wasn't as forward about it and wasn't looking into dating anyone at the moment. Especially after what happened to Aerith. She's alive and well in Sora's world, but it's not the one Cloud quite remembers.
If Cloud wasn't going to make any advances, Tifa was. She had been contemplating on whether she wanted to do this for awhile now and decided it was now or never. So, like many other people, she searched for someone that could help her. She ruled out Lucina because she was already helping Link, not much but still. Orange was out due to her breakup with Blue last month. After ruling others out she had to ask someone who wasn't even in a relationship to begin with. That was Maya Fey.
Tifa had thought that Maya wouldn't want to open the topic of love, but it was quite the opposite. The spirit medium in trading was quite thrilled to hear about it. They were both in the latter's room having tea. "So how long has your thing for Cloud been going on."
"Quite awhile, ever since that whole fiasco in Midgar all those years ago," Tifa answered. Taking a sip from the tea she said, "I'm surprised you even agreed to help me. As far as I know you haven't been in a relationship with anyone."
"Well, not me, but my sister was at some point. So I picked up on things," Maya said. "First we need to find out where exactly Cloud is at the moment."
"Ever since the tournament he's been trying to relax for a change. So either his bedroom, the game room, the lounge, or the living room."
"After that, you need to know how to approach him. Though, you could just do it like you always do, but you have to get his attention too."
"That second part will be hard. He's been trying to find a good chance to relax for quite awhile now. He'll probably just tune everything out."
"Then you need to get his attention somehow. There has to be a way right." Maya then noticed her cup was empty and poured more tea for her.
"There's one-way but I'm going to feel really guilty for doing it." Tifa, done with the tea, out her cup down after saying that.
"Well, what is it," Maya asked, curious. Tifa looked down for a moment.
Tifa: If I'm ever going to get Cloud's attention. I'm going to have to bring up some bad memories.
The effort to get the device used by the group that knew about what happened to Sora was slow-going. No one was able to get together during the werk due to the start of the Christmas holiday. But, Toon Link was persistent and called for a meeting and plan today. Only one other person showed up though, and that was Villager.
"You're seriously the only one that could make it," Toon Link asked Villager, annoyed by the whole thing. What good is an effort when hardly anyone does it?
"Everyone else is busy with figuring out what to get for the secret santa and/or helping with decorations," Villager said as the two left the basement. "Honestly though, if it's Slippy we need to get the device from then we don't really need the others."
"I guess that's true," Toon Link said. He then had him and Villager duck behind a flower pot and stand as Incineroar walked past. "The Fire cat has really been scaring me recently."
"What do you think he's doing?" Villager got out from behind the pot just as Empoleon walked past. Keeping an eye on the heel pokemon of course.
"Probably looking for Donkey Kong, he has a new high score on that gold simulator that Incineroar couldn't beat as he beat Ribbon Girl's."
"So he went from seeking revenge on Ribbon Girl to Donkey Kong," Villager asked as Toon Link nodded. "At this point, I wouldn't be surprised if he's gone by Christmas." The two then continued to walk down the hall.
Currently in Master Hand's office was Mario, Zero, and Marth. The former had gotten an alert on an intruder entering the mansion. "You sure they came through the hole in the roof." Said hole still wasn't patched after the dynamax incident last episode.
"Very sure," Mario said, "that is-a what the alert reported." The red plumber had gotten said alert about thirty minutes ago.
Mario: I'm-a going through paperwork for the fifth DLC fighter, who is obviously going to be revealed at the Game Awards next week, when the alert goes off. As I turn my head I see a portal close followed by someone jumping into the hole in the roof on camera 27.
"Okay, let's rewind it and see who it is," Zero said as he rewinded the camera stationed on the roof. When there the timemark was for 12:30 in the afternoon. They watched as a figure came out of a portal in a familiar cloak and jumped into the hole and into the attic. "The coat, isn't that from Organization XIII?"
"Indeed, but they were defeated half a year ago," Marth said looking at a paused part of the footage. "Xigbar is the only known member still alive, it could very well be him."
"I thought he was-a done with us after that-a attack on the tournament," Mario questioned. "Why would-a he show up now. He has-a nothing to do."
"Chance it's not Xigbar at all. He uses dark corridors for transportation and this person clearly has a smuggled portal raygun in their right hand," Zero said. He zoomed in the paused section to point out the portal raygun. "Whoever this is must've found the coat and used it so we won't know who it is."
"Looks like we're starting a search," Marth said. He was about to press the intercom button when Mario grabbed the hero-king's shoulder, effectively stopping him. "Mario what are you-"
"It's-a best if we capture this-a intruder quietly. Chances are, it is-a someone that-a one of us may have the urge to-a kill them," Mario explained. Marth nodded, understanding the situation. "We can recruit other to-a help us out, but we'll-a make it mansion-wide when-a we don't have a choice."
"Guess I better get searching then," Zero said as he left the office. "I'll sweep the third floor and attic, and ask someone to help us out."
"I'll take the second floor, you take the first," Marth said to Mario as the hero-king walked out. Mario then left a few seconds later and closed the door.
After a few seconds the vent on the ceiling popped off and crashed onto the floor. The intruder then followed, landing with a hard thud. "Owie," said the figure as they got up. "Where is that list for the interviews." The figure then began opening various drawers in the office, searching for the sign-up sheet.
Tifa and Maya had spotted Cloud in the lounge after finishing going over the plan. For the plan they needed someone to pretend to be someone else, so they called in Link. The champion would rather look for the secret santa gift he needed for Zelda, but he couldn't get out of it. "So you want me to put on a wig and pretend to threaten you," Link asked, holding a silver wig and pointing at Tifa.
"Yes, that's the plan," Tifa said. Which only confused Link more.
Link (Champion of Hyrule): I could be looking for a gift to give Zelda right now. Instead, I've been pulled into doing this by Maya and Tifa
"Can't you just walk up to him and ask him right there!"
"That's what I said," Maya said, "she insisted that he wouldn't pay attention to what she would say. I honestly think she's exaggerating on that part."
Link sighed saying, "I'll go ask him if he can come talk to Tifa right now. If he doesn't pay attention then I'll go with the plan." The champion then walked over to the couch in the lounge, where Cloud was. "Hey Cloud there's something important I need to tell you."
"Is it a life threatening situation," Cloud asked, not moving an inch.
Link was befuddled by the response. "No, nothing of that source. I just needed to tell you th-"
"Link, I'm trying to rest here so please leave me alone."
"But-"
"Leave me alone," Cloud repeated.
Link gave up and walked back over to Maya and Tifa. Once he returned to them he grabbed the wig from Tifa and put it on. "There's no way he's actually going to think I'm Sepiroth."
"Well, we have to try. Now let's get the rest of the costume on," Maya said, leading Link away from the lounge.
Tifa: Yep, that bad memory. Basically Sepiroth had killed Aerith, someone Cloud has loved, a long time ago. I think the whole experience may have closed off Cloud and that's why he only interacts with a certain number of others at the mansion. So this plan may not end well.
Toon Link and Villager were currently walking into the invite residential building right now. The same building where Slippy Toad is currently living, the two just had to figure out where he was. "Couldn't we just sneak into his room and steal the device," Villager asked Toon Link as the waited for someone to come in the building's kitchen.
"We don't know if Slippy locked his door or not," Toon Link said. Villager then shot him that look, both knowing there was a contradiction in that statement. "We don't know if Peppy kicked Slippy's door or not." That statement was acceptable.
"What's this about Peppy licking Slippy's door," Rayman said as he walked in(2). Magnus then walked into the kitchen too and looked over the three. He then walked away. Rayman continued saying, "He definitely does that, watched him do it once."
"Does Slippy know how to unlock it," Toon Link asked Rayman. Villager looked back at Magnus who sat down at the table in the room, who then glared at the mayor of Smashville.
Villager (Mayor of Smashville): Who asked for that guy to come to the mansion. He's more recluse than Samus and that's saying something.
Dark Pit (The dark clone): *points at Pit who's next to him.*
Pit (The Angel Captain): I figured that he would enjoy living at the mansion again. After all, he was an assist last tournament.
Dark Pit: Yes, that is true. However, the only reason he didn't come back this time is because he sent a message saying he didn't want to participate last year in April.
Pit: It was on April 1st though. Honestly if anything happens on that day then it should not be believed as true.
Dark Pit: *Gets up and walks away.*
Pit: I'm serious! You never know if someone is trying to prank you or not that day.
Sonic (Fastest thing alive): King of pranks right here! April 1st is practically my fun day. I wonder if I can convince the others to set up a prank war for April 1st, 2020.
"Slippy knows how to unlock it. That begs the question, why do you want to go into Slippy's room," Rayman asked Toon Link. He was getting suspicious and the two didn't want that.
"We have something we need to ask him," Villager told Rayman. Who would only be more confused and suspicious. Since when does anyone want to ask Slippy something?
Rayman dropped his suspicions for the time being, saying, "He's in his room, sixth floor." With that the two young fighters left the kitchen and headed for the elevator. "I may want to mention this to Mario."
Toon Link and Villager reaches the sixth floor in no time. When up there they quickly searched for the door with Slippy's name on it and knocked. The mechanic of starfox wasted no time in answering the door and was there in seconds. "Visitors! Come on in," Slippy greeted. The two came in and noticed the big mess at Slippy's workbench. "Oh, sorry about that. Haven't gotten a chance to clean up yet."
Toon Link examined the bench and then focused Villager's eyes on something. The device that was used to try and reach Sora. The two nodded, knowing they had to sneak it out somehow. Toon Link turned around and asked Slippy, "Slippy there's something I need to ask you."
"Go ahead, I was never really asked questions before," Slippy said, very energetic. While Toon Link talked to Slippy Villager snuck up to the workbench and slowly, and carefully grabbed the device off of it. Villager then pocketed the device and turned back around while Slippy finished up the question saying, "And that is why I'll never eat flies again."
"That was actually an interesting story," Toon Link said, who had asked Slippy why he never saw him eating flies. And the hero of the wind meant what he said. "Falco shouldn't have done that."
Falco (The wingman): Who told you that I caused a traumatic experience for Slippy! That was private and happened years ago, can't believe he hasn't gotten over it yet. Not my fault I wanted to see what would happen if I put Slippy in front of a giant paper mache fly.
Fox (Leader of Starfox): Considering you made that fly almost as big as the Great Fox it was definitely your fault.
Villager, wondering what he had missed walked over to Toon Link saying, "Thanks for the answer Slippy we should be going now." Villager then grabbed Toon Link's hand and hastily left the room. They then got messages from others saying they needed help with decorations. "We'll continue this another day. I can get this back to the basement," Toon Link said, who got a nod in return. The two then went their seperate ways.
Incineroar had finally thrown Empoleon off of him. The heel pokemon had ducked into and elevator in the main building and got the door to close just before Empoleon could reach it. He was now on the first floor and was quickly stuffing himself into a pot before Empoleon made it down. When the penguin pokemon did, he was confused and looked around. Thinking that Incineroar had gone to the second floor, Empoleon stepped back in and closed the door.
Incineroar then tilted the pot and got it on the floor, easily getting out of it and stood it back up. "(Thank goodness for these conveniently appearing pots,)" Incineroar said as he began running down the hall before Empoleon showed up again. The heel pokemon kept running until he reached the living room. He then got the chance to admire the christmas tree. It was very tall and the lights were all over it, there were already a few presents under the tree.
"So people already got their secret santa gifts under the tree," Diddy Kong asked Donkey Kong as the two walked into the room. Incineroar quickly ducked behind a couch to avoid being seen, when he noticed that one was Donkey Kong he couldn't believe his luck. The heel pokemon then poked his eyes above the couch to see the two monkeys. "Isn't that jumping the gun a bit?"
"It helps others get things out of the way early on so they don't have to worry about it later," Donkey Kong answered as he put the gift under the tree. "Hope Ribbon Girl enjoys the gift." Incineroar's ears perked up at this. In his original plan he risked being caught by Mario, but with the new plan in his head he had the chance to get revenge on two others at once.
Incineroar waited for the two to leave the living room before sneaking over to the Christmas tree. Then, just like the Grinch, he took the present Donkey Kong had placed and snuck out of the room. Once going through the halls and into the kitchen he quickly hid the present behind him as he saw Cilan, who seemed to be getting a head start on dinner. "Oh hey Incineroar, I need your opinion on something."
Cilan (Pokemon Connoisseur): Oh, what I was making wasn't really for dinner, though it did end up being for it. I was making a stew for Christmas dinner. I know there's already a menu plan, but I wanted to see if Mario would appreciate it.
Incineroar tried to imply that he wasn't interested but Cilan was persistent and put a spoonful of the stew in Incineroar's mouth. A few seconds later the heel pokemon was beaming, giving a thumbs up in return. "An absolute success, thank you for the input." With the deed done, Incineroar walked out of the kitchen the same way he came in. The present was now properly hidden as he dropped his held item to make room to hide the gift(3).
Mario then came in through the doorway leading to the dining room and noticed Cilan. The red plumber then noticed the pot of stew and asked, "Ah is-a that for dinner tonight?"
"Yes actually, I was hoping I could make it at the Christmas dinner too. If that's okay," Cilan asked with hopeful eyes.
"Sorry, but-a we already have enough on-a that menu already. Though, if-a you're going to stay until New Year's you can-a make it then." Cilan gave a nod of agreement at Mario's offer. "Now, did you happen to see anyone with a black robe on them. They snuck into the mansion and we're-a working on getting them out-a quietly without-a causing too much of-a ruckus."
Cilan shook his head saying, "I can't say I have. Been in here all afternoon preparing this. Hope you find him though." Cilan then thought for a few seconds before his eyes trailed to something on the floor and pointed to it. "Any chance that could belong to the intruder?"
Mario looked at what was Incineroar's previous held item. The red plumber walked over to it, picked it up, and examined it. "I don't-a believe this-a belonged to the intruder, otherwise you would-a have definitely seen him. Was anyone else in-a here within the past-a hour."
"One other person, but only for a couple minutes," Cilan answered. "It was Incineroar, he approved of my expertise."
"Incineroar is-a supposed to be on-a watch by Empoleon. Either Incineroar threw Empoleon off-a his trial, or Incineroar had-a been doing enough for Empoleon to-a leave him alone for the day." Mario then took another look at the item. "If-a Incineroar dropped this then-a there's four people in-a this mansion who would-a know what it is."
As Mario left Cilan called out, "If I see the intruder I'll let you know through the intercom!" Mario pocketed the item as he continued walking down the hall.
The figure in the black robe had finally found the sign-up list for the interviews. It had all of the ones that had signed up compiled together. Hastily they put their own name on it, messily scribbled down of course. The figure then heard footsteps coming right for the office. Quickly the figure ducked behind the door as it opened, revealing Zero and Marth.
"I had no luck looking through the third floor and attic, they had gotten out of their quick like they already knew the place," Zero said as the two walked over to the desk.
"Is it safe to say that the one who broke into the mansion was a past resident," Marth suggested. That wouldn't be too far away from the truth.
"But there's only person who was a past resident that would try to break back in." Marth and Zero looked at each other in realization, they knew who the intruder was. Zero then noticed something on the desk and said, "Hey, wasn't that sign up sheet in the desk."
Marth looked over as well and the figure saw this as their chance to finally get out. Once through the door they slammed it closed in hopes of slowing Marth and Zero down. Marth and Zero shot their heads back as they both knew who that was. "Get back here," Marth shouted as he opened the door and went on a sprint down the hall after the figure.
With the plan now ready to go Tifa and Maya had recruited someone else to help. Which was someone Cloud would listen to as Tifa couldn't make an appearance until later in the plan. This was Corrin, who was more than willing to help his friend out.
Corrin: Cloud and I do hang out, albeit off camera. But, I still consider us friends and he should listen to me just as well as Link, hopefully. I have been known to jump to bad conclusion sometimes.
While not the best at acting, Corrin ran into the lounge after actually running from the foyer. Where the main part of the plan was going to take place. "Cloud, I got bad news," Corrin shouted to Cloud as he ran in. "Tifa is being held hostage within the mansion."
That got Cloud up as he asked, "Why the mansion?"
"I ran into the guy who had a long sword close to Tifa, told me to get because he wanted to talk to you personally. He also had silver hair, a black robe, and a single wing." To anyone who wasn't was Final Fantasy fan that description wouldn't get anyone anywhere.
But for Cloud he knew exactly who this was. "Where's Sephiroth?"
"That's his name? Oh never mind he's in the foyer." Corrin then led Cloud out of the lounge and down to the first floor. Once at the foyer Corrin stopped Cloud where Sephiroth, actually Link, was standing with his back facing the two. They couldn't get makeup done in time so they had to alter things.
Cloud had a face that didn't believe the one he was seeing was actually Sephiroth. The fake wing was very obvious. Nevertheless, Cloud walked forward, causing Link to say, "Ah Cloud. Felt like a lifetime since I last saw you." The voice Link tried to use was a very bad impersonation of Sephiroth.
"Link, I know that's you. Not a funny joke I actually Tifa was in danger," Cloud said in annoyance. All that time he could've had sleeping, wasted!
Link didn't give up though and stuttered, "I-I am totally Sephiroth. The one that took your beloved Aerith away from you." Cloud then looked at Link with a questioning look, he knew he never anyone about that. Tifa, who was in a fake headlock by Link, became a bit nervous.
Tifa: Yeah, it was at that moment I knew the plan would not end well. I already knew it wasn't going to end well but that made it worse.
"Tifa you told them," Cloud shouted. Link, knowing that this wasn't working anymore, let go of Tifa so the longtime friend of Cloud could explain herself. "I made a point to never let anyone know what happened during anything!"
"I'm sorry Cloud, but I really needed to ask you something so I put together this plan to get your attention so I could ask it," Tifa explained. This didn't really calm down Cloud in anyway.
"Why didn't you just walk up to me and ask me!"
"Um, did me trying to tell you that Tifa wanted to talk to you come to mind," Link asked as he dropped the sword.
"I don't remember you telling me that," Cloud said, confused. Cloud then got that face that meant 'exactly' and realized what Link meant. Cloud then calmed down and asked, "What did you want to ask me Tifa."
"Well, it's kinda just hopeful thinking. But if you want to just go out for a coffee sometime," Tifa asked. Cloud could tell she had been contemplating this for quite awhile.
"I think I'll like, but maybe Thursday if that's okay," Cloud said, which was returned with a nod from Tifa. "Now, what exactly did you-"
"AHA! SO YOU'RE-A THE INTRUDER," shouted Mario who was starting to charge at Link. Who was still dressed up as Sephiroth. THe red plumber then tackled Link just as he tried to run, causing the wig to fall off. "Wait, is-a that you Link? You intruded the same-a place you live in?"
"What are you talking about," Link asked as he pushed Mario off of him, "I was just helping Tifa out with a quick favor. She needed me to pretend to be someone else."
"And what's this about an intruder," Cloud asked. Said intruder then brushed past the Ex-SOLDIER in hopes of getting out in time. Cloud then noticed the robe and shouted, "Xigbar?!"
"No, someone else," Marth said as he and Zero raced down the stairs. The intruder was about to get to the door and open it when the same door open and nailed him in the face. "I guess we got him."
"Guys, I found the mask we needed," Maya said as she walked into the foyer. She then noticed the intruder getting brought up by Marth. "Oh, I didn't hurt anyone did I?"
"Don't worry, this guy broke in," Zero said as Marth got the intruder to face the group. "Not to find out who he is." Zero then pulled back the hood, revealing none other than.
"WALUIGI," everyone shouted in unison. It was indeed the very person that was banned from the mansion due to teaming up with the villains.
"Why-a did you break in-a here, Waluigi," Mario asked the lanky man, holding his head in frustration. "I thought-a we told you that-a you weren't coming back until-a you became a fighter."
"That's the thing," Marth said as he showed Mario the sign-up sheet for interviews. "He put his own name on the list."
"I had to try, don't I have a right to at least be given a chance," Waluigi protested.
"That's the thing," Mario said pointing at the bottom of the list. There was a small text. Mario repeated it saying, "We have the right to decline anyone who signs up. We will have to decline you Waluigi. Zero, take back the portal raygun he smuggled out of here."
Zero nodded and took the raygun, which was in the coat. After that everyone took a step back as Zero dropped Waluigi through a portal.
Zero (Future creation of Wily): Definitely not the last time we will ever see Waluigi, but at least he's been taken care of.
Tifa, Cloud, Link, and Maya didn't stay too long after that. Marth and Zero were about to leave when Mario stopped them saying, "I need you two to find Mewtwo and bring him to my office in five minutes."
Five minutes later…
Mewtwo was now examining the item Mario had found on the floor. Mewtwo seemed to know what it was as the legendary pokemon put the item down. "That is none other than a piece of charcoal. In my world this can increase the power of fire-type moves."
"That is very interesting," Marth said as he took the charcoal. "Mario, where did you find this?"
"In-a the kitchen, it belongs to-a Incineroar. Cilan said-a he was the only other person in-a the kitchen within the past-a couple hours so it had-a to be his. And he's a fire-type so it would-a make sense," Mario explained.
"Why would Incineroar have it though, that wouldn't really do any good unless someone was attacking the mansion," Marth questioned.
"What if," Mewtwo said as its eyes were closed. It was scanning the past for something. "What if it wasn't used to defend against villains."
It took the others about a few seconds to process what Mewtwo was saying. When Zero realized it he had a look of horror saying, "You don't think."
"The simulator only affects things we code into it, not any items from the pokemon world other than pokeballs," Marth said, coming to the same realization. "This could very well mean that Incineroar used that to give himself an advantage."
"But-a that would mean even if-a he lost in-a the first round he still cheated by-a using that item. The Inklings really did-a get lucky," Mario said, finishing the thought.
"Cheating on the tournament is a bannable offense, but not a permanent ban," Mewtwo said. "I suggest you find footage that proves Incineroar used it in the tournament first before confronting him." With that, Mewtwo teleported away.
"I'll deal with-a looking into this tomorrow you-a two can go," Mario said. Marth and Zero nodded and left the office.
Mario: More and-a more I can feel more of-a Master Hand's pain. I don't-a know if I can keep this-a up for much longer.
Unknown location (no cameras)
A figure was just waking up on the floor. Last thing they remembered they were planning on defeating a certain blue bomber, before shutting down for some reason. The figure which was revealed to be a robot got up and looked around, not recognizing where they were. He then looked behind him as the big bad said, "Ah, nice to see that your finally up."
"Who are you and what am I doing here," said the robot as the charged up what looked like the mega buster.
"I can help you destroy Mega Man," said the big bad. And almost instantly the robot snapped off the mega buster. "Good that go your attention."
The robot thought about this, someone offering to help him. Usually he was a lone wolf, but as of now he had no way of getting into the mansion via portal. If this person was able to bring him here then they should be able to help him, "Okay, I'll accept your help."
"Oh, that was even easier. Now if this is going to work we'll be needing your name," Akechi said, holding another disc to bring to Kasumi soon.
"In that case, my name is Bass."
Author's note: Another short episode I know, but they should pick back up as we get to interviews next episode. That's right, Bass who had showed up in Season 3 has returned for another season.
(1)Finally getting to an arc I planned to do back in season 4.
(2) Rayman has been a resident since season 3 he just doesn't show up often.
(3) Incineroar's held item was charcoal as you already know. In the Pokemon games this can increase the power of fire-type moves. Yes, Incineroar had this during the tournament.