Mii Planet
Elsewhere in the Smash Bros dimension
This was a planet that knew no end to adventure.
A planet home to the most civilized, advanced race in the entire multiverse. Large in number, large in name… and large in face.
They called themselves Miis.
Their world had seen a lot: from festive parties, a zombie outbreak with survivors fighting back with everyday objects, the investigation of a monster-infested manor, adventurers rescuing their beloved rulers and defeating a dark lord in the land of Miitopia, a lone monarch bringing peace to a war-torn land, races, and even an intergalactic police force hunting down a ruthless pirate gang.
The Mii people had received transmissions of Smash matches not so long ago, and most fans consisted of them entirely. They would even deck themselves out in the clothing style of their favorite fighter.
There were also all kinds of Miis; explorers, adventurers, knights, pirates, samurai, soldiers, space personnel, ninjas, fun-lovers, and heroes most of all. Most of them wished to participate in the Smash tournaments themselves.
Little did they know they would get the chance very soon…
…
In a circular arena in the center of a gymnasium, two Miis stood apart from each other. One of them was dressed in red garbs and yellow gloves with blue knuckles and boot soles. The word "Mii" was displayed proudly on his belt buckle. Wearing a stern expression on his face, he gestured for his opponent to make his move.
The second Mii, wearing blue protective gear on his arms and legs, broke into a sprint as the first one struck a defensive pose. The red Mii drop-kicked the blue Mii in the gut and handsprung back. Regaining his footing, he ran forward and drove another kick into the blue Mii's head.
The blue Mii twirled in midair, landing on his back in a successful recovery. Leaping back to his feet, he stepped back as the red Mii lunged again. Running up to meet him, the blue Mii slammed his knee into the red Mii's chest. Blocking the following punch, the red Mii landed a hook to the face and a low blow to the arm. Grimacing in pain, the blue Mii threw a kick that his opponent grabbed and brought an elbow down on.
Using that same elbow to shove his adversary back, the red Mii blocked two kicks but failed to defend against the third that struck high. Stunned, he felt a wave of pain to his chin as an uppercut sent him flying. Somersaulting at the arc of his height, he landed on his feet.
Meeting again, the two fighters traded blow. The blue Mii jabbed the red one twice in the side before being pushed back forcefully. Grabbing him by the shoulders, the red Mii spun around and threw him to the ground of the arena. On contact, the blue Mii rolled and got to his feet, one hand on the ground and an exhale from his mouth.
A roundhouse kick met the red Mii's arm, followed by a counter flip kick that sent the blue one sprawling. Springing back up, the two fighters circled around each other with steady breathing. With a taunting smirk, the red one wiped the sweat off the side of his face with one sleeve.
The blue spat into both hands before clenching them into fists. He raised them in a ready stance while the red one matched his opponent's.
He threw a fist forward, only for the blue one to sidestep and knee him in the gut. The red one followed this up by punching him across the face. Rocking back from an uppercut, the blue one clenched both fists together and slammed the red one in an overhead strike.
They traded blow after blow with blocks and parries thrown in the mix. During his defensive moves, the blue Mii caught the red Mii's fists in his own hands and threw him with all his might. The red Mii only spun and landed perfectly.
The blue Mii ran in again… only for the red Mii to spin around and kick him square in the chest. That attack was enough to send him crashing to the ground… and not get up.
The red Mii relaxed as the blue Mii groaned in pain. "Not bad, Kyle… but I'd suggest you work on your speed. Staying on the move is a good defense as your gear. At least I didn't rough you up too bad, did I?"
The downed Mii made no move to get up. "Don't… worry about it," he moaned. "My breath… will come back to me… eventually. Ugh…"
The sound of approaching footsteps drew the red Mii's attention. After helping his defeated foe up, he turned to see a Mii in a green hoodie approach them. The insignia of the Super Smash Brothers was emblazoned on both the front and back.
"Hey, Marcus!" the newcomer greeted the fighter in red. "They've selected you to be a part of a group down at the city lab!"
"Right! I'll be on my way, then. Thanks, Ian!" Marcus acknowledged, vaulting over the arena's border and setting off. One common thing all Miis had… was that no one would do anything alone. Friends were made easily, which made things a lot less challenging.
As Marcus exited the gym, he took in the sight of the glorious city of Nintendopolis. It was a bustling place with Miis everywhere, either on foot or in vehicles. There was no shortage of boredom in this city. With a smile, he set out for the science lab.
He wasn't alone when he arrived inside. Miis dressed up were standing in front of what looked like a giant circle. On upper balconies, Miis in lab coats were making their final calculations. One of them stepped forward with a microphone in hand, adjusting her glasses.
She lightly tapped it to see if it was working, and a nearby assistant flashed her a thumbs-up. Nodding at him, she turned to the assembled crowd.
"Hello, everyone!" She greeted cheerfully. "My name is Dr. Scarlet. A few of you might remember me from that zombie outbreak back at Hobbiville in Streetpass County. Today, I'm here to introduce what could be an important moment in our city's history. So… does anyone here know of the Super Smash Brothers?"
The crowd of Miis erupted into an approving cheer, with Marcus pumping a fist to join in. When the noise settled down, Scarlet continued.
"I assume many of you have your own personal favorites… but have you ever wished of fighting against them or with them on the field? Well, worry no longer! Our scientists have been hard at work in creating our very own portal device. This will act as a point of travel between here… and where the Smash battles themselves are held."
The crowd of Miis was ecstatic about the news. Marcus ended up overhearing some of their chatter.
"Can Mario sign my hat?!"
"How does Samus become a ball like that?!"
"I always wanted to meet Sonic!"
"Dibs on petting Kirby!"
"Does this mean I can fly Fox's Arwing?!"
"Me and Diddy Kong can be little buddies together!"
Scarlet raised a hand for silence, and the crowd quieted down. "So, I can tell everybody's excited… well, why don't we get this thing underway?" She turned to an assistant and nodded, giving him the go-ahead.
"Commencing ignition sequence," the assistant spoke aloud while inputting commands into a monitor. Close by, another assistant pulled a lever on a wall. "Opening the door now."
Arcs of electricity surged across the giant circle in front of the Miis, intensifying by the second. Before long, the emptiness of the circle was filled by a swirling blue vortex, its blue light covering the whole room. The crowd stared in awe.
"Portal is active, doctor. All systems stable."
"I assure you, everyone…" Scarlet announced. "…that all test runs of this device were all successful. So no need for worry. Now… go forth and join the fight yourselves!"
The crowd of Miis cheered before running through the portal like a charging army. Keeping pace with them, Marcus broke into a jog and, as all the other Miis vanished into the portal, his world was enveloped by the blue light.
…
Elsewhere on the planet, a lone figure strode down a dirt path. He had heard tales of the local monarch being kidnapped twice, rescued by a group of heroes each time. And not too far off rested the land of Miitopia, which had just recovered from the power of something called "the Dark Curse".
Up ahead, the figure's eyes noticed several figures up ahead. Monsters.
An Armored Demon, a Granite Golem, a Reaper Cadet, a Blood Ghost, and a ghost with a blue shield all blocked the path before him. Each of them noticed the wanderer and stood at attention, the Demon's ax glinting in the sunlight.
The wanderer stopped, his face covered by the clouds above him. Reaching behind him with a gloved hand, he took hold of his weapon's hilt… and drew his sword from the sheath on his back. Just as he did so, the clouds parted and the sun shone down on him.
The wanderer was dressed in a blue tunic with metallic pads covering his elbows and knees. He glared at the monsters with steel-blue eyes, dark blonde hair nearly flowing in the breeze.
The Armored Demon let out a ghastly yell to rally its allies and thrust its ax forward. The other monsters charge forth as the lone swordsman stood his ground. He placed his feet apart, sword ready.
The Reaper was the first to engage, a clang ringing out when scythe met sword. Rolling underneath a following swipe, the wanderer swung across the ghoul's back. The Reaper howled in pain before vanishing in a poof of black smoke.
The booming footsteps of the Granite Golem made the wanderer whip his head around. Just as he looked, the Golem smashed its arm down on the ground. Cartwheeling to the side to dodge it, the lone warrior vaulted on top of the arm and ran up it. Jumping to avoid the Golem's other hand trying to crush it, the wanderer leaped over the Golem's head and swung…
…only for the weapon to be deflected with sparks coming out.
He should have known. Golems are stronger against weapon damage… but not invulnerable. He just needed to hit harder.
He landed, seeing the Armored Demon advance. Readying a chakram, the hero threw it towards the monster, who deflected it with his axeblade. The monster swung down like an executioner… and the wanderer blocked it.
The two of them struggled in their clash, each one trying overpower the other. Sensing the enemy's grip was slowly weakening, the swordsman swiftly tossed a Shuriken of Light. The shining star struck the suit of armor's eye slit, making it groan in pain… and lose the clash.
The swordsman parried the ax and drove it into the dirt. While his foe was distracted, he used the handle of the ax to spring himself into the air… and decapitate the armor's helmet.
He landed as the armor behind him fell apart, the demon inside vanquished. The ghosts were next to attack, the Blood Ghost snarling and trying to scare him away.
He dodged a bite and stabbed the Blood Ghost in the head, ending it with a poof. The shielded ghost floated forward in hopes of bashing him, and he jumped into the air again. Twirling around in a ball, his blade spun around him as he descended…
…and shattered both the shield and the ghost in one move.
He considered himself lucky as the shielded ghost was slain. If it was a shield of a different color, he'd be in trouble. And speaking of trouble…
Hearing the Golem stomp towards him from behind, the wanderer closed his eyes and concentrated. As the Golem approached with the complete intent of crushing him to pulp, the blade of his weapon lit up with blue magical light.
He spun on his heel with a shout, his sword slicing off the fist of the Golem's right arm as it tried to punch him. It stumbled back, staring at its handless arm in shock…
…and it was too late to stop the sword from burying itself in its chest. Silently, it fell, kicking up dust with a thud.
Lowering his throwing arm, the wanderer walked up to the Golem and clambered on top. Reaching his weapon, he grabbed the hilt and yanked it out of the monster's torso, its magical glow now diminished.
"You fight well, warrior," said a voice from behind him. Holstering his weapon, he turned…
…and saw a female Mii in white ninja gear, katana on her back and mask covering all but her eyes. The wanderer shouldn't be surprised that he failed to hear her approach. Stealth was their specialty, after all.
"What do you call yourself?"
The wanderer hopped off the fallen Golem. "Samuel." came his answer.
"Then if it is adventure you seek, Samuel," the ninja continued. "You have just found it. As have other Miis."
This intrigued Sam. "Tell me more."
"There are whispers of another world, one where champions collide and battle for glory. Warriors like us are honored to join them." The ninja explained.
"Sounds like the opportunity of a lifetime," Sam noted. "What do I need to do?"
"You take this," the ninja said, handing him what looked like a small crystal. "Use it to travel to that world, as we all have. Once you have arrived, you will find the champions… and they could be anyone or anything you encounter, for they are not of our world."
Sam was about to ask something else to the ninja, but she only closed her eyes, held her hands in a ninjutsu stance… and threw down a smoke bomb, vanishing in the concealment.
Rolling his eyes as the smoke vanished, Sam held the crystal in his hand ahead of him and focused.
Take me to these "champions".
Then… his world flashed before him as the crystal unleashed its power.
…
High above the planet's atmosphere, a lone spaceship hovered above the world of the Miis. The ship held a strong resemblance to the word "Mii" itself, for it served as the personal flagship of the Mii Force Captain.
The Mii Force was a symbol for justice in this galaxy, defending it from threats of all kinds. And one of them, the most recent, was the notorious band of space pirates called the Gold Bone Gang. They wished to plunder all planets in the galaxy… and only the Mii Force could stop them.
And stop them they did. After the destruction of Goldie VII, the Gang's main flagship and the defeat of Gold Bone himself, the Mii Force had ascended. No longer were they an intergalactic police force… they were now an intergalactic military force.
Miis with a burning passion for peace and justice enlisted without a second thought. One of those Miis rose through the ranks, trained in expert marksmanship with a weapon reserved for elite soldiers: an arm cannon with an ammunition backpack and hand motion-selection technology for weapon types.
Recently promoted to Squad Leader, she had led Mii Force patrols on hostile worlds, driving back uprisings and intents of galactic domination without fear. And now, new orders had just come in.
She passed through training rooms of the ship where two Miis were dueling with two plasma blades. Others were undergoing a simulated stealth mission with neon suits while some blasting holographic enemies with plasma rifles and high-tech armor. Upon reaching the elevator, she typed in a code and the doors sealed shut.
The elevator doors opened in a flash, revealing the bridge of the ship before her. She stood in a yellow jumpsuit with matching boots and gloves, high-tech bracers on her wrists and knees. She stood at attention, dark-brown hair and eyes standing out.
"You wished to see me, sir?"
The small robot standing at the helm turned, the giant letter M on his hat and red claw-like hands making him easily recognizable. Seeing the yellow Mii before him, he immediately addressed her.
"Ah! Squad Leader Erin! Welcome back!" the Mii Force Captain explained. "Any recruits with you?"
"No, sir," Erin replied. "I'm here on a special occasion… I believe I heard something about a new mission."
"Of course, Squad Leader," the captain said, turning back around to fetch something. "Keep in mind this is no deployment you're used to."
"So this obviously isn't going to be like the operation on Planet Roohin." She continued. "It took nearly ten teams to stop those rebels from destroying the ancient temple. And we almost took heavy losses ourselves."
"You won't need to worry about that this time," the captain said, handing her a tablet. "Your personal Scout Ship already has the destination locked in its computer." Taking the tablet from the captain, Erin looked at the information… and grew uncertain.
"Uh… sir? About these coordinates…"
"Is there something wrong, Squad Leader?"
"Well, not entirely, sir. It's just that… these coordinates are off in unknown space," Erin explained. "Mii Force patrols don't even travel out that far from the galaxy."
"I've been reading Mii signals on that planet for some time… and we need to know how they got there. I'm sending you to investigate the situation… and whether or not this indicates another threat."
"Understood, captain," Erin replied. "Is there anything I should know about the target planet?"
"That world appears to be unique for some reason," the captain spoke. "Remarkable energy readings, yet strange and unfamiliar. I advise caution, so watch yourself out there, Squad Leader. Dismissed."
Without a word, Erin gave a farewell salute and departed for the hangar.
Normally, she'd assemble her squadmates into support pods that could attach to her ship. But since this was a solo mission, it was not required. Upon entering the hangar out the front of the ship, a Mii crewman handed Erin her helmet.
The ship's crew finished off the preparations to her yellow Scout Ship just in time. Setting herself in the cockpit, Erin fired up the engines and brought every system of the personal fighter craft online.
On a crew member's signal, the thrusters ignited and the Scout Ship blasted off from the Mii Force vessel. As soon as she was clear enough from the ship, she checked the coordinates to the target world… and pulled a lever.
Her spacecraft's engines whirred loudly before blasting off at warp speed, course set for an unknown planet.
…
The yellow Scout Ship dropped out of warp speed just above the target planet's atmosphere. Taking back manual control, Erin rested her eyes on the planet. Just like the Miis' homeworld, it was covered in blue and green color with white clouds. An odd sighting… maybe the Miis on this planet were setting up a colony of some kind.
A large ship she didn't recognize suddenly dropped into view, startling her. It didn't look like any ship the Mii Force could have built, and there was a single word on the side of it.
It read "STARFOX".
Before Erin could question what that meant, her communications systems buzzed with an incoming transmission.
"Attention, unknown vessel," came the voice. "This is Fox McCloud of the Great Fox. Identify yourself and state your business."
Erin pressed a button, allowing her access to the comms. "This is Squad Leader Erin of the Mii Force on an investigating mission. My captain gave me a direct order to travel to this planet."
"Wait a second… Mii?" came another voice. "Isn't that what-?"
"Yeah, I think so too," the first voice cut in before turning his attention back to the comms. "Two Arwing craft will deploy shortly. We will escort you to the planet's surface and to our main base of operations. Do not deviate from the flight path and all will be settled."
A few moments later, two small craft launched from the larger ship, flying on each side of Erin's own ship. On the ship to the left, Erin could see what looked like a humanoid fox at the cockpit. To the right, a figure that looked like a bird rested at his own controls.
"Follow us," came the fox's voice. Both engines of the two craft ignited and sped towards the planet. Kicking in her Scout Ship's own thrusters, Erin followed them down.
Breaking through the atmosphere in seconds, the three fighters sped above the surface of a large ocean. Trying to keep up at full-throttle, Erin noticed something coming up. Some kind of landform.
It was a cliffside with some strange building on it. The crafts flew towards it, with one of the two "Arwing" ships activating its comms.
"McCloud to base. Requesting permission to land."
A third unfamiliar voice cut in, this one female. "Permission granted, McCloud. You've picked up a new recruit, I see."
"We found her just outside the atmosphere. Bringing her in now."
A large metallic door slid open, allowing the fighters space to land. The two Arwings landed side-by-side while Erin's Scout Ship touched down on the other side.
The engines cut off and the controls went dark to signal a system shutdown. Opening the cockpit, Erin took off her Mii Force flight helmet and set it down… before turning her attention to something else.
Equipping a small metal backpack and securing it, she picked up a large cannon and tucked it under her arm. Hoisting herself out of the ship's cockpit, she jumped down to the hangar floor and took a look around.
"You know, we received two recruits just like you before your ship appeared," said the fox as he and his bird wingman approached them, His eyes rested on the cannon. "What's that you got there?"
Erin held the cannon still and inserted her arm into it. Once it was secured in place, the weapon whirred and clicked, indicating it was ready for combat.
"A multi-purpose arm cannon," she explained, patting said weapon to examine it and taking aim at nothing in particular. The cannon hummed as its targeting systems warmed up. "Used by reserved members of the Mii Force, along with Miis with a knack for long-range weapons. Certain hand movements select the type of ammunition; from standard lasers, homing missiles, burst shots, reflectors and grenades. Anything not used is kept in the pack."
The bird whistled in an impressed tone. "Sounds like you pack a lot of firepower."
"The name's Fox," the fox introduced himself. "And my partner here is Falco. Welcome to the team."
Erin was confused. "What team?"
…
In the Archives, a group of Smashers browsed through recordings and footage of both their own and other universes. Sonic and Mega Man each took notice of different footages showing Knuckles and Proto Man.
"Hey…" the two blue heroes said at the same time. "Did you ever have to fight that red guy?"
"Yeah, but it's complicated!" they answered simultaneously before breaking out into laughter. Nearby, Luigi held a hand to his chin in thought, watching Pac-Man gobble up dots and ghosts alike.
"Hey, guys!" Ike called out, drawing everyone's attention. "New recruits are here! Come on!"
Pikachu dashed underneath Luigi, knocking the green sidekick's feet from under him. Crashing to the ground, he stood and shook his head before joining the others.
Soon, everyone was assembled in the Announcer's chamber. The sphere in the center pedestal glowed with blue lines and rose up.
"Greetings, Smashers!" the Announcer called out. "Once again, the numbers of our roster has increased both in fighter, Pokémon, and Assist Trophy, and we are ready to progress to the fourth tournament. Newcomers, you've been given enough time for veterans of Smash to introduce themselves to you… so allow me to introduce you to them."
The chamber darkened and blurred images appeared on the wall, just like at the temple. The sphere shone a bright light, which rested on the Villager as footage from his dimension being shown.
"VILLAGER! Despite his peaceful and humble home, he wields a variety of objects to use in battle! Underestimate him at your own risk!"
"LITTLE MAC! A boxing champion in his world, he has fearlessly fought his way to the top, taking on opponents twice his size! He wasn't afraid of them, so he won't be afraid of his new opponents! Brace yourself for a smackdown with him in the ring!"
"ROSALINA AND LUMA! A guide to Mario when his adventures took to the stars, she wields the power of the cosmos itself! Not only must challengers focus on her, but her befriended Luma companions as well!"
"ALPH! Like Captain Olimar before him, this young explorer is backed up with Pikmin of all kinds! But is he more experienced? Only time will tell!"
"MEGA MAN! Originally built as an assistant robot, his conversion into a combat robot gave him the ability to copy weapon data from defeated Robot Master! Be prepared for anything and everything he can throw at you!"
"CHROM! A descendant of the legendary Marth, the leader of the Shepherds is bold in battle! When he is called upon in need, brace yourself for his unmatched skill!"
"LUCINA! Hailing from a time where all is lost, she set out on a quest to prevent the disaster from ever happening! Being related to both Marth and Chrom alike, her fighting style is swift and unpredictable!"
"ROBIN! A skilled tactician and arcane master, he'll use every trick in the book- literally!- to catch foes off-guard!"
"WII FIT TRAINER! Meet her on the field and she'll resort to a painful way to get you into shape!"
"BOWSER JUNIOR! The proud prince of the Koopas, his Junior Clown Car is all he needs to claim victory! And by his side are his trusty Koopaling companions: Larry, Lemmy, Ludwig, Wendy, Iggy, Roy, and Morton!"
"GRENINJA! A Water-type Pokémon skilled in stealth, diversions and quick strikes are his specialties! Watch yourselves out there, Smashers, or one glimpse of him is all you'll get!"
"PALUTENA! The beloved Goddess of Light that Pit faithfully serves, she'll rain judgment and heavenly might on all who dare oppose her!"
"DARK PIT! A twin of Pit conjured by the Mirror of Truth, he won't hesitate to lay the hurt on those who get in his way! When you see the barrel of his staff, you better run!"
"PAC-MAN! A round, yellow hero who's gobbled up more ghouls than you'd believe, you'll be his next meal if his hunger for battle isn't savored!"
"DUCK HUNT! Old enemies now become allies as they team up to dish out damage! But don't let your guard down around him, or else you'll be blasted with sharpshooting accuracy!"
"SHULK! With the mighty Monado at his disposal, he'll see you coming before you even make a move! Be careful lest you taste the full force of the Monado's power!"
"And now… for a special kind of fighter. Believe me, you've never seen anything like them before!"
Behind the Announcer, three figures moved into view. The first one clenched his fists together and threw some punches. The second one twirled his sword around and held it in a reverse grip defensively. The third cocked her arm cannon, loading up ammo before aiming it forward.
When the light shone on them, the blurred image behind them showed a huge army of the figures marching forward. Some were unarmed, some held blades and other melee weapons, and some held ranged weapon attachments on their arms. And for some of the Smashers… some of their outfits seemed awfully familiar.
"I present to you… the MIIS!" the Announcer called. "Brawlers! Swordfighters! Gunners! Many faces, many weapons, and many skills for them to unleash! But don't feel overwhelmed by the massive amounts of them… the only part of them you'll be facing at once is the Fighting Mii Team, specially designed at my hand! And those looks aren't for show, either… some of them consist of the essence of characters throughout the dimensions! And when the next multiversal crisis emerges, they'll be the ones to back you up!"
The three Miis moved to join the other Smashers as the room brightened.
"Unfortunately, not everyone is able to be present here. This tournament can't cooperate with the Ice Climbers' teamwork, and the others absent are tending to matters in their own universes. But nonetheless, the time to battle has come once again! The fans have been anxious, the stages are set, and it is time… to SETTLE IT IN SMASH!"
…
Final Destination
"Well, would you look at that!" Crazy Hand boasted, his hand moving as if mimicking speech. "The bros have a little army with them now! Now THAT will be entertainment for the fans!"
"An army…" Master Hand muttered, floating up to Crazy Hand. "Hmm…"
"What's wrong with that?" Crazy Hand asked. "Some of the fans have a chance to meet and fight their heroes!"
"Nothing's wrong," Master Hand dismissed. "Leave me."
"Alright! See you at the tournament finals!" Crazy Hand said, flying away. Now alone, Master Hand stared at the window between space and time. The window showed both the new and old Smashers… and the Mii army.
That complicated things.
He snapped his fingers, closing the window. He wasn't sure how much longer he could hold on to this puny disguise. If his mission to destroy the Super Smash Brothers was to be carried out… he would have to deal with this pitiful band.
An idea formed within him. If he had a mouth, he could smile.
He knew exactly what to do.
(A/N: And that wraps up the first half of Smash 4! Next up is the long-awaited tournament, and then the DLC characters! I'll start the next chapter as soon as I can… and just like you, I can hardly wait for the surprise.)
