SPACE
The escape pod holding ZELDA, PEACH, DAISY and ROSALINA floats through the stars
DAISY
Ok so I spy with my little eye...
ROSALINA
Is this really best time for this?
DAISY
Well there's really nothing else going on
PEACH
Besides all we're going to see is empty space, so what's the point
DAISY
Well you gals are no fun at all
ZELDA
Do we really need to be doing this right now?
A shadow is then cast over the escape pod as a dark realm starship flies over the pod.
DAISY
Oh lovely more bad guys
ROSALINA
Can we just get five minutes of peace
The pod is then pulled into the starship
STARSHIP - BAY - A FEW MOMENTS LATER
The escaped pod sits in the landing bay
PEACH
So what do we do now?
DAISY
Well I think we have to fight them
PEACH
Really? You want to fight the ship full of bad guys
DAISY
We did it before
ROSALINA
Well sort of, plus we had Palutena with us
DAISY
So you just want them to just take us and throw in a cell
ZELDA
I mean they're probably going to do that even if we fight
DAISY
Well I at least want to give them a fight and not let them just take us
All the girls sigh
ZELDA
Alright well let's see how many we can take down before they take us down
ROSALINA
Ok this probably won't end well
The escape pod opens and DAISY jumps out and hits someone across the face. DAISY then puts her hands over her face after realizing that she just punched LUIGI across the face. Everyone in the hangar (MARIO, LINK, CHROM, ROBIN, RICHTER, LUCINA, SONIC, MEGA-MAN, DONKEY KONG, META KNIGHT, KIRBY, and GRENINJA) just stand somewhat stunned at what just happened
RICHTER
Okay then we're off on the wrong foot here
LUIGI slowly gets up
LUIGI
Ow... Daisy?
DAISY
Luigi!
DAISY then tackle hugs LUIGI and kisses his face, PEACH then leaves the pod and her face glows seeing MARIO
PEACH
Mario!
PEACH runs out and hugs MARIO, ROSALINA steps out and is immediately swooped out by an elated DONKEY KONG
ROSALINA
It's good to see you too my friend
ZELDA is the last one to leave the pod and freezes as she locks eyes with LINK who is also frozen at the sight of her. After a few moments of just looking at each other the two embrace, with ZELDA running her hands through LINK's hair and LINK letting out shuttered breaths of relief
13
REUNION/THE ISLAND
DREAM VOID
SHULK is lying down in a white void slowly coming to, he looks over to his side and sees the outline of someone. After a few moments the person becomes clearer revealing FIORA
FIORA
Shulk, c'mon sleepy head you have to wake up
SHULK then places his hand on her cheek
FIORA
Been waiting for you to wake up, I'm glad to see your face again
SHULK then gets up and FIORA then caresses SHULK's face and after a few moments of gazing at each other the two kiss.
SHULK opens his eyes and sees that he is kissing CORRIN, SHULK immediately pulls back
SHULK
Corrin! I... I didn't...
ISLAND HOME
SHULK then looks around him to see that he is lying in bed in a unknown house.
UNKNOWN PERSON
So should I come back at a better time?
SHULK and CORRIN turn to see CLOUD STRIFE standing in the doorway of the house. CORRIN then stands up
CORRIN
I'm... Going to get some air
CORRIN then leaves. CLOUD then comes at sits in front of SHULK
CLOUD
So my friend, how are you feeling?
SHULK
What is this place, where are we?
CLOUD
Well I'd like to show and talk with you about that but I'd like to know if you're okay
SHULK
Why can't you just tell me where I am?
CLOUD sighs
CLOUD
I get it, you were out there for sometime and you probably don't trust someone you just met, I understand and I want to tell you what I know but I'd like to know if you're feeling up to taking a walk considering you've been out for sometime
SHULK
How long have I been out?
CLOUD
At least two days, your friend, or partner I don't know your relationship, she rarely left your side
SHULK
Two days, I'm more messed up than I thought
CLOUD
If you want I can come back when you feel more rested
SHULK then moves to get out of bed and CLOUD stands ready to help him walk. SHULK is able to stand on his own and walks without help
CLOUD
Alright that's good, c'mon let's take a walk
CLOUD then hands SHULK the Monado
CLOUD
Corrin said this is yours, it is an impressive blade
SHULK
Thanks, yours is... Very big
CLOUD
That's definitely one way to describe it
SHULK takes the Monado and then leave the house.
TORTIMER ISLAND - DAY
SHULK steps out onto Tortimer Island, the residents of the island are about fishing, collecting fruit and socializing with one another. SHULK is stunned at the sight of the island's inhabitants, he and CLOUD walk and talk across the beach
CLOUD
So Shulk, welcome to Tortimer Island
SHULK
So you know my name
CLOUD
Well Corrin told us who both of you were. Forgive me I forgot my manners, My name is Cloud
SHULK
So you're not from here Cloud?
CLOUD
(Chuckles) Well what gave that away
SHULK
How did you get here?
CLOUD
I fell in a hole and ended up here.
SHULK
Yeah I know that feeling
CLOUD
We've been here for... I don't know a few months. There was a time where we wanted to go home but we had no idea of how to get back, so we're just making the most of our time here
SHULK
We?
At that moment someone calls out to CLOUD, both CLOUD and SHULK turn to see TIFA LOCKHART with a few of the Tortimer Island residents
TIFA
Hey we're going to be diving pretty soon, care to join us?
CLOUD
I'm going to be talking with our new friend here for a minute
TIFA
Ah I see. Good to see you awake sleepyhead, your friend was really worried about you. Well after your talk we can all gather for a nice meal
TIFA then leaves with the residents
CLOUD
You know what's funny is that when we first got here she never took a moment to... I guess take in the peace of where we are. I know she wants nothing more than to get back home but I'm glad she's finding joy here.
SHULK
The people of the island also seem to be very accepting of new people
CLOUD
The people here are very nice and just full of hope and optimism. It's a very nice thing to be apart of.
SHULK
Have you ever tried leaving the island, are you guys stuck here?
CLOUD
No we're not stuck here, first thing we did when we got here was leave to see if we could find our way home but this world isn't ours, so after sometime searching we decided to come back here and make the most of it.
SHULK
So me and Corrin could leave?
CLOUD
Well no one is keeping you here, are you so eager to leave?
SHULK
It's just... We have some friends out there and I want to find them.
CLOUD
Corrin said you two have been through alot but she didn't really specify what exactly you went through. Just a shot in the dark the giant beam of light in the distance wouldn't be related to your journey?
SHULK turns to see the beacon's light in the distance
SHULK
How... How did I not notice that?
CLOUD
So what happened with you guys?
SHULK
If we told you, you wouldn't believe it
CLOUD
Considering how crazy things are, whatever you told me I'd probably believe it.
SHULK
Cloud, can you take us off the island?
CLOUD
Right now?
SHULK
The sooner we leave the quicker we can find our friends
CLOUD
Look you two have been out at sea for a bit, why don't you stay the night, there's a festival going on tonight and it wouldn't hurt for you to take a moment to rest, I mean really rest.
SHULK looks unsure but he sees CORRIN laughing and socializing with the island's residents, after seeing CORRIN smile and laugh, SHULK takes a deep breath
SHULK
Alright, we'll stay
STARSHIP - BRIDGE - LATER
ZELDA, PEACH, DAISY and ROSALINA have just finished explaining what has happened to them since the start of the war
CHROM
So what Richter said is true, the end times are here
ZELDA
If Eragus had gotten us, he would've got what he wanted, and our duty is to make sure he never gets his hands on it.
RICHTER
It's a bit easier said than done, I fought him with my friends and even without his superweapon he still managed to toss us around like we weren't even there.
LUCINA
Well we can't think of path lost before we even start it
MARIO
Yes, even though things look bad we need to believe that we can win this
PEACH
Mario is right, we can't give up now.
ZELDA
Acting now ensure us that we might get ahead of him
ROBIN
Well I'm glad that even through your trials you still are optimistic
ROSALINA
So what happens next, where do we go?
MEGA-MAN
Well we're heading towards that big light over there
The girls turn to see the beacon's light shining in the distance through the stars
DAISY
How did we not notice that before?
ZELDA
What is it?
META KNIGHT
That's the big question we're about to find out
MEGA-MAN
We're hoping it's something good but we gotta be prepared for a fight
ROSALINA
It's seems like we always have to be prepared for a fight
ROBIN
Is there anything you'd need right now?
ZELDA
Honestly just a moment of rest, just a moment to catch our breaths around people we can trust
CHROM
Of course, I think this ship has some sort of living quarters if you want to go and rest
LINK
I can take them to there
MARIO
I'll go with you
LUIGI
Same here
LINK, MARIO and LUIGI take ZELDA, PEACH, DAISY and ROSALINA to the private quarters.
RICHTER
So... More royalty, I thought the Hero-King was my only look at that world
LUCINA
We should honestly just be prepared for whatever we come across
RICHTER
Prepared for is one thing, actually dealing with something that we haven't seen... Well...
LUCINA
(Sigh) I know it's a different story. Well since we have sometime till we reach our destination, would you like to train Richter?
RICHTER
Are you sure about that?
LUCINA
You're not scared of getting hurt are you?
RICHTER
(Chuckles) Okay, but don't think I'm going to take it easy on you because...
LUCINA
Because what?
RICHTER is quiet
SONIC
Okay I'm coming along with you guys cause I have to see how this ends
LUCINA, RICHTER and SONIC all leave the bridge
KIRBY
Poyo!
META KNIGHT
No I will not entertain you, I'm busy
KIRBY
Poyo, Poyo!
META KNIGHT
Well to your eyes I wouldn't be doing anything but I'm helping Mega-Man fly the ship
MEGA-MAN
You are?
META KNIGHT
Yes I am
META KNIGHT just stares at MEGA-MAN
MEGA-MAN
Okay, I guess you are then
KIRBY
Poyo, Poyo!
META KNIGHT
There is no need for that language. Go and play with Greninja
ROBIN then goes to CHROM
ROBIN
Chrom, I think we need to speak privately for a moment
CHROM nods and the two leave the bridge, in the background KIRBY and GRENINJA are chasing each other
CHROM follows ROBIN into the hallway
CHROM
What's going on my love?
ROBIN
... Our daughter, we haven't said a word on it since she told us
CHROM sighs
CHROM
I know, I'm still... She's our daughter, and I don't know what to say
ROBIN
She's been through alot, I can see it in her eyes. She hid this from us for so long, and now we can't muster a word to her
CHROM
What do we say to her?
ROBIN
She's our daughter, we should speak from our heart, that's what she did with us
CHROM
I always feel like you always know what to do, and I...
ROBIN hugs CHROM
ROBIN
We're two halves of a greater whole, we help each other when the other falls
The two then kiss and ROBIN rests her head against CHROM's chest
TORTIMER ISLAND - NIGHT
A festival is happening with the island's residents gathered on the beach along with SHULK, CORRIN, CLOUD and TIFA. SHULK is sitting when he gets tapped on the shoulder and gets handed a drink in a coconut from ISABELLE
SHULK
Thank you
ISABELLE says something to SHULK and walks away and SHULK turns to CLOUD
SHULK
Ummm... Did you catch any of that, cause it just sounded like... I honestly don't even know what I heard
CLOUD
She said she hopes you like the drink
SHULK
Ah okay
SHULK drinks from the coconut and sees CORRIN and TIFA talking and laughing
SHULK
She's constantly had a smile on her face since we've been here, It's... nice to see her have a moment of.. I guess peace
CLOUD
But we're not really living in peace, that guy you told me about is still out there
SHULK
That he is
CLOUD
So what are you going to do?
SHULK
Get to the light, maybe that will show us what we need to do next
CLOUD
Winging it huh? A solid strategy as anything I guess
SHULK
Well we've been winging since this started, and somehow we've made it this far, considering we know less each place we go.
CLOUD
Well hopefully that light will have answers you need
TOM NOOK gathers some of the residents around to watch K.K SLIDER play a song, many of the residents start dancing, TIFA goes to CLOUD and tries to get him to dance
TIFA
C'mon let's dance
CLOUD
Uhhh I prefer I don't do that
TIFA
Are you really going to make me drag you out there?
CLOUD
Well you could try
TIFA then gives CLOUD a look that reads "Oh really". TIFA then pulls CLOUD to his feet and the two dance. SHULK smiles seeing the two and looks over to CORRIN who looks at him somewhat awkwardly, SHULK then takes a deep breath and goes over to CORRIN
SHULK
Hey
CORRIN
Hi
SHULK
It's ahh... Interesting place here
CORRIN
Yeah it's really nice
SHULK
You've been smiling alot since we've been here, It's nice to see you... I guess feel happy
CORRIN
We've been fighting for sometime and only recently have I thought about home and how great it would be for both of my families to have a celebration like this.
SHULK
Yeah, part of me wishes if this ends, that I never go on another adventure again
CORRIN
(Chuckles) Do you really mean that?
SHULK
Not fully but I know that I will take a very long time off of adventuring, our journey has been filled with it and it's still not over.
CORRIN
I know, we still have alot to deal with and we don't even know how we're going to do it.
SHULK
Lister Corrin, about earlier
CORRIN
You said her name alot. Fiora, in your sleep you would call to her
SHULK
I imagine I did
CORRIN
Shulk, are you in love with her?
SHULK takes a deep breath
SHULK
She is... She is my home. When things are tough, I think of her and things don't seem as bad as they are.
CORRIN then takes SHULK's hands
CORRIN
When you kissed me I was confused on why that happened, but since I know where your heart is, I feel a sense of relief but some slight sadness. Maybe in another life, things between us could be different
SHULK somewhat lets out a sigh
SHULK
Maybe. But I'm just glad now I'm not pushing you away, you are someone I value Corrin. I want you to know that
CORRIN smiles and the two are forehead to forehead, CORRIN then stands
CORRIN
C'mon since we have one day of rest let's the make the most of it, dance with me
SHULK
Ummm, I'm not much of a dancer, and I'd like not to embarrass myself
CORRIN
Well that's lovely and all but this request is not negotiable
SHULK
You know Corrin I think you might be turning into a bad guy right now
CORRIN then pulls SHULK to his feet and the two dance together
STARSHIP - LARGE ROOM - LATER
In a large room ZELDA and LINK sit with each other, in another corner MARIO, PEACH, LUIGI, DAISY, ROSALINA, YOSHI and DONKEY KONG all sit together.
PEACH
And we were lucky enough to escape
DAISY
Palutena, our friend, she stayed behind, we don't know what happened to her
ROSALINA
DK, you haven't come across Diddy in your journey
DONKEY KONG makes a sad noise
ROSALINA
We will find him my friend, I know we will
DAISY
So we're heading towards the giant light, are you sure it's not a trap
LUIGI
We don't think it is, but I guess we have to be ready if it is.
DAISY
You changed so much Luigi, you used to be scared of going into fights. I mean not to say you aren't brave, cause of course you are it's just...
LUIGI
No I understand, I'm surprised myself actually
MARIO
Luigi has been a real reason we've made it this far, I know I wouldn't be here without him
PEACH then takes MARIO's hand
PEACH
I am grateful right now that we are all together, it feels like ages ago since we all were together and I know the circumstances are dire but going foward I feel confident in our ability now that we are together
YOSHI
Yoshi!
MARIO
Ha-Ha. I think so too Yoshi, we're going to win this
Over by LINK and ZELDA
LINK
They seem happy to be reunited
ZELDA
We've all been through so much, just being able to have those closest to us near again... We've not had much to feel positive about, so this is a welcome change
LINK
How are you feeling?
ZELDA
Overwhelmed, tired and frustrated. I had thought that after the last battle with Ganondorf we finally would have peace, but maybe I was fooling myself. We've fought time and time again and now this fight requires everything out of us against an enemy bent on the destruction of everything we know. I guess part of me is just... not in the fight anymore
LINK
But the rest of you?
ZELDA
Will fight to last my breath to ensure life can still go on.
LINK
And then I will fight along side with you. To my last breath
ZELDA
Link... Seeing you again, after so long, if... When we get through this, I want you to promise me something
LINK
Anything
ZELDA
Never leave my side
LINK then holds ZELDA's hands
LINK
I won't
LINK and ZELDA then hug holding each other tightly
STARSHIP - TRAINING ROOM - A FEW MOMENTS LATER
LUCINA and RICHTER are sparring with SONIC watching from the side. LUCINA charges at RICHTER and he manages to dodge her and uses his whip to grab her blade, he disarms her and then moves it to take her down but LUCINA manages to get behind RICHTER and kick him in the back sending him down, LUCINA then grabs her blade and once again moves at RICHTER who dodges her attack. LUCINA thinks she has an opening on RICHTER but he catches her hand and wraps his arms around her so she can't move
RICHTER
So Lucina, what do you say now?
LUCINA
Well I'm sorry about your foot
RICHTER
My wha...
LUCINA then stomps on RICHTER's foot which causes him to break his grip on her and she elbows him in the stomach which makes RICHTER hit the ground. RICHTER looks to get up but LUCINA stands over him
LUCINA
So Richter, what do you say now?
RICHTER looks to yield
RICHTER
Alright, alright. I'm... Sorry about your back
LUCINA
My wha...
RICHTER then pulls LUCINA's leg and she falls flat on her back. Both heroes are on the ground in pain
SONIC
So do we call this a draw or what?
ROBIN and CHROM enter the room
CHROM
What... What is going on here?
SONIC
Just some friendly sparring, don't worry they're okay
Both LUCINA and RICHTER let out pained noises as they stand
ROBIN
Sonic, Richter do you think we could have a moment alone with Ma... With Lucina
LUCINA somewhat is stunned to here her mother say her name
SONIC
Yeah I think we can do that, c'mon Richter let's see if they have ice on the ship
RICHTER
Look I don't need I... ow... Okay let's see if they have ice.
SONIC and RICHTER leave the room
LUCINA
You said my name, for all this time I was just Marth
CHROM
Well that's what we knew you by
LUCINA
I know me saying what I said... Is alot especially now but... I had to say it and you deserved to know the truth.
ROBIN
It is alot, and we didn't know how to respond in that moment, to know that we will have a daughter, ever since this started I didn't think of trying to start a family, but now that I know, I will do everything in power to protect that
CHROM
Lucina, you've been through so much and you went through alot to come to us when we needed help and now we are together in the fight of our lives. Fate works in strange ways but, it brought us together, as a family.
ROBIN then places her hand on LUCINA's cheek
ROBIN
You are a strong, brave and beautiful person and I'm so glad that you are our daughter
CHROM
I'm sorry we didn't say this immediately, but we love you Lucina. We are so proud of you
LUCINA breaks down and tears and hugs her parents. The family enjoys a quiet moment together, however MEGA-MAN's voice comes through the ship's intercoms
MEGA-MAN (COMMS)
Okay I think this is working, Yes it's working. Oh they can hear me uhhh... Guys umm we're here but we have a situation
META KNIGHT (COMMS)
Everyone needs to get to the bridge now!
STARSHIP - BRIDGE - A FEW MOMENTS LATER
Everyone enters the bridge to see what's happening
RICHTER
Okay so we're here, what's the prob... Oh...
SONIC
Right... That's not good
From the bridge another darkrealm starship is seen hovering above the beacon.
LUIGI
So is this a trap?
MEGA-MAN
I don't know, they haven't opened fire on us
META KNIGHT
They could be waiting for us to strike first
LUCINA
They've always fired on anyone without hesitation, so why now hesitate?
Through the comms someone starts speaking
FOX (COMMS)
Hello, this Fox McCloud, leader of Star-Fox, we're sending this message to see if you are friend or foe
FALCO (COMMS)
Considering you haven't opened fire on us, we'll take that as your not the dark realm army but that doesn't make us friends
FOX (COMMS)
If you don't let us know in the next minute we will be forced to open fire on you.
SONIC
What's a Starfox?
MARIO
Should we... Should we respond?
LINK
They said if we don't respond in a minute they'll shoot us anyways
META KNIGHT
I say we fire first, they've already decided to fire on us if we don't seem like their allies
MARIO
Maybe we don't need to do that, let's try talking with them
CHROM then goes to MEGA-MAN
CHROM
Can you send them a signal so I can talk with them
MEGA-MAN
(Sighs) Yeah I can, I hope this works
MEGA-MAN then sets up a signal between the two ships
CHROM
This is Chrom, Prince of Ylisse, I do not believe we are enemies, so do not talk to us like so, I don't know what you've been through and I don't know if you trust new people, but I say this, we're here to help put an end to this madness. I have the love of my life, my daughter and my friends aboard this ship, and I'm willing to fight and die for them, and if you still feel that we can't be trusted, then do what you must.
Everything is quiet for a moment and the air is tense
FALCO (COMMS)
This guy reminds me of you Fox
FOX (COMMS)
Okay since we are on the same side, let us meet
Everyone takes a breath of relief
MEGA-MAN
A fight avoided, I guess we'll take the wins where we can
THE BEACON - A FEW MINUTES LATER
The team of CHROM, ROBIN, MARIO, KIRBY, LINK, LUCINA, RICHTER, SONIC, ZELDA, PEACH, DAISY, ROSALINA, DONKEY KONG, MEGA-MAN, META KNIGHT, and GRENINJA are making their way towards the beacon
LINK
Do you think they're already inside?
META KNIGHT
They could be waiting to ambush us
MEGA-MAN
You my friend need to stop having negative thoughts
KIRBY
Poyo, poyo
META KNIGHT
Don't talk down to me like that
Rustling of the forest is heard as everyone stops and looks to fight, from the forest exits FOX, FALCO, SAMUS, SNAKE, CAPTAIN FALCON, PIT, PALUTENA, PIKACHU, PICHU, MEWTWO, JIGGLYPUFF, OLIMAR and R.O.B
ZELDA
Palutena!
ZELDA, PEACH, DAISY and ROSALINA rush to hug PALUTENA
PALUTENA
My friends, I'm so glad you're okay
GRENINJA rushes to an elated PIKACHU, PICHU and JIGGLYPUFF
SAMUS
So they universe is a bit smaller than we thought it was
IKE
That it is
Everyone turns to see IKE, ROY, NESS, LUCAS, THE ICE CLIMBERS, PAC-MAN, MR GAME and WATCH and the DUCK HUNT duo standing in front of the beacon
SOLID SNAKE
Who are you?
IKE
My name is Ike, me and my friends lit the beacon, hoping people would come to help bring an end to this war
PALUTENA
That's why we're here and now we can hopefully move quick to find the lightsbane
ROY
Whoa, you know about that, How?
PALUTENA then gestures towards ZELDA, PEACH, DAISY and ROSALINA
PALUTENA
Because me and my friends, are pieces it's location
