The time grew ever closer. He finally earned the chance to face an adversary who had plagued his mind for quite awhile now. Link had won his debut match against Sonic, and now it was his great pleasure to fight Pikachu. He had gone to the locker room, to find several Arena combatants, as well as Captain Falcon.
Link: Falcon, what are you doing here.
Captain Falcon: I saw your match with Sonic. I must say that was pretty good.
Link: Thanks. It wasn't easy. So, giving any thought to trying this place out?
Falcon: I'll try the initiation tests in time. I must train myself before giving it a shot.
Link: You could always spar with me, just like back at home.
Falcon: Ever wonder how everybody else is doing back at the Super Smash Competition?
Link: Every day, dude. One day, I'll come back, but I have a purpose here.
Pikachu appeared at Link's right.
Pikachu: Yeah, get your ass kicked by me.
Link: Shut up. I don't think anyone cares about your trash-talk.
Arena Warrior #1: Yeah, like they say, "Talk is cheap"
Arena Warrior #2: If you ask me, I say Pikachu can't beat this guy.
Link: These people have seen my fight, have you?
Pikachu: Yeah, like how you can use energy. Boy, I've been manipulating energy long before you even hit puberty.
Link: That's a lie and you know it.
Everybody: He knows it!
Pikachu: Grrr... My inner voice is telling me to wipe you out right now!
Pikachu tackled Link and a fistfight broke out, Pikachu skull bashed Link into a locker. Then Link got up and bashed Pikachu through another one. Instantly, the fighters in the locker room got in between Link and Pikachu.
Pikachu: Be lucky these people separated us, for I'd be coating this room with your guts right now!
Link: You're all talk! You'll never be able to speak your way out of getting your ass whooped!
Link and Pikachu were guided out different exits. After the previous scuffle, Link left the stadium. Soon, Link was walking by the streets thinking to himself.
Link (thinking): Pikachu, I can't wait to wreck you in our duel tomorrow, for what you've done to me. You've broken my pride, and now, It's my turn to break you.
Suddenly, a voice entered Links thoughts.
Voice: Is that your main goal in life, to defeat Pikachu?
Link: What the fuck? Who is this!
Voice: Never mind me, just listen to what I have to tell you. You won't get anywhere in life through meaningless scuffles.
Link: Defeating Pikachu is not meaningless!
Voice: So if you defeat Pikachu, there's nothing left to shoot for? There's a plethora of strong warriors out there for you to beat.
Link: What are you saying?
Voice: I'm saying you should focus on defeating the current champion, Akuma.
Link: I have more important things to take care of!
Voice: In time, Akuma will destroy each and every warrior that challenges his power. Each #1 contender will crumble to Akuma's might. Think about it, if he annihilates everybody that comes his path, eventually you will become #1 contender by default. If you don't prepare yourself, you will end up just like everybody else.
Link: I will find out for myself. How do I know this isn't a trick?
Voice: Does it sound like I am kidding! I'm completely serious Link. Nurture your developing power now, for the more you fight, the stronger you will become.
Link: Now that you mention it, I have noticed a significant increase in my power ever since my fight with Giga Bowser, Ganondorf, and Mewtwo.
Voice: Yes, use that power increase to take down Akuma, for I believe you might be the only fighter capable of it.
Link: Why me? Why not the #2 ranked fighter?
Voice: You are referring to Shadow the Hedgehog. He is strong, and his strength is amplified by the Chaos Emeralds, but even that can't beat Akuma's strength. Now go forth and take down Akuma!
The voice left Link's head and gave him something to think about until his match against Pikachu.
Link: That voice was creepy, take down Akuma? I still don't understand why he would ask me. I'll ponder about it later, I must take care of some unfinished business.
Link entered the ring with roaring fan approval and confronted Pikachu within it. Pikachu pushed the red button triggering the Arena-o-Matic. Eventually, the Arena-o-Matic stopped on a field called "Airship"
Announcer: The Arena-o-Matic has selected Airship! This arena is practically one giant weapon-loaded aircraft. Technological traps await nearly every corner. Inside, this ship has all the essentials; a command room, a loading dock, weaponry, working engine room, you name it! Speaking of the engine room, the Airship is in constant flight, so keep away from the generators.
Link: It's time to finish what we started yesterday. I've waited too long for this moment, and now it's time for a little payback.
Pikachu: Lets see how you've progressed. You have yet to see my true abilities!
Link and Pikachu stepped on the teleporter pads and they soon teleported to their battlegrounds. How will everything go there? Check out next chapter.
Link: Falcon, what are you doing here.
Captain Falcon: I saw your match with Sonic. I must say that was pretty good.
Link: Thanks. It wasn't easy. So, giving any thought to trying this place out?
Falcon: I'll try the initiation tests in time. I must train myself before giving it a shot.
Link: You could always spar with me, just like back at home.
Falcon: Ever wonder how everybody else is doing back at the Super Smash Competition?
Link: Every day, dude. One day, I'll come back, but I have a purpose here.
Pikachu appeared at Link's right.
Pikachu: Yeah, get your ass kicked by me.
Link: Shut up. I don't think anyone cares about your trash-talk.
Arena Warrior #1: Yeah, like they say, "Talk is cheap"
Arena Warrior #2: If you ask me, I say Pikachu can't beat this guy.
Link: These people have seen my fight, have you?
Pikachu: Yeah, like how you can use energy. Boy, I've been manipulating energy long before you even hit puberty.
Link: That's a lie and you know it.
Everybody: He knows it!
Pikachu: Grrr... My inner voice is telling me to wipe you out right now!
Pikachu tackled Link and a fistfight broke out, Pikachu skull bashed Link into a locker. Then Link got up and bashed Pikachu through another one. Instantly, the fighters in the locker room got in between Link and Pikachu.
Pikachu: Be lucky these people separated us, for I'd be coating this room with your guts right now!
Link: You're all talk! You'll never be able to speak your way out of getting your ass whooped!
Link and Pikachu were guided out different exits. After the previous scuffle, Link left the stadium. Soon, Link was walking by the streets thinking to himself.
Link (thinking): Pikachu, I can't wait to wreck you in our duel tomorrow, for what you've done to me. You've broken my pride, and now, It's my turn to break you.
Suddenly, a voice entered Links thoughts.
Voice: Is that your main goal in life, to defeat Pikachu?
Link: What the fuck? Who is this!
Voice: Never mind me, just listen to what I have to tell you. You won't get anywhere in life through meaningless scuffles.
Link: Defeating Pikachu is not meaningless!
Voice: So if you defeat Pikachu, there's nothing left to shoot for? There's a plethora of strong warriors out there for you to beat.
Link: What are you saying?
Voice: I'm saying you should focus on defeating the current champion, Akuma.
Link: I have more important things to take care of!
Voice: In time, Akuma will destroy each and every warrior that challenges his power. Each #1 contender will crumble to Akuma's might. Think about it, if he annihilates everybody that comes his path, eventually you will become #1 contender by default. If you don't prepare yourself, you will end up just like everybody else.
Link: I will find out for myself. How do I know this isn't a trick?
Voice: Does it sound like I am kidding! I'm completely serious Link. Nurture your developing power now, for the more you fight, the stronger you will become.
Link: Now that you mention it, I have noticed a significant increase in my power ever since my fight with Giga Bowser, Ganondorf, and Mewtwo.
Voice: Yes, use that power increase to take down Akuma, for I believe you might be the only fighter capable of it.
Link: Why me? Why not the #2 ranked fighter?
Voice: You are referring to Shadow the Hedgehog. He is strong, and his strength is amplified by the Chaos Emeralds, but even that can't beat Akuma's strength. Now go forth and take down Akuma!
The voice left Link's head and gave him something to think about until his match against Pikachu.
Link: That voice was creepy, take down Akuma? I still don't understand why he would ask me. I'll ponder about it later, I must take care of some unfinished business.
Link entered the ring with roaring fan approval and confronted Pikachu within it. Pikachu pushed the red button triggering the Arena-o-Matic. Eventually, the Arena-o-Matic stopped on a field called "Airship"
Announcer: The Arena-o-Matic has selected Airship! This arena is practically one giant weapon-loaded aircraft. Technological traps await nearly every corner. Inside, this ship has all the essentials; a command room, a loading dock, weaponry, working engine room, you name it! Speaking of the engine room, the Airship is in constant flight, so keep away from the generators.
Link: It's time to finish what we started yesterday. I've waited too long for this moment, and now it's time for a little payback.
Pikachu: Lets see how you've progressed. You have yet to see my true abilities!
Link and Pikachu stepped on the teleporter pads and they soon teleported to their battlegrounds. How will everything go there? Check out next chapter.