A mysterious assassin has attacked Samus. Being a true friend, Link intervened. He and the space pirate, Tier, got into a battle of epic proportions. When Tier was about to kill Link, Mewtwo interfered and managed to get the best of the assassin. Now, their battle continues in the shuttle bay.

Tier charged towards Mewtwo and Link. Link stepped in and drew his sword. Their blades struck each other with incredible impact. Tier swung his blade arm and Link slashed with his sword. Link lunged towards Tier, but he sidestepped and kneed Link in the stomach. He gave him an uppercut and sent Link upwards. As he charged after him, Mewtwo teleported up and unleashed a huge amount of dark energy, sending Tier into a nearby ship. Tier retaliated by tackling Mewtwo through a pillar. Part of the docking bay collapsed due to the pillar's destruction, and Tier and Mewtwo were buried underneath nearly a ton of rubble. Link started to power up.

Link: Get up, Tier! I know you're still alive under the rubble! I'm not as gullible as your previous victims!

In a flash, Tier exploded out of the rubble and charged towards Link. Link fired his Tri-force Light, but Tier caught the blast and reflected it back at Link with increased power. Link was fried by his own attack, and his body dropped right by the Great Fox. As Link got up dazed, Tier rushed towards him and attacked with a barrage of fast punches. Tier then power punched Link in the head, knocking him out.

Tier: Well, I can't say this wasn't a challenge. But I also can't say you were a worthy opponent, either. You can't beat me, and none of your friends will keep me from destroying Samus and collecting my bounty.

Mewtwo emerged from the rubble.

Mewtwo: I'm not finished with you yet!

Tier: Don't fool yourself into thinking you can beat me. I'm too much to handle for a mere pokémon.

Mewtwo: I am everything but mere... I am your worst fear come to life!

Mewtwo energized his body with dark energy. With an energized body, Mewtwo used a technique he never used in the past, the Super Psycho Crusher, one of Bison's attacks. Mewtwo charged towards Tier with enhanced capabilities. Not even the strength of the universe's deadliest assassin could stop the force of Mewtwo's Psycho Crusher, and Tier was launched into the darkness that is space. Mewtwo walked over to Link and helped him up.

Mewtwo: Reminds me of the old days, where my power towered over yours.

Link: Don't remind me, now. How did you do that?

Mewtwo: It's a little technique I picked up from Bison. He energizes his body, and then he crashes into his opponent, dealing massive damage. I decided to make that technique my own.

Link: Nice, but that guy's inhuman! I doubt your attack will keep him away from us for very long.

Mewtwo: Are you afraid? Have you forgotten that your power increases after every fight! The next time Tier shows his head, you can beat him without my help.

Link: I guess you're right.

The rest of the Smashers met up with Link and Mewtwo.

Pikachu: You guys alright?

Link: We're fine. The pain will go away after awhile.

Fox: Who was that guy?

Mewtwo: He's an assassin by the name of Tier. He was hired by the space pirates to take out any strong bounty hunters that are trying to take their heads.

Samus: So that's why he's after me.

Mewtwo: I have a strong feeling that Tier never lost a fight until today.

Link: He had incredible power. If his power increases, we could be dead the next time we cross paths.

Falco: He won't be able to catch us if he can't find us.

Samus: Then how did he find us before? It couldn't be coincidence because he was targetting me.

Mewtwo: Hmmm... I wonder what that is.

Mewtwo picked a small device off of Samus's armor. It was the shape of a pearl, but many times smaller than the tiniest ones. Mewtwo crushed it with his paw.

Mewtwo: No worries anymore. I just destroyed some sort of unknown device. It must've been a radio transmitter.

Falcon: So Samus was tagged? No wonder he located us so easily.

Pikachu: If Samus got tagged, then we could all be tagged. I suggest we check ourselves out for anything unusual.

Fox: That's the smartest thing I heard you say this whole trip.

The Smashers scanned each other for tiny devices. Devices were only found on Link and Mewtwo. They were instantly destroyed. They seemed to have the Tier problem dealt with for the time being.

Loud Speaker: Attention to the owners of the Great Fox. Scanning procedures have been successfully completed. You may now enter Jurai territory.

Fox: Let's blow this joint!

Falco: Joints are meant to be smoked, not blown!

Fox slaps his forehead and sighs. The Smashers boarded the Great Fox and left the docking station. They were on their way to Jurai.

[Scene change. The lair of the space pirates.]

Tier teleported into a room.

Tier: I'm... back.

Kasume: Something tells me you couldn't defeat them.

Tier: No. They were exceptionally skilled warriors. Two of them are very powerful.

Kasume: I gave you specific instructions to kill Samus Aran! I'm not paying you to fail me!

Tier: And I will! Just give me time, for my power will increase after that fight. I tagged their ship, and I'll get my revenge. It will just take a while longer than expected. Now, stop barking orders like I'm your pet. If you continue, I'll destroy you and take my business elsewhere.

Whoa, Tier even intimidates some of his allies. Will the Smashers be able to defeat Tier the next time they cross paths? Stay tuned...