Blast From The Past

Chun Li: Good morning everyone listening to our After Hours Special here on the Smash Bros Dirt Sheet. I am your host Chun Li and as always with me, the lovely Rouge the Bat.

Rouge: Thank you for having me, Chun Li, but I must add this as I am sorry for what happened to Ryu and Ken as they didn't make it to this years Tournament.

Chun Li: You had to bring it up but of course it's your job. Yes, Ryu and Ken, who are going onto separate teams in the Wild Card Playoff, were unable to pull through, now they are on teams which I still don't know how that will work.

Rouge: I must point out to people that I wasn't a big fan of the final 16 spots being decided by 4 person teams but then when I saw it, it was one of the best Qualifications I have ever seen.

Chun Li: Be honest, did you see Sonic teaming with the 2020 Champion Lucas, Toon Link, and of course Ganondorf?

Rouge: No.

Chun Li: Really?

Rouge: Because I didn't think it was going to be his year giving where the tournament was going to be this year.

Chun Li: You mean the Incident 7 years ago when it was held in Pokemon Stadium?

Rouge: That, and the reaction that happened that night a few months ago before Qualification began when the host was announced. I was at Sonic's house when it happened, and the mode changed.

Chun Li: Are you allowed to talk about it?

Rouge: Yeah, and here is how it went…

Months Ago

At Sonic's House, a party was being held to see who the next Ultimate Cup Championship will be held. "Alright everyone, they are going to announce where the next tournament will be hosted!" Amy announced as she was serving out drinks. The guest includes Tails, Shadow, Knuckles, Sticks, Zooey, Rouge, Orbot, Cubot, Eggman, and Bayonetta. "My money it's going to be a 7-stadium host event." Knuckles, putting 100 dollars on that table, with others already put in their calls. "Knuckles, we talked about making large calls!" Rouge mad. "I'm not made of money!" Rouge added. "But didn't you get a 25% raise for commentary this year?" Zooey remembering that report about Rouge. Rouge without saying a word, doubles the pot. "We will have this discussion later." She told Knuckles. "Don't know why you are mad; I haven't lost a pot since Casino Zone with Tails." Hearing this, Tails spits out his drink. "Dude, why?" Tails busted as Zooey is angry. "I thought you were at a science convention with Eggman that weekend." "I wasn't informed of this trip." Said Eggman, trying to stay out of it. "Zooey, it was there I just wanted to make sure Knuckles was okay." Tails explaining his innocence. "So nothing else happened over there?" Zooey wanting a further explaination. Tails thought about it and remembered that he and Knuckles were winning at different tables and machines, drinking at different bars, eating the hotel's buffet, and making it rain at strip clubs. "No, just betting money at the Casino." He lied. As much as he wanted to out Knuckles for outing him, it would cause more drama.

"Well, this got exciting." Eggman upset with the drama brewing. Bayonetta looked at Eggman, confused. "I thought you rigged that game for him since you own Casino Zone." She whispered. "Believe it or not, he had the best luck that night that even my dealers couldn't figure it out." He responded, still in disbelief. Hearing this, Bayonetta decided to put in her call. "I'll put my money on Space Trinity." "Are you mad? They are not going to do that again after it was considered financially impossible; can you imagine the travel headaches?" Tails, explaining the madness of it. "Oh, and lying to me isn't madness?" Zooey owning Tails, causing the guest to howler at him. "Okay, why don't you shut me up and make you bet. "I will bet my gold bar; worth 5 grand." He places the bar on the table. "I pick an all-stages tournament." Sticks added her call, by placing a 1-pound gold bar. All were shocked, especially Orbot. "Ms. Sticks, where did you get that?" "None of your business!" Sticks yelled at them, still not liking the robots. "It looks like the one Me and Cubot went out and found the other day." He explained. "Yeah, but it's amazing that Gold can grow on the ground." Cubot explained as well, causing everyone to look in disbelief when he said that. "What?" Cubot asked.

Falco, Fox and Krystal, are outside looking at Sonic's Waterfall. "Can't believe this house is built with a waterfall." Fox admiring of what Sonic has. "So, this was bought from the accident he suffered?" Falco, not forgetting he was part of that accident. "Falco, you didn't have life threatening injuries." Fox countered. "And besides, we get paid a lot more than all the fighters combined." "I know but this is an awesome house." Falco admiring the house. "I know, can't believe the money he got to pay for this. I wish I got a house like this." Fox, being a little jealous. "Hmph." Krystal added. "Oh, here we go." Fox, pending the argument. "You know if you hadn't got upset over the price a couple weeks back at that lovely Loft on Fortuna, this would be a second to that." Krystal added. "That place was not worth the money." Fox answered. "Then why did I buy it, Fox?" Falco added. Fox, hearing this, looks at Krystal. "You told him." "Hey, you passed it up." Krystal said back. "I'm going inside." Fox, defeated as he heads inside. "Did you really buy it, Falco?" She asked. "No, I just love messing with him." He answered and both begin to laugh.

Fox, before heading into the door, see's Sonic on his balcony staring at the sea. He walks up the stairs and heads to him. "You know he didn't buy it, right?" Sonic, overhearing the conversation. "I know but I really didn't want to argue with Krystal." Fox, telling him his feelings. "It's not the house that is bothering you, is it?" Sonic asked. "No." Fox, upset answering that. He stands next to Sonic, telling him what is going on. "Me and her, we have been arguing non-stop ever since that marriage and kids' conversation." "Do you want to marry her?" Sonic asked. "Yes." "Do you want kids?" "Yes." "Then what is the problem?" "I don't know, maybe it's because when you get married and have kids, your life is over in a way."

Sonic, hearing this, knows what Fox is going through. "You are exactly the same as I was when I didn't know if I wanted to marry Amy and have kids but then one day, I decided to go through with it." "What changed?" Fox asked, hoping to find the answer. "You just know when to finally see the good of it, and whatever happens, you work through it." Sonic answered. Fox, astonished by his words, didn't say anything back. He looks out on the Marina with the Moon touching the ocean with the reflection and see's Krystal admiring the view as well. "I guess I should go talk to her." Fox said and before Sonic can respond, Amy yelled out. "Sonic! The Host announcement is coming up!" "Be there, Amy." Sonic walks back inside the house but looks back at Fox. "I suggest you do it now before something crazy happens." With that, Sonic went inside, leaving Fox alone on the balcony. Fox goes to Krystal and begins to talk with her. "Hey Krystal, I think we need to talk."

Both Fox and Krystal entered the house, as the countdown begins. "We should we tell them?" She asked, excited. "When the host is announced." Fox assured her. Everyone began to countdown from 10. "10…9…8…7…6…5…4…3…2…1!" As it hit one, the host was announced, the graphic showed: Pokemon World. Cheers at first, but then stunned silence. 'Oh dear.' Krystal said telepathically. 'Maybe tell them another time.' 'Good call.' Fox agreed.