Chapter Two

I went over to Fox and put out a hand to help him up. "Good game, you almost beat me," I remarked to him.

"Almost, but not quite," he replied. Just then, Falco came bursting into the room.

"I can't believe you let her beat you, Fox," he said, laughing.

"Well I seem to remember that she beat you pretty bad yesterday, too, Falco," Fox shot back.

"Both of you, break it up," said a voice from behind Falco. Peppy walked into the room, halting the argument that was about to unfold. "Anyway, mail's here," he said, handing each of us an envelope. Falco and Fox opened theirs neatly, while I opened mine in my usual style; ripping it apart, then yanking the contents out, further destroying the envelope.

Inside the maimed envelope was a letter. It read:

Pyrene Star Dyani,

We are delighted to inform you that you have been invited to compete in the third Super Smash Bros. Tournament. If you decide to accept our offer, be at the Tournament complex in the Mushroom Kingdom by Saturday, May 15th. Bring only what is necessary. We hope to see you there.

Sincerely,

The Hand Brothers

I looked up from the letter. Falco and Fox were grinning at me. I was pretty sure I knew who had gotten me into this.

"So, are you gonna go?" Falco questioned me.

"You two arranged for me to be invited to this tournament, didn't you?" I stated more than asked.

"Maybe," Fox replied.

"I repeat, are you going?" Falco prompted.

I grinned. "Yes, I'll go."

"ALL RIGHT!" they both yelled.

I rolled my eyes, then glanced back down at the letter. "May 15th! But that's only two days away!" I yelped.