Okay, time for action.
Falco: It's about time too!
Roy: "Liberation"?
I feel that's a good name for this chapter, since the six smashers outside the door are going to head out and save their missing companions.
Pikachu: But what about the guys trapped INSIDE the Door?
You'll see! Pika, would you disclaim?
Pikachu: RoyalFanatic doesn't own us or SSBM, but she does own the mysterious past of the Hands and Giga Bowser, Mrs. Nina Hand, a new face that appears in this chapter, and the story.
Falco & Roy: AWAY NINTH CHAPTER!
They left the library and headed for the Star Chariot. Each knew more then they did when they first entered.
"Where to now?" Luigi asked. "Should we head to Eternia? Or should we look for our companions?"
"That's a good question," Master Hand said. "I believe we should head for Eternia; then split up from there: Three of us to look for Sancutus Lancea, and three of us to liberate the trapped smashers."
"Why head for Eternia?" Roy asked.
"Because I know I'll be able to contact Nina there," Master Hand said. "Right now we need an Informer."
They boarded the Star Chariot and flew to the hidden city.
It was as the five smashers expected it; a city blanketed in snow. Normal looking houses and many, many chapels lined the streets. It was cold, but a manageable cold. And there were so many angels!
"Sir Jeffrey Hand!" A voice greeted the six as they disembarked from the Chariot. An angel with a fiery sword flew up to them. He had yellow eyes and just as yellow hair. He didn't wear a robe; instead he had an orange shirt and pants, and red gloves and boots. He reminded the smashers of a flame. He looked to be in his early twenties.
"Ah, Nivian, how good to see you," Master Hand said. "These are a few of my smashers, Luigi Mario, Peach Toadstool, Zelda Hyrule, Roy Shino, and Fox McCloud. Everyone, this is Nivian Lant, a GateKeeper."
"Shino? The son of the great GateKeeper Sir Rick Shino?" Nivian asked. Master Hand nodded. Nivian looked him over. "Hmm…ah! I see now! You're Marth's younger brother, right?"
"You know my brother?" Roy asked.
"Certainly I do!" Nivian said, smiling. "He came around here about two years ago, with Sancutus Lancea." He turned to Master Hand. "I assume you six are here for the lance?"
"That's only half of it, I'm afraid," Master Hand said. "I'm also looking for Nina."
"Lady Nina Hand, eh? I can get her for you. Wait right here," Nivian turned and flew off.
"Wait…what did he mean?" Roy asked.
"Most angels don't use their weapons," Master Hand said. "So, in order for the weapons to not lose their power, their users hide them. Two years ago…I'm assuming your brother decided to hide his lance before the two of you entered Super Smash Brothers Melee."
"Sounds time reasonable," Roy said. "Now that I remember, my brother did say he was taking a small trip somewhere before we left…I guess it was to here."
"Sir Jeffery!" Nivian had returned, and with him was Nina. "Lookie who I found!"
"Nina, it is good to see you again," Master Hand said. "I apologize for coming like this, but…"
"It's understandable, Jeffrey," Nina said. She turned to the smashers. "Luigi, Fox, and Peach; it's good to see you guys again."
"It's an honor," Luigi said. "So, about our companions…"
"They're scattered in three places," Nina said. "The smashers known as Donkey Kong, Jigglypuff, Kirby, and Samus are located in the Mushroom Kingdom, the smashers known as Ganondorf, Link, and Pichu are trapped in Hyrule, and the remaining smashers are with young Shino and Giga Bowser behind the Angels' Door."
"They're trapped in the Door?" Zelda asked. Nina nodded.
"I would suggest you find the ones trapped in the two kingdoms," Nina said. "I'll see all of you at the Angels' Door; there I'll tell you how to enter it."
"We appreciate it," Fox said. Nina nodded, smiled at Master Hand, and flew off.
"So, you're dividing up three by three?" Nivian asked. "I can take the three here to the lance."
"Roy, Luigi, and Peach will remain here and search for the lance; Zelda, Fox, and I will head out to the kingdoms, Hyrule first, and save the others," Master Hand said. The five smashers nodded. "Take good care of them Nivian."
"Will do!" Nivian said; saluting the Hand as the three "liberators" got on to the Chariot and left. "Okay you guys, you look like you would enjoy a good warm meal and a nice bed. I'll get you guys settled; there are mortals living here, so we should be able to find three beds."
"Thank you!" Peach said, smiling. Nivian nodded and the four headed into the city.
The Star Chariot flew to Lake Hylia, where Master Hand decided to be the best spot to start from. They landed on the lone island with the dead tree; the Chariot was hidden behind the tree, and looked to see what they could from the ground.
The water was no longer a pure crystal blue; instead it had turned a pure murky black color.
"How could this have happened?" Zelda asked, with wide eyes. "The water is tainted...a pure black…"
"I guess we'll have to count out swimming to the shore," Master Hand said. "I'm guessing the wireframes are living in that house over there." The hand pointed to the Lake Lab.
"A professor used to live there," Zelda said. "I wonder if the frames killed him…"
"I wouldn't be surprised, as much as I hate to say it," Fox said. "So, think anyone's in there?"
"A good place to look," Master Hand said. "Although those bridges look ready to collapse." Master Hand now pointed to the two bridges that led to the mainland.
"We have no choice," Zelda said. "Let's go."
The crossing wasn't as bad as they thought it would be; the bridges certainly managed to hold Zelda's and Fox's weights. They crossed both bridges and ran up to the front of the house. As Fox pulled out his blaster, the giant hand shot the door off its handles.
There were six wireframes in the house, all male, playing volleyball with a squirming "ball"; a bag with something live in it. They turned at the same time; one of the frames missed the "ball" and it was sent flying into the wall. A few seconds after landing on the floor, it still squirmed. The frames charged.
Fox began rapidly firing at two of the frames as Zelda knocked the other four charging towards here with Nayru's Love. Master Hand flew into the air and slammed himself on the two frames slowly gaining damage by Fox's blaster, and the two were sent flying in opposite directions, breaking through the walls of the lab. One landed on the mainland, while the other landed in the black water.
Fox ran and untied the bag; Pichu was dazed and slightly bruised, but okay for the most part. Regaining his senses, the sparks on his cheeks began to dance. He shocked a frame; Master Hand swatting the same frame into the water afterwards.
Zelda grabbed one of the remaining three frames and threw it towards the water as well. Fox and Pichu did likewise, and Master Hand threw the frame that fell unconscious on the ground. They saw the six bodies float before a huge mutant fish ate all six in one gulp and dive back underwater.
"Big fish," Pichu said. He glanced at Master Hand, Fox, and then Zelda. "Wait…Zelda? You're alive? But how?"
"I'm sure you're surprised," Zelda said. "But Giga Bowser revived me and the others when he resurrected his army."
"Does that mean dad's alive?" Pichu asked.
"Alive and well," Master Hand replied. Pichu began to jump around in joy. "I'll explain everything that has happened after we find Link and Ganondorf."
"I'm in," Pichu said. "Let's go save them! That way I can see dad again!"
"Do you know where they are?" Fox asked as Zelda healed the little pokemon.
"Hmmm…" Pichu began thinking. "Oh yeah! I do! Link's in the remains of the Castle Town, and Ganondorf's at the remains of the village nearby; you know, the one that leads to the mountain."
"Hyrule Castle Town and Kakariko Village," Zelda said. Pichu nodded. "Okay then. Back to the chariot!"
Pichu was awed with the Chariot and enjoyed the ride to the castle town, even if the scenery was bleak and horrible. They landed in an alley, and began scouting around.
It wasn't hard; ten frames were gathered in the center of the town, kicking at Link for fun. He had many bruises on him, and there was a little blood on his tunic and the ground. Zelda grew furious, and didn't hesitate to send a Din's Fire spell on the two frames kicking her brother.
The rest of the battle was a blur. Two of the frames were elites, but Master Hand was taking care of them as Fox and Pichu began tossing frames around. Zelda ran up to Link and began to heal him.
"Hold still," She said, placing a hand over an open wound on his side.
"Z…Zelda?" He asked. "You're…alive?"
"I am," She said, smiling at Link's look of surprise. It quickly turned to one of great relief. "Now hold still; you can beat these frames up soon enough."
"Unless Pichu and Fox steal all the fun," Link said. Zelda laughed and continued to heal. In no time, brother and sister stood up and joined the fray.
It was five to ten, yet the smashers prevailed. After Master Hand promised to inform Link when Ganondorf was safe and they were all at the mansion, they headed to Kakariko.
Ignoring the destruction and ruins, they landed near the well. Upon stepping out of the shadows, however, they were spotted. They fought their way through the town, and were surrounded near the gate to Death Mountain, which was closed.
Expecting the worse, they were happily surprised to see Ganondorf, scarred up, but for the most part, alright, beat some frames senseless with a well time Warlock Punch. The others soon joined Ganondorf; Zelda quickly healing the Greudo King's wounds. After an half an hour, they managed to beat all the frames. Master Hand promised that all would be explained once they got to the mansion, and headed back for Smasher Island.
After gathering the smashers watching the Door and the two Marios, all was explained.
Meanwhile, in the Ancient Library, Nana peered at the books that lay opened on two of the tables.
"They were already here," She thought out loud. "I am too late. Wait…what's this?"
One of the open book's pages turned, despite there being no wind. Nana ran to it and began reading. With each word that passed her eyes, an evil grin grew wider and wider.
"This is perfect. I must inform Lord Genes," Nana said, pulling off one of her gloves and using it as a book mark. Closing the book, she grabbed it and left the library.
Yoshi: Not good…
Marth: That does spell disaster…
Ness: I wonder what Nana read…wait…I actually know.
Yoshi: Well, more smashers are being brought up to speed about everything. I wonder what the next chapter will be about. Will it be the trapped smashers in the Door, the three with Nivian at Eternia, or will it be something else?
Marth: Nivian plays a somewhat major role in this, but he'll be making another appearance in this story's sequel.
Ness: This story has a sequel too?
Marth: Actually, there are going to be two fics following this one.
Yoshi: AWESOME! Anyway, review!