New chapter! And yes, I've abandoned my other works. I'm just…not too sure about them…
Falco: Writer's Block?
Writer's Block. But this I'm sure I can continue, so continue I shall!
Pikachu: Well that's good to hear.
You readers will love the ending I have for this…but for now, we need to finish the middle. Roy, disclaim, and start the chapter, if you so wish.
Roy: RF doesn't own us or SSBM in anyway. However, she does own the Angels' Door, Master Hand's, Crazy Hand's, and Giga Bowser's pasts, Mrs. Nina Hand, the GateKeeper Nivian Lant, and the story. Now then…AWAY CHAPTER!
Meanwhile in Eternia, Nivian had seen to what he had promised for the three mortals; a good, hearty meal and warm beds. When all three were rested, they met with the GateKeeper that so resembled a flame and left the city.
"I'm afraid the churches that hold the Door Guardians' lances are on the other side of the continent," Nivian said. "We wanted to make sure they were away from prying eyes."
"Who would want to take an angel's weapon?" Peach asked. "Would he or she even be able to hold it?"
"It depends on the person who wants it," Nivian replied. "Mortals can hold angelic weapons, but they'll be heavier, once again, depending. The user's foes will find it to be as heavy as an airship, while friends will find it as heavy as, well, an air conditioner or something like that. Family will find it…let's see…probably as heavy as one of your tournament's crates or barrels."
"Will I have to use it?" Roy asked.
"In battle, no," Nivian replied. "You'll use it as a second key; just touch the Door with the lance's tip, and you'll be able to go on. But Lady Nina will explain all that. As for who would take it…devils and demons would."
"I've always wondered about that," Luigi said. "The books we read mentioned them; what are the differences?"
"Demons are "Human Devils"," Nivian said. "You know of the Devil King, Lucifer, correct?"
"His name was mentioned in the Angel/Devil War," Roy said. "It was a terrible stalemate; Lucifer saw this, and decided to end the war. He was granted title of Devil King, but was forced to spend eternity in the depths of the Realm of the Underworld."
"There are two kings of the Realm," Nivian said. "The Devil King and the Demon King. Then there are the four commanders."
"Do we have to worry about them?" Peach asked.
"Only if you seek the five herbs that make the legendary elixir that cures the Angel Toxicosis," Nivian said. "But you don't have to worry about that, so don't worry too long on that Realm."
"Sounds good to me!" Roy said. "Perhaps I'll head home and look over father's books again."
"How is Sir Rick doing?" Nivian asked.
"Well, my father vanished about three years ago," Roy replied, shaking his head. "When Super Smash Brothers Melee was scouting for fighters, my brother and I decided to join, so we could make some money and hopefully be able to help our mom out."
"Do you know of his whereabouts?" Nivian asked. "I would love to speak to him once again."
"We're still on the lookout for him," Roy replied. "Could you tell me about my father? It sounds as if you knew him?"
"I can tell you," Nivian said. "Although he was born with guarding the heavenly Realm's gates, Sir Rick was still able to marry and have children. But the time came in which he was forced to choose over continuing to live with his family and guarding the gates."
"He had to head back to the gates, didn't he?" Luigi asked.
"Correct," Nivian replied. "Sir Rick had four of us, partnered two by two, to aid him. For years, Sir Rick continued to watch the gate. He occasionally sent me and my partner out to head to his family and tell them he was alright. You were too young Roy, but Marth was around my age, and the two of us became friends. I believe I was the first friend he told about his job as Door Guardian."
"So what happened?" Roy asked. "I know father came back when I was ten…"
"He was injured trying to prevent demons from entering," Nivian replied. "It happened when I and my partner were off shift, so we didn't see what happened. But Sir Rick did visit us and bid us a farewell, as he decided to head back to his family in the mortal world. Look at this! We've reached our destination!"
Sure enough, Roy, Luigi, and Peach were surprised to see a handful of broken down churches cluttered together. Wild grass and flowers filled the dirt between each church. The churches themselves lost steeples, bells, and walls.
"Nice, isn't it?" Nivian said, smiling. "No one would really think that these churches hold anything. In fact, most believe these places are haunted."
"Are they really?" Peach asked, shaking.
"If they are, then we're okay," Luigi replied. "I'm a ghost expert! I also brought the Poltergeist Three Thousand with me!"
"Then let's go," Nivian said. "The church that should be hiding Sancutus Lancea should be right around here…"
"Are there other lances in the church too?" Peach asked. "I mean, does each church hold more than one lance?"
"Yup," Nivian replied. "Too many weapons otherwise; we're holding lances for Door Guardians of different galaxies here as well. I'm sure we even have a lance that belongs to someone in another universe."
They walked passed each church; stopping and entering the third one they saw. Upon entering the entrance hall, they turned left and headed down a hallway.
The church was also used as a school, for they entered a classroom. On what remained of the teacher's desk was a brightly glowing lance, although it looked to be made of the earth itself.
"What lance is this?" Peach asked, looking it over.
"Messor Lancea, the Harvest Lance," Nivian replied. "I'm not sure who it belongs to, but that person is still alive; the lance glows with determination and glory. This isn't the way; come on."
They exited the room and continued down some more halls. Nivian shook his head, and the group backtracked. Now heading down the right hallway, they entered an open door that led to another classroom. In the back corner, faded and dull, sat another lance, one that had all the colors of the rainbow.
"Pluvia Lancea; the Heavenly Lance," Nivian said. "This lance belonged to Nintendo's previous Door Guardian. He was such a good man too; I'm sure if he could see what's going on now, he would regret being so foolish."
"What happened?" Peach asked.
"He grew too cocky, and was poison with the Toxicosis," Nivian replied. "Despite being the Door Guardian, which is a high job, he died two days later. We're getting closer; let's go."
They continued down another hall, when the ground Nivian and Roy stood on broke apart. Nivian took to the air, but Roy took the plunge and landed on the ground. It was a good ten feet to the ground. Luigi and Peach, who were both a few steps behind, managed to avoid falling.
"Oww…damn it! You could've warned me!" Roy shouted.
"I'm sorry!" Nivian said, with an apologetic grin. "I forgot you couldn't fly…what was I thinking? But we go down." He landed next to Roy and helped the pyro swordsman up. Luigi allowed Peach to climb on his back, and the plumber jumped to the ground. They continued on; Roy joining Peach while Nivian and Luigi led.
"Is she your girlfriend?" Nivian asked.
"Yeah," Luigi replied. "Why ask?"
"Well, you and her remind me of Sir Jeffery and Lady Nina," Nivian said. "I'm sure you two will be happy together."
"Thank you," Luigi said.
"You're very welcome!" Nivian said. "And since we're here…yes, why not? I'll show you. Stop a moment." He walked up to the wall and tapped it. It revealed itself to be a fake; a passageway was hidden behind it. The four took the passageway until they reached a door.
There was nothing inside the room, save a lance, as dull as the Rainbow Lance and as yellow as the stars that light the heavens.
"This is Uranicus Lancea, the Heavenly Lance," Nivian said. "This lance belonged to Lady Nina's first boyfriend, who was called to his door and died defending his planet."
"That's horrible…" Peach said. "I feel so sorry for Mrs. Hand!"
"It is a bittersweet tale, but I'll tell you it on the way back; for now, we must reach our destination."
They left the room and passed the transparent wall, and continued down the hall. At the end of the hall was a doorway.
On the other side of this door was a hidden church. Pews lined the sides, and an altar, fully decorated and everything, was on the far end. Floating a few feet above the altar was the crystal lance they had searched for, Sanctus Lancea. It glowed a beautiful ice blue, which made Roy sigh in relief on the inside. The four walked over to it, and Roy took it in his hands.
"You're right! It does feel as heavy as a crate!" Roy said, lifting it over his head.
"Let me see it," Luigi said. He took the lance from Roy. "Holy crap! It's heavy!" He placed his hands underneath it, as if it was a T.V. "Bowser might be able to hold it better than I can, or D.K."
"You'll have to alternate for now," Nivian said. "If you wish for me to also take a few turns holding it, I shall. No offense, Princess Peach," Here he turned to her. "But you may be too weak!"
"I'm not offended at all!" Peach said, smiling. "Honest. Now, we better head back, right?"
"Yeah," Luigi replied. "We head back to the mansion, get stronger, and confront Giga Bowser."
"Let's do it," Roy said, taking the lance from Luigi. "I'm sure this will help us get stronger, but killing wireframes will be the best bet. To the surface world! And please let me know if there are any more holes!"
The other three began laughing as they left the room and headed back to the sun.
Ness: And that ends things here!
Yoshi: They found the lance! Yay!
Marth: That's…still bad for me…
Yoshi & Ness: Huh? (Look confused)
Marth: Never mind me! I'm just thinking out loud! Oh yes, and the ideas of the Angel/Devil war, the Devil King Lucifer, and the four commanders; they aren't owned by RoyalFanatic; they're owned by Bow Down to the King. The Demon King, though, is owned by RF.
Ness: Whatever man. Review!