Well, let's continue on with the story! Chapter 12 will focus on, well, the MK liberation, and a few other things as well.
Pikachu: What kinds of other things?
Readers will find out! After this, training begins.
Roy: Training?
Three/fourths of Giga Bowser's army, consisting of both cruel and regular melee frames, are located on the planet. The remaining one/fourth, consisting of only cruel melee frames (ten being the ten that supposedly served Master Hand), and Nana, are inside the Door. They'll…well; you'll find that out later. XD
Roy: I don't wanna find out later…I'm scared…I fear for many things…
Falco: Then she's doing a goddamn good job with this fic. Anyways, RF only owns Master Hand's, Crazy Hand's, and Giga Bowser's pasts, Mrs. Nina Hand, the GateKeeper Nivian Lant, the Demon King of legend, and the story. Anything else, nope! Not hers!
Pikachu: HERE FOR THE VIEWING PUBLIC IS CHAPTER TWELVE! XD
It didn't take Master Hand, Fox, D.K., Link, and Ganondorf to head to the ruined Toad Town. Link and Ganondorf were disgusted with what they saw; sure, the castle still stood, but the town was…horrible; horrible beyond words.
"I feel so sorry for the Mushroom People," Link said, frowning.
"All we can do is save the others and beat Giga Bowser," Ganondorf said. "It all comes back down to those two things."
"There," D.K. said, pointing to one of the non-ruined houses. "The frame that has Jigglypuff and Kirby lives there."
"When were they bought?" Master Hand asked. "Were you also bought as a slave?"
"Yeah to the second question," D.K. replied. "And the puffballs were bought a week after I was. Samus was bought sometime before I was, but was sent to the dungeons a few days after the puffs were bought."
"What does the frame do with them?" Link asked. "If we can get him at a disadvantage, like being ambushed with Jigglypuff and Kirby in tow, then we should be able to save them!"
"That's your plan?" D.K. asked. Link nodded. "Yeah, treats them like a normal pet, I'm glad to say. Doesn't let them out at night or anything, but does take them for walks."
"And that's when we ambush him!" Fox said. "When does he walk them?"
"Hard to tell with heavy storm clouds always clouding sky," D.K. replied. "But takes them around twilight."
"Where does he walk them?" Master Hand asked. "And are there any good ambush spots along the way?"
"I know perfect spot!" D.K. proclaimed. "This way!" The ape took off; the others followed close behind. He led them to a ruined house, left abandoned after any and all contents of it that managed to survive the fire were looted. "Wireframe passes this house. We may run into company; he walks with others, but this is best place."
"A shame he isn't stupid enough to walk alone!" Ganondorf proclaimed himself. "But it'll have to do! We won't get stronger by beating one wimpy cure melee frame!"
"Ganondorf, be serious!" Link snapped.
"I am being serious elf boy!" Ganondorf said, glaring at his ex-rival. "There's nothing to be gained by worrying about everything; we know Bowser, Popo, Mr. Game and Watch, Ness, Young Link, and Marth are probably…no, actually ARE in greater danger than we are!"
"Yeah, they're trapped WITH Giga Bowser," Fox said, frowning. "Rescuing them will be our final liberation, right?"
"Yes," Master Hand said. "Although how Genes could do such a rash thing as this is beyond me."
"What was Giga Bowser like before he was cursed?" D.K. asked. "We have time to blow; I'm also curious."
"Genes was…an interesting fellow," Master Hand replied as the smashers sat down. "He was always jealous of his eldest brother, Brash, because he was the heir to the throne. Genes always wanted to rule a kingdom, and joked a lot about ways to kill his eldest brother."
"Yeesh, wouldn't want him as a sibling!" Ganondorf said, wincing.
"Genes also loved to fight, even though he didn't care about winning. He could finish last in a tournament, and still wouldn't mind. The thoughts of gold and glory never reached him, and he always proclaimed that the fame promised with a win was fake."
"Fake…" Fox muttered.
"The only fame he wanted was the love of the people who called him king," Master Hand said. "He also was very interested in the devils, and wanted to become one."
"Is that possible?" Link asked.
"Indeed it is," Master Hand replied. "Devils, and demons, are always possible to make, because everyone in this world has the potential in their hearts. Common "evil" objectives, such as murder, chaos, and pain, are what needed. The desire to do those to the ones who get in their way is the bases for becoming a devil or a demon."
"What of the noble demons?" Fox asked.
"They too believe in using murder, chaos, and pain, but not in the ways that others do. What if a hero suffered from an undeniable loss from a villain? He would certainly love to inflict pain upon the one who did so much to him. He could be a demon or devil."
"What's stopping him from being marked evil?" D.K. asked.
"The facts that he only goes after that one person and that he actually has control over his actions are what makes him good," Master Hand replied. "But…few demons have that kind of control, and the devils could care less."
"Could any of us become demons?" Link asked. "Are there any prices?"
"Becoming a demon means you'll gain their advantages and disadvantages. The advantages are longer lives than mortals, about one million more years of life, knowing the ancient language of demon kind, and being able to fully harness the power of darkness. The disadvantage is similar to the angels'; a life of servitude."
"Shhh! I hear noises!" Fox said. "A group is coming our way!"
They all crouched behind one of the walls that still managed to stand. A group of ten wireframes, one of them having Kirby and Jigglypuff on leashes, was walking their way. Fox readied his blaster, Link equipped his Master Sword and Hylian Shield, and Ganondorf took out his long sword. After a quick second of prayer, the five jumped from their hiding spot.
They managed to catch the frames off guard, and took the time that was given to them. Link jumped into the group and pulled a Spin Attack, knocking all ten of them away. Fox began rapidly shooting as Master Hand slammed down on five at once. D.K. picked up one of the frames and threw it at a second frame while Ganondorf sliced a different frame into two.
"Guys! Boy am I glad to see you!" Kirby shouted happily. Link ran over to free them from their leashes.
"Is good to see you safe," Jigglypuff said. "Now we fight!"
Jigglypuff began spinning around and charged a non-occupied frame with her Rollout attack.
"Kirby, can you still swallow?" Link asked.
"Umm…yeah, now that the leash's gone," Kirby replied. "May I?" Link nodded, and allowed himself to be inhaled by the pink doppelganger. The discomfort paid off well though; for Kirby now had Link's hat and a small version of his bow. He joined Fox and began shooting arrows as Link grabbed the tenth frame with his hookshot.
The fight didn't take too long after that. Master Hand grabbed two of the frames and crushed them; then stepped back. Kirby and Fox charged, and the smasher were able to win in the end.
After seeing to Kirby's and Jigglypuff's health, they headed for the castle, killing off any frames that noticed they were intruding in "their" kingdom. The castle's defenses were tight, but all hope was not lost as all seven Star Spirits appeared and opened the front doors. They, with Fox, Link, and Kirby battled all the frames that rushed them while the rest headed into the castle.
"Which way?" Ganondorf asked.
"Who's there?" A voice asked. "Are…are you bad?"
"We're the smashers!" Master Hand said. "Toad, would that happen to be you?"
Toad stepped out from the shadows. "It's really you guys!" He cried happily. "But where's the princess?"
"Safe," Master Hand said. "But to our current situation. We need to go to the dungeons."
"I can lead you there," Toad said. "Follow me!"
Peach's toadservant led them to their destination, where sixteen frames were guarding over Samus. Master Hand immediately began firing bullets as Ganondorf charged, slicing a frame in two and cutting a second's head off. Jigglypuff, using Rollout, charged into five of the frames, sending all of them flying. D.K. picked up frames and chucked them at Samus' door cell, breaking the lock and setting her free. She punched a wireframe holding her suit's portable charger into submission and charged the suit before joining the fray.
Sixteen cruel wireframes quickly fell to only four smashers; Master Hand holding himself back. After seeing to injuries, they left the castle.
All hell had broken out in the ruined town; the weapons the frames were stocking up on were now being used. Missiles were fired, cannons were shot, and explosions rang in the air.
It was a long and tiring battle…normal people or average fighters would not have been able to survive…
And yet, from that hours upon hours long battle, with the Star Spirits by their side, the smashers emerged victorious; the Mushroom Kingdom finally liberated from the wireframe control…finally free…
Ness: That ends the chapter!
Yoshi: RoyalFanatic apologies if the battle scenes feel whacked in your opinion; battles aren't her strongest point.
Marth: Nice to know that the MK is finally free.
Yoshi: Defiantly. Well, we hope you liked the chapter!
Marth: Review!