Hey guys! Sorry about the long wait. I had to start studying for finals but I had just enough time to squeeze a chapter out before I buckle down for the next couple weeks. The next chapter after this one will most likely come out in early May. However, it may come earlier if time allows it. This current chapter picks up where the Saffron City team left off and introduces us to a new location and a few new faces! Now, as always don't forget to fave, follow, review and all that good stuff! I won't drag this intro out for too long, so let'e get into the next chapter!
Mute City, World of Trophies
This urban region was abandoned long before the Great Light Convergence. Its heyday was far in the past. However, that didn't stop many people from attempting to settle there even after the Great Light Convergence occurred. One of these newer settlers was a man in his early twenties. He wore dark colored dystopian gear and had his blonde hair spiked up. However, what really stood out in his appearance was the type of weapon he wielded. This blade was an enormous single edged broadsword that looked too heavy to carry if it weren't for the man's surprising strength. He was currently lost after waking up in unfamiliar territory after the Great Light Convergence sent him there.
The man was walking through the empty track of the once populated city. However, all he could find was rubble, unknown creatures, and old futuristic racing crafts that couldn't be activated. He was looking for something to eat when he heard a loud sound he hadn't recognized.
The swordsman looked up to see an aircraft with a peculiar bird motif touching down on a nearby rooftop. That ship looks new. Though it sort of reminds me of a slim chocobo. Chances are that it has people I can talk to. Whatever the case, I need all the answers I can get involving that light. He decided to head for the ship without any sort of hesitation.
The Falcon Flyer set down onto a high rooftop of the abandoned city. Captain Falcon, Solid Snake, Lucas, and the Ice Climbers came out of the craft once it properly landed.
"I feel like this is a safe enough place to discuss our next move." Surmised the Captain.
"Agreed." Responded Snake. "There isn't a lot of people that will bother us here."
Ness was growing curious about the situation. "So what's the thing that we need to talk about?"
Snake then decided to explain everything. "Ever since that huge light happened, the entire World of Trophies was expanded beyond anything anyone could imagine. It brought in new species and places people hadn't even heard of until now. I decided to dig deeper into the cause of this problem. However, I knew I couldn't do it alone. That's why I enlisted the help of Captain Falcon. He was only one of the few people I could trust in circumstances like these. After I recruited him, we went to question many new species ranging from talking animals to new humanoid forms, but they all saw the same thing we did. A large flash of light."
"So you're saying no one else saw anything different?" Asked Popo.
"Basically." Responded Snake. "A few hours later, we picked up word about an attack in New Donk City. From what I heard, the attack wasn't successful, but we did manage to learn the person responsible for the attack. The audio was a little fuzzy, but I think it's name is Galeem. I also got some recording about how he's the apparent evolved form of our old enemy Tabuu. On top of that, we also saw who opposed the forces he sent there."
"Who? Was it anyone we recognized?" Asked Nana.
"It was Mario, Peach, Sonic, Lucario, Fox McCloud, and two others I didn't recognize. One looked like a heavily mutated frog while the other was a lightweight class boxer." Explained the stealth operative.
"Wait! Did you say Lucario and Fox?" Interjected Popo.
"Yeah. Is there something you should tell us?" Asked Snake
"Well, we were out exploring a mountain range when we ran into them. Mr. Fox was saying that Tabuu, or Galeem now, had returned just hours after that light happened. After they left for New Donk City, Lucario tasked me with going to the Kanto Region and recruiting Red to join us against the enemy. That's why we were in Saffron City."
"You know, that reminds me… " Said Snake as he searched into his bag. "I managed to snatch up a few of those balls your trainer friend's rival carried during the fight with Mewtwo. I don't know anything about the critters inside them though. Let's pop one open to find out."
The stealth operative then threw one of them on the ground and something small came out. It was pink and had a round shape similar to that of Kirby, except it had cat ears and a tuft of hair on the front.
"Jiggly… puff?" Said the creature as it was looking around at the heroes.
Ness was analyzing it. "It looks to be some sort of living balloon, but it still has some attack power hidden inside."
"We'll call it Jigglypuff." Declared Captain Falcon. "It's what he said. I learned from Snake that Pokemon say their names all the time. In fact that's the only thing they can say."
Ness and the Ice Climbers turned their heads towards Snake who only replied with a slow nod.
"There are two more, so I want to see what all we have." Said Snake. "You guys alright with that?"
The rest of the group seemed to have no problem with that. Even Jigglypuff was okay with it.
Suddenly, a new person jumped onto the rooftop out of nowhere. He had spiky blond hair and a dark armored garb. He also had a gigantic broadsword on his back.
"Who are you? What do you want?" Demanded Captain Falcon.
"Thank goodness! You're actual people! It's great to see other survivors again!" Said the swordsman in a sense of relief. "I haven't seen anyone in days!"
"I think he's telling the truth." Said Ness.
Despite what Ness told him, the captain was still unwavering. "Yeah, well I'm not buying it." He then lights his fists on fire. "You're part of Galeem's forces!"
"No! Wait! I'm not an enemy!" Said the man as he raises his hands in pleading. "I've been lost ever since I was sent here by that light!"
Captain Falcon was getting more impatient and was wanting to beat down the swordsman until Snake put his arm on his shoulder. "Let's just hear him out, captain."
The Captain reluctantly backed down as his flames faded from his hands.
"My name is Cloud Strife. I'm a mercenary soldier who was on Midgar before being sent here by that light." Explained the swordsman. "Ever since then, I've been trying to find my way back because I want to make sure the people there are safe."
Ness decides to whisper in Popo's ear. "You know, he kinda reminds me of Link."
Snake decides to get Cloud up to speed on everything that's happened since the light occurred, seeing as he was a potential ally and held no malicious intent. During that time, Captain Falcon caved in and accepted Cloud into the group.
"So you say this 'Galeem' is the one responsible for all the chaos happening in this world?" Asked Cloud.
"Yeah." Answered Snake. "Listen. If you want to see your home safe, you can fight with us and achieve victory. Trust me. We're fighting for the safety and freedom of this world too."
"I know we didn't exactly get off on the wrong foot, but we should become allies now. Not only for our sake, but for the whole world's too." Added Captain Falcon.
Cloud accepted the offer as he shook the captain's hand. "By the way, I never got your names."
"My name is Captain Falcon. The soldier next to me is Snake. The little boy in the baseball cap is Ness, and the two children in parkas are Popo and Nana." Said the captain.
"Great!" Said Cloud with a nonchalant smile as he shook each person's hand. "I hope we get to know one another more. By the way, what was that little light I saw before I made my way up here?" Asked the buster swordsman.
"I picked up these balls that somehow contain creatures from a previous battle. I don't know what's inside them, but that's what we're finding out right now. That pink balloon over there was in one of them right before you showed up."
Snake then threw the next Pokeball onto the ground. This time, it was a dwarfed version of Pikachu with a smaller tail and larger ears. The Ice Climbers couldn't help but hug and cuddle it as a result. However, this cuddling was short-lived as the climbers were on the receiving end of a self defensive shock.
"I've heard of this Pokemon from Red before." Said Ness. "I think its name is Pichu."
Before anyone could be sure, Pichu pounced onto Ness and cuddled on his chest, indicating he got the name correct. "Aww! You're kinda cute!"
Captain Falcon and Cloud smiled at the display of affection while the Ice Climbers grew jealous of the bond they were forming.
"Here's the last one." Said Snake as he was ready to wind up for another throw.
This last ball revealed a creature entirely different from the other two in terms of size. This cat-like being was just as tall as Captain Falcon and radiated a significant amount of heat which indicated he was a fire type. He had primarily red fur with black stripes on his on his head and limbs. He also had gray fur on his chest and sported a fiery waistline that looked strangely like a wrestling championship belt.
"This one I haven't heard about." Surmised Ness. "It must be one of the newer generations."
"Well, I have a good feeling about him!" Chimed in Captain Falcon. "He reminds me of me!"
"Incineroar!" Shouted the fire type as he was flexing in various bodybuilding poses. "In! Cin!"
Unsurprisingly, Captain Falcon was the one to make the bond with him over their similar appearances, abilities, and overall fiery personalities.
While they were getting to know each other more, Ness opted to talk to Snake about his sources of information. "Hey Snake. It just dawned on me, but how are you picking up this information about things all over the world?"
Snake was quick to explain everything to them, which got all the heroes and Pokemon present to shift their attention to the stealth operative. "I have reconnaissance drones distributed all over the world. They are only about three centimeters long. They may look like a bee or housefly from afar, but they pick up loads of content and send it to the feed on my solid eye. I can then share it with you through holograms."
Snake's solid eye then started beeping and flashing red.
"What's going on? Why is your eye patch doing that?" Asked Nana.
"I just received two new sources of information from the drones in a previously unknown island and from a newer version of Hyrule after that light." Answered the stealth operative.
"Tell me about the island one!" Said Ness eagerly.
"There appeared to be another Galeem attack not too long ago. Although, the defenders of the island managed to destroy the enemy craft with the help of another ship all too familiar to us." Explained Snake. "I know Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong were there, along with Fox, presumably after the New Donk Battle. On top of that, Meta Knight, Marth, Ike, and King Dedede were present aboard the rebuilt Battleship Halberd."
"Anyone else?" Asked Captain Falcon.
"There were a couple people I didn't recognize. One was a red headed boy with a sword and looked to be in his late teens. The other strangely looked like Link except younger and shorter. He even had the same garb and weapons." Responded Snake.
"Do you know where they are now?" Asked Popo.
"The Halberd was going too fast, so my drones couldn't keep up." Answered Snake. "Although, I believe we should head to the place where my other drone picked up."
"The new Hyrule?" Said Captain Falcon. "I hear that place is in shambles due to it having no hero or princess for guidance."
"Hear again." Responded Snake as he showed the Hyrule holograms. "My drone picked up that a new Princess Zelda has taken the mantle of an interim ruler along with a few new warriors backing her up. According to the recent images, she looks nothing like the Zelda we knew during the Subspace War."
"We should go there to help this princess out." Proposed Cloud. "From the looks of it, the technology that kingdom has can deal a great amount of damage against Galeem."
"I agree with you there." Said Captain Falcon. "We can warn the new princess of the threat while also mounting a proper defense should Galeem or his minions show up on the World of Trophies again."
"Well what are we waiting for?" Said Popo anxiously. "Let's head on over there!"
"I couldn't have said it better myself." Responded Captain Falcon. In a few short minutes, the captain fired up the Falcon Flyer. Once everyone was on board, Captain Falcon pressed the voice activation feature. "Give us directions to Hyrule."