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Inkopolis Square, World of Trophies
Princess Peach was giving out a warning to the citizens of the once lively city because her and her allies had beliefs that Galeem's forces were on their way to take the Great Zapfish situated on the square's tower.
"Please! We came here because we don't want to see your city suffer more than it already has! We believe Galeem will attempt to steal the creature powering this city! We only come here to further defend you! We mean you absolutely no harm!" Pleaded the princess.
However, the audience was split on which decision they would make.
Some Inklings believed what the princess was saying and readied their ink weapons and stand alongside the fighters which included Peach herself, Bowser, Little Mac, Yoshi, Mr. Game & Watch, Greninja, Wario, and Bowser Jr.
Others chose to not follow the princess out of disbelief or fear. Due to those feelings, they left the crowd.
Bowser then chose to grab the microphone from Peach. "Let me handle this."
He then starts his speech much differently than Peach. "Listen everyone! We're all confused as to what's going on here, but hear us out, blooper-people! Our word is truer than what you believe! Galeem's forces are on their way here to steal your power creature, and like it or not, we've come to defend it! You people can either put up and fight with us, or stay in your homes and remain confused as you are now! Which option would you prefer more?"
This was the morale the Inkling citizens needed despite its roughness. In a matter of seconds, most of the citizens were moved by what Bowser had said. As a result, they rose their various ink weapons high in the air and ready to fight to their last breath.
The Koopa King then walked past the Peach and the other speechless fighters. "That is how you raise a crowd, princess."
Bowser Jr then came up to his father and hugged him tightly. "You were amazing, dad! I'm glad to know you still have that spirit!"
"Thanks Junior." Said Bowser. "Get the troops and airships properly stationed."
"Alrighty!" Responded Bowser Jr. as he left for the nearest airship.
Little Mac was getting off the airship with Wario closely following. The boxer was left in charge of keeping an eye on the obese thief to prevent any funny business. So far, he didn't try anything.
Yoshi and Greninja got off together because on the way to Inkopolis, they had formed a bond with each other because of their similar speech methods and physiology.
The last to get off was Mr. Game & Watch, and he was relatively shy about landing in new territory. After some reassurance from Peach though, he was confident enough to get off the airship and interact with the Inklings down on the plaza.
The majority of the fighters eventually communicated with the residents and formed a kindly friendship with the majority of them.
Steven, Amelia, and Mega Man saw the events unfolding from the tower as they were descending along the nearby fire escape. However, something else caught their eyes as they all suddenly looked skyward at the now obstructed morning sun.
All of a sudden, Steven thought of a new plan. "You should stay back at the rooftop, Agent 4. You can help protect the Great Zapfish from any unwanted threats."
After some hesitation and processing, Amelia accepted what her partner suggested. "You're right. It would be a mistake to leave the Great Zapfish unattended in the midst of visitors. I can make sure it's safe."
"Alrighty then. Let's get down to the crowd Mega Man." Said Steven.
"Right behind you." Replied the Blue Bomber.
As the two heroes descended further onto the ground, a loud and peculiar sound stopped them in their tracks. Amelia could also hear the sound as she was leaning on a nearby cinder block pile back on the rooftop. This sound was apparently coming from the eastern horizon. When they looked at where the sound was coming from, they couldn't believe their eyes. Even after everything they've seen before.
Agent 3 and Mega Man immediately knew they had to help in whatever way they could, so they hurried faster into the crowded plaza.
Peach was busy interacting with the Inkling citizens until they all became relatively unnerved. The princess was confused at first, but Greninja tapped her shoulder, getting her attention. The water type Pokemon then pointed at the eastern sky, and saw that a Lightspace Army command ship was heading straight for Inkopolis.
As soon as the princess took a good look at the ship with some binoculars, she took out a communicator that could reach the other fighters.
"They're here!" Shouted Peach, alerting everyone's attention.
In a few more seconds, Bowser's airship fleet rose from the landing zone and took battle positions. The Lightspace mothership launched gunships and fighter crafts, all quickly approaching toward the crowd and the Great Zapfish.
This prompted Bowser to initiate his own assault. "Fire all frontal and side cannons!"
The airship fleet immediately responded back and fired its cannons which were full of fireballs along with unique looking missiles called Bullet Bills, and bigger ones called Banzai Bills.
The air forces were pretty evenly matched. However, this was short-lived as multiple white beams emerged from the underside of the ship. Once the beams faded, there were thousands of Lightspace ground forces, consisting of Light Primids, Light Golems, Light Warriors, and Lightspace Drones. However, what really stood out was Samuel and King K Rool leading the army.
Peach pulled out some binoculars to get a closer look at the enemy. "Wasn't the crocodile the same guy who fought Donkey Kong back in the day?" Inquired the princess before getting her binoculars grabbed by Bowser.
"Yeah. It looks like you're right on that end." Explained Bowser as he was looking through the binoculars. "I don't know who the other guy with the hand cannon is though."
"I do." Responded Little Mac. "I encountered him and his two friends back in New Donk City along with the princess and the frog over there."
"I see." Replied Bowser. "It will be more than difficult in the ensuing fight. Regardless, it will be an honor fighting alongside a worthy opponent."
"Likewise, turtle" Said the lightweight boxer before getting battle ready.
The fighters, along with the Inklings who chose to fight, all stood at the ready just outside the square entrance, and were prepared to face the new enemy head on.
The Inkling citizens decided to give out the battle cry. "For our city!"
The fighters and Inklings then came running head-on towards the enemy forces. Soon enough, both sides entered a vicious clash. The hundreds of Inklings used their unique looking weapons to deal serious damage against the Lightspace forces.
Peach was using her sports equipment and frying pan to fend off enemy attacks from any direction. Mr Game & Watch closely protected Peach's backside from any surprise attack. This was something the princess was more than grateful for.
Yoshi and Greninja were working in tandem to help each other fight any sort of enemy. Soon enough, they were forming a close and trusting bond with one another. "Yoshi! Yoshi!" Said the dinosaur after throwing an egg at a Light Primid behind Greninja. The water type only responded with a grateful nod before throwing a water shuriken at a Light Primid wielding a beam sword behind the reptile. "Yoshi!" Said the reptile gratefully before getting back into the fighting zone.
Little Mac was keeping a close eye on Wario while also defending himself as well. After Wario took out a Light Warrior with a shoulder ram and his teeth, he decided to speak to Little Mac. "I'm-a not gonna betray you okay? I have-a too much to lose here! Besides, those-a riches will be mine once-a this is-a over!"
"I'm holding you to that." Responded Little Mac.
Bowser Jr. was providing air support and used his Koopa Clown contraption's many gadgets to eliminate a good number of Lightspace Drones. These gadgets ranged from wrecking balls and drills to weapons that were more unusual.
Meanwhile, Bowser was making short work of a Light Golem before getting knocked back a few feet by a push kick, courtesy of King K Rool.
"And here I thought I would be the only king here." Said the crocodile. "It's been a while, Bowser."
"Last time we met, we were in a baseball stadium." Replied Bowser. "Look how different things turned out now. What empty promises has Galeem made to you?"
K Rool was quick to respond. "Revenge against all my enemies. I expected you would want the same goal."
"What good is a goal if there's no world to achieve it on?" Said the Koopa King. "You should know that Galeem offers you nothing in the long run. Once he gets what he wants, he'll betray you without a hint of regret."
"What Galeem promises me is more than what your primitive, lava-soaked mind can handle, Koopa!" Shouted the crocodile as he throws his crown at Bowser.
Fortunately, the Koopa King caught the crown with his massive claw before crushing it into a piece of scrap metal. "You just made your last mistake."
K Rool then pulled out an identical spare crown before getting into a battle position.
Soon enough, the two heavyweight fighters were charging at one another and exchanging devastating strikes.
Samuel was plowing through the Inkling defenses before being stopped by Little Mac from 20 feet behind.
"Hey!" Shouted Little Mac, attempting to get the gunner's attention.
This prompted Samuel to turn around and see his opponent.
"Well if it isn't the little face puncher." Taunted the Mii Gunner. "I've learned from your moves. There's no way you can touch me now."
"I've seen a lot of cocky opponents in the ring, but you, my friend, just might take the cake." Spouted the lightweight boxer.
"Keep telling yourself that." Said Samuel as he fired an onslaught of missiles and grenades.
These projectiles were more explosive and faster than before. As a result, this kept Little Mac on his edge, preventing him from reaching the gunner.
"You are nothing now!" Insulted Samuel.
After wearing out the boxer, one of Samuel's grenades singed his leg, rendering him a sitting duck.
The Mii Gunner then charged up a blast that looked for sure it could deliver a fatal blow.
Fortunately, help came when another charged blast hit the gunner's cannon. A few seconds later, a blue armored robot teleported into the proximity and drove back the enemy gunner.
The robot then later helped the boxer get back on his feet. "I got you. Just work through the pain."
"Who are you?" Asked Little Mac.
"The name's Mega Man." Responded the robot. "And I'm here to help."
Samuel soon got back up and used his goggles to observe Mega Man's stats and arsenal. "Intriguing."
"Leave this guy to me." Said Mega Man.
"No problem." Said Little Mac as he ran off to fight more enemies.
"You save someone you don't even know instead of saving yourself, robot." Explained Samuel.
"That's what heroes do!" Shouted the Blue Bomber. "You would never understand!"
Another charge shot was fired from Mega Man's hand cannon. However, it was bounced back by Samuel after raising his reflective shield.
This forced the Blue Bomber to move out of the way of his own attack and try another plan. He defended himself with a shield apparently made from leaves and equipped one of his arm cannons. This weapon combination allowed him to get closer to his opponent. However, he still had a long way to go.