Disclaimer: I do not own SSBM or its characters.

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All the captives stood at the centre of a large arena, much like the Coliseum except for the polygons and wireframes patrolling the stands. A loud voice came over the loud speakers.

"I am Hastraman. I am your new master. You will fight in my tournament and there will be a prize. The winner will be freed, and will not suffer a life of slavery like the fighters who are defeated."

All the captives started whispering to each other. Who was this Hastraman? Why did he want them to fight each other?

"First, you must go through a filtering process. You will all go through a massive obstacle course, and only the survivors may fight in the tournament."

The floor of the arena started to descend, bearing the fighters down to an underground complex. When the platform reached the floor, a large door opened up to reveal a huge boulder. Another door at the opposite side opened to reveal a path. The boulder started to roll. The fighters ran for their lives. Behind them the boulder went faster and faster.

Mario started running as fast as he could. Up ahead he could see a long stretch filled with hurtles. He glanced behind, and noticed Wario at the rear of the pack. Wario tripped on a rock and was sent flying forwards. The boulder came rolling and crushed Wario's legs. Suddenly the boulder stopped! Wario was unconscious, but his massive girth was holding up the boulder. By now many of the fighters had reached the hurtles and began jumping.

Mario stared at Wario's limp figure. He turned around and ran up to Wario. Mario called out to Bowser who was nearby. Mario hung Wario's overall straps over a spike on Bowser's shell. Bowser then went inside is shell. Mario started pushing as hard as he could, and soon Wario was unstuck and Mario was using Bowser as a trolley to carry Wario. The trio were soon moving at a high speed. The boulder was unstuck as well, so it was rolling behind the trio.

Mario noticed hurtles coming up and put on a desperate burst of speed. Bowser's shell was battering hurtles aside, but the boulder was still gaining on them. With a final effort, Mario pulled Bowser's tail out of the shell and started swinging Bowser. Then he released, sending Bowser and Wario soaring to the front of the running fighters. Mario turned around and stared at the boulder, which was quickly bearing down on him. He shuddered, then went limp as the massive rock bulldozed into him and grinded his corpse into road kill.

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How is that? Please review, I need suggestions for Nintendo characters to include. I am also going to feature Sonic the Hedgehog, Tails, Knuckles, and Musashi in the next chapter.

PS. Musashi is a Sony character, featured in a game called "Brave Fencer Musashi".