Well... that's one less chapter I have to write (how I got the number right is beyond me). But anyways, here's Dragon Quest, yet another JRPG series I've never played and probably should one of these days.

As an aside, I will be using Dragon Quest XI's Luminary (Eleven) as the primary source, but Erdrick, Solo, and Eight will also be in the World of Light story.

In Master Hand's deserted office, one of the five letters he had left behind for future use was blown into a candle by a sudden draft. As the envelope burned away, the letter inside was revealed to be addressed to someone whose name began with an 'S,' and it was reduced to a pile of ashes which fluttered away in the wind. Meanwhile, another one made three more copies of itself, and the four letters vanished from the room.

Eleven, better known by his title as the Luminary, ran to King Carnelian's palace in Heliodor, for the king had requested a personal audience with him. Hendrik, regarding him with a curt nod, stepped aside, and Eleven walked into the main throne room, where he saw King Carnelian eating a slice of cake. Rolling his eyes in an amused fashion, he addressed Carnelian with a simple, "Your Majesty?"

Carnelian looked up from his meal, and, hurriedly placing it on a table, hastily said, "Ah, Eleven! My apologies, I was simply distracted by this choice slice of cake my cooks made." Looking at the cake, he muttered to himself, "It would be a shame to see it go to waste, though..." Addressing Eleven once more, he asked, "How about we go over this over some food?"

Eleven, having not eaten all day, nodded, and Carnelian took him to the dining room, where a pair of simple meat dishes was waiting for the two of them. Eleven enthusiastically ate the food, and once he was done, Carnelian, having finished his own plate, began with, "So, Eleven, the reason I requested an audience with you is because of... this." Pulling out a letter with a mysterious wax seal, he passed it to Eleven, who opened the letter and began poring over it. Its contents read:

To Eleven/The Luminary,

Congratulations! You have been selected as a fighter for the fifth Super Smash Bros. tournament! Your Fighter Pass is in the back. In the event that I am not presenting this letter to you personally, keep the Fighter Pass and this letter on you at all times.

I also have several other famous heroes in waiting, and I hope you will accept this offer.

Sincerely,

Master Hand

Carnelian looked at Eleven, and asked, "Well? Will you take this challenge?"

Looking at the Supreme Sword of Light on his back as well as the Sword of Shadows on his belt, Eleven answered, "You know, I've been itching for a good battle for quite a while... I'm in."

Carnelian gave him a nod of understanding, saying, "Very well. Good luck, Eleven." Eleven took the letter, and a vortex opened up. Bowing to Carnelian as a thanks for the meal, Eleven, the Sword of Light in his right hand with his shield in his left, stepped through the portal, which closed up, leaving Carnelian alone in the dining room. As he left the dining room, a strange wave of light and dark energy which had manifested in the sky earlier burst, spreading throughout the world of Erdrea, taking Spirit Orbs from Jade and Erik, among other people.

Eleven approached the large house in the back of the town, and he knocked on the door. When no one answered, he opened the door and cautiously stepped in, holding the Sword of Light in his hands cautiously. Walking to a nearby table, he saw a small little device with a letter next to it instructing him on how to use it. Pushing the little black button, Eleven found himself out on a cliffside facing a large sphere of dark energy. Holding the Supreme Sword of Light above his head, it radiated with a golden light, and Eleven jumped into the portal.

Eleven landed in a factory which had a sinister air to it. Holding out the sword, which glowed with a golden light, he walked throughout the factory until he saw something roll next to him, and he threw up his shield in response. The Remote Bomb exploded, and Eleven, switching blades to the Sword of Shadows, pointed it at the threat who came out of the darkness.

Link, the Master Sword in one hand and his Hylian Shield in the other, asked, "Who are you?"

Eleven then remembered that he had the envelope and the card from earlier, and he passed them to Link, who gave Eleven a suspicious look as he looked through the contents of Master Hand's letter and the pass, which was purple and brown with a 75 on it. Nodding in confirmation, Link passed them back to Eleven before apologizing with, "Sorry, we've just been on edge lately, considering we just had to ward off an ambush." Holding out a hand, he continued, "I'm Link, it's nice to meet you..."

Eleven finished with, "...Eleven's my name, but you can just call me the Luminary."

"Very well then, Eleven."

Note to self: Play Dragon Quest XI when it comes to the Switch.