This is my first ever story (let alone fanfiction) that I plan on sharing with people. I hope you enjoy, but if not, oh well.
CHAPTER 1
It was a beautiful night in the land of Ylisse, stars were shining and twinkling, and a certain Ylissean princess was sitting on the roof of the royal castle taking it all in. This was princess Lucina, a woman who went back in time in order to save her home country from being destroyed like in her terrible future.
As she was enjoying the starry sky and the peace and quiet, a messenger came up to her to deliver a message.
"Princess Lucina," the messenger said. "You have received a letter from someone named Master Hand."
"Master Hand?" Asked the princess, confused as to why someone would be named 'Master Hand'. "What does it say?"
"It is requesting that you participate in a tournament called 'Super Smash Brothers.' From the looks of this letter it seems that a number of people were also contacted, asking the same thing." The messenger informed her.
"A tournament hm?" The princess was skeptical, especially with the fact that it was called something ridiculous like 'Super Smash Brothers'. Although she had to admit she was a bit intrigued.
"I would like to be left alone with the letter so that I may analyze it further." The princess requested.
"As you wish my lady." Complied the messenger, bowing before handing her the letter and walking off.
Upon further inspection, it seemed that this tournament was a way to get many strong fighters together for a friendly tournament in which they would fight to the death. While Lucina was very interested, she was worried because it would mean leaving her home behind without protection.
She decided that tomorrow she would take the matter up with her father, Chrom, about whether or not she should leave. For now, she set the invitation aside and watched the night sky.
After a good night's rest in her chambers, Lucina changed out of her nightly wear into her battle armour before meeting with the king to discuss the tournament.
As she was on her way out the door after finishing getting ready, she spotted the envelope containing the invitation and grabbed it before making her way to the throne room.
When the guards saw the princess walk in, they immediately took a knee, showing that they were in her service should she need it.
"Thank you, you may stand." She said to her soldiers.
"How are you doing this fine morning Princess?" The guard on the left of the massive archway asked.
"I am fine, thank you for asking. How are you?" Replied the princess.
"I'm doing quite alright thank you. Are you hoping to speak with the king?" He asked.
"Why yes, I am."
"Well then I'm sorry to say that he's gone out at the moment." He regretfully told the princess.
"Really? Well, do you know where he is?" She asked.
"I apologise but I haven't a clue."
Lucina sighed in frustration, it seems that she would have to wait until tonight to speak to the king about leaving.
"I know where he was heading." Piped up the guard on the right.
"You do?" Lucina asked hopefully.
"Oh, yeah, he said he was going to go fishing and then come back for breakfast." He told the princess.
"Do you know to what pond he went to?" She asked.
"The one behind the castle just a short horse ride away."
"Thank you so much, I really appreciate it." The princess said, back to her room to grab her fishing rod as well.
"No problem Princess." The right guard said, feeling good about being able to help one of the royal family.
After grabbing her fishing rod and making sure she had everything, Lucina walked back to the massive archway and out into the city of Ylisstol, where people were bustling about doing their morning routines.
As she was walking towards the stables located in the city, the townspeople saw her and waved. As Lucina was waving back she nearly bumped into someone carrying a load of laundry, almost making them spill its contents.
"Oh, I apologize, I wasn't looking at where I was going." She quickly apologized.
"You need to pay more attention-!" The man said before seeing who he was yelling at. "Oh, Princess Lucina, I deeply apologize for my rudeness." He said, placing his basket of laundry on the ground before bowing to her.
"It's alright, you have every right to be upset with me for almost spilling your laundry."
"Thank you Princess, I'll be on my way now." The man said before picking up his laundry and leaving.
After finally making it to the stables, she picked her favorite horse and rode to the pond behind the castle.
After arriving at the pond and tying up her horse next to her father's, she spotted him sitting down, enjoying the sun and the relaxing sounds of the fish in the pond. She sat down next to him and pulled out her rod.
"Well, hello there daughter," Chrom said, happy that she was here. "How are you doing?"
"I am doing well father, how are you?" She responded.
"I'm doing pretty good, just doing some fishing." He said, reeling his line in a little to make it straight.
"I have something I wish to discuss with you, Father." Lucina said, unable to hold it in any longer.
"What is it Lucina?" He asked, somewhat worried.
Instead of answering, she pulled out the envelope and handed it to her father. As soon as he saw the symbol on the envelope, Chrom knew what this was about. He took the letter and started reading about how Lucina had been invited to participate in the 'Super Smash Brothers' tournament, and how, should she accept, she would be taken there immediately.
"You wish to discuss whether or not you should accept this offer." He said, correctly guessing his daughter's thoughts.
"Yes. I am not sure if it would be a good idea to leave Ylisstol unprotected, although this sounds like the chance of a lifetime." She said, still thinking about what to do.
"I think you should do it." Her father said, surprising Lucina.
"Really?" She asked, confirming what she thought she heard her father say.
"Yes, after all like you said, it's the chance of a lifetime."
"But what about you and Ylisstol?" She asked, still concerned with leaving her home unprotected.
"Ylisstol will be perfectly fine without you here, and you needn't worry about me. You need to go live your life to the fullest and take the chances you are given." He told her, ensuring that it was ok for her to go.
"I am still a little worried though." She said.
"What's the matter?"
"If I understand correctly, it will be a fight to the death. So even if I do go, there's a chance I won't come back." She said, expressing her worries.
"You don't need to worry about dying while you're there. Master Hand would never let that happen." The king said, as if he already knew Master Hand.
"What do you mean by that Father? Do you already know what this tournament is?" Asked his daughter suspiciously.
"Yes, I do in fact know what this is. After all, Marth was invited as well." He said, shocking his daughter.
"Marth went as well?" Said the surprised princess.
"Yes, and from the letters he's been sending, it seems like a very fun place to be. He gets to train his sword fighting skills, participate in tournaments, and meet wonderful new people." He said, reminiscing about reading those letters.
"That sounds incredible." Said his awed daughter.
"I really do think you should go. You'll most likely have an incredible time." Said her father encouragingly. "This could be your one chance to do this, I say take it."
"Very well, I'll pack my bags and be ready for departure tomorrow." Lucina said, full of excitement.
"I can't wait to see how you fair in the tournament, Lucina. I'm sure you'll do wonderful." Said her father, full of pride.
Lucina leaned over and hugged her father tightly, making him smile. As he hugged back he realised he had a fish on the line of his rod. He thought about reeling it in, but couldn't seem to let go of Lucina. So he didn't.
Meanwhile in Skyworld, a certain Goddess had received an identical letter asking her to participate in 'Super Smash Brothers'. This Goddess was Palutena, the Goddess of Light and the mother figure to Pit, the Captain of Skyworld's army. Palutena already knew what to expect should she accept the invitation, having received many letters from Pit explaining how incredible it was there.
In a few of the letters, Pit talked about making new friends and seeing people start new relationships with each other. The thought of those letters made the Goddess scoff, she had never had any success in a relationship with any God or Goddess. No matter what, before they got too far into their intimacy, the other deity would stop and say that they didn't think it would work out. After this happened so many times, Palutena stopped trying and was content looking after Pit for the rest of her days.
After reading the letter inviting her to join the tournament, she thought about the pros and cons of going. Skyworld had been peaceful for a long time since Hades had been defeated by Pit, and it wasn't as if anyone there would miss the Goddess extremely.
After not much thought, she decided that she would go and join the tournament. If it didn't end up being as fun as she thought, then at least she would be with Pit.