The Moon Princess Rises Remake Ch 3: A Little Party Never Killed Nobody
Hey guys! America Wolf 16 here with another chapter for you Fetch-Fictioners! (Yes, I'm calling my fanfiction followers Fetch-Fictioners. Y'know, since I'm a werewolf? And dogs are descendants of wolves? You get the point, right?) This time, it's gonna follow some misadventures from our favorite Tiny Mouse Pokemon and princess of Ylisse!
This chapter takes place around a couple of weeks later after Lucina and Pichu get used to living in their resort room, which is in the month of October (in case you were wondering). When Pichu gets upset at yet another game over screen, Lucina takes it upon herself to give her new roommate a break from video gaming and make her try something else for once. When the Villager's assistant, Isabelle, runs into them at the Nintendo Mall, she decides to help the Ylissean princess find a new activity for the Tiny Mouse Pokémon to do in the form of karaoke. How will this go?
Fair warning, most of the rest of this intro will list a lot of other princesses I know about, mostly because I'm too lazy otherwise to make up a good reason for it other than being bored outta my damn mind, including, but not limited to the following:
Starly of Pufftop (The Legendary Starfy) *mentioned in this chapter; originally supposed to be in it*
Sonia Nevermind of Novoselic (Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair)
Morrigan Aensland (Darkstalkers)
Lucina {no duh} and Lissa of Ylisse (Fire Emblem Awakening)
Say'ri of Chon'sin (Fire Emblem Awakening)
Azura of Valla (Fire Emblem Fates) *appears in this chapter*
Female Kana {spelt with one n} and Female Corrin {Core} of the new Valla (Fire Emblem Fates) *both appear in this chapter*
Estellise Sidos Heurassein {Estelle} (Tales of Vesperia) *appears in this chapter*
Camilla and Elise of Nohr (Fire Emblem Fates Conquest, and this is before the salt of Sonic 06 factor kicks in from you guys)
Hinoka and Sakura of Hoshido (Fire Emblem Fates Birthright)
Celica {Anthiese} of Zofia (Fire Emblem Echoes)
Sharena of Askr (Fire Emblem Heroes)
Veronica of Emblia (Fire Emblem Heroes)
Gunnthrá, Fjorm, and Ygler {whoever the fuck that last one is; I know the first two} of Nifl (Fire Emblem Heroes)
Laegjarn and Laevatein of Múspell (Fire Emblem Heroes)
Caeda of Talys (Fire Emblem Mystery of the Emblem; Heroes of Light and Shadow)
Tiki (Fire Emblem Mystery of the Emblem; Heroes of Light and Shadow)
Minerva and Maria of Macedon (Fire Emblem Mystery of the Emblem; Heroes of Light and Shadow)
Lianna (Fire Emblem Warriors)
Zelda (The Legend of Zelda; no prize if you get this by now)
Midna (The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess)
Blaze the Cat (Sonic Rush/Sonic the Hedgehog Sonic Rush Adventure) *originally supposed to be in it*
Princess Peach (Super Mario Bros.) *mentioned*
Rosalina (Super Mario Galaxy) *mentioned*
Princess Daisy (Super Mario Land) *appears in this chapter*
Twilight Sparkle {The Princess of Friendship}, Luna {The Princess of the Moon}, Celestia {The Princess of the Sun}, Cadence {Also known as Mi Amore Cadenza; the Princess of Love}, and Flurry Heart {who qualifies as a princess since the rest of the MLP cast doesn't understand that because Cadence was originally a Pegasus and Shining Armor is a Unicorn, Flurry is a FREAKING HYBRID}, all of whom are from My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic; Twilight also brought her friends along since they will be singing "Let The Rainbow Remind You" *all of them appear in this chapter*
The Winx Club (Yes, I know about them)
Sailor Moon and the Sailor Scouts (can't forget them)
I may also add Bowsette to this story at some point because apparently, she's a popular trending character, and even though I know jack about her, I might as well add this to the welcome wagon for her. There's also the enormous amount of other princesses, Disney, animated, or otherwise, that I can't fit on here because it'll take too long.
I'm also letting you know who Lucina and Pichu interact with in the story because, eh, why the hell not? I'm too lazy to come up with good reasons sometimes. I was also bored.
With Pichu:
Starly and Pichu: They met sometime after the karaoke night, and now they go out together at least 5 times a month.
Sonia and Pichu: They kinda got into a fight prior to this story taking place, and though they can't exactly stop butting heads every so often, their relationship has improved.
Kana and Pichu: Kana still wants to squeeze Pichu with hugs, so Pichu had to ask Lucina to make sure the young dragon girl went easy on her.
Elise and Pichu: They finally meet and hit it off on the right note. Even after that karaoke night, Elise still writes to both Pichu and Lucina. A lot.
Sakura and Pichu: Hinoka is still a bit iffy about letting the Tiny Mouse Pokemon anywhere near Sakura, but Pichu doesn't seem to mind too much.
Hinoka and Pichu: They didn't exactly get off on the right foot, but they can tolerate each other's company… to a certain extent. Pichu is still confused as to why Hinoka is actually gonna stay in Smash City if she's not a newcomer.
Sharena and Pichu: Those two are still at it with the drinking contests. So much so, Alfonse constantly had to drag Sharena's drunk ass back to their hotel room every time (much to both of the former two's dismay).
Tiki and Pichu: The younger version of Tiki still naps with her, much to both the older Tiki and Lucina's frustration (as well as a bit of jealousy from the latter).
Midna and Pichu: They wouldn't tell me anything…
Flurry Heart and Pichu: Flurry really needs to learn that Pichu is not a chew toy…
With Lucina:
Sonia and Lucina: Sonia still doesn't get that she shouldn't use slang around Lucina since half the time, Lucina doesn't know whenever what she's saying is literal or not. Sonia, just speak normally; you can't do a redneck accent.
Morrigan and Lucina: They can go for a girl's night at the bar when the mood's just right (at least, that's what Demitri said to me).
Lissa and Lucina: Her aunt Lissa still gets excited whenever she hears about her time traveling future niece doing something (kinda like Rainbow's parents, except more tolerant in Lucina's case).
Say'ri and Lucina: They don't really interact much, but they do occasionally write to each other.
Azura and Lucina: Uh… (I got nothing, sorry)
Kana and Lucina: Lucy has to watch Kana so she doesn't accidentally kill Pichu with her hugs (as stated above).
Core and Lucina: They do go out from time to time for lunch and spar every once in a while, so…
Estelle and Lucina: They still have it even after the crossing of worlds, and ever since Demetri's reunion party, they've been shopping nonstop together (much to everyone else's horror).
Camilla and Lucina: She still feels uncomfortable around Camilla because she's overbearing (why do you think she's my least favorite royal in Fates?).
Elise and Lucina: Can someone help Lucina understand the simple concept of FLIPPING TAG!?
Hinoka and Lucina: Still sparing most of the time. They started hanging out more often ever since Hinoka got to join as a spirit character.
Caeda and Lucina: Kinda awkward when you realize that they're related…
Tiki and Lucina: The older Tiki and Lucina started to hang out at the mall almost every 2 Sundays.
Lianna and Lucina: Reconnecting! What else can I say?
Zelda and Lucina: Friendly rivalry.
Blaze and Lucina: "Do I know you from somewhere?"
Peach and Lucina: Also a friendly rivalry.
Daisy and Lucina: Friendly rivalry yet again.
Rosalina and Lucina: …Yeah, no; she is not going near her.
Flurry Heart and Lucina: "Flurry! Pichu is NOT a chew toy!"
Twilight and Lucina: Library on Tuesdays.
Luna and Lucina: Sleepovers.
Oh, one last thing! Remember Chapter Two? Some of you (or at least SOMEONE out there in the world who may be reading this now) may be wondering "How DID Lucina manage to get an extra bed ready for Pichu at the last minute?" Yeah, well, I'm going to give you a short part of Lucina's side of the story in italic bold, mmkay?
And with that done, HERE WE GO AGAIN! *crawls back into her den for another decade*
At Room 412: 9:00 in the Morning
*Pichu is seen playing a GameCube game, mashing the buttons away in frustration*
Pichu: C'mon! Why won't you go, Yoshi!? I'm pressing the damn button here- *a game over screen pops on* OH, COME ON! I WAS RIGHT THERE! *throws the controller to the floor* PIECE OF-
Lucina: *walks in through the door to see Pichu literally getting redder* Hey, I just got back from Lucario's match and- Okay, what happened now?
Pichu: Oh! Lucy! *laughs nervously* How was… sparring?
Lucina: Let me guess: another game over screen?
Pichu: Yep.
Lucina: *groans* At least the controller didn't break this time… Seriously, why do you even play these games if you keep getting mad every time you lose?
Pichu: Hey, it's not like I make the games so impossible that it results in a bunch of ripped skin and broken consoles! Ask the makers of those games, tell them to fucking tone down the difficulty a bit! Have you even seen the video gaming community when they get pissed off!?
Lucina: Uh, no.
Pichu: You don't want to. I've seen enough let's plays of rage quits, smashed controllers, and broken TVs on YouTube channels that I know what happens when at each point of the video, word for word.
Lucina: …Which game is it this time?
Pichu: *points to the screen* Melee.
Lucina: How is that possible? You can't just replay a thing you did once.
Pichu: Oh, actually, Master Hand gave me a copy of a video game version of the tournament earlier last month so I can play as myself. Which I have unlocked.
Lucina: *rolls her eyes* I'll never get this world's… 'tech-now-logy'.
Pichu: I'm still stuck at this god forsaken requirement to get Mr. Game and Watch by beating everyone else's Break the Target stages! Yoshi's useless here!
Lucina: Maybe you should take a break from that for a while.
Pichu: How is that gonna help me get the last unlockable?
Lucina: Just come with me for a bit, it'll help you relax. Besides, the 'GameCube' thing there looks like it's getting over heated.
Pichu: *looks at the GameCube* Okay, fine. Let's go.
*the two leave the room*
At the Nintendo Mall: Daytime
(Background Music: No Roots)
*Pichu and Lucina are currently looking at a bunch of plushies and other toys in Nintendo Chibi Plushies. Pichu, however patient she's being, is not seeing the point of this activity.*
Pichu: *groans in boredom* Why are we here again?
Lucina: To help you relax. And to find something else for you to do other than video gaming all the time.
Pichu: I still don't see the point. Okay, I kinda do, but still. All we're doing is walking around shops at a mall so big I'm still surprised that it doesn't have an arcade!
*everyone stares at Pichu*
Pichu: Sorry…
*everyone goes back to their own thing*
Pichu: Anyway… All we've gone to so far is a pet store, a coffee shop, sample Wario's stinkin' garlic candles-
Lucina: That was a bad decision on my part.
Pichu: And now a freaking Build-A-Bear Workshop reject store!? I'm seriously questioning your mentality for fun.
Lucina: Hey, I can be fun too! Be thankful that I didn't go to a clothing store or else you'd be wearing what I pick out for you!
Unknown Voice: Now that's not a nice thing to say to your friend, ma'am! Be a bit more supportive to her!
Lucina: What the- *turns around behind her*
Unknown Character: Oh! Was I being too straight forward again? I'm sorry, I didn't mean to come off that way…
Pichu: Don't worry about it, ma'am. Hey, wait… Aren't you that dog assistant from that creepy Villager's town?
Unknown Character: Okay, A: you got the assistant part right. B: he's not creepy.
Lucina: He kinda is when he pulls out his axe…
Unknown Character: He still does that? *face palms herself* I keep telling him to stop doing that, yet he still manages to scare people like that…
Lucina: How do you know who she is, Pichu?
Pichu: Well, I never really heard her name, but from what I heard from everyone else, she's the assistant to that Villager guy with the red shirt, who just so happens to be a mayor. Given that it's Villager, though…
Unknown Character: That's right! That's me! My name is Isabelle!
Pichu: Oh, so that's your name! It's a pleasure to meet you.
Isabelle: It's a pleasure to meet you too, miss! *shakes Pichu's paw*
Lucina: I don't to sound rude, but were you just listening to us just now, Ms. Isabelle?
Isabelle: *to Lucina* Oh, that… Yeah, see, I was looking for Villager since I just got here a few weeks ago so I can figure out where I would be staying since I'm in the process of moving out of my complex over at Assist Trophy Tavern. I kinda got lost here and I may have wanted to come in here to see some plushies and I may have overheard you two… um… having your little discussion about this place and… IMSOSORRY! IAMREALLYSOSORRYABOUTEAVESDROPPINGONYOUTWO!
Pichu: Woah woah, calm down, Isabelle! It's okay, really. No harm done.
Isabelle: *sniff* Really? It's not a bother for you two?
Pichu: Really, it's okay, Isabelle. In fact, why not hang out with us for a bit? We can get you something. Does that sound good?
Isabelle: Yeah… That sounds good…
Lucina: Then it's decided. Hey, why don't you help me out with something too? I could really use your help.
Pichu: I guess she can help… wait… Oh… I think I know where this is going…
Lucina: Yes, we still need to find you something else to do besides video games. Besides, I don't think she would take having her help rejected well…
Pichu: Okay, fine. *to Isabelle* Hey, Isabelle… Would you like to… help Lucina and I find a new activity to do?
Isabelle: *gasp* You want my help? Really!? Oh, I would love to help! I'm one of the best helpers you'll ever have! You can count on me! I even have the perfect place in mind! Follow me! *runs off and motions them to follow her*
Pichu: Well... I guess we're following her then. This should be interesting. *starts to follow Isabelle*
Lucina: Come now, Pichu, at least try to humor us here.
Pichu: I am. I just choose not to make it obvious.
*they leave together*
At The Nintendo Karaoke Soundtrack Studio
(Background Music: Hotcha Springs from The Legendary Starfy)
*Once Isabelle, Pichu, and Lucina make their way through a horde of crowds, they finally get to the place Isabelle was talking about. The Nintendo Karaoke Soundtrack Studio is actually a 3-in-1 underground building, being a recording studio for voice actors and actresses doing a project or just to have some fun, a restaurant with foods from all across universes, and (as the name implies) a karaoke bar with events happening every night. Of course, Pichu is kind of shocked to see that Isabelle thought that singing might've be of some interest to her because she doesn't like singing for some reason. Not wanting to make Isabelle cry again, however, she keeps silent. The place seemed to have a good reputation for providing excellent service.*
Isabelle: Here we are! The best karaoke club I can find! I actually started coming here last month for their nightly specials.
Pichu: Seriously? This place? Seems more fitting for a bartender. Er, no offense…
Lucina: Are you kidding me?! I absolutely love it! It's like the pubs back home that I used to go to and sing at!
Unknown Voice: Really? YOU sang at pubs for fun back then? Wow, I didn't know you were about as outgoing as I am!
Lucina: Who said that?
Isabelle: *gasp* Well, I'll be! It's you, Daisy! You came!
The three of them turn behind themselves to see that a woman with orange attire, including her crown, was waving to them frantically. Next to her, two similar Inkling girls, one orange and the other purple, were casually chatting away like nothing happened. Instantly, Pichu recognizes the orange Inkling girl, who had a drink in hand, and walks up to her while Lucina and Isabelle run over to Daisy.
Pichu: Wait… Squishy? You're here too?
Squishy: Yeah, I got dragged into this place by these two. *points to Daisy and the purple Inkling girl* I really wasn't in the mood to come here, but Daisy and my purple friend, Blooper, insisted on me coming. What about you? What's your beef?
Pichu: *sigh* Same. My roommate dragged me out after I got a game over screen for the bajillionth time. Then we ran into Isabelle, she wanted to take us here, and I really don't want to be here. I don't want to make her cry, though, so I went along with it.
Squishy: *sip* I understand; getting dragged around by your friends is no fun. …
Pichu: … Hey. Sorry for making fun of you a few months ago when we first met.
Squishy: It's fine, I'm over that now. I'm sorry too. For calling you a rodent.
Pichu: Hey, it's no problem. I've been called worse things than that.
Squishy: … You wanna sit next to me? I can make room for you.
Pichu nods, jumping onto the booth Squishy and her two friends were sitting as Squishy scooted over. They then struck up a conversation about how they like doing their own thing and discussing their hobbies while Lucina and Isabelle continued to get to know each other, as well as Daisy and Blooper, better. 10 minutes later, the girl group got into a conversation about their free time while sharing an order of a big bowl of nachos. It turned out that besides training with Lucario and Roy, both of whom Lucina still hung out with a lot, she would go shopping for clothes because ever since Rubin admitted that Lucina needed to work on her fashion sense, she's been practicing while Isabelle kept herself so busy that she hardly had any. Both Squishy and Blooper do turf wars a lot, Pichu was a video game addict, and all of them agreed that unless it was snowing outside, none of them would go outside in the damn cold besides Lucina.
Lucina: So despite being a princess, you spend more time doing party games and sports than anything else?
Daisy: Yeah, Sarasaland doesn't get much excitement a lot. It's more of a "I need more excitement in my life" kind of issue. That's why I spend more time outside my home. Blooper here showed me that she didn't get out much either, and I don't mean the Blooper Squids we have on Defino Plaza. This purple squid girl is named Blooper.
Blooper: Bloooooooop!
Lucina: Uh-
Daisy: I have no idea what's up with her speaking, so don't ask.
Blooper: Wheeeeee!
Pichu: Hey, what's your friend trying to say?
Squishy: Oh, I have to apologize in advance. Blooper here can't speak English properly, so she's speaking in my native language. She's saying that she's happy to meet you.
Pichu: Oh…
Blooper: *gurgling* *points to the mic stand*
Squishy: I know, I know. You want to sing with them too, but no one would be able to understand you. How many times do I have to remind you?
Blooper: *whine*
Everyone Else: *stares at both the Inklings*
Squishy: What? Oh, she just likes singing, but I'm worried everyone else who hears her would be cruel about it.
Daisy: Oh, come on! It can't hurt to listen. I mean, it's probably better than Kirby's singing, anyway.
Pichu: God forbid if Jigglypuff gets a hold of the mic as well…
Squishy: Believe me, it's kinda... weird.
Isabelle: *looks at a poster for a karaoke night* Hey, maybe we can sign up for Karaoke Night, girls! There's a princess themed Girl's Night Out happening here tonight! *points to the poster*
Daisy: Not a bad idea. I can get Peach and Rosalina to come if they want to.
Isabelle: My friend Starly is coming over from Pufftop, so I can invite her as well!
Lucina: That sounds wonderful! I can even wear my favorite dress! Pichu can even dress up too!
Pichu: What!? Oh, hell no am I doing that! You were the one who dragged me along to find a new activity, not have a Girl's Night Out! Besides, it's princess themed; I'm not a princess! What am I supposed to do, go yodeling like an opera singer on a drunk freight night train?!
Everyone but Pichu: *they just stare at her*
Pichu: ...What?
Lucina: What kind of analogy is that?
Pichu: I don't know; some 'Luminary Astronaut' said something similar to that once. I don't remember what he said exactly.
Daisy: You know, I don't think any of us has heard you singing before. Why don't you try it out?
Pichu: I don't sing. And I don't want to.
Isabelle: Oh come on! Every girl has wanted to try singing at least once in their lives. Just give it a shot tonight.
Pichu: But I- *gives herself a moment to think on it* I'm not gonna win here, am I?
Everyone Else in Unison: Nope.
Pichu: *sighs* Alright, fine. If it'll make you guys happy, then I'll do it. But just once. After that, don't ask me again about it.
Daisy: I think we can live with that. Wouldn't you agree?
*Everyone else agrees with Daisy.*
Back at Room 412: Evening
(Background music: This Is Our Big Night from My Little Pony: Equestria Girls)
*Since the karaoke night at the Nintendo Mall was a casual one despite it being princess themed, the two roommates decided to wear some normal attire. Well, it was really Pichu who decided to wear something casual; Lucina was still putting on her favorite dress, which was thankfully not one of her 'gaudy' or 'special' choices, and by that, I mean that this woman would buy freaking BEAR HATS at any time of the day, no matter how hard people try to avoid that otherwise.*
Pichu: Good Lord, Lucy, you begged me to go to the karaoke night to meet some other friends of yours, some of which are also princesses, and yet you're taking too long! How long does it take for you to put on a dress?
Lucina (in the bathroom): I'm almost done. Could you give me, like, 5 more minutes please?
Pichu: It's 8:50pm! We only have 10 minutes to get there on time!
Lucina: ...Don't tell me you-
Pichu: NO! I'M NOT!
Lucina: *giggles* Okay, okay, fine. I'm done. *comes out of the bathroom* How do I look?
Pichu: Uh… *blushes and looks away* Fine. You look fine. Now, let's go!
Back at The Nintendo Karaoke Soundtrack Studio
*There is immense chatter going on as Lucina and Pichu enter the karaoke place. Loads of ladies, the majority of them being princesses, filled up at least a third of the entire building. They somehow managed to find their new friends through all of the ruckus. Or at least, they WOULD'VE, if they weren't currently stuck in a crowded bar at the moment.*
Pichu: Good Lord, how are we supposed to get through THAT?! *points at the large crowd*
Lucina: Uh...
Pichu: Exactly. You wanted to get some more thing on, and we could have just done it here. But NOOOO, it had to be at crunch time when everyone crowds this place faster than an out in baseball! I don't even watch baseball, for crying out loud!
Lucina: ... Is this a bad time to tell you that I signed you up for singing?
Pichu: You... *turns to Lucina* WHAT?!
Lucina: Okay, so it was a bad time... At least I didn't pick out a song for you...?
Pichu: What am I gonna do with you?
Suddenly, an 18 year old pink haired girl who looked like she was too shy for an event like this came pushing out of the crowd panting. She wore a white dress that wasn't too out there from the crowd, white boots, white gloves... Well, the outfit wasn't entire white, but that was mostly the only color that was on her outfit, and that's besides mentioning the gold.
Pink Haired Girl: *pant* Did the crowds have to be this big...? They weren't this big back at Vesperia...
Lucina: Wait... Someone said... Vesperia? And that voice...
Pichu: What now, Princess?
Lucina: I'd know that voice anywhere, and even if I didn't, I most certainly know of Vesperia! That can only mean one thing... Estelle! Over here!
Waiving wildly at the pink haired girl in white, she turned quickly behind her to see who was calling her name.
Pink Haired Girl: Lucina?
As soon as she sees Lucina waiving at her, she gasps, instantly recognizing the blue haired princess in the moment, and they both run to each other.
Estelle: *gasp* LUCINA!
Lucina: ESTELLE! Oh, am I ever so happy to see you again!
Estelle: Me too! It's been forever since we last saw each other! How are you?
Lucina: Wonderful. And you as well?
Estelle: Of course! I've finally got the time to visit you here, and I've been so happy to finally see you again!
Confused at what was happening in front of her, the Tiny Mouse Pokemon tapped on Lucina's leg.
Pichu: Lucy? Who is she? Do you know her?
Lucina: What do you mean? *realizes that Pichu was referring to Estelle* Oh! Yeah, this is my longtime friend, Estelle. We both met while an evil monster organization called Ouma was trying to merge our worlds. We went shopping afterwards, and that's how we became tight. I've been meaning to tell you about her for some time.
Pichu: Is it run by that Kokichi guy whose last name is Ouma?
Lucina: I have no idea...
Estelle: Aw! Who's this sweetie? *picks up Pichu* She looks so adorable!
Pichu: Oh, I-I'm... adorable? *blushes*
Lucina: She would be my roommate. Her name's Pichu.
Estelle: Pichu? That's a really unusual name for her.
Pichu: I took it after my father's first name. I'm also an electric mouse... of sorts.
Estelle: Does that mean that if I touch her someplace, I might get... shocked?
Lucina: *giggles at Estelle's confusion* No, it doesn't work like that. She won't harm you.
Estelle: Oh! Well, okay... *starts giggling as well*
Pichu: H-hey... C-can I come down now, Estelle?
Estelle: OH! Whoops, sorry, Pichu. *gently puts Pichu down*
Pichu: It's alright... I'm fine.
Then, as soon as Estelle put Pichu down, someone grabbed the microphone on the stage and started getting everyone's attention by tapping on it. It turned out to be a purple Earth Pony with her red mane tied up in a ponytail with a yellow hair tie, whose name is Gypsy Bard Lunatic.
Gypsy: *tap tap* Is this mic on? Xiaomu said that this was working. *clears throat* Can I get everypony- Er, I mean, everybody's attention please? The karaoke session will begin shortly, so in order to start it faster, everyone needs to be seated.
When she said this, Estelle, Lucina, and Pichu scrambled to find a table, which was, fortunately for them, when they found their group of new friends, whom they introduced Estelle to as soon as she met them. It didn't take long for Gypsy to start speaking again.
Gypsy: Okay, is everyone ready? Because we are gonna start this karaoke session right now!
*cheering*
Gypsy: Now, before we begin, I'm just letting you know that during the karaoke, you can order from our menu for a choice of dinner or for some desserts for your sweet teeth out there. Tonight's special is our newest dessert: Triple Star Rod Lava Cake with Pufttop Cotton Candy! Everyone who tries one for the first time will get it on the house! Now that I said that, we're gonna start with our first singer for tonight, so please give it up for the Princess of Friendship herself, Twilight Sparkle, who will be singing "Let The Rainbow Remind You," along with her friends, the Mane 6!
*As the purple alicorn named Twilight and her friends trotted on stage, there was an uproar of excitement from the crowd, which led Pichu to assume that some of them were Bronies, or male MLP fans, who just came to see the Mane 6.*
Gypsy: Alright now! Twilight, it is truly an honor to have you with us here tonight for karaoke. How're you feeling right now?
Twilight: I should be the one to thank you, for inviting me and my friends to this karaoke, Ms. Gypsy. When I first got the invitation saying that I can bring as many friends and family as I wanted, I just knew that my friends would want to join, as well as my BBBFF, Shining Armor, my sister in law as well as a fellow princess, Cadence, and my niece, Flurry Heart, who are also in the crowd. Say hi, guys!
*spotlight shines on Shining, Cadence, and Flurry as they wave hi*
Gypsy: And do you want to say why you chose to sing "Let The Rainbow Reming You" to our lovely audience?
Twilight: Why else? It symbolizes the bond I share with my friends, which is really strong. We may not always get along, but it's a reminder for us that when we work together, we will always shine!
Pichu (in the audience; to herself): Yeah, and so do rainbows...
Lucina (in the audience): Pichu!
Pichu (in the audience): What? I like the song "Shine Like Rainbows."
Gypsy: That is a wonderful message! And with that, let's give it up for Twilight Sparkle and the Mane 6, singing "Let The Rainbow Remind You!"
*cheering as the Mane 6 get up on stage as the music starts to play*
Let The Rainbow Remind You
Sung By: The Mane 6
*Rainbow flies upward, making a trail of rainbows behind her above the audience, who looks on in amazement*
[Twilight Sparkle] Each one of us has something special, that makes us different, that makes us rare. *As she sings this, the rest of the Mane 6 trot behind her and line up on either side.*
[Fluttershy] We have a light that shines within us that we were always meant to share. *She flies upward as Rainbow flies to her and they both fly in a wavy motion past each other.*
[All] And when we come together, combine the light that shines within, there is nothing we can't do; there is no battle we can't win! *They all then go to a corner of the entire restaurant as they sing this; the spotlights follow one of them to that corner.* When we come together, there'll be a star to guide the way! It's inside us every day! See it now! See it now! *A burst of rainbows suddenly explode, leaving the audience in awe.* Let the rainbow remind you that together we will always shine! Let the rainbow remind you that forever this will be our time!
As the Mane 6 get back on stage, one of them, Fluttershy, just so happens to pass by Lucina and Pichu's table. She stops, quickly flies over to Pichu and gives her a flower, causing Pichu to blush at the yellow pegasus' gesture. She then flies back to her friends on stage.
[Twilight Sparkle] Each one of us will sometimes falter. We may stumble, we may fall.
[Rarity] But we still have a kind of magic One that will see us through it all.
*At this point, everyone in the audience who knew the song starts to sing along and start clapping*
[All] And when we come together, combine the light that shines within, there is nothing we can't do; there is no battle we can't win! When we come together, there'll be a star to guide the way! It's inside us every day! See it now! See it now! Let the rainbow remind you that together we will always shine! Let the rainbow remind you that forever this will be our time!
[Twilight Sparkle] Let the rainbow remind you that together we will always shine…
*As Twilight finishes the last verse, it's followed by a barrage of fireworks and sparklers lighting up the area, causing an abrupt roar of cheers from every corner of the room as she and her friends get off stage.*
Gypsy: One more time, let's hear it for Twilight Sparkle and the Mane 6!
Gypsy: Next up, we have our second princess singing this evening, Princess Azura! Come on over here!
*As her name is called, Azura gets up from her group table, which has Core and her daughter, Kana, and slowly walks forth as people are clapping.*
Gypsy: *seeing that the princess is a bit shy about coming forth, gets down from the stage and meets her halfway* Now, I know that singing for crowds isn't really your strong suit, but I would still like to thank you for coming out tonight. I heard you were going to sing a duet with someone else, is that right?
Azura: *slowly nods her head* Yes, I... asked Core to sing with me since she... convinced me to come out.
Core (out from the audience): COMING, HOLD UP! *runs up to meet with Gypsy and Azura* Sorry about that, my daughter is here with me tonight as well-
Gypsy: Oh no, no. It's alright; I don't mind. So... what duet are you guys, er, gals singing?
Azura: *looks at Core, then looks back at Gypsy* ...Kelly Clarkson's cover of "It's Quiet Uptown" from Hamilton.
*gasp*
Pichu (in the audience): They mean that one song from that musical? I mean, I get that it's popular, but why that?
Estelle (in the audience): I guess they just like the song.
Gypsy: Ah... huh? How come?
Azura: I just wanted to sing a song from something else, and... Well, it's the first one I liked, so we chose that. I haven't gotten the lyrics down yet, though...
Gypsy: It's fine; I can just pull down a screen with the words on it so you can just follow it. *Core and Azura goes upstage as Gypsy says this next line* Let's give a warm welcome to our duet for tonight, Azura and Core, singing Kelly Clarkson's cover of "It's Quiet Uptown." Take it away, ladies.
It's Quiet Uptown: Original by Lin-Manuel Miranda; Cover Version by Kelly Clarkson
Sung by: Azura and Core
(Essentially, the lyrics are from the original version of the song, but it's following the Kelly Clarkson cover of this song. Long story short, just play the instrumental Kelly Clarkson version while following the Lin-Manuel Miranda version of the lyrics to this song, and there you go.)
[Azura] There are moments that the words don't reach. There is suffering too terrible to name. You hold your child as tight as you can, and push away the unimaginable. The moments when you're in so deep, it feels easier to just swim down.
[Both] And so the Hamiltons move uptown and learn to live with the unimaginable.
[Core] I spend hours in the garden. I walk alone to the store, and it's quiet uptown. I never liked the quiet before. I take the children to church on Sunday, a sign of the cross at the door, and I pray. That never used to happen before.
[Both] If you see him in the street, walking by himself, talking to himself, have pity.
[Core] Philip, you would like it uptown; it's quiet uptown.
[Both] He is working through the unimaginable. His hair has gone grey. He passes every day. They say he walks the length of the city.
[Core] You knock me out, I fall apart.
[Both] Can you imagine?
[Core] Look at where we are. Look at where we started. I know I don't deserve you, Eliza, but hear me out. That would be enough. If I could spare his life, if I could trade his life for mine, he'd be standing here right now, and you would smile, and that would be enough. I don't pretend to know the challenges we're facing. I know there's no replacing what we've lost and you need time. But I'm not afraid; I know who I married. Just let me stay here by your side; that would be enough.
[Both] If you see him in the street, walking by her side, talking by her side, have pity.
[Core] Eliza, do you like it uptown? It's quiet uptown.
[Both] He is trying to do the unimaginable. See them walking in the park, long after dark, taking in the sights of the city.
[Core] Look around, look around, Eliza.
[Both] They are trying to do the unimaginable.
[Azura] There are moments that the words don't reach. There is a grace too powerful to name. We push away what we can never understand; we push away the unimaginable. They are standing in the garden, Alexander by Eliza's side. She takes his hand. It's quiet uptown.
[Core] Forgiveness. Can you imagine? Forgiveness.
[Both] Can you imagine? If you see him in the street, walking by her side, talking by her side, have pity. They are going through the unimaginable.
*As the princesses finish singing, a complete silence filled the room, making Azura worry if the audience didn't like it. Fortunately, the audience rapidly applauded them after a few seconds, leaving her relieved.*
Gypsy: Let's give it up for Azura and Core one more time everyone!
*applause*
Gypsy: Alright, calm down. I only got so much time for this job, and I'm not about to pull the brakes here. Anyways, we have our final singer for this evening, and... *looks at her list* Uh... Pichu?
*gasp*
*everyone turns to Pichu, who's looking just as shocked as the rest of the audience was*
Pichu: Y-yes...?
Gypsy: Did you sign up for solo or were you unaware until now? It's cause your name is on here for solos.
Pichu: WHAT?! LUCY! I thought you put me in a duet! Why'd you sign me up for a solo?!
Lucina: Need I remind you that you were sitting in front of the Game Cube all morning until I dragged you out?! Look, you either get up there and sing or I'm making you go up there and sing something you don't like!
Pichu: Okay, woah! Woah… Let's not get hasty here…
Gypsy: Well, well, well. This sounds to me like it's a making for a nice crowd voting interaction. Okay guys, here's the deal. *jumps off the stage* Seems like Pichu is a little bit indecisive about singing tonight, so we're gonna help her out. If y'all wanna hear her sing, give me a round of applause! Lemme hear you cheering!
Audience: *cheers for Pichu to sing, then starts chanting* Sing! Sing! Sing! Sing! Sing! Sing! Sing! Sing!
Pichu: *sigh* ...Fine. I'll do it. But just once. Don't make me do this again after this, capeesh? *gets up and walks to the stage*
*Once Pichu gave in to the crowd's chanting, they cheered for her as she made her way to the stage.*
Pichu: Hey, do you guys have a piano?
Gypsy: Yes, over in the back of the stage. *points to said location* Why?
Pichu: I'm... gonna borrow it for a minute. *jumps onto the piano seat and grabs a nearby mic* Uh, hi... guys. I, uh, guess you know who I am already by now...
*silence*
Pichu: Um... I didn't want to do this, but my friend forced me here, so...
Lucina (in the audience): HEY!
Pichu: I'm kidding, Lucy! Now that I'm here... I guess I have no choice but to sing. And tonight... I'll actually be playing... "The Climb" by Destiny Hope Cyrus, aka, Miley Cyrus. I know how to play it; I've gotten rusty, though, so please… be nice to me about it… Here I go... *takes a deep breath*
The Climb By Miley Cyrus
Sung by Pichu (& later Lucina)
(I actually made a cover of this song on SoundCloud to accompany this if you want to check it out later or use the instrumental version of the official one if my cover sounds bad)
As Pichu took a deep breath in, she puts her tiny paws on the keys and starts to play the first note of the song. A few notes in, she begins to sing into the mic, which threw everyone, including Lucina, off guard.
[Pichu] I can almost see it, that dream I'm dreaming, but there's a voice inside my head saying, "You'll never reach it."
Even with the few extra keys that were accidentally pressed, Pichu continued to play as if nothing bad was done. However, the next few words she sung, which were accompanied by an orchestra softly played in the back of the stage (though no one took notice), began to carry an emotion that no one had felt in this room until now: sadness. It was very odd, considering that the song in question wasn't particularly sad at all. The song was about life's trials and tribulations, but…
[Pichu] Every step I'm taking, every move I make feels lost, with no direction; my faith is shaken. But I, I gotta keep trying, gotta keep my head held high.
It seemed as though Pichu was telling her story through the piano, about how she suffered in the past, how she failed a lot, how she still regrets her mistakes… How all of that changed. Each key she pushed was like a part of her heart was poured into this song, causing a few to start tearing up, including Lucina herself. The images that flashed through Lucina's head now weren't pleasant ones; they didn't exactly help her either. She started to remember the day she first met Pichu. It wasn't even the nicest meeting, but the Ylissean princess thought that the Tiny Mouse Pokemon was just jealous that she was in and not her.
[Pichu] There's always gonna be another mountain. I'm always gonna wanna make it move. Always gonna be an uphill battle; sometimes I'm gonna have to lose. Ain't about how fast I get there, ain't about what's waiting on the other side. It's the climb.
Pichu's voice started to get a bit louder as she continued to sing into the mic, as if she was nervous about singing in front of a crowd and... something else that was there (I didn't know how to put this part in words. What surprised everyone the most was how angelic her voice was; sure, some shy people that eventually came out of their shell sang that well, but given most everyone's knowledge of the history surrounding the Tiny Mouse Pokémon herself, it was if she was letting her walls down in front of everyone here now, something that the crowd had never seen before.
This caused Lucina to almost completely lose her composure. Putting her head down to cover her now tear-streamed face, she looked back on what happened later that day she first met her roomate.
As soon as she got Pichu to stay outside and wait for her, she went inside the building to get her room keys. It only took her a few minutes to get the paperwork done, but while she was waiting to get her keys, she decided to look out the window behind her to make sure Pichu was where she was put and not anywhere else. Excusing herself, she left the reception desk and headed toward the window. When she peeked her head outside, however, she saw that Pichu was leaning against something and covering her face with her paws, indicating to the princess that she must've been stressed, causing her to sigh to herself. But that theory fell apart when she saw the look on the Tiny Mouse Pokemon's face; it was somewhat wet on her cheeks, but her eyes were red with puffiness.
Pichu was too busy crying to herself that she hadn't looked up to see who was watching her, but she didn't notice that Lucina now had a look of grief as she stared at the Tiny Mouse Pokemon. Lucina never thought she was going to feel grief for someone who had been awful to her earlier before.
"It's probably just me feeling a bit homesick," she told herself. Pushing those feelings aside, she shook her head and quickly looked away. Sighing again to herself, she went back to the desk and asked the receptionist to add something to her room for Pichu, deciding to take pains to add at least SOMETHING to make her new roommate feel at least content. If the rodent was going to stay with her, she should at least have her own bed.
The receptionist in question was Lilith, Windy's blind yet gentle girlfriend who's part of the main squad in the Deericorn's Pantheoners and currently the captain of the Sakura Flower Squad Division. When Lucina asked her to add some changes to her room, she gave the princess a questioning look of confusion.
"Um… I-I think I can do that," Lilith replied, "but why? Is there someone else that may stay with you?"
"It's Pichu. I left her outside while I was getting the keys for my room and… I figured that she wouldn't want to share some things with me. She'd be complaining about it nonstop."
"O-Oh… her. I… heard of her from some of my social circles. She's that rodent with a temper, right? Oop, sorry! Please don't tell her a said that! Anyway… I can see what I can do."
[Pichu] The struggles I'm facing, the chances I'm taking sometimes might knock me down, but no, I'm not breaking. I may not know it, but these are the moments that I'm gonna remember most, yeah. Just gotta keep going
As the song progressed, every person at this point wasn't without a tearful eye, crying at the heartbreaking voice, even beginning to sing along as well. Lucina couldn't take it anymore, and she burst out sobbing face down on the table, causing her fellow new friends to take notice and try to console her, as it reminded her too much of more memories she'd rather not remember.
[Pichu] And I, I gotta be strong. Just keep pushing on, 'cause there's always gonna be another mountain. I'm always gonna wanna make it move. Always gonna be an uphill battle, sometimes I'm gonna have to lose. Ain't about how fast I get there, ain't about what's waiting on the other side. It's the climb.
Hitting the instrumental bridge, Pichu rapidly pressed the keys up and down the piano as far as her paws were able to reach. From the crowd, Lucina continued to watch her roommate play, wide eyed. How come she insisted on staying inside playing video games when she could do so much more like this instead more often? She was so talented, maybe not at fighting, but how could someone who's so young be so negative, saying she threw everything away when there was so much more for her to do? The thought of all of that potential talent being thrown away… just… hurt her. It hurt her so much, and she wasn't the one wasting away… This caused her to start sobbing silently to herself again as Pichu continued to belt out the lyrics, only for her to start crying halfway through singing it.
[Pichu] There's always gonna be another mountain. I'm always gonna wanna make it move.
Without even realizing or thinking about it, Lucina made up her mind as she suddenly got up from her table and went straight for the stage to join Pichu, which surprised everyone, even the Tiny Mouse Pokémon herself.
[Lucina] Always gonna be an uphill battle. Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose!
[Pichu & Lucina] Ain't about how fast I get there, ain't about what's waiting on the other side! It's the climb!
Keep on moving! Keep climbing! Keep the faith, baby!
It's all about, it's all about the climb!
Keep the faith, keep your faith!
Finishing the last verse, Pichu looked up to see Lucina's face staring at hers so closely, almost causing her to fall off her seat. She hadn't noticed how close the princess was to her until now.
Pichu: Woah! *quickly regains her composure* Uh, Lucy? You're uh… really close to me… Was there something you wanted to-
Cutting Pichu off mid way through her sentence, Lucina quickly enveloped the Tiny Mouse Pokémon in her arms as she said this:
Lucina: "I'm sorry… I'm so sorry, Pichu. I should have seen the proper behavior when we first met. I wanted to say it from the beginning, but… I didn't know how to tell you. Could you ever forgive me?"
She was silent, maybe for a moment or two, as she looked at the princess. It hadn't been that long since she agreed to live with her; it was just a few weeks ago. Was she just getting this out now or was she just saying that? She couldn't be sure. Deciding to at least indulge her, she gave Lucina her answer.
Pichu: "It hasn't been that long, Lucina. We haven't known each other for only but a few weeks, but I will say this: I would be willing to forgive you if only you'll do the same."
Lucina: "I will."
There came an uproar of applause as the two Smashers hugged it out. It was a brief, but momentous act of kindness displayed, leaving most of the audience speechless, only being able to cheer or applaud. Even Gypsy was stunned.
Gypsy: "That… was… amazing! What a beautiful display of… I don't know what the word for it is, but I'm speechless! Ladies and gentlemen, let's hear it one more time for Pichu an Lucina!"
As the crowd continued to cheer for the two, they began to chant for an encore from the two of them. Just the two of them. Looking back at the crowd, Pichu realized that the crow was cheering for Lucy… and her. They were cheering for her! Turning to Lucina, she asked, "Would you be willing to… give the crowd one more song?"
Lucina: *looks at the crowd, then looks back a Pichu* "Let's do it."
Grabbing the nearby mics on the piano, Pichu smiled as she gave one to Lucina, happy that, even if was for just one night, she was appreciated by the crowd who didn't care for her story. Happy that her roommate was there for her. Happy that… for once, she felt love again for the first time in a long time. Now was her time to shine once more like she once did back then. Now, she could finally let her true self shine. Now… she could finally say that this is her moment.
This Is The Moment from Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde
Sung By Pichu and Lucina
(I altered the lyrics a bit; cover of the song coming soon)
Key:
Bold = both of them sing
Italics = Pichu sings
Italics Underlined = Lucina sings
[Pichu & Lucina]
This is the moment, this is the day when we send all our doubts and demons on their way. Every endeavor we have made ever is coming into play, is here and now today.
This is the moment, this is the time when the momentum and the moment are in rhyme!
[Pichu]
Give me this moment, this momentous moment!
[Lucina]
This precious chance!
[Pichu & Lucina]
We'll gather up our past, and make some sense at last!
This is the moment, when all we've done, alll of the dreaming, scheming and screaming become one.
[Lucina]
This is the day. See it sparkle and shine!
[Pichu]
Just see it shine!
[Pichu & Lucina]
When all we've lived for becomes mine.
[Pichu]
This is the moment, this is the hour when I can open tomorrow like a flower.
And with my hand to, everything I've planned to fulfill my grand design and see all my stars align!
For all these years, I've faced the world alone!
And now the time has come to prove to them I made it on my own!
[Pichu & Lucina]
This is the moment, our final test!
Destiny beckoned, we never reckoned for second best.
We won't look down, we must not fall!
This is the moment, the sweetest moment of them all.
[Lucina]
This is the moment, forget all the past!
This day or never I'll make forever this era last!
Now I will let fate guide me once more.
Now that I know life have more in store!
[Pichu]
This is the moment, damn all the odds
This day or never, I'll sit forever with the gods!
When I look back, I will always recall, moment for moment
This was the moment, the greatest moment of them all!
Sorry to leave you guys hanging like this, what with this being pretty sloppy, but by this time, I would've been done writing this and posted it today (which is Thanksgiving Day), and I have to fix this chapter as well as start on my next chapter for this story, which will be a Lucina & Pichu reacts chapter for the reveal of the rest of the roster for Ultimate, and I am NOT doing that on Thanksgiving! Maybe on Black Friday, but that's it! I might remove this part when this gets fixed; internet problems are the source here.
Fun beta fact: this chapter's title was originally going to be called "The One Time I Ate Your Dust (Because You Got Me To Try Something New)," but upon some recent reflection, that title sounded kinda stupid in my head and I figured you guys wouldn't like it either. Around that time, I got the chance to listen to the song "A Little Party Never Killed Nobody" by Fergie on a Just Dance fan's video (dunno who it was, I forgot), and I gotta be honest, the song was actually really catchy.
I even found a super awesome Danganronpa AMV with that song (sexy bitch bunny Miu is best V3 advertising voice directing waifu; if you can guess what this part means, you will have a special mention in my next chapter and you get to choose the topic for the next chapter after), but now I'm just stalling you Fetchfictioners. Point is this: keep an eye out for that notification of my newest chapter as it will come out soon.
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