Super Smash Bros adventures chapter 43
A few weeks has passed since Mario fought Hades. Mario wakes up from a good night sleep in his nice comfy bed and stretches his arms. "Good morning everyone." greeted Mario.
Mario hears no response from either of them. "Link, Pit?" called Mario.
Mario gets up from his bed, looks around the room, and Link and Pit aren't here. "Where did they go?" wonders Mario, thinking where they went. "They 're probably eating breakfast at the cafeteria."
So Mario takes a nice and refreshing shower, changes into a red shirt and blue jeans, and head to the cafeteria. Mario arrived at the cafeteria and none of the Smashers are in there. "What, where's everyone?" wonders Mario, looking around. "Everyone should be up eating breakfast now."
Mario looks around the cafeteria and the chefs aren't here also. "The chefs are gone too." surprisingly says Mario, looking around the kitchen.
Mario looks around everywhere else in the Mansion and still can't find them. "Did everyone go on a mission?" wonders Mario, scratching his head. "Maybe Sakurai is here."
Mario goes to Sakurai's office and he's not in there. "Sakurai is gone also. Everyone is gone. Did Master and Crazy Hand take them again?" wonders Mario, hoping it doesn't happen. "Can't be since I checked everywhere already and there's no Smash Portal. Maybe everyone went to Smash city or somewhere without me."
Mario makes a Smash Portal to Smash city and went in. When Mario left all of the everyone went out from Sakurai's Smash Portal "Ok everyone. Lets get this party set up until Mario comes back." announces Peach. "Everyone get into their groups and lets get started."
So everyone split into teams. Link, Pit, Charizard, Little Mac, Robin, Luigi, Mr. Game and Watch, Donkey Kong, and Marth goes to the ballroom to decorate. Peach, Zelda, Samus, Jiggly Puff, Wii Fit Trainer, Rosalina, Palutena, Lucina, Corrin, and Bayonetta went to get food ready. Bowser, Yoshi, Wario, Ganondorf, King Dedede, Meta Knight, R.O.B., Dark Pit, Mewtwo, Falco, and Lucario went to get all of the gifts they got Mario for. Kirby, Pikachu, Diddy Kong, Ness, Lucas, Olimar, Toon Link, Villager, and the Koopalings went to get the party games ready. And Fox, Ike, Greninja, Duck Hunt, Captain Falcon, , Shulk, Sonic, Mega-Man, Pac-Man, Ryu, and Cloud went to lookout for Mario. Mario arrived at Smash city. Mario walks around and found the lookout group. "There you guys are. Have you seen the others?" asks Mario.
"Everyone else are at a mission." replies Cloud, winking at the lookout group.
"We were just shopping around here." says Pac-Man.
"Lets go back so we can have a battle." says Mario.
"Um… not yet." stutters Sonic. "How about we stay and play bowling?"
"That's fine then." replies Mario. "I do really want to battle though."
"We can battle when we get back." says Ryu.
So Mario and the lookout group head to the Bowling alley. After a long day of bowling, Mario and friends head back to the mansion. "I can't believe you got two Turkeys in a row!" Pac-Man says to Mario.
"I can't believe it, either," the plumber admits.
"So, you want to go get some ice cream?" asks Greninja.
Mario thinks, and then shakes his head. "I think I want to head back to the mansion."
"How about the arcade?" Pac-Man asks, now a little worried.
"Nah." says Mario. "I'm a little tired…"
Unbeknownst to Mario, the others in the group are rapidly texting the other Smashers in the mansion, seeing if everything is ready.
Shulk checks his phone. "They're not ready yet." he whispers to Ryu. "Apparently, some people can't find their gifts, and there was a little… mishap with the cake. We need more time!"
"Then you stall Mario, while the rest of us help the others…" whispers Ryu.
"On it!" Shulk whispers and they head up the front drive of the mansion.
The moment they enter the mansion, Mario thinks he hears noise coming from the ballroom. He heads in that direction when a hand claps his shoulder.
"Mario! Wait!" Shulk says, turning the plumber to face him.
"Shulk. Is something wrong?" Mario asks.
"Uh, well." Shulk furrows his brow in thought. "I challenge you to a brawl!"
Mario perks up. "I never turn down a challenge!" he declares, and they head to the match setup area.
Meanwhile, Cloud, Ryu, Pac-Man, and the others in the lookout group burst into the main hall, out of breath.
"You guys better hurry up, because Mario's in the mansion." Cloud says.
Gasps and "Oohh's" flew through the room, and everyone continued their work at double-speed.
"Where's the cake?" asks Pac-Man.
"Kirby ate it!" Pit cries. "Peach is making another one as we speak!"
"Where is Sonic's gift?" Wii Fit Trainer asks.
The blue hedgehog speeds up to her. "Right here!"
Back in the fight room, Shulk and Mario have already teleported to Guar Plains, a lush, wide plain flanked by cliffs. A metal creature stands in the distance, as if watching the fight.
On the word 'Go', both fighters deploy their best tactics.
"Speed!" Shulk's boots glow green with the power of the Manado, and he dashes towards Mario.
"Ah!" Mario jumps and lands a kick to Shulk's head, and the seer skids backward, kicking up dust.
"I've gotta make sure this fight lasts awhile…" Shulk mutters to himself, "Even if I don't win…" He runs towards Mario again.
Mario shoots fireballs, but Shulk leaps over them and delivers a quick back-slash.
"Argh!" Mario cries out.
Shulk and Mario duck and dodge past each other like ninjas, attacking without hesitation.
Suddenly, Shulk stops short when he hears a gravelly, metallic voice.
"Fancy meeting you here, Monado boy!"
The seer's heart drops into his stomach when a massive, metal monster lands on the rocky cliffs.
"Metal Face!" Shulk growls, anger boiling inside him. With him here, the fight is surely not going to end in his favor, especially since that mechanical menace tends to favor Shulk's opponents over him.
Mario looks from Shulk to Metal Face, deciding which to attack. Then he charges forward, rejoining the fight.
Metal Face slashes at the two fighters while throwing insults their way, or just distracting them.
"What do you say we stop this guy first before continuing our fight?" Shulk asks Mario.
Mario clenches a fist. "Sounds good to me."
They both charge, delivering blow after blow to the metal monster's body.
Suddenly, Shulk stops mid-swing. "A vision…"
"I love the feel of the wind in my claws!" Metal Face taunts, and slashes left and right.
"Aahh!" Mario screams, but Shulk manages to deflect Metal Face's claw with a swipe of his blade.
"Ooh, looks like Monado boy's been practicing!"
"You're finished!" Shulk declares, and swings the Monado in a wide arch. Metal Face sparks with electricity, then explodes, tearing the very air to shreds! Some of the rocky terrain is destroyed, and Mario and Shulk fall until they reach safer ground.
Panting, Shulk slowly rises to his feet and grips his sword. "Can't let it end…" Shulk says, adjusting the Monado. "Shield!" A yellow glow surrounds Shulk's body. He'll stay in this fight as long as he can. He has to give the Smashers more time.
Shulk and Mario dash forward, gritting their teeth. Both launch their strongest attacks, determination unwavering. Mario's fist strikes Shulk's head, while Shulk's glowing blade hits Mario's chest.
Both combatants are thrown backwards, destined for the blast zone.
Back in the hustle and bustle of the ballroom, things are finally starting to look up. Peach places a beautiful ten-layer pink and white cake on the table. The presents are organized nicely. Tons of red and blue balloons float in the air, and streamers hang like wall flowers over everyone's heads.
"Looks good everyone." says Sakurai.
"I can't wait to see Mario's face when he sees all this." says Pit.
The door opens, but it is only Shulk. "You guys ready? I told Mario that someone else wants to fight him, but he's growing impatient."
"No! We're all set!" Sakurai says. "Go get him."
Shulk nods when he hears footsteps coming down the hall. "On second thought, better get into position," and he runs to his hiding place.
Mario walks down the hall, thinking to himself. "Everyone sure is acting strange today…" He turns towards the ballroom. "Wonder if anyone's in here…"
He opens the double doors and is met with pitch-blackness. Then, an explosion of light and sound bursts into being as the Smashers reveal themselves.
"Surprise! Happy Birthday Mario!"
Confetti cannons erupt and the kids blow on their birthday whistles. Some of Mario's friends pat him on the back and congratulate him on another year around the sun.
Mario's jaw drops in shock, and happiness overpowers all of his other emotions, the tiredness, and the impatience. So this is what they were doing all this time! "Aww, thanks guys." He says, but he can barely get the words out. "You… You shouldn't have!"
"You're the mascot of Nintendo, and our friend." Sakurai says, "So we want to make this a really special birthday."
"Thank you. Thanks so much!" happily says Mario.
"Now that Mario's here, let's celebrate!" announces Peach, raising her arms in the air as if she were addressing the subjects of her kingdom.
Everyone cheers and Mario takes in what the Smashers have done. Some Smashers enjoy the buffet of sweets laid out before them, while trying to keep Yoshi and Kirby from inhaling all the cookies and candy. The kids are lined up for games, and after an hour or so, Mario opens his presents.
Mario opens his last gift, from Ryu, and finds some karate gear. "This looks awesome," he says, holding up the uniform for everyone to snap pictures. "Thanks, Ryu."
"Not a problem," Ryu answers.
After a while, the party winds down and everyone heads to their rooms. Mario is the only one left.
"Hey Mario. Lets get going." says Link.
The red plumber shakes his head. "You guys go without me. I need to do something right quick."
Link and Pit nod, and head to their room. Mario goes outside and looks up at the stars, which twinkle like jewels. This sight always calms him down after a wild day like today, helping him forget his turmoil of emotions.
"I knew you'd be here."
Mario looks behind him and finds the one and only Palutena. "I always go here." says Mario. "You know that."
Palutena giggles. "So, what are you thinking this time?" She stands next to him. "Bet I can guess."
Mario thinks this a little unfair since the goddess has clairvoyance, but he smiles. "It's just… Everyone put together this amazing party for me, but is it really for me? I mean…" he thinks of what to say, and Palutena waits patiently. "Do I really deserve this?"
"Of course you deserved it, Mario." says Palutena. "You saved us twice and you help everyone, even if the Dark Energy took over you, you still saved us!"
"That's just it!" Mario protests. "I know I'm Nintendo's mascot and everything, but is that why they made it so amazing? Because I'm the mascot and I saved everyone?"
Palutena then realizes what Mario might be feeling. "Oh no… I didn't mean…" she twittles her fingers and takes a deep breath. "The Smashers do know the real you." She closes her eyes. "I know you love spaghetti, you like board games and sports, and that you're just a little bit scared of spiders. And I'm sure the other Smashers know you, too! …Well, maybe not that last one, but still…"
Mario smiles and silently thanks the goddess. He gazes into her eyes for a moment… another… then another… There's someone who cares…
Mario wants to say something to her, and he wonders… is it time?
"Mario?" asks Palutena.
Startled, the plumber quickly turns away. "Huh? Nothing! I mean- we should go inside before someone sees us like this."
Palutena smiles, thinking of all the teasing the other Smashers tend to do. "Agreed." she says, and walks inside.
On the way to his room, Mario can't help but think how lucky he is to have friends like the Smashers. They had helped him move on from Peach. Maybe they'd help him with Palutena…