A/N: This is it. Today is the day. The number of this chapter does not affect my excitement. Actually, when I wrote this intro, it was Tuesday XD. But this is (hopefully) being uploaded on Friday, October Third. The release date SSB 3DS overseas. Actually, probably Thursday, so that people actually see it instead of just playing the actual game XD. Anyways, it's been a long journey, but we made it. Don't worry, like the title of the chapter said, this is just the beginning of this story. And maybe the start of another soon enough.
Chapter 13: The Beginning
Today was a very special day in Smash-City. It was a very early, and nobody was about. At least, usually nobody was. But today was different. There was a certain air about. Like the days leading up to Christmas, very festive. The sky was a light violet, and the street lamps that were spread across the town were glowing bright white.
Like I said, usually, at 5:00 in the morning, nobody would be up. Except the Wii Fir Trainers and whoever they chose to accompany them for their morning excersizes today. It was usually Wario. I wonder why? Anyways, today was different. At this time, the Snashers started funneling out of their houses, along with the other residents of the place. Ever since the swarm was expelled, everything was magically repaired, as if there was some magical being from a different universe altogether made it fixed because they were too lazy to think of anything else.
Mario was wearing his fanciest outfit: blue overalls with a red shirt and a red hat. Obviously. Anyways, Mario was excited. They had already met the rest of the newcomers, who seemed like nice people. Shulk quickly made himself known within the smashers, making new good friends with the other sword wielders. Mario didn't really appreciate always being countered with his foresight, but apparently even the foresight can be countered, as Marth demonstrated in his first battle with Shulk. That boy has too quick reflexes. Duck Hunt dog was a surprise to most, but many people stopped doubting him when they saw the gang of Western gunmen behind him.
Dark Pit had quick an attitude, but not to the point to seriously annoy Mario. Him and Pit did get into quite a lot of skirmishes, which often ended in some building being destroyed. Bowser Jr. and the koopalings seriously troubled him. And Dr. Mario... He didn't even know how to explain that.
Anyways, the Smashers entered the stadium, and sat down in their spots. The original smashers took their seats near the podium near the middle of the stage.
The chattering was real. Everyone was jittery; I doubt everyone even got any sleep last night. Except Link. He slept like a dog. A Duck Hunt Dog.
"Ahem..." Mario cleared his throat on the microphone, and everyone grew quiet. "So, who's ready for the first day of Smashing?" He put his hands up, and everyone started cheering. "To all of the returning people, you all know how this works. And to the newcomers, prepare to have the time of your life!" The Newcomers were sitting in their own section of the stadium, and everyone applauded them.
Samus took the podium. "So, this is how it's gonna go down..." After a few minutes of Samus telling about every detail that she deemed necessary, the Smashers headed out to the training grounds. They would randomly be put into one match just to celebrate the start of the Smash Tournament. People from all of their universes would be there watching as well. The rest of the city was busy setting up floats of the Smashers.
A few hours after they started training, visitors started entering with the universal portals. Everyone from Daisy to Midna was there. Once everyone arrived, the parade started. The franchise each had one float celebrating them. The floats varied in all shapes in sizes. Each franchise had their own little moment of fame, and some even had special visitors on their floats as well. Like, Link decided to bring on Lana, Agitha, and Malon onto the float, much to Zelda's dismay. He didn't notice though. Meanwhile, Luigi brought Daisy, and everyone started chanting "KISS KISS KISS" when they were on. It was beautiful.
Vendors were selling sweets, like crystallized heartpiece candy to caramelled Bulbord. Everyone gained at least five pounds that day.
After the parade, they had battles, letting the Newcomers test their mettle against the veterans for the first time. They weren't bad either. At the very end, there was an All-Star battle between Mario, Link, Kirby, and Pikachu. Who won? I'll never tell.
It was now about 11:30 at night, and everyone was gathered in the stadium. There was a giant timer on the giant screen where they usually display percentages and stocks.
"Alright guys!" Mario said into the mic, again. This time, they didn't hear; they were too excited. "Um... Hello? Guys?" Mario feebly watched as the rest of the smashers dabbled in and I'm about who-knows what. The special guests were there too.
"EVERYBODY SHUT UP!" Peach screamed, immediately silencing the whole stadium. "Thank you!" She said, sitting down.
"Well, yes. Uh, thank you Peach." Mario said. He looked at the clock. Five minutes until midnight. Just enough time. "We all hope you enjoyed the festivities that were brought upon today." Mario said. Everyone clapped, right on cue. "Yes, well, we are happy to announce that the game is being released in a little under five minutes!" More cheering. "Indeed! Today is a historical day in smash history. I don't think I've ever seen such a wonderful cast of people participating in this tournament, and I believe that everyone who's in it definitely deserves their spots. When I started this tournament long ago, I never thought that it would reach a level of where we are today." A very large amount of cheering, with a couple of whistles as well. "Thank you. I mean it." He took off his hat and bowed. "Now, without-" he was cut short with a large fanfare playing, and saw that the at zero. Everyone started cheering, and running all over the place to meet their friends. Link and his band had teamed up with Bowser's band and had started playing the main theme with a rock vibe. Mario's voice was completely drowned out.
Mario chuckled. "Let the Smashing... Begin." The Smash tournament had officially started.
A/N: So this chapter was just a nice little look at what happens when the new game is released. It's a bit short compared to my usual chapters, but I only had a couple of minutes to write this, and I'm happy with the result. Anyways, don't worry, the game releasing will not get in the way of the story, since I write the story during the weekdays, and I play during the weekend. Next chapter will be out within the next few weeks! It will also explain "A Smashing Time" I'm more detail. Until next chapter!
