OMG! Finally! A oneshot that has all three of the boys in it! It took me long enough, right? Yeah, I know. But I've got so many different ideas in my head…not that they all get typed out…but they are there! Floating around in my mostly empty head!
Important Info:
1) Meta Knight is based on the anime Hoshi no Kaabii, where he's more of a father figure to Kirby
2) Lucario is female and Greninja is male
Disclaimer: Still not mine, will never be mine, and that's okay.
Itty Bitty
Sum: They're not small, they're fun sized!
~ ~ ~ Us ~ ~ ~
Special Smash. You either loved it or hated it.
Ike was vocally against the Special Smashes. Marth didn't particularly care for it.. Meta Knight just bared with it.
Today's Special Smash was Mini and Heavy an odd combination to be sure.
And the Popstar resident was one of six Smashers to be selected for the match. While the puffball held no strong opinion for Special Smashes, he was invested in winning the match.
But he really hated being smaller then normal for various reasons.
It felt like the longest two minutes of his life. Meta Knight finished 2nd to Pikachu. Apparently, the two's small stature was a unexpected advantage in the match, allowing them to avoid quite a few close calls.
With the match over, the Smashers exited the stage.
~ ~ ~ Us ~ ~ ~
Meta Knight frowned as they returned to the transportation room immediately noticing that their size was still incredibly small.
"What's going on!?" Pit exclaimed. He rapidly looked from side to side. The other five Smashers, unable to hear the question, made their way to Meta Knight's platform which was close enough to the middle. They would've gone to Shulk's but the researcher had already headed towards the puffball's.
"What happened?" Shulk questioned once they all stood together.
"Isn't it obvious, boy?" The dark lord scowled. "Something happened to cause the machine not to reverse the desizing."
The Captain of the Royal Guards picked up Pikachu and started petting him. "Or maybe it's one of Crazy Hand's pranks?"
The door to the transportation room flew open. Mario and a handful of Smashers stood in the doorway ready to congratulate the winner, but stopped seeing the small six fighters. "MAMA-MIA!"
Marth and Rock crowded around the platform.
"Oh dear."
"You alright, Shulk?"
The researcher nodded. "Yeah. I'm okay."
The Goddess of Light leaned over the robot, her smile wide. "Oh Pit! Look how cute you are! You're like a fairy! Sheik you have to see this!" She disappeared from their vision only to drag said Smasher over.
Pit's face turned red as the sheikah looked at him, her eyes twinkling in amusement. And then she saw Ganondorf. The Bearer of Power gritted his teeth, meeting the ruby eyes coldly.
She busted out laughing.
The gathered Smashers gawked at Sheik, as the shiekah warrior was known to be very serious and until this point no one had ever heard her laugh.
Ganondorf felt an eyebrow twitch.
Pit whined, "Sheik! Don't laugh at me!"
"I don't think it's you she's laughing at." Mario stated.
Pikachu patted the angel's arm, attempting to reassure him. "Pika chu..."
Palutena smiled brightly as she scooped up the small dark lord. "Who's an adorable dark lord? Who is? Huh? You are!"
Ganondorf growled and struggled in the grip. "You damnable Goddess! Put me down this instant!"
Instead she skipped out of the room, giggling as the Bearer of Power yelled and cursed at her. Sheik heard Peach's name as she passed by.
"Wait, Lady Palutena! What about me?!" Pit cried at the exiting Goddess. "Ugh..."
"Chu..." The electric mouse echoed, ears flattening.
Rock held out his hands for Shulk. The Monado wielder climbed up asking, "Rock do you mind if I take a closer look inside of you?"
"Well," The blue robot straighten. "I suppose so. You're smaller size would give you a better view of some parts of me." They immediately went into discussing how the size compared to Alph and Olimar's when they were on PNF-404
Marth held out his hands for their smaller knight to climb into. "Meta Knight?"
"Perhaps it would be in our best interest to determine a place I may be so as not to hinder your movement." The Popstar resident replied.
"Yes...how about just sitting on my head for now?"
"Are you comfortable with that, Your Highness?"
The emperor smiled, "Of course." He raised his hand and let the puffball climb up. Meta Knight clung to the golden tiara as the swordsman turned to address the plumber. "Mario, do you need help with the others?"
Mario took his cap off and knelt down, letting Mr. Game & Watch climb in, followed by Pikachu. "No I don't think so..." He sighed. "With Master Hand out for the time being, there's no telling when you guys will return to normal. I doubt we'll find Crazy Hand, but I'll tell some of the others to keep an eye out for him. And I'll get Fox and Falco to work on this...probably some of the others too."
"I can help!" Rock offered. Shulk nodded from his spot on the robot's hands.
"Hey Sheik?" The angel waved the Smasher over. "Can I hang with you until this is figured out? I don't want to know what Lady Palutena is doing to Ganondorf..."
The sheikah warrior seemed surprised, but it was hard to tell with the scarf covering her face. "...very well."
With everyone taken care of, Marth exited with the now smaller Meta Knight. "I suppose the rest of your matches will be canceled."
"It is reasonable to say that."
The Emperor of Akaneia made his way to the VIP* in order to find Ike.
He spotted Ike immediately as many Smashers had vacated the room once the match was over.
"Ike!"
The Crimea native halted his conversation with Robin and Zelda. "Oh, hey...Meta Knight?!"
"What happened?" The tactician questioned.
"It would seem that the transportation pads…have a technical issue." The Popstar resident replied.
Ike looked at him then Marth. "Crazy Hand?"
"Most likely."
"He's done something similar before?" Robin glanced between them.
They all paused as an announcement ran through the stadium. Mario was letting the audience know due to an unexpected situation some matches that were scheduled for the day would be canceled and replaced with longer breaks between.
"Guess it would be too hard to get a new lineup so quickly." Ike commented.
The tactician cleared his throat. "So, about Crazy Hand?"
"An yes, well when Master Hand leaves, his brother tends to...have a little harmless fun...There were a few other incidents, but again they were harmless." Zelda informed him. She glanced at the small knight. "I can look into some spells that may reverse it. However, I can't promise any results."
"Your offer is appreciated, but I will politely decline, Your Majesty."
"Is there an issue with the magic here?"
Zelda turned to the dual wielder. "The magic that Master Hand and Crazy Hand is...is difficult to describe. I find that there are traces of Hyrulian in there as well as Twili magic. However, there are many that I do not recognize. Perhaps you've felt residue of their magic around the area?"
As she spoke the knight, vanguard, and emperor could see Robin's eyes light up. "Yes! Both Bubbles and I have! We were just discussing it yesterday and came up with a few theories-"
"Come on," the Crimea native gently pushed Marth towards the exit as the two started trading explanations. "I have a feeling they aren't going to be leaving anytime soon."
"I concur." The blue puffball stated. With that, the three left behind two magic wielders in deep conversation.
"What shall we do?" Marth asked.
"What can't you do?" Ike retaliated, looking at their knight.
"Unfortunately, there are quite a few tasks that I am unable to do, in part to this development."
The vanguard blinked. "Right...okay...umm...I've got a Smash Run in the late afternoon."
"I have a Team Match in an hour, then a For Glory two hours after it."
"That's about the time for my Smash Run."
Meta Knight hummed.
"Well, Meta Knight can stay with me during your matches and we'll switch later." Ike stated.
"Sounds reasonable." The emperor replied. "Is that alright Meta Knight?"
The Star Warrior frowned behind his mask. "…I suppose it will be acceptable…however I am more than comfortable to remain alone. You two need not concern yourself with me."
The two shared a glance.
"You're kidding, right?" The Crimean native asked, but shook his head. "Sorry, Meta Knight you're stuck with us." He laughed lightly.
"Indeed." The Emperor of Akaneia grinned as he heard their knight sigh. Noticing the time, the three set out to grab something to eat. It was a quick trip to the cafeteria and then to their room with Marth having a small plate along side his own plate. Upon entering their room, Meta Knight glided to his bed, and removed his accessories.
Marth set the tray on the ground before gracefully following suit. The Crimea native sat down, immediately digging into his lunch.
The Emperor of Akaneia helped their knight to the ground in order to eat. He set the small plate before the puffball. Marth proceeded to cut his sandwich in half, then one of the pieces he cut again before placing it before the shrunken Smasher. It was still a little large but nothing the Star Warrior couldn't handle. They conversed about the coming matches, having already accepted the fact the small Smashers wouldn't return to normal until Master Hand returned; this evening at best and the next day at worst.
"I wonder where he goes..." Ike muttered after finishing his meal.
"Who?"
"Master Hand...and Crazy Hand."
"Crazy Hand probably makes himself scarce so whatever he did lasts longer."
Meta Knight nodded. "Yes, that would make the most sense."
He was met with two identical surprised looks.
"Sense? Crazy Hand?"
The Crimea native shook his head, "That's something I never would've associated him with."
"Indeed." Marth agreed, and the Star Warrior chuckled.
Eventually, the emperor left for his match, leaving Ike and Meta Knight. The shrunken Smasher stated he did not particularly wish to leave the room. Marth understood, though he did wonder what Peach would do, while the vanguard snickered.
The glare leveled at him wasn't nearly as effective when he was smaller causing more laughter.
The two remained in their room. They conversed a little more before Ike mentioned he was going to take a nap. The puffball clamored to his own bed, watching as the other collapsed on his back. Silence quickly blanketed the room.
He waited until he was sure the vanguard was asleep before attempting to grab his book to read. It was a troublesome as the book was as big as him now, but Meta Knight got it propped up against his pillow and began reading. He'd gotten through a few chapters, when their door opened and the Emperor of Akaneia slipped in.
"Hmmm?" Ike stirred from his bed. "Oh, hey Marth. That was fast."
"Not really. Peach caught me on the way out asking about Meta Knight." He shot their knight an amused grin. "I talked her out of coming to see you."
"That is most appreciated, Your Highness."
"I figure it would be." He unclasped Falchion and set it beside the door, knowing in less than two hours he'd be on his way out.
Meta Knight watched as he circled around and poked Ike, who had yet to fully move from his bed. "Tired already?"
The vanguard swatted the hand away with a smile. "Just resting my eyes."
Marth shook his head, "Yes, yes...how silly of me to think otherwise. Meta Knight...is that the second book in the series?"
"Yes, Your Highness. When I am finished you may have it."
"Thank you. I've nearly finished the first one."
"Geez, with both of you reading the series, maybe I should check it out."
The Popstar resident watched as they talked about the book and books in general. He frowned when the emperor sat down on the edge of Ike's mattress.
"Your Highness, Ike."
They paused, giving him their attention.
"Neither of you are obligated to stay and keep me company." Meta Knight stated. "I will be fine."
The two Smashers exchanged looks.
"Meta Knight..." The emperor smiled. "We're happy to stay here with you."
"Yeah." Ike nodded. "We want to be here. Not by any obligation aside from the fact that you're our friend and...well, we care about you."
The shrunken Smasher looked between the two, then shook his head. How quickly he'd forgotten how deep their love went. "Thank you."
~ ~ ~ Bonus 1 ~ ~ ~
When Ike returned from his Smash Run he found a sight to behold.
Marth was napping on his bed, with the Popstar Warrior settled in his arms sleeping away.
What really warmed his heart was when the puffball snuggled into the emperor's arms, releasing a content sigh.
~ ~ ~ Bonus 2 ~ ~ ~
As they sat down to dinner, with Marth providing their knight with a small plate and small portion of food Meta Knight frowned as he held the fork. Ike busted out laughing, thankfully without any food in his mouth. The emperor attempted to refrain from laughing as well, but couldn't and joined the vanguard.
The Popstar resident huffed and glared at the utensil as if it was the source of his problem.
~ ~ ~ Bonus 3 ~ ~ ~
It was time to retire for the day and Meta Knight had yet to return to normal size. Marth was by his own bed, pulling back the covers when the Crimea native fell into a fit of laughter.
Both he and Meta Knight sent confusing stares at their friend.
"It's just...the pillow...is...the perfect...size!" Ike chocked out between laughter. (*)
The Emperor of Akaneia snickered.
Said pillow was thrown at Ike's face a beat later.
~ ~ ~ ? ~ ~ ~
He stood before the quiet village, gazing at the moon. He knew his target would be here tonight. It had taken too long to find him. He'd spent the last tournament searching for him, knowing that he was out there.
And now...now he found him.
He scanned the rooftops before finding a lone figure up there. A smile found its way on his face. At last.
He jumped and landed on the rooftop opposite of his target. For a while neither spoke.
It was his target that caved in first, mostly out of curiosity. "...you seem familiar."
"I hope I would be." He replied. He clasped his hands behind his back. "You know me in a different form."
Silence.
Then, "Why have you come?"
He chuckled. "Isn't it obvious? It took quite a while to track you down. I regret I was unable to contact you for the last tournament. And if I may be so bold, now that I've found you I want you back."
...
"Never by force. But know that I and my brother would like for you to return."
(*) As discussed in Slumber Party
Wouldn't a small, pocket size Meta Knight be adorable?
I think so.
He would offer sagely advice and +50 Cuteness.
Some bonus scenes mainly because I couldn't fit them in anywhere without making this incredibly long, but I wanted to add them.
As for the fourth scene, well…I would hope it's obvious as to what's going on. But just in case, Master Hand has found Mewtwo and is asking for him to return to the tournament. I believe that during Brawl, he couldn't locate the pokemon and couldn't get in contact with him until now.