This is chapter two of my story. Enjoy.
It is up to the Smash Brothers to find new members to help defeat the devious 'Hands' and restore peace once again to the Nintendoverse. But the problem is, who are they going to get? Will the nominees accept? And will they be able to get enough in time before the next tournament? So many questions, and no answers. This is not looking good for out heroes.
A familiar melody cascades through the fields of a well known kingdom, enticing the ears of a most faithful steed. Upon hearing his notes this mare races across the fields to rendezvous with its most truthworthy partner. The elven-eared hero spots his horse coming up quickly, its hoofs beating against the dirt road, vigorously, as it tries to reach him with daunting speed. He can't help by smile as his horse's actions, it is amusing to see how much Epona has grown to love him. When the mare is no more then ten feet away our swash-buckling Hero of Time leaps into the air and grabs hold of the reins as his horse passes underneath him.
"Okay Epona, we have to get to the castle quickly." he says as he comfortably positions himself on the saddle. "We have urgent business to discuss with Zelda." he tells his horse as if she could really understand him
"Hyah." he commands, slapping the hide of his horse and causing it took take off toward its destination.
However, as Link swiftly makes his way toward the castle he is unaware that a pair of eyes is watching him from afar. The dark aura resonating from those eyes could scare small children (and most like the bearer of those eyes would enjoy that).
"Now I wonder why the so called 'Hero of Time' is so swiftly heading toward the castle? Maybe this 'urgent business' can be used to my advantage. I should most definitely follow. It has been some time since I have visited the castle, and I am most certain that I will get a very warm welcome." he says, chuckling evilly under his breath.
He rises from his hiding place and slowly, but surely makes his way toward Hyrule Castle.
"Why do I have a do this?" wonders a strange, green-clad plumber "Oh, Mario gets to ask Peach while I have a to talke to Bowser." he mutters, looking sheepishly up at the monstrous castle that is home to the Koopa King.
"I can not a believe that Mario talked me into this. I must be outta my mind." he mutters
Since the drawbridge was up (as always) Luigi was forced to throw a large rock to get any reply. At first nothing happens so Luigi tries again. Once again there is no reply, so he tries once more. When there is still no answer Luigi gives up and starts to walk away.
"I guess that no one is a home. Oh well, I tried." he says as he begins to walk a little quicker.
But lord and behold the drawbridge should drop and in the entrance stands none other than the Koopa King himself, in all his turtle/dinosaur/dragon glory.
"What do you want!" he booms, instantly stopping Luigi in his tracks
Luigi slowly turns around to the heavy booming of footsteps as Bowser approaches him. Fire seems to seep from Bowser's nostrils as pent up anger slowly seeps out.
"I hope that Bowser has a taken his anger management course." so says the easily frightened plumber
The steps get louder as Bowser's lumbering form gets closer. One last mighty step now shows Bowser to be right up in the face of Luigi, towering over him with his impressive height and bulk, his reptilian muscles bulging ever so slightly as he breaths, obviously trying to keep from roasting the poor hero before he can say anything.
"I asked you a question!" he bellows "WHAT DO YOU WANT YOU PATHETIC PLUMBER!" he roars
The sheer force of the roar knocks Luigi off his feet, but it was that movement that got Luigi's blood pumping. He slowly stands up and builds up all the courage that his tiny body can muster and says
"I came give to offer you a proposition." he begins, trying is best to keep his voice even "Uh, me and...uh Mario would like to offer you the chance for you to become a...uh...Super Smash Brother." he says, squeaking the last part
Bowsers eyes narrow at the small plumber as he complicates the offer. Bowser's mind rakes with the idea of become a Super Smash Brother. He knows very well what that title would mean, however that would mean he would have to give up his reign for power. After about a minute off thinking though a dark smile appears on the Koopa Kings face, and that smile sends chills down the spine of Luigi.
"I would be delighted." he replies in a strangely calm voice
"Come on!" so pleads a small pink puffball
"No." replies a large penguin with a large hammer
"Please!" the pink puffball begs
"I said no." replies the penguin
"It'll be fun." Kirby suggests
"I'd rather have a root-canal." he says
"What's that?" Kirby asks
King Dedede sighs as his friend's utter naïveté. Sure, he likes Kirby, and is indebted to the small pink ball, but the kid is so dense. He sometimes can't believe that Kirby is a Star Warrior. It's like talking to a wall with super-cool powers sometimes.
"Please, pretty please, please!" he begs "With sugar, and cherries, and chocolate, and banana, and strawberries, and..." he begins, but soon starts to drool profusly because he's making himself hungery.
"Why in the world would I want to join?" he asks
At that moment the small little hamster (that strangely resembles Pikachu) in Kirby's mind begins to run on its little wheel and Kirby comes up with a bright idea.
"Well, everyone in all the universes would see you. And if you're a good Smasher you could be famous."
"Famous?" he asks
"Yeah...just imagine. Everyone in all the Nintendoverse wanting your autograph. You'd be a celebrity and a king." he says
King Dedede's head begins to swell with pride (not literally) as the thoughts of being famous the 'universe over' fill his mind.
"Alright, I'll do it." he proclaims, walking off with his mind racing
"He is so vain" says Kirby with a smirk "But I wish I knew what 'vain' meant." he asks himself
Yep, like talking to a wall.
"So what's your answer?" asks a pink balloon that has a little vanity problem
"The offer sounds promising, but I am already the most powerful pokemon on the planet. I have no need to increase me strength further." he replies
Jigglypuff gives him a 'you must be kidding' look before saying
"I wouldn't say that."
"What do you mean?" he asks calmly
"Well I'm just saying that, oh, maybe a certain electric mouse may be stronger than you." she replies, trying hard to hide a smile after she sees the look on Mewtwo's face
"You must be joking! There is no way humanly, or pokemonly possible that...that mere Pikachu of that trainer could possibly be more powerful than I!" he bellows
Jigglypuff smirked she had pushed his button.
"Yeah. And I could even say that maybe...I'm stronger than you. I am a Smasher after all." she says
"WHAT! THAT IS ABSURD! YOU OF ALL CREATURES MORE POWERFUL THAN I! THE THOUGHT IS LAUGHABLE! JUST BECAUSE YOU ARE PART OF A GROUP OF FIGHTERS FROM ACROSS THE WORLDS DOES NOT MEAN THAT YOU ARE ANY MORE POWERFUL THAN I, MEWTWO!" he roars mentally
"Well you don't have to yell." she says, cleaning out the ring in her ears, though technically it's in her head. "And besides, it's a group of fighters from across the universes. That means more."
"No it does not." he replies, trying to calm himself
"Yeah it does." she says "The Master Hand picked us because he thought we were some of the most powerful fighters ever. But since he didn't pick you, that must mean you're..." she stated, but didn't get to finish before Mewtwo erupted again
"That fool glove didn't dare to choose ME! Me, Mewtwo, the most powerful pokemon ever born! Yet he found it just to choose you and that Pikachu!"
"In a nutshell." she replied
Mewtwo started to twitch, and for a second there Jigglypuff thought he would have a seizure. But then he roared again
"I'll show that interdimensional fool! I am powerful! More powerful than any other being in this, or any universe!" so bellowed the self obsessed pokemon
And as he continued to rant, Jigglypuff knew she had him hook line and sinker. A small grin played across her face at her victory
"You really think I'm strong enough?" asks a pint size electric pokemon.
"Of course. I wouldn't be asking you to join if I didn't." replies his evolved form
"But I can't really control myself sometimes. How am I suppose to fight if I hurt myself more than the other person." Pichu asks
"So nobody's perfect. You may not be the most powerful pokemon around, but you are the fastest. When it comes to speed you make me look like a Snorlax." Pikachu says, consoling his little buddy
"Well I guess so." Pichu replies, still not fully convinced
"Hey, why don't you come with me and we'll see what the other Smashers think. But I'm sure they'd agree." Pikachu says
"Okay." comes the nervous pre-evolved form
"Incoming Message." states the robotic overseer of the dreadnot class ship, The Great Fox
"Who is it Rob?" the blue falcon of the team asks
"Confirming...it is Fox." Rob responds
"Hey guys." comes Fox as his head appears on the view screen
"Yo Fox. You're finally back. What took ya so long?" Falco asks
"Well kinda got caught up with some old friends. But right now I got something I need to ask ya." he says
"Yeah, what?" Falco asks bluntly
"I have a proposition for ya." Fox replies
Falco raises a curious eyebrow
"Nana! Nana! Nana!" squeals an Inuit (Eskimo) that seems to love the color blue
"What is it Popo?" asks his sister who has a thing for pink parkas
"We got a letter, and you you'll never guess from where!" he says, bouncing up and down in their small home
"Uh...the town?" she asks
"No"
"The next town?"
"No."
"That huge cliff that resembles a head?"
"Nope, but close."
"Then where?" she asks, a little impatient
"From the Mushroom Kingdom!" he squeals
"Prince Marth." comes a man in red armor
"Yes Roy." replies the dark armored prince
"This letter was sent to you." Roy replies
"Where is this letter from?" Marth asks
"The Kingdom of Hyrule." Roy replies
Me: Now I don't know the exact pasts of some of the Smash Brothers, so please don't sue me.
Lawyer: (Ahem)
Me: (Turns around) Oh hi...you aren't going to sue me, are you?
Lawyer: Yes
Me: (unenthusiastically) Joy
Thank you for your reviews, and keep them coming. More chapters will follow.