Master Hand's POV:

I looked over the applications Bowser sent me. There are plenty of potential applicants for my fourth tournament. I read an application from an applicant named "Jimmy Hopkins". His application looks perfect, but if he isn't wearing armor, wouldn't he be naked? Odd. I looked at another application from "Magnus". There were two applicants with the same name, and I'm reading the one from Kid Icarus. I do approve the Kid Icarus one, because of his skills and popularity. I don't think I should accept Paula, she's possibly a Ness clone, but I think I can play around with her move set.

I was about to look at Cloud's application when Snake ran into the room, panting for fresh air.

"Master…hand!" Snake panted. "Help me!" I don't know what's wrong with Snake, but he's acting puny right now. But I'm assuming its some issues with Sonic.

"What's the matter? Is Sonic annoying you recently?" I asked, concernedly.

"It's not that." Snake replied.

"Did Samus attack you again?" I had minor sympathy for the mercenary after saying that.

"It's this." Snake handed me a letter with a fancy looking seal on it. It must be serious business. The seal has the Assassin Order logo on it, so I'm assuming it was regarding Desmond, Altair or Connor. I removed the seal and slowly took out the letter.

Master Hand,

Now listen carefully. I am the leader of the Assassin Order. We do respect newcomers to your competition, but not how you reject people just because of the Nintendo System rule. At this time, we have one of your Veterans known as "Samus Aran". She is safe with us and unharmed, and if you want her back, you have to follow the instructions in this letter.

You will accept Ezio Auditore into Super Smash Bros 4. We have enclosed his application in the letter. Make sure you include Ezio in the results when you confirm the characters.

We are also unimpressed about what one of your fighters has done to Ezio too. Solid Snake have attempted to assault Ezio on television, by trying to explode him to bits. We are also considering handing Samus to a boy named "Larry", if you decline to accept Ezio in two weeks. You must either accept him, or you can say goodbye to Samus.

The Mentor

Ezio isn't a Nintendo character, so I decided to write back.

Dear Mr. Assassin guy.

I have received your ransom letter regarding Samus, and I will accept Ezio in if you follow my instructions. Ezio does not have any games for our systems, but we'll give you a suggestion. Release a complication of Ezio's adventures for the Wii U, and we'll let him in. Don't worry, there's plenty of time. Even if we don't accept Ezio, keep in mind that two people play Samus. You have kidnapped the "Zero Suit Samus", and she is a newcomer to Brawl. Besides, can't you just let Altair or Connor in? They have games for the Nintendo DS and the Wii U, respectively.

Master Hand.

I lifted the pen off the paper, folded the letter, placed it into an envelope, and attached a blue seal to the letter.

"Put this in the mailbox." I instructed Snake. Snake obeyed me and left the room.

Snake's POV:

I'm still worried about Samus's safety. I do love her, but I don't want to get kicked from Super Smash Bros, and get Konami banned. I noticed a piece of parchment sticking in the recycling bin. Good things always come in parchment, so I took it out and read it.

September 30, 2012

To whom it may concern,

Are you a character ineligible for Super Smash Bros because you didn't appear in a game for a Nintendo system? Rejected for being a clone or "not popular enough"?

If so, the Smash Resistance may be just the opportunity that you are looking for.

Not only have we shared your anger against Master Hand and his brawlers, but we also provide free cookies too. Don't worry if you're weak, we have some other positions you can join too! Here are the jobs you can take.

Janitor - clean up our bases

Chef - cook meals (and enemies) for us to enjoy

Healer - heal wounded members in the group.

Strategist - form strategies for battles

Assassins - Want someone dead? This is the perfect unit to join!

Navy - Specializes in sea combat and ocean units

Air force - Specializes in aerial combat and sky units

Pyromaniacs - in charge of burning people and buildings

Design and Fashion - designs propaganda and uniforms

Interested? Call XXX-XXX-XXXX or text the position you want (ex. Healer) to 34232!

Sincerely, The Smash Resistance.