HELLOO EVERYBODY! Im sooo sorry for the late update! Even though some take months to update… Anyway,I hope you enjoy reading this chapter as I enjoyed writing it!
Chapter I: The Visitors
It was a relaxing day back at the Smash Mansion as they called it. A few smasher lay lazily on the couches while others choked themselves with the delightful pastries prepared by the girls themselves. It was one of those days where even breathing was a hard task to accomplish. Everybody thought this way except five smashers who were running around the baseball field playing, well, baseball. A raven haired boy threw the ball up and caught with his left hand before turning on his heel rapidly and launching the sphere forth. A brunette who stood right in front of the raven haired boy swung his bat at maximum speed sending the ball far away, to the other side of the field. He turned right on his heel and darted towards first base, and then second.
"HURRY UP!" Shouted the pitcher. A flaxen shadow dashed from the other side of the field at an impressive speed towards the brunette running towards third base. The blonde boy´s arm was mere inches from the brunette´s back. The blonde growled as the brunette made pass third base, and was running now towards forth. He heard his friend calling his name and shouting for him to pass the ball, but, like always, he did something else. With great strength he jumped on top of the brunette and poked his back with the ball. The boy underneath him murmured something under his breath before pushing the blonde off him.
"OUT!" He heard a voice shout above him. He opened his eyes to meet a pair of hazel ones. He sat up and glared at the blonde besides him.
"Don´t you think I already know?" He snapped at the brunette with the red cap and denim jeans with a vest. The hazel eyed boy frowned at him before smacking the back of his head, hard."Ow?!" The brunette stood up and walked back to the bench where he kept his water bottle. He came upon his teammate who, like him, had been tagged out. He tittered as he saw him pouting.
"You suck man!" He said as he dropped besides him. The blonde spewed his water over him before laughing along.
"We suck!"
"But we both know who sucks more! Hint? He is sitting right beside me!" Said the brunette while laughing.
"At least I got two runs, huh?" The blonde said with a poisonous tone. Suddenly their smiles vanished and were replaced by frowns.
"Calm your tits down, guys!" A voice said beside them. With their peripheral vision they saw how it was.
"Shut the fuck up Ness!" They said in unison as their heads shot towards the boy, earning a laugh from him. His teammate made it towards the scene as well as the guy with the red vest.
"Sup? What´s the fuss all about?" The blonde said as he fanned himself with his hand, while the other rested on his waist. A middle finger entered his vision making him smirk.
"Aw! Are you in that time of the month? Need Midol or something, ladies? Or you are just bothered by the fact that we kicked your ass right now?" he cooed emphasizing the word ´that´. He didn't even get to begin laughing when a bottle connected with his forehead making him stumble. He fell flat on the ground with a thud.
"The hell man?! What´d I do!" he groaned as he rubbed his forehead. Ness spun around and extended a hand to help his friend up.
"You already know I'm a sore loser… no need to risk your pretty face by rubbing it in, TINK." Hissed the brunette. Ness rolled his eyes and chuckled. His friends were quite a handful, but he knew he couldn't live without those bastards as he called them. He placed a comforting hand on his friend´s shoulder.
"Chill, Popo, no need to turn your homicidal switch on." He said while chuckling. Popo smiled lightly as he stood up. His gaze fell on his blonde teammate. He had his arms crossed over his chest as he mumbled things to himself. He tapped his shoulder. The blonde glared up at him but soon soothed when he saw his friend genuine apologetic smile.
"I'm sorry Luke, didn't mean the crap I said." He said as he slipped his hands into his pockets. The blonde looked down at his feet as he stood up. He gazed behind his friend. He then smiled.
"I´m sorry too…" He began, making the brunette´s smile bigger." I´m sorry you suck ass in baseball, BITCH!" He yelled as he ran towards the mansion. Popo´s jaw dropped as his friends began to laugh out loud.
"So that's it, huh? Fine." He muttered as he picked up a bat and rushed after Lucas. His friends gasped and remained still before chasing after Popo before he could break every bone in Lucas´ body. They soon began laughing again.
The clock ticked as time flew by. She remained in bed, gazing out her window and admiring the beautiful day that presented itself that morning. Her brown locks fell near her shoulders as she carefully arranged them. Her eyes fell on his brother chasing Lucas. Dumbass, she thought to herself. Slowly, she found herself walking to bathroom absentmindedly. Her gaze fell on her boringly normal, brown eyes and somewhat frizzy hair. Her cchapped lips added an uglier feature to her, she thought. Her body was covered by the lamest clothing ever and her nails were bitten off, by herself. She didn't know why nor how she could be related to her brother. She is an oddball girl who nobody knows of her existence, whereas her brother. He may not be the most popular guy but he does pretty well around people. She hasn't heard anybody who cussed him out or talked behind his back. Most of the girls she has overheard have said he is a treat. I guess he inherited mom's charisma and I'm stuck with dad's awkwardness, she thought to herselfas she laughed. Knock. Knock. She whipped her head towards the door, thinking she had imagined the faint noise. Knock. Knock. Knock. Her feet slowly guided her to the door. With a swift movement of the wrist she opened it. She was greeted by a tall and graceful woman with blue eyes. She looked intensely at those unique orbs before smiling.
"Hey Zelda…" She grinned as her head cocked to her right. Zelda smiled at the adolescent before her. Slowly her eyes began scrutinizing the youngster, making her feel uncomfortable.
"Honey! How can you wear those clothes with this weather! We are soon to reach 95 degrees. Change your clothes now! By the way, brunch is going to be ready… if we are able to find Lucas." She said as she giggled. Nana laughed as she removed her sweater off and revealed a long sleeved shirt. Zelda smiled and shook her finger side to side.
"Fine… I saw Popo chasing after Lucas a while ago. They were heading towards the living room. Find them before they tear down the place!" She said as a little laugh escaped her lips. Zelda giggled along before turning on her heel and walking away.
"Please, Nana, change those clothes! Don't make me do it for you!" Zelda said right before descending the stairs. Nana rolled her eyes as she closed the door. Her eyes fell on her drawer. Reluctantly she dug through it finding a pair of denim shorts and a blue tee. She pulled out the gladiators she had received from Marth for her fifteenth birthday last month. Slowly she put them on and walked down towards the diner.
As she made her way down to the dining hall, she fell deep into thought. Okay… after I'm done eating I'm going to do my homework and after that I'll do my daily jog and theeen… Her pondering was interrupted when she crushed against a hard and warm object. She fell flat on her butt.
"Ouch!" She murmured as she felt the pounding in her hind quarters. She looked up to see what was the cause of her butt ache. She smiled sheepishly at the boy with the green shirt and beige shorts. He had a green flare like mark by his left hip, indicating he had impacted with the ground. His lips twitched into a smile. His hand extended forth towards Nana. She took it gingerly. He lifted her up with no need for her to push herself up.
"Daydreaming aren't we?" Toon Link said as he chuckled. Nana blushed slightly when he began to observe her face intensely. She noticed she was still holding his hand. Nana gingerly took her hand back. Link cleared his throat and waved her goodbye. She watched him walk until he disappeared out of gaze. She slowly made her way to the diner with her head full of thoughts. Each and one of them more confusing than the other.
Brunch and the afternoon flew with ease for the guys, soon sinking the sun into what seemed an everlasting black sea filled with fireflies. Link sat down doing his homework like he should while the others sat around copying his work.
"Don't you have something better to do?!" He growled to his friends. Popo rolled his eyes and snatched his papers away, causing Link to chase after him around the hall.
"GIMME THAT BACK!"
"Catch me if you can then!"
"COME HER-"Link shouted. Both of them froze in place as they saw MH. Both of them hid their arms behind their and smiled to him. The old and gruff man gave them a questioning look. He crossed his arms as he slowly approached Popo. With a rapid movement he snatched the papers away from him and gave him a disapproving look. He slowly turned to Toon Link and handed him the papers. The teen examined his attire which looked quite formal.
"Are you going to dinner with somebody?" He asked. He let his eyes wander around his suit until he came upon a book, which the old man held hidden inside his jacket with a protective arm above it, pressing it hard against his chest."Or am I wrong?" He inquired as he held his gaze on the ancient looking book. Popo followed his friends gaze towards the item the man was hiding. His brows arched into a frown as he began to examine the old book.
"What's that?" He questioned the man. Master Hand looked down at the book in his jacket.
"Nothing. Go back to your rooms. Now." The old man hissed, growing a tad nervous. He lifted his arm and pointed towards their room. Popo scowled and mustered all the pluck he had with him and shook his head.
"Nah, I'd rather stay here to listen to you tell what so important 'bout that book you've got so "well" hidden there." He said nonchalantly. Master Hand licked his lips twice before glaring at the youngster.
"Preston… Link… Get yourselves back into your rooms unless you want me to severely punish you." He snarled as his fists bawled tightly by his sides. Link swallowed down the lump that had formed in his throat. He nudged his friend's arm. When his gaze fell on him, Link whipped his head towards their room. His eyes pleaded him to quit it. The brunette spun on his heel and, begrudgingly, trudged back to his room.
"Nights…"Link muttered as he stepped away from MH. The old man waited for the teens to reach their bedroom before continuing towards his cottage in the extensive territory that the Smash Mansion had. There was a limestone path that led to his cottage. No one was allowed near the place. The man slowly made his way through the path before standing in front the cedar wood door. His long and lank fingers wrapped around the rusted knob before hesitantly twisting clockwise. The door creaked open. He took in a deep breath as he entered the cottage. His hand pushed the door closed again. The living was adorned with leather rugs and furniture with a chimney in front. He walked towards the burgundy colored sofa and sat on it. The fire made cracking noises as it nimbly swung side to side. MH rested his back against the sofa before bringing the book out. He flipped page through page reading what it had to offer. His brows twitched into a frown as he came upon a certain page. A long sigh broke free from his chapped his lips. He reread the page over and over again until a noise called his attention. His head whipped towards the closet in the right corner of the room. A sapphire light flashed through the rifts of the door. His frown changed places with a fretful expression. His feet reluctantly walked towards the cherry wood door. His gaze met the knob for a few seconds before opening the door. He slowly peeked inside the stuffed closet. There were books, cleaning appliances, old ragged clothing, a few coats hanging, and an old safe. He knelt down and entered the code. Click. He pulled the door opened and viewed the contents inside it. There was a little money, a book, a few bank statements, a 9mm, and the causative of the light inside the closet. MH picked the crystal and brought it close to his face.
"Hello? Master Hand? Is that you? Why haven't you answered my calls before? Were you sick? Do you need help? Are you in danger?! ARE THE GAURDIANS IN DANGER?! WHAT HAPPENED? DO YOU NEED BACKUP?" A female voice ranted. MH growled under his breath before sighing.
"We are fine... I see you have summoned me tonight. May I know the reason?" He politely asked. The female voice let out a relief sigh before clearing her throat.
"Yes I have summoned you, and of course you may know the reason. I have been requesting you to do a certain task. Do you remember?"
"Yes, I do…"
"Yes I do what, sir?"
"Yes I do, your Royal Highness."
"Okay, sir. And… have you followed my words and done such task already?"
"…"
"Sir?"
"…"
"Master Hand?"
"Uh…"
"Oh, Master Hand! Why do you keep postponing it! What's your excuse this time? They are too young? I don't know how to bring it up? They won't understand? They won't believe me?" The voice cried angrily through the crystal.
"I-I…"
"Yes?"
"I…"
"I'm listening."
"I forgot…"MH whispered fearfully through the rock. There was a long silence in between them.
"I knew you weren't capable of handling the responsibility! I should've come to Crazy Hand instead!"She roared through the crystal, clearly she was annoyed by this. There was another long silence came upon the two before both of them erupted into laughter.
"I can't believe I said such a thing!"She said once she was finished laughing. In the other hand MH continued cackling like a mad person. She cleared her throat rather loudly in order to call his attention. His laughter ceased little by little until it turned into humming.
"Master Hand… Not only it is your responsibility to tell them, but they deserve to know too." She said as her voice begun to fade, signaling that the call was over. MH filled his lungs of air and placed the rock inside the safe. It flashed blue again.
"I want you to tell them in between this week. When I call again, I want them to be aware of why they are here. And if not…Trust me. You. Don't. Want. To. Know. Farewell, my dear." She hissed through the crystal. MH ran his fingers through his grayish hair as he let out a stretched whistle. He stood back up after shutting the safe close. He slowly made his way back to the mansion.
"Yo, man! I think it's here!" A blonde guy announced as he tore his gaze off the map. He turned to his friend with an expectant look. His friend turned his gaze towards him, scrutinizing with his light green orbs. His brows arched into a frown.
"You think it is here? That's not enough!"He cried as his grip on the steering wheel tightened. His blonde friend narrowed his eyes at him.
"Dude, who else would live in this fucking monstrosity of a mansion, I mean, look at it. Even Bill Gates would be jealous of this crap. His home looks like a hobble compared to this..."
"Oh, stop complimenting them! We have similar shit, brother!" A girl cried from behind. Both guys turned to her and sighed.
"Guess this is it then…" The green eyed boy said as he shook his chocolate locks. An evil smile crept into his lips. He slowly turned his head towards the mansions gates. Even thought the actual mansion was nowhere in sight, he knew it was there, and that they were there too.
"When we coming?"A voice broke the silence. They all turned the boy with the black eyes and hair. His wild locks were covered by a cap. The brunette clicked his tongue before chuckling.
"Well, they are in spring break right now so I guess we'll pay our visit this Sunday." He said as he leaned against the car seat. Evil giggles filled the car.
"Okay guys, you need to stop that."The girl said as she threw her blonde hair behind her shoulder. His brother stuck his tongue out at her before giggling evilly again. She rolled her eyes.
"Oh, god, why? Why am I related to you!"She muttered under her breath. Her brother rolled his eyes before returning to his seating position again.
"You mean in two days?" Someone asked. Everybody turned to him. The copper haired guy turned his navy blue eyes towards the mansion.
"You mean our visit to them?" The girl asked. The guy nodded back at her before smiling. The brunette in the driver's seat chuckled.
"Two days, fuckers… And we'll meet." He murmured to himself. He heard one of the guys clear his throat.
"Yah?" He asked. The auburn haired guys pointed towards the police patrol parking behind them.
"Shiiit…" The blonde besides him said. The brunette chuckled.
"Let me handle this…"he said to his friends. Their pale faces had a bit of color return. The stout policeman tapped his window. His head whipped towards him. The brunette lowered the Chevy Silverado's window. The officer stood on his tips on an attempt to appear taller. The brunette held in his laughter.
"Sir, you are not allowed to park in here." He said as he eyed him suspiciously. He frowned as he hummed.
"Can I see an ID sir?" He asked the suspiciously young driver. The brunette leaned against his seat nonchalantly. His head lazily rolled towards the officer.
"Don't have." He said as a smirk spread across his face.
"The fuck, man?!" The blonde besides him shouted. The officer shook his head as his head whipped towards patrol. He then turned towards the brunette again.
"How old are you?" He asked him. The brunette smiled once again and sighed.
"Fourteen." He said happily. His head then turned to the blonde besides him.
"Eight-" he begun until he met his friends gaze. He shook his head. The blonde'shead hung in defeat.
"Fifteen…"he sighed. The officer then turned towards the teens in the back. He then sent them a nod as if asking "you?". They frowned worriedly before turning to the brunette. He mouthed 'The truth'.
"Fifteen." They all said in unison. The officer shook his head disapprovingly before stepping aside.
"Get off, I'm taking you with me. Once we are in the station, we'll call your parents…" He said as he pointed at the piece of ground beside him. The teens begun whining and begging as the stepped out the car. Except one.
"Please don't!"The girl begged . "I can give you something you won't forget…"she hissed seductively only to be pulled by her brother into a death hug. His gaze met the officers. His cold blue orbs burned with anger. A dubious feeling about them made him feel insecure. The officer cleared his throat before bringing out six pairs handcuffs out the patrol. He wrapped them around five out of the six teens. The last one was the brunette with green eyes. There was something in him that uneased the officer.
"Turn around, kid." he grumbled at the teen. The brunette obeyed quietly. He felt one of his hands imprisoned by the handcuffs. In a motion many would not be able to perceive he spun around and smacked the officer with his elbow right in the nape. His friend began laughing at this.
"Fuck yeah!"
"Awesome!"
"Do it again!"
"I think I heard something cracking!"
"I´ve seen better…" Everybody turned to the girl. She shook her head negating that she said that. A smile then spread across her face.
"Kidding!" She said as she broke into laughter. They all begun laughing once again. The brunette freed his friends and then himself. They lifted the officer together and took him back into the patrol. The raven haired boy placed an empty vodka bottle in his lap. The girl slowly leaned closer to him and kissed his neck and cheek. A red mark was left behind. They laughed evilly again before shutting the patrol closed. The copper haired boy threw the keys away before climbing back into the Silverado. They all began laughing as the car sped away from the street.
"I'll be waiting for you…"the brunette murmured to the image of the mansion the rearview.
Oooh! What is Master Hand hiding from the guys? Who are those teen delinquents? Why do they want to pay a visit to the Smashers? Who are the Guardians the woman in the crystal asked about? Why am I asking so many questions? And most important of all… Why in heaven's name are you still reading them?
*I want you to note how I am calling Master Hand in dialogue and in writing. It has something to do with the storyline later on.
Lol! I hope you guys enjoyed this! Stay tuned for more chapters of End of an Era Beginning of a New One! Adios!