Zelda: Well, Mario...what's it like having a fangirl?

Mario: How would you like it if you were grabbed by a Nidoking!?"

Zelda: Oh, would you relax? I'm sure she'll let you go...eventually.

Mario: Just shut up and get going with the story!

Zelda: You're not even doing the replies?

Mario: Does it look like I wanna do that, right now!?

Zelda: ...OK, fine.

((TC: In all seriousness, though...I think I might use Nidoqueen for later...or I might not, we'll just have to see...and sorry for letting these guys take over...but it looks like they've got no choice.

?: THERE SHE IS!

TC: OH CRAP!)).

While Mario and Zelda were busy with the Nidoqueen, Fox and Sonic were busy making their own way through the woods. Despite the whithering plants in the area, the woods seemed to become more and more lively as they continued to make their way through.

Sonic looked up at Fox, "Seriously, I have this really bad feeling that we're being watched.

"I think you're overreacting," Fox said, nonchalantly, "Maybe it's just a random Pokemon or something."

"I really hope so," Sonic said, "Because I think I can handle a Pokémon or two."

"You mean you want to randomly attack a helpless Pokémon?"

"N-no, I didn't mean it, like that," Sonic said, frantically, "I mean if the Pokémon were to attack us out of nowhere, then I'd fight back. Otherwise, why would I attack something if it hasn't even attacked me, yet?"

"Well, you have a point, there," Fox said, nodding. "For all we know, it might even be Pichu, spying on us."

Of course, while Sonic and Fox were talking, a strange creature, with wood-like skin was watching them through the trees.

Oh...so these must be the remaining Smashers...I wonder how I'll be able to get rid of them?

Without hesitation, the creature continued to follow the two Smashers, quietly.

Fox and Sonic continued to make their way through the forest. The first thing they've spotted was a river. It was flowing, smoothly. Cheep Cheeps could be seen jumping out of the water.

"Well that's nice," Sonic grumbled as he crossed his arms, "how are we gonna get across?"

"Maybe we could swim across?" Fox asked as though it were obvious.

"Did you forget that I can't swim?" Sonic argued. He looked around, "there's gotta be a way for us to get across."

"You mean like a bridge" Fox asked. Sonic lowered his eyelids, "No, I mean a swimming pool."

"Yeah, yeah, you don't have to be sarcastic." Fox grumbled. He looked around, he saw a log, sitting on the opposite side of the lake. Let's see, If I could get it, over here, Sonic might be able to cross it.

Fox looked down at Sonic, "I need you to sit here for a minute, I think I found a way to get you over there."

"Well, whatever it is, make it quick."

Sonic sat down on a rock while Fox began to make his way through the river. As he got farther into it, the river was practically up to his neck. Fox began to tense up, he felt something nibbling on his chest. He felt something else nibbling on his leg, then on his arm.

"Something wrong!?" Sonic asked. In no time at all, Fox made his way through the river, only to be found that he was covered in Cheep Cheeps. There was one on his chest, there was one of his right leg, and another one on his left arm.

Ignoring the Cheep Cheeps, Fox began to make his way over to the log. He struggled a bit, dragging the log out into the river until it reached the other side. "There's your bridge, now let's go!"

Sonic got himself up from his spot, making his way over to the other side of the river. He looked at Fox with concern, "So...how long are ya gonna keep those things?"

Fox grumbled as he began pulling them off his body and throwing them back into the river. Sonic chuckled, nervously, "Nevermind."

As the two animals continued to walk forward, they started to think, quite a bit. They were beginning to think about the Subspace Emissary.

"So after we reunited the Kongs, I went back to the Halberd. I kind of got stuck having to fight Sheik...but for no clear reason, Peach decides to stop us for a random tea party. I'm telling you, I have no idea what goes on in her mind."

"Sounds like you've had fun," Sonic said, "Though I think I'd rather question why you'd bring up tea during a fight."

"Hey...I think a girl gets crazy after being kidnapped by a dragon turtle, all the time."

"I guess that makes sense," Sonic said, nodding. Fox looked at the hedgehog, curiously. "By the way, why did you show up so late?"

"That's 'cause I was trying to find some allies of my own. I ended up finding Toon Link, Wolf, and Jiggly. They sort of helped me find my way to Subspace."

"Sounds like a very unlikely team," Fox said, scratching his head. Sonic replied with a subtle nod. "Yeah...but I didn't have much of a choice...and neither did they."

The hedgehog and the vulpine were still busy, making their way through the trees. However, Sonic still couldn't shake the feeling that he was being watched by something. Fox has told the hedgehog there was nothing to worry about, but not too long ago, he began to hear odd footsteps.

"Fox, something's-"

"No!"

"Would you just listen!?"

"Why? Is your imaginary friend still bothering you!?"

Before Sonic could protest, any longer, Fox was tackled onto the ground, again. The creature who tackled him had wooden skin and leaves on his head. On top of his head, however, was a little yellow mouse.

"See? I told ya something was following us!" Sonic said, triumphantly, only to earn a glare from Fox. "Yeah, yeah...now get this Deku Scrub off me!"

"Not so fast, you two," The Deku Scrub growled, "You two are coming with me!"

The little mouse on the Deku Scrub's head grinned, madly, "Pichu! Pichu!"

Oddly enough, this Deku Scrub looked different compared to other Deku Scrubs. This one appeared to be a child, wearing a green hat and a green skirt.

"So, you wanna play that game, huh?" Fox growled. He rolled over to the left, causing the Deku to fall over onto his face. The Deku looked at the two animals, timidly. Sweet Farore...I didn't think this through, too well...

Pichu tapped the Deku Scrub's head, she had sparks coming out of her cheeks.

"All right, let's fight," The Deku said valiantly, but before he could react, the Pichu released a strong discharge that electrocuted both her and the Deku Scrub. Pichu lept off her partner's head, waving a paw in front of the Deku Scrub. He picked himself up and looked down at the mouse Pokémon with anger.

"What was that about!?"

"Pichu! Pi!"

"Oh really!?"

"Pichu pi chu chu pichu!"

"I know you are but what am, I?"

The Sonic and Fox just stood there, hedgehog couldn't help but sigh, deeply, "This is Young Link, isn't it?"

"So...what do you think? Should we help them?"

"I guess...it shouldn't be too bad, since they haven't fought anyone since Melee."

"All right," Fox looked over at the Smashers. "Hey guys? I think we should-"

A spark flew past the Smashers heads, Pichu and Deku Link were glaring at the two Smashers. "So, you've finally decided to fight? Well, let's see what you can do."

Young Link started dashing towards Sonic, who dodged using a Spin Dash. Sonic was able to counter-attack the Deku Scrub by using a homing attack on him.

Meanwhile, Pichu was using quick-attack on Fox. She managed to knock him down. Fox rolled over, trying to kick Pichu, who used thunder which not only paralyzed Fox, but hurt Pichu in the process, making her become dazed. Nonetheless, Pichu snapped out of her trance and performed Skull Bash on Fox, knocking him down. Fox looked over at Sonic. "A little help, here!?"

"Hold on, I think I'm almost done!" Sonic yelled as he dodged a Deku bubble from Deku Link. The Deku Scrub spun like a ballerina, but was finished off by Sonic's Spin Dash.

"OK, I give up!" Deku Link cried. Pichu perked its ears upwards, running towards Deku Link. The young Scrub pulled out a Deku Nut. "Don't think I'll go easy on you, next time. We'll be back!"

Afterwards, Deku Link threw the Deku seed at the ground, blinding the Smashers with a bright light. When they regained their vision, both Smashers were gone.

Fox blinked a few times. He looked over at Sonic, "Well...that was pointless."

"And to think we'd get a badass fight scene," Sonic grumbledin annoyance, "Thanks a lot, author!"

"To be fair, I don't think Deku scrubs can do much, anyway," Fox answered with honesty, "Either that or the author just got lazy."

"The author's not here, anymore...remember?"

"Oh yeah," Fox tried to sit up, but an electric shock kept him down." "Ugh...are there any Cherri Berries, around here?"

"I'll try to look for something," Sonic replied. "In the meantime, you just wait here and see if the paralysis goes away."

"It's not like I can do much, anyway," Fox grumbled.

Meanwhile, Mario and Zelda were continuing to make their was through the forest. Mario, of course, was being carried by the Nidoqueen.

Mario looked up at the Nidoqueen in annoyance. "Could you let go of me, now? My feet are falling asleep!"

Nidoqueen continued to ignore him as she kept moving forward. Zelda continued to smile at the Pokemon. Just looking at Mario being carried around by it was pretty entertaining.

"Zelda, do something!" Mario yelled.

"Why?"

"C'mon, Zelda!"

Dots began to appear over Zelda's head. "Let's see...What was that word again?"

Mario continued to scowl. "Oh, you've got to be kidding me!"

"Hmf, I guess you don't need my help, after all," Zelda teased. Mario placed a hand over his face. "Fine...will you please do something!"

"That's better," Zelda looked up at Nidoqueen. "Listen, we're trying to look for some suspicious people, that's kind of why Mario and I came here. So if you can let Mario down and help us, then we'll be very happy.

Nidoqueen stopped for a moment. Looking down at Zelda. She placed Mario down onto the ground, pointing left. She looked slightly miserable, having to let Mario go, however. She gave him one last look before turning back.

Mario slowly sat up, shaking his legs. "Well, I'm glad she stopped."

"Hm...You know, Mario. That Nidoqueen might've seen one of the Smashers walk by," Zelda said as she clapped her hands together.

"I suppose that's true," Mario said, nodding. He and Zelda began to go left. If Nidoqueen was right, another Smasher must've found his way here.

Going farther into the forest, Mario and Zelda found something quite interesting. They found a young angel standing in front a trophy of a monkey. The angel appeared to be at least 13 in human years. The monkey, however, appeared to be around 12. The angel was smiling to himself as he talked to the trophy. Zelda thought it would be safe to spy on the angel.

"Hehe...see, this is what happens when you betray Kira. If only you had stayed brainwashed...you and those other Smashers, anyway."

Mario looked over at Zelda. "What's going on?"

"It looks like Pit's talking to Diddy," Zelda whispered back. "I don't know why, though. But I guess Pit's always been a bit strange."

"But enough babbling. None of the other Smashers will find you, out here. Not even that stupid uncle of yours will find you, not that it matters...he's on our side." Pit said with a shrug, "So yeah...I should probably get back to-"

"ACHOO!"

"Mario!"

Pit looked over at the bushes. This time he looked nervous. "Oh, uh...I wasn't doing anything evil. I swear."

"You can drop the act, Pit!" Zelda said, harshly as she stepped out of the bushes. "We know that you, along with some of the other Smashers, have already been brainwashed. So what do you have to say for yourself?"

"Hehehe..." Pit began to smile smugly. "Alright, you caught me. So I guess now that you're here, you wanna fight me, huh?"

"If it'll snap you outta your trance, then we'll do it!" Mario said, jumping out of the bushes. Pit began to smile as he pulled out his bow. "Well, if that's the case, then bring it on!"

Zelda: ...Mario? Where's the rest of the chapter?

Mario: Oh, it stopped on a cliffhanger.

Zelda: ...seriously?

Pit: Hey, we may as well relax while we still can.

Mario: Yeah...I guess you're right...

Pit: ...Wanna play Monopoly?

Mario: Oh, it's on!