A/N Hello lovelies! Now I would just like to point out that I am uploading this at 11:32 PM on December 20th 2012. Just for the references. Oh and its a school night may I add. But, I just love you all and this chapter must be submitted so here it is! CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT YAY! Didn't do my thank yous last time, so here they are ;)
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Awkward would be an understatement for the few moments that passed after Master Hand disappeared from the Smash Mansion yard. After the Hero of Time's not so helpful attempt at ice breaking, everyone had just stood around in silence, trying not to make eye contact with anyone in particular. Well, everyone except Marth who had not for a moment lifted his deathly glare upon Ike. The mercenary stood surveying his surroundings, well aware of the hateful gaze set on him, though he had no idea why it was. King Dedede, who had had enough of the silence and enjoyed the sound of his own voice, was the first one to speak.
"I'm King Dedede, and I am your king."
Kirby growled once more, and Zelda rolled her eyes at the illiterate walrus. Honestly.
"I think not." Peach said promptly. "Now, since we have all just been thrown into this, I suggest we get to know each other a little bit. I mean, we will be living with one another for a while and everything would be much easier if we all were acquainted."
"Peach is right. Master Hand's introductions were a bit, vague." Zelda said. Behind her, Peach muttered something about "tacky, unoriginal ideas." "I understand that some of us are previously acquainted from our respected realms, and some from Melee. But for the newer competitors I suggest that we all give more detailed descriptions of ourselves and maybe some new friendships can be built." Pit started clapping slowly from somewhere, apparently in awe of this inspiring speech.
"I have no intention of communicating with any of you. I am here to show to world the power of Ganondorf." Ganon stated bluntly, and the hulking King of Darkness soon disappeared back to his little corner.
"Hear hear!" Wario cried, attempting to join Ganon in his corner, only to be blasted by dark magic. Wario didn't speak again.
"Ehem. Um well, let's start! I'm Princess Peach from Mushroo- Hey! Where are you all going?" Peach started daintily, before raising her pitch as the crowd in front of her began dispersing.
Donkey Kong and Diddy had started up an avid conversation with the sleeping Jigglypuff. Pit and Red were slowly prodding Captain Falcon, who was currently rocking in fetal position muttering about buildings. They didn't seem to mind. Bowser, who had long since stopped muttering to his shell, was approached by King Dedede.
"So, I see that you are a king as well! Ho ho ho, I'm sure we can rule this group of misfits together! What do you say, friend?" King Dedede said jauntily, sticking out a chubby hand towards the King of Koopas.
"Look here pal, there's only room for one king in this joint and that'll be me. If you have a problem with that, settle it with my personal bodyguards over here." Bowser said menacingly to King Dedede. From either side of Bowser, stepped out the Ice Climbers who had miraculously become his twin bodyguards. According to the wisdom of Bowser, anyone who could endanger his shell must become under his command.
"Boss doesn't want you near him, so you best be stepping back." Popo said, trying to appear tough and rugged, even adopting a terrible Jersey accent.
"You tell 'im Popo, we don't want no trouble y'hear?" Nana said from Bowser's other side. The King of Koopas crossed his arms and laughed. "Had enough yet, "king"?
King Dedede huffed and turned away from the terribly unoriginal trio. Bowser was right. There could only be one king around. And that would be him.
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Meanwhile, in the less wannabe side of the Smash Mansion yard, Link, being that Prince Charming crossed Boy Scout that he is, was attempting to befriend the unwanted Olimar. After the astronaut's not so friendly welcome, Link had taken the poor guy under his wing.
"So Olimar, first time fighting in a tournament? Trust me, it'll be one of the greatest experiences you'll ever have!" Link said cheerfully, gesturing to the Mansion behind him. "Back in Melee, us competitors all had a great time! By the time we were supposed to leave, Marth here even threw huge tantrum, he was going to miss us so much!"
From Link's side, a sulking Marth groaned. "I swear to you, that tantrum was absolutely justified. They can't just expect me to drop everything and return to Altea just because they wanted me to! Honestly, without even allowing a crate of Aussie to be shipped back with me…"
Olimar stared up at the two swordsmen. One of his Pikmin decided that Link's signature green hat, which lay splayed out beside the hero, was to be its new nesting spot. One by one, each of Olimar's Pikmin piled into the hat, humming in pleasure.
"Um, Olimar?" Link asked hesitantly, afraid to touch his suddenly habitated hat.
Olimar looked up at Link, with eyes suddenly ten times huger. Link gulped.
"I guess I have to ask Nintendo for a new hat…"
With a smile, the astronaut picked the infested hat up off the ground and walked off, cooing at his precious Pikmin.
"You know you just got played right?"
"Yup."
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Samus, Peach and Zelda sat under a tree sipping some tea that Peach manages to obtain from somewhere, anytime, anyplace.
"I honestly thought that Nintendo would at least try to get some female competitors to join the tournament this time." Samus said, sighing as she regarded the new group of Brawlers that were milling around, getting to know each other.
"Who knows, maybe there are more competitors to come! I mean, we had much more than this back in Melee. And remember how Marth and Roy joined in half way though?" Peach pointed out positively, while Zelda hummed in agreement beside her.
"Hey, isn't that one of the new competitors? Ike Greil I think it was? From Marth's game?" Zelda said suddenly, pointing towards the warrior who was shuffling awkwardly near the group.
"I think so! Why don't we invite him over, he seems quite lonely." Peach said sympathetically with a glint in her eye.
"Hey remember that plumber named Mario?" Samus said loudly, grinning as Peach shot her the stink eye. "Of course I do. I'm just being friendly."
"Hey you! Mercenary! Come on over." Samus called, causing Ike to jump slightly as he nervously began to walk over to them.
"Hey." Ike said, his confidence boosting as the princesses and the bounty hunter shot him welcoming smiles.
"Would you like to sit with us? It seems like you haven't really been introduced to the other competitors." Peach said, patting the ground next to her. Ike smiled sheepishly and sat down.
"Yea, something along those lines." Soon, the unlikely group of four had struck up conversation. It turns out that Ike was quite the ladies man. Maybe it's time for Link to get a new teacher…
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Fox and Falco were on a mission. They were on a mission to find Meta Knight, who had magically disappeared off the face of the earth, as far as they knew. Kirby, who was completely oblivious of the Knight's obvious fear of him, was worried sick and had enlisted the two StarFox commanders to find him.
"Any sign of him Foxy?" Falco called up to Fox who was climbing one of the many trees that littered the Smash mansion yard.
"Not a clue Falco. Anyways, why am I the one climbing this tree? You're the bird!" Fox cried amidst the foliage, finally coming to the realization.
"I find offense in that. Not all birds like heights you know." Falco said sniffily.
"You fly arwings for a living. In the sky, may I point out." Fox said flatly as he jumped down from the tree, landing perfectly. Falco mumbled something and walked away.
Suddenly, the yard of Smash Mansion was filled with a bright light. "Everyone, cover your eyes!" Mario cried in warning. But he was too late, and soon all of the Brawlers were groaning and clutching their eyes as the glowing form that is Master Hand appeared before them.
"Brawlers!" The Hand boomed, apparently refreshed from his shiatsu. "I assume you have had the time to get to know each other. Now, it is finally time. Your new home awaits you. WELCOME TO SMASH MANOR!"
A/N FINALLY! THEY LEAVE THE YARD. Oh and many many of you keen readers noticed that some Brawlers were missing from action last chapter. That's cause they all have an extra special chapter planned for the future, so wait and see ;) So an unlikely trio of Ike, Peach, Samus and Zelda has been formed. Link is a sucker for huge eyes. Why does Marth seem to detest one certain mercenary so much? King Dedede has declared war on Bowser and his two sidekicks! Meta Knight is missing, or probably just hiding in some tree because Fox is blind. Please review lovelies :) Criticsm is appreciated as well ';)