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SUPER SMASH BROS. Civil War
Chapter 7: Tension
The National Assembly
Due to the Capitol building being badly damaged by the insurgency of the Koopa mercenaries, the meeting took place at the National Assembly. The National Assembly building was three stories high and housed only legislative representatives whereas the Capitol only housed the executive board and president in charge of running the government. The executives were using said building as a temporal base. Nearly every representative was inside the building hearing Mario's speech as he spoke.
"And to sum everything up, these attacks were not only attacks on us, but attacks on our citizens. I will continue to lead the heroes as we investigate," Mario spoke in a serious tone. As soon as he was done, Samus had to say something, making Mario upset.
"Mario has further evidence to explain the cause of these attacks and the particular motives of the terrorists. After all, he has a huge responsibility as the leader," said Samus as she smirked at Mario.
"Dammit," whispered Mario.
"If I may, I would like a chance to speak," said Peach.
The legislation nodded.
"As the current monarch of the Mushroom Kingdom, I believe Mario has proven to be an effective leader and has never turned his back on his own friends or allies," Peach spoke.
"I think we've heard enough. Now to just clarify, we were never sure if Mario was guilty at first, but due to his responsibility as leader and considering the recent attacks, we will look into this as an evaluation. In the meantime, you're all dismissed. And Mario… we urge you to stay out of trouble," said one of the officials.
Mario slowly nodded and clenched his teeth in a serious manner. He took responsibility for his actions, but now he could be paying more than that. He was almost certain they'd go with the registration.
ooo
{One Day Later}
Smash Tower
Ike just finished his warmup/training session from the training room. He took a quick shower and headed downstairs. Once again, everyone followed up on yet another heated argument. "Another squabble, it appears," he took notice.
"You had to open your big mouth didn't you, Aran," said Mario angrily.
"If you hadn't told the truth yourself, maybe I wouldn't have talked," yelled back Samus. "And if you weren't the leader, we wouldn't have to deal with any of this fighting. You told us to attack Bowser's Castle and look where that ended up!"
"Alright, that's enough! Both of you!" shouted Peach. "We're friends. We were all there that year ago. The past is the past. We need to learn from our mistakes and move on," she said.
"Of course you side with Mario as always. How about taking my side for a change, Peach? You did not approve of the plan and you told Mario to back out," Samus looked at the pink princess.
Captain Falcon walked in. "Your efforts as the leader nearly got us killed."
"Not so. I told you the plan about destroying the castle and eliminating Bowser. We were all there," Mario responded.
Lucario overheard the entire conversation and felt almost enraged. Lucario went to tell the other Smashers. "I heard Mario talking about how he and our allies destroyed this castle and killed someone called Bowser," he explained.
"It's not nice to spy, Lucario," said Palutena.
"I only overheard from a good distance," explained Lucario.
"Yeah, a good distance means a few meters while carefully listening. That's eavesdropping!" said Palutena while smirking.
"The point is that they withheld the full story," said Lucario.
"I don't think they have been entirely truthful with their explanations," Rosalina added
"Their secrets put us at risk," Lucario spoke.
"I tell you, I don't trust that dwarf with a mustache one bit," Palutena admitted.
"We all have secrets to keep," Wolf chimed in.
"Oh really, what secrets do you keep?" Palutena carefully mocked Wolf.
"What secrets I have are none of your damn business. Yeah, maybe I do have family issues and a history of crime, but that's all," Wolf revealed.
"Wow, I didn't know that," Palutena was swept off instantly by Wolf's statement. "I'm sorry, I guess."
"Forget about it," Wolf simply stated. Rosalina felt a little bad for Wolf now.
Lucario sighed and then spoke, "I'll be leaving the city to find a quiet place to meditate. It is too loud and never silent. Try not to hurt yourselves. This problem will not be solved by division." Everyone went silent when Lucario left the room.
Afterward, the fighting continued between the past occurrences throughout the beginning when Bowser's kingdom fell down to the insurgency of the mercenaries in the Capitol.
Tensions were going up.
ooo
{One Week Later}
Galaxy Gardens, Smash City
After one week, the officials would declare the Smash Registration Act law to pass immediately, ultimately affecting the Smashers. The law would allow the government to assert authority on the Smashers, originally an independent task force intended to combat evil. Now the Smashers were about to realize that they had to work under government supervision, with virtually no freedom in the choice in matter.
Rosalina walked around the luscious gardens and was amazed at the beautiful flowers mixing with perfect weather. She wondered what was to become of this world if the worst outcome occurred. She soon received a call from the rest of the Smashers, requesting for her return to the Tower.
"Rosie, can you come to the Tower? It's urgent," Peach said over the phone.
"Of course. I'll be right there," she replied as she teleported.
*POP*
ooo
Smash Tower
*POP*
Rosalina arrived at the tower in a split second. Wolf noticed her instant appearance and began to slowly eye her and say, "So how about after this meeting, you and I get some lunch?"
"No, thank you," she responded.
"What about tonight for dinner? Table for two at the—" Wolf continued his advances once again.
"I said no," she said in a rather aggravated tone.
"What about much later in the night? I'll show ya a good time," scowled Wolf. Rosalina blushed deep red in anger and slapped him.
"I told you already! No! And to think I actually felt sorry for you. You probably don't have a family that cares about you! I hate you, you understand me? And that's the truth. I do not like you and never want to be around you, period!" Rosalina screamed at him.
Wolf looked away in disbelief and anger and stared back at her bright blue eyes and said, "If that's how you feel, princess. Fine. I'll leave you alone," Wolf growled and walked away as if nothing happened.
"I shouldn't have been so harsh like that," she whispered to herself.
Wolf caught up with Fox while getting upstairs to the meeting. "Hey. What's wrong?" asked Fox in concern.
"Get off my case! She slapped me," Wolf was upset.
"She dumped you even when you two weren't dating? That's pretty cold," Fox put it bluntly.
"At least I said something. You're just here thinking if the pink princess is going to ask you out," Wolf told him.
"She and I are only friends. She loves Mario. That's all," explained Fox. Wolf did not say a single word.
"Alright be serious, pup. Do you see her as more than a friend?" asked Wolf.
It was a long pause until Fox finally spoke.
"...Yes, I do. She's kind, friendly, pretty, everything," said Fox with a slight blush across his muzzle. "But she loves Mario and she only sees me as a close friend."
"Your problem is not trying to face her and admit your feelings," the wolf stated.
"[sigh] We both like princesses, I guess," Fox replied.
"Geez, what these ladies can do to us. Nevermind that. I'd rather not talk about it," sighed Wolf as they walked into the meeting.
"Everyone's here! Okay, let's see the decision," Mario spoke as they turned on the screen to hear the officials make their decision.
"Due to the wake of the violent terrorist attacks on Smash City and the Capitol, we have decided to move forward to pass a new law: the Smasher Registration Act. This law will require that all Smasher heroes abide with the government and work as federal agents under oath. Those who do not comply with the act will be accused of treason and capital punishment and will be sentenced to prison. This law goes into effect immediately tomorrow. Smashers, your previous discretionary actions have played an unlawful role in the recent terrorist attacks. Therefore, Mario, if you are hearing this, you are no longer the leader since you held responsibility. Good day," announced the official.
*silence*
"...What the hell just-a happened?!" yelled Mario.
"Demotion! You got us into this in the first place after all," Samus pointed. "And we support this decision."
"You... support this?!" Mario was actually baffled.
"So do I," said Captain Falcon.
"Me too," Marth added.
"Sorry, man. But we just can't trust you," Falco jumped in.
"If that's how the government wants it done, then I won't sign that damn act. Bastards!" Mario proclaimed, storming out.
"He won't break any laws for the sake of the people and for us. He's our leader, after all. He'll figure this out," Ike crossed his arms.
"You're taking his side then, Ike?" Captain Falcon crossed his arms the same.
"Of course. I'll hear him out," Ike replied.
"I can't believe you would buy into this willingly just because you don't want to do time," argued Fox at Falco.
"Oh, so you're taking the side of a man from the Old Country? Last time I checked, we were a team," Falco responded with hostility.
"This is different and I'm still your leader," Fox spoke up.
"Not anymore. If you can't do what's right, then you're no leader of mine and neither is he. And in this universe, you ain't the boss of me," Falco outright said to him.
Peach and the others caught up to Mario at the lobby.
"Mario! You can't break the law. You'll be thrown in prison. And you too, Mr. Fuzzy," Peach said to him with a worried look.
"We want to do what's right and that starts with challenging this law," said Mario. "Join us to support this cause, Princess."
"...No! I can't believe you would become a criminal. I always thought you were a hero, even when you were guilty a couple of times. I'm sorry, but this isn't going to work out," Peach spoke sternly.
"What are you trying to say, Peach?" asked Mario with an angry look.
"I don't want to be with someone who's a criminal," said Peach.
"Perhaps I don't need someone like you to tell me what to do," Mario replied.
"How could you say something like that? I want to help you, but not like this," Peach felt offended.
"No, this is the only way to remove registration. Either you join me or not," shouted Mario.
"I can't believe this! Then you're no leader of ours if this is how you want to act!" yelled Peach.
"I can do this without you then," Mario scoffed.
"Fine. Then I don't want to be with you anymore. It's over!" Peach shed tears, signaling a breakup.
"I'm sorry, princess. But I have to do what's right," Mario had ambition.
"Well this isn't the right way!" she shouted.
"It's the only way to set things right again," he shot back. "I'll do what's right by refusing to follow this law. I'm still going to protect people regardless," Mario answered while Samus and the others looked at him suspiciously.
Everyone continued to argue upon the Smasher Registration Act. From the passing of the new law, one united country becomes a nation divided.
