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SUPER SMASH BROS. Civil War
Chapter 16: Lockdown
[Pro-Reg]
The Lobby
Smash Tower Lockdown
An explosion occurred after the power went out in the tower but it didn't cause the building to collapse, because it was underground where it wouldn't affect the building's infrastructure.
"Don't worry. That came from underground so we're safe," Samus affirmed to the pink princess.
"With the tower out of power, how are we going to restore it?" asked Peach.
"Look, I'll head downstairs to see what's happening. That was no accident. You make sure everyone is alright," told Samus.
"You mean, we have to split up… by ourselves?" Peach didn't want to split up.
"I'll be fine, Peach," Samus jumped from the stairs to the bottom floor.
Peach knew what she had to do and felt confident. She wasn't able to run fast enough from her wearing heels. She looked around the dark and scarce hallways and offices throughout the tower until she saw the main office that included some stairs because of its height and elevation. She ran up the stairs to reach the office, only to find Fox, who was startled to see her.
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[Anti-Reg]
Main Office
"Oh Fuzzy! I'm so glad to see you," said Peach happily.
"Not enough you're not," remarked Fox with a bitter look after putting away his weapon. He didn't want to hurt her. He turned away from her. She expected a smile in return, but he went right past her. He activated a machine and powered up a nearby computer and began to code and break into it.
"Um, Mr. Fuzzy. What's wrong? Look, what are you doing here? I promise I won't say anything," asked Peach in worry.
"I know you won't. Have you broken any hearts lately?" he questioned when looking back at her again.
"I didn't mean to hurt you, but I had to side with what's right. If you were smart, you wouldn't be on Mario's side," Peach told him.
"Oh, so you think I'm stupid? I'll tell you something else that's stupid. I made that decision to join Mario because it was the right decision. I shut down the power and locked up the tower. Now that's stupid!" he admitted.
"Poor choice of words, I admit… wait, you caused the tower to shut down?" Peach in shock as she stepped back.
"Yeah. I had my orders and I took it. I haven't been the same," Fox stated.
"Since when?" she asked, looking more worried.
"Since, since… since you hurt me," he replied. Peach felt guilt.
"Wait… Fox! Do you like me? Tell me!" shouted Peach before Fox stopped and turned to her.
"No, I don't… not anymore. Stay out of my way, princess," he warned her as he took off.
Peach fell down to the floor and streamed out tears. "Don't goooo!"
"We're just friends, right? But is it more than friends?" Peach thought when wiping off the tears. Fox heard Peach crying and was caught in guilt.
"That wasn't very nice of me," he thought to himself, but headed downstairs anyway. On the way, he called Mario.
"Mario, did you get everything out? I'm coming down to help," Fox told him..
"Yeah, everything's clear. The plan worked. You might have to get here faster. Red flags are pointing at us for that explosion you made us use," Mario informed him..
"Hey, it was the only way to get through under the tower," informed Fox.
Mario and the other rebel Smashers were able to extract the registration forces' weapons which included the following: rifles, anti-aircraft missiles, reflectors, and robots designed for combat against Smashers.
"By the gods, why would our friends store all this here and use it to hunt us down?" questioned Ike.
"Doesn't matter as long as we have them so they can't use it," said Mario as the last of the weapons were safely taken away from the registration forces. Fox was able to get to them first before the registration forces could assemble and go down themselves.
"They'll be coming any minute. We need a distraction," Fox added.
"Throw a smoke bomb. We'll run past them," Mario suggested.
"A bold idea, but it could work," said Zelda as she heard the registrants coming. Only several SRA Units were accompanying the registered Smashers when they saw the rebels. Fox and Ike pointed their weapons.
"Of course it's you causing trouble. What? You're trying to get back at us for beating your asses the first time," said Samus.
"Something like that," Mario smirking, throwing a smoke bomb, which allowed the rebel Smashers to sneak through.
"Huh… after them!" shouted Samus after turning back and seeing the rebels running off.
"We bait them into a trap, and we'll be able to escape," said Mario as they were running up the tower.
Peach continued to sob because she knew what he meant. "He really does like me, but now… it's over," thought Peach as the tears started to stop.
Then, she was conflicted to see Mario, Ike, Zelda, and Fox. "Uh, what are you guys doing here? And Fuzzy, you came back!" said Peach.
Feeling in pain and anger, Fox gave her frowning look. "Fox, I'm sorry for hurting your feelings. But if it makes you feel better, I feel the same way when I found out what you meant," said Peach with a smile.
Fox almost looked surprised but still was bitter. "I already told you, princess. I don't like you anymore," Fox said out of anger.
"Why not?" asked Peach as Fox became more frustrated.
"Dammit, Peach. I… I want nothing to do with you," admitted Fox in an irritating voice.
No longer crying, Peach also boiled up with anger. "This is all your fault, Mario!" accused Peach.
"What do you mean it's my fault? I didn't do anything wrong!" Mario spoke.
"You let this go too far! All of it," she outright said.
"I'm trying to set things right again. You wouldn't understand," explained Mario.
"This is why you and I are already over!" Peach, feeling more angry, responded back.
"Good, because only getting cake and a wet kiss after saving you was driving… me… crazy!" shouted Mario.
"When will it end?" she shouted back.
"When this law is gone," answered Mario.
"I can't believe you would side with him, Fuzzy," she said to Fox.
"Hmph, and I can't believe you still call me 'Fuzzy' like I'm your pet," said Fox.
"You're a good friend to me, Fox. Please reconsider and join us. I don't want you to go to prison," Peach pleaded, but this only made Fox upset.
"Tch, a 'friend'... you still don't get it, do you?! You call me a friend? Some sort of plaything? And I'm not going to prison. They'll have to inject me first!" barked out Fox.
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[Pro-Reg]
Main Office
"I'll handle those fools alone. You lot find the backup generator so the tower becomes active again," Samus ordered to the registered Smashers.
"If you need us, give the signal," Captain Falcon suggested as they left.
Samus ran upstairs to the main office where the rebels were at and hid behind a column to not get spotted. She pulled out her gun as she heard what they're saying.
"If that mutt breaks her feelings…" Samus thought as she saw Fox and Peach talking.
"Look, Peach. I just don't want to be with you because I realized why would I love someone who doesn't care about me more than herself?" told Fox.
"If that's the way you feel, then goodbye!" cried out Peach.
Samus sprung into action and defended Peach while holding onto the gun.
"You'll have to get through me," warned Samus.
"We're leaving this tower," Mario waved her off.
"Who said you were going to leave?" Samus threatened and stood in front of Peach.
"I did," grinned Mario as he decided to hold up his fiery fists and attack Samus. With no power suit, Samus put away her gun and engaged in hand to hand combat as the other rebels joined in.
"Fox, do what you gotta do," told Mario. Fox looked at Peach and gave a scowl and growled away. He jumped off into the elevator shaft and slid down.
"Alright. I'll take you all on. Peach, go after Fox," Samus told her. Peach quickly used her umbrella to hover down the elevator shaft. Samus released her whip while Mario and Zelda prepared for combat.
