SUPER SMASH BROS. Civil War © 2014-2018 (2022 Update) by:
Imperator-Xolo on FanFiction
Imperator-Xolo on DeviantArt
All Nintendo and third-party characters and their depictions © by their well-respected and hard working owners.
The following is a series-based fanfiction. Super Smash Bros., Super Smash Bros. Melee, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Super Smash Bros. 4, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate are all owned by Nintendo, HAL Laboratory, Sora Ltd., Bandai Namco, and Masahiro Sakurai. Please support the official release.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations, embodied in critical reviews, and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law.
SUPER SMASH BROS. Civil War
Chapter 58: Finale
Final Boss Battle Master Core
Phase Two: Master Giant
"Master Core! We're about to put an end to you here and now!" Mario proclaimed valiantly along with the rest of the Smashers.
"RRRROOARRRRR! WOAHEHAHAHAHA!" the Master Swarm underwent a new transformation apart from the Master Swarm form.
It was transforming into a gargantuan humanoid entity of venomous darkness; it gave off a nostalgic reference to Tabuu in his giant form. This Master Core was first as Master Swarm but now called Master Giant. The almighty giant beast took on a dangerous new look and it finally began to speak the proper language.
"HEH… HEHEHEHEHE… DO YOU UNDERSTAND ME NOW?" said the Master Giant.
"Smashers, let's figure out a plan to bring this tyrant down!" Bowser.
"I HAVE ONE! SMASH! IF YOU CAN! HAHAHAHAHAHA!" Master Giant suggested.
"Well, you heard him. Let's smash!" Samus started things off a Super Zero Laser, bringing more devastating effects.
"RAAAHHHHH!" Lucario used the Aura Storm.
"PK… STARSTORM!" Lucas and Ness fired their respective PK Starstorm Omega psychic attack.
However, none of those attacks seemed to be doing major damage. Master Giant laughed at the Smashers for their pitiful attempts.
"HAHAHAHA! IS THAT THE BEST YOU GOT?!" Master Giant roared with laughter.
"I only have enough of my strength left to do Mega Evolution for at least half an hour," said Lucario.
"OH DON'T WORRY. I WON'T BE LEAVING ANYTIME SOON. HEH… HEHEHEHEHE…" Master Giant explained.
Lucario ignored the remark and transformed into Mega Lucario. The red and blue aura flashing around his body, as well as the electrical sparks, indicated that he was playing seriously now. Mega Lucario slowly paced himself to face the Master Giant.
"HEH… HEHEHEHEHE… SO! YOU WANT TO FIGHT THE MASTER CORE?" asked Master Giant devilishly.
"Fight you? No, I want to kill you," Lucario smirked, making Master Giant move back a little.
"YOU… YOU DIE!" Master Giant attempted to smite Lucario with one of his dark arms, but Lucario dodged it.
"Hrrrrrr…" Lucario began to charge up his Super Aura Storm.
"HOLD STILL SO I CAN CRUSH YOU!" Master Giant had trouble attacking Lucario, but Lucario had his own difficulty getting to charge up his attack.
"ERRRRR…" Lucario was almost done.
"FIGHT BACK OR I KILL YOUR FRIENDS INSTEAD!" Master Giant threatened, making Lucario wait no longer.
"Watch the power of Aura! HRRRRRAHHHHH!" Lucario leaped into the air and fired Super Aura Storm straight at Master Giant, weakening him to a close major level.
"GAH! YOU THOUGHT THAT… WAS ENOUGH?! HAHAHAHAHA!" Master Giant returned the favor by grabbing Lucario and slamming him to the ground. "HUAHAHAHAHA— OW!" one of Master Giant's arms were sliced off clean. Mega Lucario wriggled out.
"You're welcome," Palutena winked at Lucario after she fired her Divine Arrow, which easily cut off Master Giant's arm.
"THAT… THAT WAS… PRETTY POINTLESS!" said Master Giant before regenerating his arm. "NOW IF WE'RE DONE MESSING AROUND, I'D LIKE TO START KILLING!"
"Hmph. I shall cut down this demon," said Meta Knight.
"Huh? Meta Knight. But you might die," cautioned Lucina. Meta Knight brushed off her warning and flew into action.
"Behold—" Meta Knight made the whole area dark for a couple of seconds. And, then "—The Wrath of Galaxia!" Meta Knight did an incredible amount of sword slices, tearing Master Giant into pieces.
"What the? NO… W-WAY!" Master Giant's body struggled to regenerate itself.
"Hmm…" Meta Knight thought as he looked at Master Giant's head. It was giving off an ominous glow. "Could that be the weakness?" Meta Knight was punched away by one of the Master Giant's hits.
"I located a weakness. Aim for its head," told Meta Knight.
"Not a problem for me," Dark Pit shot a Dark Arrow straight at Master Giant's head, causing sufficient damage.
"Bullseye! Nice shot, buddy!" Pit complimented.
"Please don't ever say that again. Just hurry up and shoot," Dark Pit replied.
"Can do!" Pit fired a Golden Arrow, creating the same sufficient damage as previously.
"Here is the light of the Triforce Arrow!" Zelda shot the Triforce Arrow with her bow, also carrying the same effects.
"AHHHH! STOP THAT!" Master Giant couldn't dodge as he was too large. "I HATE YOU ALL! THIS IS NOT FAIR!"
"I'll deliver this last package if you don't mind," said Snake when he fired a super-powered RPG fitted with atomic-like explosives, blasting Master Giant's head off.
"Not bad, babe," Samus smirked at Snake before she finished the rest of Master Giant with the Reverse Zero Laser energy beam.
The Master Giant was disintegrated but Master Swarm returned, transforming once more into something more primal. The Swarm took the shape of an actual creature; a hybrid mythical animal of an unknown origin. It was possibly a mutated animal. The beast roared hellish-like and spoke no proper language.
"Oh… My Gods!" Lucina cowered backward as she witnessed a nightmare transformation.
Lucas jumped away in terror when the Ultimate Chimera flashbacks started to come back to him. "Gah!" Lucas shouted.
ooo
Final Boss Battle Master Core
Phase Three: Master Beast
The beast appeared to be a large, quadrupedal scorpion-like creature. The Beast's jaw was as wide and literal as a black hole. It released a wailing roar that created a shockwave of destruction. The Smashers managed to stay on the Tower without falling.
"Uh, uh, uh," Lucas cowered in fear. The Master Beast reminded the young boy of the Ultimate Chimera from his world when he fought the Pigmask Army. "Gah… it-it's like that chimera I had to fight a while back."
"Get a hold of yourself, man," Ness shook him a bit.
"B-b-but that thing?!" Lucas stuttered.
"I know. We'll help, but you have to be the one to finish the job. We're counting on you,"
Ness told his friend. Lucas felt a little more confident.
"[garble] [garble] RRROARRRRRR!" Master Beast growled and howled. Normally, Lucas would be terrified—
"BRING IT ON!" Lucas raised his voice, surprising the others.
"Whoa! I didn't know a cutie pie like him could have the same voice as me," Palutena was really surprised. "Go get em', Lucas!"
"[garble] ROAR!" Master Beast charged at Lucas and attempted to stab the young psychic with its scorpion tail, but Lucas grabbed hold of the tail and swung the beast.
"Brings back some memories, huh?" Mario and Bowser thought at the same time.
Lucas threw Master Beast across. For someone who's around thirteen, Lucas packed some muscle. The Master Beast recovered and blasted a ball of fire, sending Lucas and burning some of his clothes. Then, the Master Beast slammed Lucas with its tail. Lucas fell to the floor, but immediately got up and shouted at the monster.
"I will win! I AM A HERO! If I can't stop you, THEN I CAN AT LEAST TRY TO SAVE MY FRIENDS!" Lucas proclaimed.
"ROARRRRRR! [garbles] [growls]" Master Beast shot another deadly fireball.
"ERR, PK FIRE!" Lucas screamed in response to meeting the attack with PK Fire. He fell backward but continued on.
"ROAR! [garbles louder]" Master Beast launched a cyclone of flames at Lucas.
"PK FIRE!" Lucas used PK Fire Omega as a counter. Both of the attacks canceled out as a result and created a storm of fire. Master Beast swung its tail around dozens of times, yet Lucas evaded it all. Lucas thought of his friends; the ones who helped him on his journey.
"RRRRRR-ROOOARRRRRR!" Master Beast roared at the top of its lungs and took steps back, ready to charge to kill Lucas.
"Hmph. Do your worst. GIVE ME EVERYTHING YOU GOT!" Lucas announced.
"[panting] ERRROARRRR! HAHHHHHH!" Master Beast charged ahead to kill Lucas.
"PK… STARSTORM!" Lucas focused his energy and launched a ballistic array of PK Starstorm meteorites straight at Master Beast's wide open mouth.
"RRRRR… RRRAAHHHHHH!" Master Beast exploded into pieces in seconds after it began glowing.
"ALL-RIGHT!" Lucas felt excited. Everyone cheered.
"You did it!" Palutena hugged him.
"A young psychic like you should feel honored," Mewtwo smiled a little.
"Nice one, bro," Ness extended his fist.
"Yeah haha," Lucas and Ness bumped fists.
Master Beast's carcass returned to the Master Swarm form. Then, Master Swarm chose a new form, splitting itself into five new forms. Those forms took the appearance of five sabers, with one of them being bigger than the others.
ooo
Final Boss Battle Master Core
Phase Four: Master Edges (Sabres)
Master Swarm transformed into the Master Edges. Its five blades were the perfect match for the sword fighters of the Fire Emblem Kingdom. Five sword fighters stepped in to take on the Master Edges: Ike, Marth, Lucina, Roy, and Link. They paced themselves towards the Master Edges.
"Let us fight… as a team," Link unsheathed the Master Sword.
"He's not ready for what I'm about to dish out," told Roy.
"I'm ready," Robin stated.
"Don't get in my way when the action starts," said Marth.
"I fight… with my friends!" spoke Ike.
Master Edges separated its five blades. The 5 fighters took on one each. Ike had the biggest sword to fight. The other Smashers took notice and believed that they had to destroy all five of the blades to destroy the Master Edges.
"Team, converge on the big one first, then the rest should be easier," Bowser formulated the strategy.
"Already done. Hah!," Ike and the other fighters received the message.
They first took out the biggest sword with a mighty combined frenzy of sword strikes. The biggest sword crumbled and vanished. They turned their attention to destroying the other four together. With a flurry of sword slices and strikes, the Edges barely had time to react in time before being destroyed.
"Well done, my friends," Ike gave a quick thumbs up. Marth, Lucina, Roy, and Link nodded in response.
"Everyone, be ready for another form of the Master Core," informed Bowser.
Soon after the Master Edges reverted back into Master Swarm, it changed form for another time. The Swarm expanded itself in intense rage, creating a vortex of destruction. The Smashers took cover. Lucas, Lucario, Mewtwo, Palutena, and Rosalina sensed the amount of energy stored in the Swarm. It was stronger than the Master Giant and the Master Beast. The Swarm already started the process of changing its entire form.
"Guys, what's going on?! This power is off the limits!" asked Samus.
"The Master Core… has been hiding its true power all along. He's been suppressing it. I can feel it," warned Mewtwo.
"Yeah, and it's no joke," Palutena added.
"ERRRR… AAHHHHHHHHHHHHHAHAHAHAHAH!" Master Swarm exploded, which created a pressuring shockwave of energy that everyone could feel. They held onto the Tower to avoid falling off.
All that remained was a pod of darkness in the air. It floated in suspended animation. All of a sudden, the pod cracked open, revealing a humanoid being of average stature. It was covered entirely by darkness and swarming with black particles.
ooo
Final Boss Battle Master Core
Phase Five: Master Shadow
"[yawning] [noms]" Master Shadow looked tired at the beginning. "...heh..hehe… WWAHHHHHHHH!" the Master Shadow shouted. "Heh… hehahahahaha!"
"What the hell? I don't get it. What's with this form? It almost looks like… Tabuu," said Samus.
"He sounds like the Master Giant but different," Captain Falcon pointed out. Master Shadow sounded less of a beast. There was clear high arrogance in his voice.
"Hahahahaha! I'm more refined than my previous forms. And, my speaking that has improved," Master Shadow spoke. "Now who's ready to commit suicide because after I'm done, you'll wish you were dead."
"I'll be your opponent," Lucario stepped forward.
"Oh… hehahahahaha! Are you sure you want to challenge me and die while you're at it?" asked Master Shadow. Lucario stared at him with a serious look. "So I take it that's a yes, hahahaha!"
"Yes… I won't hold back," said Lucario. "I have to hold back, otherwise I really may end up committing suicide for draining my energy and burning my body up," Lucario thought afterward.
"Excellent. Neither will I… as much hehehehahaha!" replied Master Shadow.
Lucario evolved into Mega Lucario and decided to attack head-on. Master Shadow did the exact same strategy and attacked Lucario. They performed the exact battle strategy and same exact movements. When Lucario kicked, so did Master Shadow.
"What the? He's on par with me. It's as if he's copying all of my movements," Lucario thought.
"Ahahahaha! You're catching on. I can imitate your fighting style and powers and bend them to my own will," explained Master Shadow.
"Like a shadow," Lucario realized.
"Ding, ding, ding, ding! Heh… hehahahaha! We have a winner. Your prize is death," Master Shadow was formidable in copying his opponents.
"Hmph. I could care less," Mega Lucario started off stronger. This time, he moved much more rapidly, landing a couple of punches on the Master Shadow.
"Heh… that kinda tickles," Master Shadow retorted. Nothing was hurting him. "C'mon. What are you waiting for? Unleash your full power already!"
"What?" Lucario tried to act confused.
"Don't you dare! I know you're holding back. If you don't go all-out, I will kill you! Of course… I will kill you either way," Master Shadow boasted.
"Grrr… he's right," Lucario had thought. He pushed his body to its limits. "HRRRRRRRRRR!—" Lucario's muscles bulged and his veins popped up. Electricity sparked around him. "...RAAHHHHHHHH!"
"Ooh, finally. The chance to see you at full capacity," Master Shadow acknowledged.
Mega Lucario vanished and struck Master Shadow in the chest with an aura-filled punch when appearing again. Mega Lucario attacked Master Shadow using an aura-infused kick. Then, Lucario repeated the same sequence with a barrage of attacks.
Buff Mega Lucario continued his barrage of attacks. "AURA BOMB!" Mega Lucario shot a close range Aura Bomb at Master Shadow.
"GAH! That hurt," complained Master Shadow. "I'll END YOU!" he tried to imitate the Aura Bomb. Both Aura Bombs canceled out.
"Hmph. Copying my techniques won't save you," Lucario shook his head.
"That may be the case, BUT… unlike you, I have limitless power, which means I can do… this," Master Shadow buffed up his body and struck Lucario.
"Dammit! Why didn't I see it coming? I need to end this… QUICKLY!" Lucario thought to himself. His body was at its peak, so he couldn't fight for much longer.
"HHHHRRRRRR!..." Mega Lucario charged up with a new attack while fighting off Master Shadow.
"Hehehehehahahaha!" Master Shadow continued damaging Lucario until Greninja kicked the Master Shadow away.
"You're not in this alone," Mega Greninja informed him when he leaped in and struck Master Shadow. "Everyone's backing you up," Greninja added. Lucario responded with a nod and continued charging up his energy wave.
Master Shadow recovered only to see him fighting against Mega Greninja. "Out of the way! Unless you can't wait your turn."
"You have formidable strength, but you lack speed and mental ability. You can't copy the original," stated Greninja.
"Oh can't I?" Master Shadow seemed to be faster than ever, even for Greninja to predict. "Don't you get it. I can copy all powers. That's what makes this form so powerful!"
Greninja quietly smiled. "However, every form has a weakness. How about seeing my Water Shuriken?" Greninja swiftly threw his shuriken. Master Shadow barely managed to dodge it.
"Grr, why YOU?!" Master Shadow got a little upset. He attacked Mega Greninja with a series of fast punches and reflexes.
"Huh?! It's ready!" Lucario finished charging up. He immediately powered up to the point where his aura was fully crimson red and no traces of blue aura were seen. "I can only obtain this form for a short amount of seconds before it can kill me," he thought. Lucario's muscles grew and the sweat from his body indicated he was pushing himself to the maximum level. "HUHHHRRRRRRRR!..." Buff Mega Lucario raised his voice.
Master Shadow and Mega Greninja were equally on par, but Master Shadow was clear to be the superior one. Mega Greninja grew his muscles out and fought back harder. Buff Mega Lucario finally got his intense attack ready to fire at Master Shadow. Lucario's fierce yells were heard by the Master Shadow as quickly as he switched his attention.
"I DON'T BELIEVE IT! IT WAS ALL A DIVERSION!" Master Shadow had no time to react when Mega Lucario was ready. Mega Greninja slipped away to avoid the blast area.
"Witness the wrath of the waveguide!" RAGE MEGA AURA STORM!" Lucario unveiled his new powerful energy blast. The crimson red energy wave tore through the darkness of Master Shadow's physical body in seconds. The blast was so powerful, the Tower was crumbling up and the structures were beginning to tear.
"NOOOOOoooooo…" Master Shadow faded away.
"[heavy panting] [grunt noises] I… That's all I got left," whispered Lucario as he fell to the floor. He reverted to his base form.
"Lu-cario! Get up!" Palutena came to his aid and healed him. Greninja came to help him up to his feet.
"I am alive," replied Lucario.
As it seems, the Master Shadow's dead remains reverted back to Master Swarm. The Master Swarm changed its appearance into a greater creation. The Swarm multiplied itself rapidly like an infection. The Swarm grew about ten times its previous size and continued to expand.
"WOAHAHAHAHAHA! DO YOU REALLY BELIEVE THAT YOU'VE WON?! AFTER HEARTLESS BATTLES, YOU SURELY MUST BE FAMISHED! I STILL HAVE ONE MORE FORM AFTER THIS! SO GO AHEAD AND TRY TO STOP US!" both Master Hand and Crazy Hand were heard. "MEET… MASTER FORTRESS! CONSUMED BY DARKNESS! JUST A PREVIEW OF YOUR AFTERLIFE!"
"That hasn't stopped us before," said Mario.
"Whatever you have, throw it at us and we'll smash it down to size," Bowser cracked his knuckles.
"Heh, and I thought I was the one to talk smack," Samus commented.
"We'll finish everything you've got," added Fox.
ooo
Final Boss Battle Master Core
Phase Six: Master Fortress
Master Swarm expanded its size exponentially. It looked almost as big as the Tower itself, maybe even larger. The Swarm was no longer a swarm of particles but a sea of darkness comprising a long tower structure. The Master Fortress also had an extra incentive: a big monstrous mouth the size of a building.
"HEHEHEHEHEHEHAHAHAHAHA! BET YOU DIDN'T EXPECT TO REALIZE THIS, SMASHERS! NOW IT'S SURELY IMPOSSIBLE TO DESTROY ME! I WELCOME DESTRUCTION, AS SO LONG YOU VALUE THIS WORLD THAT IS!" Master Fortress spoke monotonously.
"WHAT ARE YOU BABBLING ON ABOUT?!" Bowser shouted to communicate.
"IF MY BODY IS DESTROYED AND BLOWN, THERE WILL BE NO TELLING OF THE CONSEQUENCES! THE WHOLE TOWER WILL COLLAPSE! I HAVE MERGED MY BODY WITHIN THE SURFACE OF THE PLANET, SO THAT WAY THE WORLD IS DESTROYED AS WELL!" explained Master Fortress.
"YOU'RE LYING!" Mewtwo screamed out. "No way you'd sacrifice this World."
"HEHEHEHEHEHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! DO YOU WANT TO STAKE YOUR LIFE IN THAT WAGER?! ALL OF YOU CAN COME AT ME, I DON'T CARE. I AM PRACTICALLY, BUT ENTIRELY, IMMOBILIZED UNTIL I AM DESTROYED!" Master Fortress exclaimed.
"Smashers, we have no choice. Hit it with everything you've got!" ordered Bowser.
"WHAT?! Are you serious right now?! If we manage to destroy that thing, the World gets destroyed too!" Mario reacted very negatively.
"If we don't, he wins and we end up gone forever in the darkness," Bowser explained.
"No. I say we formulate a different strategy. We can slow him down and immobilize him completely," Mario shot back. The two former enemies glanced at each other, ready to fight one another when Samus stopped them.
"You idiots! That's enough! Look, all we have left is to go for a one-shot final move that can dismantle the Master Fortress without having to endanger anyone," said Samus. "I think Mewtwo was onto something," she added. Everyone focused on Mewtwo.
"He won't risk destroying the planet. I know that much. But we can't risk this Tower falling down by shooting a blast from the outside," said Mewtwo.
"So.." Mario and Bowser were in thought.
"What if we attack from the inside? One of us will go inside the Fortress and destroy all of it?" Mewtwo introduced his plan.
"By the stars, that can actually work," Rosalina nodded.
"We better be right," Samus hoped.
"COME AND STOP ME! NO SENSE OF LIVING WITHOUT GOING OUT IN A BLAZE OF GLORY!" Master Fortress goaded the Smashers to fight.
"Alright, Smashers! Let's do what we do best!" Mario stated as the Smashers sprung into action.
