The True Master of the Smash Bros. Part 1
"New Beginnings"
Sonic and Fox entered the castle and walked into the foyer. Sonic was still trying to figure out what happened with Fox. Unfortunately he didn't really understand what happened himself. Fox decided that he would go lay down. Sonic was all for that as well, but was stopped by Master Hand.
"Darn…so close," Sonic muttered.
"Yet so far. My office," Master Hand floated over to his office door then opened it.
Fearing what the Hand would do if he tried to make a break for it he decided to walk in. Master Hand followed after him.
"Take a seat," Master Hand said getting behind his desk. He had a special chair just for him. He rest his thumb and pinky on the side and put his other fingers on the desk. Sonic sat down also.
"I'm sure you know why I've called you hear,"
"To tell me my frequent runner miles have gone dry,"
"Good so you know,"
"Come on Master Hand can ya really blame me. I'm in a brand new world with an adventures spirit. You can't expect me to stay here most the time,"
"And I don't, but when you go off for a whole week now your just really pushing it,"
"This island is a lot bigger then at first glance. It's so peaceful and you practically have every season here. I mean what place has a desert and then an ice mountain right next to it,"
"Its because the elevation of the mountain,"
"Oh…well it makes sense now,"
"Sonic I understand your need to explore, but you must understand what I am trying to run here,"
"What do you mean?"
"Sonic this Smash tournament isn't just to see who is the best fighter, but for entertainment,"
"Entertainment…whose?" Sonic said crossing his arms. He didn't like being someone's show.
"You see far off the coast sits a city. This city is made of all kinds of different beings. Be they human, animal, or other. It very diversified. This tournament was created to both entertain and protect the people,"
"Protect and entertain?"
"Yes, you see way back during the very first tournament the originals were heroes. They protected the citizens. They fought in matches to stay sharp. I then realized that…"
"You could make a quick buck," Sonic said catching on.
"Right and I did very well. Now you didn't think all these accommodations were just poofed up by me,"
"So, what do I have to do with this entire explanation?"
"Sonic people want to see you in some matches. They know you're here and I keep getting angry letters on why aren't you in. They want to see Sonic the hedgehog in a brawl,"
"So…I should put everything aside so you can stop getting these letters and complaints,"
"That would be the least you can do since I don't charge you to stay here,"
"Hmmm…good point," Sonic knew he would if he could. He probably got in some legal trouble. Sonic began to think.
"Why are you thinking? This isn't a request ya know. I'm telling you your going to perform in a match,"
"(Darn and he was doing so well in winning me over too)," Sonic thought.
"And to make sure you don't decide something on your own…" Master Hand extended his index finger then a blue narrow beam shot out. It hit Sonic in the forehead. When he was done Sonic shook his head.
"W-What did you do to me?"
"Just something to make sure you aren't able to walk out this castle, and something to make sure you're in the brawling mood,"
"This is a little extreme don't ya think,"
"What's extreme is some people threatening to shut my whole organization down because, 1. they think I can't control you guys…"
"Well that's true,"
"2. I'm insane to bring villains here,"
"I wouldn't disagree with that,"
"And 3. because a certain blue hedgehog wont participate,"
"Oh,"
"I don't want strike three so you're going to brawl in one form or another,"
"What's that supposed to mean?"
"You'll see later,"
Sonic really didn't like the sound of that. It would seem Master Hand just reminded Sonic that he wasn't called Master Hand for nothing. Sonic left his office in confusion. He had no idea what he did to him. He felt the same. He would of preferred being punished with chores, but it would probably take him only ten minutes no matter what he did. Master Hand really does know how to punish someone. Sonic decided to go see what his friends were up too. He didn't expect them to change since he was only gone a week. Sonic walked over to his room, well his version of walk anyway. He stopped in front of his door since he started to hear the voices of his friends. Sonic opened the door to see his friends…messing with his stuff!
Ness was playing on Sonic's extreme gear, Lucas was messing with his gold rings, and Lucario was attempting to harness the power of one of his chaos emeralds.
"Uh surprise w-welcome back Sonic," Ness stuttered hoping off his board.
"Whatcha guys up to?" Sonic said casually.
"Ya know stuff hehehe,"
"I can see,"
"We're glad your back," Lucas added.
"So I guess you guys just now decided to mess with my stuff,"
"Sorry we were just curious is all," Lucas said picking up his gold rings and putting them away.
"Yeah uh sorry," Ness said handing him his board.
Sonic took the board then put it beside his bed. He let Lucario do his thing since he wasn't bothering anybody, and besides he usually does that.
"Didn't expect to see you today Sonic," Lucas said.
"Didn't expect for you to leave either," Ness said pouting.
"Well I'll be sticking around for while now,"
"Master Hand punished you huh?" Ness asked.
"You could say that. He also told me about the whole smash organization and why its here. I guess I understand why he would be upset I didn't think it would be that big a deal if I didn't fight that often,"
"Oh it's a very big deal Sonic. You are one of the few people here that has one of largest fan base. You and Mario are neck and neck,"
"Really? I'm just a first year and Mario's an original he's probably got a few more then I do," Sonic said.
"I thought it was weird that we had to fight for others entertainment, but I guess it isn't so bad. At least Master Hand told us the truth," Lucas said taking a seat on the floor next to Ness.
"But I want to explore that city that houses all those different beings,"
"What does the city look like Ness?" Lucas asked.
"Well…it's big like New Pork City, but much bigger. Everything building towers over you and you feel so tiny on the street. It very busy so this tournament is how people unplug,"
"Oh what's it called?" Sonic asked.
"Ninte' City,"
"Weird name, but can't wait to visit," Lucas said.
"Don't hold your breath. We separated from the city a long time ago during the first competition,"
"Why?" Sonic asked.
"Too much danger and the fans having easy access to us meant not too much privacy,"
"Whoa I'm glad we don't have to deal with that," Lucas said. Sonic took a seat on his bed.
"Hey Ness I might forgive you for messing with my stuff if you answer a question for me,"
"Sure what is it?" Ness asked without hesitation.
"What was the very first competition like?" This question has been in Sonic for a while, but he never got around to asking it.
"Yeah, what was it like? I bet you were freaking out most the time,"
Ness ignored Lucas. He opened his mouth to answer, but closed it again in thought. He was about to speak again, but again he closed it in thought.
"Wow…I really can't remember that much," he finally said.
"What do you mean? The tournament wasn't that long ago was it?"
"No, its just…I can't remember what is was like when we, the originals first got here. Most of it is a big blank. Some things I remember, but there so small,"
"How do you not remember your first time here in this crazy world?" Lucas asked.
"That's just it I have no idea," Ness was truly troubled by this.
"Maybe he just can't remember, sometimes you are forgetful Ness," Lucario finally added his thoughts. The others didn't jump because they knew he was listening the whole time.
Ness didn't answer. Suddenly the pad in the room started to go off. It was near the door. It has a bunch of buttons on it made to customize the room to the users liking. There was also a hologram projector. A miniature hologram of Master Hand appeared.
"Sonic your first match is up. You will be in a free for all with Luigi, Bowser, and Link," He then vanished.
Sonic sighed, "Well my public awaits later guys," Sonic stood up then walked out the room. He closed the door gently.
"Great lets go watch," Lucas said standing up off the floor.
Lucario stood up without a word. He and Lucas walked over to the door, but Lucas looked back to see Ness in his own world.
"Ness, come on were going to watch the match,"
"You guys go on ahead I'll see you guys when I get there,"
Lucas shrugged then left the room with Lucario behind him.
"Something seems to be troubling him,"
"You sure," Lucas asked turning to him. Lucario nodded.
Lucas had on a worried expression as he watched Ness leave the room and go the opposite way. Lucas and Lucario went into the View room to watch the match. The fact that Sonic the ditchhog had showed up intrigued a lot of people. Sonic was performing quite well also. He may have been gone a week, but he was looking very good. They were battling on Final Destination.
Bowser swung a powerful punch at Sonic who vaulted over his fist. He landed behind the angry Bowser. Bowser fell backward trying to pin Sonic down with the spikes on his shell. Sonic performed a back flip making the attack fail. Sonic landed on the ground then ran forward, he jumped on Bowser's stomach, and using the momentum he gained he started riding Bowser. When they were over the edge he slammed down on his exposed stomach knocking him into the pit below. He recoiled off and landed back on the field. Luigi and Link were battling it out and Sonic decided to step in.
"Well the great Sonic the hedgehog graces us with his presence," Link said stabbing his sword forward at Sonic. Sonic side stepped the attack.
"Well I couldn't keep all my adoring fans waiting could I?" Sonic said sending a fast kick at Link. He wasn't quick enough to dodge it so he used his shield to block the attack. He used his shield to push Sonic back as well. Sonic recovered in a crouch position. Luigi came in and tried to punch Link, but he batted him away the same way he did Sonic. Sonic ran forward then curled into a ball. He went in between his Link's legs then donkey kicked him from behind. Link lurched forward then threw his Gale Boomerang.
"Link do you really think a wind boomerang can hurt me. (I was called knight of the wind for a reason)," Sonic created a counter spin canceling out the wind the boomerang created.
He then recreated it sending it back at Link.
"And do you really think you can hurt me with my own weapon," Link said snatching it.
Luigi jumped in again using his Luigi tornado. Sonic had an idea. He started to run around Luigi making him go faster beyond his control. Luigi was dizzy after that ride. To add to the chaos Bowser came back with a vengeance. He knocked Link aside then went for Sonic. He tried to grab Sonic, but he jumped up and did a handstand on his head. Bowser reached up to get him, but he sprung off and then stomped on his tail. Only 50 seconds was left.
Link came charging full force mixing in slashes with shield jabs. Sonic avoided it all by jumping and rolling. Link tried a big swing downward, but Sonic side stepped the attack. The sword slammed into the ground then Sonic stepped on it keeping him from raising it.
"Hey Link mind if I ask you a quick question?"
"Now…fine what is it," He was still trying to lift his sword with one hand.
"What was the first smash tournament like?"
Link suddenly looked puzzled. He was thinking, but it was clear he wasn't coming up with an answer. He then scratched his head, all while Sonic waited.
"Gosh Sonic…I don't remember much of anything really. I don't even remember when I first got here. I remember some stuff, but its small,"
"Really," this was strange. Link has very good memory. If he didn't his journeys would be very difficult. The fact that he didn't remember something was slightly troubling.
"Ask Luigi," Link said. He lifted his sword with both hands catapulting the hedgehog over the Koopa King and behind Luigi. Sonic covered Luigi's eyes playfully.
"Guess who,"
"Sonic knock it off,"
"I'm not Sonic, I'm your father,"
At this Luigi removed the hedgehog's hands then spun around performing a high spin kick. It was aimed for the hedgehogs jaw. Sonic just squatted down under the kick.
"Jokes aside though. Luigi can I ask you a quick question?"
"Huh a question now, why?"
"I said I wanted to ask the question," Sonic said pouting.
"Sorry, well why-a is it so important it can't wait?"
"I would of already asked by now ya know Luigi,"
"Fine Sonic, what's wrong that it-a can't wait?"
"What was the first smash tournament like?"
Luigi was surprised at the question, but he said he would answer whatever it was the hedgehog had to ask. A moment went by when he is even more surprised because he doesn't have an answer.
"I-a…don't really remember a whole lot-a. I-a don't even remember what is was-a like when we first got here,"
Now Sonic was officially to the point he's disturbed. Three originals and not one of them remember much. He also finds it troubling that they don't remember the same things. Finally the countdown started.
5…
4…
3…
2…
1…
TIME!
This games winner is…SONIC!
"Whose your hog?" Sonic said while break dancing.
Luigi and Link were clapping and Bowser was just sulking. They went into the transporter room. Bowser stomped off. Sonic turned to Link and Luigi who were conversing. It looked serious, so Sonic decided not to intervene. He left the room to meet up with Lucas and Lucario. He noticed someone was messing.
"Where's my number one fan?" Sonic asked.
"He said we would see him, but he never showed up," Lucas said.
"Weird…but lets not worry about it for now," Sonic said. It wasn't like he was in danger.
Sonic, Lucas, and Lucario went off back to Sonic and Lucario's room. They did not notice Link and Luigi nod at each other then walk off together.
They went inside the meeting room, and went up on stage. They both stood on a certain spot and the floor began to drop. The hole that was left was covered with the shutters from the side came in to close it seeming like nothing had happened. Peach stuck her head in thinking she heard something then shrugged then left.
Link and Luigi entered a room with all the other originals. It was made of some gray material. It had the smash symbol with the number 12 next to it on the side of the room. It is fairly big a good space. It also has giant monitor, but it was not on.
"Alright everyone's here," Mario said.
"It great Master Hand gave us our own secret place to meet so a certain few noisy people would walk in on us. Samus's room was a good meeting place, but it wasn't the best. I just don't know why I have to be blindfolded every time we come here," Ness said.
"That's because you stink at keeping secrets," Fox said leaning back in his chair.
"How so?"
"Now everyone knows Samus is a hot girl. That Link here had brain problems when he was growing up. That Kirby is actually a thing. That time where you told Master Hand Captain Falcon had that speeding ticket ("Wait that was you!" Falcon exclaimed.) And do I need to mention the time you told the whole house Roy died,"
"Come on I thought it was obvious we were having a meeting. Why else would we all go in Samus's room at the same time? Its not my fault somebody had misprinted Roy's name on an obituary,"
"Well that aside I-a think we all may, or may-a not know why we're-a here," Mario said taking charge.
"Beats me Captain," Falcon said.
"Well it occurred to me when Ness asked me-a question…a question I-a should be able to answer, but cannot,"
Luigi and Link knew.
"Sonic's only back for one day, and he's stirring up trouble already," Link said.
"We're meeting about Sonic?" Samus asked.
"No, we're-a meeting about the question that originated from Sonic," Mario clarified.
"(Well what was it?)" Pikachu asked.
"Does anybody-a remember the very first smash tournament?"
Everyone who hadn't heard the question began to think. When they realized they didn't know the answer they began to look around. They notice everyone had on the same face they did. The calm atmosphere started to disintegrate.
"Why can't I remember anything?" Fox asked shocked.
"(I not get picture in my brain about that time)" DK commented.
"I do not recall much of it either," Falcon admitted.
"Poof," Kirby said. They all understood this saying that the memory is gone.
"I know I would remember something like this happening to me the first time. Something is wrong here," Samus.
"Now we're on the same page," Ness said.
"But they can't just disappear like it never happened," Falcon said.
"(Apparently they did. I have a very sharp memory ya know)" Jigglypuff boasted.
"(I remember stuff before we got here)" Yoshi said. Everyone then realized they too remember.
"This could be a sign," Fox said.
"What do you-a mean by that?" Luigi asked.
"When I went to bring Sonic back to the castle something happened. While he was on the wing I started to lose control…"
"Wait, your too good a pilot to just lose control," Falcon said.
"Not my ship, but my body,"
Everyone gasped.
"I could have really hurt Sonic and myself. I'm glad Sonic let go when he needed to,"
"That's why you came back all freaked out," Luigi said.
"This could mark the beginning of trouble guys. I-a want everyone on alert and watch each other. I'll-a see what Master Hand thinks about this. For now keep this on the down low. That means you-a too Ness. Sonic doesn't need to know about this-a okay,"
Everyone in the room nods. If only they knew what was to come.
A/N: My bad everyone. I accidently uploaded the wrong file. Here is the real part 1. Sorry for the mix up.