Corrin (M) rested on the couch in reflection of recent events.
The year was almost over… probably for the best. This year had been far too hectic. If Christmas several days ago wasn't utter madness, what was? MSB was still stumbling around the mansion, shocked from an event he refused to disclose. It was probably due to his Nohrian siblings. Or rather, Corrin's (F) Nohrian siblings. With the whole multidimensional debacle the Corrins had to go through, they decided to invite one set of siblings themselves. Corrin (M) had invited his Hoshidan siblings. Speaking of Corrin (F)...
...look what the cat dragged in.
Corrin's female counterpart had entered the living room, her face downcast and blushing with embarrassment. Time had not been kind to her as of late, with several mishaps thrown in her direction since MSB arrived. It was only natural for her to feel this guilty. Luckily, thought Corrin (M), the year's almost over. She'll have a fresh start! As Corrin scooted to the side to allow his female counterpart a spot on the couch, the doorbell rang.
Luckily, Pikachu had that covered.
When he opened the door, he was rather surprised to see a certain 10 year old with black hair, brown eyes, a red hat, and a blue and white striped shirt. "ASH!" Pikachu cried, leaping into his trainer's arms. Ash Ketchum had come over for New Years! "Aw, hey Pikachu. Glad I could make it!" the Pokémon trainer greeted. Sadly, only several other Smashers took notice. Pikachu and Ash were left in an awkward situation. "So…" Ash began, "how's Greninja doing?"
"DIE, YOU OVERHYPED FIRE LIZARD!"
Meanwhile, Rosalina and her Lumas were helping set up the fireworks, accompanied by Rex, Pyra, and the four Inklings. Shulk was helping, too, but Dunban made the mistake of letting King Dedede into the kitchen. As the group was busy finishing up the fireworks display, Kirby suddenly ran into the booth… with his Fire Ability. Everyone froze, wondering what chaos was about to befall them.
In an ironic twist, Kirby simply sacrificed his ability, and walked along.
MSB was walking along the perimeter of the mansion, enjoying the winter air. While it hadn't snowed much a home, it was a flurry around the mansion. The perfect place to clear one's head in the midst of chaos. He just saw Kirby walk past the fireworks booth! In any case, he had to keep walking. There would be some surprise guests at the mansion, and he didn't want his nerves to be shot when they arrived.
He sat in front of the mansion door, feeling at ease with himself.
Luigi was cowering beneath the mansion couch cushions, surprised no one had noticed him thus far. He had been sat on by the likes of Bowser and Wario, so at this point, he was prepared for anything. Mama mia, he thought, continuing to cower beneath the cushions. As it turns out, Master Hand and Crazy Hand had sent multiple invites to multiple guests. It just so happened one of those guests was from Sarasaland…
"FOUND YOU!" growled a certain light brown-haired princess in a yellow dress.
"WAAAAHHHH!" cried Luigi as he ran away, earning him the attention of the now off-duty Inklings. After the whole Fire Kirby fiasco, the firework setup had been completed. Rosalina had originally wanted to add "extras" to the display, but was interrupted when a visitor came by the booth. She whispered something in Rosalina's ear, and the princess of the cosmos found her attention was needed elsewhere. Slippy, now back in his squid form, sighed in disapproval.
"I don't know how," he stated, "but Luigi dun goofed up."
Corrin (F) was sipping some needed hot chocolate in the living room, accompanied by a rather gentlemanly individual. The man in question was wearing an orange shirt with a brown coat, brown pants, dark green shoes, and a rather iconic brown top hat with an orange stripe. Beside the man was a young boy wearing a white shirt covered by a blue sweater vest, sea green shorts, a blue hat, and black shoes with long white socks.
"I must say," the older gentleman stated, "this hot chocolate is rather divine!"
The Princess of Nohr slightly blushed at the compliment. "It was my first try…" she explained, "though I'm glad you like it, Mr. Layton." "Professor Layton," the young boy corrected. Corrin (F) looked startled, before laughing at the self-proclaimed apprentice. "Apologies, Luke," the princess pardoned, "I'm just not fond of formalities around the holidays…" Layton took another sip of his hot chocolate, before noticing something...rather odd. "Excuse me," Layton whispered to Corrin, "but why is that young man fighting that overgrown turtle dragon thing?"
Corrin looked up, surprised to see MSB unsuccessfully battling Bowser.
Ash was catching up with Pikachu and Greninja in the backyard. After a bit of a skirmish with a Charizard (not Ash's), the threesome was currently building an igloo. When they were about to finish said igloo, an orange blur zipped over their heads. "Huh?" questioned Ash, noticing the mysterious presence. The blur zipped past the group again this time causing Ash to fall over. As his loyal Pokémon rushed to his side, the blur crashed into the igloo, destroying their progress.
"NOOOO!" Pikachu cried in dismay.
The now fizzling remnants of the snow began to subside, revealing Charizard's silhouette. Greninja, already ticked about his trainer falling, was now raging at the fact that his rival was responsible. Ash was interested in something else, however. Another Pokémon Trainer jumped off of the Charizard's back. He was wearing a red cap, a red and white t-shirt, and blue jeans. Ash stood up, eyeing the trainer with an equally stoic expression. The winter wind was the only sound you could hear. "..." "..."
"GRENINJA, I CHOOSE YOU!" "...!"
Luma was on the lookout. Luigi had hurt his mama's feelings, and now it was up to him to avenge her. He and his Luma brethren were scattered about mansion in strategic locations, so no matter what, Luigi would not escape. Ever since Daisy had spotted Luigi in the couch cushions, he had been even more evasive. Not for Luma, who was positioned at the door to the mansion's backyard. Luigi made the sad mistake of walking outside to spectate a developing Pokémon battle he noticed outside his window.
Stealthily, Luma snuck into a patch of bushes, shook Kirby awake, and sent him off to find Rosalina.
MSB, covered in burn marks, bruises, and several bandages, was shaking Professor Layton's hand. After his narrow victory against the Koopa King, Corrin (F) thought it would be best to give him a break. Luckily, Professor Layton had arrived just in time. "Delighted to meet you, Professor," MSB greeted. Layton accepted this greeting warmly, replying, "Likewise, MSB. Your friend here was rather helpful when Luke and I arrived."
MSB raised his eyebrows; "Is that so?"
Corrin was currently conversing with Luke, as MSB approached them. "Luke, could you give us a moment," the Mii Fighter asked. "Oh, sure," Luke agreed, leaving the two to their devices. Corrin looked to her side; what did MSB want now? "...well done, Corrin. Well done…" With that, MSB left, leaving the princess in disbelief. Then in relief. She sighed to herself, heading out to the backyard. I look forward to the new year…
"...aAAAAAAAAHHH!"
MSB and company swiveled their heads in the direction of the scream. They rushed to the backyard, where they beheld quite a sight. In one corner, Ash and Red were having an epic Pokémon battle, with Greninja having turned into Ash-Greninja, and Red's Charizard mega-evolving into Mega Charizard X. In the other corner, Luigi had been cornered by Daisy and Rosalina. He looked like he was done for…
"Should we do something?" asked Layton.
At this point, the Smashers and guest were spilling out into the backyard, preparing for the fireworks. While most of them were enthralled by the epic Pokémon battle, MSB was concerned with the whole Luigi debacle. "There's only one thing to do," he declared dramatically. He began to approach the scene, an air of confidence about him. As he got closer, he could hear the two lovely ladies chewing out Luigi. They were using some rather… colorful language.
"Excuse me," MSB interjected.
The two princesses turned to face MSB, their glares threatening to tear apart his soul. "I believe I have a solution to our problem…" he continued, sounding very certain of himself. "A duel to the death?" asked Daisy. "Banishing this buffoon to the empty abyss of the cosmos?" questioned Rosalina. MSB blinked. "Um, no and no," he replied, "I was thinking… THIS!" From his pockets, MSB pulled out some round pellets, before throwing them to the ground.
One smoke bomb later, and Daisy and Luigi were left alone.
"IT'S ALMOST THE NEW YEAR!" Luke yelled out, causing most of the Smashers to divert their attentions. "Greninja, use WATER SHURIKEN!" Ash yelled, as he and Greninja began charging up a powerful Water Shuriken attack. In an out of character moment, Red commanded "NOW CHARIZARD, fLaRe BlItZ!" Both Pokémon released their attacks simultaneously, just as the New Year countdown began. "10!" yelled Corrin (M). "9!" yelled Corrin (F). "8!" yelled MSB. "7!" yelled Luke. "6!" announced Layton.
"5!...4!...3!...2!...1!..." BOOM!
The Pokémons' attacks collided in perfect sync, just as the fireworks display set off. The sheer amount of light present would've blinded lesser individuals. The multitudes of Smashers and guests oohed and ahhed at the site. From the floor, Dr. Coyle looked at her handiwork with a grin on her face. The rad scientist had taken it upon herself to light the fireworks due to the Luigi problem. The Inklings were splatting the entire mansion in celebration. Everyone was going nuts.
Upon a hill, MSB sat beside a tree.
Professor Layton and Corrin walked up to accompany him. His eyes were filled with wonder and anticipation. "Well, now we're in 2018," he told himself, "what happens now?" Layton sat by his side, placing an assuring hand on his shoulder. "That's up to you," the professor told him. Corrin (F) joined him beside the tree. "This year was fun," she reminisced. "...but next year will be better," said an all to familiar voice. Crud, MSB thought, Camilla.
"Happy New Year!" Mario yelled with glee at the mansion. "WHYYYYYYYYY!?" screamed MSB.
Happy New Year, everybody! Let's make 2018 an amazing year!-MathewtonSmashBrawler (January 1st, 2018, 12:12 A.M.)