Giga Bowser arches its back and releases a mighty roar directed towards the sky. Despite the relentless attacks it received moments before, it pays no heed to the army of heroes before him.
Ryu leaps into the air, a few feet away from Giga Bowser, and cocked his arms back.
"Hadouken!"
A blue fire-ball of sorts slowly shoots towards Giga Bowser. Initially, it was alarmed because of the previous version of the attack. But after realizing how slow it was, its sense of danger drops. It crouches down in preparation for a jump.
"PK Thunder!"
A purplish ball of energy with a tail of electricity goes through Giga Bowser's shell in a circular movement. It still manages to jump, but the Hadouken collided with it. A small blue explosion stuns it.
"Excellent," Zelda says as she gives Sonic a Heart Container. "Some attacks can still invoke stun frames."
As it declares its battle cry, purple electricity crackled from a series of rectangular cracks on its chest.
Sonic looks at Marth and points at the creature with his thumb.
"So," he says. "Years of experience is telling me that glowing crack on his chest is his weak spot. Focusing our attacks there might do us some good."
Falco pulls out another laser pistol from a holster on his left side. He twirls it in his hand.
"S'not a bad idea," he says. "But even as fast as you are, thas a lot easier said than done."
Ignoring Falco, Sonic runs along with Captain Falcon and Samus towards the towering creature.
"…And, he's gone."
Fox dashes past Falco while looking back at him. Ryu and Lucas follow.
"Don't mind us," he says. "We'll be busy being useful by keeping him busy. Think up a plan. And do it fast."
"H-hey!"
Afterwards, he flips into the air and spins his body around to deliver a spinning side kick to Giga Bowser's forearm. There was a thud but Giga Bowser did not react.
Falco starts to run but then stopped. He turns his head to Marth.
"Do that thing he said to do just now."
"You mean think?" says Marth.
"Don't sass me, Boy. By the way, that's a pun. Think about that."
Falco runs ahead with two laser pistols aimed in front of him.
"What? What could you possibly mean…ohhhhhhh. You cheeky cock…"
Ike and Roy run past Marth but he placed his right hand on Roy's shoulder.
Robin, he thinks. You mentioned a plan. Speak.
Of course, he says. If you noticed, there's a crack in Giga Bowser's chest.
With a battle cry, Duke runs past Marth and Willard silently followed.
What of it?
Logic would dictate that would be his weakness. But, why is that area more susceptible to damage than any other part of his seemingly invincible stature?
I don't know, I'm not a video game designer. I just cut things and don't question it.
Ever notice how Bowser has yet to make an actual appearance this entire time?
Marth slightly raises his head. Roy folds his arms and taps his right foot. As he did so, the other Roy forcefully slides into the ground a few feet on his right.
You're not making any sense.
Think about it. This entire time, you've been fighting this hell spawn that only vaguely resembles our peer. But Marth, regardless of our role in this crazy amalgamation of universes seemingly made purely for the entertainment of omniscient gods, we're still beings of autonomy. We can make our own decisions. We have memories, feelings, and critical thinking skills.
…
I wasn't there so I'm a bit lacking on the details but Bowser of all people should remember that calamity better than anyone, no matter how hard he tries to forget.
Roy plays Super Smash Bros. for 3DS on a red 2DS while his ally held him against his will. His battle cry and Marth's scream can be heard.
Coupled with the fact that he's gotten stronger both physically and mentally by improving his posture, in no small part due to Wii Fit Trainer, there's no way this should have happened again.
Sonic slides across the ground, stopping a few feet to Marth's left. He rests his head on his palm, crosses his legs, and stares at the swordsmen impatiently. Roy shrugs his shoulders in response.
Robin, sum it up.
The mammoth that stands before you is literally only a shell of our former cohort.
Beg your pardon?
Despite his performance improving, Bowser has expressed dissatisfaction with the latest tier lists. He said he felt inadequate since he keeps going down despite his ever-increasing efforts in favor of characters that have been declared universally superior like Fox or Shiek. Even Sonic, who was mid-tier in Brawl, has been catapulted to the top during regular revisions and he's barely changed. At least in comparison to Bowser. Coupled with the fact that he feels like he's not a good example to the Koopalings, there's been a gnawing sense of self-doubt and hatred in the back of his mind.
Sonic spin jumps into the air. With a cry, Ike slams on his back into his previous spot with a loud thud. His body bounces high off the ground, flips vertically, and rolls for a few feet before his stomach drags across the ground, lifting dirt and blades of grass. Pushing off the ground, he spat out some dirt and grass and turns his head to Marth.
"The BLOODY HELL?!" he says with a comically bitter demeanor. "Are you two planning a date?!"
"Yes," Roy shouts back covering the sides of his mouth with his hands to make an impromptu mega phone. Then, he raised his sword and a beautiful orange explosion burst upward. "A date with victory!"
"Who the fuck is Victory?!"
Roy's posture slumps and he looked dumbfounded in response to that serious question.
Marth ignores the chaos around him and continues his conversation with Robin.
So, what you're saying is that this Giga Bowser is some sort of…subconscious manifestation?
Correct. His feelings are out of control and welling out, manifesting in a blight of rage that indiscriminately causes harm. Bowser is trapped in a cage of his own feelings. And with every being he defeats, he only becomes stronger. He's felled so many of our allies that it's gotten to a point where we can't defeat him in a straight forward battle.
Marth's eyes open wide and his pupils shrink. His jaw goes limp. Roy notices and put his hands on his shoulders to lightly shake him.
"Hey, Marth," he says. "Marth, what troubles you? Besides the Armageddon dragon turtle?"
"Then…" Marth says out loud, oblivious to his surroundings. Kirby is flung towards him at frightening speed but Roy tackles him to the ground. With a loud impact, the pink puff bounces off the ground.
"Marth?!"
"Then…" Marth places his left hand over his mouth. Even though he was looking at him with wide eyes, he did not seem to notice Roy. His face grows pale as if he was about to vomit. "…How do we win?"
Simple, Robin says without a hint of stress or dread. This catches Marth off guard, making him raise an eyebrow, prompting Roy to do the same. With one the most cliched plot devices ever.
Giga Bowser slams his foot onto the ground. A massive shockwave shakes the entire arena. Ryu, Samus, Donkey Kong, and Luigi who were close boy were swept off their feet. The gust of wind slapped them like a large steel plate and sent them into a rapid tail spin through the air.
He swings his enormous claws down, aimed directly at Kirby. He doesn't have enough time to jump out the way. Giga Bowser's irregularly long hit boxes can outlast his dodging frames. And his shield can be shattered upon impact, leaving him stunned an open for follow up. The Star Warrior is at a lost for what to do.
Despite that, he does not ricochet from the ground with blinding speed and a deafening noise.
A tall figure jumps in front of him wielding a large, golden sword. Before the unstoppable hit connects, Ike uses his Counter to cancel the hit boxes. Ike grabs Kirby with his left hand, places him under his armpit, and back flips to avoid a tail swipe that mows chunks of the ground.
Red and blue lines of heat hit his chest. Giga Bowser groans and puts his forearm up to block them.
Why…
He retreats into his shell and spun around at high speed. Falco and Fox cartwheel several times in opposite directions to avoid being swept up. The attack forms a vacuum which sucks in nearby objects.
Why am I…
An immensely fast spinning, sharp, blue sphere bounces off the back of his head with a dull thud. Roy swings his sword up as it catches fire and rubs across its forearm. Several orange sparks fly before Roy enters a free fall.
Why am I not…
His battle senses taking control, Giga Bowser arches its head back for an attack. However...
"FALCON…"
Before his head can reach the helpless swordsman, Captain Falcon launches a fist enshrouded in a flaming falcon directly at the crack in his chest.
"PUUUUNCH!"
With a devastating impact, Giga Bowser's arms went limp and its jaw dropped. It stumbled backwards a few steps. Purple electricity rapidly crackled from its chest. It grabbed at the cracks with its left arm and lightly squeezed it.
It panted. For the first time since it made its appearance, it showed signs of exhaustion.
Although it would be more accurate to say it sighed.
Why am I not good enough?
Sonic activates an Assist Trophy. The sound of glass breaking is heard.
"Give us a hand, faker?" he says with a smirk
Shadow the Hedgehog sucks his teeth.
"Why not," he says bitterly. "It's the only reason they ever invite me anyway. Chaos…"
Roy jumps in front of Giga Bowser. He pulls his sword back and it becomes surrounded in orange flames.
"Hey Giga Bowser," he says with a smile. "Déjà vu, right?"
Instead of going for a charged attack that would guarantee knock back, Giga Bowser instead opts to swing his hand. But before it can do that…
"Control!"
Giga Bowser's movements slow down. His claw stops an inch short of Roy's face. His expression does not change.
Ho-Le-SHIT, he thinks.
Marth dramatically points forward.
"Smashers!" he shouts from his diaphragm. "Let's combine our powers!"
"Awwwwww, yeah!" Sonic shouts before crouching into a Spin Dash. On either of his sides, Fox and Falco clench every muscle in their bodies and crackle into flames. Little Mac runs behind them and cocks his right arm back, surrounding it in a blue and red light. Samus stands next to him and charges her laser shot. Ryu and Lucas cock their arms back.
"Shinku…"
"PK…"
An orange ball of fire appears surrounded by lightning bolts. Mew Two places his hands on the sphere and adds a swirling black ball of energy. Robin teleports behind him and charges a yellow energy attack. Kirby stands behind him holding his hammer. Eventually, it catches fire.
Luigi and Peach Jump to the front of the line, the former couching down while the latter swaying her hips side to say while singing a melody. Ike jumps in front of them and brings his sword to the side. Meta-Knight hops in front of them and extends his wings.
"Hello," he says. "Allow me to show you the true meaning of top-tier."
Marth runs ahead of them. Roy turns his head.
"Any day now!" he shouts.
Marth stands next to Roy and cocks his sword back.
From a distance, Captain Falcon squeezes a Masterball in his hand.
"HADOUKEN!"
"FIREEEEEE!"
Kirby swings his flaming hammer forward with a loud impact.
"SHRUUUUUUUYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!"
Robin, Samus, Mew Two, Lucas, and Ryu are blown back by the recoil of combined energy attacks.
Meta-Knight puts his sword in front and enters a rapid spin. Luigi, Peach, Ike, Little Mac, Fox, Falco spiral around the flaming, rainbow-colored sphere.
The ground beneath it disintegrates. When it reaches them, Roy and Marth are added to the spiraling attack.
Shadow grunts.
"Sorry," he says. "That's all the power I can lend. The rest is up to you."
In a pale green light, he vanishes.
Giga Bowser's perception of time returns. It sees a massive, colorful flaming drill heading its way.
"Have you prepared yourself?" Ike asks. "An attack that combines our passion for battle and our steadfast companionship! This is the power of the will of the Smash Brothers! This is the drill that will smash the heavens! Now taaaaake thiiiiis! FURIOUS FRIENDS FOREVER CATASTROPHIC COMRADERY CYCLONE!"
Giga Bowser's legs bend in fear.
"…Yeah," Roy says. "We're not calling it that."
"Eh?! But…!"
"I agree," Lucas says. "That just sounds bad."
"I got this," Meta-Knight says. "TOP TIER TORNADO!"
"But" says Little Mac. "We're not all top tier…?"
"FAST BLAST!" Sonic shouts.
"No," Falco says immediately.
"He didn't even try," says Robin as he places a hand on his forehead.
"Then how about," Marth says. "GIGA …DRILLLLL…SMASHERRRRRRRRRRR!"
The spiraling spectrum fills the stadium with a plethora of sounds that meshed into something incomprehensible. As it closes in on its target, the smashers all release a mighty battle cry. If Giga Bowser was a god, then this would be the attack to end god.
It is mere feet away from Giga Bowser. As powerful as it is, it cannot possibly stop the attack in this moment. It delivers a mighty roar towards the sky. However, it is drowned out by the sound of the unstoppable attack.
The drill continues forward with nothing standing in its way.
"We fucking missed," Falco shouts.
Several feet in the air, Giga Bowser peers down at its foes with a smug smile. It did not matter how they got a time stopping item. To retrieve another one, the magic users and psychics would have to disappear again, considerably cutting their power. Plus, that would leave the retriever open to attack. Giga Bowser would be impervious to stun frames if it was doing a strong enough close-range attack. Plus, their combined effort would take too long to charge and leave them several of them in one place, open to attack.
It was their first and only chance to land that critical blow.
"Hey," Ness says in a grim voice. "You really think we didn't plan for this?"
Enlarged versions of Ness, Zelda, Mario, and Donkey Kong simultaneously cocked back metal baseball bats in circular motions.
"Oh, yeah," Mario says.
"Hey Meta-Knight," Falco says. "Still feel good ta be on top?"
"Die," Meta-Knight says coldly.
With a loud thud, the drill is sent diagonally in the opposite direction. At the same time, the environment turns dark. It was still daytime but it was like a curtain covered the world.
From the ground, another mighty roar was heard. And a bright, red light shone.
The legendary Pokemon Moltress soars into the air. On top of its head stood on man with his arms folded.
"It was a nice sentiment," Captain Falcon says lowly. "But what good is a combined attack without the flames of passion? Why don't we show them what real team work looks like, aye? Lend me your power!"
Moltress screeches. Captain Falcon flips off the top of its head. He charges back his fist. Fire seeps out of the massive phoenix's mouth. It spreads to the rest of its body.
"MOLTRESS," Captain Falcon shouts.
"A pincer attack?" Robin says. "Niiiiice."
"PUUUUUUUUUUUNCH!"
"Hope you brought some napkins," Sonic says triumphantly. "This might make you a bit tiery eyed."
Giga Bowser is not powerful enough to stop the two-pronged attack. It fully accepts its fate. An odd sense of closure and serenity fills its mind. It flips its body so that its back faces the ground. Then it retrieves into its shell. It closes its eyes with a slight smile.
The sky is blocked out by a mighty and colorful flash. The Smashers below are forced to shield their eyes from the brightness. Intense heat filled the stadium, making even the air harder to breath in.
Then, a massive spiked shell hits the ground with a tremendous impact that shakes the stadium. The Smashers on the ground level are knocked backwards for several miles.