Chapter 28: A New Style Part 1
The sun wasn't shining, for it was pouring down rain. Ever since the attack left by Ganondorf and the Shadows on the island, trees, food, and many resources were very sparce. Waluigi was in high spirits though due to reclaiming his hole in the ground that was once taken over by Geno.
Waluigi: Wa haha haha! I'm going ot spray paint this entire hole purple to mark my territory! Finally my property is reclaimed!
Waluigi did some air thrusts with his pelvis and celebrated with an eggplant smoothie. Meanwhile, back at the actual relevant part of the island, the remaining All Stars were scavenging the island for whatever food they could find. Luigi began to complain...as usual.
Luigi: We are pretty much gonna die on this island, no forest, no equipment.
Meta Knight: Indeed.
Fawful: Fink rats, we need a miracle faster than a chicken crosses the road!
Fawful grimaced for a second when he said "chicken". He missed his pet chicken Mustard, who was now part of a well balanced meal in Fawful's stomach. Times were tough. A golden plane droned above the island though and dropped off Game and Watch, who hopped out and waved to everyone else. This woke up the others who were sleeping, including Falcon who found himself wrapped around Samus in her bulky armor. Samus woke up drowsily also and noticed Falcon clinging to her, before quickly rolling aside.
Falcon: I had the worst nightmare guys! I lost a challenge! How could that be?!
Samus: Falcon, you did lose the challenge. Get over it!
Falcon got down on one knee and let off a dramatic cry in anguish. Everyone else gathered around Game and Watch while Falcon had a mental breakdown over losing.
Luigi: How was a the trip?
Despite Game and Watch being mute aside from beeping sounds, he was very good with sign language and a master of cherades. Naturally, he could explain the entire trip to his fellow teammates.
Game and Watch arrived at the daunting, beautiful Pixel Paradise building, adorned with various Nintendo pictures. Game and Watch beeped in joy when he stepped in, and was greeted by Toadsworth at the door.
Toadsworth: Oh yes oh my sir oh my! I am here to show you around the building yes sir yes master!
Game and Watch shrugged before walking into the lavish door, being greeted at the door by Cerulean Gym leader Misty this time.
Misty: Welcome to Pixel Paradise! My name is Misty! I am here to make your stay as pleasant as possible! And to pay off my 7th bike that was destroyed this week! Arceus, I hate my life!
Game and Watch just sat there playing with his pet turtle while Misty yelped at the sight.
Misty: Hey! No animals here! Your room is 1980, now get lost!
Game and Watch began to scuttle, but not before Toadsworth rolled out a giant red carpet and started kissing Game and Watch's feet.
Toadsworth: Master Game and Watch, oh I do hope you find your stay pleasurable! We have so many things to do here, there's not limit to the fun!
Toadsworth soon started carrying Game and Watch to his room, not wanting to displease Game and Watch, before leaving him at the front of his door.
Toadsworth: Sir, if you need anything, I mean anything don't hesitate to ask! I humbly apologize if I am trying to please too much but-
Game and Watch shut the door on him mid speech and laid on his comfy new bed. A night all to himself! He sat there looking up at the ceiling, entranced by the spinning fan above him. Toadsworth busted in again 40 seconds later.
Toadsworth: Sir! Sir! Are you enjoying your stay? We have so many amazing things to do here-
Game and Watch shut the door on him again. So he thought to himself again. What to do first at the world's most expensive hotel? Should he ponder future game strategies?
It took all of 10 seconds before Game and Watch began juggling a pair of matches, then accidentally dropping one and lighting the room on fire. Panicking, he threw a bucket of oil on it, only spreading the flames. Game and Watch ran out in a rush and right by Toadsworth.
Toadsworth: Master! What is the ruckus? O-Oh my! Did you do this?! You hooligan!
Game and Watch watched from outside as Misty, Toadsworth, and other employees rush from the building as it collapsed to the ground. He gleamed at the burning hotel in curiousity. Then, he played with a pack of cards. Game and Watch was just the kind of person who was pleased with simple things. He then shrugged at the plane came back to pick him up, leaving him on the island again.
He finished telling his story by standing on one foot with a match in the air.
Luigi: You a burnt down an entire building within 5 minutes of your stay?!
Fawful: That is more amazing than the sweetest cantalope on discount at the local tomato store!
Game and Watch then shrugged again and played with some sticks. Most of the time he was just off in his own world, in his simplistic mind. Meta Knight then decided to cut in.
Meta Knight: Supplies?
Samus: He's right. We are out of pretty much everything. I'm sure no one is going to chance it with that Gyrados rotting away...
No sooner did Samus say that that Bowser was stuffing his face full of the rotting meat.
Samus: I stand corrected.
She gagged a little, then made a plan.
Samus: Let's gather some supplies. Wood, food, and water. Got it guys?
Meta Knight nodded in cocurrance. Luigi's mustache wiggled, thinking in a rare moment of contemplation.
Luigi: Got it! I will got with a...*gulp* Bowser and Fawful.
Fawful and Bowser scowled in disbelief.
Fawful: Are you crazier than a mislabled can of string beans green bean?!
Bowser: If I ever understood what that freak was ever saying, I'd also agree!
Luigi whispered in Bowser's ear.
Luigi: Look, just a follow me and I'll make it worth your time.
Bowser grumbled, but finally decided to give Luigi a chance.
Bowser: Make this quick, number 2.
Fawful and Bowser grumpily followed Luigi into the remnants of the forest, into the deeper thicket. Bowser and Fawful also grabbed rocks in their hands as they passed by the firepit. Meta Knight was curious as to why Luigi showed sudden interest in these two.
Meta Knight: Why?
He scratched his mask, before dashing away into the forest. Samus followed his trail. Falcon chose to collect supplies on his own. Game and Watch, not knowing what to do, simply trotted along the coast of the beach.
Luigi: Here's we are, in the deepest part of the a forest!
Luigi stopped, then turned around at the two seemingly innocent villains.
Luigi: Um...ok guys drop the rocks!
Bowser: God dammit if only I was allowed to bash him in with this rock!
Bowser roared and screamed at the skies.
Bowser: God dammit Nintendooooooo!
Luigi: Bowser! Shush! Now why I called you here...
Luigi cringed, and spoke again.
Luigi: Is for an alliance. You too Fawful.
Bowser and Fawful's jaws dropped.
Fawful: He's more mad than a carpet that is covered in juice stains from an angry toddler!
Luigi: No no! Hear me a out! Take a look at the remaining game series. Only one Kirby, Metroid, F-Zero, and Game and Watch remain. But there is a three of us! We may not be on good terms but we do have the a terms!
Bowser: I can't believe I'm actually considering this.
Luigi: So, let's create the Mushroom alliance! Our numbers will take out who we choose! Also, face it, you two have no real allies. What say it?
Luigi awaited a decision while scooping up some water in a bucket from the well near their location. Both of them looked positively annoyed. Bowser decided to finally comply though, only because he had worked with Luigi before in previous situations.
Bowser: Fine you green jerk! Only to better myself! You too other green jerk! He said as he pointed to Fawful.
Fawful also thought about it, and he did consider Game and Watch an ally of his though.
Fawful: I also agree to your terms greasier than a filthy monkey using a monkey wrench! May I also suggest the 2D Pizza buffalo?
Luigi played with his nose, then shook his head.
Luigi: No, he's too much of a wildcard. He'll ally with pretty much anyone, or do anything he a wants. Don't a tell him!
Fawful sneered, but held his tongue and decided to agree.
Fawful: Fine, I will be silenter than a tea pot without any tea!
Luigi, Bowser, and Fawful reluctantly shook hands, and exited with some water. Samus and Meta Knight also emerged with some sticks to burn. They saw Game and Watch napping and twitching his foot on the beach.
Meta Knight: Lazy.
Samus: Didn't he just come back from vacation? Then again, he did burn down the hotel...ahh screw it, I don't care. Where's Falcon?
Falcon came blasting out of the forest, accidentally ran across the water all the way to Ferox, stopped, turned around, and ran back onto the beach.
Falcon: Guys! Guys! Guys! Girl! Guys!
Meta Knight: Chill.
Bowser: I agree. And there is no girls here stupid!
Samus clonked Bowser on the head with her arm cannon.
Bowser: Oww! Lay off dude! You may be new, but I won't go easy!
Falcon then dropped the massive pile of Farfetch'd, logs, and buckets of water that he collected. The supplies got everywhere and covered the beach, almost making everyone trip. Game and Watch clapped.
Samus: Wow, you really do overdue everything. In a good way.
Falcon raised his hand in victory, then the All Stars gathered the supplies and placed them by Goroh's bed.
Luigi: We have enough to last a the whole competition! Let's a do this!
Luigi went to go grab a Taillow to roast from the pile, but not before looking up and diving away in horror as a gigantic object smashed onto the island, destroying their supplies. Meta Knight looked generally disappointed, although you couldn't really tell.
Samus: What the- wait, it's a house!
Indeed it was, for Luigi's Mansion stood before them! Bandana Dee popped out from behind the door.
Bandana Dee: Come on outcasts! It's safe in here! Clean of ghosts and everything!
Everyone gladly stepped into the new mansion. Falcon looked at his squashed bundle of supplies in distress, but then ran inside also. When the All Stars entered, the mansion was cleaned of cobwebs, pictures were hung up of various Nintendo characters. There was a wall of the eliminated contestants, ordered by their place of elimintation. Luigi laid on the new pristine couch in delight.
Luigi: Ahh, home sweet home!
Rosalina: Err, about that Luigi. Technically it's not yours anymore. bought it out after collecting enough cash while cleaning out the joint. Sorry hun!
Luigi buried his face in his hands and sobbed. Rosalina then ushered everyone to the main dining hall. Once they were all seated, they just waited for Luigi to stop crying over on the couch. He clocked in at 3 minutes. Bandana Dee tapped his foot.
Bandana Dee: Come on come on Luigi, we got places to be you sniveling man!
They waited another minute.
Eggplant Wizard: Yeesh, he's worse than me when I lose a penny! Speaking of which...
Eggplant Wizard searched his pockets, then began to blubber too as he joined Luigi on the couch crying.
Eggplant Wizard: Waaaaah my allowance!
Rosalina looked in dismay, but also agreed to not wait any longer in awkward silence and began to speak. Luigi then settled down and joined the cast as she began, sitting down next to Falcon.
Rosalina: Here we are, in 's mansion! Welcome home!
Luigi's lip began to quiver again.
Rosalina: But anyways, why did we deliver this massive house to you guys and girl?
Vivi, who was relatively silent, spoke up.
Vivi: Y-You guys, w-we decided that the game has gone past the survival aspects, as we could see you had enough supplies to last for a while...
Falcon bowed.
Falcon: You're welcome guys! Falcon power!
Rosalina: The game has transitioned to the point where you guys need to think about strategy. There is only seven of you left now!
Meta Knight: Not bad...
Rosalina: But, here's the thing! The twist is...
Everyone leaned in anticipation. Then, they heard a scratching sound at the front door, followed by some yelling.
Waluigi: Come on guys! How can you treat a fellow contestant like this! Waaaah haha! Waaaah hahaha!
Bandana Dee sighed.
Bandana Dee: Will somebody get that?
They decided that whoever raised their hand first would do it. Bowser fell for the trick in a jerk reaction and grumbled, getting up and throwing the lanky man onto the couch before Rosalina continued.
Rosalina: There will be a final 3! Also, no jury!
Meta Knight: What?
Rosalina: Indeed, the final 3 will engage in a massive, long winded challenge for victory.
Falcon nearly fainted and had a heart attack.
Luigi: Is he going to be a ok?
Falcon was twitching on the ground.
Falcon: C-C-hallenge for final 3? Falcon approval!
Fawful: This twist is more surprising than a robot who just ate a big brunch and didn't explode!
Rosalina: Although, be kind still contestant. At the end, we gathered all the eliminated contestants. Whoever receives the most votes from them will gain a massive advantage in the finale!
Rosalina, Bandana Dee, Vivi, and Eggplant Wizard then started to get up. Samus then asked another question.
Samus: So...was there any other reason why we got this new mansion?
Rosalina: Yes! I thought all of you were doing so well and I felt bad for you all, so now you can live in comfort sweeties!
Bandana Dee muttered under his breath.
Bandana Dee: Until you get eliminated that is.
Before the hosts left, Rosalina called out to them.
Rosalina: Remember, strategy is key now! So settle in for now and we'll be back in an hour for challenge! Enjoy your new home! Or rather, the one is lending you guys.
The door shut behind them as they departed. Waluigi woke up from his nap on the chair and glanced around.
Waluigi: So, what's the gameplay guys? Guys?
Everyone already left the living room as Waluigi sighed. Only Game and Watch stayed as he looked at the past contestant portraits with a piqued curiousity. Meanwhile, in the kitchen, Meta Knight and Samus were making some snacks. The cupboards and fridge were jam packed with various foods to indulge in. Meta Knight opened one cupboard though and a flurry of star bits came bouncing out and around.
Meta Knight: Really?
Meta Knight moved his mask up enough to take a little nibble of the newfound food.
Meta Knight: Not bad. Samus, here.
He handed her the star bit as she also took a bite.
Samus: It's ok. I'm looking for something with more protein though. Definitely a dessert snack and now something I'd want to eat often.
Samus scoured the fridge and pulled out a Grumpig steak, before throwing it in the barbeque outside on the balcony next to the kitchen.
Meta Knight: Alliance?
Meta Knight weighed his options. She was indeed a sharp, strong contender. Probably the smartest person left on par with himself. Samus took a look at the stout bat's offer.
Samus: Oh? Would it be wise to ally myself with the man of few words?
Meta Knight: Yes.
Samus waited for more, but it never came.
Samus: I'm acknowledging the idea, but why? Care to explain yourself?
Meta Knight struggled to speak more, but sighed and caved in.
Meta Knight: Samus, I have carefully been analysing the game, since day one. I assume an alliance between Bowser, Luigi, and Fawful. Falcon and Game and Watch are on the outs. We can create an alliance that incorperates the two outliers. I coin the plan "Drag a dummy". Falcon is all muscle, but Game and Watch I cannot place an accurate summarization on. I will control Falcon, You will take Game and Watch. We vote and take out one of the three on the other side. How's that for an explanation?
Samus looked shocked under her mask. She thought to herself, "Wow, he really does have a good grip on the game. A little too good...although I like his plan. A lot."
Samus: Well Meta Knight, I like how you think. Ok, I'll go collect Game and Watch, you take Falcon.
Meta Knight and Samus shook hands. The pact was made.
Samus: So...how about an alliance name?
Meta Knight narrowed his glance.
Meta Knight: Seriously?
Samus: Come on, it'll make the pact more official. I'm sure the trio of bumbling morons over there managed to make one.
Meta Knight: Fine. Tacticians.
Samus: That...works well.
Samus went to grab her Grumpig steak off the BBQ, while Metta settled for a Maximum tomato. Meta Knight wasn't much of a meat eater. Maybe that's why he's so short.
Falcon meanwhile was in the weight room. Actually, he set up his F-Zero blanket and pillow there. All he did was lift weights, hit the sandbag, and train for challenges. He hopped in the air as he curled 100 pounds then sent the Sandbag flying into the wall when he chucked the weight at it.
Falcon: Aww yeah! My biceps will have their own biceps soon!
Falcon took the helpless Sandbag as he hurled it near the door, just missing Meta Knight as he dodged to the side in time.
Falcon: Nice moves buddy!
Meta Knight wiped a sweat mark off his head in relief of not getting pelted and sat next to Falcon.
Meta Knight: Falcon. Allign with me.
Like Samus, Falcon also had his concerns.
Falcon: Hmm, I was planning on alligning with that Samus babe. I mean, under that suit she's hot! With the suit on she's strong! That's my kind of women you know what I mean Meta buddy-
Meta Knight: Falcon. She's with us.
Falcon: Really? Us three?
Meta Knight: And Game and Watch.
Falcon: Falcon fantastic! That's 4 of us, we can dominate this game! Right on!
Falcon game Meta Knight a "manly" hug. This hug sent Meta Knight sprawling against the wall next to the Sangbag, laying there groggily.
Meta Knight: Urgh...
Falcon: Sorry man! Sometimes I wonder if I'm too strong...
A swirl of F-Zero cars racing around occured in Falcon's head.
Falcon: Nope!
Samus saw Game and Watch sprawled out on the couch, watching cartoons with Waluigi. He sat down to him and he didn't give much notice.
Samus: So, Game and Watch. Have any big plans for the game at all?
Game and Watch shrugged.
Samus: Have you thought about the game...at all-
Waluigi's roaring laughter over a character getting bonked on the head on the TV made it hard for Samus to communicate to Game and Watch.
Samus: Purple guy! Do you mind?
Waluigi: Waaaah hahaha! I'll only be quiet if you let me join your impeding alliance offer!
Samus groaned.
Samus: Fine, now go do something else. Don't say a word either...or else we'll eliminate you!
Waluigi: Wa! No! R-Right away Samus ma'am!
Waluigi scurried out of the room and into the basement.
Samus: I guess that guy spoiled the surprise. So how about it Game and Watch?
Game and Watch simply stared at her with his...lack of eyes. Then tilted his head. Finally, he gave a thumbs up.
Samus: No having to explain- I mean great! It's an alliance.
Samus didn't bother explaining that she was also paired with Falcon and Meta Knight. She didn't see the point now that Game and Watch agreed with align with her. Or that he didn't really seem to care as he went back to watching cartoons. Moments later though, Rosalina came stopping by with the Lumas, as the All Stars gathered around and outside.
Rosalina: I hope you are enjoying your new home everyone! I'm sure you are all getting along, yes?
Bowser grinned as he threw Luigi's cap, forcing him to run after it.
Bowser: "I don't care if I'm alligned with him, I still hate him." He thought to himself.
Rosalina: Now Bowser, do you ever behave? He could be your future vote if you make it to the final 3-
Bowser: Ahem, WHEN I make it to the final 3. You're hot though, so I'll forgive you for the mistake.
Rosalina: Anyways, hop on the Luma and let's fly to the next challenge!
Everyone boarded a Luma, and they shot into the skies. Luigi barely had time to hop onto one after retrieving his cap. One ride later, then arrived and were placed on a platform, overfacing a rather small piece of grassy land and a few rocks. They were confused.
To be continued...