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Chapter 23: Fighting Tournament

4:30 P.M.

"The winner is! Yoshi and Peach!" Master Hand shouted from the speakers. The Mario crew cheered loudly. The Sonic Team was disappointed.

"Team Mario gets one point, next battle! Donkey and Daisy vs Knuckles and Amy. This battle will occur in the next 15 minutes." The crowd roared. Ike felt a little disappointed from the last battle.

"Man. I thought Silver and Tails were going to win, but. . ."

"They were arguing during the fight." Marth finished his sentence.

". . .Yea. . .if they had at least some teamwork in their brains they would have won no problem." Marth and Ike glanced at each other and then quickly looked away blushing a little bit.

Roy glanced at Miru. "Hey nice outfit."

"Oh, thanks. I bought it from our own shop." Miru was wearing a black shirt with one long right sleeve and one left short sleeve. He had a long white scarf, one diagonal half of brown leather armor on him, a white belt, short black pants and long brown combat boots. "Man I wish I can be in the tournament so I can used one of my cool guns and fight but I guess not."

"Wait, what? Are you saying you're like, gunslinger boy or something?"

"Did I not tell you guys that? I use guns and cannons and stuff like that with bullets."

"You told us that you like to fight. You never told us about using guns and crap." Ike interrupted.

"Oh."

"Now that we think about it, you never told us about what you like to do and stuff." Marth joined the conversation.

"Oh I guess you're right. After this match, I'll tell you guys about myself."

A group of kids squeezed into the crowd to get to Marth where he was sitting.

"Um excuse me, you are Marth right?" One kid asked.

"Yea, why?"

"At last we have found you! The kids dragged Marth out of his seat. Marth resit on moving and the kids were pulling him."

"What do you think you are doing to me?"

"We are going to bring you to Miku of course now stay still."

"There is no way I'm going to that insane vocaloid."

"Oh Marly I thought you loooooooove Miku." Ike said.

"No I don't. And don't call me that."

Marth gave the kids a death glare and they screamed away.

"Speaking of Miku, where is Makato?" Ike said using his long binoculars looking around the gigantic crowd.

"Where did the heck you get that? And you look like a creepy old pervert." Roy said.

"I got it from a booth, and I do not look like a creepy old pervert. It just I have to know where the trouble is sometimes cause I have a bad feeling about that Naruto guy. He freaking annoys me. Well it looks like Naruto is eating ramen. And Miku is cheering. And Rosalina is watching the tournament. And Makato is not here yet."

"So what are you going to do?" Marth asked.

"I'm going to look for Makato of course." Ike got out from his seat and struggled his way out of the stadium.

"Ike is going to miss this chance of a lifetime of this battle. Well then, I can't let like do what he wants to do. We should follow Ike." Roy suggested getting out of his seat. Miru got off his seat as well and followed Roy. Marth sighed, he decided to follow them.

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Mikoru drifted Makato away from the changing room. He left go of her hand.

"It's been a long time. I've been waiting for this day to meet you like this. Let's go back to the Village of Niho." Mikoru said.

"That. What you did. That letter. . ." Makato started.

"Oh, the letter I sent you? What about it?"

Makato stared at his eyes with anger. "You lied."

"Hmm? Me? Lying?" Mikoru questioned. He brought up a smirk on his face. "Keep talking. . ."

"You lied about being possessed. You wanted that power for a long time. You actually learn that spell that will make you stronger with an ice demon inside of you. After that you stabbed yourself with your own sword to stop this spell."

"So you actually figured it out. I thought you would cry. I did that to save you from your father. And here you don't like it."

"I never liked how you treated me. But knowing that your evil ways are gone now. I guess you can say I am glad about that. And you think I'll go back to Niho? Let's just say I like the Smash Manor and I will work there with till my heart desires. Unless there is some major problem going on in the Village of Niho. Get this straight Mikoru, I will never marry you."

"Oh dear." Mikoru laughed. "You've changed a lot Tachibana. Let's just say I joined the Faithful Knights with a bunch of my men that your friends attacked. I'm sure that one day, you will marry me so we can rule together with your magical power. With that also, you and me can bear a son."

Roy's head burst into flames as the four men eavesdropped behind a random hamberger statue.

"Why that-!" Marth covered Roy's mouth before he can explode like a volcano.

"Calm down Roy." Ike said gripping his fist.

"It's not like they will bear a son…will they? It could be a girl?" Miru thought out loud.

"NO THEY WON'T!" Roy and Ike bursted out.

"I'm just kidding."

"Is someone there?" Makato turned her head away from Mikoru to look for the yelling. Mikoru stretched his right hand out. He was planning to cast a spell on Makato.

A light green beam shot out from his hand, shooting Makato fully.

"What are you doing?!" Makato questioned, unable to breathe for a second, fainting. Mikoru just smirked.

"I'm sure you will like it."

"What's happening?" Marth asked looking the green beam that shot Makato.

"I don't know and I don't like it." Ike ran towards the light with his sword in his hand.

"Wait Ike!" Miru shouted. It was too late Ike was heading for Mikoru.

"Stop it now you bastard!" Ike swung his sword at Mikoru, causing him to stop. He drew out his sword quickly to defend himself. Marth, Roy, and Miru head for Ike's direction. Makato fell to the ground.

"Mikoru…" Miru said angrily.

"Oh, if it isn't Makato and friends." Mikoru teased.

"What have you done?!"

"You'll find out sooner or later." Mikoru then kicked Ike in the stomach jumped a step back away from them. "And if you don't like it Makato, you might as well come running back to me and we shall get marry back in the village of Niho." And with his last sentence, he disappeared. Ike growled in pain.

"Yea! Come back here and next time I'll cut your head off!"

Roy gently picked up the potion princess. "Hey, are you ok? Earth to Makato. Wakey wakey. Can you hear me?" Roy called out several times.

"It seems that Makato is at faint. Perhaps she will wake up during soon." Marth said.

"Ok." Roy carried Makato piggy back style as the four young men head to the stadium.

5:12 P.M.

Back at the stadium, Daisy and Donkey Kong were still fighting Knuckles and Amy. The stage was Pictochat.

"Damn! This is taking to long!" Daisy growled.

"Don't worry Sonic! With our love, I will win this battle! With Knuckles of course."

"For God's sake Amy, please stop saying my name out loud!" Sonic said annoyed.

"Well she is your girlfriend isn't she?" Tails asked.

"No she's not my girlfriend. I-"

"I'm Sonic's girlfriend." Sally interrupted hugging Sonic.

"Since when?! I! Princess Elise is Sonic's husband!" Elise said. Sonic fell to the ground, a little sick.

Amy heard that from afar. Her hammer turned into flames.

"SONIC! Are you cheating on me already?!" Amy threw her hammer where the Sonic crew were sitting, heading for Sally and Elise. The two girls screamed and were knocked out by Amy's Piko Hammer.

"Are you trying to kill us?!" Silver shouted.

"Disqualified! For throwing a SSBB Object at the audience." Crazy Hand announced. "YOU'RE FUCKING OUT OF HERE!" He grabbed Amy and threw her back to the Sonic crew, crashing into Sally and Elise. Knuckles sweat dropped. Daisy and Donkey Kong had the advantage.

"Here I go!" Daisy had a smart bomb and threw it at Knuckles' direction. Knuckles was about to hit it but a random drawing of a taco appeared out of nowhere and reflected the bomb and hit Daisy, causing an explosion. She was sent flying out of the stage.

"NOOOOOOOOOOO!" Daisy screamed. Now Donkey Kong and Knuckles were left.

"Well looks like a giant ape is next on his death wish." Knuckles teased. Donkey Kong pounded his chest and jumped over the taco drawing and punch Knuckles. Knuckles threw a banana peeled and Donkey Kong slipped off the stage.

"And the winner is Knuckles and Amy!" Master Hand announced. The crowded roared. The Sonic team cheered in victory. Now its a tie. Team Mario has one point and Team Sonic has a point as well. One more match was to begin for this tournament for a winner. "This will be the very last battle of the FIghting Tournament. A sudden death match!" Master Hand announced. "This time you can choose two people on your team to battle!" People were cheering, giving suggestions to the two teams.

"We should have Sonic and Shadow! There are like the strongest fighters in our team!" Tails suggested.

"HEY WHAT ABOUT US?!" Knuckles, Meta Sonic, and Silver questioned, a little offended to the comment.

"I agree!" Charmi said.

"Me too!" Chris said.

"It looks like we should put Sonic and Shadow I guess. . ." Blaze said.

"Ima go!" Sonic jumped off his seat and unto the stage. Shadow just teleported to the stage.

Team Mario were having problems choosing the two fighters.

"We can have. . .Donkey Kong and Bowser, right?" Peach suggested.

"Not a bad idea." Toad said.

"Ok then get out there and break a leg!" Daisy cheered. Bowser sighed.

"Whatever." Bowser and Donkey Kong jumped onto the stage facing their opponents.

"Well this is going to be an easy battle, knowing that Sonic and Shadow are really fast." Zelda said.

"I know." Samus agreed.

"We have Bowser and Donkey Kong VS Sonic and Shadow! Sudden Death will now start in 5 seconds."

Sonic and Shadow were in their fighting stance. Donkey Kong and Bowser were ready as well. The stage was temple. A very big stage. The 5 seconds were up and Sonic already blasted out Donkey Kong out with a homing attack. Everyone thought Donkey Kong disappeared. Bowser sweat dropped, knowing that is death is near. Shadow spotted Bowser running near a cliff, passing the pillars. Shadow teleported where Bowser was and punched him out of the Temple. The results were predictable.

"The winners for Sudden Death are Sonic and Shadow!" Master Hand announced. The crowd roared like always. "The total points for the Mario team is 1 point. The total points for the Sonic team is 2 points. We shall have a 30 min break and shit-I mean shift gears!"

The audience laughed from Master Hand's mistake in words. People were getting up and ordering food from the leftover destruction of Kirby's booth. Kirbys still work their making food. There were other food booths but that was the top recommended one.

"So that was a good battle. Sonic is always cheap." Roy said sipping lemonade with a straw.

"So why did we bring Makato here even when she's not awake?" Marth asked glancing over at a faint Makato on Roy's lap. Roy shrugged. Ike sighed. Miru just yawned.

"We should bring her to the place where she should be with Miku and the others." Marth suggested.

"Aww! We can keep it a secret and she can stay here with us!" Roy suggested.

"I don't think that's a good idea."

"It sounds like a good idea to me!"

"You know what annoys me the most then your voice Roy?" Ike cracked his knuckles.

"Uhh-no?"

"You having Makato all to yourself! Now leave her alone!" Ike grabbed Makato's arm but Roy pulled her back to himself. Roy sneakered.

"Sorry Ike, no can do. You see she is still at faint. You don't want to hurt her don't you? Or perhaps a coma."

"Why you little piece of shit!"

"Don't worry Makato! I will protect you from the evil beast we call Ike."

Ike gave Roy several blows in the head making him dizzy. Ike laughed. Makato eyes were gently opening.

"Where am I?" She asked softly.

"Oh you're awake sleeping beauty." Marth said.

"We all thought you died." The dizzy Roy said.

"That's what you think. You are at the stadium." Ike sighed.

"What happen to you Makato? Are you ok?" Miru asked.

"And what does he mean by Tachibana-" Makato covered Ike's mouth.

"Don't say that." Marth, Ike, and Roy had a confused look.

"That's her last name." Miru explained.

"Her last name? Oh I never knew that." Roy thought.

"Why didn't you tell us your last name?" Ike asked.

"I can't-"

"Lemme tell you guys one thing, don't you ever speak about Tachibana. I warned you." Miru interrupted.

"It is cursed or something?" Marth asked.

"We can talk about that conversation later. So are you ok Makato?"

"I think I am fine. I don't know what he did to me. First I thought he killed me, but then I was still alive. I kinda feel weird."

"Well at least nothing seriously bad happened to you."

"Hey! That reminds me! Tell us about yourself Miru! Your childhood!" Roy cheered.

"Oh I forgot about that. Sure I'll tell you. After this-" Miru grabbed Makato and pulled her to himself. A veined popped out of Roy's head, including Ike's.

"Now I will!"

A/N: I hope you enjoy this chapter! Thank you AnimeGmr101, Destiny Willowleaf, and Stromixbaby for reviewing in almost every chapter! I appreciated your thoughts about this fanfic! Till next time! ;)