-The Tournament-

It's THE big day. The Grand Christmas Tournament is finally here. The hands created a pre-recording of themselves to run the tournament. Kirby was obviously nervous. She wasn't confident, but hey she didn't want to call it quits early. She watched on the big screen the other smashers fighting each other. Luigi lost the first round against Robin, which wasn't a surprise. She figured he did it on purpose because of his brother. Mario was petty and wanted to win. Poor guy. Speaking of Mario, he won his first match like it was nothing. He destroyed poor Lucario. She felt nervous when Mario walked by her.

"Why, hello, imposter," He spat.

"Mario… I want to let you know-

"What? Sorry, I can't hear you over my fans cheering my name," He said walking off.

Figures. Mario really is her enemy. She couldn't believe it. He's always been nice to her before, but ever since that kiss, he's hated her. If only she knew better back then. She wouldn't have kissed that man. None of this would be happening, if she said no. Dumb Kirby! Ugh, it's too late now. Her name was finally called, and now she must enter the portal to the arena.

Kirby stepped into the arena. It was at Sonic's stage. The music played loudly and she heard cheering from the audience. She took a deep breath. Ok, this is going to be tough, but she needs to remember to have fun and try her best. It doesn't matter if she loses, the important thing is that she tries. Her opponent was King Deedeedee. Wait, seriously? Haha! Well this will be interesting.

3, 2, 1 FIGHT! Kirby took out her boxing gloves, and took a defensive stance. King DDD charged after her, but she shielded and easily dodged to the side. Ha! That's right, he's slow. She then punched him on his side which caused him to fly off the stage. He floated his way back and grabbed the ledge. He launched himself up and crash landed right on her. He smacked her to the other side of the stage with his hammer. He's tough. He used his running side attack on her. She flew off the stage. Usually she would recover just fine, but she doesn't have her float power anymore. She used all her might to maneuver herself back to the stage.

King DDD charged up his hammer while Kirby was trying to get back on stage. She landed and guarded right when he slammed his hammer down onto her. It broke her shield and she was now stunned.

"Haha! Sorry, random pretty lady, but it's over," KING DDD said as he charged up his hammer.

No, not like this! She snapped out her stun and jumped out of his reach. As she landed behind him, she grabbed him and threw him on the floor. She then kicked him multiple times across the stage. He didn't even have a chance to get back up. For her final blow, she grabbed him once more and punched him straight on the face causing him to fly out of bounds and lose.

Kirby couldn't believe it! She did it! She beat someone without her copy ability. It was tough, and her body ached, but she made it to round 2. No kiss no nothing. It was just her raw power that she's been training non stop for. She couldn't help but hug Little Mac when she was transported back to the lobby.

"I knew you could do it," he hugged her back.

"Thank you so much for teaching me the art of box."

"Why of course, it's the best fighting style there is."

The two were lost in each other's eyes for a bit. The other smashers stared at the two in shock. In fact, they were shocked that this imposter lady who kidnapped Kirby won in the first place. She looked so weak in the beginning. Then she took over the match. She's dangerous. She took Kirby and replaced him. The code thinks that this lady is Kirby. They needed to wait until the tournament was over, so that they could then get rid of her. She wouldn't be protected by the code anymore. They need to be patient.

Mario went up to the couple and patted Kirby on the back. He gave her a sinister smile.

"Good job," he complimented.

"T-thanks."

"Ya know, I didn't know you could box."

"Yeah, um Little Mac taught me."

"Oh how nice of him."

"Y-yeah."

"So are you two a thing?"

"O-oh, um well…"

"Of course we are," Little Mac said, putting his arm around Kirby's neck.

"Wow, congrats to you two."

"Thanks."

"I'm glad, well anyway I'll see you later."

The two were uncomfortable. He is the enemy after all. Little Mac couldn't help but say awful things to Mario in his head. He pretended to be nice, but he knew that Mario is up to no good.

The day was long, fortunately, Little Mac and Kirby were able to make it to round 2. Her arms ached, so training was off the menu. She wanted to rest. Her and Little Mac watched tv shows and rested on bed for the rest of the night. She wondered who she would fight next.

It was breakfast time. She woke up to the smell of pancakes. Little Mac made her and himself breakfast. She happily hopped out of bed and destroyed it. He made her so much, but she still had a monster appetite. He couldn't help but pat her lady. Kirby a fine woman or not, she's still and always will be the hungry hero everyone knew and loved.

It was ready. Round 2 was starting. The two ran down to the waiting tournament lobby and sat on their seats. The lobby is pretty much a theater room. There were comfy reclining chairs with snacks. A giant tv showing the matches live. Kirby sat on her seat and munched on popcorn as she watched Mario once again win against another smasher. His girlfriend Peach was no joke either, she destroyed her opponent as well. Kirby shrunk into her seat. What if she has to fight those guys? She'll lose for sure. Yikes, also not to mention that Mario hates her. He'll definitely use all that pent up hate to defeat her.

The announcer called for Little Mac. She gave him the thumbies and watched him go. He looked confident but his opponent was Sora. How will he win? Sora has a crazy good recovery and Little Mac well, he wasn't known for getting back on the stage.

Little Mac was throwing punches left and right. He was winning, but then Sora used his magic to make it harder for the boxer to approach him. The boxer did not quit, he ran straight for him, even when he was taking damage from the magic. He managed to land a nasty punch on Sora causing the Disney boy to fly off. It didn't knock him off bounds unfortunately. Sora with his ridiculous recovery went straight back to the stage. He took over the fight by constantly throwing Little Mac off the stage and using his high jumps to spike him down. Little Mac lost. Kirby watched in disbelief as Sora's victory screen appeared.

The boxer came back, but he didn't look disappointed. He happily sat next to his girlfriend.

"Did you see me back there?" Little Mac chirped.

"Yeah! You were awesome! You almost had him."

"I know! Man, if it were a one on one punching brawl, he would've lost."

"Everyone would lose if that was the case."

"I know, I'm too good. My punches don't stop."

"Don't worry, I'll avenge you."

"I know you will."

It was Kirby's time to fight, she marched her way over to the teleporter. Her next foe was Sonic. Sonic is one of the strongest characters in the roster. This match might be one-sided, but it didn't scare her. She was excited to fight the hedgehog.

3, 2, 1 GO! Sonic ran up to her and kicked her in the stomach. She didn't have time to react. He's too fast. She got up, but when she did, Sonic landed a nasty punch on her gut. It knocked the wind out of her. He didn't let her recover, he turned into a ball and used his homing dash attack. She felt thousands of needles pierce into her skin. She flew into the air, but he wasn't done, he used his spring to jump high. He reached to her height and kicked her down back on the stage. She hit her back hard on the concrete. The pain…

She looked at him as he taunted the audience. This is her chance! She dashed at him, but he dodged swiftly. No matter, she predicted it. She turned around quickly and upper cutter his jaw with her boxing glove. He took a step back and put his hands on his mouth. She then jabbed him multiple times. Her last jab was nasty, she punched him on the side of his jaw, which caused him to fall on the floor. Now that he was down, used a kick combo on him causing him to not get back up. He started crawling away, but she grabbed him by the leg and threw him off the stage.

Kirby once again won! Sonic of all smashers! She actually won against Sonic. She thought she would lose for sure. He always gets so close to the finals without fail, while toying with his competition. He's all about taunting and laughing while fighting, but this time he fought differently. Sure, he taunted, but something felt off. It felt forced for some reason. He didn't talk either. He usually jokes a lot during a fight but… Maybe he's nervous this year.

When she came back to the lobby, Little Mac squeezed her tight. He had tears in his eyes. He was so proud of her. She really went from zero to his hero. All those difficult nights training hard for this day was everything Little Mac hoped for. She is doing her best with style. She started to cry as well. She really is doing it! Without her powers and everything. This is all her, all her strength and she's here actually winning the tournament and giving it all. It hurt, but this tournament is by far the most enjoyable she's ever been in.

The two ate popcorn and watched the rest of the smashers fight for victory to round 3. Wow, round 3, Kirby didn't think she would get this far. There's a total of 6 rounds and she was already halfway there.

The next day, round 3 starts. She ate as much as she could. Gotta need that energy for later. She met up with Little Mac at his room and together they walked to the lobby once again. She watched as once again Mario destroyed his opponent.

The announcer called Kirby's name again. Everyone stared at her going to the teleporter. She looked behind and saw the other smashers's disapproving look. They hated her. They really think she replaced herself. In a way, a little. No, she can't focus on them judging her right now. She's got a match to win!

Kirby arrived at the arena once more. Her opponent was…

"M-Metaknight?!"

"Hmph! I see, so you're my opponent."

"I… Do you know who I am?"

"Of course I do, you're my opponent. En garde!"

Metaknight flew up causing a distraction for him to disappear and then reappear right in front of her. Her eyes widened in shock. He sliced her arm with his sword Galaxia. She fell on the floor and he drew his sword to her throat.

"Game match," he said as he stabbed her in the stomach.

She curled up in a ball and coughed up blood. She tried getting up, but he kicked her to the side. He charged after her, however she managed to push herself and shield his multi slice attack. He was vulnerable after his slices. She punched him. He quickly dusted it off, but she didn't stop. She ran at him and continued to punch him over and over again. He disappeared mid punch and came up behind her, but she was ready. She countered like how Little Mac taught her. Always be on your guard. When they are about to strike, move your side of the body and strike in their weak spot. She jabbed him, making his mask crack a bit. He let out a hearty chuckle and his eyes went red. Oh no, she knew what that meant. He's serious now.

Metaknight jumped in the air and drew his sword in front of him. He spun like crazy, turning him into a drill. He drilled her onto the ground. He used his tornado move right after. Just like Sonic, she felt like needles were piercing into her skin. Then he did one big slice to her face. Her cheek had a nasty open cut with blood dripping off. She covered her cheek. She looked up at him and gritted her teeth. She can't beat him. Not like this.

"I sense that you are holding back," Metaknight said.

*huff huff*

"Are you hiding something?"

"I'm not holding back..."

"Hmm, what can I do to help you reach your full potential?"

"My protentional? Why are you trying to help me? I'm your opponent."

"I like fair, honorable fights."

"Haha, just like old times. You never changed."

"Old times, huh? Interesting."

"Ok, if you really want to help me out, then do I have your consent?"

"Of course!"

"That's all I needed to hear."

Kirby walked over to the knight. He's so small. Was she just as small before? The crowd went silent. They didn't understand why the two stopped the fight. The pinkette knelt down to reach Metaknight's height. He seemed confused as to what she was about to do, but he wanted this new fighter to give it her all. He watched her fight in the other matches and noticed that something wasn't quite right. He felt so much power from her, yet she didn't show it. He wanted to fight her with all her might. He didn't want to win knowing that there could have been more. Whatever she has to do to get to her full strength, he will accept.

"Are you sure I have your consent?" She gave him a concerning look.

"Yes."

"This is going to be weird, but… Ok! I'll show you and everyone my power!"