-Back And Ready To Attack-

Ness froze up when he saw his clone. The two stared at each other in absolute shock. Ness knew there was a possibility of bumping into him, and he even roleplayed what to do in his head, but seeing him right here right now made him forget.

Leaf caught up to Ness. When she saw what was happening, she also froze. Everyone paused and didn't know what to do. Until Lucas spoke first.

Lucas: "W-what's going on?"

Ness: "You fucking bitch." *Points at the clone*

C. Ness: "Uh…"

Ness: "Lucas stay away from him!"

Lucas: "W-who are you?"

Ness: "The person that's next to you is dangerous. He's a clone!"

Lucas: "I'm so confused."

C. Ness: "I-I don't know what he's talking about."
Ness: "Lucas you have to believe me! I'm the real Ness!"

Lucas: "I…"

Ness: "Come on, Lucas!"

Leaf: "Well to be honest, you don't have proof that you're the real Ness."

Ness: "What! I told you the story."

Leaf: "No offense, but it sounded fake."

Ness: "I know it sounds crazy, but it did happen!"

Leaf: "I don't know…"

C. Ness: "The imposter didn't get stamped by The Hands. Check his wrist."

Leaf: "Right, I heard that the imposter could be a shapeshifter."

Ness: "You fucking-

Leaf grabbed Ness's hand and showed everyone his wrist.

Leaf: "He doesn't have a stamp."

Ness: "I am the real Ness! Quick, Lucas, ask me something personal."

Lucas: "..."

Leaf: "No, there's something off about you."

Leaf shoved Ness to the side and went over to Clone Ness. Ness couldn't believe it. Leaf chose the clone over him. He knew why, but it still hurt. He looked over to the Clone and he looked guilty. No, it's an act. He's trying to get brownie points from them. This fucking asshole. He needs to be stopped!

Without warning, Ness tackled the clone to the ground. He started punching him in the face. However, Charizard grabbed him and flew him high up in the air. Charizard flew up high and then dove straight down for a seismic toss.

"PK Shield!"

Ness was thrown straight down creating a mini crater on the floor, but luckily because he used his shield on time, he didn't take the full blow.

"Charizard, use flare blitz!" Leaf ordered.

Charizard let out a mighty roar and charged after Ness. He was going so fast. Ness used his shield again. Charizard's flare blitz connected and it shattered the shield. However, using this chance, Ness ducked down and upper cutted the not dragon on the jaw.

Leaf: "Quick, Ness and Lucas, run away to safety, I got this!"

Lucass: "But-

Leaf: "I got this! Just go and tell the other smashers."

C. Ness: "It'll be ok. We should listen."

Lucas and Clone Ness started running away. Ness saw it and was about to chase after them, but Squirtle did a roundhouse kick on the teen's side.

"Leaf, come on. You can't be serious," Ness griped.

"Nice try, imposter. I know what you did to Red's Charizard. I won't make the same mistake."

"Red's Charizard? T-that wasn't me!"

"Charizard use flamethrower."

Ness used his PSI magnet and absorbed the fire. He used PK Rockin and blasted Charizard away.

"I don't want to hurt you guys," Ness said.

"Charizard, he can absorb your fire. Avoid using it and instead use dragon pulse!"

Charizard used dragon pulse on Ness. However, the teen shielded it and used Pk Flash to blind the Pokemon. Charizard closed his eyes and stumbled backwards. Ness used PK Fire to trap him in place. He jumped up and positioned himself using PSI magnet to hover for a bit. Then he was about to use his dair attack, but Ivysuar jumped in the way and took the impact instead.

Ivysuar was immediately knocked out. Squirtle used water gun to blast Ness away from Charizard. Leaf quickly ran over and sprayed Charizard with a max potion. Then she threw a revive at Ivysuar and healed him back with another max potion she had.

This is going to be tough. Well, not really. He could win, but he didn't want to hurt the pokemon. However, if he doesn't finish them off then the clone will get away. He has to destroy Leaf's purse.

He aimed his PK Rockin at her purse, but Charizard flew in front and took the damage. Dammit. He really didn't want to have to do this but…

"PK Paralysis!" He screamed.

Charizard was hit with the attack. He couldn't move. Ness shoved the Pokemon out of the way and snatched Leaf's purse. He destroyed it using PK Fire.

"Squirtle!" Leaf shouted for help.

Squirtle came rushing in using skull bash hitting Ness's back. He landed on the floor. Squirtle aimed his water gun directly at the teen, however he rolled out of the way in time.

"PK Fla…"

Ness was about to use it but then he remembered how dangerous that power is. He shouldn't have used it against Charizard. He bit his lip in time.

Squirtle used his recovery on him and it sent Ness flying into the air. The Pokemon jumped up and used his up air attack on him, but Ness was able to air dodge it. He used PSI magnet to reposition himself and he used his dair attack, spiking Squirtle on the ground. When he landed on the ground, he picked up the Pokemon and tossed him over to Leaf.

She looked terrified. Charizard thought Ness was going to attack her directly. His panic helped him break out of the paralysis. He flew over and scratched Ness's stomach with his sharp claws. Then he grabbed the teen and used his back throw, sending him away. Charizard wasn't done. He flew after him using flare blitz.

"PK Flash!"

He made sure to not hurt Charizard directly, but to use it as zone control. He didn't want to chance erasing Leaf's Pokemon from existence. Charizard fell for the zone and maneuvered his body the opposite direction. However, he's quick on his wings. He did a u-turn flying behind Ness and unleashing a powerful kick on his back.

Ness hit the floor. Damn, this Charizard hurts. He used PK Life up and immediately got back up. Leaf ran after them and threw a shiny rock at Charizard causing him to turn black and blue. Holy shit! Did he just evolve?!

"Mega Charizard use Outrage!" Leaf commanded.

"Uh oh…"

"CHAR!"

Charizard's fists became fire and he was about to lay it on the teen, but Lucky came out of the ball and took the hit for Ness.

"LUCKY!" Ness shrieked.

"Pii…"

Ness watched as Charizard beat the shit out of his Espeon. The poor Pokemon couldn't even move after that. The teen went over to Lucky and held him in his arms.

"No, Lucky, why… Why'd you do it?" Ness started to cry.

Leaf covered her mouth with her hands. She didn't expect Lucky to jump out like that. Even though Espeon is her enemy she didn't want to see it get hurt. In fact, after beating this imposter down, she'll take this Espeon to the hospital and raise it as her own.

"Get away from the Espeon!" Leaf yelled.

Ness returned Lucky back into his ball. He didn't look at Leaf or Charizard. He just stared at the ground.

"Charizard, use Outrage again!" Leaf ordered.

"Char!"

Charizard was about to punch Ness, but he caught the Charizard's fist. He looked at it, and it sent shivers down the Pokemon's spine. He gritted his teeth and punched Charizard's stomach as hard as he could. It caused the Pokemon to throw up some blood and it fainted.

"C-Charizard!" Leaf cried.

She ran up to her Pokemon and hugged it.

"Y-You monster…"

"I'm sorry."

Ness ran away chasing after Lucas and his fake duplicate. He didn't know exactly where they went, but he figures they went through the garden and they're heading to the mansion that way. He has to go fast. Luckily this area has a lot of space. Perfect time for him to build speed.

-The Lone Clone-

The Clone and Lucas were running away. They went to where the garden was. Dammit, why did they go this way. Sure it's quicker, but this place is a maze. He was panicking and he couldn't find where the mansion entrance was. It's fine, at least Lucas has an idea where they're going.

"N-Ness… I'm sorry to interrupt, but… Why are there two of you?" Lucas asked.

"What? We don't have time for this."

"I know but… I don't know."
"Lucas, look at me."

Lucas looked at his boyfriend's face.

"Do you trust me?"

"Yes."

"I… I don't know what's going on, but together we can get through this."

"I'm sorry. I'm just confused and scared."

"I know, but I'm right here. That other Ness you saw is a shapeshifter. He's the imposter. He's… Trying to… T-trick you…" (God, I'm disgusting…)

"You're right. I'm sorry I doubted you."

"I-It's ok."

"You ok? You're shaking."

"I just…" (Wish I didn't have to lie to you…)

"Hm?"

"I'm fine."

"We should get going."

"You're right. Let's go."

Ness and Lucas held hands. They were about to take a step, but they felt a gust of wind. They saw the bushes and trees rustle aggressively. They both stood there feeling a little scared.

"Hey, behind you."

The two turned their heads around and saw the imposter.

-Back And Ready To Attack-

Lucas: "G-get away with us!"

C. Ness: "Where's Leaf?"

Ness: "You…" *Tightens fists*

Lucas jumped in front of Clone Ness.

Lucas: "Ness, go to the mansion and tell the others."

C. Ness: "But-

Lucas: "I can take him. Trust me, I'm really strong."

C. Ness: "It'll be better if we both fight."
Ness: "Oh no you don't!"

"PK Fire!" Ness summoned a bolt of fire from his hands.

Lucas used PSI Counter and it bounced back to Ness causing him to burn instead.

Lucas: "See, I got this! Just go!"

C. Ness: "But what if he tries to trick you?"

Lucas: "Don't worry. I won't fall for his tricks."

C. Ness: "That thing knows our background. It knew Kirby's. Don't fall for its words."

Lucas: "Got it."

C. Ness: "You better be ok."

Lucas: "I will. Just go, hurry!"

Clone Ness booked it. As Lucas was watching the clone leave, Ness used PK Rockin next to his feet causing the explosion to push him out of the way. Lucas fell on the ground. Ness hoped he didn't hurt him too much. He doubts it, Lucas is stronger than most people give him credit for. He'll apologize later. Right now he needs to get that clone. He started running after him, but he fell on the ground. He looked behind him and saw that Lucas used his snake rope and it wrapped itself around his leg.

"Sorry, you're stuck with me," Lucas mocked.

"Lucas… No, I don't want to fight you."

Lucas stood up and threw Ness against the tree using the snake rope. He used PK Love and blasted it at him.

"PK Sh-

It was too late. He was hit with Lucas's PSI attack and it did a number on him.

"P-PK Life up," Ness healed himself.

"You know his moves."

"That's because I am the real Ness!"

"No, I know you're trying to trick me. You were able to copy some of Kirby's abilities I've heard."

"What? Wait, Kirby still has her copy ability? How does that work?"

Lucas aimed another PK Love at him. However, Ness was healed up and ready to go. He used PK Rockin to equalize it. They both watched the two powers collide and it created a strong gust of wind.

"Lucas, please, just give me a chance to prove myself," Ness begged.

Lucas ignored and used PK Offense Up. He used his dash attack, but luckily Ness used PK Fire to zone him. He jumped out of the way and used PK Defense Up. This is going to be a tough one…

"Lucas, remember how we met? I do! You were-

Lucas short jumped in the air and used his dair attack. It connected and it stunned Ness for a short amount of time. He then whacked him with his stick, which sent him flying. Ness landed on a bench and the sharp part of the arm rest hit his funny bone. Nothing about that was funny.

"L-Lucas… P-please. Don't do this," Ness said, with a distressed voice.

Ness saw that the yellow aura around Lucas faded away. His counter is gone. He was about to use it again, but Ness took out Ninten's Yo-yo (Thank you, Ninten) and threw it at him, interrupting

His casting.

"Please listen to me!" Ness yelled.

Lucas ignored and used PK Life up.

"Remember when you hated me! I do. It's because of Po-

Lucas used PK Flash. It hit Ness causing his eyes to tear up. His eyes stung. It felt like it was on fire.

"I don't want to hear it. I won't fall for your lies," Lucas said.

He used PK Fire to blast Ness away.

"P-Please… Lucas… W-we're best friends. I don't want to fight you," Ness said, weakly.

When Lucas heard that he skipped a beat. He felt hurt and he didn't know why. This isn't the real Ness, but it felt like he was hearing it from the real one. They share the same face and voice. It really feels like… No! He's not the real Ness. This is another trick. He's dating the real one and he's happy. They're in love and this sick monster is trying to hit his weak spot. Clever, but it's not going to work.

"PK Freeze!" Lucas screamed.

Ness quickly used PSI magnet and healed it off. Lucas isn't going to listen. He has no choice but to beat him. He didn't want to. God, he really really really didn't want to, but he has no choice.

Ness did a short jump and used PK Fire. Lucas was caught in the fire. He jumped up and used his nair. However, he wasn't done, he jumped ahead to where he knew Lucas was going to land and used his Yo-yo smash attack causing Lucas to fly up in the air.

"PK Shield!" Lucas casted.

Ness used his strongest PK Rockin move at him, causing the shield to break. He then juggled Lucas in the air using PK Thunder. Lucas was about to heal off the last thunder, but while he was doing that, Ness jumped above Lucas and used his dair. He hit him directly on the face which he felt bad about. He didn't want to keep hurting his friend. Luckily he saw that Lucas felt dizzy, so he used PK Paralysis on him. He won't be able to break out of that one for a while.

"I-I'm sorry. I promise. I'll make things right," Ness said.

He was about to run off to go look for the clone, but he heard rustling in the bushes. Someone's coming. It's probably another smasher. He didn't want to explain or get in a fight with another one, so he hid behind a tree and waited.

-The Lone Clone-

Clone Ness was running around the garden. However, he couldn't think properly. Where did he go? He's lost. This place is like a maze. He hasn't been in this part of the garden before. The entrance to the mansion should've been that way, but he and Lucas wanted to try a shortcut. But without Lucas leading the way, he had no idea where to go. Fuck! This is so frustrating.

He's been running around here for a while. It's ok, just calm down. He sat down and tried to think back. Maybe if he backtracks he could find where the bunker is. Once he finds it, he'll know where to go. It's a good idea. If he bumps into Lucas and the real Ness, this time he'll help Lucas defeat him. He shouldn't have left him alone there in the first place. Although it seemed like Lucas really wanted to do this for him. He wanted to be the hero this time, which Ness totally understood. However, playing hero at a time like this probably wasn't the smartest move. He needs to go back and help.

Ness turned around and started running in that direction. He hopes he's not too late. He followed his past footprints and went back to that area. His eyes widened when he saw Lucas lying on the floor. He wasn't moving. Oh no… I-Is he ok? He was about to run toward Lucas, but he tripped on something and fell on his face.

"I'm surprised you came back, faker."

Clone Ness moved his body to the side to see who it was. It was the real Ness looking down on him. He started shaking. The rage in his eyes was enough to know that OrigiNess didn't want to sit down and talk.