Dragon Palace
After the wish Death make, and Palutena added her own wish in the last minute both the Smash fighters and Dracula's forces disappear from the castle, except for Red's remaining Pokemons Espeon, Lapras, Aerodactyl, and Snorlax, who because never summoned to the World of Trophy, Death wish doesn't affect them. Tarosuke and Donbe returned to their senses, and hearing things becoming quiet Otohime return back to peeked inside only to find everyone is gone.
"Where did everyone go ? Everything turned quiet in an instant ?" The confused Otohime walked around the large room wondering why it's empty now.
"Otohime ! I'm sorry ! That witch put me under a spell !" Yelled Tarosuke clinging to Otohime begging for forgiveness.
"I'm sorry too Hikari ! I can't believe I fall under that witch spell !" Donbe also clinging to Otohime also apologizing to her.
"Umm it's alright you two, looks like we were fooled ourselves, I should have realized those people were up to no good, I didn't think Dracula's forces would make another attempt seeing their master is now gone." Replied Otohime with a shred of guilt on her face.
"Just what are they trying to do ? Taking the Golden Seed and the black box ?" Asked Donbe. "You said their Master is gone, could it be they're trying to bring him back ?"
"Whatever it is they're planning at the very least they failed to get the black box." Tarosuke pointed at the black box.
"You're right ! let's secure the box first !" Exclaimed Otohime as the three of them rushed toward the box. The Pokemons just stood there not knowing the importance of the box.
"So what are those creatures ?" Donbe pointed at the Pokemons. "They did helped us and fought against Dracula's forces during the battle."
"Tarosuke you've been to many worlds before right ? Do you have any idea ?" Asked Otohime.
"Hmm..nope I don't think I've encountered creatures such as these before during my travel, you don't know anything yourself Otohime ?" Asked Tarosuke.
"I haven't left the palace in centuries, so I'm afraid I don't know, anyway I don't think they're going to harm us, and I should just undo the petrification on the palace maidens first." Otohime used her magic to cure the maidens from petrification.
As Donbe and Tarosuke lift the black box a giant disembodied foot appeared and stomp at the top of the box with full force creating a small shock wave that forced Tarosuke and Donbe to drop the box.
"I'll take that !" The disembodied foot changed it shape revealing that it's Thanatos, another God of Death, he used his power to carry the box telekinetically.
"You ! Thanatos ! The God of Death !" Shouted Otohime.
"Ah the lovely Otohime, so sad the Underworld Army never came to visit, well our domain is far from here, by the way that was quite the epic battle you have here, showdown between the people chosen to participate in the legendary Smash Tournaments against Dracula's forces to claim the Golden Seed ! That battle was almost as epic as that chaos we planned for Earth with the robot dinosaurs and stuff, and since I'm quite the busy man myself, so I will take my leave now." Thanatos is about to leave but he saw the black box slowly slipping away from him as Espeon pulled it away using it's psychic powers.
"What !? You're all still here ! Death should be clear on his wishes, this box belong to us, now give it back !" Thanatos used telekinesis to pulled the box away from Espeon only for Espeon to pulled it back away from Thanatos, the psychic Pokemon and the God of Death engaged in psychic tug of war, seeing this the other Pokemon helping Espeon recover the box by attacking Thanatos.
Aerodactyl used Rock Slide, summoning rocks above Thanatos and dropped them, Lapras used Ice Beam to attack Thanatos, while Snorlax used Giga Impact, seeing the incoming attack Thanatos shapeshift into a swarm of bats to avoid the attacks, but also forcing him to let go of the box. Donbe, Tarosuke, and Otohime choose to side with the Pokemons to recovered the black box.
"This box doesn't belong to you !" Yelled Otohime.
"Looks like I'm at disadvantage, okay then come forth and assist your Master !" Thanatos summoned Balder and a woman dressed in black garb that covers her head to toe. "Balder ! Rosa ! Claim that box !"
"Ugh ! To think it come to this." Lamented Rosa.
"Hey no complaining now ! Who saved you from your torment from the Demons huh Umbra Witch ! And you Balder better be grateful you won't become Paradiso's cannon fodder anytime soon !" Yelled Thanatos.
Reluctantly Rosa and Balder had no choice to obey Thanatos as he's a deity that lord over death. Thanatos also summoning few Underworld army monsters like 3 Clubberskulls and 7 Monoeyes to assist him to get the black box, Thanatos ordered the Underworld Monsters to attack the Pokemons.
Tarosuke shoot a ki blast towards Rosa, but she managed to dodge in time, while Donbe tried to strike Balder with his sword, only for Balder to dodge it as well, triggering both Witch Time and Light Speed respectively, and thanks to those time related abilities the two of them arrived near the boxes before anyone can blink, surprising both Donbe and Tarosuke, while the Underworld monsters are fighting the Pokemons, distracting them from fighting Balder and Rosa. Rosa then summon a Demon, it's a humanoid female Demon with insect like wings, similar to Madama Butterfly, but with green coloration, this one is called Madama Khepri.
Madama Khepri used her power to stop time, except for Rosa and her allies, this gives Thanatos easy means to take the box with him.
"Great work Rosa, and you too Khepri, let us go back to base." Thanatos then teleported everyone and himself back to their base, and time returned to normal.
"What was !? How did they ?" Donbe and Tarosuke completely baffled by what's going on.
"We're dealing with an Umbra Witch and a Lumen Sage two powerful clans who reign over Europe during the middle ages, I've heard they have time based powers." Explained Otohime.
"First Dracula's forces and now another God of Death after the box containing Avatar of Darkness, what is going on !?" Shouted Donbe. "Why are they even after it !?"
("A great evil is about to be awakened, if we don't stop it the world...no, the universe will soon meets it's end.") A voice can be heard on Tarosuke, Donbe, and Otohime's head.
"Who ? Where ?" Tarosuke looks around.
("Right here, I am Espeon, I came from a world inhabited by creatures called Pokemons.") Espeon answered with telepathy, which the trio looked.
"Pokemon ? Oh ! I realized now, you all came from Arceus world !" Realized Otohime.
("That is correct, and what we're about to tell you will shock you, Dracula's forces and the Underworld Army for starters, they worked together to make sure their plan is a success.") This time Lapras the ones who communicated telepathically.
"What is exactly going on ? Does this have anything to do with them after the Golden Seed and the black box ?" Questioned Otohime.
("We may not know what they're trying to do with it, but we know their end goal.") Espeon then told the three of them about what is actually happening.
"What ! You're saying me coming back to life was the result of this power of time, space, and life spread across the universe ! Including the afterlife !" Said a very shocked Donbe.
"And an ancient evil Galeem wished to wipe us out ?" Added Otohime.
"If that's true we can't just sit by and watch, everyone is in danger !" Retorted Tarosuke.
"Hmm...alright I know what we must do, Donbe and I will join you on your mission, Tarosuke, you need to informed our friends at Shinra about our current predicament, if what Espeon said is true, then a lot more is at stake then Ouma's previous plans !" Declared Otohime.
"Of course ! leave it to me !" Knowing what he must do Tarosuke set out to leave the palace to head to Earth.
"It's gonna be like old times right Hikari ?" Smiled Donbe.
"Yes, although I haven't left the palace for a really long time so, I just hope I'm not in the way, so where should we go ?" Asked Otohime.
Realizing this the Pokemons also wondered how to get back, but then Snorlax for some reason holding a golden plate.
("Where did you get that ? The golden plates supposed to vanish along with their owner ?") Asked Espeon which Snorlax replies it doesn't know, the Golden plate seems to be the only one.
"Alright everyone ! I need you all to look after this place in my absence, the Dragon Palace is closed until I get back !" Otohime ordered the palace staff that she freed from petrification. "Do not let anyone in."
Espeon used it's telekinesis to used the golden plate, and the four Pokemons along with Donbe and Otohime teleported away from the palace to S.S. Light.
Meanwhile...
Hell - Underworld Castle
In another part of Hell lies a massive castle, this place is ruled by Medusa the Goddess of Darkness, the Underworld Castle served as her base during her war with Palutena and humanity, as the Underworld Army has reborn so are Medusa, and just like everyone else, she isn't back because of Hades this time.
Thanatos teleported to the throne room with the black box, declaring a successful mission. "I'm baack ! Here it is the box containing the Avatar of Darkness."
Inside the room there's Hades and Medusa, and another Goddess who looks exactly like a human, she has blue hair.
"Well done Thanatos, soon we shall have our secret weapon." Said Medusa.
"So it's true then ? Death's wish ended up backfiring ?" Asked the blue haired woman.
"Yes Pandora, apparently Palutena made a last minute wish before Death's wish could be granted, I saw and heard everything during their battle." Confirmed Thanatos.
"So should we open the box now ?" Asked Medusa.
"No, not now opening this box will lead to the return of that island, and as much as love to see humans screaming in terror now's just not the right time, the conditions are not yet right." Claimed Hades.
"As for Death ?" Questioned Thanatos.
"Ah yes about him, looks like his master plan failed, and with those pesky Smash fighters gone no one else know what we're doing, at least we can just make some funeral for them." Said Hades callously.
"I wonder though, I saw some Pokemon back at that palace." Added Thanatos.
"So ? Pokemons are helpless without their trainers, they're no threat to us." Retorted Pandora.
"Are they ? despite losing their trainer those Pokemons ended up able to fight against me and our armies, not to mention during the battle with Dracula's forces they're able to act without their trainers command." Explained Thanatos.
"Either way with Palutena's gone nobody can stop us from carrying our task, once Galeem is out of the picture us Underworld Deities will be the ones reigning supreme !" Declared Medusa.
"What about those Smash Fighters ? Do you think their allies just gonna stand by and do nothing ?" Further asked Thanatos.
"Hmm he's right though, but what can they do ? And besides powers that rival the Golden Seed is hard to find." Stated Hades. "Now if you'll excuse me I have to pay a visit to our friend Palkia, and maybe Dialga as well."
"Wait Hades ! Do you truly think Arceus just gonna let it go that his children is on our grasp ?" Asked Pandora.
"I've got that covered, Thanatos please direct our mortal pawns to where the embodiment of emotien, knowledge, and willpower reside, this should give us leverage over Arceus." Hades gave his order to Thanatos and left.
"Of course ! Those three have been captured before, this will be another easy mission." Thanatos also left to carry out Hades order.
"There they go, it sucks that we can't manifest in mortal plane now, I miss the moment we can wreak havoc on the mortal plane." Pouted Pandora.
"Patience Pandora, our time will come, for now let's focus on rebuilding our forces, and this other plan of ours needs to be completed." Replied Medusa as the two Goddesses continue their duty.
Heaven - Hall of Origin
"Palutena is gone, now there's no one else who knows what's going to happen." Lamented Arceus.
"Both Pit and Dark Pit also gone, Arceus I think it's our time to act, or Galeem will annihilate everything." Suggested Viridi.
"Have a change of heart Viridi ?" Asked the Pokemon God.
"Honestly I couldn't care less if humans are the only ones Galeem after, but if nature and plants are also gone we're going to have a problem, besides it's not like he's going to spare us just because we didn't stop him !" Complained Viridi. "Looks like I'm going to have my generals took part in this war after all, and I might take over Palutena's Army until then, for some reason this email guys won't stay gone for long."
"Looks like I have no choice either way, I really wished for them to stay away from this time, considering they've been captured before, but it looks like there's no time to hesitate." Stated Arceus.
"I think that's the right choice, it's easier to find them in their home after all, moving targets are always the hardest one to find." Added Viridi. "I saw a Moltres during my visit to the Monster Sanctuary, it seems Team Rocket is hunting down Legendary Pokemons to aid them.
"Very well then, if anything they would be safer this way." Arceus then contacted his other children telepathically. "Uxie, Mesprit, Azelf, I have a mission for you."
S.S Light
To those who weren't going on a mission spend their time at the ship, in order to adapt to their new environment Tails is teaching the Fire Emblem characters about usage of technologies.
"How'd it go Tails ? Any progress on their end ?" Questioned Toadsworth who are walking with Lima.
"Yes, at long last, they really are fascinated by technologies though." Answered Tails looking tired from teaching.
"We are in this together, sorry we couldn't help you out, I was studying the use of magic with Toadsworth." Said Lima.
"It's fine, Amy and Isabelle helped me out, so my workload is greatly reduced." Replied Tails. "Chrom at least a bit familiar since he said he's involved with otherworldly travels before."
"I heard from Peach you've met through sports competitions ?" Asked Toadsworth.
"Oh yes, I have to say Mario and his friends are formidable opponents !" Exclaimed Tails.
"That's to be expected as he is our savior." Boasted Toadsworth.
Soon after a scream can be heard from Chrom's room. This prompted the others to rushed to see what's going on.
S.S Light - Chrom's Room
"Sumia what's going on !?" Chrom rushed to his wife side after hearing her scream, and what he saw is something surprising.
"Lucina ! back from the mission ? Wait why are you naked ?"
Seeing this Sumia forced the men out of the room while covering Lucina with a blanket. A while later Sumia and Lucina came out from the room, Lucina is now fully clothed.
"So, uh how's the mission going ?" Chrom tries to act like he regains his composure.
"Umm, everyone is defeated." Answered Lucina in a soft voice, which shocks everyone.
"What ! Mario lose !? And Peach as well !?" Panicked Toadsworth.
"What ! Then Sonic is also..." Tails falls on his knees, with Amy also speechless.
"Then Meta Knight is also..." The Meta Knights unable accept their Master is defeated as well.
"Lucina, are you the only survivor ?" Asked Chrom.
"I'm not that Lucina, but I inherit her memories." Lucina begin to explain what happened. "After the defeat of Grima, that timeline is erased from history, so naturally everything from that timeline should cease to exist, that Lucina you fought with only remain to exist because of Tiki's power, she's only living on borrowed time, and it looks like that time is up."
"So that means, your our Lucina, from our time ?" Asked Chrom.
"She is, I saw our baby magically grow up." Confirmed Sumia.
Chrom and Sumia can only hug their daughter. "Lucina, with the future changed I was hoping to give you a peaceful life, free from fighting and conflict, yet here you are involved with another battle yet again."
"But won't that mean, the other Lucina ?" Asked Sumia.
"She lied, she knew her time is almost up, that's why she didn't tell you anything, the truth is Tiki gave her a blessing so that I will inherit her memories and abilities, should she aren't able to accomplish her mission."
"That's kinda cruel, don't you think ?" Asked Lima.
"Time paradox is something that's never allowed to happened, it will always what happened when terrible futures are averted, timeline will changed, people who lived at those times will cease to exist to avoid paradoxes." Explained Geno. "All we can do is to remember their efforts to ensure the bad future never came to pass."
"Then Cynthia, Gerome, Nah, and the others also..." Sumia stopped herself.
"Yes, they met the same fate the other Lucina is, but in this timeline they're not born yet." Answered Lucina. "The other Lucina finally able to rest with a smile on her face."
"But, does Grima even have the power to tampered with time ? He didn't use such ability before ?" Questioned Chrom.
"There's more, that Grima is the one from our timeline, somehow he doesn't need a vessel to manifest anymore, he only possess Morgan only to recover his strength." This news shocked both Chrom, Sumia, and the others as Grima is somehow still alive.
"That can't be !? That menace came back once again !?" Yelled Flavia.
"It seems so, but now that he isn't bonded to Robin anymore I wonder if we can put him down for good." Stated Lucina.
"We will find a way, one way or another !" Declared Chrom.
"And for that I need to be there as well, please father allow me to wield a sword." Asked Lucina.
Knowing Chrom can't dissuade Lucina from involved in another conflict he quickly relent and the father daughter begin training in the simulation room.
"You okay Sumia ?" Olivia tries to comfort the Pegasus Knight.
"Not really, we saved our world and yet our children still have to fight, was everything we've done is for nothing ?" A tear is formed on her face.
"I know what you mean, I'm worried for Inigo's future as well, does he have to fight again ? and have to pretend his fine using another fake smile ? If possible I wish he'd never have to do that." Replied Olivia.
"The world isn't always a safe place to be, Everytime Princess Peach in danger I always feared for the worse, but there's nothing we can do, danger lurks in every corner and they need to know how to defend themselves, even though it's painful for us parents or parental figure like myself." Toadsworth consoled the two women.
"Being a parent is really hard isn't it ? Whether you're exposed to danger or not." Sumia let out a forced smile.
While everyone contemplating Happy Mask Salesman showed up and began to speak. "What a gloomy atmosphere, environment such as these are bad for business, or health."
"No offense, but can't you see what we're dealing with right now ? Our children are forced to get involved in a conflict, while others have fallen in their mission." Complained Toadsworth.
"That's life for you, you never know what will happen, anyway regarding your fallen friends, I don't see what are you sad about, they're gone with the power of wishes all you have to do is to undo that wish, there are a lot more objects in the universe that can rival the Golden Seed in power right Toadsworth." HMS seems to be giving everyone a hint.
"Like what ? Can you be more specific !?" Questioned the chancellor.
"Sorry, this is as far as I can lend you a hand, you have to figure out the rest yourselves." Explained HMS.
"If we're talking about wishes then.." Toadsworth looked at Lima.
"Don't look at me, we both saw the Beanstar split to pieces and scattered who knows where." Replied Lima.
"We could go to Star Road if you'd like." Suggested Geno. "But then again I did encounter Fawful looking for a 'star' it could be risky if he's still there, if he saw us making a wish, he could to the same as well."
"Then the only choice is Pi'illo Island, we make a wish using a Dream Coin, and undo the Golden Seed wish using that !" Realized Toadsworth.
"Well, looks like you've find the answer, I'm glad I'm able to help, if you need me, I'll be at the shop." HMS leave after Toadsworth found the answer to his hint.
"Let me come !" Exclaimed Lucina already done with her training. "I'm the ones with the memories of what happened before."
"Me too ! I've traveled around the island alongside Mario and Luigi before, I know the island like the back of my hand...err shoes." Said Starlow.
The Pokemon then returned along with new faces.
"Wait, aren't those.." Questioned Toadsworth.
"Red's Pokemons ! I see you survived, of course you've never summoned to the World of Trophy which is why Death's wish didn't affect all of you." Lucina then come closer to them and say, "we may found a way to bring your trainer back, will any of you join us ?."
All of Red's Pokemon wanted to go, which Lucina agreed to bring them all.
"Why hello Chrom, and Lucina long time no see." Greeted Otohime.
"Ah Otohime, it's good to see you again, but if you're here then..."
"I'm afraid your concern is right Chrom, Dracula's forces managed to defeat your allies, and once we decided to help, the Pokemons brought us here using this golden plate, I can see it's made by the God's." Explained Otohime.
"Wait how did you even get here ? The Golden Plates ? Did they not disappear along with their owners ?" Asked Chrom.
"This is Lucina's, hers the only one didn't disappear because well..you know she's the only one that ceases to exist." Answered Lucina.
"My name is Donbe and I'm also joining you in this battle." Donbe introduced himself. And then he saw Komurasaki."Oh you have a Yokai on your team ? I have a dog, monkey, and a pheasant with me before."
"Donbe ? I see you're actually Momotaro aren't you ?" Realized Komurasaki.
"Oh you know my real name ? Yeah I'm Momotaro, but you can call me either one." Replied Donbe.
"I knew it ! You are that hero who defeated the Avatar of Darkness and eliminating the Onigashima Island !" The excited Komurasaki really admire Momotaro because of his exploits.
"Everyone allow me to introduce myself, my name is Otohime and I'm the ruler of Dragon Palace, Donbe and I once traveled together on Ancient Japan in order to defeat an evil being called Avatar of Darkness, I will lend you my aid for this task." Introduced Otohime.
"Thank you Otohime, and next umm, do you have Pokeball with you Espeon ?" Asked Lucina.
Espeon replied by levitating the Pokeballs using it's psychic power.
"Got it, until we can reunite you back with Red I hope you don't mind me being your trainer until then." Said Lucina, which the Pokemons agreed.
"Then we all know where to go, Princess Peach this time I will be the one to save you." Declared Toadsworth.
With everything settled, Lucina and the others know where to go to save their friends, Pi'illo Island.
And this chapter is done, sorry it took so long, real life problems the way, I don't know if I'm able to continue weekly updates for the time being, but I will try.
Im not too keen on having two Lucinas, her baby self and her parallel self, as it will cause further complications to this story, at least Link, Zelda, and Ganondorf live in different eras and time.
Madama Khepri is a Demon that controls sun and time, which is why I decided to give her time related powers like stopping time.
Character debut : Medusa, Pandora, Rosa, Clubberskull, Madama Khepri