Round 2

Pichu vs. Lucina

Pichu rolling around on the floor belly laughing directly contrasted with Lucina snapping into a combat stance in the match graphic. Lucina was first up, looking deadly serious.

"I don't want my motive to be misconstrued," Lucina began, "I like Pichu quite a bit. Even though Pikachu lost my father a significant amount of coin at the gambling table in the last tournament, he is a prime example of a good father, one I know Robin will pattern himself after when the time comes. But, there's money on the line, and if I have to go through him, I will."

Pichu appeared next, and he was star struck, "I'm still not over the win honestly. Like, I knew people liked me, but I didn't know it was that crazy."

Fans watching on the screens got a jump cut to Pikachu and Pichu posing for pictures at a Pokemon Center. A slow zoom revealed the line was out the door, with practically every universe represented.

"But yeah Lucina," Pichu got back on track, "I can relate to her in a lot of ways. Having an infinitely more famous relative, being something of a joke. But her husband made it to the finals last tournament. She's got success in her family. Any advancement is an advancement of mine and my dad's reputation, so I have to win."

"For Ylisse's reputation, I have to win," declared Lucina.

Cranky and 9-Volt were back.

"Short and sweet thoughts from our next competitors," 9-Volt informed the crowd.

"Yeah, from the two most boring people on the roster," Cranky spat.

"Behave, we've still got 15 more matches to do. Anyway Futaba, what're you thinking."

"Lucina," Futaba blurted, the cameras now on her, "Pichu is a rook, I'm sorry to say, and I'm afraid he's only got one strat in that brain of his."

"You get it," Cranky nodded.

"Regardless of what everybody thinks they know," hissed 9-Volt angrily, "Let's throw it down to entrances.

An upbeat tempo played over the speakers of Smash Stadium, causing an immediate cheer to erupt. A sign reading, "Pichu: Johto's Jubilant Underdog," was shown as Pichu strode out.

Everybody wants to be a master,

Everybody wants to be at the top of the hill

"Look at that little prick," seethed Cranky, "You win one match and you think you're the damn champion."

9-Volt's smug retort came under his breath, "Just like you kidnapped one trust fund baby and you think you invented video games?"

"One day boy, I will smack you so hard you see whatever god you believe in/"

The triumphant march of Versus Lucina began to play. Ylissian flags flying from the crowd. A raucous cheer heralded her arrival. The camera quickly cut to a sign held up by several people that simply read, "Lucina's gonna kill you," as the princess herself waved to the crowd, marching determinedly down to the center point. Mills Frames then appeared through the floor.

"The following contest," Mills said, "Is a Round 2 Match in the Super Smash Brothers Ultimate Tournament! Introducing first, he comes to us from the Pokemon universe. He is the Loose Glass Cannon, he is PICHU!"

Jumping into the air and waving his paws at the crowd, Pichu waved once again, soaking in the cheers.

"And introducing next, to my right," Mills continued as the cheers died down, "She comes to us from the Fire Emblem universe. She is the Badass in the Butterfly Mask, she is LUCINA!"

Lucina waved to the crowd's cheers. Despite a "Lucina's gonna kill you" chant, Mills powered on.

"If you'll please direct your attention to the video board, we will determine the next stage.

The image of many stages went by in a blur, but a picture of a sunny island appeared.

"The stage is Tortimer Island! The rules are 3-Stock items medium. Smashers, are you ready?"

Both nodded, and at that moment, disappeared.

Stage: Tortimer Island

Rules: 3-stocks, items medium

Music: Tortimer Island Medley

3

At the same moment, Lucina materialized on one side of the island in a Fire Emblem crest, while Pichu bounced out of a Pokeball.

2

The competitors took runner's positions.

1

Pichu flashed a toothy grin, Lucina just scowled.

GO!

Both competitors charged, At the center point of the Island, Pichu dodged a sword swipe, bouncing onto Lucina's head. Pichu twirled on one toe to begin the rain dance, but Lucina easily grabbed the Pokemon's bulbous head, snapping him off of her and into a choke. Pichu passed out almost immediately. Lucina dragged him to the right side of the island by the ears, throwing him into the Blast Zone.

Pichu: 2

Lucina: 3

"And Lucina with the immediate stock lead, you love to see it!" Cranky Kong cheered.

9-Volt interrupted, "I wouldn't count him out yet though, look!"

"Oooh, you asked for it," shouted Pichu from the Revival Platform.

Successfully twirling on one toe, immediately the sunny skies became a torrential downpour. A gritted expression on his face, Pichu shot out a blast of Thunder Jolt from his cheeks, the lightning zipping through the rain. Lucina simply charged it, blocking it with her sword, the Falchion glowing a vibrant yellow as it connected with a stunned Pichu, sending him to the Blast Zone.

Pichu: 1

Lucina: 3

"HA!" Cranky bellowed, "Even the vaunted Rain Dance didn't work!"

"I have to agree Cranky. Clearly, the Falchion conducts electricity. Pichu's gonna have to think of something quick, or he's going to lose," 9-Volt explained.

Pichu jumped off of the Revival Platform, his teeth gnashing. Meanwhile, Lucina simply stepped back onto the dock, dipping her sword in the water. Pichu shot another blast of Thunder Jolt, once again zipping through the rain, and once again blocked by Lucina's sword. This time, the lightning went through her sword as high as the sky. Pichu could only watch jaw agape as the pillar of lightning crashed onto him, sending him into the Blast Zone.

GAME!

In the Mansion Courtyard, Lucina simply sheathed her sword, proclaiming, "You will never defeat me," as the tried and true flash of red signified her victory.

LUCINA WINS!
 Meanwhile, Pikachu had Pichu in his arms. Rita simply crouched down, holding the microphone.

"Dad," Pichu said, "I messed up so bad. I failed you, I failed Uncle Mewtwo…"

"No," Pikachu shook his head, offering a warm smile, "You got further than me! And what's more, you thought up the Rain Dance strategy all by yourself, all in an effort to stay true to your roots. I'm proud of you son."

Pichu sniffled, "You are?"

"Darn right. You'll make a heck of a Pikachu or a Raichu someday with that kind of street smarts."

"I will!" Pichu said, wiping away his tears, "I wish you the best of luck Lucina. But next tournament, I'm gonna come back even stronger. C'mon, dad, let's go!"

As the two mice Pokemon scampered off-camera, Mister Zero appeared alongside Lucina.

"Another dominant win! How do you feel about fighting Zelda?"

Lucina nodded, grinning, "She is a force to be admired certainly! That is why I'm going to train even harder!" Lucina shouted, stomping up the tunnel.

In the middle of a group hug from Chrom and Robin, Incineroar butted into the conversation, "You've got a hell of a Katahajime sister?"

"A what?" Lucina asked.

"I've been researching the terms Incineroar uses," Robin whispered in Lucina's ear, "It's a form of a chokehold in a martial art called Judo, which has made its way into professional wrestling.

"Ah," Lucina said, nodding to Robin, then turning to Incineroar, "Thank you Incineroar,"

The wrestling Pokemon laughed heartily, "You should join my new team, the Alola Combat Club, like Belle over there,"

All three Ylissian heads turned to see Isabelle, having replaced her cardigan with a hoodie, turned the wrong way in one of the auditorium seats, her head bowed so as not to look at anyone.

"While I thank you for the offer, I don't think I'd be a good fit."

"Your loss mark," growled Incineroar.

"My grandfather is Marth," she said slowly, "My name is Lucina,"

"Urgh, never mind," scowled Incineroar, heading over towards Isabelle.

"Ganondorf, Mewtwo, your up mates," Shulk called.

"GO BIG MAN! MAKE-A ZE WARIO FAMILY WAH-FFICE PROUD!" roared Wario.

Ganondorf stood, crossing his arms and laughing.

"It would be my honor to Master Wario," proclaimed Ganondorf as he walked down the aisle, "After all, it will be a beautiful day when I'm able to prove that arrogant prick wrong."

"Not today, not ever," Mewtwo shot back, teleporting away.

"Mewtwo has re-appeared in Tunnel B," ROB's monotone voice explained.

"Alright-a," Mario nodded, "Ganondorf, you're in Tunnel A,"

The now quiet, scowling King of Gerudos stomped down the tunnel.