Chapter 4: Shattered Sanctuary

[bobsnicket]

[Fallen Angel Castle]

Professor Ulysses Reeka clasped his hands together, attempting to contain his maniacal excitement. His breathing was thin and high-pitched. "You won't regret this, my lord. Now, if it pleases you, my laboratory--"

"--is already here," Crehavos interrupted. "You would have remained here whether or not you agreed to serve. You will find it outside the castle. Now go and prove your usefulness, scientist, before I have a change of mind and decide to cast you into the lava mote."

Reeka nodded vigorously. "Yes, masster." He hurried away, and descended down many floors and staircases, all having that dark taste of Hell, until at last he reached the ground level. The guards stepped aside as he went out the front gates to look out upon the world of demons.

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It was everything the mad scientist could have ever dreamed for: a lake of boiling hot magma, fumes of heat rising up, balls of flame occasionally spewing out; formations of dark red brimstone, composing cliffs and plateaus and bridges and islands such as the one upon which the castle stood; an Everest-worthy volcano of massive proportions, billowing out ash and smoke and cinders, bright lava streams running down it in wide rivulets; eerie green lighting in the opposite distance, surrounding a full, hazy moon. How devilishly ideal. How inspirational.

Gazing around, at last he spotted the obsidian-black sheen of his laboratory atop a spire of rock connected to the castle island by a precarious arch of stone. It towered only to about a quarter of the castle's height, but still was the great, formidable building which he liked to call home.

Eagerly, he ran on his short legs across the bridge, perhaps a bit recklessly. He leapt and pressed himself against the door of his beloved base, rubbing his palms and one side of his cheek along the smooth surface. Jumping up and down in anticipation, Reeka verified his identity with the scanners and practically dived through the automatic door, racing to his experimental station, giggling malevolently. Already a plan were formulating in his twisted mind. The Word Warlock's next story would be his last. The story of his own demise.

[Snicket, Dobs, LGN, Yoshi, Samus, Diddy Kong, Banjo & Kazooie, X]
[Llehneerg Forest]

Snicket thought hard about each thing Dobs told him. He considered the main point of what his fellow member was saying: Do what comes naturally, not logically. Logic is your worst enemy here...

Although this was new and strange to him, it felt right, like knowing which puppy you want at the pet store before you hold it. It was like a lost piece of the puzzle of his life which had now been found, and snapped into place, so he could see just that much more of the big picture.

Bob had not been raised the same as other humans, though. Ever since the burning of his home at the age of four, his world had been about Yoshi and books and writing and helping to save the world. It occurred to him how isolated he really was from a normal life filled with people--family, friends, neighbors. The only people the boy had associated with were extremely unusual--and often talented--in nature, like the members of the SSS, or the librarian in the Quagmire Bookstore, or Sandshrew. It seemed almost impossible that he would be able to merge back in with the realm of acceptance this late in the game.

"Thank you, Dobs," he said with an appreciative smile. "For everything. I will try to take what you've said to heart."

They exchanged a long, precious look; Snicket found himself seeing this bounty hunter almost like a brother, someone to trust and depend on for advice. He wondered whether Dobs felt the same sort of bond of friendship, running deeper than either of them could control.

"What is that place?" LGN called from a number of yards ahead.

Snicket was startled back into reality; absorbed in their conversation, he had failed to notice the trees were steadily thinning out, and up ahead, Ness Longworth and the rest of the party had come to a halt shortly before the tree line, all gazing forward and upward.

Bob and Dobs jogged up to where the rest were, and joined in their gazing. Snicket's eyes widened.

It was the SSS Headquarters, towering endlessly upward into the black sky until it was no longer visible. Every wall and door and window was precisely where it had been in their own universe, except everything had an inverted hue. Most of the walls were a dark, sickly green, the windows a starchy yellow, the door a distasteful pink. It stood great and imposing before the SSS, reminding them of the one which had been destroyed, decimated by Crehavos's power. And, most noticably, it did not have that righteous, ancient nobility which their old HQ had always had. They felt something quite the opposite as they looked up on this place, almost nauseated by its very sight. A disgraceful abomination.

Confused, Snicket checked the Compass of Desire. Sure enough, it point directly to the building ahead. He tried walking a few paces to either side, and the red needle adjusted accordingly to face the same target. Returning to the group, he stated, "So. This appears to be our destination, where our new friend will be found. Anyone like to go first?"

[sasukess]

[Near Corneria]
[Genesis, Falco, Wolf, The Super Humans, Voltage, Crush]

Everyone was back inside. Jonas was bragging about his new board to Neni and Genesis, though they didnt seem to pay much attention. Crush hopped over to Falco, looking at the various equipment on his belt. She touched a hexagon on his belt, activating it. It released a clear-ish blue hexagon, forcing then both away from the controls. The ship went out of control. Everyone flew across the inside of the ship, save for Wolf, who simply stood in the corner, holding onto a chair. Voltage made his way to the controls, unhampered by the violent shaking of the ship. When he got there he took the controls, steering the ship to a nice landing. He looked back to see everyone standing back up. He chuckled and said, "You guys couldnt handle that? Perhaps the Super Humans arent all what I heard they are." With that he opened the ship's main hatch, allowing transit outside.

[Corneria's Surface]
[Genesis, Falco, Wolf, The Super Humans, Voltage, Crush]

Voltage and the Super Humans went outside. Voltage looked around a bit ignoring the fact that Reynal was glaring at him due to Voltage's earlier comment. Before any of them could take a look around however, a large robot came up to them, weapons revealed. Genesis started to shoot his gun at the robot, though it had no effect. Voltage jumped onto the robot's neck. He spotted several wires exposed from the neck.

"This looks important!" He ripped some of the cords out, the robot started to shoot his gun uncontrolablly. He unleashed an electric storm from his hand into the robot, it began to shoot faster, though harmlessly due to the fact it was shooting into the sky. It shut down just a few seconds after this. Voltage jumped down and walked back to the group.

"I'M SORRY! I'M SORRY!" a frog being was running towards the group, it was Slippy. "I was working on this defense droid and it suddenly went beserk." Voltage just laughed. "It was a piece of cake." He turned to Genesis. "Maybe this guy is one of the people we need?" Genesis replied, "Yes he is." Voltage just watched as Genesis began to talk to Slippy...

[eiron]

[Eiron, Toran, Aurora Unit 217]
{Aurora Unit Chamber, Skytown}

Eiron looked up at the massive organic computer, somewhat apprehensive. What he was about to ask-what he was about to demand-would require all of Skytown to be placed in terrible danger. It would require that the entire system be set upon the offering stone, ready for sacrifice. Millions of people’s lives would be placed on the line; an entire planet would be devoured by fire, and the fate of the universe would be decided. There was no room for negotiation. Tact and sensibility, certainly, but Eiron could not take no for an answer. Hopefully, 217 and the Federation would understand the danger. Understand that this had to be done.

“It’s been a long time, 217.” Eiron said, traces of melancholy etched in his voice. “I didn’t think you’d recognize me after ten long years.”

“Indeed, ten years is a long time in the span of a human life.” 217 responded. “You have grown much, Eiron. What do you and the SSS require of this facility?”

“I come to ask for no small favor, 217. We require much from you and the Federation.”

Eiron explained the plan that he previously outlined to the SSS, how they would spread out to the different worlds, recruiting warriors, rallying them against Crehavos. He described the strategy for drawing in the forces of darkness, ensnaring them in the fiery trap, and giving Snicket’s team the time they needed to complete their mission. And he described the dangers, and the need.

“An imposing set of demands…” 217 rumbled. “The Federation is aware of the dangers posed by this Crehavos. The plan of action you have outlined may indeed prove effective in leading to his downfall, despite the risk. I must confer with Federal Command at Norion. In the meantime, those of Elysia will begin assembling the Theronian bomb components and deliver them to your starships.”

[Nemeck, Arietta, Ekin]
{Greenhell Forest}

Nemeck landed gently in the wide clearing a short distance behind Arietta. He allowed the girl to master her emotions, and slowly looked around their landing site. The trees were twisted and contorted away from the clearing, as if a terrible storm had forced them away from the center of the small meadow. Turning his head slightly, Nemeck noted the newcomer landing a short distance away, still keeping silent. So long as he stayed quiet and didn’t get in Nemeck’s way, they’d get along swimmingly.

Nemeck returned his gaze to their surroundings, eying several large patches of crushed grass along the length of the clearing. “It appears we missed them.” Nemeck said softly, sensing the lingering aura of his protégé. “They departed several hours ago...”

Nemeck moved to the center of the clearing and stopped suddenly, sniffing. He could detect traces of the strangest scent…something alien, something unknown. His skin prickled as he felt the remnants of the torn dimensional space that had born Snicket’s team into Red Subspace. Suddenly, a sharp ping rang out across his mind. Turning swiftly, he headed towards the source, moving quickly away from the clearing. Arietta turned, annoyed. “Where do you think you’re going?”

Nemeck ignored her, and moved into trees. “I have business to attend to. Keep our guests busy while I am away.”

“What? Guests?” Arietta asked, eyes narrowing. Just then, however, two people emerged from the trees on the opposite side of the meadow. Arietta turned towards them, surprised, then whipped back towards Nemeck, who was quickly disappearing into the shadowy forest. “Stupid old man!” She hissed, and ran after him.

Nemeck moved quickly and silently through the trees. He could sense Arietta closing in on him, and it became apparent that the child would not let him pursue this errand unattended. No matter. Nemeck’s left arm detached itself from its socket and dropped to the ground, twitching slightly. After a moment, it convulsed violently, then elongated and coiled, scales erupting from the dark red skin. Soon, a long, venomous serpent lay where the severed limb had fallen. With a hiss, it slithered into the brush, disappearing immediately.

Arietta burst through the underbrush behind him, supremely annoyed with her companion. He could feel the suspicion and rage that burned in her eyes, boring into his body. His back still turned to her; he produced a tattered piece of cloth from his robes, which he then held up for Arietta to see. “I’m afraid the thread has run its course, my dear.” He turned to his companion, his flowing robes concealing his missing limb. “It appears we must indeed journey to the stars to complete this hunt.” He began walking back towards the clearing. “Let us return to our taciturn companion.”

Arietta did not respond. Her eyes narrowed into slits, and she turned warily after the tall, cloaked figure. “Say what you will Nemeck. Make all the speeches and riddles you want, but know I’m not some simple child that will cover my ears in fear to your fatalistic nonsense. If you betray me, I will kill you.” With that, she walked after him, and they returned to the clearing where Evil Kin and the newcomers awaited them.

Back in the depths of the forest, the snake that had previously been Nemeck’s arm slithered silently across rocks and twigs, moving purposely towards its destination. It soon came across another small clearing, completely unremarkable except for several broken twigs among the tree branches and disheveled patches of leaves along the ground. The serpent flicked its tongue out, tasting the air. Several humans had recently rested here, and the slight pull of a spatial disturbance lingered in the air; the mark of teleportation. Eiron’s aura was faint, but present.

Moving slowly now, the snake crawled to the epicenter of the psychic pings, and waited. With a soft rumbling, a small, wormlike creature emerged from the ground, thin tendrils spreading out from its body. With a heave, the Parasite began to merge with the serpent, tearing through its skin and attaching itself to its spinal column, tapping into its nervous system.

Hello Nemeck. It’s been a long time.

Indeed it has. I was hoping that you would be present when we arrived.

As was I. However, events have been set in motion that cannot be undone. I had no choice but to depart.

The immutable march towards destiny cannot be stopped even by you, young one.

Yet the course of its march remains mine to alter.

Beware, child. Fate’s course is a long and twisting road. One often meets his destiny on the path he took to avoid it.

As always, I will take your words to heart. Yet the way has been set. Destiny marches on Skytown, Elysia.

And the snare has been set?

Its iron jaws are being deployed as we speak. 217 has just made our hopes into reality.

Your hopes alone. Do not forget that Eiron. I look forward to our next meeting, when the day finally arrives to strike down the Alazon.

Until then, Nemeck.

With a violent shudder, a flash of light enveloped the snake, and it reappeared under Nemeck’s robes, reattaching to the empty arm socket and slowly melting back into an arm. Nemeck was still for a moment, then clenched his fist tightly.

Damn you Eiron. Elysia…

[Dobs]

[Snicket, Dobs, LGN, Yoshi, Samus, Diddy Kong, Banjo & Kazooie, X]
[Llehneerg Forest]

((OOC:during snicket's post))

Dobs walked along-side Snicket, strangely content. Naturally, the conversation led him to thoughts of Mariella but surprisingly yielded no negative emotions. He recalled the very seldom happy moments with her, and simply appreciated them for what they were instead of despairing that they were no more. He smiled as he continued to walk through the desolate wasteland.

He was glad that Snicket had spoken to him because prior to today, they had never actually gotten a chance to speak. Snicket actually was human after all. Who'd-a-thunk it?

((Insert second half of snicket's post))

"So. This appears to be our destination, where our new friend will be found. Anyone like to go first?"

"I'll do it,"said Dobs affirmatively, "but first, something is bothering me. If thats the SSS HQ, shouldn't everyone in there be malicious and evil? And if we're looking for anti-Crehavos, wouldn't he be good? So, why would he be there? Has he been captured, or maybe there is some sort of battle going on within. Alright, i'm done debating with myself, the only way to find out is to go in."

Dobs briskly walked up to the front door and pushed forward...

[Eiron, Toran, Aurora Unit 217]
{Aurora Unit Chamber, Skytown}

"Come," Toran beckoned to Eiron, "the Aurora Unit will be very busy, let us leave it to its work. We must venture to West Skytown, that is where the components of the Theronian bomb are being delivered. Follow me."

The humanoid walked briskly from the room, his new companion following. How could Toran trust this newcomer? After years of a peaceful existence, Skytown was now the base of operations of a galactic war; thanks to him. The station is an observatory; nothing more. He struggled to obey the commands of 217 as he led Eiron to the bomb station.

[Big Boss]

[Snicket, Dobs, LGN, Yoshi, Samus, Diddy Kong, Banjo & Kazooie, X, Kin, Snake]
[Llehneerg Forest]

"Wait, were almost there!" Shouted Kin as he held a wounded and passed out snake on his back. After there encounter with Steele they both were beaten up a bit.

There they were, in front of the gate next to most of the party. Kin looked at Snicket as the wind blew softly "Well, we all got this far and turning back is not an option for today, lets see what we can discover!" he said as he went through the doors.

[Nemeck, Arietta, Ekin]
{Greenhell Forest}

OOC: erion just to clear things up Evil Kin is actually second in command in crehavoses army, though u diddint know this Evil kin is not a newcommer..and since he is the silver serpant(AKA demi god of snakes) he can talk to your new pet snake

Evil Kin watched as the two ran off again him being left behind once more "Why do i even bother chasing these guys" He said as he scratched his head. Evil Kin stood there with his eyes widened and panned around the area with his snake eyes. "You there!" "You here for hopscotch or we can dance a bit!"

ooc: Maxi ur up

[bobsnicket]

[Snicket, Dobs, LGN, Yoshi, Samus, Diddy Kong, Banjo & Kazooie, X, Kin, Snake]
[Llehneerg Forest]

Suddenly, Kin and Snake were back in the group. Snake was still wounded, and the SSS leader was supporting him.

Kazooie looked confused. "When the fried chicken did you two come back?"

Kin looked equally puzzled. "What are you talking about? We've been with you the whole time. I changed my mind at the last second."

Snicket said nothing. He would try to figure this out through logic, but he didn't want to break the fourth wall.

"I'll do it," Dobs said affirmatively. He said a few less significant things, then stepped boldy up to the door of the inverted headquarters, pushing it open. Bob and the others followed close behind, now that there was no turning back.

Cautiously, the eleven heroes entered the building which was so familiar and yet so estranged to them at the same time. The lobby into which they walked was made of black walls and ceiling, with a pink pulpit where speeches were given. Potted plants along the walls and corners sported blood-red leaves. The only thing that looked the same, in fact, was the hulking gray machinery at the far end, from which tournament matches were often launched in their world. It was like walking into a dream, except with a dizzying clarity to it which you could not deny.

There appeared to be no one present, at least in this room, so Dobs and Snicket advanced further, meandering around furniture and the like. Bob glanced periodically at the Compass of Desire, watching as, halfway through the room, the red needle completely reversed its direction, pointing the other way. Only for a moment did his mind hesitate, until realizing that their goal must be on a higher floor.

Samus and LGN, meanwhile, were giving their attention to two thick stone pillars on either side of the room. Both narrowed their eyes behind their helmets, listening for the slightest sound of movement. Sure enough, a small shuffling noise came from behind each pillar. Stealthily, they crept slowly toward the pillars, and almost simultaneously, leapt behind them, knocking down the hidden figures. Samus stomped her foot on the chest of a large, spiked beast, pointing her gun at its head; LGN did the same with a large, caped man. Neither struggled against their captor.

The other SSS members stopped in shock as the two armored individuals apprehended their quarries. Each stranger was as inverted of color as the rest of the dimension, so it took a few moments, but after a while of staring at them, Yoshi recognized their identities.

"Bowser! Ganondorf!" the Smasher cried.



Samus's arm cannon began to glow, but soon after, Snicket called, "Wait, stop!"

The glow subsided. Bob went over to Samus and nodded at her to disengage from the stranger, stepping aside. Without hesitation, Snicket reached down and grasped a large claw, pulling the inverted Smasher to his feet.

"Identify and explain yourself," he said firmly, yet in a non-suspicious manner.

The inverted Bowser shook its head, as if dislodging the effects of being knocked over. His voice matched Bowser's exactly, low and growly. "I am Reswob. My companion over there is Frodnonag. We are in this evil place, the base of the Super Smash Savages, to retrieve our noble leader, Sovaherc. They have taken him from us so that they may conquer our universe. We were sent to release him, or perish in the attempt."

LGN, hesitantly, relinquished his control over the inversed Ganondorf, allowing him to stand up as well. "We know not who you are or from whence you came," Frodnonag said with grandeur, "but we plead with you: if there be any shred of morality in your hearts, spare our lives, and do not hinder us in our quest. The Odnetnin kingdom can defend itself from the likes of the SSS with the Subspace Integrity Expounders on our side, but if they used Sovaherc against us, we will fall."

Bob blinked. This was just too weird.

He replied carefully. "Friends, fear not. We do not come to reap trouble, nor do we seek to hinder the cause of good, but to further it. We are representatives from an organization as noble as yours, from another dimension. We, too, strive to cast down evil. And, fortunately for all of us, our goal is one and the same: to find this Sovaherc." The two inverted characters looked surprised, but pleasantly. Snicket continued, "And we are willing and desirous to make a pact with you and your world. We will assist you in freeing Sovaherc if you will allow him to assist us for a short time. You see, our world, too, has great evil to combat. But unlike yours, in ours, evil is dominating. The very polar opposite of your great benefactor Sovaherc, a being called Crehavos, wreaks havoc in every land and nation, ruling over the galaxies with a demonic fist. We are in desperate need of someone who can match this monster in might, and believe that the only one who can do that is himself--or as close to himself as we can possibly get. Lend him to us for the benefit of our kingdom, and we will return him for the benefit of yours. Throughout time, our dimensions have never been meant to mix. However, never before has one of us been on the brink of utter destruction. We know this is no small favor to ask, but would be forever debted in eternal gratitude if you consent. What say you?"

Both Reswob and Frodnonag paused for a long while, considering the proposition. Then, in a simultaneous, historic boom, they replied, "Agreed!"

The only thing they all forgot whilst making this pact was the fact that they were not alone in this building. Not alone at all.

Many sounds could be heard from above, drawing closer.

[smashbro]

A silently watched as all this was going on, finding it ironic about being in this place of inverses. Even he was acting somewhat oppsitely in this world. X had always been a believer in free will, but recently, he was starting to fall into the idea that everything that happened was fate. This was a central arguement in one of his favorite t.v. shows, whether the characters can change the past to make things better, or even in the present if everything is already detremined and everyone is only along for the ride.

As he walked up to the SSS HQ, he noticed in the window that the X on his face had turned to green, and his suit was white. He didn't know why he or no one else had noticed, or why it happened. Was he as constant, playing both himself and his opposite, or if there was someone else out there, X's opposite, to be against him. He looked down to left arm, and moved his right hand towards it hesitantly, thinking. But in the end he decided no, he shouldn't mess with things.

Even his being silent about everything was different. In the old times he would be speaking up, but now he was becomeing more like his self back home...and back home, he was starting to act like a character from the show who believe in fate.

So he followed the others into the SSS and watched the capture of Reswob and Frodonnag or something...

[ManOfSteele]

[Steele]
[Steele's Dimension]

Steele panted like a dog as he clenched his wound. Red blood was spilling from his body out onto the floor. He slowly took his sword out of his stomach, trying to not damage any tendons or organs. He bit his tounge to try to mask the pain, but to no avail.

Blood stuck to the metal as it came out of his body. "Aaack.." He whispered, and cursed under his breath. The sword was out, and Steele colappsed. The metal made a CHINK when it hit the floor.

His vision blurred, he tried to rip pff some of his shirt. He couldn't muster the strength, so he crawled over to his sword, leaving a scarlet trail of blood as he crawled. He cut his shirt off, and tied it around his stomachs. With remaining cloth, he tied his leg as well.

He could feel himself fading away. With the last of his strength, he summoned a portal to hell, and crawled in.

[eiron]

[Eiron, Toran]
{Skytown, Elysia}

Eiron had never been given the cold shoulder by a robot before. Girls certainly, but never a robot. The machine known as Toran led him silently through the labyrinth hallways and breathtaking skyways of the floating laboratory, not saying a word. Eiron was not particularly well versed in the customs of sentient mechanoids, but he had always kind of assumed that they weren’t the talkative type. But Toran was definitely giving off the vibe of someone who would rather be elsewhere.

“I’m sorry about all this…” Eiron began slowly. “I know how…absurd all this must seem to you.”

Eiron briefly considered blaming everything on Dobs. That would work. It was all Dobs fault. That excuse had always seemed to work in the past. He thought a bit more. No, that really wouldn’t work too well.

“Dobs told me that he had a friend here that we could trust. I know that it must be hard to place any faith in me, with everything I’ve brought upon you…but I hope you trust in Dobs. And that this was his decision as well.”

(OOC: I am 99.99% sure that no one is using the following characters, and that they are present on Zel’s ship. If I am mistaken, just let me know.)

[Ike, Captain Falcon]
{Zel’s Ship, Skytown, Elysia]

Ike watched the other teams departing for their destinations and hefted his blade onto his shoulder, feeling Ragnell’s reassuring weight. He cocked his head slightly to the side, looking over his shoulder at the remaining warriors. “Who’s up for some action?”

Captain Falcon emerged from the crowd, stretching his arms slightly, a confident grin plastered across his face. “Come on Ike. It’s been a while since I’ve had a good brawl.” Ike smirked at the admittedly poor joke, and the two walked off the bridge together.

As they moved towards the hangar, a passing officer called out to them. “Commander Ike, Captain Falcon, where are you departing for?”

“To Tellius,” Ike replied, “I know plenty of people there who would be willing to lend a hand.”

Falcon nodded, crossing his arms.“We’d be digging up the wrong crowd on my streets anyways.” He said, shrugging slightly. “The only ones who’d be useful in a pinch would end up on the other side.”

The officer nodded. “Then, please allow me to provide transportation and additional troops. Even for warriors of your stature, we’ll need more tha-“

“That will not be necessary.” Ike said, cutting the officer off. “Our team is already waiting for us.” With that, Ike nodded and resumed moving towards the hangar.

“Sorry officer,” Falcon said, uncrossing his arms and moving to follow Ike. “But we’ll be using my ride, and I’ll be driving.”
The two Brawlers entered the spacious hangar, and found the Falcon Flyer ready and waiting; with stacks of supply boxes and weapons visible up the loading ramp. A young couple, a silver haired maiden and a young man with dark green hair, emerged from the craft, smiling.

“Micaiah, Sothe,” Ike called ahead, returning their warm smiles. “I had a feeling you two would beat is here.”

“It helps when you’re granted visions of the future,” Micaiah laughed, “Are you both ready to go?”

Falcon grinned. “Kid, I’m always ready to go.”

[Deleted]

[ Corneria City - Landing Area ]
[Genesis, Falco, Wolf, The Super Humans, Voltage, Crush]

After Voltage defeated the beserk robot, Slippy appeared with the apology and then he began to talk to Genesis. Slippy asked, "Are you in charge of this whole group?". Before Genesis could speak, Reynal came up next to him ( of course it would be a reminder that Reynal was the leader, but.... ) and whisper in his ear,"Yea, Genesis I'll leave you in charge of this one, I'm not really good with negotiating." That being said Reynal walked away and Genesis replied to Slippy,"Yeah, Genesis Alexander of the SSS." Falco and Wolf came out the ship and saw Slippy. "F..Falco, and Wolf...you're here too?!", Slippy yelled. Falco then came up to Slippy and punched him in the head. Slippy yelled,"Owww what was that for?!" Falco replied,"Next time modify those toys of yours will ya?!

Slippy then introduced himself to the guests. "My name's Slippy Toad, I'm the mechanic of the Star Fox Team, those weapons you mostly see Star Fox use was made by me, like the Reflector." Genesis then though for a minute, and he said, "Say, can you make more of those?". Slippy nodded his head and replied, "Of course, I can upgrade things too like that gun you're holding...can I see it?" As soon as Slippy touched the gun, Slippy's hands started to get very cold that he dropped it. "OoooOOo, SO COLD, SO COLD!! Voltage laughed again. Genesis said sorry for that, but Slippy still volunteered to modify and upgrade his gun for him. "Okay, we need to see Star Fox for something, its very important that we see them immediately.", Genesis replied to Slippy. They then began to walk towards Corneria City.

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[ GreenHell Forest ]
[ Ekin, Alica, Ronji/Enryu, Ruby ]

Alica began to speak to Evil Kin, "DOES NOT COMPUTE.....WHAT IS YOUR NAME....UNKNOWN HUMAN?". Ekin had a confused look on his face. He didn't know weither she was mind-controlled or a robot or something. Evil Kin then asked, "You tell me your name and I'll tell you mine." Alica responded, "Acceptable, I am called Alica, my only mission is to destroy the inoccent...you are not a target, and therefore you're not a threat." Ekin replied,"Ooooookay, well what about those two strangers behind you."

Alica turned around and saw Ronji and Ruby. Ronji whispered, "What the hell is she lookin at?". Ruby obviously didn't care at all. Enryu appeared and said,"Holy sh*t, her energy is so freakin strong...what the hell is she?". Ruby replied, "She has the power of light magic.....though she's not herself...meh." Alica analyzed the two and responded, "RONJI CRIMSON.....NOT A THREAT.....ENRYU THE FLAME SPIRIT....NOT A THREAT....RUBY CAMILLE BLOOD....NOT A THREAT." Enryu was pissed that she was the third person that could see him. Evil Kin was alittle suprised of her ability.

[Mariomasher]

[The Showdown Town Crew]
[MM's Ship]

You have chosen to go to Showdown Town. I give you what may be your last chance to say goodbye. Tell whoever you need to say goodbye to now, I cannot guarentee who comes back," MM stated to the SSS before him. He turned to Haylee. "Haylee, I have a personal task for you. I need you to stay here and protect it at all costs."

"But I'm comming with you!" Haylee ranted. "I'm not sitting out on this one!"

"I'm not asking. You must do as I say," MM demanded. He put his hand on his shoulder. "Luca and Necro will stay with you. Rai, your with me. I need someone to pilot this.Go start it up, and don't jump when you feel a little jolt, It's normal," Rai nodded and boarded the ship. "So," MM said looking back at the others. "Are we ready to go?"

MM's Ship:


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[DMM]
[Above Greenhell]

DMM was floating above Greenhell Forest. He pondered what he was to do since he hasn't seen Master Crehavos in a long time. He looked down and saw Ekin and two he didnt recognise. He slowly lowered towards the Earth and landed on a tree branch. He looked down from a place not seen. His Hawk's Eye allowed him to focus and clearly see the three commanders. "Long time no see, EKin," DMM alled from the dark. "I need a favor to ask. A mission, I want you to give me one.I believe the SSS are reclaiming planets, are they not? You, being second in command, may possibly have a planet for me, no?"

OOC: I need to get him back into the story, sorry if i did something you didnt want.

[The Solid War Doctor]

{Zel, Zelda, Ian}
[Death Mountian]

The speeder came up to the brown and tan rocks of the active volcanic mountian. Death Mountain shook furiously and boulders began to fall down the slope. Zel hopped out of the speeder and drew his sword which he held out straight. Red liquid came out from the end and created a wall that hid the speeder from the falling danger. Zel grabbed his hat and held it to his head as the rocks hit the make shift sheild. When the shaking stopped the sheild crumbled and Zel put up his sword.

"Well that was just absolute perfect timing" Zel remarked.

"Zel was that your....your" Ian studdered.

"What my blood yes" Zel said as he finished Ian's question.

"Blood what do you mean blood" Zelda asked.

"That was my Crimson Sheild technique. A sheild made completely out of my blood to create the strongest sheild possible" Zel anwsered in response to the Princess question. "Now shall we go treat with the Gorons?"

The group began the long walk up the mountain. The higher they got the more signs there were of the civilization of the rock eating tribe. Poles holding up tanned hides standing with rocks at the bases. The entrance to the city was blocked by a great boulder the size of 2 elephants. Zel pushed the other two back and held his hand out and touched the rock and got a telekinetic reading of the rocks chemical make up. He took his staff and began to chant spells and slowly the gargantuan pebble began to lift off the ground. Zel opened his eyes and flung his staff back towards the canyons below which sent the boulder flying off.

"Well that solves that dilema" Zel stated.

"Show off" Ian directed to his friend.

"Shall we gentlemen" Zelda asked.

Zel and Ian took lead so as to act as guards. The tunnel lead straight into the Cheiftan's throne room which was in the center of the city. Five Gorons were in front of them. On the left and the right were two and in the middle was the cheiftan who sat gracefully upon his stone throne.

"What buisness do three stangers have with the Goron tribe?" questioned the gray haired Goron.

"Oh great King of the Gorons we thank thee for allowing us into your city. For one so old must have such wisdom that you sensed no danger in our presence and for that I give your two barrels of fresh hot spring water. I have enchanted the water so that it will never go cold. And with this I ask that we talk about the coming war that will soon come to all lands of Hyrule and of others kingdoms." Zel haled to the King Goron.

[lucario213]

[ GreenHell Forest ]
[ Ekin, Ronji/Enryu, Ruby, Alica, DMM ]

Suddenly DMM appeared and reunited with his partner. Apparently they haven't seen each other for awhile. Ronji needed answers so he walked up to Ekin and DMM. "Okay apparently you guys aren't reinforcements so....what exactly is goin on around here?" Evil Kin answered,"You'll find out soon enough....and what do you mean by reinforcements, are you talking about the SSS?". Ronji replied,"Naw its not them, its an Interpol group that's after me since I am a top criminal of the streets....they don't know of my location yet so I'm a lost criminal." Enryu rolled his eyes. Evil Kin then looked at Ruby and asked,"Are you a criminal as well Ruby?" Ruby shook her head as she was looking up at the sky.

[ManOfSteele]

[Steele]
[Hell, Fallen Angel Castle]

Steele awoke in his bed. His head was sore, and his vision was still blurry. He couldn't feel his leg, and he still had a dull, but still annoying, pain in his stomach. He had bandages all around his waist, and his leg was in a cast. He looked around to see a medic at his desk, mixing some medicine. The medic noticed that Steele woke up.

"Oh" He looked down at the cluttered desk. "You don't mind if I use this, do you?"

"No" Steele said weekly. "Just don't move anything around." He examined himself further. He had bandages over mildly big cuts, and bumps and bruises everywhere else. "What happened?"

"Well" explained the medic. "You crawled out of a portal in front of the castle, and blacked out. We took you to the infirmary, where we patched you up, and took some diagnostics. The bone in your right leg is shattered, but other than that your muscles are fine. Your stomach lost a lot of blood, but you should be able to recover from that."

Steele looked over to see his blade resting against his desk.

"Oddly enough" continued the medic. "The blood that we found on your blade was--for the majority--yours. How did that happen?"

"I umm.. stabbed myself in a vision that I had and I stabbed myself in real life too, I guess." Steele replied.

"O....kay. Anyways, we reapplied your headband that you had on you. It had some sort of energy dohicky, so we thought it might help with your recovery." said the medic.

"What!?" Steele reached up and felt his forehead, where his Power Limiter was resting. The gem was green, indicating that it was indeed on, and running. How am I still alive? When knocked out, if this thing were to be turned on, it would kill me..... "Thanks" Steele lied.

"Well then, I need you to take this then." The medic handed him a small glass containing red medicine. Steele downed it with disgust, and placed it to his side.

"How long do I have to be in bed?" Steele inquired.

"A week, maybe. After which, we'll give you a wheelchair, since your stomach won't be able to support you standing for a while. Afterwords, we'll give you some crutches and you'll have those for 6 months at the least."

"Six months?!?!"

[The Solid War Doctor]

[Zel, Ian, and Zelda]
{Goron City}

"What war do you speak of my dear guest?" the Goron King cluelessly asked.

"My lord you tell me that you have not noticed that Ganondorf has easily taken over Hyrule" Zelda said from underneath her cloak's hood.

"I have indeed noticed but Ganondorf has always been taking over. But then the Hero of Time always arrives and banishes him with the legendary sword of evil's bane." replied the King.

"I'm afraid that will not happen this time. You see for seven years a horid malicious man named Crehavos took over the galaxy and has ruled over the world keeping his enemies in check. You see I am we three are members of an organization called the SSS. This is a shortened version of the name which when written out says: Super Smash Saviors. We fight against the forces that threaten the very existence of the lives of the innocent people and creatures. And recently we have lost our Head Quarters due to a suprise attack. We currently have stationed ourselves in Eylsia in Skytown. I was told to come here to Hyrule and talk with You, the Gorons, the Zoras, and the Royal Guard and try and get people to come join us in our cause. And with Link, the Hero of Time, locked away in Crehavos' dugeons I can't allow you, the zoras, or the royal guard stay here. For the situation is almost about to hit the high point. Which means it's to dangerous for you to stay here in Hyrule. Come with me and join the SSS and help us defeat Crehavos and Ganondorf so that you may take back your home lands." Zel explained.

"Hmmmmmmmmm.....so you say that if we stay we will infact be killed?" the Goron said horifically.

"Not necessarily. They most certainly will make mining slaves of you and will not tolerate resistance which WILL lead to death. So....what say you King of the Gorons." Zel anwsered.

"Your words are wise and persuasive. I say.............THAT WE WILL HELP YOU AND THE SSS." declared the brute-like King.

"A wise and brave decision my lord." Zel said.

Zel began to press buttons on his communicator and requested a transport to take the Gorons to the main ship. Zel gave the King a communicator, blaster pistol, and two plasma grenades. And then told him to take only what was necessary. Then Zel, Ian, and Zelda exited and went to the speeder and raced to Lake Hylia to speak with the Zoras. Zel opened a com-link and contacted the Flagship.

"Cody I trust that you have sent a few transports to retreive the gorons?" Zel asked.

"Yes sir." Cody anwsered as the radio began to fiss with white noise.

"Is the submersible at the lake as I requested?"

"Yes sir." Cody said. "Cody out."

"Good this means we wont have to wait for a drop off." Zel stated.

The speeder began to fog up as the sun rose for the morning and warmed the water vapor in the air. The smell of salt was begining to become apparent as was the sound of falls. Soon the speeder pulled up to the shore of the lake. And about 20 meters away the sub was still half risen in the water.

"Well everyone let's get down there and get this over with." Zel stated.