Post by bobsnicket on Dec 11, 2007 0:03:38 GMT -5
Chapter 7: The Spy
That moment had to be THE only time ever to occur in the history of the Nintendo world that someone was actually grateful for DK’s everlasting love of bananas. Had they remained there for more than three more seconds, they would have been pulverized by tons of weight that was transporting hundreds of thousands of fish sticks to the market.
“What the monkeys?!” DK roared after they were safe on a rooftop. “In the name of overripe bananas, what is this place?”
Nobody, of course, had the slightest idea of how to answer him. For some time they just silently watched dozens of cars drive by, getting shocked and terrified looks in return. But who could blame them? It’s quite a sight to see five monkeys wearing various articles of clothing, a giant evil turtle, and two strong men, one with a deadly sword and a golden triangle on his forearm, and the other in a disturbing blue suit and a red and yellow helmet, all of them just standing on the roof of Ness’s house, as if there were nothing strange about the prospect at all.
After what seemed like an age, Diddy spotted yet another portal, disguised as a personal swimming pool. As they all jumped in, gleefully thinking that anywhere would be better than this wretchedly peaceful planet, not one of them had the simple common sense or reading skills to glance at the sign by the diving board which read, “Rainbow Ride”.
Bottles led Mario down his hole, which soon turned into a steep tunnel, and eventually leveled out to be a low passageway. As Mario crawled behind him, Bottles explained exactly what the Resistance was.
“Six years ago Master Hand began to create what is now known as Wire Frames. With the help of his evil left hand, Crazy Hand, he also started the project of creating metal clones of those he deemed worthy enough. Master Hand, of course, needed the DNA of all the characters he wanted to clone, and that’s when he started the Super Smash Brothers Melee Tournaments.”
“Every invited participant was required to submit a personal possession as the ‘fee’ for the tournament.”
“With his new metal clones and his legions of Fighting Wire Frames, Master Hand finally decided that he was powerful enough to invade and conquer the Nintendo World.”
“Mario, you may think that the world has been fairly peaceful for the last six years, but that’s because you have no way to contact the islands and planets around the mainland.”
“I was the one who snuck into Master Hand’s fortress three years ago, and that’s how I found out that Master Hand had taken over Brinstar, Onett, the Waffle Kingdom, Yoshi’s Island, Corneria, Venom, and Delfino Island. I started the Resistance, and together, I’m glad to say, we have successfully liberated Onett, Venom, and Delfino Island.”
“Unfortunately, Master Hand’s army is growing ever stronger, and the Resistance is not much more than a nuisance to Master Hand. We cannot remain hidden much longer, and if we are discovered, the Resistance will be mercilessly wiped out.”
“We are now counting on you, Mario, to gather your friends and help us to fend off Master Hand until we can gather a force sufficient enough to defeat Master Hand once and for all.”
Bottles was apparently finished, and Mario followed him into the cavern headquarters that lay ahead.
Link and Falco especially were becoming very frustrated in their impatient and so far worthless search for a small key. If they did not find the key soon, Crazy Hand would eventually catch up with them and their escape attempt would have been for nothing.
They had been searching for hours and hours, and the situation was now desperate enough for them to have to split up.
Everyone, the Shadow Sirens, Goombario, Zelda, Link, Nana, and Falco, went in different directions, to meet back at the sign in two hours.
Everyone besides Vivian, Beldam, and Marilyn were taking a long time to search a small area. The Shadow Sirens could more easily distinguish things separate from the flashing purple landscape.
Vivian and her sisters got the strange feeling that the key they were searching for was just over that steep hill ahead of them. Instinctively, they cautiously ascended the hill and stared in a manner of utter amazement at what they saw beyond.
Unfortunately, while Toad’s directions did indeed lead them out of the west side of the Spooky Forest, as it happened they leaped out of the frying pan and into the fire, so to speak. Or, more specifically, out of the ghost-infested forest and into the insanely fast F-Zero racetrack.
“Well, guys,” Toad said cautiously, “The good news is that we’re almost out of the forest.”
“What’s the bad news, fungus?” Fox, who had taken to calling the poor Toad a nickname relating to the shape of his head, demanded.
“Well, we’re about to enter the start of the F-Zero racetrack,” Toad replied matter-of-factly.
“What?!” Roy cried. “That’s like leaping out of the frying pan and into the lava!”
“It’s fire, you idiot!” Young Link snickered.
“So now what, mushroom?” Fox interrogated. “We’re NOT going back into that forest. I say we leave the unoriented fungus in the forest and cut through to Fire Emblem Land.”
“Wait!” Toad protested. “You guys mentioned you were searching for some missing people, and I’ve heard there have been mysterious disappearances all across the Nintendo World. And all traces have pointed to one place: Master Hand’s room.”
“Oh, great!” Fox threw his arms into the air. “So now we have to go all the way to the other side of the World!”
“B-but,” Toad stuttered, “if we take the F-Zero course, we’ll get there about 75 times faster.”
No one could argue with that, so everyone ran to the starting line and each picked out their own awesome-looking racer.
As they rode upon the Great Fox, Luigi talked to Slippy and Peppy about past adventures and possible future challenges.
“Heck,” Slippy said, “our next adventure won’t be for a couple more years, so what better is there to do besides fight whatever menace you’re facing here!”
“Well, actually, this time it’s a bit more than the usual trouble, because first of all, if Master Hand turns everyone into trophies, there won’t be a next adventure, and secondly, we’ve never been in an adventure with all the kingdoms, so we have no idea how this will all turn out.”
As they chatted, they had already flown over the Beanbean Kingdom and the Spooky Forest, and were flying through the Kanto Region when Prince Peasley, who had been staring out the window while simultaneously listening to the conversation, spotted the remainder of Master Hand’s depleted battalion. “Whoa! Hey, frog dude, you might want to take a look at the purple people beneath us!”
Slippy took one look out the window Peasley had been observing out of, and started yelling hysterically. “Go, Peppy, GO! There’s a minor force of dangerous adversaries that have just spotted us and are preparing to attack!”
Peppy complied by pushing forward on the accelerator, and they zoomed away.
Once they were safely out of sight, Luigi asked, “Why didn’t we just blast them?”
“Because,” Peppy replied irritably, “they were about to fire a remote-controlled aerial Bob-omb-launcher cannon at us.”
Even though half of them couldn’t even communicate, Pichu, Jigglypuff, Yoshi, Popo, and Bomberman all had the knowledge that they had to try to stop Master Hand before further catastrophes could be attempted. Sure, by using the element of surprise to his advantage, Bomberman had been able to scare away a small battalion, but could any of them fend off an entire fully-armed legion?
As they traveled through the Kanto Region, as far as they knew, they were the only slightly formidable force left to face Master Hand, but their bravery and determination drove them onward, even though in their hearts they knew their chances of success were slim.
For days on end they traveled together, caring for each other and defending from very slightly threatening wild Pokemon. Even though out of the six parties they were the weakest of physical strength, they thrived in determination and good-hearted unity. Could these qualities prove useful in the end? Only time (at least for you, the time it takes for you to read this story) will tell.
What is taking them so long? Master Hand wondered. He thought that surely someone would have reached Fourside City by now. Well, whoever came would be in for a big surprise, or perhaps surprises. Yes, he, the great Master Hand, had been biding his time since six years ago until the time was right for him to claim his supremacy and ultimate ownership over the Nintendo World. It was all a game, and so far Master Hand was quite enjoying it. It’s almost time to take this game to the final level, he thought triumphantly, staring at his wall-mounted map of the Nintendo World that had places crossed out, circled, and strategic arrows drawn everywhere. Once they have all entered the tournament, then I will put an end to their foolish hopes…
“Master Hand!” Crazy Hand shouted from the other side of Master Hand’s lair’s door.
“What, Lefty?” It was a dumb nickname, he knew.
“Our battalion at Saffron City has been attacked!” His counterpart left (no pun intended). So, he thought, they are willing to play dirty. Well, that’s exactly what they’ll get!
TO BE CONTINUED...
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Character Locations
Great Fox: Luigi, Kirby, Mr. Game and Watch, Prince Peasley, Slippy Toad, Peppy HareF-Zero Racetrack: Young Link, Roy, Fox, Samus,ToadKanto Region: Pichu, Jigglypuff, Yoshi, Popo, BombermanMaster Hand's Fortress: Marth, Ness
Resistance Tunnel: MarioBattlefields: Zelda, Link, Falco, Nana, Goombario, Shadow SirensRainbow Ride: Ganondorf, Captain Falcon, Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Tiny Kong, Lanky Kong, Chunky Kong, BowserTrophy: Pikachu, Princess Peach
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Sorry it's been so long, everyone. I was extremely busy last week, and my internet wasn't working. I'll post Chapter 8 this weekend to make up for it.
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