Post by Felix Falora on Mar 24, 2008 17:45:58 GMT -5
Author's Note: I read a sad story about how one Melee fan portrayed the characters being taken out of Brawl. I wanted to do that story and reading it inspired me. This will be a story in tribute to the old fighters of Melee. There may be Yaoi here and there between some of the Smashers and the Newcomers.
Disclaimer: Super Smash Bros. Melee and Super Smash Bros. Brawl belong to Nintendo and HAL Laboratory. Snake in Brawl belongs to Konami and Sonic in Brawl belongs to SEGA. The song Our Farewell is owned and performed by the group called Within Temptation.
Our Farewell
Chapter One: A Vicious Murder
(Meeting Room of 3/9/08)
There was a loud cheer. The characters from the original Smash Bros., Melee, and Brawl were all gathered there as the manager of the Smash Corperation walked in. He was man of strength, creativity, and compassion for all video gamers of the word. His name was Sakurai. He was the dreamer, the schemer, and the creator of the Smash Bros. series. Working with Nintendo, he created a fighting game that called out to all Nintendo fans. No matter what game they liked, there would be one Nintendo character that would represent their passion. If there was a game they hated, god forbid, they could destroy the characters as much as they wanted on the stages with the music of their choice. The fighting show had also been a hit for interdimensional fans. Even medieval dimensions like Hyrule and all of the worlds of Fire Emblem had to get TVs from other dimensions in order to watch the fights that their warriors put up. It was a revolution of history... But with greatness came sacrifice. And that was what Sakurai came out here to portray.
"My friends, Brawl has finally come to its peak. The United States of America have now received it, and this summer, Europe will recieve it as well," Sakurai said. A loud cheer came from the Smashers, though some had thoughts of poor Europe, still playing Melee with their Gamecube Controllers while Asia and America played the newest game. "It is a success among gamers, the game of the year, receiving perfect scores from many a video game critic." More cheering exploded. The Smashers took great pride in being recognized around the world. "Yes my friends, Brawl is a tremendous success, but... I am afraid... I am afraid that, with success, there will come change. I held back on making this announcement in order to delay the inevitable pain, but... Now that America has received the game, it is time to prepare the dimensions for the changes in the TV show."
Now there was no cheering. The Smashers were confused. Questions popped up in their heads. What did Sakurai mean... change? The answer, unwanted, uncalled for, was now put out into the public. "Four fighters... Four fighters had been removed from the game roster. These fighters were unwanted by the corperations for Brawl and, now that America has been exposed to the truth, it is time to tell all of you, my faithful fighters, who must be taken out of the show."
Now there was total silence. Eyes widened, some with horror, some with anger, some with confusion. And then the silence was broken by a maelstrom of shoutings. There were curses thrown from the semi-regulars. Veterans wanted to know who was being taken out and why. The newcomers were confused with what was going on. Master Han and Crazy Hand banged on large podiums with their hammers. The room was called to order. Sakurai sighed and continued. "I know this will be hard for you to understand, but the changes are what have made the game so amazing and I know that, once you who have stayed have begun your Brawling, you will understand..." He then pulled back and frowned. "With that being said, it is time to call out the names of those who will not be going onto Brawl."
(Training Room of 3/7/08)
"Two more days until Brawl is released in America and Sakurai introduces the newcomers to us!" Roy said excitedly as he attacked the wireframes that jumped after him with tremendous ferocity.
"I can't wait... We'll be brawling together and racking up victories with amazing speed. We'll be unrivaled throughout the stadium," Marth said. When he was with Roy, he felt invincible. The red-haired boy brought out the best of him. Ever since their meeting in Melee, that had formed a bond in battle that rivaled only the bond of the Ice Climbers.
Roy sighed and then walked over to the control panal before turning it off. Marth looked over to see the red-haired prince with a hung head and a frown on his face. "But... But Marth... There's something that doesn't feel right... I wonder... Will I be kept?"
Marth smiled and placed his hands on Roy's back. "Don't worry Roy. Sakurai would not be rid of any of us. And if he does, he will not get rid of you. I am confident that you will go on to be in Brawl. I promise," Marth said.
Roy smiled and ended up wrapping his arms around Marth in a friendly way. "Thank you Marth... You always know what to say."
In my hands
A legacy of memories
I can hear you say my name
I can almost see your smile
Feel the warmth of your embrace
But there is nothing but silence now
Around the one I loved
Is this our farewell?
"Roy."
The red-haired prince's eyes widened in dispair. Marth's eyes widened with terror as he turned to look at Roy and then back at Sakurai. "No... No! I promised him! I promised him he would be going on!"
"Your moves were nothing more then a mere copy of Marth's moves. The only difference between your moves and his was that your moves would have a fire attribute to them. Also, with the additions of Pit from Kid Icarus and Ike from the newest Fire Emblem games, Path of Radiance and Radiant Dawn, you have been replaced. I am sorry, but you will not be going on."
(Mansion Rooftop of 3/7/08)
Mewtwo stood overlooking the scenery beyond the Smash Mansion. He was telepathic, but even he did not know what to expect from the coming addition to the Smash Bros. series. He heard rumors of some new Pokemon... He sighed. He had an idea that there would be replacements and that soon he would be replaced. With the coming of the dozens of new Pokemon games that made him obsolete, they couldn't keep him. His name was of legend. Even the movie he had participated in would be overlooked by new movies.
"Mewtwo?" The voice of his fellow psychic caused Mewtwo to turn. Ness was one of the sweetest people he had known. Even when he had tried to distant himself from the other Smashers, Ness had always attempted to strike a conversation. In the end, Mewtwo had unleashed his anger on the boy, but he had forgiven Mewtwo for what he had done. That gesture of kindness had melted the ice encasing Mewtwo's heart and the two psychics became friends.
"There's nothing more for me to find in these lands," Mewtwo said. "I know that I will be taken out. There are other Pokemon out there for me to be replaced with."
"Do not say that. You are a strong fighter, Mewtwo. You have amazing psychic abilities. I just know you will make it into Brawl... If you didn't, I... I don't know what I'd do," Ness said with tears forming in his eyes.
"... Ness," Mewtwo said and the boy looked up at the cat Pokemon. "You... You were the one to take away all this pain inside, the one to make me see the error of my ways and repent for all of the things I have done." For an instant there, Ness thought he saw a smile. "Thank you."
darling you worry too much, my child
See the sadness in your eyes
You are not alone in life
Although you might think that you are
"Mewtwo"
As he had predidcted. Knowing this, the cat Pokemon merely closed his eyes. There was no shock, no despair. Only an aura of calmness engulfed him. Ness, however, buried his face into his hands to hide the coming tears.
"Mewtwo, you were an amazing original character, but you did not have enough stamina. Combine that with the fact that your floating ability made it easy for the other Smashers to knock you off the stage... You just did not seem worthy enough to keep around. The newer Pokemon would make a greater addition to the roster... Lucario's place has taken over your place. I am sorry, but you will not be going on."
(Infirmiry of 3/7/08)
Doctor Mario had finished checking up on Peach's injuries from the last fight. A smile formed on his face as he saw that they were nothing more then bandages. Some disinfectant and bandages later, Mario walked in.
"Doctor... Will she be alright?" Mario asked.
"She will be fine... Hey, Mario... I wanted to ask you something," Doctor Mario said.
"Huh? What is it?" Mario asked.
"Why am I here?" The question caught Mario off guard. "Why am I in this tournament? You're here and I am only you from the past. There is no reason for me to be here."
"Do not say that... Without you, the other fighters would not be able to get better..." Mario smiled. "I may have your skills, but I am too busy fighting to be an official doctor. Therefore, with you here, it makes things a lot easier for the Smashers that get injured."
Doctor Mario smiled softly. "You're right... Thank you for your kind words," he said.
Never thought
This day would come so soon
We had no time to say goodbye
How can the world just carry on?
I feel so lost when you are not by my side
But there's nothing but silence now
Around the one I loved
Is this our farewell?
"Doctor Mario."
Doctor Mario was left speechless. Mario, too, was left speechless. Being the same person, they reacted the same way. Neither one could believe that he would be taken out of the tournaments. "But..." Mario finally found words to speak with. "But we need him!"
"Doctor Mario, like Roy is a copy of Marth, you are a copy of Mario, only you are even worse then Roy. All your attacks were exactly like Mario's. Roy had more difference then you did. There was never a reason for you to be in the tournament since Mario is already in the tournament. You are not going on." There was not even a sorry.
(Pokemon's Room of 3/7/08)
"Big brother, big brother, I did it! I beat Giga Bowser, Ganondorf, and Mewtwo!" Pichu yelled excitedly as he glomped Pikachu.
"Really?! Good job!" Pikachu said in the same tone as Pichu.
"Thank you brother! I can't wait to fight you in Brawl!" Pichu said.
"Neither can I. I want to see how stronger you've gotten," Pikachu said, smiling.
Sweet darling you worry too much, my child
See the sadness in your eyes
You are not alone in life
Although you might think that you are
"Pichu."
Pichu's eyes widened. Tears began to form in those adorable pools of innocence and childish wonder. Pikachu and Jigglypuff immediately went to comfort him, but Sakurai tore him down like he did Roy and Doctor Mario.
"You were a clone of Pikachu, and even worse because you were too powerful. You were so powerful that you damaged yourself with every electrical attack you conducted. Nobody wants to play someone like that, and with the appearence of the Pokemon Trainer, who brings three characters in one, you have been replace. I am sorry, but you are not going on."
"Young Link... Do not fret. You will not be replaced, but your name will be changed and so will your graphics. Like Link, who will represent the Twilight Princess game, you will be changed drastically in order to represent the Windwaker game and your new name will be Toon Link. You will also not be bound by time to Link. You will be your own person and Link will be his. Therefore, you will not be bound in what you do because of how it will affect the older Link."
Young Link said nothing. How could he be happy when four great friends of his were going to be left out of Brawl? There was nothing to be happy about anymore. Fighters who would not be going on...
"Roy... Pichu... Mewtwo... Doctor Mario... You will be turned back into trophies and eliminated from existance," Sakurai said. There was an outburst of anger and violent comments, but it was what had to be done. Fighters who were not allowed to fight anymore had to be destroyed in order to keep players from finding out how to bring them back via hacks and instant replay. Doctor Mario, Pichu, and Roy were brought forward by wireframes despite resistance put up by friends and the fighters themselves. Mewtwo did not resist, even though Ness did. He knew full well his time was up and that there was nothing he or the others could do. No one wanted to die, but he knew he was nothing more then a mere copy, a replica of Mew. Sakurai was wrong. He was more of a clone then the other three were.
A blue being came out in front of the four forsaken Smashers. Before his rebellion in Brawl, Tabuu had been created for this sole purpose, to destroy the four Smashers that would not be going on. His wings spread out and Sakurai jumped behind the shield that would protect the Smashers who were going on towards Brawl. He flapped his wings and red rings came out. There were crys of despair and depression as the four were turned into trophies that smashed against the shield and broke in half before Tabuu blew up the trophies with a fireball. There was screaming and crying. From the villains, there was cheering and laughter. Four warriors, warriors that were special to the hearts of gamers everywhere, were now destroyed. What Sakurai did not realize was that the destruction of these warriors would result in an outburst of angry fans and conflict between which one of the two games were better.
So sorry your world is tumbling down
I will watch you through these nights
Rest your head and go to sleep
Because my child, this not our farewell.
This is not our farewell.
End Chapter
I know Sakurai is not that evil, but tradgedy spells out many a great story.
Disclaimer: Super Smash Bros. Melee and Super Smash Bros. Brawl belong to Nintendo and HAL Laboratory. Snake in Brawl belongs to Konami and Sonic in Brawl belongs to SEGA. The song Our Farewell is owned and performed by the group called Within Temptation.
Our Farewell
Chapter One: A Vicious Murder
(Meeting Room of 3/9/08)
There was a loud cheer. The characters from the original Smash Bros., Melee, and Brawl were all gathered there as the manager of the Smash Corperation walked in. He was man of strength, creativity, and compassion for all video gamers of the word. His name was Sakurai. He was the dreamer, the schemer, and the creator of the Smash Bros. series. Working with Nintendo, he created a fighting game that called out to all Nintendo fans. No matter what game they liked, there would be one Nintendo character that would represent their passion. If there was a game they hated, god forbid, they could destroy the characters as much as they wanted on the stages with the music of their choice. The fighting show had also been a hit for interdimensional fans. Even medieval dimensions like Hyrule and all of the worlds of Fire Emblem had to get TVs from other dimensions in order to watch the fights that their warriors put up. It was a revolution of history... But with greatness came sacrifice. And that was what Sakurai came out here to portray.
"My friends, Brawl has finally come to its peak. The United States of America have now received it, and this summer, Europe will recieve it as well," Sakurai said. A loud cheer came from the Smashers, though some had thoughts of poor Europe, still playing Melee with their Gamecube Controllers while Asia and America played the newest game. "It is a success among gamers, the game of the year, receiving perfect scores from many a video game critic." More cheering exploded. The Smashers took great pride in being recognized around the world. "Yes my friends, Brawl is a tremendous success, but... I am afraid... I am afraid that, with success, there will come change. I held back on making this announcement in order to delay the inevitable pain, but... Now that America has received the game, it is time to prepare the dimensions for the changes in the TV show."
Now there was no cheering. The Smashers were confused. Questions popped up in their heads. What did Sakurai mean... change? The answer, unwanted, uncalled for, was now put out into the public. "Four fighters... Four fighters had been removed from the game roster. These fighters were unwanted by the corperations for Brawl and, now that America has been exposed to the truth, it is time to tell all of you, my faithful fighters, who must be taken out of the show."
Now there was total silence. Eyes widened, some with horror, some with anger, some with confusion. And then the silence was broken by a maelstrom of shoutings. There were curses thrown from the semi-regulars. Veterans wanted to know who was being taken out and why. The newcomers were confused with what was going on. Master Han and Crazy Hand banged on large podiums with their hammers. The room was called to order. Sakurai sighed and continued. "I know this will be hard for you to understand, but the changes are what have made the game so amazing and I know that, once you who have stayed have begun your Brawling, you will understand..." He then pulled back and frowned. "With that being said, it is time to call out the names of those who will not be going onto Brawl."
(Training Room of 3/7/08)
"Two more days until Brawl is released in America and Sakurai introduces the newcomers to us!" Roy said excitedly as he attacked the wireframes that jumped after him with tremendous ferocity.
"I can't wait... We'll be brawling together and racking up victories with amazing speed. We'll be unrivaled throughout the stadium," Marth said. When he was with Roy, he felt invincible. The red-haired boy brought out the best of him. Ever since their meeting in Melee, that had formed a bond in battle that rivaled only the bond of the Ice Climbers.
Roy sighed and then walked over to the control panal before turning it off. Marth looked over to see the red-haired prince with a hung head and a frown on his face. "But... But Marth... There's something that doesn't feel right... I wonder... Will I be kept?"
Marth smiled and placed his hands on Roy's back. "Don't worry Roy. Sakurai would not be rid of any of us. And if he does, he will not get rid of you. I am confident that you will go on to be in Brawl. I promise," Marth said.
Roy smiled and ended up wrapping his arms around Marth in a friendly way. "Thank you Marth... You always know what to say."
In my hands
A legacy of memories
I can hear you say my name
I can almost see your smile
Feel the warmth of your embrace
But there is nothing but silence now
Around the one I loved
Is this our farewell?
"Roy."
The red-haired prince's eyes widened in dispair. Marth's eyes widened with terror as he turned to look at Roy and then back at Sakurai. "No... No! I promised him! I promised him he would be going on!"
"Your moves were nothing more then a mere copy of Marth's moves. The only difference between your moves and his was that your moves would have a fire attribute to them. Also, with the additions of Pit from Kid Icarus and Ike from the newest Fire Emblem games, Path of Radiance and Radiant Dawn, you have been replaced. I am sorry, but you will not be going on."
(Mansion Rooftop of 3/7/08)
Mewtwo stood overlooking the scenery beyond the Smash Mansion. He was telepathic, but even he did not know what to expect from the coming addition to the Smash Bros. series. He heard rumors of some new Pokemon... He sighed. He had an idea that there would be replacements and that soon he would be replaced. With the coming of the dozens of new Pokemon games that made him obsolete, they couldn't keep him. His name was of legend. Even the movie he had participated in would be overlooked by new movies.
"Mewtwo?" The voice of his fellow psychic caused Mewtwo to turn. Ness was one of the sweetest people he had known. Even when he had tried to distant himself from the other Smashers, Ness had always attempted to strike a conversation. In the end, Mewtwo had unleashed his anger on the boy, but he had forgiven Mewtwo for what he had done. That gesture of kindness had melted the ice encasing Mewtwo's heart and the two psychics became friends.
"There's nothing more for me to find in these lands," Mewtwo said. "I know that I will be taken out. There are other Pokemon out there for me to be replaced with."
"Do not say that. You are a strong fighter, Mewtwo. You have amazing psychic abilities. I just know you will make it into Brawl... If you didn't, I... I don't know what I'd do," Ness said with tears forming in his eyes.
"... Ness," Mewtwo said and the boy looked up at the cat Pokemon. "You... You were the one to take away all this pain inside, the one to make me see the error of my ways and repent for all of the things I have done." For an instant there, Ness thought he saw a smile. "Thank you."
darling you worry too much, my child
See the sadness in your eyes
You are not alone in life
Although you might think that you are
"Mewtwo"
As he had predidcted. Knowing this, the cat Pokemon merely closed his eyes. There was no shock, no despair. Only an aura of calmness engulfed him. Ness, however, buried his face into his hands to hide the coming tears.
"Mewtwo, you were an amazing original character, but you did not have enough stamina. Combine that with the fact that your floating ability made it easy for the other Smashers to knock you off the stage... You just did not seem worthy enough to keep around. The newer Pokemon would make a greater addition to the roster... Lucario's place has taken over your place. I am sorry, but you will not be going on."
(Infirmiry of 3/7/08)
Doctor Mario had finished checking up on Peach's injuries from the last fight. A smile formed on his face as he saw that they were nothing more then bandages. Some disinfectant and bandages later, Mario walked in.
"Doctor... Will she be alright?" Mario asked.
"She will be fine... Hey, Mario... I wanted to ask you something," Doctor Mario said.
"Huh? What is it?" Mario asked.
"Why am I here?" The question caught Mario off guard. "Why am I in this tournament? You're here and I am only you from the past. There is no reason for me to be here."
"Do not say that... Without you, the other fighters would not be able to get better..." Mario smiled. "I may have your skills, but I am too busy fighting to be an official doctor. Therefore, with you here, it makes things a lot easier for the Smashers that get injured."
Doctor Mario smiled softly. "You're right... Thank you for your kind words," he said.
Never thought
This day would come so soon
We had no time to say goodbye
How can the world just carry on?
I feel so lost when you are not by my side
But there's nothing but silence now
Around the one I loved
Is this our farewell?
"Doctor Mario."
Doctor Mario was left speechless. Mario, too, was left speechless. Being the same person, they reacted the same way. Neither one could believe that he would be taken out of the tournaments. "But..." Mario finally found words to speak with. "But we need him!"
"Doctor Mario, like Roy is a copy of Marth, you are a copy of Mario, only you are even worse then Roy. All your attacks were exactly like Mario's. Roy had more difference then you did. There was never a reason for you to be in the tournament since Mario is already in the tournament. You are not going on." There was not even a sorry.
(Pokemon's Room of 3/7/08)
"Big brother, big brother, I did it! I beat Giga Bowser, Ganondorf, and Mewtwo!" Pichu yelled excitedly as he glomped Pikachu.
"Really?! Good job!" Pikachu said in the same tone as Pichu.
"Thank you brother! I can't wait to fight you in Brawl!" Pichu said.
"Neither can I. I want to see how stronger you've gotten," Pikachu said, smiling.
Sweet darling you worry too much, my child
See the sadness in your eyes
You are not alone in life
Although you might think that you are
"Pichu."
Pichu's eyes widened. Tears began to form in those adorable pools of innocence and childish wonder. Pikachu and Jigglypuff immediately went to comfort him, but Sakurai tore him down like he did Roy and Doctor Mario.
"You were a clone of Pikachu, and even worse because you were too powerful. You were so powerful that you damaged yourself with every electrical attack you conducted. Nobody wants to play someone like that, and with the appearence of the Pokemon Trainer, who brings three characters in one, you have been replace. I am sorry, but you are not going on."
"Young Link... Do not fret. You will not be replaced, but your name will be changed and so will your graphics. Like Link, who will represent the Twilight Princess game, you will be changed drastically in order to represent the Windwaker game and your new name will be Toon Link. You will also not be bound by time to Link. You will be your own person and Link will be his. Therefore, you will not be bound in what you do because of how it will affect the older Link."
Young Link said nothing. How could he be happy when four great friends of his were going to be left out of Brawl? There was nothing to be happy about anymore. Fighters who would not be going on...
"Roy... Pichu... Mewtwo... Doctor Mario... You will be turned back into trophies and eliminated from existance," Sakurai said. There was an outburst of anger and violent comments, but it was what had to be done. Fighters who were not allowed to fight anymore had to be destroyed in order to keep players from finding out how to bring them back via hacks and instant replay. Doctor Mario, Pichu, and Roy were brought forward by wireframes despite resistance put up by friends and the fighters themselves. Mewtwo did not resist, even though Ness did. He knew full well his time was up and that there was nothing he or the others could do. No one wanted to die, but he knew he was nothing more then a mere copy, a replica of Mew. Sakurai was wrong. He was more of a clone then the other three were.
A blue being came out in front of the four forsaken Smashers. Before his rebellion in Brawl, Tabuu had been created for this sole purpose, to destroy the four Smashers that would not be going on. His wings spread out and Sakurai jumped behind the shield that would protect the Smashers who were going on towards Brawl. He flapped his wings and red rings came out. There were crys of despair and depression as the four were turned into trophies that smashed against the shield and broke in half before Tabuu blew up the trophies with a fireball. There was screaming and crying. From the villains, there was cheering and laughter. Four warriors, warriors that were special to the hearts of gamers everywhere, were now destroyed. What Sakurai did not realize was that the destruction of these warriors would result in an outburst of angry fans and conflict between which one of the two games were better.
So sorry your world is tumbling down
I will watch you through these nights
Rest your head and go to sleep
Because my child, this not our farewell.
This is not our farewell.
End Chapter
I know Sakurai is not that evil, but tradgedy spells out many a great story.
