Chapter 1: It Begins

(Princess Peach's castle)

It was after midnight and most of the Mushroom Kingdom was in bed, eagerly awaiting the special event that will occur in the morning. However, over at Princess Peach's castle, a strange figure was moving around in the darkness, but if anyone saw this creeper, they'd see a very wide grin on this guy's face. This mysterious man crept into the castle, slipped passed the guards like a shadow, and entered Princess Peach's bedroom. Princess Peach was still sound asleep, but the mysterious figure was standing right next to her bed as he put something on her pillow.

Mysterious figure- Sleep well, Princess Peach! Because tomorrow, you and the Mario Brothers will be in for one hell of a surprise! Hahahaha! I have furry! Hahahahaha!

(The next morning in Toad Town)

Balloons and fireworks were in the sky as everyone in Toad Town was gathered around in front of Princess Peach's castle. Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Donkey Kong, Link, Kirby, Ash, Sonic, Ty, Pit, and Shantae were about to reveal their big secret to the public at the conclusion of this special event. However, there were more than just citizens from the Mushroom Kingdom attending this event. Mario had giving the members of his team permission to invite a few of their friends to attend.

Mario- I honestly never thought this weekend would come. Finally…after six long months…we finally got it ready. With Smash City finally ready, Tabuu will never pull another surprise attack again. Ty, all the technicians you've hired will get the finishing touches finished on schedule?

Ty- I've got Julius, Tails, Clemont, Professor E. Gadd, Mimic, and the 50 other technicians to finished everything an hour ago, mate. I was even in Smash City to help with some of the work.

Sonic- That's good. I think I'd like to go pick up Tails so we can enjoy ourselves before the big show.

Mario- Sure thing, Sonic. We've got a few hours before the unveiling, but I don't want anyone of us to let their guard down.

Luigi- Why not, Mario?

Mario- Do I really need to explain some of the crazy shit that has happened over the years when we've occasionally dropped out guard?! Bowser, Eggaman, Risky Boots, Boss Cass, Ganondorf…

Link- Actually, Ganondorf is currently on the respirator and will be for some time after what Ash did to him.

Ash- Yeah. Ganondorf kept insulting me, claiming I was the weakest member of the team and be nothing without my Poke'mon. But then I proved him wrong by picking up Link's Master Sword and nearly cut him in half. So, Link is right. Ganondorf will be in no shape to crash this party.

Mario- That is good I guess. At least Ganondorf won't interfere. Still, there are the foes I've mentioned before…not to mention Tabuu could also try and pull something. Like when we dropped our guard during the Kalos League. Tabuu will most likely try and pull something since this will risk ruining his chances of defeating us.

Kirby- Ok, we'll be on our toes.

Just then, Ash looked at the crowd and saw two people who he recognized. One was a man with shot dark spiky hair and the other was a girl about the same age as Ash with short red hair with one side in a ponytail.

Ash- Brock! Misty! Over here!

After Ash called out to his two friends, they saw Ash and approached him.

Brock- Hey Ash. Long time no see.

Misty- I must admit, I would've never expected the same cocky kid I met on the road to Viridian City would actually be saving the world from an unspeakable horror like Tabuu.

Ash- I'll take that as a complement, Misty.

Pikachu- Pikachu!

Donkey Kong- And from what Link told us, you actually picked up the Master Sword against Ganondorf.

Pit- Wow! That's no small feat!

Misty- How is picking up a sword so special?

Ash- The Master Sword is enchanted, but it's more complicated than that. But we can talk about it later, because I'm we still have several more guests to greet for coming. Did any of my other friends I invited arrive?

Brock- I saw May and Max at the food court you've set up for this event.

Misty- And I saw Iris and Cilan at the entrance before I arrived in Toad Town.

Ash- Now there's just one more person I invited who hasn't shown up yet.

Pit- And who might that be?

Before Pit even knew it, he felt someone jump on his back and wrap their arms around him.

Dawn- Pit! It's so good to see you again! Did you miss me my handsome little angel?

Piplup- Pip Piplup!

Pit (mouthed to Ash)- You invited her?!

Ash gave Pit a nervous grin.

Yoshi- Wow. She really like Pit.

Ash- Pit rescued Dawn from falling off a cliff and she's had a crush on him ever since.

Sonic- I know how that feels, Pit. I feel for yah. Good luck though!

Pit glared at Sonic for a moment.

Pit (in a sarcastic tone)- Gee, thanks!

Then Dawn began to drag Pit away from Peach's Castle and into the crowd.

Dawn- It's been so long since we last saw each other, but we can catch up as we enjoy all the fun you, Ash, and the rest of the Mario Brothers' Team have set up today.

As Dawn was dragging Pit passed where Palutena and Viridi were, Pit pulls out a picket sign that read "HELP!"

Palutena- Hmm. I don't know. What do you think, Viridi? Should we help him?

Viridi- HAHA! Of course not! I'm enjoying this too much! Pit being smothered by a human female with a crush on him!

Palutena- To be honest Viridi, I'm a little surprised you decided to come to the Mushroom Kingdom today since you hate most humans.

Viridi- I still do, but I was a little worried about Kirby. I know we said him, Pit, Meta Knight, and Dark Pit can leave from bedrest, but I just want to make sure Kirby really is 100% better. But I will admit, seeing that female Poke'mon Trainer make Pit cringe like that makes tolerating these humans worth it! I'll also admit, I've taken some interest in some of these other members. Link is so handsome and he has been chosen by Hylia's magic sword. That Poke'mon Trainer, Ash, really does value the safety of his Poke'mon over his own and I can admire that. Yoshi is a strange one. I mean, Yoshi lays eggs, but he's actually male? The Mario Brothers are also impressive since their hero status has been legendary even before Tabuu returned. And Sonic…he actually looks like the same god who taught you, me, and Hylia how to use our powers when we were still teenagers. You know, the same white hedgehog god that was framed for treason 1,000 years ago.

Palutena- You're right, he does have a face that resembles our old teacher. Guess that's why Sonic can use the Chaos Emeralds our teacher created to transform.

Viridi- Seriously?! Sonic can absorb the Chaos Emerald's power?! Now that does make me wonder a few things!

(Back over in front of Peach's castle)

Sonic- Well, I better go get Tails. He probably wants to join the party like everyone else.

Ty- I better go too. Gotta pay Tails and everyone else I've hired who's working down there for all their work anyway.

Sonic and Ty began walking towards the castle.

Shantae- Tell Uncle Mimic to meet up with me, Sky, Bolo, and Rottytops while you're there, please!

Yoshi- Yoshi feeling hungry. Yoshi go to food court now!

Yoshi rushed off towards Toad Town.

Luigi- Uh…does Yoshi have any money for the food court?

Ash- Don't worry, Luigi. I'm going to head there too to look for May and Max. I'll spot Yoshi if he eats something without paying. Misty, Brock, you coming with me?

Brock- Sure Ash.

Misty- Lead on, oh great Poke'mon Trainer of the Mario Brothers!

Ash- Very funny, Misty.

Link- I'll go with you. Got nothing better to do anyway.

Shortly after Ash, Link, Misty, and Brock followed Yoshi to the food court, Princess Peach walked out of the castle.

Mario- Princess! Glad you can make it!

Then Luigi noticed Princess Peach rubbing the back of her head.

Luigi- Princess Peach, is something wrong?

Princess Peach- I don't know why, but my head has been itching all day.

Shantae- Maybe I can fix that with one of my spells.

Princess Peach- I'm sure it will pass, but I might take up that offer if it doesn't go away soon.

(Toad Town)

Over on the rooftops of one of the tall skyscrapers in Toad Town, the mysterious figure from before arrived at the top and pulled out a small video phone. He put the video phone on the ground in front of him and turned it on. The video screen showed static for a few seconds, but then Tabuu eventually appeared on screen.

Tabuu- I take it you've succeeded in setting it all up like I asked…Fawful…

Then the mysterious figure stepped out of the shadows and revealed that it was Fawful who Tabuu was speaking too, former Beanbean scientist, former assistant of the dark witch Cackletta, and well-known trickster. After Fawful stepped into the light, Fawful's theme played in the background.

Fawful- Yes, Master Tabuu! Fawful has delivered the Mind Control Seed as instructed. However, Master Tabuu didn't tell Fawful that there would be this big of a crowd.

Tabuu- What?! I thought you'd be twice as good as I required for this job.

Fawful- Fawful is flattered. And Fawful is better than required. But Fawful would've appreciated if Master Tabuu had told Fawful so Fawful would know to take more care.

Tabuu- Don't sweat it, Fawful. You didn't need to know at first, because we're just setting the stage. Now comes the next step. You've put the Mind Control Seed inside a certain pretty woman who Mario or anyone would've never expect to be used against them. With the Mind Control Seed in place, all we have to do is wait for the perfect moment to strike.

Fawful- Master Tabuu picked one inconvenient time to carry out big plan.

Tabuu- Oh no, Fawful. I actually picked this day because of this event.

Fawful- Fawful confused. Fawful thought Master Tabuu want revenge on Mario Brothers and friends.

Tabuu- I do, but that is not what we're after today. Our primary objective is to sabotage this event. You see, Fawful, ever since battle in Grand Metropolis, Mario asked the Star Spirits to create an entirely new dimension they call Smash City, their base of operation and their easy way to get in contact with each other if one needs help. It wouldn't be that much of a real threat, but I can't affect it in any way, can't open portals to Smash City, and I can't see what's going on in Smash City. In other words, it's like a Tabuu-free zone. But most importantly, Ty's computer is in his laboratory in Smash City. That computer has recently installed a new radar software that can detect anything using my power appearing outside of Subspace. So if I don't take advantage of this opportunity, I'll risk permanently losing the element of surprise! Because that radar will instantly detect when me or any of my followers, including you, will appear in their world!

Fawful- Fawful understand now. That's why Master Tabuu asked Fawful to do this job.

Tabuu- Correct. I needed someone crafty as you so they can not only place the Mind Control Seed into someone undetected, but can also sneak around in such a huge crowd like this and still remain unseen. Those dumbasses will be unveiling Smash City to the public today, meaning this could be our only change to destroy Smash City. What I need you to do next is keep an eye on our puppet. Don't let her out of your sights until I give you the signal. Don't worry, the Mind Control Seed will take care of the rest of the job. However, equally as important, you must make sure no one knows you're there! No one must know until it's too late or we'll risk failing this operation. Even I was defeated by the entire Super Mario Brothers' Team…both the modern and the original…

Fawful- Fear not, Master Tabuu! Gawhahaha! Fawful has everything under control. I have furry!

Tabuu hangs up the video phone and the screen goes dark. Fawful puts the video phone back in his red cap and proceeds to follow Tabuu's orders.