thor's note: This is only my second story, so please be gentle with your criticism. If it's really that bad though, then I guess you can just give it to me straight. Also, this story was inspired from many sources, most of which are Fanfics here on this site.

'Thoughts'

"Dialogue"

Emphasis/Emphasis(It depends on the situation.)

Writing

Various subtitles

On with the story...

Chapter 1-Return

March 7

The electric mouse Pokemon, Pikachu was in the Viridian Forest of the Kanto region, when a mysterious gloved hand appeared as if from no where.

"Pikachu..." Master Hand called. Pikachu looked up. 'Master Hand? What is he doing here? No, it can't be... Can it?' "Pikachu, it's time for you to return." Pikachu smiled. 'So it is true... I'm returning to Super Smash Bros. at last.' "The other smashers are waiting, Pikachu. Come with me." Master Hand said calmly.

"All right." Pikachu squeaked, hopping towards the giant hand.(A/N: Pikachu and all the other Pokemon can speak in this story.) Master Hand snapped his fingers, causing smoke to fly from his fingers. When the smoke cleared, Pikachu and Master Hand were nowhere to be found.

Smash Mansion

Mr. Game & Watch gripped the brass handles of the Smash Mansion. He took in a deep breath and threw open the double doors. He stepped in quietly, looking all around for signs of life. No one was in the main hall. The flat boy moved towards the staircase leading to the second floor, only making beeps every time he stepped. Despite being able to speak normally, he liked the calm beeps he made while switching frames.

"Hello?" Someone called from upstairs. "Who's there?" Mr. Game & Watch recognized the voice. Though his appearance didn't show it, he smiled at the familiar face.

"How have you been, Samus?" Mr. Game & Watch asked politely. Samus snapped her head in his direction. Mr. Game & Watch noticed that Samus didn't have her power suit on.

"Game & Watch!" The girl exclaimed, and ran to embrace him in a tight hug. Samus was surprisingly strong. Despite her beautiful appearance, her training with the Chozos had toughened her up. When she finally released him, he felt even skinnier. "Oh! I'm sorry." Samus sweatdropped when she realized her own strength.

"I'm fine." He laughed. She laughed as well. Just then, however, the door flew open. Samus and Mr. Game & Watch both jumped at the sudden loud creaking. Down in the main hall, Pikachu stood on his two hind legs and looked around, just as Mr. Game & Watch had. Mr. Game & Watch and Samus exchanged happy glances, then bounded down the stairs towards the electric mouse.

"Pikachu!" The two called.

5 Minutes Later

The three friends had re-acquainted by now, and caught up with all their latest adventures from their home lands.

"So where's everyone else?" Mr. Game & Watch looked around.

"They're all unpacking. Master Hand said 'Newcomers' would be arriving soon, but I haven't seen any. I wonder if he means there will be new Smashers..." Samus pondered. The three sat and talked for a few more minutes before leaving to unpack.

March 9

20 Smashers stood in the main hall, awaiting the new announcement they had been called for. Master Hand and Crazy Hand swooped down from the upper floors and floated over a podium. Master Hand cleared his unseen throat.

"Good Smashers, I have invited you here for the grand unveiling of Super Smash Bros. Brawl!" Everyone cheered. "And now," Master Hand paused and beckoned to Crazy Hand. Crazy Hand pulled a rope. Suddenly, the double door entrance to the Smash Mansion swung open. A little more than a dozen new faces stepped through the doors and looked around, bewildered. Master Hand resumed. "I'd like you all to meet the Newcomers."

Well, there's the "Setting the scene" Chapter. Whew, I'm glad I got that out of the way. I'll start the actual storyline next chapter.