…I have nothing to say at this point.

Falco: You sure?

Yes I'm sure! Blame my procrastination, blame Brawl, blame whatever; I don't care either way. Someone disclaim and let's get this show back on the road.

Dr. Mario: Uhhh…RoyalFanatic doesn't own us or SSBM, but she does own her view of our mansion, Smash City, Smash Island, and the Planet Nintendo concept, the human names and appearances of the Hand Brothers, and perhaps other things we can't say/have forgotten.

Let's just do this.

Insert from the Diary of Donkey Kong

He's back journal! He's back! I can't believe he's finally back!

Who? Mewtwo of course! Didn't I tell you journal? Mewtwo had left even before the invasion with Superior Hand actually happened; he's been "exploring the outside world" or something like that. I wonder what fun, exciting, or even scary things he's seen.

Maybe he also looked into this whole "homophobic" mess thing we're having; maybe someone or some people still support us?

Or maybe we truly are all alone…

He hovered a few inches above the dirt road, glancing up at the mansion with stoic, yet relieved eyes. It had been months; how many, he never kept track of.

What a mess everyone had landed themselves in.

Mewtwo had not been totally out of the loop; he had felt the presence of the Hands' father stalking the mansion, and while half of him wanted to go back and help, he knew he had to keep to his mission. He was confident that everything would work out in the end.

And boy did things work out: he was pleasantly surprised when catching those final moments after the awards were passed out on the camera, and his fellow assistants didn't mind to see the events either.

They would be more than perfect to join the next tournament.

Well, that was only part of the mission; he was the only one, other than Jeffery and Jeremy, who knew that there would be another tournament after Melee, and the need for unbiased fighters was great.

Yet he was also unsure what the two tournament owners were planning; Young Link, Dr. Mario, and Pichu were "special cases", but why were he and Roy going to be cut from the final roster? Did they have other plans for the two? Was it a personal matter? Or was it something else altogether?

Not only was he able to meet the new fighters, he was able to see the world for himself; the world which suddenly turned a cold shoulder towards the small island because it had and was tolerable of those who loved the same gender.

People were mixed about the situation; people hated simply because they were gay, and that was it. People feared for their own sanity and kept an eye over their shoulder. It made the pokemon shake his head; heterosexual rapists didn't receive such fear.

It was…sad.

But there were a few who hated but tolerated, and even those who supported. Those who understood that this kind of life was the life that was given to them; the life they have and try to make better.

At least there was some hope after all.

Gliding forward, he passed through the mansion's double doors.

"Mewtwo!"

"You're finally back!"

"How did everything go!?"

They all looked the same. The ruins the mansion had suffered because of either Superior Hand or the people of the world were fixed. But everything and everyone had become completely different while he was gone.

Luigi, Falcon, and Young Link were the first three to spot the pokemon, who nodded. "My mission was finally complete; I have a good report for Master Hand."

"That's good," The green wearing plumber said. "You missed a lot though. Superior Hand, the coming outs of—"

"No, I felt Superior," Mewtwo interrupted. "And I saw. A pleasant surprise; I thought Ganondorf would never have gained friends."

"Or that Link would actually be decent?" Falcon asked. "Well, he's back to the old Link from the first tournament, and that's always a good thing. So what was your mission anyway?"

"I'm afraid I have been sworn to secrecy," Mewtwo admitted. "But it's something that will affect us in the future. That is all."

"Hey Mewtwo! Meet Flare!" Young Link proudly held up the tame rat. The pokemon glanced at it before nodding.

"A survivor of the storm?" He asked.

"You have no idea…" Falcon muttered.

"As soon as they came, they escaped out of the cage," Luigi said. "Probably sixty or more. None of them were harmful, but still, it was an insult. Sending us live rats?"

"At least they weren't dead," Falcon said. "Then this place would smell!"

"How are things out there?" Young Link asked. "Does everyone hate us?"

"Not everyone," Mewtwo replied. "Those involved in my…mission, do not. And there are both those who dislike but respect and those who support our cause. We are not alone in this struggle."

"Since when did this become a struggle for homosexual rights?" Young Link asked sadly. "I mean…when…why…how?"

"The issue had always been debated and tossed to the side many different times," Mewtwo said. "Now that celebrities are involved, why not get this settled for good? It's about time someone rose up to help a cause."

"I'm fighting in that debate," Luigi admitted. "I'm still having trouble what I want to say though…"

"You should see the world as well," Mewtwo said. "See what you can see, and use what you eyes tell you as facts."

"I suppose I could do that," Luigi said. "I better let Sammy know." He turned and left.

"You said those involved in your mission are with us?" Falcon asked.

"Again, I'm not a liberty to say," Mewtwo said. "You'll get to meet them for yourselves eventually, though."

Falcon was silent before finally shaking his head. "If you say so."

"That's a huge responsibility," D.K. admitted, scratching his head. "Still, I'm glad. Things will only be great for them."

"Yeah. I'm hoping for a ring myself," Ness said. "But Link and I have such a long way to go. I only hope we don't have any problems."

"Problems are bad," The ape grunted. "Poor Bowser had to celebrate another anniversary without his wife again. And the bad thing is…or should I say it's a good thing? He insists she's still alive."

"Think those Mushroom people are holding her in their castle?" Ness asked. "Maybe we should go down there and see!"

"I think Mario's doing that, actually. Maybe we should see what he gets first."

His eyes darted back and forth as the trio passed through the town. The two swordsmen were awed with their surroundings, but the leader of the group held a determined face as he led the way to the castle.

"For a group of mushrooms, they sure did a good job with the place," Link admitted.

"Link, that's not nice," Roy said, lightly punching the elf. "But still, you're right; they did a great job with their town."

"It makes me wonder though," Mario muttered. "About this whole Mushroom/Koopa feud, I mean. Bowser must be onto something! Even if she's dead, the people deserve to return her back to her home."

"Unless they burned her body," Roy pointed out.

"Even still," Mario shook his head. "They should at least send Bowser her ashes. Uh oh…looks like they realize who's here."

Whispers had indeed risen into the air as the three continued on. Normally, the Mushroom people wave happily at the sight of their hero. Now, a select few seemed brave enough to smile and wave at the three. Link slightly gave a wave as well, which seemed to break a barrier for some of the people.

"Hey Mario!"

"Good afternoon smashers."

"I love you Roy!"

"I'd say the people are divided halfway," Mario said. "At least they aren't glaring at us."

"Master Mario! What a surprise!" An elderly toad ran up to the three; his walking stick clacking on the stone road. "Ah, are these you friends?"

"Link and Roy," Mario gestured to both respectively. "Guys, this is Toadsworth."

"Master Link, Master Roy, an honor," Toadsworth gave a slight bow. "How can I help you three?"

"We wanted to see the people's view on our new situation," Mario answered. Toadsworth nodded humbly. "Also, I wanted to speak to the Chancellor for quite a while now. I think my friends here might be a help to my cause."

"May I ask on what?" Toadsworth asked.

"On the whereabouts of the Queen Brenda," Mario admitted. "I've heard his story and Bowser's, and I'll admit there are some pretty big gaps in the Chancellor's version of things."

Link and Roy expected the old toad to instantly shake his head in denial; to firmly say he had no idea what Mario was talking about.

Instead, he shook his head. "I had expected this day to come, Master Mario. I had told them all to release the queen after the princess' capture on Delphino Island. Those poor children deserve to see their mother again, after all. But no, he insists on holding her hostage. I've already committed my sins; I will not stop you."

"I knew it!" Link shouted. "What a fool your ruler is! Wouldn't Bowser stop kidnapping Peach if he had his wife back? Isn't that why he kidnapped her in the first place?"

"Is that the reason?" Toadswoth asked. "I thought as much. I shall go arrange a meeting. How is the princess, nowadays?"

"We're expecting our firstborn in nine months," Mario said, grinning. "I forgot to mention…"

"Ah, congratulations, Master Mario!" Toadsworth cried. "Wonderful, wonderful! That should most certainly make His Highness pleased!"

"I'm sure little Amanda or Mace will be happy to meet her or his grandfather too," Mario said. "Especially if he'll be strong enough to do the right thing."

"Being strong…I'm afraid that is not our…strongest quality," Toadsworth admitted. "Please follow me."

The trek to the castle continued.

So, things aren't that hopeless after all! We have people on our side! I wonder what Mewtwo's secret mission is though, journal. Falcon said he mentioned others…is that a good thing? At least they support us and the island!

So Luigi's going to tour the world…Samus doesn't seem that happy journal. She looked sad and kept sighing, and when I asked her why, she said it was nothing. It sounds like something though; guess being in love is more troublesome that I thought…

I wonder why Mario had to rush to the Mushroom Kingdom though. Link and Roy went with him, and both said that Mario had said "Enough is enough."

If he's talking about what I think he's talking about…

The time has indeed come, hasn't it, journal?

Donkey Kong

Marth: And that's the chapter!

Young Link: Hintings at Brawl! I mean, come on, who else would those people in Mewtwo's mission be? Don't forget this is a Melee-based fic. XD I wonder if we'll see them soon. What is Master Hand up to?

Marth: Mewtwo's long-due appearance, Mario seems to be going on the offensive about Brenda's situation, and trouble in paradise seems to be starting to brew…

Young Link: Let's get the fun started soon, eh? Well, whatever. Enjoy!