//------------------------------// // Chapter 5: Operation Liberation // Story: Super Smash Bros. Ultra Force (Condensed Version) // by FandomPlays1234 //------------------------------// Desmond held Morgana and Pikachu in his arms while Lilith carried Jigglypuff and Pichu. Once they reached the castle doors, Desmond walked up and knocked. "What's the password?" asked Caroline. "Klutzy Draconequus," answered Desmond. The double doors creaked open as Desmond and Lilith quickly squeezed through the opening and walked in. "Geez what's got you worked up?" asked Justine. "We got some injured animals that's what," said Desmond. "Let us see," said Caroline walking up to them. Desmond held out Morgana and Pikachu while Lilith showed her Pichu and Jigglypuff. "Hmm clearly," said Caroline. Desmond could see Justine pulling out a walkie talkie from her belt and speaking into it. "U.S.E?" asked Caroline. "Yes, the villagers there were also in pretty bad shape," answered Lilith. "Yeah I thought so," said Caroline. Suddenly one of the doors leading to the left hall burst open as Giovanni, Mavis, Syrup and two other figures ran in. "We heard the news," said Giovanni. "How bad is it?" asked Mavis. Desmond and Lilith walked up to them with the four in their arms. Giovanni, Mavis, and Syrup gathered around them to see the badly injured animals. "Oh no," whimpered Syrup. "Such cruelty, this cannot be forgiven," said Giovanni. "It's U.S.E. isn't it?" Desmond nodded. "Is it the organization you mentioned sir?" asked one of the figures. Desmond and Lilith turned to face them. "Um sorry who are you?" asked Lilith. "Oh forgive us we should've introduced ourselves before we interrupted," said the male figure. He appeared to be wearing white and bronze armor with a scabbard slung over his shoulder. He had a bluish black colored hair that matched the colors of his eyes. "Oh no need for that," said Desmond. Looking at them both. "I know who you are," "You do?" asked the female figure. She was wearing an identical suit of armor as the male but had green eyes and blonde colored hair that was tied back into a ponytail and instead of sword, she carried a lance. "Hmph, it would be rude not to recognize the prince and princess of Askr would it not?" asked Desmond. "Wha?" asked Lilith. "Lilith, I want to introduce you to Prince Alfonse and Princess Sharena of Askr," said Desmond. "It's an honor to meet you Lilith," said Alfonse. "Hi, I hope we can become good friends!" cheered Sharena. "Uh yeah," said Lilith. "Ahem back to more important notices, we need to treat their injuries," said Giovanni. "Give them to Mavis and Syrup and they'll take them to the medical room," Desmond and Lilith handed Morgana, Pikachu, Pichu, and Jigglypuff to the two princesses as they walked off. "So how'd it go?" asked Giovanni. "Not so good, the village is completely under U.S.E. control," said Desmond. "And you?" "Right now I'm planning out what we can do for the future with Luther, Lloyd, Floyd, Alfonse, Sharena, and Anna," said Giovanni. "So Anna IS here," said Desmond. Giovanni nodded. "They heard about you so they came to check things out," said Giovanni. "By the way do you have any plans?" "I was going to head back to the village to try and get rid of U.S.E, but if there's something you need me to do then go ahead," said Desmond. "Oh no it's fine, actually it's about the village I wanted to talk to you about," said Giovanni. "Alright," said Desmond. "We need to talk about it with Anna and Luther," said Giovanni. "Lead the way," said Desmond. So Giovanni led Desmond and Lilith to a small meeting room where Luther, Lloyd, Floyd, and another female figure were waiting. After Desmond introduced Lilith to Anna, Giovanni explained about future plans that he had for Desmond and his resistance movement. He had covered information regarding saving past resistance members from U.S.E, forming alliances with leaders from other countries, recruiting new members, and vice versa. "I know this is a lot of information to take in, but I believe this is absolutely necessary in bringing U.S.E. to it's knees," said Giovanni. Desmond scratched his chin as he processed the information. "Of course you won't be doing this alone, you'll have your resistance," said Anna. "Ok I understood most of the information, but one quick question," said Desmond. "Shoot," said Giovanni. "I'll be in charge of this whole operation?" he asked. "Well this IS your resistance movement," said Giovanni. "You know what you've convinced me, it sounds difficult, but I'll do it," said Desmond. "Really!?" asked Giovanni. "As long as I have my resistance movement, then Operation Liberation shouldn't be too difficult right?" asked Desmond. "Operation Liberation, yeah I like that," said Giovanni. "Has a nice ring to it," said Alfonse. "No objections here," said Anna. "Yeah, I'll follow you all the way Des!" cheered Sharena. "Then it's settled, Operation Liberation, carried out by the Ultra Smash Force Resistance Movement," proclaimed Desmond. "Ultra Smash Force?" asked Lilith. "The name of my resistance movement," answered Desmond. "Doesn't that sound a little over the top?" asked Lilith. "Nah it's fine," said Desmond. "I like it," said Giovanni. "Also has a nice ring to it," agreed Alfonse. "You just keep coming up with awesome names don't you Desmond?" chuckled Anna. "Yeah Ultra Smash Force!" cheered Sharena. "Hey if you already came up with a name for your resistance movement, how about a logo?" asked Giovanni. "Actually, can I get some writing utensils?" asked Desmond. Luther ran out of the room and came back with some paper and pencil and handed them to Desmond. As soon as he got them, Desmond began scribbling something. The others waited in anticipation as they awaited Desmond's creation. Once he was finished, he held up the paper for everyone to see. It showed an upside down Omega symbol like the U.S.E. logo. The only difference was the Smash logo had replaced the circle with eight curves. "What do you think?" asked Desmond. "Ok at this point, I think you're just copying U.S.E," said Lilith. "Is it bad that I actually like this?" asked Sharena. "I don't think plagiarism is a thing here in Ultra World," said Luther. "Even if it was, who cares, it's not like U.S.E. can do anything about it," said Lloyd. "Honestly, I think it's nice," said Anna. "I agree," said Alfonse. "Desmond is just too good at everything," said Floyd. "Then it's settled, this is the official logo for the Ultra Smash Force Resistance Movement," announced Giovanni. Everyone in the room cheered except Lilith who still had a look of skepticism on her face. "I still think there was a better way of doing this," said Lilith. "Oh come on don't be like that," said Desmond. "The name of the resistance movement nor the logo matters," "What DOES matter though is what we're here to do," "Yeah I suppose you're right," said Lilith. "Well anyways, since we cleared this up, if you're ready do you think you can head out immediately?" asked Giovanni. "You can leave it to us!" said Desmond giving him a thumbs up. "Then I wish you luck," said Giovanni. "Oh and one more thing, Anna, Alfonse, and Sharena will be accompanying you," "Great thanks," said Desmond. "Go get 'em slugger," said Giovanni. Desmond walked out the door as Lilith, Anna, Alfonse, and Sharena followed him out. The time had come, Operation Liberation was now in action.