//------------------------------// // Chapter 7: Land of Clowns // Story: Super Smash Bros. Ultra Force (Condensed Version) // by FandomPlays1234 //------------------------------// After having lunch with the villagers, Desmond and his group made their way back to the castle. Upon reaching the front gates, Desmond noticed a familiar green pipe sticking out of the ground. Not saying a word about the pipe, Desmond approached the door and knocked. "Password?" asked Caroline. "Klutzy Draconequus," answered Desmond. The doors slowly opened giving access to Desmond and his party. Desmond noticed that Giovanni was waiting for them along with four other figures, one owl and a small purple dragon with green spines. "Oh Desmond, you've returned!" said Giovanni. Desmond looked at the four figures who were standing next to Giovanni. One of the four wore a pink dress and white gloves. She had blonde hair and sparkling blue eyes that seemed to light up the dark castle. A small yellow crown sat on top of her head. The girl next to her looked to be almost Desmond's height. She also had a small crown on top of her head indicating that she was also a princess. However compared to the girl next to her, this one wore a brown long sleeved shirt and white skirt. Her brown hair ran all the way down to her waist and her yellow eyes seemed to glow. Two small cat ears popped out of her hair and twitched. Upon making eye contact with her, she gave Desmond a mischievous small and a small wave. It was strange considering Desmond wasn't one to feel uneasy, but this one made him uncomfortable. He quickly averted his gaze and looked over to the girl next to her. This one didn't have a crown on her head which gave Desmond the idea that she wasn't a princess like the other two. She wore a traditional shrine maiden outfit with a large red bow tied to her black hair. Desmond looked behind them to see a large anthropomorphic goat wearing a blue robe. The goat had a large yellow beard around his chin that matched his yellow hair. Again, a small yellow crown sat on top of his head. "Ah yes our visitors," said Giovanni catching his gaze. "I should probably introduce them," But before he could say anything, Desmond stepped forward and looked at the princess in the pink dress. "Princess Peach yes?" he asked. "Oh, you know me?" she asked in a surprised tone. Indeed I do your majesty," said Desmond. "She's a princess?" gasped Sharena. "She does have the crown," said Alfonse. Desmond then turned his attention to the goat. "I believe it's King Asgore," said Desmond. "Oh ho, my, my someone who knows me," he boomed. "Yes, I know you your majesty," said Desmond. "Unfortunately, these two don't look familiar," he said looking at the other two. "Well then I guess this is where the introductions comes in," said Giovanni. He cleared his throat as he put his hands on the shoulders of the girl with the shrine maiden outfit. "This is Reimu Hakurei," he said. "Oh from that one game," said Desmond. "Touhou right?" asked Desmond. "So now you know me?" groaned Reimu rolling her eyes. "Hey I wasn't born in Japan, I know nothing about your game," said Desmond. "Well anyway, if you know Reimu then let's move on," said Giovanni. "This is Princess Illya," said Giovanni introducing the other princess. "I don't think I've heard of her," said Desmond. "Oh no, that's because she recently took the throne," said Giovanni. "She's the current princess of dreamland," "Oh so you know Kirby?" asked Desmond. "Guess you could say that," said Illya. "So you're Desmond eh?" "Um yes?" Desmond answered in a confused tone. "Nice to meet you," said Illya holding out her hand. Desmond looked at her hand then back at her. "Oh come now, don't tell me you don't know how to shake someone's hand," chuckled Illya. "Oh no it's just that, you're royalty," said Desmond. "Aren't I supposed to bow?" "Pfft, come on," laughed Illya. "Just because I'm princess doesn't mean I have to act like one," "Come on shake my hand," Desmond hesitated but eventually took her hand. Suddenly, Illya's smile faded as she stared at their hands. "Um is something wrong?" asked Desmond. Illya smiled. "I guess it was true," said Illya. Desmond looked at her in confusion. "Oh come here you," she said pulling him in. Desmond yelped as she wrapped her arms around him and embraced him. The others watched in shock as Desmond's face turn red. After a while Illya let him go, allowing Desmond to go back into his spot. "Thanks for the hug sweetie," she cooed. "Sweetie!?" Desmond yelped. Illya giggled and looked back at him She raised one of her hands up to her cheek and curved her fist making it look like a paw. "Meow," she cooed cutely. Desmond felt his face grow hot as she watched Illya laugh. "Aww, I made you blush how cute," she giggled. "Illya please, can we just get to the point?" asked Giovanni. "Yes of course, my apologies your majesty," said Illya. "Sorry about that Desmond," said Giovanni apologizing. "She is well known to be the mischievous type," "No, it's fine," said Desmond readjusting himself. "Now is there something you wanted to discuss?" he asked. "Yes," Giovanni answered in a serious tone. "Is it about U.S.E. sir?" asked Lilith. "I can't say for certain," said Giovanni. "But maybe if you hear they're side of the story, you'll understand," Giovanni looked at the four and nodded. "Alright what seems to be the problem?" asked Desmond. They all looked at each other and nodded. "We've had a bit of trouble with a couple of jokers you might say," said Asgore. "But before we get to that, do you perhaps recognize these individuals?" He pulled out a roll of paper from his robe and unrolled it. Desmond took the paper as Asgore handed it to him and looked at it. It appeared to be a wanted poster with pictures of five jesters. One wore a black cape with black shorts and yellow slippers. It wore a black and blue jester's hat on top of it's head. It had a small grey tail and a huge smile on it's face. It wore an accessory around it's neck to make it look like a clown. Another wore a yellow and purple robe and black pants and floppy shoes. It wore a large yellow and purple hat on it's head, and a white and black mask with black and yellow eyes. The third was a small pink arm less creature with a blue and red hat with white triangles and circles. It wore a large red bow and brown shoes. The fourth was a young girl with long yellow hair and magenta colored eyes. She wore a dress with red and white stripes and white stars on a blue background and socks with the same pattern. She had two transparent wings on her back and a large purple hat with white dots and three bells on her head. The fifth was a clown with red and white face paint and glowing yellow eyes. He wore a blue and red outfit and floppy shoes of the same color. A small black top hat sat on top of it's head. "Well?" asked Peach. "For the most part, I recognize some of these guys but there is one I don't remember seeing," said Desmond. "Who do you recognize?" asked Illya. "Jevil, Marx, Dimentio, and Beppi the Clown," answered Desmond. "I can't recall seeing the girl though," "That would be Clownpiece," said Reimu. "Ah so she's from you're world is she?" asked Desmond. "And how are they causing trouble?" asked Anna. "They've been making a lot of noise and creating chaos wherever they go," explained Illya. "Playing pranks, stealing and making a mess out of everything," "Have you tried stopping them?" asked Alfonse. "We did, but because they're members of U.S.E. we can't do much," answered Asgore. "And I suppose you came to talk to us because you need our help right?" asked Desmond. "Please we can't do this alone," pleaded Asgore. Desmond looked at Lilith and nodded. "Very well, we'll see what we can do," said Desmond. "Oh thank you so much, we really appreciate your assistance," said Peach. "And I suppose you want us to head out immediately?" Desmond asked Giovanni. "Hold on, no need to rush," said Giovanni. "I want to introduce you to two more of our members,"Confused Desmond watched as the small purple dragon with green spines walked out from behind him and a small fluffy white owl landed on his shoulders. "Do you know these two?" asked Giovanni. "Feh and Spike right?" asked Desmond. "That's right," said Giovanni. "These two are our personal messengers," "Not really," said Spike. "Anyway nice to meet you," "Same here," said Desmond. Spike looked at Lilith. "Hey no worries, Giovanni told me that you work for Thorax," said Spike. "So he let you know in advance eh?" asked Lilith. "Pretty much," said Spike. "Anyway, I was thinking you might wanna take Spike with you," said Giovanni. "Wait why?" asked Desmond. "Spike can send letters through his fire breath," explained Giovanni. "Which means if you need something during your quest, you can have Spike send letters to us," "Ok and what about Feh?" asked Lilith. "She'll be the ones delivering letters to you," said Giovanni. "Ah, so Spike is for sending and Feh is for delivering, makes sense," said Desmond. "Exactly," said Giovanni. "Well nice having you here," said Desmond. "Thanks Des," said Spike. "Anyway, that's it," said Giovanni. "Once you're ready, please set out at once," Desmond looked at Lilith and Spike and nodded. "Well then we're off," said Desmond. "I'm afraid Sharena, Alfonse, and Anna have to stay here with us," said Giovanni. 'Alright, see you soon I guess," said Desmond. "Yes," said Alfonse. "Good luck out there!" cheered Sharena. So Desmond, Lilith, and Spike said their goodbyes and walked out with Peach, Asgore, Reimu, and Illya.