//------------------------------// // Chapter 10: The Hunt // Story: Super Smash Bros. Ultra Force (Condensed Version) // by FandomPlays1234 //------------------------------// Joker led Lilith past several more U.S.E. guards that were searching a villager's house. They sneaked their way past a couple more that ran past them. "How much further?" asked Lilith. "Just a couple more blocks," said Joker. He led Lilith into a nearby alleyway, not noticing the figure standing several feets away from them. The figure watched them from behind the mask that concealed their face as they spoke into the mic. "I found them," they said. "Good," responded a male voice. "Is it the renegade changeling we've heard about?" "Yes," they answered. "Well done, keep an eye on them," said the voice. "We want to make sure that U.S.E. doesn't interfere with their goals," "Understood," she said. A small click could be heard as she looked in the direction of the alleyway. "Keep an eye on them huh?" a smile formed on her face as she followed after them. "Well here we are," said Joker. Lilith took a glance at the crumbling building in front of her. Like every other building in the town, the walls were cracked, windows were shattered and black vines crawled all over the walls. "Geez looks like it had better days," said Lilith. "Yeah no kidding," said Joker. He walked up to the gates and pulled on it. The gates creaked loudly as they slowly opened. "Ladies first," said Joker. Lilith rolled her eyes as she walked through. Joker walked up to the door and knocked. Lilith looked around her surroundings as they waited. After a while a voice on the other end responded. "Who is it?" asked the voice. "My name is Joker, is Stephen Strange available?" he asked. The door creaked open but stopped due to a chain lock. Curiously Joker and Lilith looked through the crack as a pair of eyes stared back at them. "What business do you have with Dr. Strange?" asked a man's voice. "There's something we would like to discuss with him about," answered Joker. For a moment, the person on the other side said nothing but eventually closed the door. The sound of chains rattling could be heard on the other end. Eventually the door opened all the way as a man in a blue robe and red cape appeared. A large brown belt was tied around his waist and a small golden pendent hung around his neck. "Come on in," he said as he walked back in. Joker and Lilith looked at each other before entering the house. Asgore walked up to the gate of the old laboratory as Reimu cautiously eyed their surroundings. Asgore hit a button on the gate and waited. After a while a woman's voice picked up. "He, hello?" she asked. "Alphys , are you there?" asked Asgore. "King Asgore, is that you?" the voice stuttered. "Alphys please, can you let us in?" Asgore asked. "There's something I want to talk to you about," "Uh yeah, hang on let me open the gates," said the voice. The intercom clicked off as the old rusty gates creaked open. "Can those gates be any more annoying than it already is?" asked Reimu covering her ears. "It must be the rust," said Asgore. "Could this be the effect of that mysterious aura?" "We're about to find out," said Reimu. Asgore nodded as he walked through with Reimu. As the gates closed shut, they failed to notice a tall figure standing on top of one of the buildings. Their titanium based claws clamped together as they watched the two enter the lab. The figure placed his claws over the earpiece as a incoming call came in. "Did you find them?" asked a man's voice. "Yes sir," he answered. "They've entered the lab," "Hmm fools, I bet they think they can escape with the professor," sneered the voice. "Would you like me to engage?" he asked. "No, unless we get approval from General Zenith, you are to remain on watch for them," answered the voice. "Understood, I'll be watching from outside the lab," he said. "Be careful Prowler, Zenith is depending on us," said the voice. "I know, I'll be sure to do this right," he said. The microphone clicked off as the masked spy jumped off the building. The dimly lit room grew dark as the screen turned off. The man slipped the hologram into his pocket and returned to the next room where the others were waiting. "Well what he say Mephilas?" asked Iggy. "He said he was going to watch them from outside the lab," answered Mephilas. "Hasn't Prowler been getting a lot of action lately?" asked Kamoshida. "I agree, we should be out there catching those freaks!" exclaimed Larry. "Calm yourself fool," sneered Sakuya. "I can't believe I have to deal with you kids," "Hey papa said you better be nice or he's reporting you to General Zenith," said Morton. Sakuya clenched her teeth. "Why you little," she hissed. "That's enough Sakuya," ordered Remilia. "Leave them be," "Yes mistress Remilia," said Sakuya. "Why exactly did I get put with you guys again?" asked Loki. "General Zenith's orders," answered Mephilas. The Werewolf growled as it stood next to him. "Hmph, if I wasn't a flower, I would've gone out on my own by now," groaned Flowey. "I don't think any of us would want to be here at this moment," said Wendy. At that moment, the doors opened as Zenith entered followed by Dracula and Adele. "General Zenith," said Mephilas. "We got word from Commander Zo," said Zenith. "What did he say?" asked Flowey. Zenith walked over to the table and placed a small black jewel in the shape of the U.S.E. logo and pushed down on the circle. The center circle slid opened as a holographic version of three figures appeared. The man in the center wore black chest armor in the shape of a skull and leg armor of the same color. He wore a black cape with the U.S.E. logo imprinted on it. A purple U.S.E. logo was imprinted on his chest armor and a large black scythe was slung over his shoulder. He had glowing red eyes that was so intimidating, that even the noisy Koopalings quieted down. To his right was a skeletal version of Bowser with glowing yellow eyes and on his left was a large purple beast with glowing yellow eyes and a long tail that ended with a sharp barb. "Commander," said Mephilas. "Mephilas, how has things been over there?" asked Zo. "So far so good," answered Mephilas. "Very good," said Zo. "Right now, Lord Drigma is working desperately to bring back Ultra but recently he couldn't focus," "Why's that?" asked Mephilas. "Something's been bothering him, my guess is the legendary hero everyone's been talking about," suggested Zo. "Well no worries Commander," said Mephilas. "My men are working to put an end to his activities," "Hmph very good," said Zo. "Lord Drigma trusts you, don't let him down," "Yes sir," said Mephilas. "Is that all?" "No, it would appear that a new challenger has revealed itself," said Zo. "Who is it?" asked Mephilas. "I won't say who they are," said Zo. "But I will tell you they are pretty sneaky when it comes to things like this,"