//------------------------------// // what if...6 // Story: tales from the multiverse as read by Echatu. // by dudebladeX //------------------------------// "Well, Thanks to the first, and possibly Only viewer, this story has yet to die. So, we here at BladeXinc. are pleased to welcome the new short story of What if Video Games Existed in Equestria? Thank you for your patience, This has been Echatu, and I'm going to a co-worker's funeral... I don't know why I'm going, he'll probably be resurrected eventually, but, hey, it's Uatu, the guy responsible for making sure Galactus didn't attack solely inhabited worlds. This is Echatu, in my Mourning clothes, out." <~> "Twily! " Shining Armor called, "It's almost bedtime! finish up your Pony mons Game, and get ready for bed!" "I gotta train for Princess Celestia's Pony'mon tournament! I need to breed the 'perfect Kangaskahn" She said. "Which, I might remind you is in two months! you'll have plenty of time to finish training and or breeding." "But-but, I have to work on my move set!, the Flamethrower needs more reach!" she complained. "I thought you were on a mission to breed the 'perfect Kangaskahn'." Shining pointed out. "Aw-but-wha-I... fine. You win." she Lamented. Shining Armor saw his little sister walk out of the family game room, ever since she lost to the supposedly gifted 'Manes Tor-om' she had forgotten about actually having fun and more focused on 'competitive playing'. He remembered when his sister looked forward to the next Pony'mon,Legend of Epona, and Super Cavallino Sisters and would invite him to play, or take turns. Now, she no longer cared for the plot, and was only focused on beating the game and not even bothering to look for various Easter eggs, or little side-quests anymore. She simply wanted to win. How do I get her to have fun again? he wondered. he remembered when she yelled at a couple of little foals who were playing Pony'mon to stop having fun, and how it was a numbers game and such. He also remembered all the Eevees she left in the PC box just because they weren't the right nature, and such for her Umbreon. He also remembered the fond Nicknames she'd give them as well, like 'Zap' for her Joltik that even when it turned into a Garvantula, she still kept the nickname. and of course there was her personal favorite, Noctowl, that she constantly gave the nickname of 'Owlowiscious'. It was practically her ace, but now, it just sits in the PC box, never to zen headbutt anyone again. He needed help, and he knew just where to get it. "Okay, so I didn't have an actual plan in mind, but you were her online friend when she used to play Pony'mon, right?" he asked, currently hanging onto the basket of the hot-air balloon for life. "Yeah, so?" Rainbow Dash asked, "What does that have to do with anything?" "I need you to convince her to start playing for fun again." Shining replied as the rainbow maned mare helped him back int his basket. "How? she'll only listen to the Princess, and even then, she'll have to be beaten by her to do it. Have you seen her team? it's virtually unstoppable! Togekiss, Agislash, Greninja, Forteress, Umbreon, AND a Kangaskahn with its freaking Mega Stone!" The mare complained "But it's still possible, right?" Shining asked, hopeful. "I guess, but you'd still need a team that essentially a direct opposite to hers, or something. But to be honest, I just want my friend back, I want to introduce her to my other friends, Pinkie Pie, Applejack, Rarity, and Fluttershy..." She lamented. "Don't worry," Shining comforted, "I think I may know someone who can get me into contact with the Princess..." Shining said. "So, let me get this straight..." Princess Celestia went on to a chained up Shining Armor, "You broke into my castle, tripped the security alarm, tried to steal some random-ass vase, and deliberately crash into my guards, just so you could talk to me?" Shining, simply said "Yes" as the Celestia unchained him. "I'd say you were one of my more psychotic suitors if you had tried to declare your love for me." the tall mare deadpanned. "Look, I know you're planning to battle the winner of the tournament in a couple months." he continued, "But my sister hasn't played for fun in a long time since she lost to that 'Manes Tor-om' mare." he said. "You mean my sister?" Celestia asked. "YOU HAVE A SISTER?" the stallion half-asked, half-yelled in disbelief. "Wow, and I thought the 'Royal Canterlot voice had died out..." She muttered to herself. "Yes, Mister Armor, I have a sister by the name of Luna, she was the creator of the holiday 'Nightmare Night' and was the author of many horror novels. Under the alias of 'Nightmare Moon'. Haven't you noticed that 'Manes Tor-om' is an anagram of that?" she explained. "N-No..." Shining said, now feeling stupid. "Huh, thought it was obvious, but anyways, she's going to be at a convention after a dignitary meeting in the Crystal Empire, so your little sis won't be able to get payback if that's what you're worried about." Celestia said. "Not even close, but a now-mutual friend of hers said that she may listen to you about having fun if you beat her." "Alright, I'll get out my faithful team. and I'll hope to see you there, You have enough courage to break in here, and enough faithfulness to your loved ones for several ponies; with the right training, you'd make an excellent captain of the royal guard" she said sending him out with a smile and enough bits to catch the next bus home. ...2 Months Later... Battle after battle, Twilight rose through the rankings, easily defeating ponies like Vinyl 'Fill-E' Scratch, and Newcomers Bulk 'Snowflake' Biceps. until she reached the final match: Celestia. "With all due respect Princess, but I am disappointed, that Tor-om mare isn't here, and I was hoping for a rematch, not a battle against you." Twilight said. Celestia merely raised an eyebrow at this, "Well, I hope I don't disappoint you, young Sparkle. but let us cut to the chase. It's time to battle!" The Fight began and the scoreboard was up high dictating the events of the match as a play-by-play announcer would announce each and every turn with commentary in it and everypony was watching in anticipation (the verb, not the ability, though one colt did make a joke about it) Twilight vs. Celestia "Twilight opens up with Forteress, male. equipped with Leftovers, with Spikes, Stealth Rock, Struggle Bug, and Iron Defense. While the Princess is starting out with a Torkoal, Nicknamed 'volcantle', Shell Armor for the Ability, also equiped with leftovers, and has Shell Smash, Eruption, Amnesia, and Rapid Spin. Looks like Twilight's plan of setting up entry hazards has been nulled. Oh, and Celestia opens with a Shell Smash! Increasing her attack, special attack and speed at the expense of defense." The MC said taking a quick sip of her drink and turning to her partner, who was concentrating on the fight and said, "This is turning out to be quite the nail-biter, am I right?" "What nails?" the other mare asked. "Never mind... And Twilight appears to be going for a Stealth Rock, maybe she's trying to goad her opponent into using up Rapid Spin? it's common knowledge that Twilight carries a ghost-Type and thus, can evade the effects of Rapid spin!" The other MC spoke up, "This would be a really great time for a montage. It was down to the final 'mons on both sides. Both sent out their mightiest ones they had. "GO! Kangaskahn!" Twilight called. "GO! Shazam!" Celestia Called her Alakazam to the field. "Both Combatants have called their mightiest to the field, both equipped with a mega stone, Alakazam has psycho cut, focus blast, protect, and recover whilst Kangaskahn is fighting with dizzy punch, power-up punch, chip away and crunch. What. Will. Happen?" Twilight selected the 'Mega Evolve option and subsequently selected crunch. as Celestia quickly selected a move that nopony got a chance to see. Kangaskahn Mega Evolved and became Mega Kangaskahn. "Oh! and it looks like little Twily has this one in the bag! what has the princess done though? Alakazam has a higher speed stat- Oh wait!" Shazam used Protect. Kangaskahn used Crunch! Shazam protected itself! "My turn." Celestia said to the filly who was sitting in disbelief, what... what did I do wrong? this shouldn't have happened... Twilight merely selected a random attack, knowing this was the end. Shazam Mega Evolved into Mega Alaamazam! Shazam Traced Kangaskahn's Parental Bond! Shazam used Focus Blast! it's supper effective Kangaskahn fainted! Celestia wins. "Now, remember, my little ponies," Celestia announced after the crowning of the new champion, "It doesn't matter if you win or lose, it's about having fun, making new friends, and the adventures you have on the way." Everypony cheered even louder. Twilight trotted up to the larger mare, "I understand now, you weren't playing to win, you were playing to have fun weren't you?" she asked. she got her answer when Celestia gave her a smile. "Heh, I should've known." "If it's all the same to you, Twilight, I'd love to battle again, just for fun though, no fancy titles or awards or anything, just bring together some friends, and have a good ol' time. How's that sound?" "It sounds great princess, I'll get stronger with my friends, and maybe one day, I'll beat you." Twilight said standing proud. "I'll be looking forward to it Twilight" Celestia concluded. <~> Echatu, who had gotten back fro Uatu's Funeral, came back in time to see the ending. "You know, sometimes I forget why we buy video games in the first place: to have fun, and have fun with friends. Enjoy the new Smash Bros everybody, and to Brawl in the Family, you touched our hearts. Thank you, and fare thee well."