Viewtiful Mash

by flawlessvictory20


Episode 01 - Mash the Hero (part 01)

When the light faded, Button found himself high in the sky. He then began to plummet toward the ground.

“Oh man, this is gonna hurt!” he shouted.

He then crashed through some trees before he smashed into the ground with a large thud.

“Eeyup, that one's gonna leave a mark,” he groaned.

Once he was able, Button rose to his hooves and surveyed the area. He could see that he was no longer in the movie theater, but rather a lush jungle.

“Hey, wait a minute...”

He looked up to see the sun shining high about the sky. Once felt the gentle caress of the jungle breeze, the realization hit him like a ton of bricks.

“It can't be! Am I INSIDE THE MOVIE?”

“You are correct, my young friend!” spoke a voice.

“Huh? Who said that?” Button said, as he looked around for the voice.

At that moment, Button saw an orb of light descend rapidly toward him.

“What the heck is that?”

Before it hit the ground, the orb of light hovered in front of Button. Though hesitant at first, Button reached out to touch it. When he did, his surroundings faded to black and a pillar of light appeared in front of him.

“What's going on? Who are you?”

“I am Captain Blue. I am no longer able to fight because I have been defeated. You must take my place, as the new action hero.”

“No way, you're the Captain Blue!” Button said a little excited. “I can't believe I'm meeting the real Captain Blue! Hey, can I get your autograph?”

“What? No, I am already gone. I beg of you to take up the torch of justice, young hero. The world is in danger! Your marefriend is waiting for you.”

“Sweetie Belle? Where is she?”

“She is in the fortress of the evil group known a Jadow. You'll have to travel throughout Movieland in order to save her.”

“But how can I-”

It was then a device descended from the pillar. It was light gray metal band with a V shaped pattern cut out of it. It also had a circular watch with the hands in a V-pattern. As it attached itself to his wrist,Button's eyes widened in awe.

“No way...is this-”

“Correct my young friend. It is indeed a V-Watch! Take it, and fulfill your desti-”

“Cool, it's a genuine V-Watch! I've always wanted to have one of these!”

“Yes...well go young hero, and save Movieland.”

“You got it, Captain!”

Once the light faded, Button found himself back in the jungle and the orb was gone.

“I guess I better get going!

With a cocky smile, Button then ran into the jungle.

This is going to so awesome, he thought with glee.

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Meanwhile, somewhere deep in the heart of Movieland, Sweetie Belle lay unconscious in a cage. As she began to stir, she heard faint voices talking.

“I just don't understand why we need the girl for our plans?” spoke one voice.

“How should I know?” argued another voice.

“It's not our place to question our leader, but to merely to follow,” spoke a deep, commanding voice.

Sweeite Belle the slowly opened her eyes.

“Huh, where am I?” asked Sweetie Belle.

She then looked to see the eyes various figures cloaked in shadows turn toward her.

“Looks like...she's...uh...up,” one voice mentioned.

“Ya think? Man, ya so stupid at times y'know,” spoke another voice with an urban accent.

“Who are you guys?” asked Sweetie Belle, a little scared.

Just then, a colossal dark figure walked toward the cage. The others bowed in respect as it walked by. Sweetie Belle recognized it as the same being who kidnapped her.

“You!” she gasped.

“Welcome, my dear,” the figure spoke.

“Where have you taken me?” she asked.

“You're in the fortress of the Jadow Organization. We are the rulers of this realm,” he explained.

“And what do you want with me?”

To this, the figure merely chuckled.

“All in good time, child. But for now, we hope you enjoy your stay here. We have the best entertainment.”

The figure snapped to reveal a large screen that showed Button running through a jungle.

“Button!”

“Indeed, that young colt's on his way to rescue you.”

A small smile appeared on her face.

“R-Really?”

Just then, a large bat emerged from the shadows. He had dark brown fur with light brown abdomen, white eyes, and sharp fangs/claws. He wore three silver earrings on his right ear, a black belt with a silver buckle and black pants.

“Don't seem too happy girl,” he said with a snort. “He won't be making it out of my jungle alive.”

“What was that?” Sweetie replied.

“You heard me, girl!” he hissed.

“Who in Equestria are you?” Sweetie asked.

“My name is Charles the Third. But that's Master Charles to you,” he snorted. “My lord, allow me handle this whelp. I'll be sure to make quick work of him.”

“Very well, Charles. But do not fail me!” barked the leader.

“You can count on me my liege!” Charles spoke with confidence.

With that, a portal opened up behind him. He turned into a group of bats and flew into the portal which closed behind. Their leader then turned to Sweetie Belle.

“Let's just see how strong your little coltfriend is...” he darkly spoke.

Sweetie then turned her attention to the screen.

Button...

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In a crypt, deep within the jungle, Charles began to plot how he would eliminate the young colt. As he observed the colt through his mystical mirror.

“There are so many ways to choose...” he chuckled.

Just then, he came up with devilish plan.

“Why waste my time with this loser, when I have minions to do it for me?” he grinned.

He then snapped his claw. Back in the jungle, Button looked around to see if he could find some sort of path out of the jungle.

“Man, it seems like I've been running forever. How big is this jungle anyways?” he whined.

Just then, he was stopped by a bright flash that appeared in front of him.

“What in Equestria?” he said, as he shielded his eyes.

When the light faded, he saw a strange robot-like creature appear before him. It had an infrared left eye, a large shutter right eye, and an agaped mouth. It wore a light gray skin-like suit with striped arms and legs, and a belt with a Jadow emblem buckle.

“What the heck are you?” asked Button.

As he watched his prey from crypt under his mansion, Charles telepathically gave his orders.

“Now, my minion! Destroy him!”

It then looked around the surrounding area before looking at Button. Once it saw him, the robot's infrared eye began to glow.


“Uh-oh...” Button gulped.

With a metallic shriek, the robot lunged at Button.

“Whoa!” Button exclaimed

At the last moment, he rolled under the bot to prevent himself from being tackled. When it hit the ground, it quickly got up and turned it's attention back to Button.

“I don't know what you are, but you pick the wrong colt to get into a fight with,” huffed Button, before revealing his V-Watch.

“That fool has a V-Watch?!” shouted Charles in disbelief.

“Now, let's get it on! V-Watch...activate!”

He then made a dramatic fighting pose. Confused, the robot stood there and waited for something to happen. Unfortunately for Button nothing ever did.

“He can't be serious?” Charles mocked.

“What the- Nothing happened? I was suppose to change into this awesome hero!”

He then tried it again.

“V-Watch...activate!”

Once again nothing happened.

“This is getting embarrassing,” Charles faceclawed.

Why isn't working?! Maybe it's a different phrase... Button thought.

He then dug into the vast knowledge of animated series and video games to try an figure out what it could be. As the lifted his arm in the air high in the air and struck another action pose.

“SPOON!”

Still the V-Watch didn't activate. The robot grew even more confused.

That didn't work either? Time to bring out the my secret weapon!

With no other options left, Button resorted to his 'go to' phrase. The one he was sure would activate the V-Watch. With the utmost confidence, he struck a final pose and boldly proclaimed,

“It's Morphin' Time!”

A gentle breeze blew through the area, and still nothing happened. After a few seconds, Button realized that he never asked Captain Blue how to activate the V-Watch.

“I grow tired of his antics. Minion, destroy him!” ordered Charles.

With great speed the robot obeyed it's master an charged its prey.

“Oh, crap!” exclaimed Button.

When it reached Button, the bot threw a hard punch toward his muzzle. Out of instinct, Button ducked underneath the attack and caused the robot to spin around.

Whoa! How'd I do that? thought Button.

Once it regained its composure, the robot swept his leg to deliver a kick. Once again on instinct, Button leapt a few inches off the ground to avoid the kick. And as before the robot spun around, which caused it to wobble from dizziness.

“Now's my chance!” said Button.

He delivered a three hit combo attack that sent the bot crashing into a nearby tree. It was immediately destroyed on impact and disappeared in a puff of smoke.

“Oh yeah! I think I'm getting good at this hero thing.”

“Hmm, he managed to beat one eh? Let's see him handle three,” Charles spoke, before he snapped his claws.

As Button was about to move on, three more flashes of light appeared, and with it three more of those robots.

“Oh, come to join the party? This let's dance!”

The robots then surrounded him on all sides. After a brief standoff, the first bot charged in with a punch. Like before, at the last moment he ducked under the punch and then delivered a swift kick to it's stomach. As it was sent flying, another came behind him with a sweeping kick to which Button leapt up to dodge. As he landed on the ground, the last one threw a punch, to which Button dodged as well. And while they were still dazed, delivered the roundhouse kick to one and an uppercut to the other. They all then disappeared upon hitting the ground.

“Now I'm getting the hang of this,” grinned Button.

Button then continue on through the forest. Back at the crypt, Charles let out an annoyed huff.

“It looks like I underestimated the fool.”

“Master, let me and my boys handle this guy,” spoke a voice from the shadows.

“And you think you'll have better luck, Joker?” asked Charles.

A tall figure shrouded by daekness emerged.

“Consider him finished!” Joker spoke.

“Excellent...” Charles grinned.

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When Button reached a bridge, he is visited by the same orb of light. As before, Button touched the orb; however, this time he came face to face with legendary Captain Blue who hovered about him.

“No way, is it really you!” Button said in disbelief.

“Yes, it is I young hero,” Blue spoke.

“But, how-”

“Though I may have been defeated, my spirit can still go on.”

“Awesome! As expected from the legendary Captain Blue,” grinned Button. “But how do you activate the V-Watch? I've tried and nothing happened.”

“Hmm, interesting....”

“What? What is it?””

“It looks like you haven’t yet awakened to your true powers as a hero.”

“I haven't?”

“It seems a test is in order to see if you are indeed worthy of the V-Watch.”

“”Wait, what do you mean by test?”

Captain Blue then descended to the ground and took a fighting stance.

“Come young hero, I’ll show you how to be a real hero,” Captain Blue stated. “Come and get me!”

Before Button could respond, Captain Blue had charged at him shrouded in an battle aura. With little time, Button was able to dodge at the last second.

Whoa, for an old guy he moves pretty fast thought Button.

He then tried to keep up with Captain Blue's movements, but he was going so fast it looked like there were five of him.

“How am I suppose to-”

“Don't always rely on you eyes in battle, young hero,” Captain Blue instructed. “Trust your hero instincts to find away to hit me.”

“My hero instincts? But-”

Button then remembered when he first fought that robot, his body moved on its own to evade the attacks by pure instinct.

Well, it worked once. Why not try it now?

Button then closed his eyes to listen to Captain Blue's movements. Everything seemed to had slowed down, as if the world itself was in slow motion. He then could sense Captain Blue approaching. Before Blue's punch could land, Button dodged it at the last second and delivered a kick to his back. It was then the V-Watch began to glow with a rainbow light.

“Huh? What is this?” asked Button.

“Excellent, you are indeed worthy of the V-Watch. I can feel that your heroness has been awakened. Now, when you see the V-Watch glow with a rainbow light, say the word, 'Henshin!!!'” he instructed.

Button internally rolled his eyes at how he could activate the V-Watch.

Really? Nah...I got a better way to say it!

It was then Button struck a dynamic action and declared,

Henshin a go-go, baby!!!

With those words spoken, Button's body is shrouded by a bright light. In a flash, he began to transform. His hands and hooves were cover light orange gloves and hoofboots. His donned a skin tight dark grayish-amber unitard with white accents around the neck and black belt with yellow buckle. The V-Watch then launch a V-fin onto the center of Button's forehead, which caused a dark grayish-amber helmet with light orange trim to appear. Finally a long light tangelo scarf came flowing the base of the back of his neck.

“Now that's what I'm talking about!” Button exclaimed.

As Button found himself back in the jungle, he saw some more robots on their way to him. To this he could help but smirk.

“You want some, well come and get it!”