[Mr. Game & Watch]

The world outside the gates of the Life Sphere seemed to be much gloomier on this day than any other. The sky was covered with clouds that looked to be smoke since they were so grey and dull. The sun was barely visible and gave off very little light, but it was enough for anyone who didn’t have night vision to see what was ahead of them well enough. Black Doom’s sea star looking eye waited at the gates for the heroes he had enlisted for this rescue mission. He seemed so ominous and emotionless as he floated next to the open gate.

Black Arms Operative, BEGIN!

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Red stepped out into the plains of this dark land, glancing his eyes left and right over rubble strewn across the ground with minerals and other substances scattered. He walked out from the barrier of the Life Sphere provided by the large gate and squared his shoulders, arching his eyebrows, and looked ahead of him toward his objective.

The area was intimidating as well as the figure, though not their real body, before him. Here, he knew, was not safe in the slightest and there was a higher risk of the virus. He came to help, though, and he would fight his best along with his teammates.

He looked around at his teammates at the thought and sought three variously skilled members. One out of the three he knows he has seen before, however the others he was vaguely aware of who they were. The tall man with a green hat and overalls, he has seen... Luigi, if he can remember correctly. Yes, he was one of the people who helped revive everyone after the large impact Tabuu made to turn everyone into a trophy. As for the others, one a girl with pink hair pulled into two ponytails at the side with pink ribbon and the other a purplish blue female fox, he drew blanks. However, he was sure they would eventually have time to interact during the mission.

The sweat on his brow slid slowly down his cheek, taunting him and reminding him of the severity of what he would now enter into. He held onto the strap of his yellow backpack, feeling the presence of his pokeballs, his hand gripping it tightly, telling himself he was ready.

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They were outside. The land was dark, yet shone like a beacon compared to the broken soul of Kursed. Her life had ended years ago, all that remained was existence. A cold, worthless yet angry existence. Her eyes darted from rock to rock, watching every shadow for movement, for an ambush could come from anywhere. Despite this, her staff was still holstered, extended against her scantily-clad back. She was confident enough that she could draw it in time, should the need arise.

But what of the other four? The angel had left them, to be replaced by a kid in a cap and another with pigtails. Their party had two kids and a green idiot with them. That and the client. Someone like Kursed should have fretted about the quality of their party but she didn't. Her past life had shown her many skilled young pilots. The fallen one may have hated them all now, but she still recognised their competency in combat. Perhaps the same could be same of these four?

A small cloud of dust formed at her feet. "So, which of us is going to lead this squad, or are we to run about like headless chickens?" Her voice had an air of impatience to it. Whilst she was a competent solo agent, her former life had taught her the importance in a hierarchy when working in a squad. Fox had been competent on the field of battle. It was off it that he had been a fool.

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At that moment, the warrior known as Luigi appeared in front of everyone, sort of landing from out of the sky. He smiled at his fellow allies that had appeared before him. The face of his would more than likely bring excitement throughout the whole group that was their to help. His face showing that he still had hope towards a new future. Luigi decided now was when to speak out when the woman that strongly resembled Fox decided to talk.

" W-well-a ... Maybe I could-a lead us ..?"

[Lucciola]

Mari had been standing alone with everyone else waiting at this dark and gloomy gate, she'd been all around her world and a small amount of this place called Li. But she'd yet to see something so ominous as this place, and the figure that had hired them wasn't helping the calmness. The boy in the cap hadn't said a thing, the things on his belt did intrigue her a little though. The fox looking girl that reminded her of a humanoid version of her Noxout, seemed to be as proud as Sapphire was when they first met. Hopefully she'll change over time like Sapphire had, she was still a little stubborn but followed the team either way. But then the man in green, who she'd heard was related to some famous man called Mario. Stammered that he could be leader. It really didn't bother Mari who was leader, she could speak up and lead as she'd lead he monsters to victory on numerous occasions.

Speaking of her monsters, Rarge had taken a run around the area to check for danger. While Nephite was high on the walls stalking the barrier, for any further hostile inclinations. Her biggest monster Grey Bark had taken position nearby, making itself blend in as a tree. Shaking it's leafy hair, Grey Bark got up and walked up behind Mari. Shaking it's head again, a flower feel from it's foliage and into Mari's hand "Thank you Grey Bark" expressed Mari. She put the flower above her ear and looked at the others "Well, whoever commands better choose quickly. It's not safe to stand out here." proclaimed Mari, she was a racer first and foremost which meant she didn't want to do things slowly and this was a time sensitive mission.

[Mr. Game & Watch]

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The area around the group of quiet, extremely quiet. It seemed out of place since they were on the other side of the great gate. Doom’s Eye didn’t like it since his trip toward the Life Sphere was not nearly as silent as it was now. No matter, he’d been waiting out here for a while now so if anything was to ambush them it would have done so a long time ago. His single eye glanced over at the group of unique individuals as they’re final member had arrived. His boneless body descended down toward ground level gently as he moved closer toward his squad.

“It is a pity that Shadow couldn’t come. The four of you will do though, I suppose.” The creature spoke however it was uncertain where exactly his voice came out of his body. Doom’s singular eye shifted toward Luigi when he suggested that he would lead. “No, none of you shall lead. I will guide you there. I know where my body lies and I know the way perfectly. You all will follow, but it is a long walk. Don’t get caught and try not to become infected because for every soldier we lose they gain another” the thing droned on with a stale taste of apathy. Anyone familiar with Black Doom wouldn’t really see this as out of the ordinary.

“Don’t get lost” he commanded before shooting back up into the sky. The dark purple sea star turned itself around so that its pure yellow eye was staring back at them. It slowly flew backwards so that it would be easy for the group to follow him.

The path that lied ahead of the group was a flat plain that went on for a couple miles. The only place that could hide enemies around here were stray rock and the occasional patch of tall grass that wasn’t dead which were few and far in between. This area was made to be flat and clear of obstructions by A.I.M. a very long time ago since there used to be an issue with infected creatures sneaking their way to the front gates. It was very difficult for anything to be stealthy around these parts.

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"Little eager, aren't you there?"

The vixen watched the eye float about. Surely it knew where they are going, but would it provide tactical support? She didn't trust it. It seemed too eager to have them move its way. That was only logical of course, but it was far too eager. She prepared herself for ambush.

Yet something else was going on, subconsciously. The eye reminded her of something, but she couldn't quite remember what. Whatever it looked like, it probably wasn't one. Even still, she was wary. The eye may betray them. But it would be false to say Kursed wasn't used to betrayal. She could cope with that.

[Mr. Game & Watch]

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