This is a little "pet project" of mine, a Sega/Nintendo crossover fic called "Smash Bros. Legends", or SBL for short. It originally started as another Sonic/Mario crossover story which later grew into something completely different.
Spoiler: SBL1 Story Differences (Compared to most fanfics)
-Much like the Smash Bros. games, SBL feat. characters from both Sega and Nintendo games, though the characters from Sega are more varied compared to Nintendo (I wanted to avoid overexposure of Nintendo's cast of already popular characters). I wanted to try to reintroduce several classic Sega characters to the new generation of gamers, like the cast from "Streets of Rage" and "Comix Zone". -SBL1 will focus primarily on the SMB (Mario & Luigi) and the classic Sonic Team (Sonic, "Tails", and maybe Knuckles; Knux was not considered during the making of the story). Most of the modern StH cast was left out, mostly because most classic StH fans are more or less disgusted by them. -Unlike most fanfics that have Sonic and co. travelling to Nintendo-based locales, SBL starts off with the Mario Bros. in South Island (a familiar name to StH fans) after battling Giga Bowser (SSB:Melee). The first part of the story revolves around their quest to find their way back to the Mushroom Kingdom, as well as their encounter with Sonic (who mistakens Mario to be the "red arsonist" wreaking havok in South Island...more on that later. -As a fan of both SatAM and the modern StH games (mostly just SA1), I wanted to use both Eggman/Robotnik designs. However, most modern gamers will not recognize the SatAM version, nor will they relate to the name "Robotnik". I also wanted to retain SatAM Robotnik's presence and feel that classic fans have enjoyed in both the comics and the TV series. So, for SBL, these two characters are portrayed as two different entities, hinting of several alternate universes. On a side note, these two characters never meet/communicate with each other in SBL. -With the exception of a few fics (like SMBZ), most Sonic/Mario fanfics pit the two icons against the other, often for no apparent reason. Most of the time, Sonic is portrayed as the "villian" in these fics, causing trouble for Mario and the gang. Even though these two would never fight each other with out a good reason, we fans would like nothing more than to pit these two gaming legends against each other. So, I decided to find a reason to their battle. This led to my own interpretation of the fan character "Somari" from a NES game of the same name. Since the creators of the game have not identified themselves (other than "Somari Team"), this character is fair game IMO. However, the "Somari" persona is part of another character of my own creation... -When I first started this project, I wanted to create a unique villian for the SBL story, one that was neither a part of the Sega or Nintendo universe....or any other video game for that matter. I did not want make an out-of-character story where the typical baddie takes the reins as the chief mastermind over a full-scale plan like this. Don't worry; Bowser and Eggman are still featured in SBL, though their role is not as significant as in previous incarnations. So, I created EGIX, a character based on my online ID, "EliteGamerX", and inspired by my personal ideals and views of modern and classic/traditional video gaming.
Below is a basic outline of how the first story arc shall go. It was originally drawn out in a "game" format, w/ ideas for several alternate endings, boss battles, and other info. This was the only fairly spoiler-free file I have at the moment, though the names/titles may give away some details.
Spoiler: SBL: Initial Story Outline (still in progress!)
[]Smash Bros.: Legends - "Level" Outline[] Introduction: This is a rough draft to the fanfic, "Smash Bros.: Legends", loosely based on the SSB franchise and inspired partly by "Super Mario Bros. Z". Because it was initially designed as a "game", each event and/or chapter has been divided into "Acts" or "Levels".
+Act I: New Game+ Area 000 - Final Destination Level 1: Decisive Battle Boss: Bowser~ Giga Bowser Note: Area 000 is intended to be a tutorial level. However, just like the "demo" boxing match w/ Axel Gear in the Sega Genesis version of "Sparkster", defeating the boss will help you get to the best ending.
Area 001 - South Island Level 1: Enter - Eggman Level 1 Boss: Eggman~ Egg Bomber
Level 2: Red VS Blue Level 2 Boss: Sonic/Mario (based on character chosen)
Area 002 - East City Level 1, Part 1: High-Speed Shuffle Level 1 SubBoss: E.City Gang~ Bike Gang Level 1 Boss (MUST DEFEAT Level 1 Boss!!!): Eggman~ Egg Cruiser
Level 1, Part 2: Fighting in the Streets Level 1A Boss: Shiva~ Ult. Level 1B SubBoss: E.City Gang~ Street Fight Level 1B Boss, Part 2: Shiva~ Basic
Level 2: Pathway to the Syndicate Level 2 Boss: E.City Gang~ Elevator Gauntlet
Level 3: The Big Boss Level 3A Boss (Must have defeated Level 1A Boss): Mr. X Level 3B Boss (Must have lost to Level 1 SubBoss or Level 1 Boss): Shiva~ Ult.
Level 4: Syndicate Showdown Level 4 Boss (Must have defeated Level 3A Boss): Mr. X & Shiva
Act I Endings- Ending A- "You Are The Bad Guy!" Prerequisites: -Do not collect any of the Chaos Emeralds. -Lose in first encounter w/ Shiva. -Accept Mr. X's offer. Kill partner, or die to recieve Ending A (your "partner" will be the "bad guy).
Ending B- "A New Day..." Prerequisites: -Do not collect any of the Chaos Emeralds. -Lose in first encounter w/ Shiva. -Decline Mr. X's offer. Defeat Mr. X to recieve Ending B.
Act II- "Continue" Prerequisites: -Collect at least 1 Chaos Emerald. -During Mr. X & Shiva battle, defeat Shiva first to unlock an extended scene.
Act II: Continue Area 003 - Mushroom Kingdom Level 1: Trouble at Peach Castle Level 1A Boss: Bowser~ Normal Bowser Level 1B Boss: Mortus
Level 2: The Crimson Arsonist Level 2 Boss: Somari
Area 004 - Diamond City Level 1: Money is #1! Level 1 SubBoss: Wario Level 1 Boss (must have obtained Mushroom Kingdom Chaos Emerald): WarioMan
Level 2: Dark Sentinel Level 2 Boss: Vectorman Black
Area 005 - Egg Destroyer~ Launch Base Level 1: Infiltrating the Base Level 1 Boss: Eggman~ Egg Robo Mk. II
Level 2: Showdown w/ Mortus Level 2 Boss: Mortus
Level 3: Eggman's Last Stand Level 3 Boss: Eggman~ Egg Robo Mk. III
Area 006 - Egg Destroyer Level 1: The Iron-Fisted Tyrant Boss: Robotnik
Act II Endings: Ending C: "The Garlic 'Avenger'" Prerequisites: -Fight and lose to WarioMan.
Ending D: "The End...?" Prerequisites: -Defeat Egg Robo Mk. III w/ less than 5 Chaos Emeralds.
Ending D.1: "Plan B" Prerequisites: -Defeat WarioMan. -Defeat Egg Robo Mk. III w/ less than 5 Chaos Emeralds.
Ending E: "Robotnik Returns" Prerequisites: -Defeat Egg Robo Mk. III w/ 5 or more Chaos Emeralds. -Fight and lose to Robotnik.
Ending F: "Victory!" Prerequisites: -Do not fight WarioMan. -Defeat Robotnik w/ less than 7 Chaos Emeralds.
Ending F.1: "System Restart" Prerequisites: -Do not fight WarioMan. -Defeat Robotnik w/ all 7 Chaos Emeralds.
Act III: Finale: Prerequisites: -Fight and defeat WarioMan. -Fight and defeat Robotnik.
Act III: Finale Area 007 - Wireframe Battlefield Level 1-2: Digital Gauntlet Level 1 Boss: Master Hand (Left Hand) Level 2 Boss: Master Hand
Level 3: One More Obstacle Level 3A Boss (must have all 7 Chaos Emeralds): Somari Level 3B Boss (must have less than 7 Chaos Emeralds): Crazy Hand & Master Hand
Level 4: That Which Holds The Strings Level 4 Boss (must have defeated Level 3A Boss): Crazy Master
Area 008 - Lost Sanctuary Level 1: The Final Battle, Part 1 Boss: EGIX~ "Gunslinger"
Area 009 - Final Destination Level 2: The Final Battle, Part 2 Boss: EGIX~ Final
Act III Endings: Ending G: "Only A Dream" Prerequisites: -Defeat WarioMan. -Defeat Robotnik w/ less than 7 Chaos Emeralds. -Defeat Crazy Hand & Master Hand.
Ending H: "Game Over" Prerequisites: -Fight and lose to EGIX~ Final.
Ending I: "Brave New World" Prerequisites: -Defeat EGIX~ Final.
Spoiler: Smash Bros. Legends II
Rather than leave the story as is, I decided to make another chapter to the series, picking up right where the SBL1 left off. While many of the characters return, the story is mostly centered on EGIX and his backstory, which will further explain his reasons behind the events in SBL1 and bring closure to the series. Unlike the first arc, SBL2 is much longer and will include characters from several anime. Which characters (game and anime) will be feature and how they will be incorporated into the story is still being considered. SBL2 is not yet completed, so any ideas are good ideas right now.
I'm usually hesitant when it comes to posting my ideas on the 'net, fearing that someone may try to steal it and make it "their own", but I've come to a point where I need to hear what everyone else thinks (I've hit a "writer's/artist" block:(). I was hoping I can get some input based on the information I am showing to you all, and hopefully enough interest to get me to jump start the series. As for the medium (animated/SWF movie, sprite comic, fanfic), I would like to make an animated version, but I lack the knowledge to pull it off, not to mention the sprites from each respective game. Most of them will have to be edited or custom-made anyway, which is a pretty painstaking process. Also, I'd like to try to portray the characters as close to the actual material as much as possible, so any information that may help flesh them out (Sonic, Mario, etc.) will be most appreciated.
Thank you.
-EliteGamerX
Wii Code: 2249-0584-6376-4379 Brawl Code: 1289-8098-6633/EGX Mario Kart Wii: 2105-9059-1291
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