Several days have passed since the Slender Woods Incident, the news about the Ultimate Video Gamer, Y/N L/N, joining Union Academy and the Squid Games were spreading all over the universe. Everyone can hardly wait to see the most famous video gamer competing in the Squid Games. Y/N, however, wasn't thrilled about the Squid Games. He believes that the games are nothing but a blood fest and dishonorable competition because the games can kill anyone and everyone. Fortunately, Tony Stark told him the Squid Games will be much more different than the television series.

Later, today...

Our first opens today on the grounds of the luxurious territory, The Super Smash Bros. Castle. Home of Master Hand & Crazy Hand and The Super Smash Bros. Not only, various video game characters visit there for battle and training but also for spending time with each other and getting along. In the castle's battlefield, Y/N was training with the world famous Super Mario Brothers and Team Sonic. Ever since the announcement of Y/N's invitation to the Squid Games, Master Hand & Crazy Hand decide to let the fighters and their allies to help train him for the games.

"The Super Mario Bros.!" (Mario & Luigi!) (From Plumbers to Builders and Brooklyn Brothers!)

"Sonic the Hedgehog!" (World's Fastest Hedgehog & SEGA's Famous Avatar!)

"Miles 'Tails' Prower!" (Sonic's Best Friend & The Brains of the Team!)

"Knuckles the Echidna!" (Toughest Echidna Around & Guardian of the Master Emerald!)

Knuckles: *Fighting* "Focus on the fight, Y/N! Who knows what opponents you'll face!"

Y/N: *Fighting* "I'm trying to focus but you guys know how to move quickly!"

Sonic: *Fighting* "Less talking, more fighting!"

The Blue Blur used his Homing Attack on Y/N as Knuckles used his fists to punch the hero. Fortunately for our video gamer, he managed to block the echidna and launched him towards Sonic's homing attack after grabbing him. Once he locked on to Knuckles...

Y/N: "Think fast, Knuckles!"

The video gamer threw the hedgehog at the echidna, Knuckles tried to catch Sonic, but it was too late as they collided into each other and their down for a while. They soon got back up and dusted themselves off.

Sonic: "That was pretty good, Y/N!"

Mario: "Come on, Luigi! Our pisano needs lots of battling before the big game!"

Luigi: "Okey-Dokey!"

The brothers performed with the Splash Bros. on Y/N as he took damage but recovered from it.

Y/N: *Groaned in pain* "Okay, that really hurt, but I'm not giving up!"

The gamer transformed into his Wrestler Form and managed to drop kick the two plumbers but they shielded the attacks. Y/N kept punching and kicking and was distracted long enough for a certain two-tailed fox to whip up his tech and run into the fight.

Tails: "Let's see if this works!"

Unaware of his surroundings, Tails fired his Energy Cannon at Y/N but dodged in time and it hit the Mario Bros.!

Tails: *Sweatdropped nervously* "Whoops! Sorry, Mario! Sorry, Luigi!"

Mario: "No problem. We're okey-dokey." *Giving a thumbs up to Tails before getting knocked out*

Luigi: *Dizzy* "Is that you... Satoru?" *Knocks himself out*

Y/N: "Two down, three to go! Come on, guys! Give me a fight, something a lot more difficult!"

Knuckles: *Cracking his fist* "Don't get too cocky like Sonic, Y/N! This is where you rely on your own advanced combat!"

Tails: "Are you sure you can fight the three of us all by yourself?"

Y/N: "Well, if I'm gonna make you guys and the others proud and survive in the Squid Games, I need to train in the most difficult way possible!"

Sonic: "I mean we're already proud of you, Y/N. But if you think you can handle it then it's your funeral!"

Y/N: " I can handle it alright! Come on! Give me everything you've got!"

Sonic: "Okay, but just remember you asked for it."

Sonic proceeded to use the power of the Chaos Emeralds to transform into Super Sonic!

Sonic: "Let's do this... Super Sonic style!!"

Y/N: "You know you're not the only one who can do that!" *Transforms into his Super Sonic Form*

Sonic: "Tails! Knuckles! Get Mario & Luigi to safety! This could be ugly!"

The two nodded as they carried the brothers to the castle's infirmary to heal up.

Sonic: "Ready to do this?"

Y/N: "After you, Sonic!"

The two Super Fighters charged straight and collided into each other. Y/N and Sonic had their hands caught into each other and two began to push each other to see who'll fall back.

Sonic: "Not giving up yet, huh, Y/N?"

Y/N: "Not a chance!"

The Super Video Gamer pushed back the Super Hedgehog and managed to throw his opponent far from him. Super Sonic then charged straight towards Y/N and punched him in the face as he was launched out of the battlefield.

Sonic: "I feel sorry for doing that to you, Y/N."

Y/N: *Feels the pain in his face* T-thats fine. No pain, no gain." *Flies towards Sonic and squares him in the jaw* "Now we're even!"

The daring hero barricaded Sonic with his rapid punches and as he punched the hedgehog up, he finished off with the Omega Blitz and pummeled Sonic down to the ground with a very strong impulse punch. The result of it was a large crater and Sonic deactivated his Super Sonic form.

Y/N: *Deactivates his Super Sonic Form* "Sorry about that, Sonic." *Helps getting Sonic up*

Sonic: *Holding his pain* "No worries, Y/N. You did better than last time."

Y/N: "Come on. I'll take you to the castle's infirmary room."

Y/N carried Sonic to the Castle's infirmary where the residents can be healed for certain injuries. Sonic was currently being treated by the one and only Dr. Mario!

Dr. Mario: "Hmmm... Yes, well it looks like you got a couple of fractured bones. You'll need a couple casts and be put on bed rest to fully heal. It's the only recommendation, I'm afraid."

Sonic: *Sighs* "Oh well. So much for doing another race with ya, Y/N."

Y/N: "I'm sorry, man. I shouldn't have gone overboard like that."

Sonic: "Well, nobody's perfect. Sometimes, you need to take it easy."

Y/N: "I just hope Amy doesn't find out..."

Unfortunately, the girl in question busted through the hospital door and saw the blue hedgehog damaged.

"Amy Rose!" (Hammer Wielding Hedgehog & Obsessed with Sonic!)

Amy: "Sonic!!!" *Rushes over to Sonic* "Who did this to you?!?!"

Sonic: *Stammering* "U-uh, well I don't know, I... I fell down the stairs...?" *Smiled sheepishly*

Y/N: *In guilt* "It was me, Amy. I may or have gone a little overboard during our training..."

Amy: *Building up Anger Aura* "Guess who got a big time out, Y/N!!"

Amy managed to summon her giant Piko Piko Hammer and glared at the hero as backed away in fear.

Dr. Mario: "Please, do this outside."

Y/N: "Gladly! RUN AWAY!!!" *Dashes out of the infirmary*

Amy: *Chases after him* "Get back here!!!!"

French Narrator: "While Y/N avoids Amy and her wrath, let's look at how the other members are doing."

With Gabriel and Gabe...

We open up to see the duo training for the Squid Games. Fortunately, Y/N invited him and his team to join in for the games. Master Hand & Crazy Hand assigned two trainers to work with the duo. Rosalina, Luma and the Ice Climbers agreed to help out Gabreil & Gabe to improve their combat skills.

"Rosalina & Luma!" (Cosmic Explorers & Rosalina; Mother of the Lumas!)

"Ice Climbers!" (Nana & Popo!) (Mountain Climbers & Long-time Nintendo Classics!)

Rosalina: *Battling the duo* "You seemed to be improving since you two started."

Popo: "Nana and I are surprised that you're a hybrid of a plant and a penguin."

Gabriel: "Well the penguin part is just a suit from the Mario games but the plant side is an ailment I had. Thankfully, with training, I was able to feel better than ever before and become incredibly powerful! Like so..." *Shoots Frosty Stinger Shots* "Frosty Stinger Shots!"

The ice climbers avoided the attacks and made ice appear and used their hammers to launch them while Luma launched star bits at the duo and it mixed to form frozen star bits!

Gabriel: "Whoa! Ice Star Bits! There's something you don't see."

Gabe: "I agree! Be careful!"

Gabriel managed to shield himself with his plant powers and the frozen star bits dealt no damage towards them. The petals stopped covering Gabriel as Rosalina charged up Luma for a tackle but Gabe was thrown at Luma and came back like a boomerang while the charge up was stopped. Popo and Nana performed their Blizzard Special Attack by sticking out their hands and shooting out ice in an attempt to freeze the bonneter and his friend which only formed a little frost. The two managed to smack the Ice climber's hands away and jumped back while having chills.

Gabe: "Brrr! It's so cold!"

Gabriel: "Agreed, but not as cold as our own powers!"

Gabriel readied his super move... the Icy Red Laser Beam! He blasted his beam at the four trainers as Rosalina used her up-special to avoid the attack while the Ice Climbers used their blizzard special attack to counter the beam which was working. The beam and the frost caused the four to be at a standstill but in the end, Gabe and Gabriel won due to the Ice Climbers running out of frost in their hands and were frozen in place.

Gabriel: "Sorry about that, guys! Guess that'll keep you busy for a while. Now to deal with Rosalina and Luma!"

Rosalina: "Very impressive, you two, but defeating me will be much more difficult."

Rosalina managed to ready her final smash, The Power Star! Gabe and Gabriel were trying hard not to get hit by the ever growing Star that shot out star bits as well. They got hit once or twice by the star bits and a part of the star gave continuous damage to the Duo the longer they stayed put.

Gabriel: *Groaned in pain* "Man, that hurts!"

Gabe: "Dust yourself off, Gabriel! It's all part of training!"

Gabriel: "Right!" *Pulls out his Smackeral* "Time to finish this!!"

The plant-penguin hybrid charged up his Smackeral and with his perfect timing, he made a direct ice shot at the Cosmic Watcher. While she and Luma were frozen, Gabriel charged up his Icy Red Beam again and was ready to fire but little did he know, the Ice Climbers had broken out of their icy prison just in time. Before Gabriel could fire, He and his bonneter friend were hit with the ice climbers Squall Hammer and knocked Gabriel far from Rosalina and Luma.

Nana: "Should have paid attention, you two!"

Gabriel: "Oh man! It's no use! I'm just too slow to react!" *Gets up*

Gabe: "Well that's why you and I are training..."

Rosalina: "He's right. The more you learn about combat, the better you'll defend yourself and fight. Let's continue your training, shall we?"

With Jack...

Jack was currently shielding himself from several grenades and explosives that were going off. Who was setting these bombs, you ask? Why, it was Metal Gear Solid's protagonist, Solid Snake!

"Solid Snake!" (Special Operations Soldier & Real Name, David!)

Snake: *Hiding in a box* "That force field won't hold forever, kid! I can see it cracking from my hiding spot!"

Jack: "And I can still see you." *Uses his power to blow the box off* "Now I can see you better, Snake."

Snake: "!" *Takes out his bazooka and shoots a missile that he's controlling*

Jack dodged the missile and ran towards Snake as the missile followed but the missle stopped moving as it fell to the floor and blew up and knocked Jack forward a bit and caught him off guard. Snake gave Jack a scorpion kick as he fell and knocked him back onto the ground. Snake hid in the area as he planted an explosive and waited for Jack to get up but it didn't happen. He was confused and concerned that he may have knocked Jack out but he didn't know that Jack was behind him and the other was a decoy. He was about to give a chop to the back of the head but once he did the motion, his arm was grabbed by Snake who turned around and caught him in the act.

Snake: "Clever... But remember to never lower your guard for even a second!"

Snake grabbed Jack by the collar and tossed him away but the master of manipulation managed to stop himself from rolling further away and was panting a little.

Jack: "Guess I have to fight you one on one then."

Jack started running towards Snake and gave himself a little boost as Snake charged towards him as well. When they got close to each other, they began to trade blows with each other. Lots of dodges, kicks, misses, suplexes and punches were traded as they prevented themselves from winning or losing the fight. A while later, the two were barely standing and almost out of breath.

Snake: *Panting* "I have to say... You're good at this."

Jack: *Panting* "Same... to you... Whew!"

Snake was about to land a punch on Jack but his fist was caught and the two fell back as they recovered from all the fighting they were doing.

Snake: *Panting* "Maybe... We should take a break..."

Jack: "Agreed. Let's go get some water." *Stands up and offers his hand to Snake*

Snake: *Takes it and gets up* "Alright then. I have to say that you're good at fighting even without your power."

Jack: "Thank you, sir. I'll do my best in the Squid Games."

The two headed inside Jack's living space for a break and a nice glass of water.

With Nick...

The King of Toons was getting hit a few times by a keyblade and flew back a few inches. He then dodged a Key Bonus Fruit that was thrown at him as he shielded himself from the fire being shot from the blade. These trainers were none other than Sora and Pac-Man!

"Sora!" (Keyblade Hero & Hero of the Light!)

"Pac-Man!" (Ghost Monster Muncher & Y/N's Childhood Hero!)

Sora: "You're getting hit at reaction time but the power of the keyblade is hard to avoid once you get hit."

Nick: "I guess I have to use a little mischief!"

Nick started spinning around and Mischief had manifested after a few minutes.

Mischief: *Gives finger guns* "Hello!!! Pleasure to meet you, my two fine gentlemen!"

Pac-Man: *Thumbs up* "I don't regret training ya. You and Y/N make a great team!" *Throws a power pellet with a trail of smaller pellets and starts eating it*

Mischief: *Dodges* "Woah, that was close! Almost got me, sport!"

Pac-Man: "Actually, worry 'bout Sora more than me."

Sure enough, The Cherry Chomper distracted the Toon King long enough for Sora to call down Thundaga and three lightning bolts came down towards the young boy. Nick managed to evade two of the three bolts but the other lightning bolt hitted him directly with an electric shock. As the shock died down, Mischief is still alive and able to withstand a little of the surge of lightning.

Mischief: *Amped* "E-e-e-e-e-eh... W-w-w-what's up, P-P-Pac?"

Pac-Man: "Nothing much. Just this fire hydrant I'm about to use on ya!" *Summons a fire hydrant and starts attacking it to launch it*

Pac-Man used his side special to launch the hydrant at Mischief and as shook off the electric surge, he got hit by the hydrant, but he gained full of his senses. He then managed to hit the fire hydrant back at Pac-Man who dodged but was distracted long enough to get kicked far back by Mischief.

Mischief: "Hope you call the Fire Department on that one!"

Sora: "Just leave it to my Ice! Blizzaga!!"

Sora shot ice from his Keyblade as the blizzard hit Mischief. Sure enough, Mischief managed to evade the rest of it before he could be fully frozen.

Mischief: *Wearing a big Eskimo coat* "Brrr! That's cold!" *Breaks out of the ice* "Cold as ice!" *Takes out his own sword while wearing a fencing outfit* "Now it's my turn to wield a sword!! Show me your skills, Mr. Sora of Kingdom Hearts!"

Pac-Man: "You need help with him, Sora?"

Sora: "Don't worry, Pac. I got this!"

Pac-Man: "Alrighty! Go get 'em, tiger!"

The keyblade wielder attacked first with the Sonic Blade as Mischief kept trying to evade the three hits but failed in the process and managed to withstand the blows.

Mischief: "Alright that hurt a little! I got my own attacks too!!" *Pulls out a keyblade* "How do you like the look?"

Sora: "So you can copy powers, huh?"

Mischief: "Power replication, baby! Time to fight fire with fire!"

Mischief shot fire from his own keyblade straight towards Sora who was doing the same and resulting in the fire colliding and nothing happening with them standing in place for a couple minutes.

Sora: "You're good at repeating Firaga like this. I got a few tricks of my own too!"

Sora dodged Mischief's attack and started running towards the Toon King while he prepared his Final Smash, Sealing the Keyhole! Mischief smirked as he had a trick up his sleeve. As before Sora could unleash his Final Smash, Mischief slid underneath Sora while he tried to slash him and catch him. The Mischievous Toon King ambushed him by surprise as he hit Sora with his Keyblade three times and called down Thundaga which hit him three times.

Mischief: "Surprise! Not expecting that one, were ya?"

Sora: *Getting his by the lighting* "S-s-s-s-s-s-s-smart m-m-m-m-m-move, there b-b-b-b-b-b-but I can b-b-b-beat that!"

Mischief was about to hit Sora again but the keyblade hero managed to counter the attack! Mischief was hit in the process but thanks to his invulnerability, he managed to get back up and give Sora a good punch in the stomach and a good sucker punch on the jaw. With that, Sora's down for the count.

Mischief: *In referee outfit* "KO!!!"

Pac-Man: "Woah! Didn't know you could do that, Nick!"

Mischief: *In a gentleman's outfit saying in a British Accent* "The name's Mischief, my dear Pac-Man. Charmed to meet you!" *Chuckled*

Pac-Man: "Same to you, actually. Say, wanna see me do my Final Smash?"

Mischief: *In a British Accent* "Since you caught me in a good mood, I suppose why not."

Pac-Man smiled as he took out two pellets, one sugar, one regular and ate both of them. After he ate them, he started growing and growing until he was huge. This was Pac-Man's Final smash... Super Pac-Man!

Mischief: *Eyes widen and Irises shrunk* "Yipe..."

The Toon King ran for his very life and tried to outrun The Super Chomper. Unfortunately, he wasn't fast enough as Super Pac-Man caught up and ingested him whole which then tossed him away. That didn't stop as Pac-Man managed to turn back and ate Mischief two more times before he was slowing down.

Mischief: *Whistles at Pac-Man* "Seems like you're slowing down, Pac! Mind if I use a move of my own?"

Sure enough, Mischief manifested a fire hydrant while Pac-Man shrunk down to his original size.

Pac-Man: "Oh well. I managed to deal enough damage to in this one-" *Gets hit by the fire hydrant flying at him and flies a couple feet* Yow!!"

After the Cherry Chomper landed, he was finally down for the count! Nick has won the battles as he transforms back to his normal self.

Nick: "Sorry about that, boys. I may have gotten a bit carried away there."

Sora: *Gets up with stars swirling while groaning* "It's alright"... *Gets help from Nick* "I'll be fine but you're really good at this. No doubt, you'll make it through the Squid games."

Pac-Man: *Gets up* "Yeah, we're happy for ya."

Nick: "Thank you. By the way, I wonder how the others are doing?"

Suddenly, they hear rattling in the battlefield bushes. As they investigated, they saw Y/N in there.

Nick: "Y/N?"

Y/N: *Quietly* "Shhh!! I'm being hunted!"

Pac-Man: "By who? The Ghost Gang?"

Y/N: "Worse! Amy Rose!"

Sora: "What happened?"

Y/N: "I may or may not have gotten carried away using my Super Form on her hero Sonic."

Pac-Man: "Again?"

Y/N: *Sweatdropped* "Yup... but if she shows up, tell her I'm not here."

Amy: "I can hear you!! I know you're around here somewhere!" *Spots Y/N* "Aha! I found ya!"

Y/N: *Gasped* "Too late! Sorry, guys! GOTTA GO FAST!!!"

The video gamer used his Sonic Shoes to hightail himself away from the feminine hedgehog.

With EJ...

Lots of booms and dust were seen and heard throughout Slender Forest as the Ultimate Creepypasta was fighting trainers that were assigned to him, Meta Knight and Ren Amamiya also known as Joker!

"Meta Knight!" (Last remaining Star Warrior & Owner of the Battleship Halberd!)

"Ren Amamiya!" (Better known as Joker and Leader of the Phantom Thieves of Hearts!)

Meta Knight: "Your skills and abilities interest me, Eyeless Jack. We shall see how your powers compare to mine!" *Holding up Galaxia*

EJ: (Let's see it then, shall we?)

Meta Knight proceeded to vanish into thin air and appeared right in front of EJ thanks to his Dimensional Cape. However, EJ managed to shield Meta Knight's attack and counter with his tentacles. Little did EJ know, Meta Knight and Ren were planning to distract him as the boy was aiming his gun and ready to shoot rubber bullets at him.

Ren: "Alright, EJ. This gonna hurt me more than it hurts you."

Ren pulled the trigger as multiple bullets shot out and headed straight for EJ. To Ren and Meta Knight's surprise, EJ's skin absorbed the rubber bullets.

Meta Knight: "It appears Eyeless Jack is immortal. Not surprising that he can withstand any ammunition that comes his way. It'll be difficult to fight him even with my Final Smash, Darkness Illusion!

Ren started running towards the two once he found out the bullets failed and had his Rebellion Gauge filled up enough to summon his Persona, Arsene!

Ren: "Arsene!!"

EJ: *Sees Arsene* "What's behind Joker?"

Ren: "This is my Persona, Arsene."

Arsene: "Pleasure to meet you!"

Ren took out his blade and as he and Meta Knight engaged in a two against one battle! Meta Knight used his side special, the Drill Rush, to drill through EJ's Tentacles but to no avail as Ren swung with his dagger. EJ managed to dodge and attack with his tentacles but Ren and Meta Knight evaded his attacks.

Ren: "I'm impressed by how he's able to dodge and attack so well!"

Meta Knight: "Fighting him will be no easy feat. We'll have to use our Final Smashes to bring him down."

Ren: "Arsene is running out of juice so we'll have to make it quick and easy!!"

Meta Knight and Ren nodded as they started to take one side and fight EJ. Ren, with the last bit of his rebellion Gauge, took the right and Meta Knight took the left. Meta Knight used his dimensional cape to vanish into thin air again while Ren ran over with his gun and used Arsene to give them a little power up. Thanks to the Persona, the power and amount of bullets were increased as EJ kept shielding himself and was distracted enough for Meta Knight to appear from behind and use his sword to try and slash EJ. When EJ saw what they're doing, he made the tentacles protect his back as he turned around to face Meta Knight.

Meta Knight: "Know my power!"

The masked swordsman unleashed Galaxia Darkness as his cape and hit EJ while the area turned dark as the night sky. Nothing could be seen from anyone, including the predators of the night. Ren wondered what happened and before he could ask, a slash was heard and then another and another and another! As the darkness cleared up and went away, Ren could see Meta Knight defeated EJ within a single powerful attack. Meta was standing on top of the Ultimate Creepypasta as he was finally down!

EJ: *Feeling ashamed*

Meta Knight: "You did very well in battle, Eyeless Jack. Yet, your powers are too great to eliminate any foe. I recommend we find a way to limit it to avoid fatal damage to your allies or enemies."

Ren: "There's no need to be ashamed, EJ. Even for a Creepypasta, you're still a tough but good opponent and good heart no doubt."

EJ: *Felt a little better* (Thank you, Sir Meta Knight, Sir Ren!)

Ren: "No need to be formal. Call me Ren in the open, but call me Joker when I'm with the Phantom Thieves."

Meta Knight: "Agreed. For now, We must rest to regain our energy. We shall resume once we're ready."

Ren: "Understood."

EJ: *Nodded* (Yes, sir.)

The trio had decided to go back to Smash Bros. Castle and eat to regain their energy.

With Maurice...

The Monster Hunter shape-shifter was trained by the Dragon shapeshifter himself, Corrin and one of Fire Emblem's sword wielders, Chrom!

"Corrin!" (First appeared from Fire Emblem Fates and Aquatic Dragon Prince of Nohr!)

"Chrom!" (Prince of the halidom of Ylisse & Father of Lucina from the future!)

Chrom: "We believed that you're one of Y/N's friend, correct?"

Maurice: "I sure am."

Chrom: "Well with that considered, we'd like to show you how to fight against sword fighters like us!"

Corrin (M): "And a shapeshifter like me too."

Maurice: "It would be an honor to have a sparing battle with you two."

Chrom: "Very well then. Let's commence!"

Chrom took out his sword and ran towards Maurice as he used the Double-Edge Dance on him. However, Maurice managed to avoid the slashes and gave Chrom an uppercut in the jaw. Chom stumbled back but Corrin jumped and used his Dragon Lunge to spike the ground next to Maurice.

Maurice: "You missed-" *Gets kicked in the stomach by Corrin* "Oof! Ok, that was not cool!"

Corrin (M): "Most important rule, always be on guard."

Maurice: *Takes out Red Phantom* "Lesson learned then."

Maurice ran towards the two Fire Emblem characters as the three started to clash swords.

Chrom: "I have to say, your sword wielding abilities are impressive. No doubt you'll be able to fight through the competition in these Squid games."

Corrin (M): "Agreed but it'll be easy to finish this with Dragon Fang Shot!"

Sure enough, Corrin used his neutral special to try and stun the Monster Hunter shifter but the shot only stunned Maurice for a little bit. Corrin's Dragon Fang mouth tried to chomp on Maurice but he managed to dodge just in time and used his sword to try and land a hit on the water dragon but Corrin used a counter on him which pushed Maurice back.

Maurice: "Is that all you two got?!"

Chrom didn't say anything as he used a soaring slash to bring Maurice up and make him crash down.

Chrom: "Another important rule is to not ask that question when it's not all they have."

Maurice: *Gets up* "And I can see why all of you trained Y/N for anything."

Chrom: *Points his sword at Maurice's face* "Stay down, Maurice. I don't wanna use my FInal Smash on you."

Corrin (M): *Points his sword too* "Neither do I."

Maurice didn't listen as he quickly grabbed his own weapon and began to ambush the two sword fighters by calling upon Arbiter and started wielding two blades against them!

Chrom: "I see you're able to use two swords at the same time! Great skills! "

Maurice: "Thanks, I work hard to use both, y'know. It helps so that I don't have to use my shapeshifting powers on the regular!"

Corrin (M): "Speaking of shapeshifting... Dragon ascent!!!"

Corrin used Dragon ascent to lift Maurice in the air as he fell to the ground. Maurice was one step ahead as he turned into one of his forms... Valstrax! He landed on all fours and roared at the duo.

Corrin (M): "You have some interesting forms, Maurice."

Chrom: "I'm ready whenever you're ready, Corrin."

Corrin nodded as he transformed into his own Dragon form and screeched at Maurice too. Chrom hopped onto Corrin as the two Dragons charged at each other and started to butt heads. To no one watching, it would be an astonishing battle between dragons as Chrom tried to deal damage to Maurice by using Flare Blade and Double-Edge Dance. The damage wasn't a lot but was dealt and hurt nonetheless as Corrin was readying his Final Smash.

Maurice: "Time to finish our spare!!"

Maurice was grabbing and clawing at Corrin while flying around. Corrin was getting damaged but luckily for him, his Final smash was ready... The Torrential Roar!

Corrin: "You're right! Let's finish this, Maurice!!"

Corrin stomped on the ground and Maurice was hit by a column of light. Maurice was stuck in the air as Corrin unleashed a maelstrom upon him and fired a large whirlpool causing the Monster Hunter shape-shifter to drown in it and suffering a massive knockback towards near the edge of the battlefield. Maurice had shrunk and was a few inches away from falling but Chrom managed to catch him just in time.

Chrom: "I think that worked, Corrin!"

Corrin reverted back to his original form as Maurice started coughing.

Maurice: *Groaned as he got up* "Dude... I don't know how you did that, but that was wicked."

Corrin (M): "That was my Final Smash. My female version has that too. We're the same person, but with different genders."

Maurice: "It's some really powerful stuff for me to get knocked out like that."

Chrom: "No worries, Maurice. Despite all of that, you fought really well today."

Corrin (M): "For now, I think it's best if we rest for a bit in the Grand Hall. The infirmary is close too so we can check for any injuries."

Maurice: "Good idea."

The three fighters went off from the battlefield to the castle infirmary room.

With Kaleb...

Kaleb was sitting on a hammock as he started taking notes on the Squid Games.

Kaleb: *Muttering* "Ok so since the first game is Red Light, Green Light, I'll have to crawl and stop at the right time. I could just do what the old guy did... I wonder if it's possible."

Insanity: "Anything is possible kid. Especially since we're dealing with 456 players in the game that have power beyond ours."

Needle: "A lot of people to keep count of and a lot of snacks too. I hope the ladies love to see us in action~."

Kaleb: "Let's just hope the ones in the games don't get shot."

????: "Fortunately, that won't happen. No one will get killed in these games."

Kaleb grabbed his sword and pointed it at the source of the voice. The source of the voice turned out to be Link, Savior of Hyrule! And with him, Punch-Out's famous champion Little Mac!

"Link!" (Champion of Hyrule & Hero of the Wild!)

"Little Mac!" (Boxing Champion and Bruiser from The Bronx!)

Kaleb: "Link and Little Mac? What brings you two here?"

L. Mac: "We promised Y/N to help you train for the games and who better than me and Link?"

Link: "Yes, I heard about your battle with Ganondorf and how you managed to defeat him with your sword and your symbiotes."

Kaleb: "Well I can't take all the credit, Maurice really helped me by keeping Ganon in place so I could deal the landing blow. Besides, he knew how to wield a sword better than I could with the All-Black."

Link: "All-Black?"

Kaleb: "The sword I hold in my hands right now. A sword that is older than time itself... A sword that feeds off the blood of dead celestials. I'm usually good at throwing this at people to skewer them but I did win a battle against Neo Metal Y/N with this sword."

Link: "...I began to feel a strangest feeling about this sword. Perhaps I was hoping for a battle with it to see if the Master Sword is more powerful than this one."

Kaleb: "Well if it helps, the three of us could spar. Swords and fists in one battle could really put me to the limit."

L. Mac: "Perhaps link and I can spar with you."

Kaleb: "Sweet! I always wanted to spar with you two!"

Link: "Just for a fair warning, we don't go down that easily."

Kaleb: *Smirks* "Well, neither do I."

Link grabbed his Bow and Arrow and shot two arrows at Kaleb. However, The Symbiote King grabbed both of them before they could hit him as he chuckled and broke them in half.

Kaleb: "Like I said, I don't go down easily either. Who needs Arrows when you have small knives?"

Sure enough, Kaleb took out small knives thanks to Needle and flipped them in the air but they stabbed through his palm.

Kaleb: *In pain* "Ooo that hurt." *Eyes widen and irises shrunk* "OW!!! NEEDLE!! WHAT DID I TELL YOU?!?!?"

Needle: "Don't blame me! My tendrils are too big and slippery!"

Kaleb: "ALRIGHT!!! PLAN B!!!"

L. Mac: "Plan B?"

To Kaleb, they put Plan B into effect as two black, gooey hands appeared from Kaleb's back as they grabbed the knives and gray goo covered his hands in an attempt to heal them.

Insanity: "Allow me to take over your position, Kaleb."

Insanity took over as Little Mac charged forward and used his side special, the Jolt Haymaker. As he got close he did his side special, but Insanity dodged just in time.

Insanity: "You're forgetting one thing, Mac! We know your moves more than any other player!

L. Mac: "I take it, you've played Smash Bros. before, haven't ya?"

Insanity: "Our King loves Smash bros! He's very skilled at playing as you and that giant flame cat you have here!"

Kaleb: "It's true, you were one of my mains ever since I got Smash 4 and I thought you were awesome! I hated your uppercut but who doesn't these days?"

L. Mac: "I've been asking for a buff on that for a while, honestly!

Little Mac started punching while Insanity dodged and gave his own punches too. Little did he know that Link was waiting for the perfect time to use his boomerang.

Link: "Little Mac, get out of the way!"

Little Mac gave a few more punches before sweeping Insanity by the leg and moving out of the way for Link to launch a boomerang that was picking up wind. The boomerang started turning into a Tornado and was heading for Insanity.

L. Mac: *Dodged the tornado* "Woah! Should've listened to Link right there."

Link: *Sweatdropped* "...No comment."

The boomerang was cut in half as the gust of wind split and hit both sides next to Insanity which only left dust to fill the area.

Insanity: "I applaud your attempt at defeating me. However, it's no use against the All-Black!" *Sees a blue ball roll on the ground* "Wha....?"

Kaleb: *Eyes widen* INSANITY, LOOK OUT!-"

Too late. Link already detonated his Remote Bomb and the explosion caused Insanity to screech in pain and went back into Kaleb.

Kaleb: "Damnit, I miss the days when your bombs were more simpler! I guess I can't fight you now that I remember your bombs." *Gets into a stance with the All-Black*

Link: "You'll eventually get used to it." *Raises his Master Sword* "For now, I challenge you to a sword duel!"

Kaleb: "With pleasure, Nature Boy! Show me if your Master Sword can surpass mine!"

Link: "Then bring it!!"

Kaleb and Link charged straight at each other and clashed their swords together as they engaged in their sword fighting. Sparks were flying as the Master sword and the All-Black were able to withstand each other's blows.

Link: "I didn't know your sword was stronger than mine."

Kaleb: "Well, excuuuuuuuuse me for not saying that."

Link: "Please don't say that."

Kaleb: "I see it reminds you of the old days! When you'd get a show for having a pulse."

L. Mac: "Not to be rude, but less talking, more fighting."

Kaleb: "Way ahead of ya!"

Kaleb jumped back and jumped into the air as he took out throwing knives and threw them at Link. However, the Champion of Hyrule managed to block them with the Hylian Shield and used his grappling claw to grab Kaleb by the leg and pull him close. Kaleb used Needle's strength to pull Link toward him and kicked him in the gut. As Link stumbled back, Kaleb proceeded to use his sword and engage in another sword battle. Link managed to come back to his senses and use his sword to block Kaleb's which caused the two to be in a standoff and push each other back a little and then they stood foot to foot, face to face.

Kaleb: "Wow... You're still good at this fighting, Link. I can see why they call you, Hero of the Wild."

Link: "I'm impressed by your fighting skills too. I can see how you earned that title. Seems like we'll have to end this spar somehow!

L. Mac: "Way ahead of ya, Link!!"

Little Mac had his Smash meter charged up and activated his Giga Mac form! Little Mac charged forward but Kaleb was one step ahead as Insanity stuck out two big arms that grabbed Link by the sides and threw him at Little Mac's range which caused him to hit Link instead of Kaleb!

Link: "Little Mac, wait!"

It was too late. Giga Mac roared as he was giving punch after punch and dealing lots of damage to the warrior. Giga Mac gave a final uppercut which launched Link to the sky and landed in a tree while Little Mac shrunk down to his normal form.

L. Mac: *Feels dizzy* "Oh my head... What happened?" *Sees Link in the tree all bruised up and realized what he'd done* "Oh my god, Link! I'm so sorry!"

Link: *Dazed & Surprised* "Don't worry, Mac. All is forgiven. I've been worse." *Branch broke and fell down from the tree unconscious.*

L. Mac: *Facepalmed in shame* "Me and my Final Smash Giga Mac."

Kaleb: "Not gonna lie, that's quality entertainment right there. I used it to go against a villain that broke into Toonville Academy."

Needle: "I wish I had popcorn just watching it."

L. Mac: "Well it's you and me now. Let's see if you can box for real with no symbiotes."

Kaleb: "Bring it! I love a challenge from time to time! Although I needed boxing gloves!"

L. Mac: "Here." *Gives Kaleb his extra boxing gloves* "I have spare ones."

Kaleb: *Puts on the boxing gloves and stabs the ground with the All-Black* "I see we're actually gonna box and not fist fight. Not gonna lie, these are comfy."

L. Mac: "Doc sure knows where to find the right boxing ring for us."

Kaleb: "Okay, but, should we bring Hyrule Hero to Dr. Mario?"

L. Mac: Yeah, we should get him to the Doctor. I'll carry his legs, you carry him by the armpits."

Kaleb: "Right."

Needle: "Let's hope we see Bayonetta or Palutena on the way there~"

Kaleb agreed but rolled his eyes as he and Little Mac carried Link to the castle's infirmary.

At a dojo...

We see two of Street Fighter's famous and strong fighters training a mysterious person for the Squid Games. Ryu unleashed his final smash on them as the person was hit and launched back towards the dojo walls.

"Ryu Hoshi!" (Martial Artist of Capcom & Protagonist of Street Fighter!)

"Ken Masters!" (Ryu's Best Friend and Longtime Rival!)

Ryu: "You almost won. You're going to need to train harder for these Squid Games, Vortex!"

Ken: "He's right, kid. Again!"

"Vortex Sakamoto!" (Fan of Martial Arts and Fighting Games & Martial Artist Prodigy of the Future!)

Vortex: *Groans as he stands up* "You're right, sir! I need to get stronger and take more blows like that if there's any fighting involved with these games."

Vortex got into a fighting stance while Ryu and Ken were ready to fight the Martial Artist.

Vortex: "Bring it on! Let these Squid Games begin, gentlemen."

A few weeks later...

In the afternoon TV was broadcasting the Squid Games live as everyone in Union and in Toonville were watching. It was shown from Casinos to restaurants, to bars, to homes, even the Mayor of Toonville's office and even villains were watching in hopes to see heroes fall. The two announcers for the Squid Games then came on for commentating. 

"Chris McLean!" (Black-Hearted Host of Total Drama & Overwhelming Narcissist!)

"Present Mic!" (Alias Hazashi Yadama and English Teacher of Union!)

Chris: "Good morning, ladies & gentle-viewers and welcome to this year's Union and Toonville Squid Game Tournament!"

Present Mic: "We're excited to show you the sweat and tears these players will be giving during these challenging games. 6 games, 6 hours and a cash prize of $2,000,000,000,000!!"

Chris: "That much for the games?! I could buy my island back with that much money!"

Present Mic: Don't forget, you're here on police supervision, Chris. Now let's see how our 456 contestants will deal with these challenges, shall we?!!"

Chris: "Dude, I'm getting word that not all 456 players are signed into the games yet. We're still waiting on one more applicant to join us today."

Present Mic: "While we wait, we have the special VIP guests who'll make their appearance very soon!

Chris: "The real question is where is the last contestant?"

Meanwhile...

Our main video gaming hero is Sonic Speeding on his way to the games. Of course, he's late but he's managing to make it on time to the Squid Games just in time. He stopped right at the entrance where two guys in red jackets and masks with squares on them stood..

Y/N: *Panted* "Nice... Playstation outfits."

S.G. Guard #1: "Halt! Who goes there?"

S.G. Guard #2: "State your business!"

Y/N: "I'm here for the squid games! I slept in but I heard you guys have a few empty slots left."

S.G. Guard #1: Correction, one slot left. Would you be the Y/N L/N we were told to reserve a spot for?"

Y/N: "The one and only."

S.G. Guard #2: "Then please enter the building and await instructions."

The guard pushed a buzzer near the door as it opened up for Y/N to enter. He walked in to hear elevator music and dim lights and saw a uniform neatly folded on a table nearby. Suddenly a speaker turned on...

S.G. Guard #324: "Attention please! Attention please! Players must be all present before the events! Player #456, please put on the uniform and head for the door immediately! Thank you!"

Y/N: "Ugh... I'm always the guy who always runs late."

As soon as the announcements ended, Y/N grabbed his uniform that had the number 456 on it and put it on.

Y/N: "Huh, snug fit. One size fits all as they say."

Y/N walked towards the door as he heard chatter coming from the other side as it grew a little louder the closer he got.

Y/N: *Breathes in and out* "OK... let's do this! But first... a little impression for the entrance."

Inside there were lots and lots of people relaxing, talking and doing whatever on the bunk beds in the waiting room. Right on cue...

Y/N: *Bust the door open* "Ha! Boom, Baby!"

Everyone looked at the Y/N when walking in the room. While walking he was mesmerized by the size of the room.

Y/N: "Yo check this room! Is it for the military school or for the campers who misbehave?" *See lots of people staring him* "Um... fellas, could you please stop staring at me. Sheesh, haven't you guys ever seen a hero before doing this?"

Kaleb: "Way to make an entrance, dude!"

The people looked behind them to see Kaleb laying in bed with his head on Shoko Todoroki's lap.

Y/N: "Thanks, Kaleb! I made it just in time!"

Kaleb: "Sam once told me that there's no such thing as on time. You're late!!"

Y/N: "You're welcome." *Walks over to see the rest of Team Y/N* "I slept in a little and so that's why I was late."

Kaleb: "Is there another reason for that?"

Y/N: *Sighed* Still recovering from Amy and her rage. At least she said sorry."

Kaleb: "Does this have something to do with Sonic?"

Y/N: "Yeah, but luckily after a brutal beating from her, I've taken the opportunity to heal him up to 100% full recovery."

Nick: "Oh sweet! Glad to know he's OK."

Y/N: "Oh hey, Nick! Glad you've made it!"

Nick: "Yup and I'm Player #086. Reminds me of S-86 from "Chowder"."

Y/N: *Sweatdropped* "Good to know..."

Kaleb: "Oh yeah! I'm Player #001! Pretty sweet, huh? I think it's because I'm the number one, baby! Yeah!!!"

Jack: "You're also early."

Kaleb: "Yeah well I had a lot of free time on my hands."

Y/N: *Shook his head and rolled his eyes* "Oh brother... When will this boring drama fest start?"

Maurice: "What's wrong, Y/N? Don't like being here?"

Y/N: *Laying in bed while rubbing his nose like Sonic* "Well the Squid Games are nothing more than a blood fest to me. I'm starting to regret accepting and wish to decline."

Kaleb: "Oh come on, these games won't actually involve death but in my opinion, it's best you play dead when you're shot. At least that's my philosophy."

Jack: "Agreed. We don't know what these games will hold and will probably involve something to resemble the show."

Y/N: "I don't know about you guys, but once I got inside, my gut smells trouble." *Rubbing his temple hair*

EJ: (I don't understand how that would work.)

Gabe: "I think it's a metaphor."

Y/N: "Hmph! Metaphor or not, I have a particular feeling about this death hole."

Kaleb: "Relax, dude. Just try to have some fun here while you're present."

Nick: "Don't forget there's a big cash prize with your name on it! Just think about it!!"

EJ: (Hope you don't mind sharing us the prize money once you've claimed it.)

Y/N: *Yawns and says sleepily* "Well, I have no use for it since I already have a secret money bin of endless acres of cash, money & treasure and I have a comfy castle mansion."

Kaleb: "I'll take it. Feeding a werewolf and a vampire poodle ain't cheap, y'know?"

Gabriel: "Don't you twitch streams and get royalty checks every month?"

Jack: "We could have a pointless argument about this later. Right now we need to focus on what game is first and work with each other."

Nick: "Jack's right. Let's win this, Team!"

Just then, the elevator in front opened up as multiple men wearing red jackets and masks with Circles walked out and held multiple boxes. This got everyone's attention as the leader, who was wearing a Square mask, spoke...

S.G. Guard Captain: "Welcome, players. Before we begin, we have rules and regulations of the Squid Games. Rule #1: Players/Contestants are not allowed to stop playing. Rule #2: Any of you who refuses to participate will be disqualified and thrown out of the games non-violently. Rule #3: The games will be eliminated and/or suspended if the majority or the VIP agrees."

Kaleb: "Sounds simple enough."

S.G. Guard Captain: "If the majority decides to eliminate the games however, the prize money up above..." *Presses a button on a remote that starts lowering a giant piggy bank filled with the cash prize* "Will be forfeited and the remaining players will leave the games with nothing to take home."

The staff opened the boxes to show lots of collars.

S.G. Guard Captain: "To keep these games fair and simple for everyone participating, we managed to get collars from the Icebox penitentiary and make sure everyone can win these games fairly. Failing to play fair will result in immediate disqualification."

Most of the players were concerned, but some found it fair. As everyone put on their collars, the devices were turned on. Team Y/N already got their collars on. Well... all except their leader who was fast asleep. The Captain of the Guards noticed our hero who dozed off.

S.G. Guard Captain: Player #456, please wake up and put this collar on."

Y/N: *Groans as he got up* "Huh? What's up with these things?"

S.G. Guard Captain: *Shows Y/N the collar* "To keep these games fair, we must ask all participants to wear these collars. They'll deactivate your powers so everyone can play fair."

Y/N: "Alright. Seems simple enough. *Takes the collar and puts it on* "Well I don't feel any different or comfortable wearing this."

S.G. Guard Captain: "You won't feel it but you'll notice your powers are deactivated. With that, we shall commence the first games. If you would all form a line and follow us to your designated area."

Everyone was nervous yet determined to play the games as they all formed a line and followed the Guards and their Leader to the first game.

Chris: "Alright! Now that the final contestant is here, the Squid Games can begin!! Campers, get ready to play like you never have before."

Inside the walls, Staff members were working on making sure surveillance cameras worked and waiting for the VIPs to arrive. After the contestants signed a waiver that had the three clauses listed, The contestants walked to a room where there were multiple cameras. The contestants took their photos and walked through another door as they saw lots of weirdly shaped stairs and walked through them .

Present Mic: "We wanted to make sure this entire event resembles the show as much as possible! For example, these stairs!"

Maurice: "They're really pulling all the stops here."

Gabriel: "Makes you wonder where they get all the money to make this."

Kaleb: "I heard the VIPs and other anonymous people are paying for these games. I hear some people are even betting on us like racing horses."

Jack: "Well let's hope they aren't disappointed or avoid disappointing them."

Nick: "We worked hard for this so let's win these Squid Games!"

Y/N: *Said nothing and felt bored and unamused*

Chris: "Now then, players... For the first challenge, you'll have to stop just at the right time to make it out without getting shot... something to make your heart race... something... that'll make you nervous. Ladies and gentle-viewers, welcome to the first game!!! Red Light, Green Light!!"

The Players walked through three doors and they all led to the same place which was a field with painted walls and no roof to show the beautiful sunny sky. In front of them was a large doll in a dress and two staff members standing on both sides of it as the doors closed once all the players arrived.

Y/N: "Alright, McClean. What's with that creepy looking thing? Reminds me of Wendy O. Koopa just looking at it." *Pointing at the doll.* 

Chris: "Dude, I can't hear you since these cameras don't include audio and I'm choosing to ignore you. I bet you're asking what the doll is for and my friend, Michael will tell you the details!"

Present Mic: *SweatDropped* "Mic is short for Micycle... Anyway, I'm glad to explain the rules of this game for you all. The game is Red Light, Green Light and it's basically the same game you've all played as kids. Move when it says Green Light, stop when it's Red, make it to the finish line and you'll be qualified to play the next set of games. Fail to make it to the finish line or get spotted by our state of the art robot here and you'll be eliminated from the games! Simple enough?"

Y/N: "Oh please. I can dominate this one without my powers with no problem." *Feeling confident*

Chris: "Well with those rules out of the way, let the game start! Good luck, players... you'll need it!"

The Doll turned away and faced the tree as the first Game started. While it started, two players were talking to each other about the games. Unaware the games had already begun.

Player #324: "Man! Can you believe the former host of Total Drama is hosting this?!"

Player #250: I can't, man! It's even more shocking that Present Mic's full name is Micycle!"

Doll: "Green Light."

Player #324: "Oh shoot, the game started. *Bumps his friend* Hey, wanna race to the finish line?"

Player #250: "Heh! You're on!!"

The two ran to the finish line as the doll soon turned around.

Doll: "Red Light!"

The second guy managed to stop a few feet away from the first guy but the first guy was trying to balance himself as the doll looked around to see if anyone was moving. Unfortunately, the Doll had caught sight of the first guy and the speaker was turned on...

Speaker: "Player #324 eliminated."

Player #250: "Heh, I guess he lost."

Suddenly a gunshot was heard and made a few people jump and shocked the rest. The first guy fell back and groaned.

Y/N: "Was that... A gunshot?"

Gabriel: "I hope not."

Present Mic: "Fear not, ladies & gentlemen. He may have been shot but it's only by a paintball. After all, the Squid Games must have health and safety regulations. As long as you aren't caught moving while the doll is looking away, you'll be fine. Let the games continue!!!"

Player #250: *Yelling at Player #324* "Hey, dude! Are you OK?!"

Player #324: *Gets up* "Yeah I'm fine but the uniform is ruined by this red paint- *Gets shot again* "I'm already out, what was that?!" *Gets shot again* "Wait, I have to play dead?!"

Chris: "Let's explain the rules again but in simplest terms, shall we? Move and you get shot so stay still and don't get caught or move after the fact. If you get shot, you're out."

Player #250: "Well, that's not so hard..."

Player #324: "Easy for you to say..."

Doll: "Green Light."

No one else moved as the guy played dead on the ground. The air was silent and tense until someone decided to start walking first.

Kaleb: "It's just Red Light, Green Light when we were kids. Simple enough."

Kaleb whistled "Fly me to the moon" while he walked to the finish line.

Doll: *Turns around* "Red Light."

Kaleb stopped as the Doll turned around and signaled the others to move forward.

Y/N: "Hmph... He's right... It's simple enough. We'll conquer this lame game by the end." *Feeling confident*

Chris: *Shows Present Mic a note that says he needs to check to see if the VIPs arrived* "While we play this game, how about a little music?"

Present Mic: *Sees the note* "Sure thing, Chris! Let's get this started!! You all have a minute and a half to go, so good luck!!"

Chris turned on the music as it was playing the song from the show and left the room.

https://youtu.be/cH667dGOBIo

Fly me to the Moon! (By Joo Won Shin!) (Red Light Green Light Rampage!)

Y/N: "Great... Not only I have to be forced to play these stupid games but know I have to listen to the music from the show!" *Feeling annoyed*

Maurice: "It's nice music and all things considered. Besides, you chose to do this."

Fly me to the moon

And let me play

Among the stars

Let me see what spring is like on

The players started running as the Doll turned away and let them move. The game was tense as people were getting shot in the process.

Jupiter and mars

In other words

Hold my hand

In other words

darling, kiss me

People were still getting shot as some people were sweaty and nervous.

Fill my heart with song

And let me sing forevermore

You are all I long for

All I worship and adore

Kaleb looked like he was having a blast as the players stopped in their tracks and a few more people got shot.

In other words

Please be true

In other words, I love you

Y/N was having no problem. Sure enough, he can't use his powers, but he can still win thanks to his training from his mentors. Sure enough there was only 40 seconds left on the clock and a few people were shot but a lot of people, including Y/N, were close to the finish line! The Doll turned away once more and everyone started running towards the finish line.

Fly me to the moon

Let me play

Among the stars

And let me see

What spring is like on

Jupiter and mars

The rest of the players has successfully crossed the finish line and were relieved while Kaleb had a stupid grin on his face. A lot of players were just about to make it but the Doll turned to face them and a few people were shot again. With 23 more seconds on the clock, people started moving.

In other words

Hold my hand

in other words

Darling, kiss me

The Doll faced the last remaining players as Team Y/N were looking at their leader with worry since he was the only member remaining. Y/N looked at the Doll as it turned away within a few seconds.

Doll: "Green light."

Fill my heart with song

And let mе sing forevermore

You arе all I long for

All I worship and adore

In other words

Y/N immediately started running but he tripped on one player's arm as the Doll was about to face them but before Y/N could hit the ground...

Doll: "Red Light."

Please be true

In other words

A hand grabbed him by the collar while Y/N and the person were breathing heavily. A shot was heard from behind and the Doll turned away. Y/N and the person immediately started running as the last bit of the song played. They made it to the finish line and ensured victory!

I love you!!

The song ended right when the last second was gone. The buzzer beeped...

Present Mic: "TIMES UUUUUUPPPPP!!!"

The last couple of people were breathing heavily and were then shot and fell to the ground.

Y/N: "Whew! Just made it!"

Kaleb: "Holy fuck, that was a rush!!" *Giggling and slurring* "Sorry but that adrenaline rush though!"

Y/N looked at Kaleb unamused but turned to the person who helped him.

Y/N: "Thanks for saving me by the last second, buddy!" *Giving the person a thumbs up!*

Vortex: "Yeah sure, no problem! I'm always happy to help. Names Vortex! Vortex Sakamoto!! Nice to meet you!"

Y/N: "Nice to meet you, too, Vortex. I'm Y/N. Y/N L/N."

Vortex: "Y/N L/N???" You mean the Ultimate Video Gamer my mentors told me about?"

Y/N: "The one and only!!"

Present Mic: *On speaker* "Attention, Qualified Players, please make your way back to the waiting room! Those of you who are out, please follow the staff that will signal you and get you cleaned up. Thank you!!!!"

Vortex: "Wow! It's an honor to meet you! What brings you here to the Squid Games?"

Y/N: "Well it's a long story, but my friends and I will explain back to the waiting room."

Later ... in the Waiting Room...

Present Mic: *On speaker* "What an intense game, everyone! All of you did very well. For the 255 players who're eliminated I feel sympathetic!"

Chris: *On speaker* "Well, 255 players down, 201 to go! Don't get cocky yet, people, there's more where that came from. Also, I've got a special message for Player #456."

Y/N: "Hmm???"

Chris: *On speaker* "If your name is Y/N L/N, then we're really lucky to have you in the Squid Games! There were some VIP's who placed bets on you winning the games. Although, there were the rest of them who think you'll lose, including me. So I place a bet that you'll never win, but don't worry. All you need to do is to prove me wrong by winning the trials of the Squid Games. However, what's more important? Your friends or the cash prize? Anyways, Good night, everyone!!!"

Everyone looked at Y/N who was Player #456. Y/N only glared at what Chris said.

Y/N: *Quietly* "Don't even try to intimidate me, McClean! I'll prove you wrong! Just wait and see!!!"

Meanwhile... With Chris...

While the players were relaxing and thinking of what the next game was, Chris was walking down the hall in a beautiful looking corridor where he picked up the phone...

Chris: "Dude, everything is set up for the VIPs' arrival."

Phone caller: *Chattering*

Chris: "What do you mean we can't kick Y/N or his friendly teammates out?"

Phone caller: *Chattering*

Chris: "Dude... You're crazy... I love it!!! When will you send them over?"

Phone caller: *Chatting*

Chris: *Chuckles* "I love what you're thinking, man. By the way, what about the VIPs who're clearly Y/N's allies?"

Phone caller: *Chatting*

Chris: "Right... I'll just keep this between you, me and the others that want Y/N to be a goner."

Phone caller: *Chatting*

Chris: "Alright. Just be sure to bring the VIPs safely and promise not to tell anyone about this... Doctor... I'll make sure one of your friends is allowed with the VIPs too."

Phone caller: *Chatting*

Chris: "Yes, I'll get our idiotic Game Master and Y/N to open the piggy bank. Still, I'm stuck under Police Supervision."

Phone caller: *Chatting*

Chris: "Well try to cover my tracks as much as you can. I won't hesitate to squeal if you don't keep your end of the deal."

Phone caller: *Chatting*

Chris: *Sighs* " I know, but when this is over, hopefully, I'll buy my whole island back. I also want the police off my back and destroy any records of me having a boy band!"

Unaware of the heartless host, he was spied on by a mysterious silhouette that looks alot like Y/N!! But, who was he?!?

Chris: "Right, right, you can't tell me what you need the money for. I'll talk to you later. I'll let the Game Master know everything is set up." *Hangs up*

And the silhouette disappeared unnoticed as he listened to Chris' phone conversation to a certain someone that Y/N knows. You all don't suppose...

Newyear2134: "Let's not jump into conclusions."

Andrup20: "He's right, Mr. Narrator! Let's see how the others are doing!"

With Team Y/N...

Later that afternoon, everyone in the Waiting Room was getting along after the Red Light Green Light game. With the Y/N Heroes, Vortex was getting along with Y/N's friends. They told their story about Toonville's field trip turned into an ordeal at Slender's Woods and then Kaleb told him about his story of how became the Symbiote King.

Vortex: "Is that even true?!?"

Kaleb: "Yup, and that's how I met Y/N a year ago."

Vortex: "I feel very sorry for your loss, honestly."

Kaleb: "It's alright, man. I'm already over it, but thanks anyway."

EJ: (Speaking of Y/N, did any of you guys notice he's still... Well, you know...)

Maurice: "Come to think of it, Yeah. He's still playing his own video games and staring at the ceiling for a while now."

????: "Kaleb-san is everything okay?"

The team excluding Y/N turned to see Izuku and his fellow classmates from Union. Himself, Bakugou, Todoroki, their sisters.

Kaleb: "Yo, Izuku! Todo! Kat! Ladies! What's up?!"

Shoto: "Well we told everyone what happened with David and Neo. No hard feelings, right?"

Kaleb: "No prob as long as you don't paint me in a bad light. By the way, Guys, meet my team: Maurice, Nick, EJ, Jack, Gabe and Gabriel and last but least, Vortex. Team Y/N, half of Team Alpha K. Team Alpha K, Team Y/N."

Izumi: "It's an honor to see you all since Nee-chan told me about you."

Nick: "Charming. Pleased to meet you."

Izuku: "Is it true your Kaleb's friends?"

Maurice: "We sure are. We've met Kaleb from Y/N. I remember the first day I met him. He was shorter.

Jack: "He almost killed me when we met."

Kaleb: "Sorry about that. Well I'm lucky I didn't take the shot. Just.... Wow... worlds colliding right now and it's beautiful. It's better than actual worlds colliding."

Izuku: "We heard Y/N L/N, The Ultimate Video Gamer is in here and we want to meet him!"

Katsumi: "Do you know where he is?!"

Kaleb: "You're in luck. My video gaming homie and I have the same bunk bed! He's on the top bed above me."

Jack: "Unfortunately, he's not available to speak to right now. He said he had a bad feeling about the Squid Games."

Kaleb: "I don't get why! I mean he's powerful so he can help out and there are many, many regulations!!"

EJ: (He began to feel ominous vibes about Chris McClean who mentioned him after the first game.)

Shoto: "What could that mean?"

Katsuki: "Tch. Maybe Deku 2.0 is too scared to do these stupid games."

Nick: *Shushing Bakugou* "I'd be careful of what you say in front of him if I were you. Y/N is very quickly easy to anger."

Gabe: "It's true. You should see him in his dark form from last year's Christmas."

Katsumi: "He has a dark form?"

Kaleb: "Mhm! But choose your words more carefully, Baka-go. I wouldn't wanna make your sorry ass a teen uncle..." *Glares at him* "Now would I?"

Enraged by Kaleb's insults, Bakugou charged straight towards him!

Katsuki: "WHAT DID YOU SAY TO ME, YOU LITTLE F-!!"

The hot head was interrupted when Y/N grabbed him by the face! Everyone in the room, including the guards, watched in shock to see Y/N do that.

Y/N: *Calmly* "Do you kiss your mother with that mouth? And do I look like a big fat chicken to you?"

Before Katsuki could even realize it, Y/N smashed him into the ground with his own fists. Secretly, Y/N used his Fighter Spirit of Knuckles the Echidna without anyone noticing. The Guards came over to see what the damage was and saw Bakugo in a crater.

S.G. Guard #212: "What happened here?! What happened to Player #101?!"

Y/N: "Do you really want to know?" *Building up his dark aura*

S.G. Guard #212: *Intimidated and gulped* "N-no, Player #456. We'll just stay out of your way."

S.G. Guard #213: "Player #456! You're violating the rules of the games and-"

Y/N then grabs the guard by the throat alarming everyone else.

Y/N: *Calmly* "I don't care about your stupid rules... or what McClain has in store for me. When this is over, I will find him or whoever is running this and shut him and this death fest down... Permanently." *Beginning to change into his Dark Super Form*

Kaleb grabbed Y/N's shoulder while Jack used his powers to calm Y/N down thanks to the collar being deactivated.

Kaleb: "Settle down, Y/N. Please don't be worked up again."

Izuku: *Scared* "M-M-Mr. Y/N! Please calm down! Kacchan didn't mean to mock you or anything!"

Maurice: "There's no need to get upset, man!"

EJ: (Please don't be angry again.)

Kaleb: "They're right, ya know, Y/N. Remember that talk about vengeance back during Christmas...?"

Y/N stopped there for the moment what Kaleb said. He took a deep breath after thinking about it. After a few minutes, he let the guard go to catch his breath.

Y/N: "Hmph... You should thank me for letting you live. You two won't get off easily next time. Guard #213 will be alright, but let that be a lesson to everyone. Never make me angry. EVER."

With that said, Y/N went back to his own bed. Silence was still in the air after what happened. In the hall, Chris watched everything that happened.

Chris: *Chuckles* "Normally I would be scared, but this is quality television right there. I'll tell ya." *Eating popcorn*

Present Mic: "L-let's just start the next game."

The speaker soon turned on as Present Mic spoke through it...

Present Mic: "Ladies and Gentlemen, thanks for sticking to the next game here as we're now beginning the next game!"

S.G. Guard #212: "Please follow the staff to the designated area and will one of the staff reactivate Player #456's and #218's collar?"

Jack: *Whispered* "That explains why I was able to calm Y/N down a bit. Not only should I be worried about Kaleb's bloodlust, but Y/N's is way more dangerous than his. How did it get deactivated though...?"

That question was never answered as the remaining players followed the staff workers up a different set of stairs. They walked through a door that led them into an enlarged playground with doors that had a Triangle, Square, Circle, Star and an Umbrella on it.

Chris: "Well Players, choose one of these lucky doors and see what you get!! Form a single file line in front of a door in the next 3 minutes!"

The timer started counting down as people were thinking and forming lines and switching places. The Video Gamer was not amused though and decided to pick a random shape, which was the umbrella. Three minutes had passed as the timer buzzed and the doors opened to show staff members behind a table with small tins.

S.G. Guard Captain: "Please grab one tin from the Staff providing them and please stand aside and wait for others to get their tins."

Soon enough, people started getting their tins and standing aside as everyone got what they needed. Y/N reluctantly walked up to the Staff member and snatched the tin from his hands and walked aside as he got curious but then Chris started talking through it...

Chris: "Well Players, I hope you're hungry because if you open your tins, you get a cookie with the shape that you chose on it!"

The Players opened up their tins to see cookies with shapes imprinted on them.

Present Mic: "That brings us to the second game... SUGAR HONEYCOMBS!!"

Y/N opened his tin to see a cookie with an umbrella imprint and a small needle.

Y/N: "What's with the needles and the cookies?"

Chris: "Since you asked, Player #456, here's how this game works. Each and every one of you has a cookie with the shape in the middle and you players must carefully cut out a shape from a paper-thin sheet of sugar honeycomb using a needle. If the honeycomb cracks, you're out."

Kaleb: "Alright this is what all the binge watching has led me to! Delicious slabs of love." *Drooling*

Some of the Y/N Heroes sighed, some sweatdropped and some shook their heads.

Y/N: "And I just had to choose an umbrella shape." *Facepalmed*

Present Mic: "You have an amount of ten minutes to cut out the shape you've chosen! Good luck and begin!!"

The players wasted no time as they got ready to use their needles to cut out the shapes. The timer started counting down and the players started cutting until...

*Crack!*

Speaker: "Player #064 Eliminated!"

The trap door below Player #064 opened and the unlucky person dropped down to a giant soft air cushion.

Player #064: "I thought I died in the games!"

Guard #064: "Fortunately, we regulate health and safety rules in the games. Since you lost the second game, I'm afraid you're disqualified."

Player #064: *Disappointed* "Aww man."

Back to the others, Y/N was cutting out his umbrella shaped cookie and he could hardly concentrate as time was running out and more people were getting disqualified.

Y/N: 'You've got this, L/N. You've got this. Just keep calm and keep cutting.'

The video gamer was in the homestretch and finally, his shape completed! Not even one mistake happened!

Speaker: "Player #456 has passed!"

Y/N got up and sighed in relief as he showed the guards his completed shape. The guards nodded and Y/N waited in the bystanding area waiting for his friends. He hoped some of them passed.

Kaleb: *Licking the cookie and cutting it* "Alright... C'mon Gi-Hun don't fail me now!" *Looks at the rest of the Team* "How are you guys holding up?"

Maurice: "Not good for me."

Nick: *Staring at cutting the cookie like a cartoon character* "Focusing..."

Jack: "Same."

EJ: (It's all so tense and stressful for a Square.)

Gabriel: "Curse these penguin flippers!"

Vortex: "Don't worry, Gabriel. Gabe and I are rooting for ya!"

Nick soon completed his cookie and showed the Guards.

Speaker: "Player #086 has passed!"

Nick: "WOOHOO!!! I did it!"

Nick ate the cookie as he happily munched on it.

Nick: "Mmmm... Sugar Honeycombs..."

With Gabriel, he's almost to the next round. He's sweating nervously and his heart's pumping like crazy.

Gabriel: 'That's it, Gabriel. Almost there.'

Unfortunately, the poor plant penguin hybrid thought too soon.

*Crack!*

Speaker: "Player #431 Eliminated!"

Gabriel: "I... I lost..." *Felt shameful.*

Gabe: "Don't worry, Gabriel, we'll be able to cheer for everyone else in the sidelines! Besides, if any of our friends win, maybe they'll share it with all of us."

Gabriel: "Yeah I guess you're right- *Falls through the trap door* "AHHHHHH-" *Lands on the cushion* "Oof!" *Yells above* "I'm OK!! Thank God the cushion broke our fall!!"

Maurice: *Looks down and looks at the Team courageously* "I think that's our cue to hurry!"

Chris: "15 more seconds people!!"

The rest of the Team didn't falter as they did what Kaleb did and licked the cookie or tried to find some way to make it moist.

Kaleb: *Shows his cookie completed* "Finished!!" *Eats the cookie* "Damn, just like how my mother used to make them. How I miss her."

The rest of the Team managed to complete the task in the nick of time. Once the clock hit Zero...

Chris: "Aaaaaaaand that's time!!! Ladies and Gentlemen, I hope you managed to cut those cookies fast enough because only... Dude, 80 people?!! 80 people remain left in these games!! Well as shocking as that is, I feel sorry for you guys!"

Present Mic: "As for the remaining players, head back to the waiting room with our friendly staff and we'll get everything set up for the third game!!! Thank you!"

People fell through the trap doors as the remaining winners were escorted to the waiting room.

Later that night...

Gabriel was in his seat at the bystander area where he was feeling defeated and ashamed. Just then the guards arrived to deliver him a message...

Guard #035: "Mr. Gabriel?"

Gabriel: *Looking down in defeat.* "That's me."

Guard #035: "We have a message for you from your parents and Crazy Dave."

Gabriel: "You do? Play it please!"

The Guards complied as they showed a hologram that showed Crazy Dave and Gabriel's parents, Ruth and Gabriel Sr.

Gabriel Sr.: "Hey, kiddo! Sorry to hear that you failed the second game but your mother and I are so proud of you for making it this far into these Games! They're not really easy but the fact you weren't a part of the 255 during the first game is amazing!"

Crazy Dave: *Agrees in Gibberish*

Gabriel: "Crazy Dave!!"

Crazy Dave: *Gibberish* (You did great, my boy! I'm glad my work has been kind to you.)

Ruth: "Crazy Dave is right, sweetie. We're all so proud of you and we can't wait to see you get better during the next year. Don't be hard on yourself or the flippers! We love you!!"

The Hologram disappeared as Gabriel shedded tears in his eyes. The guards were generous enough to hand him a couple tissues to wipe them away.

Maurice: "Yo, Gabriel. Are you OK?"

Gabriel turned to see Team Y/N who were visiting him to give him team support and comfort.

Gabriel: *Sniffed and blew his nose* "Yeah... I'm okay. My parents and Crazy Dave feel proud of my effort."

Guard #035: "Your teammate may have lost the games, but he can still be here for any support in the waiting room and in the bystander's area. We will also be providing food and water along with the other players and bystanders during these games."

Jack: "Well that's nice of you, guys."

Guard #034: "Thank you, Player #218. You all should head for the waiting room to prepare for the next game." *The guards made their exit*

Kaleb: "So, Gabriel, who were those holographic people?"

Gabriel: "Those were my parents and Crazy Dave. I've known them since I was young."

Maurice: "I see they're proud of your brave efforts."

Gabriel: "They sure are! Good luck out there, guys."

Gabe: "Please! Win for us, fellas!!"

Nick: "You got it! Our Penguin brother!"

The rest of the Team started walking back to the waiting room as Y/N felt a bit bad for Gabriel's loss. However, undaunted what lies ahead, the video gamer has one goal in determination.

Y/N: *Whispers to the audience* "You bet I am." 'Alright, Gabriel. I'm gonna win that money for all of us including our families!' *Feeling Confident*

The Guard Captain walked into the waiting room and arrived with an important announcement.

S.G. Guard Captain: *Ahem* "Ladies & Gentlemen, my I have your attention please. Since it's late tonight, the games will pause until the next morning. Fortunately, you all have beds to sleep in and will be given breakfast once it is time to wake up for the third game. However there are strict rules to these privileges. Rule #1: You may not leave the dorm past curfew unless supervised by a Staff Member. Rule #2: While we'll disable the collars, it is extremely prohibited to use them against the other players as requested by one of the announcers. Any and all fighting will cause both parties, unless one is the victim, to be disqualified. Any questions?" *Hears nothing but silence* "Very well. We will see you all in the morning for the third game. In the meantime, get some rest. Good night everyone."

The lights dimmed as some people started hitting the hay and sleeping in their beds.

Midnight... 12:15 A.M.

Everyone in the room was sleeping peacefully. Y/N was sleeping on the top bed while Kaleb was sleeping on the bottom bed. There was complete silence until a whoosh was made in the room along with another one. Two figures were in the room and inspected the room as they quietly looked at the players without making any noise. At last they reached Y/N and Kaleb's beds as the two friends were sleeping. The figures looked at Y/N as they knew he was in grave danger. The first figure, who was a chameleon, spoke silently before the second figure who was a black hedgehog.

???? #1: *Quietly* "I've got a bad feeling about this, Shadow. Should we tell Y/N the truth about the 'Squid Games'?"

???? #2: *Quietly* "Hmph. The kid will find out for himself. For now, we must focus on our mission. We must find the Doctor and Bowser before it's too late. Vector and Rouge are undercover as the staff here while Charmy and Omega are watching the cameras. The best way for us is to stay in the shadows until further notice."

???? #1: *Quietly* "Hmm. We must stay quiet so we don't want to alarm this facility."

The two noticed the collar Y/N's wearing, and as they examined closely, there's two symbols of Bowser of Eggman on it.

???? #1: *Quietly* "The doctor is somewhat clever in designing this collar."

???? #2: *Quietly* "Even if we try removing it, it'll cause an alarm waking up Y/N and alerting security."

Kaleb: *Snoring and sleep talking* "ZZZ...No thanks, Emma and Samus... Your bodies and beauty is all I need for happiness...ZZZ."

???? #1: *Quietly* "Hmph. Immature pervert. We must capture the doctor and the koopa! Let's go!"

???? #2: *Quietly* "Roger."

The two mobians had fled away to regroup with the rest of their groups who're Team Dark and Team Chaotix as the Guards didn't notice a thing. Apparently, Teams Dark & Chaotix are in the Squid Game Center for a top secret mission. And you may well ask, "What is the secret mission about?"

Newyear2134: "Unfortunately, folks, the answer is unknown."

Andrup20: "Do they have a reason to infiltrate the Squid Games?"

Newyear2134: "That's correct. Although I feel bad for poor Gabriel. He was doing well."

Andrup20: "Same here, pal, but the Y/N Heroes are one whole player short!"

Newyear2134: "True, but with evil hiding behind the curtains, more dangers lurks ahead."

Andrup20: "I guess this cliffhanger will be ominous enough for the second act."

Newyear2134: "As always, stay tuned for the second act of the Squid Games Arc!"

Andrup20: "Auf Wiedersehen, our comrades!!!"

To be continued...