Unwritten: Diary of a Lean Green Plumber

A Fourth Smash

28 June 2014

MK

Dear Diary,

The Butters almost didn't make it to their tenth anniversary, but here they were! There was no big, splashy party. The couple had an intimate dinner at home and then planned a trip to Isle Delfino. It made sense—after all, it was where they met. In the meantime, Gavin would stay with his grandparents in Los Angeles. And whenever he missed them, they were just a phone call away.

I still don't think reconciling with that man was Grace's best choice, but it's a choice I'll respect. When all is said and done, Roland is trying to be a better man, if not for his own sake, then for his son's. Not that it changes how he treated me back in the day.

This whole thing has me so confused. I'll put it aside for later, and then come back to it when my mind has cleared.

Luigi

7 July 2014

MK

Dear Diary,

There's more Smash news to share! Let's start with the best part:

I was between clients when Little Mac gave me a buzz.

"Hey, Mac," I said.

"Hey, Luigi," said Mac. "It's good to hear your voice."

"It's good to hear yours," I said.

"Hey—remember back in Brawl when I was an Assist Trophy?" asked Mac.

"Yeah," I said.

"Well, my boxing match with DK whetted my appetite," exclaimed Mac. "I resisted as long as I could, but finally—I submitted an application to Master Hand."

"And...?"

"I'm officially a Smasher now!" cried Mac.

"Oh, my goodness! Mac!" I exclaimed. "That's wonderful news! I can't wait to see you on the battlefield! Does—that mean you're coming out of retirement?"

"I retired from the WVBA," clarified Mac. "I didn't retire from boxing itself. And I hear that in Smash, you're less likely to be hit in the head, and the rules are more flexible."

"How about Doc?"

"He'll be there to cheer me on," said Mac.

"Somehow, I knew you would join Smash Bros," I said. "Aw, Mac. This is gonna be epic, two old friends fighting together!"

"Guess I'd better start training," said Mac. "Man, Josh and his folks are gonna be stoked when I tell them!"

I decided not to tell him how Josh had fallen ill.

"Congratulations, Mac," I said before hanging up.

Later that day, I was at home when someone knocked on the door. It was Mario, his blue irises dancing.

"You're not gonna believe this," he said when I let him inside. "Mega Man's joining the tournament!"