First Round Losers’ Solidarity


*It’s the eve before the last round of the tournament. The two finalists have just been revealed, and while everyone else is eagerly speculating on which one will take the victory, a certain DJ is in the Jamspace venue with his turntables.*
DJ Professor K

Bum ch-bum – bum – bum... Yeah, that’s tight, lemme just-

Pitbull

Ay, friend! Those are some pretty nice skills you got there, haha.

*Pitbull steps into the venue, pops his collar, and walks up to the DJ, offering a handshake.*
Pitbull

Mr. Worldwide, I don’t believe we’ve properly met.

*After getting over the shock of someone barging in unannounced again, K takes off his headphones in one smooth motion before accepting the handshake.*
DJ Professor K

Pleasure to meet you, Mr. Worldwide. The name’s DJ Professor K. Heard about ya ‘round the streets of Toyko-to. I’d ask if you’ve ever been, but it ain’t on any map! You just here to watch me do my stuff, or what?

Pitbull

Well actually, I was thinking about a potential collaboration, recorded right here at Jamspace. I have a really cool idea that would lighten up the mood around here, you interested?

DJ Professor K

I’m always down to jam out with someone new, but what’cha mean by ‘lighten up the mood’?

Pitbull

Well, I’ve just been seeing a lot of folks around here all down and out ever since they lost in the tournament. I feel as if they need some sort of direction to go, something for them to find a purpose in, get them all hyped up! What do you say we gather up the first round “losers”, and arrange a track that would make some noise?

*The professor leans back in thought, mulling over what Pitbull is suggesting.*
DJ Professor K

Y’know, I think I get exactly what you’re puttin’ down. I get the feelin’ a lot of folks ‘round here could use that sorta pick-me-up right about now...

*A contemplative look passes over the DJ’s face, but just as quickly as it appeared, it vanishes.*
DJ Professor K

Ah, what the hell? I’m in!

*Overhearing the conversation, Weird Al enters the room.*
Weird Al Yankovic

Hey, are you guys putting something together?

DJ Professor K

Damn, does nobody in this tournament know how to knock?

*Al does the ol’ “shave and a haircut” knock on the open door out of courtesy.*
DJ Professor K

Alright alright, well, we’re thinkin’ of bringin’ all the first round losers together for a little collab. To keep people’s spirits up, ya feel me?

Weird Al Yankovic

Hm...is it anything like a polka medley?

Pitbull

Probably! Come on up to the mic, and give us something from the soul.

*K and Pitbull start playing a mashup of their own beats.*
Weird Al Yankovic

Yeah...this song reminds me of a store back home...

*Al sings the lyrics to Hardware Store to the beat of the tunes.*
Pitbull

Alright, fire, but let’s save the good stuff for the recording! We gotta round up the rest first!

*Al and K nod, and the three of them leave the venue to find the other first round losers. As they walk off, the ground shakes almost imperceptibly...*
Will Smith

Aight, I got my leg, I got my BRERB, I got my sandwich... Hey, where the video games?

*Will Smith is currently packing up his suitcase to get on his way home to Bel-Air, when he hears a knock on his hotel room door.*
Will Smith

Carlton, is that you?

Pitbull

Will, it’s Mr. 305, checkin’ in for the remix!

*Pleasantly surprised, Will moves to open the door.*
Will Smith

Pit? Man, it’s been a while, feels like I’ve gone back in time!

Pitbull

Speaking of, we were thinking of having you on board for one last collab for the tournament, you know, for old time’s sake. Between us and all the other round 1 “losers”, you in?

Will Smith

Dayum, oh dayum, Oh DAYUMMM! Hell yeah! We got Agent A & J back in action, baby! Haha!

Howard

[AGENT J.]

*Howard suddenly appears behind Pitbull and the others.*
Pitbull

YEEEOOOO!

Weird Al Yankovic

WHAT THE FUDGESICLE!?

DJ Professor K

WHAT’S GOING ON?!

Will Smith

r r r !

Howard

[APOLOGIES FOR THE INTRUSION.]

Pitbull

H-hey man, you haven’t heard anything about me recently right? Haha...

Will Smith

Yo, you’re that one alien dude, the tall one. Whatchu want man?

Howard

[YOUR RE-EMPLOYMENT IS REQUESTED. THEY WANT YOU BACK.]

Will Smith

Who? My Mom? Back where?

Howard

[COME WITH ME.]

*Howard suddenly grasps Will’s arm, attempting to lead him away somewhere.*
Will Smith

Woah woah woah! Chill out alien dude, we can talk about this!

Weird Al Yankovic

You aren’t going to probe him, are you?! Are you going to read our minds?

Howard

[NEGATIVE. HE MUST COMPLY.]

*As Howard drags Will out of his room, Popoy and Marcianito are walking by, and take notice of what’s going on.*
Popoy

YO, what do you think you’re doing man!? Now you’re attacking contestants?! What the FUCK IS WRONG WITH YOU?? GET YOUR HANDS OFF HIM MAN!

Howard

[THIS IS NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS, CLOUT CHASERS.]

Popoy

I’M GONNA FUCKING KILL YOU!

*Popoy begins to once again try to land a hit on Howard, but Marcianito and Pitbull stand in the aliens’ way.*
Pitbull

Hold it! Cálmate, amigos! Popoy please, remember what we talked about? Let’s take a chill pill and talk this out, ok?

Popoy

What the FUCK are you talking about man?! This puta has been gone for days, and now he is putting his hands on people?! He’s got to get knocked the fuck out!

Will Smith

Now hold on for just a minute! Everyone, let the gray alien dude speak! Why are you doing this man? What do you want with me?

Howard

[CLASSIFIED INFORMATION. CANNOT CLARIFY AT THIS LOCATION.]

Will Smith

Wait man, hold on. I’ll make you a deal, alright? If you wait until the tournament ends, I’ll come with you to wherever the hell you want me to go. Ok?

Howard

[THAT IS...ACCEPTABLE.]

Pitbull

Now that that’s settled, and now that all y’all are here...I need you all to listen to me for a moment. We’re trying to gather all of you for a track, something that will help lift ourselves up a bit.

DJ Professor K

Somethin’ to get everybody’s broken hearts pounding and blood pumpin’ to the beat!

Popoy

No fucking WAY am I going to dance next to this traitor.

Howard

[I CONCUR.]

Pitbull

You don’t gotta! Opposite sides of the room, you feel me? Please, you two. We can’t do this without y’all, it will show everyone that we aren’t just “losers”.

*Howard and Popoy stare at each other in contempt, until Marcianito suddenly breaks the silence by dancing in-between them.*
Marcianito

vamos a bailar

Popoy

...Uuuuuuughhhhh, fiiiiiinnne. I’m only doing this for you, Pitbull.

Howard

[...I ACCEPT. JUST THIS ONCE.]

Pitbull

Thank you for trusting me, you guys won’t regret it.

*The group heads out to find the last couple contestants they need. From the shadows, a metallic figure watches on as the Gaylord’s already sub-par internet speeds falter even further...*
Mallow

Hey! Dang it! Our wi-fi connection went out... we were 1 minute away from completing our match.

Geno

I don’t really understand the appeal of this “Super Smash Bros.”, why would I ever want to fight someone like Mario? He’s our friend.

*Mallow and Geno are in their hotel room, playing Smash Online together. Mallow is playing as Cloud, and Geno is playing Mii Gunner, with the Mii Costume of himself.*
Mallow

Well, there really is no point, it’s a-

*Suddenly, a knock on the door...*
Mallow

Oh no! Do you think that could be...?

Geno

Don’t worry Mallow, I will check it out.

*Geno prepares his arm cannon, and points it at the door. He suddenly opens the door, and finds his gun pointed at Pitbull’s face...*
Pitbull

Whoa, hold your horses, star warrior. It's just Mr. 305 checkin' in.

Popoy

You really need to stop saying that every time, man.

Geno

Oh, sorry Pitbull. We are just cautious after a previous incident. What do you need my assistance for?

*Pitbull catches his breath after having a gun to his head, and begins his explanation...*
Pitbull

So uh, yeah, we were wondering if you’d be interested in joining us for a track. You know, just before the tournament ends, showing everyone what they missed out on. What do you say?

Geno

Hm, well I don’t see why not. I was looking for something else to do anyway, now that Mallow’s game lost its connection.

DJ Professor K

Sweet! That’s just about everybody, ‘cept that Snake guy. But I figure it might be a minute before we can track that sneaky bastard down, hmm...

*A previously unnoticed box is suddenly lifted up and thrown aside behind the group, revealing Snake underneath.*
Solid Snake

Kept you waiting, huh?

Weird Al Yankovic

Oh no, it’s the CIA! I knew those aliens would get us into trouble with them...

DJ Professor K

Well, speak of the devil! Don’t suppose you been listenin’ in on our plans, have ya? What do you say, soldier boy?

Solid Snake

Hrrgh... I can’t. I’m on a mission.

Howard

[EXPLAIN YOURSELF.]

Solid Snake

There’s been a report of Metal Gear in the area. Have any of you seen anything?

Will Smith

Hold up, what?

Proto-Metal Ajit

THEN DO THE HARLEM SHAKE.

*Everyone: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA-*