Super Smash Bros. Something Else / Reign of Darkness

Adventure Mode: Reign of Darkness, also known as simply Reign of Darkness, is a mode in Super Smash Bros. Something Else. It acts as the series’ fourth adventure mode, serving as a sequel to World of Light, though taking more inspiration gameplay and story-wise from Subspace Emissary.
==Gameplay==
Reign of Darkness plays similarly to Subspace Emissary, being a side-scrolling adventure game similar to that of the Kirby games. The overall mechanics of the Super Smash Bros. series are still present, but the gameplay more focuses on platforming and defeating groups of enemies, similar to that of a beat-em-up.
The game is split into 6 chapters, with each chapter having 8 levels. After choosing a stage, a difficulty is selected, and the characters will enter the level. The characters available will change depending on what is going on in the story, though after you complete the story, you can play any level with any character.
Throughout the game, various characters will join you on your adventure. Each chapter has a group of different characters, with the last chapter giving you access to all of them. You’ll most often gain access to characters either after various story events. However, throughout the game, you’ll find Secret Doors hidden in some of the levels. Entering them allows you to find a new character, who after beating, will join you.
==Plot==
After the events of World of Light, and the Spirits were left to return back to their worlds, the various Fighters were left behind in the wake of Galeem's destruction. With Master Hand and Crazy Hand back on their side, and both Galeem and Dharkon being destroyed, the Fighters were finally safe. They together decided to live in the World of Light, finally able to live in peace. For many years, the Fighters went by, doing the things they'd normally do, all under the watchful eyes of Master Hand and Crazy Hand atop their Final Tower.
All seemed well, for a time...
===Chapter 1 - Lightworld===
====1-1: Bowser's Castle====
The chapter starts with Mario, Luigi and Yoshi, relaxing in their house. Suddenly, the door slams open, as Toad runs in yelling about how Princess Peach has been captured! The three heroes get up, running to Bowser's Castle, and fight their way through his guards.
Level 1-1	Level 1-1	Reach the end of the level.	
*Mario (unlocked)
Upon reaching Bowser's Throne Room, we see Peach, inside of a cage, attempts to grab out to him. Bowser then steps in, and a fight between him and Mario begins.
Level 1-1A	Level 1-1A	Defeat Bowser.	
*Bowser (opponent)
Bowser is KOed, and while the heroes are resurrected, Yoshi sees something out of the castle's windows. Suddenly the sky turns purple, as a hole peers out of the clouds above the Final Tower. A blast of energy erupts from the hole, creating a shockwave that blasts the heroes backwards. Suddenly dark particles rain down from the sky, one of which heads straight for Bowser's Castle.
Crashing through the wall, this mysterious dark substance falls just near Bowser. Bowser gets up, confused, only to sight the dark object. He reaches towards it, much to Luigi and Peach's dismay, causing it to spread onto Bowser's body. Bowser roars out before becoming engulfed in an explosion of darkness. When the smoke clears, Bowser freezes for a moment, his skin turned a pitch black color. He opens his red glowing eyes, only to unleash a punch so powerful, that it sends Mario, Yoshi and Luigi flying across the horizon. Bowser boasts about his newfound strength, laughing as he begins an invasion of the Mushroom Kingdom.
====1-2: An Unexpected Meeting====
We cut to Kirby and Bandana Dee relaxing under a tree in the middle of a grassy field, relaxing. Kirby is asleep, while Bandana Dee looking onward at the swirling things in the sky. He sighs, not understanding what it is, only to suddenly hear a loud booming sound, waking Kirby up. Smoke emanates from the distance, and the two follow to where the sound came from.
Level 1-2B	Reach the end of the level.	
*Kirby (unlocked)
*Bandana Dee (unlocked)
Kirby and Bandana Dee finally make it to whatever made that loud sound. It turns out, it's Mario. At first knocked out, Bandana Dee touches him, causing him to suddenly wake up. Mario already recognizes Kirby, and Bandana Dee introduces himself to him.
Mario gets up, and the three watch as the entire sky is covered in purple, and dark particles rain from the sky. Suddenly, a mysterious light appears above the three, manifesting into the silhouette of a person. She introduces herself as Emelga, a guardian of cosmos who fights against extraterrestrial threats. She talks about the Glitch, the dark substance raining down from the sky and corrupting anything in its path, stating that they were created by a powerful being known as Astazel, a powerful alien that seeks to take over their world. While trying to protect the World of Trophies, she was defeated by Astazel, who drained her of her power and had been keeping her prisoner. With their world in danger, she asks that they help her defeat Astazel and set her free from his imprisonment.
Of course Mario and Kirby agree to help, running off towards the Final Tower, but Bandana Dee interrupts them. He asks Emelga how they are going to enter the tower, as he points out that the Tower's base is blocked off completely, preventing entry. Emelga, now knowing the extent to which the Glitch has already spread, tells them that Astazel has chosen various individuals to work for him. Mario then suddenly remembers Bowser, who he realizes is now under Astazel's control. Emelga says that if they wish to open the tower, they must defeat Astazel's servants, and weaken the power of the Glitch. Now understanding their goal, Mario, Kirby and Bandana Dee head off towards Bowser's Castle, leaving Emelga's projection behind as it disappears.
====1-3: Crystal Caverns====
Level 1-3A	Reach the end of the level.	
*N/A
Once Mario, Kirby and Bandana Dee make it to the end of the level, they suddenly hear yelling out in the distance. Deciding to follow the source, they find Captain Toad, cowering in fear, and being surrounded by two dark-colored individuals. Mario and Kirby approach the two, but the two suddenly turn their heads. Mario recognizes one of them as Yoshi, and Bandana Dee recognizes the other as Adeleine & Ribbon. The both are covered in the Glitch, having been corrupted similar to Bowser. The two lunge at our heroes, and a fight breaks out.
Level 1-3B	Defeat all the opponents.	
*Yoshi (opponent; unlocked)
*Adeleine & Ribbon (opponent; unlocked)
*Captain Toad (unlocked)
Our heroes defeat their corrupted foes, causing them to fall to the ground. Upon doing so, the Glitch fades way from their bodies, with Yoshi, Adeleine & Ribbon turning back to normal. Adeleine asks what happened, with Bandana Dee replying that they were corrupted. Adeleine then suddenly remembers something, that she found Yoshi unconscious when she was out painting, until a wave of darkness appeared and engulfed the two. She apologizes to them and Captain Toad, and the three join the heroes on their adventure.
====1-4: Mt. Dedede====
As our heroes exit the cave, finding themselves at the base of a mountain. Suddenly a group of Waddle Dees are running by them, though they seem to ignore the group entirely. Kirby then notices they're all holding something. Food. At this point Kirby knows what's going on, and he races towards King Dedede and his castle, with the rest of the heroes following behind him.
Level 1-4A	Level 1-4A	Reach the end of the level.	
*N/A
After entering the castle, they see the Waddle Dees, tossing food onto a massive pile, as they see King Dedede scarfing all of it down. Yoshi sights a delicious cookie at the bottom of pile, and much to Bandana Dee and Adeleine's dismay, Yoshi attempts to grab it with his tounge. This topples the massive pile, angering Dedede. In a blind rage, he instructs his servants to capture the heroes.
Level 1-4B	Level 1-4B	Defeat the enemies.	
*Waddle Dees (enemies)
*Waddle Doos (enemies)
*Poppy Bros. Jrs. (enemies)
After defeating the enemies, King Dedede is angered at their uselessness, and decides to fight the heroes one-on-one.
Level 1-4C	Level 1-4C	Defeat the enemies.	
*King Dedede (opponent; unlocked)
*Waddle Dees (enemies)
King Dedede falls over, defeated. Suddenly, a dark shadow emanates from him, and erupts from his body. The heroes watch the darkness manifest into Dark Matter. The dark being eminates with the Glitch, showing his allegiance with Astazel and that he is stronger than he was last time Kirby has fought him. He pulls out his sword, pointing it at the heroes, before charging towards them to initiate a fight.
Level 1-4D	Level 1-4D	Defeat Dark Matter.	
*Dark Matter (boss)
Dark Matter is defeated, causing him to fade away in an explosion of darkness. The Glitch surrounding King Dedede fades away. Dedede wakes up, as Bandana Dee rushes towards him and hugs him. King Dedede, rather reluctantly, thanks Kirby for saving him. After seeing the things the Glitch has done, he decides the join the group.
====1-5: ?====
TBA
====1-6: ?====
TBA
====1-7: Mushroom Kingdom Under Siege====
TBA
====1-8: Molten Fortress====
TBA
===Chapter 2 - Lost Wilds===
TBA
===Chapter 3 - Dark Kingdom===
TBA
===Chapter 4 - Newtendo City===
TBA
===Chapter 5 - Deep Space===
TBA
===Chapter 6 - Final Destination===
TBA
==Gallery==
EmelgaSSBSR(transparent).png|Emelga
==Trivia==
*Reign of Darkness is a pseudo-retelling of the Adventure Mode in the original Super Smash Bros. Something known as War of Dimensions. The biggest change from that story is that, unlike here where all the characters live in an interconnected world, in the original, all the characters were part of their own separate worlds, but they were fused together due to Astazel’s plans to take over the world.
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