The Action Fruits residence was at piece one quiet afternoon. It was another day of relaxation after an intense day of training the other day. Orange was in the living room playing video games, Pineapple was reading a book, Apple was honing in on his ninja star throwing techniques on some practice dummies.

Orange: “Score! Orange the mastermind just finished this game on the hardest difficulty!”

Pineapple: “There’s no way that happened…”

Orange: "See for yourself Pineappy boy"

Pineapple looked at the end credits to the game in utter disbelief.

Pineapple: “You mean to tell me you just beat Agent Chopper on the hardest difficulty? Son of a-”

Apple: “-Language Pineapple.”

Pineapple: “I didn’t even say it you dud, and Orange, why do you always have to be such a try-hard?”

Orange: “Because it obviously gives me bragging rights to something in the house when I school all of you in video games.”

Pear most days spent his time in his room working on experiments.

Out of the blue, he noticed a strange figure right outside his window

Pear: “Huh?”

The mysterious figure disappeared.

Pear: “Yeah, I’m definitely working too hard.”

Pear rubbed his eyes hard and left his room

While Orange was being cocky while Pineapple was getting annoyed, a knock on the door was heard.

KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK!!!!!!

With caution, the Action Fruits drew their weapons. Orange went closer to the front door.

Orange: “I’ll get it”

Pineapple: “Steady Orange, it might be a trap”

As the door opened, no one appeared. Suddenly a mysterious black blob crashed into the front window. When it took shape, it looked dazed and confused.

Apple: “Huh? A blob”

Pear: “Doesn’t seem like anything out of the ordinary”

Pineapple: “It’s obviously one of Destructo’s failed mutant cronies. Let’s not give it a reason to live.”

Just then, Tapas sprang out from its slumber.

Tapas: This is the Amazement Universe? This can't be right; you guys are fruits. I was expecting the Mighty Allegiance to be its staple characters, but for some strange reason, the one above all in your world settled on Fruit Ninjas. 

Tapas then started laughing hysterically.

Pineapple: “I don’t know what the hell you’re going on about, but we can still kick your ass”

Orange: “Never underestimate the power of an Action Fruit. We’ve gone toe to toe with the Mighty Allegiance. Our brother Pear has a database of all the weakness of every superhuman in the world. He’s that smart. We’ve even bested our mortal enemy Destructo and the likes of Oblivion!”

Tapas ceased laughing. It had a very concerned look on its face. As if It might have been just a tad bit frightened. In its mind, it thought.

Tapas: “Hmmm, they might actually pose some serious competition. A database of this world’s greatest superheroes and their weaknesses? That’s insane!"

Pear tried reasoning with the black blob

Pear: “We’re not your enemy, but why are you hear? Who sent you?”

Tapas: “No one. You see, I’m hosting a grand dodgeball battle of sorts…”

Apple: “What do you mean dodgeball battle?”

Tapas: “Your world is filled with multidimensional hotspots. Someone could easily just drag you into some random world and make you stay there”

Apple: “I’m not sure I follow”

Tapas: “Put it this way, I’ve seen worlds. Some I like, some I don’t. Your world is constantly on the brink of collapse with all of the villains you fight. However, I can grant you a path to salvation and save your world, if you four come with me”

Pear: “What’s the catch?”

Tapas: “You must fight against the five other Stories, with powers that show no mercy. You four are this world’s staple Characters. If you win, you have my word, I will spare your world AND wipe out all of your enemies.”

Pineapple: “Bull”

Tapas: “Is it?”

Orange: “It does seem almost too good to be true”

Apple: “We’ll need a moment to discuss this”

The brothers huddled together.

Apple: “He may be telling the truth”

Pineapple: “Since when did you start being so trusting?”

Pear: “That thing is obviously supernatural. We’ve seen worse”

Apple: “For the time being, this maybe our only chance to rid the city of destructo. Besides, he really doesn’t seem to pose a threat. Look at him.”

Orange: “Whatever gets me out of washing the dishes, I’m down for.”

Pear: “I’ll be keeping an eye on him in case he plans something shady. As if this isn’t shady already. It’s a deal with the worst, but you never know, he’s offering a world that’s cleansed of destructo. Imagine never fighting him again instead of every other week.”

Pineapple: “Alright alright, point proven.”

Apple: “So it’s agreed then, we’ll compete in this tournament?”

Everyone said “Ai” in unison

Orange: “I really hope it’s just a dodgeball game”

Apple: “Okay Tapas, we accept your offer, and we hold you to your word”

Tapas: “EXCELLENT!”

Tapas smiled gleefully and within five seconds warped the Action Fruits to an auditorium.

Pinaepple: “So what are we up against anyway? Monkey Princesses? A cyborg Lizard? Transforming Spiders?

Tapas: “You’ll know when you get there, heh heh heh heh heh heh heh”

Orange: “Ooof, that laugh is giving me anxiety”

The Action Fruits proceeded with caution as they followed Tapas.