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Peach was unable to sleep, so was Toad. They both were worried about Bowser's
threat of killing five inhabitants of the Mushroom world. Peach knew Bowser
was evil, but only to an extent. At least, that's what she used to think. Toad
blamed himself for saying Bowser didn't have the heart to kill. "I'm sorry
Princess; this is my entire fault!" Toad broke the silence. Peach had hardly
heard Toad speak; so many things were going through it. "Don't worry about
it, Toad, we'll figure a way out of this." Peach started. But just as she
said that, something happened! She remembered of a tale her Grandmother used
to tell her at nights, before she would go to bed. "Toad, I just may have
come up with a plan that might work!" Peach whispered, signaling Toad to
the back of their cell. "Great! What is it?" Toad asked, keeping his
voice low. "At nights, when I was young, my Grandmother would tell me stories,
of our family's history, and the treasures we held. One story she was quite
found of telling me, was that of the Star Broach in the shape of a star, attached
to a heart shaped casing, that contained a small star inside, which equaled
the power of the 120 Power Stars."
Toad was amazed, that one star, a small one for that matter, could equal the
power that took 120 Stars to produce! "But Princess, how could that be?!
Where is it located?! Who can use it?!" It seemed like hundreds of questions
suddenly began to pop out of Toad's head, and his voice, rising with excitement,
would get the guards attention soon. "Shhhh..." Peach signaled, with
her finger near her lips. "Oh, right, yeah!" Toad impatiently acknowledged.
Peach continued: "My Grandmother explained that it had been in our family
for generations, possibly since the first Queen Toadstool. She said, that one
night when her Kingdom was on the verge of destruction by an evil King from
across the great sea. The Queen stepped out on her balcony, of her massive castle
and starred up at the night sky, filled with stars. Below, chaos was everwhere.
Mushroom people were being killed, houses burned to the ground, money and treasures
being stolen, the same thing was happening in all the other distant villages,
the Queen could just feel it. Grandmother said she probably said something along
the lines "Please, Gods that control the heaven of stars, protect my people,
my Kingdom, from the death and hardship they face! Please, I beg of you!"
The Queen had said, with tears in her eyes, and her hands reaching towards the
sky.
"So what happened?" Toad was completely engulfed in the story, he
had a rough picture in his head of the scene. "Grandmother never told me
past that, for some strange reason. So, I decided to read up on it in The Ancient
Text of Mushroom History, and found out myself. It says that after the Queen
had pleaded, she was shot through the heart with an aro, from the evil King."
Toad gasped, at the though of it. Peach continued: "Please" The Queen
cried out. "The sky supposodly glowed bright for a split second, lighting
up the entire area, as a voice spoke: "You care for your people a great
much. You would sacrifice your very life for them, each and every one of them.
Your heart knows of only love and care, not an ounce of hatred. Take that love
and care, from your dieing heart a turn it into a source of power and strength.
It will give you the strength you need to save you Kingdom, and all its people!"
The voice ended, as the Queen's chest began to emit a bright orange glow. The
punctured red heart began to appear, and slowly began to change into a yellow
star, of the same size. It glowed brightly, and let out a bright, magnificent
flash of light, encompassing the whole Kingdom, sending the Evil King and his
conquers to another place in time, where they will never be able to escape.
The Queen soon died later, but not before explaining to her husband, the King,
who had been freed, about the star, which contained her heart, still full of
love, hope and compassion for all. After she finished explaining, she let out
one more sigh of relief, looked at the ceiling, as if she was preparing for
the great journey ahead, and died in her husband's arms. He always kept the
star in a heart shaped Broach, near him, for the rest of his life.
Toad was in tears from the story, it had touched him deeply. "This, assuming
it was accurate, was written first by a spy of the enemy army, hiding nearby,
but once he was vanquish, the King wrote the part about his wife, and her story
of the star and her heart." Peach finished. "Toad, don't you see,
the Star Broach may very well be held in the castles very upper level!"
Peach said. "It's... here? Really!?" Toad could barely speak. "Possible,
and the only way I'm going to be able to find out, is by getting Bowser's permission
to go up there." Peach said, walking to the bars. "Huh?!?" Toad
was confused. "Guard! Tell Bowser... King Bowser, that it is urgent that
I speak to him! I wish to discuss plans of our marriage!" Peach forced
out. Toad almost fainted.
Geno had just finished arming himself with Ice Bombs, Fire
Bombs, Fright Bombs, Rock Candy, and the new Lightning Bombs, the Defense Force
had just created this new type of bomb. "Geno!" A voice called out.
"That voice sounds like..."
Geno began, he turned around it was Mallow! "Mallow, what are you
doing here?" Geno asked. "I'm here to help!" Mallow said anxiously.
"No
Mallow, it's too dangerous! You're a Prince, and if something were to happen..."
Geno began. "Mom and Dad said that I could help! I want to return the favor!
You guys have saved my parents, Nimbus Land and me twice, so now I want to
help!" Mallow said. Geno stood there thinking for a few seconds. "Your
sure
you want to? It's going to be dangerous." Geno warned. "Geno, my powers
have
grown significly!" Mallow responded. Geno stood there, and finally said:
"Ok, grab some Bombs and Rock Candy and lets get moving." Geno said,
hesitating. "Thanks!" Mallow said happily.
Bowser couldn't sleep either. He had gone back to the thrown room. He found
himself uncomfortable about having to kill those five people tomorrow. "What's
wrong with me!? I'm the badest brute around, and I should not be worried about
killing a few stupid people! I should enjoy it!" Bowser thought to himself,
which he had been thinking for the past few hours. He was disturbed by a knock
on the door. "Yes, come in!" He yelled. A shelled Troopa entered,
with the Princess next. "Peach!" Bowser jumped up. "You're excused!"
Bowser said to his minion, who nodded his head, and left. "If you've come
here to plead..." Bowser began. "No, I'm here to accept your offer
of.... marriage." Peach said. "As you should! You're going to be the
luckiest woman in the world!" Bowser laughed. Peach was about to continue,
but Bowser added: "And to give you a small taste of my generosity, I will
forgo the execution of your people! We will rule the world together!" Bowser
laughed.
Kamek was walking down the much cleaner halls, than their castle, to the Thrown
Room. He knocked, ready to give Bowser the news of his plans of attack. When
Bowser said "Enter", Kamek noticed that Bowser's voice seemed different,
not as grumpy or forceful, but, could it be, dare he even think, happy? "Sir.."
Kamek begun as he entered, only to see Peach and Bowser talking... about marriage!?!
Kamek nearly lost his balance. "Kamek!" Bowser waved, as Kamek moved
back a bit. Bowser waving... with a smile on his face? "Come here!"
Bowser continued, in a cheery voice. "Sir?" Kamek asked, puzzled.
"I want to ask you to be best man at our wedding!" Bowser said. That
did it, Kamek fainted. Peach wondered if everybody would react like this.
Peach and Bowser were standing besides Kamek. "Kamek?" Bowser asked,
as he threw water onto the fainted Magickoopa. "W... Wha, What happened?"
He finally mumbled, fixing his glasses. "You never answered my request."
Bowser begun. "Request?!" Kamek asked. "Sir, you NEVER request
anything, it's always an order!" Kamek said, jumping up. "Well, anyway."
Bowser started again. "Would you be my best man at the wedding?" Kamek
forced out a "yes", but then quickly added: "My attack force
is ready to invade the Mushroom Kingdom Capital, I shall be leaving now."
Kamek said, as he turned to leave. Bowser heard Peach gasp, so he yelled out
Kamek. "Cancel the attack! The lovely Princess has agreed to hand over
her Kingdom to me." Bowser said. "But sir, at least let me take a
group to defend the castle, from any possible approaching forces." Kamek
said. "Of course." Bowser agreed. Kamek nodded and left. "Now,
my lovely Princess, let's discuss the future." Bowser began.
"I give up!" Mario yelled out in frustration. "I've tried every
thing to get that stupid
cover off!" Mario said madly, sitting down on a cloud. "I don't believe
it! My tools are useless!"
Luigi said, stunned. "Yoshi don't know what to do!" Yoshi sadly complained.
The Yoshi were getting hungry, and they had tried everything, throwing
rocks, themselves and withered fruit at the black cover. DK was also getting
hungry, not all his strength could remove the black cover. Wario continually
tried to blast the cover off, but kept ending up blasting himself.
Kamek was walking down the hall, heading towards the room were the
three warriors were, when he heard arguing. As Kamek entered the room, he saw
Kunzitera madly yelling at Bob. "Hey, What's going on?!?" Kamek demanded
to
know. "This idiot thinks he's the leader! He continually boosts on how
he is the
best, I was just going to show him WHOM here is the most powerful!" Kunzitera
madly said. "you're going to learn who is the best around here!" Kunzitera
madly shouted, holding out his hands, which started to glow. "Give me your
best
shot!" Bob yelled. "Hold it. HOLD IT!" Kamek yelled. "Save
it for the outside, which is where were going now!" Kamek said. "Do
we have to?" Sherasha asked. "My nails are still drying!" She
said. "Forget about
your nails! And put your armor on!" Kamek ordered, cleaning his glasses.
"I
like her without her armor on!" Kunzitera and Bob said in unison, agreeing
for once. "Boys,
you'll get your chance, now stop drooling or were going to have to swim to
the Mushroom Kingdom!" Sherasha ordered.
"She's mine!" Kunzitera whispered to Bob as they left. "No,
she's
mine!" Bob said louder. They argued all the way down the halls. "Hey,
wait a sec."
said Bob. "What?" They all complained. "........I'm hungry."
Bob slowly said, rubbing his stomach.
"FINE! Make a sandwich!" yelled Kamek, who was annoyed. Bob left.
Seconds later, they heard
a ear-piercing scream, so loud, it could've shattered glass!
"HEEEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLLPPPPP!" Bob screamed. They all ran towards the
kitchen.
"Are you okay?" asked Kamek. "Are you being kidnapped?"
asked Sherasha. "Are
you hurt? I hope so!" yelled Kunzitera. "NO! I dropped the peanut
butter jar
and I can't reach it!" Bob panicked. They all moaned, and an Anime sweat
drop appeared on their heads. "THIS IS WASTING TIME!!!" Screeched
Kamek. "Ok,
OK! I won't eat! I'll starve myself!" Bob whined. "Good..." Kamek
said. "See
how childish he is?" Kunzitera said to Sherasha. "I HEARD THAT!"
Bob
complained. "Oh shut up." Kunzitera responded. "If I ever get
that Peanut
butter jar, I'm sticking your head in it!" Bob yelled, pointing his finger
at
Kunzitera's head. "I'd like to see you try." Kunzitera responded.
"I WILL!!!"
Bob said, jumping up and down. "Is that a promise?" Kunzitera asked.
"You can
count on it!!" Bob continued. "SHUT UP!!!!!" Kamek yelled with
all his remaining strength. "OUCH!!
Ear drums, Out of order!!" Bob panicked as he fell over.
Finally after a good two hours, Kamek, Kunzitera, Sherasha and Bob were
outside. "Let's go!" Kamek ordered as they began walking across the
bridge
over the moat and onto the yellow path, to guard the castle. Just as they stopped
to take a position, a blue beam smashed into Kamek, knocking him back into Sherasha.
Bob and Kunzitera didn't like this one bit.
"She's mine, you old coot!" Bob yelled to himself. "You fell
purposely into
her!" Kunzitera yelled to himself as well. "Who did that?" Kamek
demanded. "I am the
Defender of Stars, Protector of wishes and dreams! I am Geno, the Starlight
Defender!" Geno announced, as he landed on the ground. "Talk about
corny!" moaned Bob.
"I thought your eardrums were out of order?" Kunzitera asked. "Your
whole body is going to be out of order soon!" Bob threatened. "Let
me ask you this, how long has your brain been out of order?!?" Kunzitera
yelled into Bob's ear, which blew him away. "I am the
protector of the sky and clouds, defender of the weak and helpless, I am
Mallow, And I shall defeat you!" Mallow announced. "Yet another corny
intro." Bob pointed out.
"What a HUNK!" Sherasha screamed, staring at Geno. "Oh brother!"
Kamek,
Bob, and Kunzitera all said in unison. "Get them!" Kamek ordered,
pointing towards Geno and Mallow.
"I don't see anything in him!?!?" Both Bob and Kunzitera turned to
Sherasha. "What's he got that we don't?" They both continued. "How
can you like a guy in blue tights, that looks like a doll?" Bob asked.
"Why don't you ask yourself, you've certainly fashioned a liking to them!"
Kunzitera laughed, as Bob turned around and punched him in a face."JUST
GET THEM!!!" Kamek yelled. "I'm busy!" Bob yelled back. "You
will fight or I will send you to the fiery underworld of death and despair!"
Kamek threatened. "Uh...ok!" Bob backed down, but soon complained:
"Do I HAVE to fight a marshmallow? Can't I just...eat him?" Bob asked,
referring to Mallow. "FIIIIGHT!" Yelled Kamek, almost popping a vein.
"Oh brother, I'm going to retire!" Kamek sighed, trying to calm down.
"What idiots you all are!" He then yelled. "Fine, Mr. Cranky.
Let your warriors starve to death!" Bob madly complained. "I'm not
a marshmallow! I'm a tadpole... no, actually I'm a Prince of Nimbus Land!"
Mallow corrected."Wow! He's a prince! Can I have your autograph?"
Bob sarcasticly asked. Kamek shoved Bob followed, and ordered him to attack.
"Elec-Shocker!" Bob called out, a surge flashing white and blue
electricity formed in his hands, and threw it at Geno and Mallow! "Yeouch!!"
Mallow yelled. Both being thrown back. Mallow recovered and prepared to attack.
"Hey! Electric attacks are my specialty! Shocker!" Mallow called out,
raising his hands to the sky. In the sky a huge glowing lightning bolt speeded
towards Bob! "Shield Of Evil!" Bob called out, his arms held out in
front of him. "Hah! You're going to get the shock of your
life!" Mallow taunted. The bolt hit.... made a few ripples and bounced
off!
It deflected and headed towards Mallow! "What!?" Mallow panicked and
was
super-shocked! Mallow went flying backwards into a hill! "Mallow!"
Geno
called out. "Fire Bomb Explode!" Geno called out, tossing the Firebomb.
It
hit Bob and Kunzitera. "Ouch Ouch OUCH!" Bob yelled. "Ooo That
smarts!"
Kunzitera yelled. Mallow had recovered, and was running towards the four with
his Sonic Cymbals. Just as he was about to clap them together, Sherasha attacked!
"Vine Strike, Electrify!" She called out. Three green
vines on each side of wrist fired out and striked Mallow, tying him up!
"No!" Geno cried out. "Ha! So much from the 'Starlight Defenders!'
Now, got a
Water Bomb?" Bob taunted/complained, still burning.
The green vines shocked Mallow as he struggled to free himself.
"Mallow Thunderbolts Surround!" Mallow forced out as bolts of thunder
shocked
the four and freed Him! "Good Job!" Geno said. "Hurry while the
stunned!"
Mallow yelled back. "Right!" Geno said. Geno then morphed into a cannon!
"Geno Flash Intensify!" Geno yelled as a bright yellowish-orange circular
ball fired from the morphed Geno. "Look, out!" Kunzitera yelled. Too
late.
The bright yellowish-orange circular ball erupted in front of them. "Is
it just
me, or is it getting HOT AGAIN?!!?" Bob asked. "Oh shut up!"
Kunzitera
responded. "You know, you should trademark that!" Bob responded. The
powerful
circular ball grew and grew, making it hotter and hotter! Soon, it exploded!
"Oww!!!" The four screamed. When the flash faded, the three were still
standing! But Kamek was down "Impossible!" Geno gasped. "Oh oh..."
Mallow
said backing up. "Black Energy Blast!" Kunzitera said, holding out
his hand
as three black glowing spheres fired. Geno jumped out of the way as they flew
past him, but Mallow was again, nailed!
"Geno Whirl Slice!" Geno called out in the air as three rings on
fire
zoomed at incredible speed, drilling into Kunzitera! "Oww!" He yelled
as
he ring drilled into his body. "Star Rain SMASH!" Mallow called out,
just
recovering, a giant yellow stared plummeted into Sherasha! "No!" Bob
cried
out! "You'll pay you fat little cream puff!!" Bob said with pure anger.
"Evil
Power DESTROY!" yelled Bob. A beam fired out of Bob's hands. The surge
of
evil completely knocked out Mallow. "Mallow!" Geno called out. "I
killed the
weakling! I killed the weakling!" sang Bob, dancing around. "Are you
a
fruit?" Kunzitera asked. "A what?" Bob asked still dancing. "Yep,
that
answers my question! He's fruiter than a fruit basket folks!" Kunzitera
laughed. "Some how, I FEEL INSULTED!" Bob complained, scartching his
head. "Don't worry, it's a completely natural thing!" Kunzitera assured."You'll
pay for that! Geno yelled. "Go ahead and try!" Kunzitera
and Bob said calmly, as they continued to argue. "Oh so brave!" Sherasha
said, getting up. "I call upon the powers of the Starlight Universe, help
me
destroy this evil!" Geno began saying, holding up his arms. "Geno
Star beams
Smash!" Geno yelled. "Yet again, another corny speech! You people
are SO un cleavor!" Bob said, for the third time today. "Look at your
name. Dull, isn't it?" Kunzitera laughed. A blue light circled above the
three. "This cannot be good!" Bob began. "No, you think?"
Kunzitera said. Suddenly blinding lights
shot down, drilling into the three. "Ahhhhhhh!!!" They all screamed.
The
breams continually drilled through them with ease! The ground started breaking
apart as
the beams of pure energy and power continually poured down. Suddenly Geno
collapsed. The three collapsed....and the ground collapsed.....and they all
fell....
To be continued...
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