"Hello? Hello Eddy" a voice spoke
Eddy slowly opened his eyes which were still blurry but soon focused to see a large eyed creature with orange skin and a turtle like face starring at him. Eddy grew bugged eyed and flew up into the air before landing a few feet later as the creature watched him puzzled. The creature resembled a bipedal turtle with a large blue shell and boots, the creature also wore a red bandana around it's neck and red wrist bands on both arms.
"Holy crap, I knew I shouldn't have eaten those expired chunky puffs now I'm seeing crap" Eddy said
"No, wait Eddy your not dreaming" said the creature
"How do you know my name? asked Eddy who was very annoyed at this point "who the heck are you?
"Sigh my name is Kooper Koopa" the creature said " I've been waiting for you"
"Waiting….for….me…what are yah some sort of stalker?" asked Eddy
"No" said Kooper shaking his hands in front of his face defensively "Look I'll explain later first we need to find the other, that darn warp pipe scatter you guys all over the Gumble woods".
"Warp….pipe…Gumble Woods? Where the hell am I.. where's Kevin? When I get a hold of that shovel chin.." Said Eddy quietly shaking his head as he followed Kooper into the woods. It was at this time Eddy actually got a good look at where he was, it was a small, quiet forest but all around where huge towering trees overhead while on the ground were a few shrubs and bushes which watched Eddy with small black beady eyes which Eddy hardly paid attention to. Then a few feet up ahead Double D stumbled out of a bush grumbling
"ah.. Double D!" yelled Eddy smiling at seeing his old friend
"Eddy!" Double D said who turned when he heard Eddy call his name and smiled before he walked over to the pair. Following Double D out of the brush was a mushroom-like creature the had no limbs except two round feet, it also had a big mouth with two large teeth and wore a blue baseball cape
"Hey Kooper you found him" said the creature
"Eddy this is Goombario" said Double D pointing to the small creature. Eddy looked at the creature and smiled
"Ha I get a turtle while you get a squash Double D" mocked Eddy
"I'm a goomba you douche bag" said Goombario "my name is Goombario"
"I think I heard a voice this way" the 4 heard a nearby voice in the brush next to them. Double D and Eddy turned and smiled as they saw Nazz push her way out of the brush a big smile on her face from seeing familiar faces.
"Hey guys" said Nazz
"H-e-eee-Hel-Hell-ooo Nazz" said Eddy and Double D as they sweated nervously as Nazz was the attractive crush of most of the Peach Creek boys so most of them got really nervous in her presence.
"Whats up with them?" Goombario asked Kooper to which Kooper just shook his head in confusion. It was then they noticed a pink bomb like creature with two black beady eyes a long yellow wick and two round brown feet emerge from the brush where Nazz had just come from as it finally arrived in the open it began panting.
"pant..pant… alright next time I need to wear my other shoes these were not built for a hike" it said in a feminine voice
"Bombette!" Goombario and Kooper both said in unison
"Guys, hey that makes three now" she said with a joyous expression on her face
"So I take it you haven't seen the others" said Kooper
"No" said Bombette with a sad expression her face
"Well I guess we better commence the search" said Double D
"But how these woods are so big, its going to be impossible to find them" said Nazz
"Don't worry Nazz" said Eddy pointing into the air "I will find a way out"
Eddy immediately took off and started climbing up a nearby tree.
"Eddy!" yelled Double D from the base of the tree "I don't this is a good idea… oh he is so stubborn"
"Do you see anything?" said Nazz
"Yeah….trees, lots and lots of trees" said Eddy who was now sitting on a sturdy branch about halfway up the tree. "BWWWWWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA" Eddy was shook by a loud screech "What the.." Eddy began to say when out of the corner of his eye he saw a large hawk like bird flying in his direction, Eddy was barely able to duck the birds sharp claws.
"Eddy!" shouted Double D
"Albatoss!" shouted Goombario
"What?" asked Double D puzzled
"An albatoss a large bomb throwing bird, they're extremely territorial and we just happen to be in his space" explained Goombario
"Guys it's coming back" yelled Nazz
"Kooper!" yelled Bombette
The 4 members of the group still on the group looked up to see Kooper who had darted up the tree behind Eddy who was still clinging to the branch and looking in horror as the bird sped back towards him.
"Oh crap, I hate birds and now I'm going to die by one…I hate this world!" yelled Eddy "!" Eddy closed his eyes waiting for impact but all Eddy heard was the bird scream in pain, Eddy opened his eyes to see Kooper inside his shell slamming into the birds rib cage, Kooper then flew back at the tree branch, grabbed Eddy and jumped to the ground.
"Why to go Kooper" yelled Bombette
"Thanks Koop you saved my life" said Eddy
"Don't mention it, just be more careful next time" said Kooper
"Fellows our opposition has returned" said Double D pointing into the air at the Albatross which had recovered from Kooper's attack and was speeding for the team!
"RUN!" yelled Kooper the team turned and ran as fast as they could, the bird trailing them. Goombario looked out of the corner of his eye and saw a small cave in nearby rock facing and smiled
"Guys into that cave over their" he said the team all ran into the cave which was two small for the large bird to get into.
"That was close" said Nazz
"shh.. Quiet we're not safe yet" said Bombette The gang held their breath as a large shadow formed near the entrance to the cave the gang thought they were in for it till the shadow turned out to belong to Kevin who peeked around the entrance to the cave.
"Kevian" yelled Nazz
Kevian looked at the group with a smile "Choice' he said "hey guys their in here"
Ed, Rolf, Sarah, Jimmy, and Johnny all came through the cave.
"Ed!" yelled Double D
"Guys!" Ed yelled as he ran and scooped both Edd and Eddy in his arms and squeezed them tightly "together we are again"
"Glad to see you all are alright" said Kooper looking at the six monsters that had accompanied the kids to the cave. Among them was a orange koopa-like creature with black sunglasses, a green Mohawk and was riding a large white cloud with eyes, there was a round ghost-like creature with two big pink and yellow bows on its head, a koopa with a flight cap on his head and two large white wings protruding from its shell, next was a fat purple fish with big orange lips, next was a small yellow sun-like creature with a blue pacifier in its mouth, and finally was a creature whose body was covered by a dark purple cloak so none of his features could be made out except two bright yellow eyes. The gang all exchanged hugs and greetings before Kevin finally spoke up
"So now that were all to gather maybe you can explain to us whats going on" said Kevin
"Oh, sure" said Kooper "We'd be happy to answer any questions you have"
"Ok" said Eddy "who are you guys"
"We are the inhabitants of the Mushroom Kingdom" said Kooper "I'm Kooper"
"I'm Goombario, pleased to meet ya" said Goombario
"Bombette" Bombette said with a flirty wink
"I'm Parakarry nice to meet you all" said the winged koopa
"Madame Bow at your service" said the ghost
"yo I'm Lakilester" said the cloud rider
"Sushie" said the fat fish with a bow
"Watt, hi" said the small sun creature
"And I am the wizard Merlow" said the cloaked creature
"Well I'm Eddy" said Eddy
"Hello, my name is Ed" said Ed with a smile
"I'm Edd also but you may call me Double D, please to make you acquaintance" said Double D
"What's up I'm Nazz" said Nazz
"The names Kevin" said Kevin
"Rolf is pleased to meet you" said Rolf
"I'm Sarah" said Sarah
"Jimmy nice to meet you" said Jimmy
"Hiyah I'm Johnny and this is plank" said Johnny as he pointed to Plank and introduced him
"Pleased we're sure" said Kooper
When it got dark the gang figured it be safer from the Albatross to set up camp in the cave. They gathered some supplies from the nearby woods and managed to set up a small fire and had some sleeping bags that the mushroom kingdom creatures had brought them.
They all sat around the fire in a big circle as Double D stirred something in a large pot.
"Soup anyone?" said Double D
"Yes" said everyone in unison
Double D poured some gray liquid substance into some bowls which made some of the kids cringe in disgust.
"I thought this was soup" said Kevin
"Looks like stuff that you would find under Ed's bed" said Eddy
"Yes it is a bit grotesque but it's all I muster up from the local flora and fauna" said Double D
"Ok so you still need to explain why we're here" said Eddy looking at Kooper
"Oh yes" said Kooper "Well you see the reason you all have been brought here is because about 2 months ago the Koopa King Bowser-"
"Who's Bowser" asked a shaking Jimmy
"He's a big scary dragon beast that constantly tries to rule the Mushroom Kingdom" said Watt
"Sounds scary" said Jimmy as he continued to shake even worse
"May I continue please" said Kooper "Well it appears Bowser broke into Star Heaven, home of the guardians of the this world the Stars Spirits, and stole a powerful weapon known as the star rod."
"That does not sound good at all" said Nazz
"Well it gets worse" said Goombario "normally the legendary hero Mario stops Bowser's plots but with the power of the Star Rod Bowser was easily able to defeat Mario and send him to the dark world and on top of all of that he used his flying castle to lift Princess Peaches castle into the sky"
"And how exactly does all of this involve us" asked Sarah
"Well it appears the star spirits have chosen you guys to be the new guardians of our world and they chosen the 9 of us to help you" said Kooper
"We're sorta guardians for the guardians" said Goombario
"Why us though" said Double D scratching his head
"Yeah, I mean we're just kids" said Kevin
"That maybe but you have great power inside you" said Kooper
"Yeah and with the power Bowser has theirs nothing to stop him from claiming this world and perhaps even yours" said Goombario
"So what we're asking is will you stay and helps us" said Kooper
Their was a moment of silence as the kids thought about this quest that had fallen into their laps after a while Double D was the first to speak,
"Well I for one except this mission" said Double D
"Yah" said Ed throwing his arms into the air "me too"
"eh sure why not" said Eddy
"I'm up for an adventure" Said Johnny "and so is plank"
"I'm in this could be fun" said Sarah
"If Sarah's going I'm going" said Jimmy grabbing Sarah's arm
"I'm so totally in" said Nazz
"Rolf shall slay this beast that plagues this fair land" said Rolf
"Well as much as I'm against teaming with the Eds I wouldn't want to cause the downfall of a world so I'm in" said Kevin
"All right" said Kooper smiling as did the rest of his group as a new hope has been given to them.
"So now we need to take you guys to Star Summit and so the Star Spirits can ignite your powers" said Goombario
"No, now we're going to eat" said Lakilester "We need our rest and besides I'm starving" Lakilester started rubbing his stomach.
"Right, lets rest up and we'll head to our next destination" said Goombario
The group began eating around the fire most had looks of disgust on their faces. "Man this stuff is terrible" said Eddy
"For once I have to agree with yah dork" said Kevin
"Well I have something that will make it better" said Goombario,the small Goomba pulled a large bottle out of seemingly thin air, the bottle was filled with an orange liquid. "Tadah" shouted Goombario
"WOW!" Said Watt his eyes glimmering "a 3 liter bottle of Fresh Juice"
"Lets pour a round!" shouted Sushie
The ground ate, talked, and laughed through most of the night, the Peach Creek Children had for the most part forgotten that they were in a strange world that they were destined to save. Soon everyone was asleep, well everyone was except for Jimmy who laid awake. The small boy shook violently, his eyes batting back and forth, unlike the rest of his group he was not adjusting to this new world as easily, even with his best friend Sarah right next to him did not ease the fear.
"Jimmy?" Jimmy jumped a little when a voice next to him said his name, Jimmy looked over to see Watt staring at him.
"You ok?" said Watt in concern
"Oh it's nothing just let me be please" said Jimmy sadly
"Oh come on we can talk" said Watt "You can talk to me about anything we're partners after all"
"Well….well….I'm kinda scared of the dark" said Jimmy
"Really is that all" Watt said with a chuckle "Well why didn't yah say so sooner" Watt all of a sudden lit up in a bright light that illuminated the area around him and Jimmy.
"Wow" said Jimmy in amazement
"Pretty cool huh" said Watt "Now go to sleep bud and I'll see you in the morning"
Jimmy smiled then laid his head down and almost immediately he and Watt were asleep.
As the sun rose above the tree line the group was already heading down a worn dirt path that they believed would lead them out of the woods.
"So" said Double D "Where did you say we are going again"
"Well since we are in Gumble woods" said Goombario "The closest place would be my home in Goomba Village, we could stay there and rest and then head to Toad Town where Star Summit is located"
"Then that's what we're going to do" said Kooper
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"That can't be good" said Lakilester
The group turned to see the Albatoss from yesterday racing towards them it's piercing yellow eyes bent of destroying these intruders.
"Stupid bird" yelled Eddy shaking his fist "to you ever quit!"
"RUN!" yelled Nazz as she sprinted ahead of the group
"rawk.. BOMBS AWAY!" yelled the Albatross the team looked up and saw a large black bomb racing down at them.
"" they all yelled in unison
"It's going to hit the tree in front of us" yelled Merlow
"huh" most of the group said as they stopped running it was about that time the bomb blasted the tree in front of the group which would have crush most of them.
"He can see the future" said Double D puzzled
"You know the order of future guessing yes" asked Rolf
"Yes" said Merlow to Rolf who looked in amazement
"MOVE JOHNNY!" yelled Sushie who dove and knocked Johnny out of the way of a bomb that was thrown at the boy
"Thanks Sushie, oh and Plank says thanks to" said Johnny pointing to Plank
"haha your both welcome" she said with a smile
"Hey quit throwing my family you oversized turkey!" yelled Bombette
"Less talkie, more running" said Lakilester
The group jumped the tree in their path and continued to run from their pursuer. The bird suddenly took a dive at the kids and extended his long sharp a talons which were pointed right towards Ed!
"Ed" yelled Parakarry, who quickly flew over and grabbed Ed's shoulders and flew him out of the way, the Albatoss flew up into the air and immediately launched a bomb at the group who managed to dodge it, the bomb struck a tree which began falling right towards Sarah!
"BABY SISTER!" yelled Ed who could only watch as the tree raced towards his younger sibling
"Outta Sight" yelled Bow who ran up and grabbed Sarah both disappeared leaving the tree to hit nothing but ground. The pair reappeared the few feet over shaken but unharmed
"All right this giant dork is really getting on my nerves" said Kevin
The bird dived at the group as they continued to run this time targeting Double D, Nazz, Kevin and Eddy
"Shell Toss" yelled Kooper, Kooper pulled himself inside his shell and flew at the albatoss
"Headbonk" yelled Goombario who flew at the Albatoss
"Body Slam" yelled Bombette who also flew at Albatoss
"Spiny Flip" said Lakilester who threw a large red spiked ball at the Albatoss
All four connected in their attacks which rocketed the bird up into the air.
"Yeah, take that" said Nazz smiling in victory
"Look out guys!" yelled Double D
Nazz looked ahead to see the ground drop off right in front of the group who all immediately stopped, the next thing they heard was a the ground shake to which they turned around to see the albatoss standing right behind them cutting off the path back to the woods. The Mushroom Kingdom group stood in front of the kids in battle stance as their powerful foe looked at them angrily.
"We don't want to fight we're just passing through we mean you no harm" said Kooper
"LIARS! You have come to steal my eggs now you will suffer my wrath" said the Albatoss
"We don't want your eggs you crazy old bat" said Goombario
"LIARS! Now prepare to die!" the Albatoss yelled in pure anger
"Ugh there' no reasoning with her" said Kooper he looked back at the Peach Creek Kids "You guys run, find a way to Goomba village we'll take care of this joker"
"But guys" said Nazz
"No buts, you guys go" said Bombette
The creatures looked ahead in battle stance they then each felt a human hand touch them, they all looked back to see the kids staring at the Albatross in anger each with a hand on their respective partner: Eddy's on Kooper, Double D's on Goombario, Ed's on Parakarry, Nazz's on Bombette, Kevin's on Lakilester, Sarah's on Bow, Jimmy's on Watt, Rolf's on Merlow, and Johnny's on Sushie.
"We're not going anywhere" said Kevin
"Yeah we're all in this together" said Nazz
"Like you said were partners were here for each other" Jimmy
"G-G-Guys" said Kooper About that time the crystal the team received earlier from the mysterious figure rose into the air and began to glow brightly
"What's going on!" shouted Sarah
The crystals then floated in front of each of the children before each split into two small spheres of light which went into each child's hand. The light then began to change form, one of the sphere changed into a small candy bar shaped cell phone like device which had a large screen on it along with several buttons, a large think antenna stuck out the top. Each child's was a different color: Eddy's was Blue, Double D's was Red, Ed's was Green, Nazz's was yellow, Sarah's was pinks, Jimmy's was Purple, Rolf's was Brown, Kevin's was Black, and Johnny's was White.
"What are these" said Double D as the kids and creatures stared in amazement the devices, the kids then each looked in their other hand a saw trading card each which had a large up arrow on it and the top of the card said UPGRADE.
"What a trading card, this is what's going to save us" said Eddy looking at the cards on both front and back, the back of which had a large gold star on a white background. Double D looked at the card in his hand then at the device it was then he noticed the device had a slot on the bottom he looked at the card and smiled
"Guys, I have an idea" said Double D "follow my lead"
Double D took the card and inserted into the slot at the bottom of the device, the card disappeared in bright light into the device, the other kids did the same. The creature then began to glow brightly and became more tone.
"Wow" said Parakarry "I feel so much stronger"
The group looked over to see the Albatoss did standing their and was now fuming
"YOU DONE WITH YOUR LITTLE LIGHT SHOW NOW!" it yelled
The group turned around and smiled
"Yeah were done" said Kooper "now let's get em guys"
"Go for it!" yelled Sarah throwing her hands in the air
"Power Shell!" yelled Kooper, Kooper went into he shell as before but this time his shell glowed in a bright blue light, the Albatoss attempted to take off to avoid the attack but Kooper easily raced into the air struck the Albatross knocking him to the ground
"My turn, GOOMBUBBLE!" yelled Goombario Goombario inhaled a deep breath "PPPPAAAAAHHHH!" He exhaled and blasted a large red ball of energy at the Albatoss which struck him
"Spiny Surge!" yelled Lakilester who summoned several black spinys around Albatross, Lakilester then clapped his hands and the black spinys glowed and converged all at once on their target
"Wing Blade!" Parakarry flew up into the attack his winds glowing before he swung his wing like a blade which sent a blade shaped wave of green energy at the Albatoss striking him
"Ghoul Blast!" yelled Bow who shot a pink blast that was shaped like a ghoul with arms and white eyes and mouth the attack also struck Albatross
"Merlin's Ball" yelled Merlin who shot a Brown and black swirling ball at Albatoss
"Power Shock" yelled Watt as his shock purple lighting from his body that blasted Albatoss
"Water Ray" Sushie shot a white water at Albatoss
"Now Bombette fry him" said Kooper
"Right" Bombette ran up to Albatoss and glowed brightly "POWER BOMB!" A massive explosion erupted and all that could be seen was Albatoss rocket through the air.
The kids ran up to their monsters and cheered everyone giving high fives and hugs.
"You guys did it" said Double D
"Oh, we couldn't have done it with out you guys" said Goombario
"Yeah I guess you right their" said Eddy smiling
"But what happened" said Nazz looking at the device in her hand "what are these"
"Uh.. We don't know" said Goombario looking at the others who shook their heads in confusion.
"Guess that means we need to get to Star Summit as soon a possible if we want to find out" said Kooper
"Then way are we all standing around like Wilfred after a snowstorm, Rolf believes we must go to the Summit of the Stars" said Rolf holding his hand in the air
"Yeah!" they all said
The group all walked back towards the woods to find the path to Goomba Village.
