A/N: Hello everyone, and welcome to chapter 4 of The Star Thief! Also, shoutout to NormanWhiteSmith for the awesome criticism! It always helps. Anyway, into the story!

5 Minutes later, Rosalina led Mario and the gang to the Observatory, where Slash was waiting. "Finally. So, these are the legendary Super Mario and Luigi. It's nice to meet you." he said. Mario looked at him. He was a taller boy, with deep, purple eyes and pure black hair. His face was riddled with freckles, along with a scar across his left eye. He was wearing a dark red hoodie with blue denim jeans and blue tennis shoes.

"Ahem," said Peach, "I am Princess Peach, ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom." Slash nodded at her. "Nice to meet you." He said to her. She nodded as well. "As with you." she said. Slash suddenly eyed Daisy. "Who's she, and what's she doing here?" he asked. Daisy stepped forward. "My name's Daisy, Princess of Sarasaland." She said.

Slash looked at Rosalina. "I didn't invite her. I only need people from the area of the Mushroom Kingdom, Sprixie Kingdom, and possibly even the Koopa Kingdom." he said. "The Koopa Kingdom?" asked Mario. "Yes, because we may even need help from…" Don't say it… thought Mario. "...The Koopa King himself…" Oh no… Thought Peach.

"...Bowser."

They all groaned. Slash sighed. "Well, Mario, I have a request that only you can fill." Mario nodded. "What is it?" "I need you to find Prince Mallow."

The Cloud Prince seemed to have tears in his eyes as he bid his new friends farewell.

He went to Geno, then Peach, then Bowser, then, finally, Mario.

Mario was sad to have to say goodbye to Mallow. He went up to him and bid him farewell as he had before with everyone. He hugged him. "Goodbye, Mario. I'll miss you." He half-sobbed, letting go of the plumber. Then he remembered.

What the Karot said.

"Mario, give me your hand." he said. After Mario put it out, he put the Clowd Charm in his hand.

"You will know when this is needed…"

"And so will I."

"Mallow?" said Luigi. "Who's that?"

Mario let out a nervous chuckle. "Well, umm, you see…" And so Mario recited the story of the Super Mario RPG. At the time, Luigi was at a resort with Daisy.

"Well, anyway, I know what to do. Before we left Nimbus Land." Mario pulled out the fluffy white charm. It was in the shape of a cloud. "He said whenever I needed this, I'd know…

"Well, the time is now."

Rosalina, Mario, and Slash made it to Nimbus Land to find Mallow. "Wow. So this is Nimbus Land." Slash said, his eyes blazing with curiosity. "Don't get too excited, Shadow-Boy, this place is more dangerous than meets the eye. Watch out for Cloud Give-outs." said Rosalina. Slash looked at her, confused. "Cloud what-whats?"

Rosalina sighed. "A Cloud Give-Out is an ancient defense mechanism. Made by some famous scientists way back when, it was used to keep ancient Koopa Rashtops out." Once again, Slash looked confused. "Whats a Rashtop?" he asked. "A Rashtop is a type of dragon." "Ah." he said.

Mario looked at his charm. He squeezed it, and a figure arose in front of them.

"My name is Mallow Font, the prince of Nimbus Land. Welcome, Mario, Princess, and…" Mallow looked at Slash. "...Thief."

A/N: Wow, what a sucky cliffhanger! I hope that you all enjoyed this chapter, and I will see you all next time!