Author's Note: This is based on a request from MarioFan88 and SuperMarioFan88
Chapter 6 Voicebox
Toad absolutely adored Yoshi, the cute little dinosaur from Dinosaur Land. They became friends almost instantly. Then again, that's probably not saying much, considering that both of them were well experienced in the art of making friends. But I digress.
The two of them were inseparable. They spent a lot of time together, and they enjoyed each other's company when they did. This often came across as odd to most people. How could Toad spend so much time with someone who was more or less a Pokemon? This exact question was often asked to Toad out loud, and often, he would just laugh it off. In many ways, Yoshi was different from Pokemon. However, Toad had to admit that in one way, comparing Yoshi to a Pokemon was very appropriate. That was due to the fact that Yoshi could only say one word, and that was his name. Toad didn't mind though. He had spent enough time with Yoshi to figure out what he was saying, to crack his code.
Unfortunately, many other Toads, including Toad's other best friend Toadette, didn't learn that precious skill. Toad didn't know whether it was because of frustration at trying or if they just weren't interested, but very few learned how to communicate with Yoshi. So, Toad decided to pay Professor Elvin Gadd a visit, to see if he could help him out. When Toad entered the professor's house, he could see he was busy working with chemicals.
"Professor E. Gadd?"
The professor looked up from his work, which Toad could see was bubbling.
"Ah, Toad! How marvelous to see..."
BANG!
Toad and E. Gadd were completely taken aback by the chemicals exploding. Fortunately, knew just what to do. He got a fire extinguisher, which was designed to look like an ice flower, and aimed it at the burning workbench. Once that was done, he smiled at Toad.
"So, how are you?"
Toad sighed wearily.
"I need help, he said. "You know how Yoshi can only say one word? Well, people are having trouble understanding him."
Professor E. Gadd nodded.
"Hmm. Well, don't you worry my boy. I've got just the thing to help you."
Elvin disappeared into the backroom. He reappeared a minute later with a remote and mechanical cube in hand.
"This is a Yoshi translator," E. Gadd said. "Just have Yoshi eat it, and then everyone will be able to understand him."
Toad thanked the Professor, took the two devices, and headed out to Yoshi's house. He saw that Yoshi was in his yard, tending to his rose garden (or rather, eating his rose garden).
"Hey Yosh!" Toad called out.
Yoshi looked up. When he saw Toad, he ran over to him and gave him a hug.
"Yoshi!" Yoshi exclaimed. "Yoshi yoshi! Yoshi!"
Toad smiled and patted Yoshi on the back.
"It's good to see you too, bud," Toad said. Then he gently pulled away. "Hey, I've got something for you."
Toad then presented the mechanical cube to his friend. Yoshi stared at it and took it out of his hand.
"Yoshi?" he asked.
"It's a special invention that will help people to understand you," Toad said. "All you have to do is eat it."
Yoshi smiled then swallowed the cube whole. He looked at Toad gratefully.
"THANKS, TOAD!" he said. At the sound of that, both Toad and Yoshi looked surprised.
"HEY! WHY DO I SOUND LIKE IAGO FROM "ALADDIN?" AND WHY AM I SHOUTING?"
Toad pulled out the remote.
"Don't worry, I think I can fix that," he said. He then pressed a button and Yoshi opened his mouth to speak.
"TESTING, TESTING, ONE TWO THREE."
Toad frowned. Now Yoshi sounded like one of the chipmunks. The volume problem was still present as well.
"Wait, give me one more chance; I think I found a way to fix the volume," Toad said. He turned a dial on the remote and pushed another button. "Try it now."
"My name is Yoshi," said Yoshi in Timmy Turner's voice. "I am a yoshi from Yoshi's Island.
Toad smiled.
"Hey, what do you know? That actually kind of fits!"
"Yeah, it does," said Yoshi. "I think I like the sound of my new yoshi."
Toad felt confused, and Yoshi looked the same way. The last word of that sentence was said in Yoshi's normal voice.
"What was that?" Toad said.
"Yoshi," Yoshi said with a shrug. Suddenly, he laid an egg, and Toad understood.
"Oh, I see," Toad said. Yoshi looked at the egg in disappointment.
"Yoshi, yoshi," he said.
Toad and Yoshi stared at each other. Then, they burst out laughing.
Author's Note: Well, I hoped you enjoyed that. I just want you all to know that I have a poll on my profile. It is asking which "Super Koopalings" story you would like to see next. If you guys could take it, I would really appreciate it.
