Okay folks, this is Chapter 2 to this wonderful story.

This part, the heroes explore the Boggly Woods, and search for Dexter Will they succeed? Find out now.

PINGAS.


In the Boggly Woods (this is before we focus on the heroes) There was a shadow figure. It's everyone's favorite Shadow Siren. Vivian was examining the place.

Vivian: Hmm... this place seems pretty beautiful. Hmm?

She then notices a necklace next to a tree.

Vivian: Ooo... What's that?

Vivian then picked up the necklace.

Vivian: Oooo... It's such a pretty necklace. It fits this setting so nicely, so I'm keeping it. Heeheeheehee...

Vivian giggled cutely as she went back into the shadows to get her sisters.


Back with our heroes, they had just came out of the pipe. They then examined the Boggly Woods.

Sonic: What a trip.

Koops: Um... yeah.

Goombella: Look at this place.

Billy: Durrr... I never seen anything like this.

Sonic: I don't think Mobius has any locations like this one.

Goombella: Mobius?

Sonic: Yeah, Mobius is my home planet. It's kinda parallel to Earth.

Goombella: Oh, Okay.

Mario: Let's a go!

Punio: Yeah, the tree's this way.

The heroes then followed Punio through the woods. As they continued through, they ran into three shadow figures known as the Shadow Sirens. They were talking about something.

Mario and friends: Huh?

Beldam then starts talking.

Beldam: Mmmmwee hee hee hee! Time to go to work, lovelies! Vivian! You understand what we've got to do, yesss?

Vivian: Uh huh... A) Find that Mario guy and his friends and B) steal the map to the Crystal Stars, right? We can just do away with Mario and his friends, can't we? Or is that bad?

Beldam: Oh, bad things happen all the time, Vivian. But you're right about our goals. If my information is correct, Mario and pals should be coming down this road quite soon. You must ambush him here and get that map!

Beldam then notices something on Vivian's neck.

Beldam: Hmmmm? What's this, now? Vivian! What's that you're flawning over there?

Vivian then shows her the necklace she found in the beginning of this chapter.

Vivian: Oh! What, you mean this? I found it near that tree over there a while back. Isn't it a gorgeous necklace? It was so lovely... I just HAD to pick it up!

Beldam: Hmph! Vivian! For shame! Picking up someone's scraps? Disgusting! Greedy! But enough about that! Vivian, my dear pack rat... Bring out the sketches of that Mario guy, that Sonic dude, that Billy boy, and that Dexter kid that you got from Grodus! Mmmmmwee hee hee!

Vivian then got really nervous.

Vivian: Eeep! Wh-What? I... I don't have them! You said they were way too important, so you took them. You should have them...

Beldam: Don't be ridiculous! I don't have those things. You were in charge of them! You wretched little worm! Blaming me for something you probably screwed up!

Vivian: (all upset) But, I...

Suddenly, Marilyn noticed Mario and his friends.

Mario: Huh?

Marilyn then tries to get Beldam's attention.

Marilyn: GUH! GUH! GUH!

Beldam, already dealing with her youngest sister, didn't have the pleasure of dealing with Marilyn too.

Beldam: Oh, what IS it, Marilyn? ...Huh? What's that? A mustachioed fellow, a blue hedgehog, and a big-nosed kid? This is no time for such nonsense, you great oaf! Save your games for later!

Beldam then went back to Vivian...

Beldam: Now, now, where was I? You! Vivian! Don't tell me you lost our precious sketches!

Vivian: But... Listen... I... Look, it's not my fault... I never had those sketches...

Beldam then lost her temper.

Beldam: SILENCE, YOU DITZ!

Everyone jumped after she shouted that.

Beldam: Such impudence! How dare you talk back to me like some rebellious child?! It's clear to me that the only rationale your type understands is force...

Beldam then takes away the necklace Vivian found.

Beldam: For your punishment, I'll be taking that necklace you just found. Yes, so sorry.

Vivian then started to cry.

Vivian: But... But, Beldam... Oh, you're horrid!

The crowd then looked concerned for Vivian.

Fan: Man. I feel bad for Vivian.

Dude: Yeah, that's why I hate Beldam.

Sonic: Hmm... What are those creatures?

Goombella: Yeah. I've never seen anything like them.

Billy: Durrr... The ugly one was being mean to the cute looking one.

Koops: Um... I know right?

Sonic: I feel bad for her.

Punio: Well anyway, let's get going.

Mario: Okay.

They then continued on, as Sonic looked back and feeling concerned for Vivian.


They then made it to the Great Tree. When they made it there, Punio was looking confused, and the heroes went to him.

Mario: What's up?

Punio: ...Uh...

Koops: Oh, no... What's the matter?

Sonic: Yeah. Something bugging you?

Punio: Uh, well... Take a look! This door wasn't here before! Someone just installed it! And...I can't open it. I thought I could finally save everyone... I'm a fool.

Billy: Durrr... hey, don't take it too hard.

Goombella: He's right. It does look sturdy, though.

The heroes here a voice nearby.

?: Aha! It's a strange tree, that stoopid door is locked, what do I do?

The heroes looked and saw who was speaking. it was Dexter, who was trying to figure out how to get inside.

Punio: Uh... who the heck are you?

Billy: (Gasps) DEXTER!

Sonic: There you are Dexter!

Dexter: Oh hey, Billy, Sonic. You came to the Great Tree too?

Sonic: Yeah, we are traveling with Mario and his friends.

Dexter: Cooool. I've been taking some pictures of the Great Tree and... HEY THAT'S A PUNI! I mean no harm little fella.

Punio: Uh... okay.

Dexter: But can I take a picture of you?

Punio: Okay fine.

Dexter takes a quick picture of Punio.

Dexter: Bingo! Got it, thank you very much.

Punio: No problem.

Dexter: Now, may I ask, why are you guys here anyway?

Mario explains to Dexter they are after the Crystal Star.

Dexter: Ah, the Crystal Star huh? I knew that it was in there.

Punio: Uh... do... do you work for the X-Nauts?

Dexter: What are X-Nauts? They sound like tissues to the extreme.

Koops: Um... I know right?

Dexter: But seriously, what are they?

Punio explains to Dexter that the X-Nauts are invading this tree and destroying it.

Dexter: WOAH! THEY ARE ACTUALLY TRYING TO DESTROY THIS ANCIENT TREE!?

Punio: Yes.

Dexter: Well count me in. I wanna join with you guys. Mario, are you okay with this?

Mario: Uh... Okay, your in.

Dexter: AWESOME! WITH MY INCREDIBLE BRAINS, AND KNOWLEDGE OF SCIENCE, I WILL BE A USEFUL PARTNER TO YOU!

Billy: Durr... This is cool.

Sonic: Way pass cool.

Dexter: Alrighty then, let's get going now.

DEXTER HAS JOINED YOUR PARTY! HE CAN USE HIS INTELLIGENT BRAIN TO SOLVE EVEN THE HARDEST PUZZLES! HE CAN ALSO BUILD ANY TYPE OF INVENTION, INCLUDING A GIANT FIGHTING ROBOT!

Goombella: Alright, now what do we do?

Punio: ... I GOT IT!

Punio went up to the branch and the others followed.

Mario: What's up?

Punio: Long ago, the Puni elder told me about a secret entrance somewhere around here. We can get in through there! I'm completely sure of it! Uh, problem is... I doubt finding it is going to be easy. I mean, it won't be labeled "Secret Entrance"! What should we do?

Koops: Not to be a worrywart, but how in the heck can we find somebody's secret entrance?

Dexter: Yeah. I'm kinda curious too.

Punio: Well, it's hidden by this invisible...thingy. We need to find and remove the thingy. Boy, but removing a normal thingy sounds tough enough, let alone an invisible one! Uh... Oh! Got it! Flurrie!

Heroes: Huh?

Punio: Surely Madame Flurrie's powers can help us!

Dexter: May I ask, who is Flurrie?

Punio: Flurrie is a refined and dignified lady who lives in these woods. The elder says she's a wind spirit who can wield the powers of air with ease. You see where I'm going with this? She can use wind power to blow the thingy away! Well, it won't hurt to try. Flurrie lives in the deepest corner of the woods, so... Let's head back in the direction we came from.

Mario: Okay.

The heroes, along with a recently joined Dexter then left the Great Tree to look for Flurrie.

TO BE CONTINUED...

HA HA! That's it for now. Next time, the heroes will head to Flurries' place. How will it turn out? Find out next time.

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