Hey, Paisanos! I'm back with a new chapter of Mario Science Theater. This chapter is the first apperance of my other OC character, Waclay, who is the anti-hero version of Clayton Mario like Wario is to Mario, and Waluigi is to Luigi.

I've also gone and added some other characters to the story as well to make it all the more interesting. Here's a hint: They're some old friends of Crow, Servo, Gypsy, Cambot, and the Nanites.

Disclaimer: I don't own anything other than stuff I make up from my deranged mind.

Chapter 9: Gearing Up

Diddy's POV

Woohoo! New adventure! After the near disasterous quest for the Diamond Star, we went back to Toad Town to stock up on supplies for our trip to Tiger Track Island. Years ago, my buddy Timber begged for help when his parents, the king and queen of Tiger Track Island were on vacation at Congo Bongo. The reason asked me for help was that an evil space sorceror named Wizpig made a hostile takeover of the island and evicted Timber and all of his friends from their homes as Wizpig began tearing the place up.

He couldn't let his parents know of the disaster since he was left in charge of the island, so he asked me to come and help since he remembered hearing about my adventures with DK. I knew I couldn't do this alone, but Timber asked that I not tell DK or anyone else on the island so his parents wouldn't find out. So I sent a letter to several of my other friends, one being Clay and the other two being residents of another nearby island, a bear named Banjo and a squirrel named Conker. We also got unexpected help from one of K. Rool's goons, who's name was Krunch.

At first, Krunch thought I was up to something when I left for Tiger Track Island, but after learning of the situation he wanted to help to protect K. Rool's intrests on Congo Bongo. But K. Rool was less understanding, and he exhiled Krunch. Luckelly for him, Clay and his brothers gave him free room and board and a job as a plumber so he doesn't have to live a life of being a homeless croc.

The next Crystal Star was hidden at Tiger Track Island, and Clay remembered that the island's champion racer, Drumstick wanted a rematch against him if he were to ever come back to the island, so Clay is currently making a lot of test runs at Royal Raceway to make sure his car was in working order.

His test runs are just about done. He just cleared the big jump and is rounding the corner that leads to Peach's castle. That's when I saw a face I was hoping wouldn't show up. It was Clay's rival: Waclay Wario. Waclay, like his brothers Wario and Waluigi is a self-obsessed blowhard and all around jerk. He thinks he's better than Clay at everything even though Clay's the only person he ever loses too, and he always does.

Waclay then said to me, Dixie, and Tiny, "Where's the loser?" That's when Clay said, "Look in the mirror." Waclay snarled, then said, "Ok you, I demand a race! a one-on-one race, only one lap, winner take all. If I win, give me those Crystal Stars I heard you're hunting. Those things are likely worth a fortune!"

His pupiles turned into dollor signs as he finished that sentance. Clay then said, "Waclay, normally I'd take any challenge from you to shut you up, but the Crystal Stars are nothing to be toyed with! I will not race you for them." Waclay tried to attack Clay's ego by taunting, but it wasn't working.

Clay then said, "Waclay, I'm not in the mood. If you wanna race, I'll gladly race you soley for bragging rights but I will not wager the Crystal Stars. And before you say it, I am afraid of losing them. What if Bowser found out you had them? He'd have no trouble getting them from you and your brothers! It was bad enough that these stars were made by the Shadow Queen to aid in her in world conquest, so I'd rather not see what Bowser's true world domination plan with the stars is about!"

Waclay stopped making chicken noises long enough to let it sink in, then he said, "Ok, fine. Have it your way wimp." That's when Clay said, "Oh wait, here's an idea. Our next stop is Tiger Track Island: The racing capital of the world. Why not have your race with me there? If memory serves, this year's Tiger Track Island Grand Prix is around the corner."

Waclay smiled at this, then said, "Wahahahaha! You got a deal, chump!" The two then shook hads on the deal. That's when I said, "Well, let's see how the others are doing." Dixie and I went to Peach's castle where I saw Crow and Servo in another tennis match, this time one-on-one. When we entered the castle, we heard a loud comotion over intruders on the castle grounds. When I asked what was going on, one of the Toad gaurds said, "We caught four suspicious individuals skulking around the castle outside. We captured them and are questioning their motives for tresspassing."

At that moment, Servo and Crow came into the castle. Gypsy and Cambot came in to wondering about the noise inside. We told them about the intruders, then we heard what sounded like a very angry monkey bellowing in the next room. The robots had suprised expressions on their faces, then Cambot said, "I know that voice!" One of the gaurds said, "You do? Your input can help convict him!" Servo then said, "No, he isn't really bad. A bit stupid, but not evil." I then said, "Who are you talking about!?" That's when I saw Mario and Luigi drag out a gorrilla who looked more like a human wearing an ape costume rather than a normal gorrila.

Then the robots all said together, "BOBO!!!!" The monkey looked up, and saw the robots, and said, "It's my old little robot friends! I'm so glad to see you!" Suddenly, three others walked out. One was a man with blonde hair wearing a green shirt with the word 'Packers' written on it, a brown haired man wearing a red jumpsuit, and a guy who had white skin and had a plastic bowl with a brain in it wearing blue and white robes.

Servo then floated up to the group and said, "Joel, Mike, Brain Guy! It's great to see you guys again!" Suddenly the robots and the newcomers all began talking at once. Then Clay walked in and shouted, "QUIET!!!!!!!!!" Everyone imedeately shut up, then Clay said, "Ok, now what the hell is going on!?"

After a long discussion, we soon found out that the four newcomers were some old friends of the robots. The ones called Mike and Joel were the two guys they used to hang out with on that spaceship they were imprisioned on years ago. Bobo and Brain Guy were the two former henchmen of Pearl Forrester, the evil lady who forced Mike to watch bad movies after Dr. Forrester died. Joel escaped the ship before Mike was forced into Joel's position as a guinea pig.

Joel, Bobo, and Mike had trouble understanding what the robots had been through so far, but Brain Guy was able to simplify it for them. He said, "Let's put it this way: The robots fell through a wormhole which led to this world, like the ones we were sucked into. When they arrived here, they had a series of unusual adventures as they somehow got involved in some kind of war. Do you three simpletons understand now!?" The three nodded.

That's when Joel said to the gaurds, "Listen man, we didn't mean to tresspass. We were only trying to find out where we are." The gaurd then said, "I guess it's ok. But the princess has the final say in these matters." Peach then said, "Their stories check out with the info the robots mentioned, so I say they're free to go."

Mike, Joel, Brain Guy, Bobo, and the robots began cheering madly. They then quieted down quickly so they could figure out more of their current location. Brain Guy then said, "No need to worry. If I can find a library nearby, I can read all the information on this world that we may need with my infinate learning capacity. I can then tell you all the info you may need."

I then said, "Well, you go and do that. We got work to do before we head to Tiger Track Island for the next Crystal Star." We all split up and went back to our business. Dixie and I decided to have a tennis match against Servo and Crow. After the game, they said to us, "It's great Mike, Joel, Bobo, and Brain Guy came. Perhaps things might be less boring now." Dixie was shocked when she heard that from Crow. She then said, "Boring!? How can adventure be boring?"

Servo then said, "Well, we got real homesick when we went to Congo Bongo. After gaining our freedom, we used to visit Bobo at the zoo when he went to live there. Congo Bongo reminded us of our monthly trips to the Monkey House, so we felt empty without being with our friends."

I then said, "You know, perhaps these guys could be of big help to us. Brain Guy's powers could help cut down on the cost of supplies, Bobo's clearly got a ton of muscle, and Joel and Mike can keep you guys in good condition if you need repairs, especially after our fight against the Bog Monster."

Crow then said, "Say, your right! I'll go ask them." Crow dashed off to tell the new guys my idea. A few minutes later, he said, "Bobo, Joel, and Mike are totally on board, but Brain Guy was hesitant. He's a pacifist, you see. He and his kind only fight and/or kill out of personal spite. But he said he could help with first aid, which would really be of help."

Dixie then said, "Hey, as long as he's on board that's fine with me." We had new allies on our side. And since they're friends of the robots, they shouldn't be as lonely as they were before.

To be contnued...

Crow: Brain Guy and Bobo!? Why bring them into the story!? I can understand Mike and Joel, but why those two?

Me: Well, even though they were forced to torture you guys, I remember that despite how much you hated them at times you were still good friends. Heck, I remember in the episode Quest of the Delta Knights when Mike and Pearl traded places that you and Servo liked Pearl more than Mike, and Bobo and Brain Guy grew to like Mike a bit more.

Servo: Well, I can understand that no problem.

Crow: I still think it would be better if it was just us robots here. And maybe Joel.

Me: Too bad, I write the story, and I call the shots. R&R everyone!