"Are you sure that Koko is on that island?" David said swimming through the water armatized with Tapu Fini.
"Positive! There's no mistaking it! Koko is definitely somewhere on that island!" Tapu Fini said.
"Then what are we waiting for! Let's go save him!" Tapu Lele said.
"Just be careful, you guys." Oracle said. "I'm getting a really strong reading on that island. Likely one of the Enforcers powering Galeem's shield."
"Roger that, Oracle. We'll keep our guard up." David said.
"Wait, what's that on the shore?" Tapu Bulu asked as they saw someone on the beach. "Wait...isn't that?" he said as they saw Leonis lying unconscious on the beach. "Leonis!"
"What's going on here? I've got a bad feeling about this, guys." David said.
Upon arrival to the beach, they quickly revived him.
"Ah...sorry you had to see me like that." Leonis said.
"What were you doing on this island all by yourself?" Tapu Lele asked.
"Uh...it was a bit of an...accident. I was following Zexi...when I slipped into the river and I guess the current carried me all the way out here." Leonis said.
"Ooh… That's rough. But at least it's better than being attacked by something here." David said.
"That reminds me. Before I passed out...I thought I saw Tails on the island." Leonis said.
"Tails?" Tapu Lele asked. "But...Tails isn't an active fighter. What's he doing here?"
"Hey, I think I know!" Eddy said over the intercom. "I noticed that there were three fighters that didn't get mentioned: the Mii Fighters. Anyone else think that Alabastar replaced them with members of the actual teams?"
"Mii...they aren't mentioned cause they aren't alive. They're mannequins that can be easily controlled. But...if a spirit were to enter them...then they could use them to fight without their actual physical body." Leonis said.
"Actually, it's more like Miis are personal avatars. Okay, we know for a fact that Lloyd took the Swordfighter slot…" David deduced.
"And if I saw Tails...he could be the Gunner." Leonis said.
"So, then… Who's the Brawler?" Tapu Lele asked.
"No idea." the two of them shrugged.
"Still though...Tails wasn't the only one. I saw Tapu Koko not too far away from here." Leonis said.
"That settles it. They're definitely here." David said. "Er… But, I don't want to leave you here like this. Is there a safe place you can get to while you recover?"
"Please...I'll be fine. Sure because of Galeem I can't use my summons, but I'll be fine." Leonis said.
"I see. I think that strong will of yours is why Zexi chose you." David said. "Hang tight. We'll go get our friends back."
And so David and the Tapus set off to find Tails and Tapu Koko. Soon enough, they found his signature, inside of a cloned Pikachu Libre.
"Koko! Koko, can you hear us?" Tapu Lele asked going to him.
"Lele, wait!" Tapu Bulu called.
"Chu!" the Pikachu Libre called and suddenly drop kicked Tapu Lele.
"Ow! What was that for?" Tapu Lele asked.
"Hold on, Lele. It's clear that Koko is not in his right mind right now. We're going to have to fight him." Tapu Fini said.
"David, I suggest you leave this to us. When we give an opportunity, you can reinstate the pact." Tapu Bulu said.
"Right. I'll be counting on you guys." David said as the remaining Tapu guardians got ready.
(Cue- Battle! Tapu!- Pokemon Sun and Moon)
"Here goes… Hydro Pump!" Tapu Fini called firing a blast of water.
"Leaf Storm!" Tapu Bulu called sending a storm of leaves.
"Psyshock!" Tapu Lele called firing a ball of psychic energy.
Pikachu Libre leaped into the air and went for a mid air Volt Tackle, but the Tapus evaded.
"We have to use Nature's Madness, and then our Z-Move to get to him. All together, ready?" Tapu Bulu asked.
"Are you sure? The Z-Ring can only use it with one of you." David said.
"I'll do it!" Tapu Lele said. "My lsland is closest to Koko's, after all."
"I'm not gonna argue with that." David said. "Alright, let's do it!"
"Together, Fini!" Tapu Bulu said.
"Right!" Tapu Fini said.
"Nature's Madness!" they both called blasting a wave of Water and Grass energy and Pikachu Libre, stunning it.
"Now, David!" Tapu Lele called.
"Alright!" David said setting the Tapunium Z into the Z-Ring. He then did the fairy type routine as Tapu Lele retreated into her body's shell, summoning a giant energy avatar. "From the majestic island of Akala, may her purity heal all wounds and bathe her people in its holy light! Guardian of Alola!"
Her arm raised high into the sky as it came crashing down on the copy crushing it with its bare hand, destroying it and freeing the spirit within.
"David, now!" Tapu Lele said.
"You got it." David said letting his hand out as a magic circle appeared under him. "You, descendant of the seventh grove, see our prayers renewed. May our prayers of discontent vanish infinitesimal into the void! Remember the name bestowed unto you...Tapu Koko!"
At that moment, the Spirit shined and then went into David's body.
"It's good to hear your voice, David," Tapu Koko said. "Sorry for attacking you all before."
"He's back! For real! For really real!" Tapu Lele said with tears of joy in her eyes.
"Yes...our family is…" Tapu Bulu said before they heard a loud roar in the distance. "What...was that?"
"...! Everyone, get back!" David said.
Flying across the sky was a large dragon like creature as it roared heading deep into the island.
"What was that?" Tapu Lele asked.
"A Rathalos." Leonis said arriving.
"Rathalos? You know this creature?" Tapu Fini asked.
"Only in books about notorious beasts and monsters. Its a type of wyvern that's incredibly fierce and violent." Leonis said.
"That in my estimate, was likely the powerful enemy oracle was detecting. Which means that beast is connected to Galeem's shield." Tapu Bulu said.
"And that means we'll have to defeat it in order to weaken Galeem." David said.
"But what about Tails?" Tapu Lele asked.
"Don't worry...I think I can handle him." Leonis said. "This staff is used for summoning but...I can use it like a club."
"Not sure if that's conventional, but I know you'll be fine." David said.
The two then split up as Leonis searched around for Tails before eventually finding him.
"Lord Alabastar will rule all the worlds. With my …" Tails said before Leonis came charging at him. "What the?" he said before Leonis started striking him with his staff.
"Right now I'm completely useless but...I know one thing. The common weakness of most minions...they spend too much time gloating!" Leonis said continuing to beat Tails.
"You...can't...You won't…." Tails said before he fell unconscious.
"Haa….haaa…." Leonis breathed heavily. "This is the best I can do. It's all on you now, David." Leonis said.
David and the Tapu Guardians delved deep into the temple, eventually coming to a sort of forest.
"Hmm… That's weird. I didn't expect to find a forest INSIDE a temple." David said.
"It's not a forest...it's a plain. It seems this place is suppose to mimic the beast's natural habitat." Tapu Lele said.
"From what Leonis told us, this beast is tough enough already. Having home-domain advantage is basically stacking the odds against us." Tapu Bulu said.
"Then again, it wouldn't be Alabastar's work otherwise." Tapu Fini said.
"I can see it up ahead." Tapu Lele said seeing the beast in its nest at the edge of the plain.
"And it's not alone." Tapu Bulu said seeing a fighter guarding the path. To their surprise, the fighter was Toon Link.
"Hey… He looks just like Link! Only…" David said.
"More animated?" Tapu Fini asked. "That Link comes from an era where Hyrule was swallowed by the sea. He's comically called Toon Link."
"We have to get through him to get to Rathalos, it looks like." Tapu Bulu said.
"Well, we gotta do what we gotta do, then." David said.
"David, please allow me to deal with this warrior of the sea. I would not mind." Tapu Fini said.
"Alrighty then. Go for it, Fini!" David said.
Tapu Fini approached Toon Link as he charged at her with his sword.
"Hydro Pump!" she shouted firing a large torrent of water at him, keeping him back before he tossed his boomerang as it hit her. "Aqua Ring!" she said healing herself up. Toon Link tossed a few bombs at her before she countered with more water as he then came in charging with his Master Sword. "Muddy Water!" she shouted as a great wall of water rose up and flooded the place. Once it was gone, Toon Link was left on the ground unconscious and spitting water out.
"Awesome moves, Fini! You haven't gotten rusty at all." Tapu Bulu said.
"Ugh… I don't feel good…" Toon Link groaned as he stirred.
"Apologies. I may have overdone it a bit." Tapu Fini said.
"No worries, I can shake it off." Toon Link assures shaking his head. "Hey, you're going after the Rathalos right? Mind if I help out?"
"Sure thing. We'll need all the help we can get against that thing." David said.
"And at a good time...cause Fini's attack...woke it up!" Tapu Bulu said as the Rathalos looked down on them as it roared in anger.
"Let's do this!" Toon Link said readying his sword.
Boss Battle
Toon Link, David and Tapu Guardians vs Rathalos
(Cue- The Hellion's Assault- Tales of Zestiria)
Rathalos started out by firing multiple fireballs at the group. Tapu Fini blocked with a shield of water as Toon Link slashed into the giant wyvern with his sword. He then used his spin attack and sliced his way into Rathalos' body.
"David!" Toon Link called falling back as Rathalos missed with its tail.
"Roger!" David said as he unleashed his Ice Reaper Claw and started attacking Rathalos.
"Hey Ugly!" Toon Link said throwing his Boomerang and distracted the beast.
"Psybeam!" Tapu Lele called blasting Rathalos in the face. Rathalos was stunned for a bit before it roared, taking flight and attacking with fire as it dashed all over the area.
"David, I got an idea!" Toon Link said. "Do you think you can shoot an Ice Blast at Rathalos so it'll be frozen long enough for it to be hit with my Final Smash?"
"I think I can do that, sure!" David said. He proceeded to shoot crystals from his guns at Rathalos. Sure enough, Rathalos was frozen in its wings as it fell to the ground.
"Now you're mine!" Toon Link said glowing rainbow colored. His Triforce glowed as Rathalos was trapped inside of a glowing Triforce symbol as Toon Link rushed at the dragon, slashing at it in a rapid pace before striking straight through, dealing the final blow. The Rathalos gave a low roar before it fell to the ground.
"And that is how you slay a dragon." Tapu Bulu said as a light erupted from the temple.
The light then hit Galeem's shield as it was weakened some more.
"This is Oracle, Galeem's shield took a direct hit. Only one more enforcer to go, and Galeem and Alabastar will be vulnerable." Oracle noted.
"Good to note, Oracle. Thanks for the update." David said as he spotted a scroll on the floor. "What is…no way…"
David and the Tapus along with Toon Link left the temple as Leonis waited with the now returned to normal Tails.
"Yo, Leonis. I guess things went well on your end too." David said.
"Yep. It wasn't easy though." Leonis said.
"I'd bet. Now, I gotta catch up with the Rescue Pit group so I can take on Simon Belmont when the other switches are activated. But before we go…" David said as he took out a scroll. "We got you something."
"Wait...this is…" Leonis said taking it. "A scroll to summon the Rathalos?!" Leonis said in shock.
"It was lying on the floor after we defeated it." Tapu Fini said.
"I cannot thank you all enough!" Leonis said.
"Yeah...just wish he didn't go to town on me with his staff." Tails said.
"Hey, I did what I had to." Leonis said.
"I'm gonna have a rattling in my head for weeks…" Tails groaned. "Still, I hope Sonic's okay."
"He'll be fine. Don't worry." Leonis said.