After defeating N. Tropy, the team quickly decided to go deeper into the Vim Factory. As they kept on going, they each filled in the other team about what was going on. With the help of Coco's laptop, they were able to map each of the creepy hallways. Once they got all the way down to the end, they entered a room. That's when they saw a green centipede like creature, drinking a green like substance.

Crash asked, "What is that thing?"

Mario explained, "It's a Wiggler."

Cortex raised an eyebrow and stated, "Wiggler? That's a strange name."

Luigi shrugged as he replied, "Eh, we're more used to it, I guess."

Coco looked at the empty glass and questioned, "But why is it drinking that stuff?"

Violet answered, "No idea but I have a feeling we're about to find out."

Aku-Aku questioned, "What makes you say that?"

Violet was about to answer, when she saw that the babies were near the Wiggler. They looked up, seeing that the drink was powering up the flying saucers.

Crash commented, "I think we found the answer to that."

Mario stated, "So they use the Wiggler to power the flying saucers with the Vim that they steal."

Cortex looked perplexed and asked, "How are we supposed to stop that?"

That's when the babies knocked the cup away from the Wiggler. The Wiggler instantly got mad.

Luigi whimpered, "I think we're about to take out that Wiggler!"

Coco told him, "Well then bring it on!"

Violet got her ice powers ready and replied, "I'm ready!"

Aku-Aku added, "As am I."

With that, the heroes went into battle with the Wiggler. After defeating it, the heroes all high fived each other, all happy. The Cobalt Star shard appeared, Violet taking into her hands. She made a victory sign, making everyone laugh. That's when they saw something running in. They looked, seeing Prince Bowser. He spun around her, making her dizzy as he did. She dropped the shards making Prince Bowser pick them up.

He laughed, "Losers! Thought you could get away with stealing my treasure from my castle, did ya? It's payback time! I'll take my treasure...plus whatever you picked up as compensation!"

Young Kamek arrived and stated, "Prince Bowser! Let's scram!"

With that, the two of them fled. Luigi ran over to Violet, grabbing her gently.

He asked, "Vi, you okay?"

Violet nodded as she answered, "Yeah, sorry Weegie."

Luigi shook his head and stated, "Hey, it's okay, I promise. We'll get those shards back."

Mario replied, "For now, let's head back to our time and re-group."

Crash asked, "Should we go to the island too and pick up any supplies?"

Coco answered, "Yeah, I think we should."

Cortex added, "And leave Nina with someone. I don't want her getting hurt."

Aku-Aku floated over them and told them, "Allow me."

With that, he circled around them, teleporting them to N. Sanity Isle.

Meanwhile, watching the display was Uka-Uka and N. Gin. Princess Shroob had left to check on Peach.

Uka-Uka was furious as he hissed, "Curse that Cortex. He, that Bandicoot, and Mario took out N. Tropy and that Wiggler."

N. Gin was scared of Uka-Uka and stated, "Oh yes, I know they did..."

Uka-Uka shouted, "Quiet!" N. Gin quickly shut up, looking at the evil magical mask. He added, "Now, there must be a way to slow them all down somehow."

N. Gin pointed out, "That Prince Bowser is technically slowing them down by taking the shards."

Uka-Uka replied, "That is true but I need another distraction." He turned to N. Gin and asked, "Can you help me? I have an idea."

N. Gin was still frightened as he answered, "Anything for you, my master."

To Uka-Uka, that was the best news he could've heard.

Back in the present of N. Sanity Isle, the heroes had arrived on the sandy beaches of the island. The Mushroom Team looked around, in complete awe.

Mario breathed, "Wow..."

Luigi added, "It's beautiful!"

Violet stated, "Agreed on that!"

The babies cooed in awe, giggling happily.

Crash couldn't help but chuckle as he told them, "Welcome to N. Sanity Isle."

Coco added, "Our home since forever and half."

Cortex chuckled, "Seems longer than that, that is for sure."

Aku-Aku told them, "Let us get the things we need here and figure out our next move."

The team nodded in agreement, the babies toddling off as Luigi brought out his Dual Scream. Before they left for the past Vim Factory, Elvin had enhanced the device for Luigi. He was now able to call Elvin anywhere he was and any when he was.

Elvin asked, "Hello my boy! How are things going?"

Luigi reported, "Not too well, Elvin. Prince Bowser took the Cobalt Star shards from us!"

Elvin perked up as he replied, "Oh no, that's not good! Are you all okay?"

Luigi nodded and responded, "Yeah, we're all okay."

That's when Luigi heard a voice he wasn't expecting.

"You know Junior, if you hadn't been such a fradey cat, you could've taken down that baby-koopa-that-has-an-attitude."

Luigi automatically paled, looking around. He shut off the DS, causing the alarm of Elvin. The man in green closed his eyes, imagining himself in a grassy field. Standing there, waiting for him, was Mr. L.

Luigi breathed, "Mr. L? You left Nightmare Ridge?!"

Mr. L stated, shrugging his shoulders, "Hey, what can I say? Old habits die hard."

Luigi groaned, "What do you want L?"

Mr. L replied, "Just freedom and sir-jumps-a-lot's head on a platter."

Luigi responded, "Sorry, I'm not letting you anywhere near Malleo or Vi for that matter."

Mr. L smirked as he asked, "Oh yes, body-cold-as-ice related to pretty-princess-in-pink. How's that going for you? Unnerving that you are dating royalty now?"

Luigi answered, "I don't care if she's royalty! I love her as she is."

Mr. L blew a raspberry and stated, "I already know that, Junior. Just don't come crying to me when koopa-with-a-weight-problem kidnaps body-cold-as-ice because she is now one of the leaders of scared-a-lot-quicker-than-Junior."

Luigi rubbed his temples as he groaned, "Of course I get a headache when I talk to you. You always talk in weird codes."

Mr. L rubbed his hands together and questioned, "So when do I get to fight orange-fur-newby? He looks like that he can put up a real fight."

Luigi answered, "Three weeks from never. I'm not letting you near Crash or my baby self."

Mr. L asked, "Which brings me to this: if you and sir-jumps-a-lot were raised in Brooklyn, what are you doing in the kingdom as babies?"

Luigi was getting a little annoyed and explained, "Obviously we spent a little time here before we back to the Upper World to be with Papa and Mama."

Mr. L shrugged, fading away as he did. Luigi opened his eyes, seeing that Baby Luigi was asleep next to him. Luigi smiled, holding the little tyke close to his chest. At least, at this point of his life, he wasn't a complete failure. Luigi fought back the tears that he felt coming. Why did he have to be a complete failure? Why couldn't he control Mr. L or at least work with the bandit? He was everything that Luigi wasn't. A side effect of the hypnosis, maybe? Luigi couldn't explain it but all he did was keep his baby self close, trying not to cry too loudly.

Wishmaker1028: Aw poor Luigi. Just wait til later on... Please read and review! And always think outside of the box!