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Tales of Destiny: The Beginning

Chapter 11: Enter Giga Bowser!

Bowser had just recovered from one of Mario's attacks and landed on the ground. As soon as he landed, he began to shoot fire at Mario and Dylan. Mario did a few acrobatic jumps over the fireballs and towards Bowser. Dylan dodged the fireballs too, but he had a harder time.

As soon as he was close enough, Mario punched Bowser in the face as hard as he could. Dylan followed with powerful kick with both feet. Bowser was knocked backwards. He landed on his stomach and slid several feet across the pavement.

Dylan grabbed Mario and spun in place, every revolution a little faster. He then threw Mario at Bowser, who flew like a bullet to connect with Bowser headfirst.

Bowser surprisingly dodged the attack, grabbing Mario as he passed, slamming him into the ground a few times.

Dylan charged, sword swinging. Bowser slashed at him with his claws, but Dylan was able to block with his sword. They clashed for several minutes before Dylan saw an opening.

"FIRE!"

Dylan threw a fireball, but this time Bowser was ready for it. Bowser inhaled and shot another fireball. Both balls made a huge explosion. Dylan was knocked back and Bowser quickly grabbed him, but Mario knocked him on the head with his hammer, releasing his grip. Dylan charged energy into his fist and let it fly.

WHAM!

Bowser hit the wall, looking K.O.ed.

Mario and Dylan both landed well. The crowd with was cheering Mario's name.

Bowser jumped out of the smoke to land in front of the two. He laughed.

"I must give you credit, Mario. You've gotten stronger since our last battle. The human isn't too shabby either."

Mario smiled. "Of a course!"

Dylan simply smirked.

Bowser turned serious. "But now playtime is over. It's time to take this up a notch."

Bowser pulled out a mushroom, slightly bigger than normal. Dylan could sense a great energy coming from it.

'Uh oh. That's not good.'

Bowser ate the mushroom in one bite.

Bowser began glowing. He started to grow, his spikes and horns getting longer. He finally became to size of a castle.

"My goodness!" yelled Lakimichael. "Bowser's transformed!?"

Indeed he had.

Bowser roared, shaking the whole stadium. "YEEEEAAAAAHHHH!! How do ya like me now!?" he asked. "Say hello to Giga Bowser! And goodbye to your worthless existence!"

Bowser suddenly fired a huge blast of fire without having to charge it up. Mario and Dylan were both caught off guard and just barely jumped out of the way. Bowser was still ready to attack, though. He fired more fireballs at the two heroes. Dylan had the most trouble; His Aqua Blast was too weak to stop the raging flames and several times he nearly caught fire. Mario helped him dodge as best he could.

Mario and Dylan both landed on their feet, barely. Mario pulled out a flower and tossed it to Dylan. "Eat this!"

Dylan caught it, unsure. But thought 'what the heck' and ate it. He felt a surged heat within him and his body became encased in flames. He had become Fire Dylan.

Dylan instantly knew the deal. He began to charge another fireball, focusing more than usual. The fireball grew until it was three times his size. He then threw it at Bowser. It connected with a huge explosion.

Mario jumped in the air yelling "Yippee!"

Dylan did the "rock on" sign with both hands. "YES!"

But the fight wasn't over yet.

Bowser emerged from the smoke, not a scratch on him.

"HAHAHA! PATHETIC! That little fireball is useless against me now!

Bowser inhaled greatly.

"THIS is how it's done! Prepare to be schooled!"

He spat a beam of fire at the heroes. Both were unable to avoid the blast. Both hit the ground, Dylan losing his Fire power.

"Now it is time to finish this. ADIOS MARIO!"

Dylan wearily got to his feet. "No! That is NOT going to happen! I won't let you!"

Suddenly a strange glow appeared from Dylan's sword. Bowser covered his eyes.

"What is this blinding light?!" Bowser exclaimed.

Dylan stared at the sword. The sword started shining with a bright light. It then grew to the length of a medieval sword. Dylan held it up and gazed into it.

Use me…

Dylan started. 'Did the sword just speak to me?'

Bowser's eyes widened. "No! NO! It can't be! He's a myth! He's not real!'

"It's time to bring to an end!" Dylan yelled. He leaped into the air as if catapulted. His sword glowed as he raised it and brought it down with all his strength.

Bowser roared as the sword struck him. He fell to the ground face first, shrinking down to normal size.

Mario seized his chance. He sped behind Bowser and grabbed his tail. He spun Bowser around and around and then released him into the air.

"So longsy Bowser!"

Luigi walked up and waved his cap. "Bye-bye."

Bowser roared as he flew out of the stadium and into the horizon.

Mario, Luigi, and Dylan all cheered as the crowd celebrated.

Sonic came running up. "That was tight, Dylan! How did you do that?"

Dylan shrugged. "Beats me! I honestly don't have a clue."

Mario walked up, Luigi in tow. "Excuse me, but a who exactly are you?"

Dylan turned to Mario. "Can you arrange an audience with the Princess? We'll explain everything then."

Mario nodded. "Okey-dokie. Follow us."

The two plumbers walked out of the stadium, with Dylan and Sonic right behind them.

"Thank you for lettings us explain things to you, Your Highness."

The plumbers had led Dylan and Sonic to Peach's castle, where she and her butler, Toadsworth, had listened to Dylan's and Sonic's tale.

"You're very welcome, Destined." Peach replied. "It is the least I could do for you rescuing me."

"Quite right." Toadsworth added. "We would've been in rather a sticky wicket if you fine fellows hadn't shown up at that moment."

"No problem." Sonic said. "You could say we were in the neighborhood."

"Now, what did you say your names were?" asked Peach.

Dylan answered. "My name is Dylan. Dylan Mitchell. My friend here is Sonic, the hero of his world, Mobius."

"Nice to meet ya."

"What brings you to our fine Kingdom?" Toadsworth asked.

"Well, we're looking for the portal that is in this world so we can open it and join it with the existing one in Mobius." Dylan said. "Do you know of such a place?"

Toadsworth looked unsure. "Forgive me for asking this Destined, but…may I see your sword?"

"Huh? Why?"

"I wish to confirm something."

Dylan looked at Sonic, who shrugged.

Dylan nodded and handed over his sword.

Toadsworth took it in his hands, seeming to focus intensely. He studied it from every angle. Finally, he looked down at it, satisfied, and then handed it back to Dylan.

"There. Forgive me for asking, but I had to check. I had my doubts."

Dylan wasn't unhappy by any means. "No problem, but if I might ask, why did you want to check it?"

"Because I was one of the people who helped forge that sword."

Everyone except Toadsworth was surprised. "Is this true, Toadsworth?" asked Peach.

"It is Princess. Forgive me for keeping this secret from you, but I had taken an oath not to speak a word about it until the heir returned to the worlds."

Toadsworth turned to Dylan. "The portal is in this very room, Destined. Wait one moment."

Toadsworth walked over to a nearby tapestry. Dylan watched as he pulled it back, revealing a circular marking similar to the one at G.U.N. As if on cue, Dylan's sword started glowing. Dylan walked over and pressed the sword against the marking. The flash of light made everyone except Dylan and Toadsworth shield their eyes.

As the light died down, everyone opened their eye to see a portal where the marking had been.

"It has been so long…" murmured Toadsworth.

Dylan didn't say anything. Then he noticed something.

"Something's coming through!"

Dylan grabbed Toadsworth and backed up to where the others were. A figure came out the portal. It turned to Dylan.

"It's about time. I was waiting down there forever."

"Mom! What are you doing here?"

Melissa smiled. "Commander put me in charge of diplomatic relations. I was waiting for you to open a portal, though I didn't know which world you landed in." She turned to Peach. "Hello, Princess. My name is Melissa Mitchell. I'm here on behalf of the Guardian Units of Nations. I'm to be your escort to meet with our President."

Peach nodded. "Of course. Toadsworth?"

The butler stepped to her side. Melissa turned to Dylan.

"I'll be dealing with the relations when you open each portal. You better hurry and open the rest."

Dylan smiled. "Got it. Mom. Sonic, let's go."

Sonic hurried over. "Right behind you, bud."

"Wait!"

Both Dylan and Sonic turned to see Mario walk up to them.

"What's up?"

"I wish to go with you."

Dylan was surprised. "Really? You sure? Something might happen when you're gone."

Mario nodded. "Don't a worry. Luigi can take care of things while I'm with you."

Dylan nodded. "Okay! Let's go."

"Right!"

"Okey dokie!"

The trio leaped through the portal.