Author's Note: Sorry this took three days. School keeps getting in the way of me updating.


Super Mario Sunshine Adventure

Episode 3: Wiggler Ahoy! Full Steam Ahead!


Completely outraged with its sleep being interrupted and the fact that the heroes didn't take kindly to it using the Sand Bird egg as a place to take a nap, the Wiggler paraded around the beach at an alarming rate, stampeding all over the place with a look of pure contempt and resentment on its heinous features. It just kept on going all over the place, letting out all its frustration and not intending to stop any time soon.

"Whoa!" Silver gaped. "Look at it go!"

"It sure looks mad…" trailed Pauline uneasily.

"I think it's angry because we destroyed its peaceful sleep on top of the tower…" Mario said quietly.

"Obviously," commented Blaze.

"Well, the deed had to be done!" Sonic announced while slamming a fist into his open palm, giving a look of determination. "We have to get rid of that thing somehow! It's scaring all of the inhabitants! Silver, why don't you go over there and try to stop it with your awesome abilities?"

Reluctant, Silver squeaked, "Why me?!"

"Duh! You have psycho powers and stuff!" Sonic retorted as if it were the most obvious thing in the whole wide world. "Plus, the Blooper-surfing legend is telling you to do it!"

Grumbling something under his breath, Silver used his powers to levitate over to the stampeding Wiggler. He got into its path and summoned his powers, holding up his hands and trying to stop the oncoming Wiggler from running him over. However, it didn't work and the Wiggler was too strong! With a vicious howl, the Wiggler was about to barge right into the poor hedgehog, but a blue blur whizzed on by and grabbed him, quickly moving him out of the way.

Releasing a breath of relief, Silver looked at Sonic who was clutching at his arm, having just saved him from getting run over by the Wiggler. "Thanks, Sonic!" he thanked him gratefully, really not wanting to imagine what it would be like to get run over by an overgrown worm.

"No problem, Sil!" Sonic gave him a thumbs up and a wink, carefree.

"Sil?" Silver's eyes got big in wonderment.

"That's what I'm gonna call you for your nickname!" Sonic answered.

"Oh! That's cool!" chirped Silver. "Does that mean I can call you Son?!"

"…no."

"Oh. Okay then…"

"If you want to give me a nickname, call me the Blooper-surfing legend!" Sonic boasted. "Because THAT'S what I am! The Blooper-surfing legend, baby!"

"No. You're the fastest thing alive," Mario deadpanned from where he stood, going over in his mind on how to get rid of the Wiggler.

Sonic shook a fist at him.

"Okay, okay," Pauline talked while shaking her head. "How in the world are we going to get rid of this Wiggler creature?" she questioned.

"That's what I'd like to know," Blaze said.

"Attacks are obviously not going to work on this thing!" Mario stated while putting a pondering expression. He brought one hand up to his chin as he watched the Wiggler pound into the beach.

"We've been hoodwinked!" Silver blared as he levitated back over to them.

"Huh…?" the blue hedgehog zipped back over and gave Silver a look.

Silver chortled. "Never mind!"

Mario observed anything on the beach that might be the key in defeating the contemptuous Wiggler. He eyed the Dune Buds decorating the beach and then turned to his companions who were all watching the Wiggler trample over some Nokis. The Nokis were safe, however, by curling up into their shells and remaining unharmed. "Do you think we can use these Dune Buds to flip over the Wiggler?"

"Sure!" Sonic yapped.

"But what can we do to finish it off afterwards?" Blaze wondered.

"Ground Pound!" Pauline and Silver simultaneously responded with smiles on their faces.

Mario gave them a peace sign and nodded, hurrying over to one of the Dune Buds. He could see the Wiggler coming his way and he hurriedly used FLUDD to squirt water upon the plant growing out of the sand. Immediately, the sand beneath Mario and the Dune Bud lurched upwards, forming a large pyramid. Mario went rocketing sky high and the Wiggler howled in fury as it was flung onto its back.

"Now is your chance!" FLUDD yowled at the heroes. "Attack with a Ground Pound!"

Pauline rushed forward quickly while using the power of the wind around her to make her move faster. She easily floated up and on top of the Wiggler. She performed an immediate Ground Pound and the Wiggler squealed in pain. Silver helped the female down and off the Wiggler and the two of them backed off.

The Wiggler wriggled its little legs all about before turning back over and landing on its dozens of feet. It was even angrier that it had been attacked! Steam flew from its nose and it growled out like a ferocious killer whale! The Wiggler took off again, but this time moving even faster than before!

"We've made it even angrier…" Sonic observed, pointing a finger.

"So? The deed has to be done!" shot back Blaze.

"I so agree with you!" Silver caterwauled.

Mario picked himself up off of the ground and readjusted his red cap atop his head. He sprinted over to another Dune Bud and motioned for Sonic to come over as the Wiggler started to make a comeback. Sonic dashed over without a second though, leaving Silver, Pauline, and Blaze behind.

"What's up, Mario?" Sonic asked.

"Why don't you water this Dune Bud this time?" Mario suggested. He didn't find being sent up into the air by sand to be at all pleasing.

Sonic shrugged. "Sure thing, dude!" he used his newly obtained abilities to grab some of the water from the ocean, bringing it forth and dropping it onto the Dune Bud. Instantly, Mario ran away and Sonic was left standing there as the Wiggler headed towards him. Instantly, the Dune Bud sprouted up and caused the sand to launch upwards, sending Sonic into the air and causing the Wiggler to flip over like before.

"Go, Mario! Get that thing!" Silver hollered, hands cupped around his mouth.

"Now's your chance!" urged Blaze.

"Get 'em!" Pauline cheered, dancing.

Mario dashed forward, energy fueled by the confidence his friends delivered to him. He jumped on top of the Wiggler and then Ground Pounded a piece of its body, causing to squeal in pain and squirm around. The red plumber flipped off of the giant worm's body and then landed on his feet stylishly.

The Wiggler turned over and got back to its feet, growling loudly and putting on a ferocious expression. Once again, steam flew from its nostrils and it got even more angry than ever before! It took off at full speed, running even faster around Gelato Beach!

Silver's face paled at the sight. "Uh oh! Now he's REALLY mad!"

"This isn't good…" trailed Pauline.

"Mama mia!" Mario stared at the Wiggler in shock and worriment.

Sonic scrambled to his feet from the sand and turned to look at his companions. "Hey! This is no problem!" the blue hedgehog told them cheerily. "We can get rid of this thing! Besides, I AM the fastest thing alive!"

"I thought you were the Blooper-surfing legend!"

"I AM the Blooper-surfing legend! Sheesh!"

Sonic the Hedgehog sped forward and met the Wiggler halfway. He sprang into the air and landed on top of the moving Wiggler's back, hanging on like he would hang on to a horse. The Wiggler squealed in contemptuous rage and tried to fling the hedgehog off, slowing down a bit in its sprinting.

Blaze moved forward this time and conjured up some flames, burning the Wiggler and making it howl in agony. Then, without warning, Silver rushed over with a bucket of water that he had mysteriously found and dumped the water on top of a Dune Bud. Immediately, the sand sprung up and slammed into the Wiggler, making it tip over. Sonic had jumped off of its back at the last minute.

"Great teamwork!" Sonic praised.

Pauline totally agreed with the blue speedster and ran over to the Wiggler that was currently on its back. She climbed up onto its long belly and Ground Pounded it for the third time. Right after that, the Wiggler released one last squeal before turning into sand and seeping into the ground. Pauline started to fall to the ground, but Silver was there to catch her in his arms, holding her bridal-style.

"Awesome, Pauline!" Silver told her as he gave her a large smile.

Pauline smiled back at him. "Thanks!"

Mario, who was approaching Sonic and everyone else, looked to see that a Shine Sprite had appeared. It was some distance away and Mario started running over to it, doing flips and whatnot as he did. When he reached it, he grabbed the Shine Sprite and held it up for everyone to see.

They all cheered!