Chapter 7.0: The Master Plan

Team Waluigi were gathered in the van, seated in the back.

Waluigi groaned, crossing his arms. "Alboort, what's going on? We should be halfway to Isle Delfino."

Alboort tapped a couple keys. "Hold on a minute. Just let me get the systems set up." He looked at his miniature computer screen. "Okay. Here we go!" He pressed a large yellow button.

The whole van started to shake as the two back doors converted into a massive computer screen.

Alboort smiled as he tapped a couple more keys. "And picture should be coming up about... now."

The computer screen exploded with golden light. The entirety of the team shielded their eyes.

"Sorry about that. I'll take care of the brightness level. " Alboort moved his mouse and clicked it twice. He messed with a couple more keys.

The screen dimmed down enough for the team to put their hands down. Instead, their eyes all lit up.

Captain Syrup stood up, eyes glowing. "Is that island made of gold?"

The rest of the gang jumped up to their feet. "GOLD!?!"

Alboort floated to the front. "Yep. A couple months ago, I happened to get a picture from my satellite." He turned and pointed at the screen. "I didn't think it was real, but I checked the legendary archives. This happens to be Emperor Island from the Golden Archipelago."

Geno sat down in his seat, crossing his arms and bowing his head. "Ah. I've heard of the Golden Archipelago before." He opened his eyes. "But it's not exactly smart to go there."

Alboort nodded. "I understand." He folded his hands behind his back. "I don't have a picture, but on Emperor Island is the ruler of the Golden Archipelago, the Golden Emperor."

Toadsworth hopped back onto his chair. "Ah. I've heard the legend about that fellow." He adjusted his spectacles. "Seems he used to be a normal man until he entered some strange cave and stole an artifact known as the heart of gold." He sighed. "Seems the poor chap's right arm turned into a solid gold lump of what it used to be, and the man's heart was set solely on greed."

Alboort nodded. "He can turn any substance into solid gold. On top of that, he seems to be nigh immortal and a fifteen foot tall behemoth of a man."

Waluigi posed dramatically. "I'm not scared of any freak who's equipped with a funky hand."

Ashley stood up and nodded. "You know I'm ready to follow you guys anywhere and take on any challenge. I've followed you guys this far, and I'm not leaving just because of some ugly old man who lives on an island."

Captain Syrup laughed. "And you can bet I'm not leaving anytime soon."

Funky Kong gave the group a thumb's up to the rest of the gang. "Yo, bros. This plan sounds totally radical. Funky Kong says it's time to get the funky on."

Ludwig Von Koopa turned to the others, gesturing back at his siblings. "You can bet that if it is solid gold, ve are sold."

Wendy grinned, Iggy nodded, and Roy chuckled cruelly.

Toadsworth held his staff up. "Well, I've spent a great deal of time with the lot of you. Quite honestly, I feel I should go along with the lot of you." He chuckled. "Tally-ho! To the gold we go!"

Geno stood up. "Well, I can't say that I completely comprehend the worth of gold." He sighed and smiled boldly. "But I can't let someone as greedy as this Golden Emperor go. He might go crazy and think he can take over the universe." He smiled wider and gave the group a thumbs up. "And I like this idea of working on a team."

Alboort smiled and adjusted his glasses. "I was hoping that would be the unanimous vote." He floated over to his computer and turned off the huge screen. "I should be able to pinpoint the coordinates, and then we'll be off."

Waluigi grinned. "And we'll show the world who the number one thieves."

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Okay, completely new area and character for Waluigi to take on. I admit, not the most original villain, but like dragons, gorillas, and crocodiles are original. The character just needs to be fun. I hope you'll enjoy this last chapter as much as you have enjoyed the rest of the story.