It's now or never! The heroes will decide the fate of the world!

The heroes broke into a secret altar with a coffin. In there, Grodus had Peach on the ground.

"Stop this madness!" Mario and Japan yelled. "Too bad! You're too late, team!" Grodus said.

"In this coffin, sleeps the legendary treasure. This coffin holds the soul of that ancient demon, de wielder of destruction. It will possess Princess Peach... and it will bring life to the most powerful entity in millennia!"

"M-Mario... I'm so sorry... sending you that map... caused all this trouble, didn't it?" Peach lamented.

"With the demon at my disposal, I will rule this pathetic world! Soon all will be mine and then... I'll go to your dimension and take over your world as well!" the big bad guy laughed.

He moved his arms that made all the candles in the room to turn off, only to be lit with lack flames shortly after.

From the coffin a dark tornado formed and revealed... a demoness.

In Rogueport, Petalburg, The Boggly Woods and Glitzville a cape of darkness flooded the skies.

"Who called me back?" The demon asked, "It was me! My Shadow Queen!" Grodus humbly said.

"You... Very well... Where is the vessel?"

"It's this girl who lies before you" Grodus replied.

"Yes... a fine vessel... Now..." the demon descended to Peach when...

"Not if I can help it!" Hungary roared as she dashed towards the princess. But nobody expected what happened next. Just as Hungary tried to grab Peach, the demon also managed to touch both women.

Peach and Hungary were covered in a sinister shadow as more darkness filled the skies in Twilight Town (even more) Keelhaul Key, Poshley Heights and Fhar Outpost.

"What... was that? Something terrible happened" the mayor of the cold town whispered.

"No... could the dark power have truly awakened? No! This is unthinkable!" the professor feared as he explored the palace on his own.

The shadow dissipated revealing Princess Peach in a dark dress and Hungary with her military uniform but in black color.

"This may not have been the way I wanted to be reborn, but at least I'm back. I never thought my soul could enter two vessels, let alone a vessel that's not human and from this world. Interesting, I have access to this "country's" memories. " the demon spoke through Peach.

"Now Shadow Queen, destroy these impertinent fools!" Grodus commanded.

"Who are you that would command me?!" Hungary spoke in a sinister tone.

"I was the one who woke you! Do what I say, now! Or I'll send you back to the depths of..." Peach and Hungary twirled their fingers and a lighting struck Grodus, leaving him only as a head.

"You'll learn your place, slave" Peach said. "What's all of this, Mario and Kiku? I don't understand" Goombella said.

"My queen!" Beldam shouted from the shadows as she, Marylin and Doopliss came out from them.

"Beldam? So you were the one who truly managed to revive me?" the demon talked via Hungary.

"Yes, my queen. All I did was spread the rumors of a treasure behind this door for a millennium and when these fools, Mario along with the nations from another dimension, I fooled them into gathering the stars and break the seal once and for all. All went the way I planned" Beldam explained.

"You've fulfilled your duties very well, Beldam" both women praised Beldam. "I'm not worthy, my queen" she replied.

"And who are these beings in front of me? Some of them aren't even from this world and don't appear to have much power. But they may be of use, if you become my faithful servants, I won't harm you" the demon offered through Hungary.

"We deny your request! The only one who can make that kind of offer is me!" Russia frowned.

America agreed as the rest of the squad prepared to fight.

"I'll save you, Peach!" Mario cried, "Hungary, don't let this dark being control you!" Japan pleaded. "Princess Peach, hang on!" Goombella shouted, "Hungary, snap out of it!" America yelled. "The princess and Hungary need us!" Koops rallied, "Ve~ Hungary, Princess Peach, don't hit me please!" Italy waved his flag. "You better release our friends, now!" Flurrie warned, "I wish I could guillotine you!" France barked. "This might even be a fair fight!" Yoshi smirked, "This war ends here, now!" Germany roared. "I've only heard from you via Beldam, but I'm not surrendering to you!" Vivian glared, "Kolkolkol, I'll make you become one with me" Russia daydreamed. "Scarlett would never forgive me if I allow you to get away with this!" Bobbery spat, "Thanks to you now I see not all supernatural creatures are good or cute!" England tilted his head like a pyscho. "All the legends in town were true after all! Still, you don't scare us!" Ms. Mowz posed like a ninja, "The crimson color of our teamwork will bring you down aru!" China. "I faced several ghosts and their king, but still you look though" Luigi shivered, "Time to show how strong I can be!" Canada said sternly, "Por favor! You can't even face us without using Peach and Hungary as your vessels, you're a coward!" Mexico chastised.

"Now you'll feel the wrath of the Italian mafia!" Romano held out a tomato, "I will do anything to protect Romano and mi hermano Mexico!" smoke came out from Spain's nose, like a bull. "Is it bad that I want to fight Hungary?! Kesesesese!" Prussia laughed, "I will used all my Nordic powers to take you out from Peach and Hungary's bodies!" Denmark pulled out his axe, "It's time to step up and fight you!" Iceland's eyes glowed an icy blue color. "We'll put you to sleep forever!" Greece yawned, "I'm scared but we can't call it quits now!" Finland shed tears of fear, "Y'u m'de my wife cry, you'll pay!" Sweden's eyes were covered in shadows. "Leave Hungary to me, I defeated her once in the past!" Tukey grinned. "I'm charging you with a lot of coins for being a nuisance" Netherlands blurted out, "You won't get away with any of your plans!" Belgium entered a battle stance. "Time for the older brother to take matters in his hands daze!" South Korea cracked his knuckles.

"You dare defy me? Very well, soon you'll learn the ways of your errors... with an execution!" Peach and Hungary's eyes glowed a dark red color as the heroes ran towards them. The battle for the world has begun.

Mario, Japan, France and Flurrie entered the fight.

Flurrie knew what to do, she swapped with Goombella and the goomba used her Tattle on Peach, revealing the stats: 150 HP, 7 Attack and 1 Defense. Since the demon's soul is in Peach and Hungary, she divided her health in 75 HP for each vessel.

Both Mario and Japan couldn't bring themselves to hurt Peach and Hungary respectively, so they agreed on a move: Japan and the Nations will fight Peach while Mario and the rest of the team will focus on Hungary.

Mario hated to do this, but he had no option, he used his Power Smash on Hungary, dealing 7 of damage. Flurrie followed with a Body Slam, dealing 5 of damage.

Japan took on Peach with his Power Slash, causing 7 of damage. France reluctantly finished the turn with his Toxic Rose, striking 5 of damage. FP: 43.

Hungary approached Japan and smacked him with her pan. Peach used her Peach Bomber from her fighting style on Mario. Mario and Japan's HP: 38.

"I know it is too soon, but I need to show you what you made was the biggest and last mistake of your lives" Peach spoke as Hungary stood by her side and the demon in its original form appeared behind them.

Everyone gasped.

"Not on my watch!" Mexico entered the battle. "I may as well support you" Canada said as he focused and granted the team invisibility.

"All right! The North American trio is gonna bring that demon down!" America cheered from the sidelines.

Japan agreed as he switched France with America and the hero used his Hero Punch, but none damage was achieved. The American couldn't believe it as Mario assured his theory was true with a Normal Hammer, the result was the same.

"Did I forgot to mention? When we are together, we suffer no pain" Hungary teased. The possessed woman then powered up Peach, doubling her attack for the next two turns.

Flurrie tried a Body Slam but only confirmed the demon's point. "Tal vez I can strike them!" Mexico tried his Wrestle Takedown on Hungary, but only got the same outcome.

"Tch" Peach shook her head as she invoked a shadow hand and slapped everyone, dealing 14 of damage. Mario and Japan's HP: 24. Flurrie's HP: 14. America's HP: 16. Mexico managed to guard the attack.

Japan knew if they try to attack, it will always be the same outcome, so he suggested everyone to guard. Everyone guarded.

"If I am going to execute all of you, it would be better if I do it with my full strength" Peach spoke as she and Hungary lifted their hands and then something horrible happened.

The audience was dragged to shadows by several dead hands, Mexico deduced the demoness took their souls to replenish her HP, now it was back to 75 for both women.

All the heroes gasped in horror for the recent act, Denmark actually hugged Netherlands out of fear, which the latter reacted with a light blush on his cheeks and held him tight.

"What can we do, mates? At this rate, we're not gonna make it!" Bobbery alerted the team.

The battle was suddenly over as everyone was taken back to the altar.

"I will ask you again. Will all of you serve me? If so, I will forgive you for this" The demon offered through Hungary.

"Forget it!" Germany and Vivian shouted, "We'll be victorious!" the German added.

"Very well, then you will perish" Peach said. As the duo were about to launch their final attack, something unexpected happened.

The Crystal Stars floated out of Mario and Japan and began to shine with intensity as they continued to leave the place.

At the center of Rogueport, the stars traversed the ground and went into different directions.

The Diamond Star returned to Petalburg, where the mayor, Koops' dad and Koopie Koo felt the team was in trouble

"If something happened to my boy, Mario, Kiku, Goombella, Alfred and Feliciano..." he feared.

"Oh dear, Koops, you promised me to come back. Your friends promised me that as well..." the female koopa prayed.

At the Boggly Woods

The Emerald Star descended at the entrance of the Great Tree, where all the punies were gathered.

"Huh? What is the Crystal Star doing here?" Punio wondered. His sister approached the star "Brother! The Star just spoke! And it says Mario and Kiku are in trouble!" she gasped.

"What are you...? You're right! The star is talking to us, I can hear it! It's telling us that Mario, Kiku, Goombella, Alfred, Koops, Feliciano, Flurrie, Francis, Antonio and Lovino are fighting to save the world, and they're in deep trouble..." Punio feared.

"Mario! Kiku! Flurrie! C'mon! Don't give up!" Petuni cheered. "Yeah, you can do it guys!" Punio added.

At Glitzville

"Fated Heroes and Announcers... No... Mario, Kiku, Goombella, Alfred, Koops, Feliciano, Flurrie, Francis, Axel, Ludwig, Gilbert and Mathias, We know you're fighting far away for us right now. All of us from here are wishing for you to win" Jolene prayed.

"Listen to me, Fated Heroes! Announcers, you too as well! Anyone who defeats me is not allowed to lose! So let the threat you're facing feel the RAWWK!" the champion roared.

"Fated Heroes, Announcers!" everyone shouted to the Gold Star.

In Twilight Town

"Don't give up heroes! Mario, Kiku, Goombella, Alfred, Koops, Feliciano, Flurrie, Francis, Axel, Ludwig, Vivian, Ivan, Tino, Berwald and Heracles!" The town's mayor sent his vibes through the Ruby Star.

"We must believe, they will stand true, they'll save the world" he added.

At Keelhaul Key

"Captain Kirkland! Admiral Bobbery! Mario, Kiku, Goombella, Alfred, Koops, Feliciano, Flurrie, Francis, Axel, Ludwig, Vivian, Ivan, Lukas, Elizabeta and Sadik! Never give up! You didn't defeat Cortez just to lose right now! Keep fighting, crew!" Pa-patch and the other toads kept sending them their thoughts.

In Poshley Heights

"I hope they're ok" a female toad wished.

"Do not fear! Luigi and Kiku are my best pupils! I'm quite sure they'll prevail" Pennington assured.

"Go, Mario, Kiku, Goombella, Alfred, Koops, Feliciano, Flurrie, Francis, Axel, Ludwig, Vivian, Ivan, Bobbery, Arthur, Mowz, Yao, Elizabeta, Roderich, Timothy and Emma!" Goldbob and his family cheered.

"Huh? Mario? Not Luigi?" the detective was confused.

At Fhar Outpost

"We are assembled, mayor" a bob-bomb informed. "Then let's do this" he calmly replied.

The two walked to the cannon area, where all the denizens were gathered. "Now" the mayor said.

"YOU CAN DO IT HEROES!" everyone cheered.

At an unknown place in the Palace of Shadow

"I'm hoping for your victory, for all of you! Mario, Japan, Goombella, America, Koops, Italy, Flurrie, France, Axel, Germany, Vivian, Russia, Bobbery, England, Mowz and China!

Spain, Romano, Prussia, Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Sweden, Greece, Norway, Turkey, Hungary, Austria, Netherlands, Belgium, South Korea, Luigi, Canada and Mexico!

I'm wishing my hardest for you to win this battle! I know that... Together they stand!" Professor Frankly thought as he saw the whole battle from the other side of the room, in the one of the stairs.

The gang suddenly were able to hear all of the wishes, vibes and prayers as the Crystal Stars returned to them. The Stars formed a circle from behind the heroes.

Luigi came up with a plan: Place the support heroes below the star they were found along.

Spain and Romano stood below the Emerald Star.

Prussia and Denmark below the Gold Star.

Iceland, Greece, Finland and Sweden below the Ruby Star.

Norway and Turkey below the Sapphire Star.

Austria, Netherlands and Belgium below the Garnet Star.

South Korea under the Platinum Star.

Luigi, Canada and Mexico weren't found with any star, but decided to stand under the first one, the Diamond Star.

"What is happening?" the demon suddenly felt pain as her shield and invincibility were shattered. Two voices were heard then.

"Mario and Japan" Hungary and Peach weakly spoke.

"Princess Peach?!" the plumber and the country were surprised.

"Please... take the last..." Peach mumbled, "Of our strength. Kick this demon's butt and show her no mercy!" Hungary weakly shouted. The two women sent and aura sphere towards the main heroes, who got all their stats restored.

"I don't know what happened, but now I feel ready to kick some ass!" America grinned.

"Mario, Japan, we'll channel the good energy from everyone to you! You're not alone! We can win this, as a team!" Luigi, Mexico and Canada rallied the rest of the heroes and went into a deep focused state.

Their focus managed to make the fighters immune to any status ailments and draining HP moves, although they'll still take damage.

"You brats! Obey me, girls! The Shadow Queen hissed.

"Farewell... Heroes... I believe in all of you..." Peach sadly whispered, "Never give up... Give her hell for me..." Hungary bid farewell too.

"PEACH!" Japan cried, "Hungary!" Mario pounded his fist to the ground.

"Very cunning, princess and warrior. But you will not undo me! You will know me as your queen!" the dark entity mocked.

The sixteen dashed towards the demon, making the final curtain to fall. The REAL battle for the world begins now.

Mario, Japan, America and Flurrie entered the battle. The heroes focused their attacks on Hungary since she will be dangerous.

America stared with his Hero Punch, striking 8 of damage to the warrior. Japan followed with a Power Slash with 7 to Hungary as well. Flurrie switched with Koops, who attacked with his Shell Slam, dealing 6 of damage to both women. Mario finished with his Power Smash and 7 of pain to the Hungarian. FP: 40. Hungary's HP: 47. Peach's HP: 69.

Hungary and Peach powered up, raising up their next attack to 21.

America and Russia swapped and the latter used his Magic Pipe Strike, meaning 8 of damage went to Hungary. Mario followed with a Power Bounce, Hungary received 6 of pain. Japan used his Bicycle Kick, which means 8 of damage was dealt to the warrior. Koops switched with Vivian, who used her Veil and hid everyone in the shadows to protect them from the foes' attacks. FP: 32. Hungary's HP: 25. Peach's HP: 69.

The possessed ones unleashed two waves of darkness but were futile. Vivian pulled everyone out of the shadows.

The support heroes conjured energy and restored the team 10 FP.

Mario began with his Power Smash and 7 of damage to Hungary. Japan followed with his Bicycle Kick with its 8 of damage to the woman with the pan. Vivian followed with a Shade Punch, striking 6 of damage and a burn. Russia switched with France, who brought down Hungary with his Pierre Dive. FP: 36. Peach's HP: 69.

"No, impossible..." Hungary collapsed, thus, the demon's attack fell to 4 and the defense to 0. "You stupid little..." Peach shot daggers to everyone with her eyes.

"Awesome! Now you've only got to defeat Princess Peach!" Prussia praised while keeping his focus.

Japan took the princess by surprise with his Bicycle Kick and 9 of damage. Mario reluctantly hit Peach with a Power Smash and 8 of damage. France switched with Germany as he used his Akimbo, dealing 12 of damage. Vivian switched with Bobbery, who used his Bomb, dealing 6 of damage. FP: 26. Peach's HP: 34.

The demon slapped Germany with a shadow hand, he felt 4 of pain. Germany's HP: 26.

The support heroes focused their energy and restored Germany's HP as well 10 FP to all.

Germany swapped with England, who used his Starry Wand, dealing 6 of damage. Bobbery switched with Axel and Ground-pounded Peach, striking 6 of damage. Mario followed with a Normal Jump and 6 of damage

"This is it! My friends, the only way to take the demon down is by doing it together!" Japan rallied the sixteen heroes. He chose the Special Moves and used the Super Nova attack.

Everyone got covered in a platinum glows as this time, the attack was made by them, who replaced the star as the ones hitting the enemy. All the heroes attacked in the order they joined the adventure, each hit dealt 1 of damage and the seventeenth and final hit was made by everyone.

The Shadow Queen screeched in pain as Peach stopped floating.

No SP was awarded. Everyone was taken back to the altar.

"Impossible, Unthinkable... I cannot be beaten by lesser beings such as these... I cannot... I must not..." the demon exploded into dark energy, leaving both defeated women on the floor and disappearing for good.

"NOOOO! Let's get out of here!" Beldam fled to the shadows, Marilyn followed as well after she grabbed Doopliss.

"Princess Peach" China yelled, "Hungary!" Ms. Mowz exclaimed and went to check on them.

"Japan, darling come here!" the mouse called, "Mario, over here aru!" China said as well.

The two leaders approached and discovered both women were just fine, no sign of harm at all.

"I'm sorry Mario... Who knew all of this would happen" the princess apologized. "What matters is that you're ok!" Mario hugged her.

"Nothing to worry princess, all in a hero's day! HAHAHA! America laughed triumphantly. "For this time, I agree with you America" Russia patted the blonde's shoulder as everyone approached the leaders.

"Thank you for saving me, the princess and showing that demon who's the boss!" Hungary quickly got on her feet and joined Austria.

"As Hungary said, thank you, all of you. You proved to be the bravest souls in the times of darkness.

"Well done, heroes!" the professor entered the altar, "I've watched all your deed behind the door" he added.

"Even if some of you aren't from this dimension, you proved capable of handling everything that was thrown at you! I'm proud of you! And without further ado... take a look at this!" The elder goomba pulled out a treasure chest.

"Is there any money inside?" Netherlands wondered, "I'm afraid not, but I've found... this!" the historian pulled out a brown book. "It's the fabled book of spells! It is said to harbor the most amazing spell yet, one that allows travel between dimensions!" the historian was excited.

The countries were flooded with happiness as this meant one thing: They can finally go back home.

"Now, why don't we get out of this dark place? England, if you may do us the favor" the goomba requested.

Everyone nodded while England took his wand and teleported back to the town inn...

It's over! The world has been saved and Peach and Hungary were saved!Just a two-part epilogue and the story's done!