Chapter 7: Cave chase

As the gang and Archie managed to move some rocks out of the way, they started to get tired from all that pushing.

(Littlefoot) This isn't going to be easy.

(Archie) Don't worry kid. We'll make it.

But then they heard a roar and Archie saw Dil and Ichy coming their way.

(Archie) I take it back. Worry.

(Ichy) I see them Dil. Up ahead until dinner.

(Luigi) RUN!

(Archie) Hide!

Archie hid in his shell as the gang ran for their lives. Mario then took out his fire flower and then fired a fireball at Dil's side and it was a direct hit because she still can't see very well.

(Dil) Ichy what did you do that for?

(Ichy) It wasn't me, one of the kingdom travelers just launched a fireball onto you!

Archie got out of hiding and saw them in danger.

(Archie) I can't leave those kids out there alone.

So he got up and ran to them.

As Cera, Ducky, Petrie, Spike, Ali, and Rosalina managed to get most of the rocks out of the way, they heard a roar on the other side as well as more rocks falling.

(Ali) Sounds like another earthquake.

(Petrie) And it mad.

(Ducky) Very, very, mad.

(Archie) Children.

(Luigi) Archie. We have to hide.

(Archie) Hop on.

They hopped onto Archie's shell and he moved out of the way in time before Dil bit him. Archie then took them to a craves.

(Archie) In here kids.

(Peach) But what about you?

(Archie) Don't worry. Now you see me.

Archie then ducked into a pond with only his shell out.

(Archie) Now you don't.

The gang ran into the craves to hide from the gator and Sharp-beak. Ichy saw what they did and flew to the craves.

(Dil) Where did they go Ichy?

(Ichy) They're over here Dil. In that crave.

Dil saw the craves and tried to get her mouth in. But it was too small for her. So she used her tail to smash it.

(Ichy) Yeah. That's using your tail. Whoa.

Ichy moved out of the way many times before Dil's tail hit him.

(Ichy) Youch. Whoa. Watch it.

All of that had made the ground quake And the sealing spikes were starting to fall.

(Ichy) Whoa. Look out!

But Dil was too focesed on the 3 and paid no attention to Ichy. One of the sealing spikes almost landed on him but he moved out of the way in time. He then looked up and saw that there were no more of the sealing spikes.

(Ichy) Glad that's over.

But then, one of the fallen sealing spikes broke off and a big part of it landed on Ichy.

(Ichy) OW! I hate it when that happens.

(Petrie) What we do now? They in big trouble.

(Cera) Then just leave this to me.

Cera started charging at the rocks with full speed. Breaking them as her horn smashed into them. The others started moving more of the rocks so Cera can go for the bigger ones.

At this rate, they should get to them before it's too late.

When Dil smashed the last of the craves open, She looked around for them. It was a little blurry for her eyes, but after getting a good look, she saw them.

(Dil) I see them Ichy.

(Ichy) Congratulations. Now sick them and remember to leave me some.

But then Archie came in out of his hiding spot and defended the 3 kids.

(Archie) Stop you Belly-drager and Sharp-beak. The children are snacks. I'm a meal.

(Ichy) Oh yeah?! Well I call you the first course. Tenderize them Dil.

Dil swang her tail on Archie and knocked him out of the way as they got out of the craves and ran to him. But then Dil then swung her tail on the children and made them fall flat on their bellies next to Archie.

(Ichy) It's over you guys and Shell-back. You're lunch now.

But then Cera busted through the Caved-in wall and rocks fell onto the gator and bird.

(Daisy) Cera

(Cera) Hay guys. Sorry we're late.

Ducky, Petrie, Spike, Ali, and Rosalina then entered the area. The Mario Brothers then got up, grabbed a fire flower, and threw fireballs

(Peach) Mario. Are you OK?

(Mario) Yeah. We're fine. All thanks to you and everyone else.

(Littlefoot) Guys.

(Petrie) Me miss you

(Ducky) Oh Littlefoot.

Spike licks Littlefoot just as how he missed him and is glad he's okay and Yoshi licks Mario just as he's okay.

(Mario) How'd you know where to find us?

(Ducky) Ali and Rosalina did.

(Mario) Thanks guys.

They smiled and then Archie then got up and saw that the rest of the gang had come.

(Archie) It's really you. The defeat of Sharptooth.

(Ducky and Petrie) Who's that Shell-back?

(Mario) We'll tell after we get away from those bad guys Cera knocked out before they wake up.

So they led the others to the place where they met Archie and told them everything that happened.

(Littlefoot) And then, Dil and Ichy were about to have all of us for lunch. But You guys came to the rescue.

(Cera) At least you guys are safe. But why didn't ask us to come with you in the first place.

(Ail) Cera. They wanted to ask you to come.

(Rosalina) But we stopped them. We told them that if you came with us, you'd slow us down.

(Cera) Really? Now I see why you couldn't ask us to help you find the Night Flower.

(Archie) The Night Flower? What's this about the Night Flower?

(Littlefoot) My grandfather is sick. That's why we were in the cave in the first place. We're going to The Land of Mists, to find the Night Flower and cure him.

(Archie) Well why didn't you say so in the first place. Lucky for you, I know a shortcut. Follow me.

And so they did. After a one minute walk they got to an opening that leads out of the cave.

(Daisy) Finally. I was starting to think we'd never get out of this cave.

(Mario) Archie. I want to thank you for your help.

(Archie) I want you to take care of the kids. Even though you're legends, it's not safe for you to travel without a grown-up at your age. But together, you're all strong. So do me a favor and stick together.

(Mario) We well.

(Archie) And now i'm going to make my way to The Great Valley. I hope to see you there.

(Luigi) You will Archie. See you soon.

(Archie) Good-bye and do be careful there.

As Archie left, the gang stepped out of the cave.

(Ail) Guys. Come look at this.

Everyone all looked at the landscape down below. It was a green land that was almost covered in mist.

(Ducky) Pretty.

(Mario) Is this it Rosalina?

(Rosalina) Yes it is Mario. The Land of Mists.

As Dil and Ichy got up and started looking for the gang, Ichy then knew where they went.

(Ichy) Come on Dil. They're in The Land of Mists.

(Dil) No way i'm going back there. I could end up bumping into something.

(Ichy) That's enough leatherhead. Do you want some food or not?

(?) Maybe I can help you.

(Dil) Who's there?

Dil and Ichy looked for the one who talked to them. Ichy then saw Red-Claw coming their way. Dil and Ichy can understand what Red-Claw can say because they're part Sharp-tooth.

(Ichy) Red-Claw. Is that you?

(Red-Claw) It's me alright. Still got that Belly-dragger with you I see.

(Dil) Who is that?

(Ichy) This is my old friend Red-Claw. This Sharp-tooth is the strongest out of all. Also he's friends with the Koopa King Bowser that he told me.

(Dil) Come on. You know that Sharptooth could find out about him. He's stronger than anyone else.

(Ichy) Sharptooth is a dead leatherhead. I just now noticed that the kids we were chasing were 3 of his killers.

(Dil) No was able to kill Sharptooth.

(Red-Claw) Except for the kids you were chasing. It's no trick. Everyone knows this. If a biter gets them, then that biter will be the next Walking Terror.

(Dil) Really?

(Ichy) Of course it is leatherhead. Now Red-Claw, where in The Land of Mists do you think those kids went.

(Red-Claw) I already have Screech and Thud on that job, even Bowser and his kids too. They'll find them and bring them to us.

(Ichy) Good. Now let's get going.

And with that, the 3 went to the Land of Mists.