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Some Time Ago, In Erdrea

"Right… so, I guess I should start from the very beginning. Back when Damian and I used to be comrades. I was just a Rookie Slime back in the day… and Damian? …He was about the height of Mario at the time."

Captain Slime, or in this case, Rookie Slime held a wooden training sword and shield. His plume was brown and he was chatting with Damian, who had training armor and also a wooden sword.

"So… Mordegon sent a group to attack the Zwaardrust Kingdom." Damian said.

"Uh… how'd it go?"

"They were beaten… however, Mordegon said he's sending an army."

"Oh… it's going to be some time before our trainers return then." Rookie Slime said. "So… you up for some training?" He asked, readying his sword.

Damian smirked, readying his sword as well. "Gladly."

"Hold on, you two." A Dullahan approached them. "You have to clean the stables for the Tantamounts. I'd do it myself, but… heheh… it's hard cleaning with one hand and holding your shield head with the other. Get to work." He ordered.

"…Right after this." Damian said, sweatdropping.

Rookie Slime sweatdropped. "Ugh, I hate clean up duty…"

"That's how it started. The two of us were comrades during Mordegon's reign of terror. It wasn't before long that I was promoted to Private Slime and Damian was quickly rising through the ranks, not to mention growling taller."

"We haven't heard a word from Mordegon after the attack on Dundrasil. There is also no word about the baby… rumor has it that he is the Luminary." Damian said.

"Yeah… who knows what happened to the child." Private Slime nodded, his plume being green. "…By the way, I can't help but notice that you've grown taller."

"Thank you. Puberty and training has its rewards." He said. "I see your steed has taking a liking to you."

"Indeed." He nodded, petting the top of his Slime as it smiled and nuzzled against him.

"You two!" A Dullahan approached them. "We need you to go help find the child until Mordegon orders we call off the search. Private Slime, you go to the Gallopolis region with the Catolotl. Damian, you go to Sniflheim with the Boss Troll."

"As you wish." Damian turned to the Slime Knight. "Take care, comrade."

"You as well, comrade." Private Slime nodded as the two parted ways.

"…What caused you two to drift apart?"

"Honestly, I wish I knew, Lord Junior. Because… the moment I became a captain, he was… different."

"That's it. Keep at it!" Captain Slime said, watching his squad of Slimes, Healslimes, Bubble Slimes, Metal Slimes, Fright Bulbs, other Slime Knights and Drake Slimes train against each other. "Alright, that's enough for now."

"Captain Slime, sir!" A Slime approached him.

"Yes?"

"Goo is that?" It asked, motioning to Damian who was standing out in the field.

Oh boy… Captain Slime thought. "You Slimes go back home. I'll deal with this." He said and bounced over to him. "Hello Damian."

"…So this is what you've been reduced to."

"I beg your pardon?"

Damian smirked. "You heard me. You decided to train worthless pathetic creatures while I have climbed the ranks to where I am now! Unfortunately, Lord Mordegon insisted that I ease up on killing humans since the fabled Luminary hasn't been found yet."

Captain Slime would notice the skulls on his belt. "Those skulls… they're human skulls, aren't they?"

"Indeed."

"You… where is your honor, Damian? You weren't like this before, why go out of your way to collect human skulls as trophies?"

"Because humans are weak compared to us monsters… and they should learn to be afraid of us. Lord Mordegon will rule this world and once I have the Luminary's head, all the better."

"While I do agree the Luminary should be taken down… I do not condone cutting off someone's head for sport!"

"Hmph! Listen to you… you Slimes are all the same. Soft. Just like you. You're training those pathetic whelps."

"I'll have you know, Damian… that this kingdom of Slimes needs me. I am training my own squadron of Slimes. It is an important job… an honorable one."

"Ha! About as important and honorable as cleaning the stables!"

"You want to mock my position, that's fine! We Slimes are proud to be that way! And you should accept that I have a great role in the monster community."

Damian chuckled. "I will take my leave… but know this, I will be getting more awards and accomplishments than you from the grapevine of the monster world in the future… and I am going to enjoy your saddened face because you would have accomplished nothing in your mundane life style… while I have succeeded in something." He smirked. He then turned around and walked off.

Captain Slime let out a sigh. "Goodbye, comrade…" He said, turning around and went back to his men.

"Wow… even back then, he had a very punchable face. Heheheh."

"I would say otherwise, Lord Bowser… but considering Lady Marnie's condition, I would agree with you."

"Should've stabbed him in the crotch when ya had the chance…"

"I think Lady Neo already did that for me, m'lady. Now where was I… oh right. Things were quiet for a while, and then… the day came when the Luminary had suddenly been branded as the Dark Spawn."

Captain Slime wandered into a cave, where he had spotted Damian. "Oh, hello there Damian."

"Captain Slime… what are you doing here?"

"Troops! Front and center!" A man ordered.

Captain Slime let out a gasp. "It's Jasper… Mordegon's right hand man!"

"I do not understand. Why would Mordegon pick such a lowly human." Damian mumbled.

"He is not a lowly human." A Dullahan said. "Jasper gave his soul and allegiance to Mordegon… for power."

"Hmm… interesting." Damian mused before smirking. "But understandable too."

"Men, the Luminary has returned. But fear not, the people of Heliodor believe he is the Dark Spawn. Hendrik is determined to capture him. For now, go to your posts. Lord Mordegon will call upon your help when he gives you the orders."

With a nod, everyone walked out and Damian let out a chuckle. "I know for certain… that when I get the Luminary… his head will be mine." He turned to Captain Slime, smirking at him. "And I will be his right hand man while you continue to be a pathetic nothing."

"Look down on me while you still can, Damian." Captain Slime said. "Pride before the fall…" He said and hopped off.

"GAHAHAHAHAHA! I sure hurt HIS pride, that's for sure! If I had made him beg for mercy, it would've been such a wonderful humiliation!"

"I doubt it made him humbler, Your Pridefulness… but we can dream."

"Ah, Kamek. I'm sure it did! If not, I can give him another throwdown."

"Right… so, after Mordegon had been defeated by the Luminary… things were a bit quiet… for about five minutes."

"I can't believe it… Lord Mordegon is dead." Captain Slime said quietly. "Men, we're just going to have keep training as a precaution."

"Not sure how that is going to help considering Lord Mordegon is dead." Another Slime Knight said.

"Hmm…" Captain Slime mumbled before a shadow was cast over them as he looked up and saw a giant flaming orb, AKA Erdwin's Lantern was falling toward Erdrea. "What the devil is THAT?!" He yelled as the clouds were darkening.

"You all thought I was crazy?!" A Wizened Wizard yelled. "It's a space rock headed right for us!"

"Everybody run!" A Needler yelled as they started running.

"Leave me alone!" A Little Devil yelled. "All these toilet paper rolls are mine!"

"That's not gonna do you any good when we're all dead!" The same Needler yelled.

"Slime Squad, hide behind those rocks!" Captain Slime ordered as he and his squad hid behind the rocks as the Erdwin's Lantern slammed into the ground, and then Calasmos rose up as dark clouds formed around him and levitated him into the sky where it formed a dark star.

"Huh… thought that was going to be a bigger impa- what on Erdrea?!" Captain Slime yelled, looking into the sky. "A dark star… what is that all about?" He wondered and looked down at the Wizened Wizard. "Hey, do you know what's-" Suddenly, the Wizened Wizard turned around and cast Kasizz on him. "Whoa!" He jumped back. "You guys don't normally cast Kasizz!"

He heard footsteps as he turned around to see the Needler as it had green glowing button eyes. "All hail the dark one!"

"Join us." A malicious Bodkin Archer approached. "We must destroy all the humans and the Luminary."

Captain Slime backed up, turning around to some She-Slimes, Drake Slimes and a Slime Knight groaning as if they were having headaches and were straining themselves. "Men! What is going on?"

"I… I don't know…" The Slime Knight groaned… and then his eyes along with his slime steed's turned green. "BUT THIS FEELS AMAZING!" He yelled, rushing toward Captain Slime and slashed him, but he blocked with his shield… however, it did cause him to slide back a few feet.

"Mmmph! You were never this strong before…"

"If you're not going to join us… then you will perish."

"Rrrgh… Slime Squad, or whatever remains of you, let's retreat!" He yelled as he and his squad took off running where they would soon come into contact with an Orc Chieftain. "Help us!" He exclaimed. "Something happened to my squad and the other monsters! They keep spewing out "Dark One" and are attacking us for no reason!"

The Orc Chieftain turned around, where he had green eyes and would attempt to skewer them but they jumped back. "I see there are still some monsters who aren't obeying our master! Come on out, guys!" He ordered as Calasmonauts, Wight Kings, and a One-Man Army rose up from the ground and surrounded Captain Slime and his men.

Oh no… Captain Slime thought, but then they heard a roar as they saw a pink scaled Liege Lizard running in and attacking the Orc Chieftain and his undead minions. A pink Liege Lizard…? Captain Slime wondered, noticing that the Liege Lizard had bows on the tips of her tails.

Then, before Captain Slime and his men attempted to assist, a pack of Garuda came swooping in and and grabbed them. "Ack!" Captain Slime yelped.

"This area is not safe. It's too dangerous!" The Garuda leader said as they flew into a cave far away from them, where they let go of Captain Slime and his squad.

"What is going on here?" Captain Slime demanded.

"I am not sure myself." The Garuda said. "We were minding our own business when that suddenly happened."

"Perhaps I can give you the details of what I know." A voice suddenly spoke as they turned to see a Wight Prince approaching them.

"Oh? Do tell." Captain Slime said.

"From what little records there are left. they spoke told about the most sinister evil back in ancient times, his name is Calasmos, the Dark One. It is said that he appeared seeking to take the power of Yggdrasil for himself and brought untold destruction onto this world. The ancient monsters were brought in to this world in the past; those said ancient monsters have now appeared. There were records that state that monsters go into a malicious state and lose themselves to the Dark Ones' influence and accepted the power given to them, if it meant losing their free will for lust of destruction and newfound power."

"So that's what happened to my men…" Captain Slime mumbled.

"However, that is all I know. You best be careful now. If you spot an unfamiliar monster type, avoid them as possible."

"Listen, Slime Knight." The Garuda spoke up. "This is farewell, so watch yourself. As for me, I need to get my sister to safety. I have heard of a school somewhere in Erdrea that is girl's only… human or monster, they will be accepted. I'm not sure what it is called, but I will see to it my sister is unharmed."

"Very well." Captain Slime nodded and turned to his men. "It's best we train for anything during these times." He said as they all bounced out, and in the sky, the Garuda would notice a giant portal.

"What's this… a giant portal?" He wondered as he saw it started sucking everything in, then noticed Captain Slime was being sucked in as well. "Even the Slime Knight… I'm not sure what's going on, but I wish him good luck."

"After I was sucked up into the portal… I found myself in the Beanbean Kingdom. And the first person I met… well, I'm sure you can guess who it was."

"What is this strange world?" Captain Slime wondered. "How peculiar…" He said as two shadows went over him as he looked up and saw Bowser and Torchwick flying past him. "What the devil…? How strange…" He said… and then someone slammed into him. "Mmmph!"

"Ooof!"

Captain Slime turned around. "Who dares smack into me?"

"I did, genius! You were in my way!"

Captain Slime looked down at a Goomba. "Ho! What is this, a talking chestnut?"

"A guy in a green beanbag? What the heck are you?"

Captain Slime smirked behind his helmet. "Me? I am Captain Slime, I hail from Erdrea!"

Dino POWER... holy CRAP. That was a good SMBZ episode. Haven't laughed so hard in a long time... I had a soda with me, but i'm glad I wasn't drinking it otherwise I would've done a spit take... or three.

Metallix is a lot more brutal though... yikes.