38. Battle for Keelhaul Key.

We finally arrive on Keelhaul Key, I will help Jonathan against Cortez the cursed spirit he needs to free.

I think that when we find Cortez we find the Crystal Star, but first we have to plow through King Boo.

Mario and Jonathan were standing on the bow of the ship, the small island in the distance quickly became bigger.

'So that is Keelhaul Key.' Mario muttered, the island wasn't all too big all around the island was a beach filled with palm trees, further on the island started a lush jungle and at the exact center of the island stood a skull-shaped rock. 'That skull-shaped rock is our target, Cortez is supposed to be in there somewhere.' Jonathan told Mario.

'What is his story?' Mario asked.

'Simple, Cortez was a feared pirate, at one time he had a cursed artifact with him, a lot of pirates around that time decided to attack Cortez, of course the so-called Pirate King lost the fight his ship went down but thanks to the cursed treasure Cortez couldn't leave the ship, thanks to the currents here Cortez's ship was pulled into the cave, one of the other captains found the cursed treasure and placed it somewhere on the island now Cortez's soul is trapped in the cave he was dragged in all that time ago, he still has his treasure there minus the cursed gem, but that cursed gem has given Cortez power over this island he rules here and that is why I am here, to end that reign.'

A few minutes later they reached land. 'Jonathan, I'll be going out looking for the Skull Gem, once I find that we can sell it to a museum and then I can have my freighter back.' Flavio said then he jumped off the ship on the beach, Flavio was barely out of view as a chill filled the air, slowly blue, ghostly flames appeared in the air all over the island

Mario and Goombella stood back-to-back, the blue fiery balls circled around them. 'Mario what do we do? What are these things?'

Mario quickly placed his hand on Goombella's shoulder to tell her not to worry, at that moment the spirits disappeared into the ground, Goombella sighted from relieve then the ground broke open and several Zombie Type Monsters crawled out of the holes, they were all Normal Monsters.

'This we can deal with.' Mario grinned as he activated his Duel Disk, Goombella did the same, Mario quickly glanced around he saw Luigi being surrounded by Fiend Monsters the rest of his friends stood in one large circle surrounded by a combination of Zombie and Fiend Monsters.

Mario took his Deck he searched two cards out of it. 'I Summon two Double Lance!' To Mario's surprise the Duel Disk accepted the cards, the two Monsters holding the two lances appeared on the Field. 'Guys! Use your Duel Disks, normal rules of a Duel don't count here!' As Mario yelled his warning he saw the rest activating their Duel Disks. 'Double Lance one and two take out those Zombies!' Mario's Monsters rushed in each of them skewered one Zombie on each of their lances.

'Then I activate Ojama Village!' Goombella shouted, the small houses popped around the battle field, then I Summon Ojama Yellow, Ojama Green and Ojama Black!' The three weird creatures popped on the Field with their butts pressed together. 'Mario, now that my Ojama are out the Attack and Defense of those Zombies are swapped.'

Mario nodded: 'Good move Goombella, those Zombies have all low or non Defense power.'

The three Ojama quickly got surrounded by Zombies, Ojama Yellow turned around and started to put his butt in the face of one of the Zombies, Green started to lick one of them with its large tongue, while the fat Ojama Black simply crushed another Zombie with it's weight.

'Now it is time for my Double Lance to join their powers!' Mario shouted, a black portal opened up, the two Double Lance flew in it seconds later Excalibur crash-landed on the island, taking out a group of the Zombies by landing on them, then with his sword he cut down another ten.

'Mario why using your Double Lance for an Xyz Summon, you could simply play the card.' Goombella noticed. 'Now it has Overlay Units.' Mario simply replied, simply a gigantic tornado appeared. 'What the!' Goombella shouted. 'Hold on, another Duelist is here! This looks like Heavy Storm!' Mario pushed Goombella to the ground and held her tight the Ojama houses were swept away the Ojama's became weaker at that moment three Zombies appeared before the Ojama, one of them was simply a skeleton wearing a ragged blue cape and holding a giant sword: This one was The 13nd Grave, (1200 ATK) the second one was a Zombie with a rotten-green skin it wore samurai armor: This was Armored Zombie, (1500 ATK) the last one was a Skull Servant. (300 ATK)

The three Zombies approached the Ojama they clawed and bit at the three, Goombella let out a cry her Life Point Meter dropped a bit. (8000- 5200 LP) 'I'm fine Mario.' Goombella said before Mario could even say anything, then she took a card from her Deck, the three Ojama did a ridiculous-looking death pose. 'Heads up boys, here is Polymerization!' Goombella played her card, the three Ojama leaped into the air, put their butts together then swirled together to form the fat Ojama King. 'And here is Shield and Sword!' Goombella shouted playing another Spell card, the Ojama King became stronger then landed with its gigantic Body on the three Zombies that has attacked the three Ojama before.

'I Summon War Hammer!' Mario shouted, the muscular Warrior holding the giant battle hammer appeared, together War Hammer, Ojama King and Excalibur finished off a few dozen of the Zombies.

The Zombies slowly drew back as they realized they were outmatched.

With this small breathing space Mario quickly looked at Luigi.

'I Summon Avian and Bladedge!' Luigi shouted, first the Hero with the monster arm appeared next to it the Hero clad in golden armor appeared.

Flame Wingman leaped through the air and took down one of the Fiends then it opened the monster maw, a stream of flames roasted another group of Fiends, Bladedge used the blades sticking out of its arms to slay one Fiend after another.

Then Mario looked at the rest of the crew, they were completely surrounded, Mario saw some of Jonathan's Monsters including two of the Numbers taking down large groups of enemies.

Mario watched as Luigi wanted to go help the others but then more Fiends appeared around him, Mario's attention was drawn back to him and Goombella as more Zombies appeared.

'War Hammer, Excalibur take out those Zombies!' Mario shouted his two Monsters slashed and smashed the Zombies, then Mario saw an Armored Zombie leaping at him from the corner of his eye, Ojama King dropped out of the air crushing the Armored Zombie with its weight, Mario wanted to thank Goombella but then he heard Goombella letting out a scream, quickly Mario turned around, a long eel-like sea-creature with red scales and black stripes over its body had slithered partially out of the water, (1800 ATK) the Giant Red Seasnake let out a hissing noise.

'Aye my Giant Red Seasnake, take out these intruders.' A rough voice suddenly shouted, Mario looked around and saw an older-looking man from around mid-fifty, he had a tanned skin, the man wore shoes and white pants that were once part of a sailor uniform, his upper body was naked, Mario could see the many scars on the man's body, a huge white mustache hid the man's mouth on his head the man wore a battered captain hat, the bill of the hat was torn to pieces the top of the hat was patched a few times, the most notable of this man was the fact he wore two wedding rings on a lace around his neck.

'I had a small hope my Heavy Storm would have taken you out, now I have to do it myself.' The stranger said, Giant Red Seasnake hissed at Goombella.

Goombella drew back a bit as the giant eel towered above her suddenly the sea-creature latched out, Ojama King came in between.

'I know you used Shield and Sword to make Ojama King stronger, that card Effect has worn out.' Goombella watched in horror as the Giant Red Seasnake dragged the Ojama King underwater, the Life Point meter on Goombella's Duel Disk dropped again. (5200- 3400 LP)

'Goombella!' Mario roared he wanted to send his Monsters to protect her but then a large group of Zombies finally managed to overpower him, the last thing Mario saw was Black Ray Lancer flying overhead before he got dragged into a pile of Zombies.

Goombella shrieked as Black Ray Lancer flew right past her the Monster dived into the water a few seconds later it surfaced with Giant Red Seasnake skewered on its spear.

'Bobbery!' Both the mysterious man and Goombella looked up as Jonathan ran over the beach. 'Jonathan!' The mysterious man who was called Bobbery replied. 'Bobbery why are you here? Why do you attack us?' Jonathan asked. 'Like you would understand.' Bobbery growled.

'No I don't understand and I can't possibly know how you feel, but from my point of view this looks like you are working together with Cortez, which makes you an enemy, so Bobbery tell me I am wrong.'

Bobbery shook his head, then he climbed off the rock and started to walk away. 'Follow me Jonathan we can discuss things in private.'

Jonathan looked at Goombella. 'I'm fine Jonathan, I'll help Mario you take down this guy.'

Goombella turned around to see the huge pile of Zombies, suddenly some of the Zombies were launched into the air and War Hammer broke out of the pile followed by Excalibur who destroyed half of the remaining Zombies by a spinning slash, Goombella helped Mario up.

'Thanks Goombella, Excalibur and War Hammer protected me now where did that old man go?' Mario wondered as he looked around.

'That man who is named Bobbery and Jonathan knew each other, Bobbery attacked me but Jonathan defended me after that one attack Jonathan and Bobbery wandered off to settle something in private.

'In that case we help the others.' Mario said, he looked at Luigi again who was still fending off Fiends with Flame Wingman and Bladedge, then he looked at the large group, they had managed to push back the endless stream of Zombies and Fiends but now Jonathan was gone they were slowly being pushed back. 'Mario.' Goombella then said pulling Mario's arm, he turned around only to see more Zombies crawling out of the sand.

'Damn there is no end to those things!' Mario cursed.

'Eeh hee hee hee!' A cackling laugh rendered the air, ripples appeared in the sky itself, then pieces of the sky broke, eight snake-like heads poured out of the hole then slowly the face of Gregor appeared, his hair being blue flames, Mario saw the sharp teeth and the old crown. 'King Boo, and Yamata Dragon.' Mario growled. 'If you stop your fighting the darkness will quickly allow you to rest.' The disembodied head spoke. 'Why are you here King Boo? Did Exodus send you?'

'No Mario, I am here on my own, you see I got sick of working for Exodus, I heard of an old pirate ghost being trapped on this island so I decided to find him, turned out the guy is a really grumpy pirate, promised me a high position among his spiritual crew if I help him getting off this island, as you can see he kept his end of the bargain as I now control his spirit army and I was on the brink of figuring out how to free this guy and then you come barging in! I am here for my rest! So. Leave. This. Island. NOW!'

Mario took Goombella's arm and forced her behind his back. 'How cute, trying to protect your girlfriend.' King Boo sneered: 'But Mario, you forget I own this island! Cortez is bound beneath the caves so I am his extension of power on the surface.' Ten Zombies suddenly crawled out of the ground, these were some of the stronger Zombie Monsters that existed, the slowly dragged Mario away, now Goombella stood alone against King Boo.

Goombella quickly took a card from her Deck. 'I activate Monster Reborn!' Water at the edge of the beach started to ripple and Ojama King leaped out of the sea, it landed next to Goombella. (3000 DEF)

'Eeh hee hee hee, you think your mighty fat creature can protect you?' The eight heads of Yamata Dragon let out a terrifying roar. (2800 ATK) Goombella fell on her behind her legs started to tremble.

'Now I Summon Inaba White Rabbit.' King Boo said, next to the dragon the white rabbit on the rocket appeared. (700 ATK)

'Next I activate Mind Control to take control over Ojama King!' King Boo said, in the sky two disembodied hands appeared wires shot from their fingertips the wires slowly pulled Ojama King away from Goombella. 'Attack.' King Boo whispered.

Luigi looked over his shoulder he got a feeling something was wrong, then he saw the disembodied head of King Boo and Inaba White Rabbit landing on Goombella followed by eight balls made of flames created by Yamata Dragon homing in on his friend. 'Goombella!'

Goombella slowly turned her head as she heard Luigi scream, then the fireballs hit her, she looked on her Duel Disk as her Life Points dropped to zero. Black fog slowly approached Goombella the moment the fog wanted to touch her Flame Wingman leaped in front of Goombella using the maw on its arm to blow away the fog. 'Luigi!' King Boo snickered: 'I'd hoped to find you, I might be here for my own peace and quiet but for killing you I'd happily make an exception, I'll be waiting inside the skull-shaped grotto.' Suddenly King Boo and his Monsters disappeared. 'Goombella, can you fight?' Luigi asked. 'No King Boo brought my Life Points to zero and now my Duel Disk isn't working anymore.'

'Flame Wingman, Bladedge help Mario.' Luigi commanded his Monsters together with Excalibur and War Hammer Luigi's Monsters took down almost all the Zombies. 'Thanks Luigi, this should give us some room to breath, now go to King Boo.' Luigi nodded as he started to run.

Jonathan was looking right in the four eyes of the gigantic, two-headed blue sea-snake. (2900- 3100 ATK)

(Jonathan: 3000) - (Bobbery: 1600)

Besides Ocean Dragon Lord - Neo Daedalus Bobbery also controlled Umi.

Bobbery controlled Black Ray Lancer, (2100 ATK) Shark Fortress (2400- 2600 ATK) and Number 17: Leviathan Dragon, Leviathan Dragon was powered up through its own Effect. (2000- 3000 ATK) None of Jonathan's Xyz Monsters had Materials left.

'Aye you fight with an unfair advantage Jonathan.' Bobbery scoffed.

'I'm not proud of it Bobbery but this situation calls for the use of Numbers, I need to pull you out of this, your mind is clouded with grief and with whatever Cortez or King Boo told you!'

Bobbery closed his eyes, Jonathan saw tears running down his cheeks, slowly Bobbery grabbed the two wedding rings on the cord around his neck. 'It is unfair Jonathan, the world is unfair and filthy...' Bobbery was whispering but suddenly he started to talk louder: 'When my wife got sick, I was out on sea! I wanted to return to the shore but the captain wouldn't let me! I knew my wife was getting more sick by the day, I send money so the doctors could find a cure, they never did! I prayed to the Gods but my prayers were never heard! You never prayed to the Gods yet they brought you back to life! WHY NOT MY WIFE!'

Jonathan saw the pure hate in Bobbery's eyes. 'I send Umi to the Graveyard, then all card's on the Field disappear except for Neo Daedalus!' The fake ocean created by Umi slowly started to change into one big tidal wave it washed away all of Jonathan's Monsters. 'Now we both discard our entire hand.' Bobbery added, Jonathan cursed as he discarded the three cards from his hand, Bobbery's hand was already empty. 'Daedalus direct attack!' Jonathan braced himself as another wave of water washed over him.

(Jonathan: 100) - (Bobbery: 1600)

'Damn, I'm lucky Daedalus became weaker when Umi disappeared or else I was a goner.' Jonathan thought.

'Jonathan.' Bobbery said: 'King Boo nearly found out a way to free Cortez, when Cortez is free and off the island the Pirate Lord will reward me with one wish, the only thing I have to do is to make sure there are no intruders on this island, then I can have my wife back.'

'He's just playing with your feelings nobody except a God can bring someone back from the dead, and even a God wouldn't play with life and death that way.' Jonathan drew his card. 'Bobbery this is it I activate the Spell card Salvage!' Briefly Jonathan's Spell card appeared. 'With this card I take the two Shark Stickers from my Graveyard to my hand.' Jonathan took the cards as he explained. 'Now I Normal Summon Shark Stickers.' He continued and he played the card, in the water a creature appeared, it had a long-shaped body and a long-shaped jaw on top of its head the creature had a plateau with ten red circles on it. (200 ATK)

'Now I can Special Summon the second Shark Stickers in my hand through it's own Effect.' Jonathan played the second card and a second Shark Stickers appeared on the Field. (200 ATK)

'I build the Overlay Network with my two Level three Shark Stickers!' Both Monsters leaped out of the water, they changed into two blue orbs then they disappeared into the black vortex. 'Hellish creature of the seas arrive and let nightmares become reality! Xyz Summon! Come on out Rank three, Number 47: Nightmare Shark!' The number ''47'' appeared on Jonathan's hand, then out of the water leaped a shark-like creature, it had a humanoid upper body with a shark-like head a long tail as its lower body, two wings and two arms that ended in swords, its number was visible on the fin it had on its neck. (2000 ATK)

'I Detach one Monster from Nightmare Shark.' One of the blue orbs circling the creature disappeared in its mouth. 'A Water Monster I control can attack directly this turn, including Nightmare Shark itself!' Bobbery tried to shield himself with his Duel Disk as Nightmare Shark leaped out of the water and started to gnaw at Bobbery's arm.

(Jonathan: 100) - (Bobbery: 0)

Bobbery fell to his knees Jonathan could see he tried to hold back his tears. 'Bobbery, let it all out.' Jonathan said, as he put Bobbery's arm around his neck then he lifted him from the ground. 'What have I done? I made a deal with the devil! I was desperate!' Bobbery cried.

'We all get desperate at some times, I don't blame you and neither does your wife.' Bobbery looked at Jonathan. 'I've spoken to her the day before she died, Scarlette was staying strong for your sake, she always knew she would die, the doctors tried everything but they couldn't make a cure.' Bobbery stopped walking. 'Then all that money I send...' Bobbery stammered. 'Scarlette had that money put on a bank account, that money was used to help develop cures for sicknesses they could actually cure.' Jonathan explained. 'Damn, Scarlette tried to tell me this, but I was too stubborn to listen, Jonathan I made up my mind I'm going back to sea, work hard and send more money to help sick people, I will start a funding in the name of Scarlette!'

While Jonathan and Bobbery went back to Jonathan's ship they talked a lot, bringing up memories.

Meanwhile Luigi was running through some caves, mostly small hallways sometimes a larger room, it was really dank and dark, fungus grew on the walls, some rooms were partially under water, sometimes some Fiends or Zombies showed up but they were mowed down by either Flame Wingman or Bladedge, at one point Luigi entered a rather large room, there were several torches set up against the walls, Luigi saw he was standing on a ledge, he looked down, the lower part of the cave was completely submerged, several parts of ship wrecks were floating around, several barrels were floating between the wrecks then Luigi saw it a lifeboat with King Boo sitting in it, King Boo looked up, Luigi saw his eyes glowing suddenly King Boo leaped out of the boat landing before Luigi.

(King Boo: 8000) - (Luigi: 8000)

Bladedge took position left of Luigi, (2600 ATK) Flame Wingman took position at Luigi's right side. (2100 ATK)

King Boo spread his arms five spirits appeared before him one of them changed into The Gross Ghost of Fled Dreams, (1300 ATK) number two changed into Baron of the Fiend Sword, (1550) the third one disappeared into the ground, the fourth one also disappeared and the last one changed into Dragon Zombie. (1600 ATK)

Suddenly Luigi saw a green ghost wearing red robes and a purple witch hat on its head, that was Magical Ghost, (1300 ATK) Luigi saw that is was casting a spell, then behind him a knight-like figure wearing purple robes and with a horned helmet on its head appeared, the creature had really long arms. (1000 ATK)

'Damn Claw Reacher.' Luigi cursed, he wanted to leap out of the way but Bladedge nailed the Claw Reacher to the ground with its blades then with one powerful kick Bladedge destroyed Claw Reacher while Flame Wingman reflected the spell of Magical Ghost destroying the creature, Flame Wingman aimed its monster arm at King Boo a stream of flames hit the Dark Duelist, King simply laughed.

(King Boo: 4300) - (Luigi: 8000)

'That Luigi was a nice opening, now let the real fight begin!' King Boo drew his opening hand. 'I Release The Gross Ghost of Fled Dreams for The Great Long Nose!' The creepy painting with the ghost sticking out disappeared in its place the red-skinned man with the white hair and long nose appeared. (1900 ATK)

'Next I activate Double Summon, the Spell card briefly appeared. 'I Release Baron of the Fiend Sword and Dragon Zombie for Hino-Kagu-Tsuchi!' The two Monsters disappeared in a bonfire, in their place a rather muscular man with hair made out of fire appeared wearing nothing more then a cloth around his waist. (2800 ATK)

'I activate Shrink!' King Boo cackled slowly Bladedge shrunk to half its size. (2600- 1300 ATK)

'Great Long Nose attacks Bladedge, Hino-Kagu-Tsuchi attacks Flame Wingman!'

Great Long Nose sneezed Bladedge was knocked over the edge and fell in the water, while Hino send a barrage of fireballs after Flame Wingman which incinerated the Elemental HERO.

(King Boo: 4300) - (Luigi: 6700)

'I end my turn and that means my Spirit Monsters return to my hand.' Hino and Great Long Nose disappeared King Boo took the cards in his hand.

Luigi wanted to draw then he got an error. 'Eeh hee hee, the Effect of Hino activates, you discard your entire hand then you draw.'

Luigi cursed loudly the cards disappeared in his Graveyard one-by-one then he drew his card. 'Due to the Great Long Nose you cannot attack this turn.' King Boo sneered. 'Then I Set this and end my turn.' Luigi stated, a hidden Monster appeared on his side of the Field.

'It's easier to give up Luigi!' King Boo cackled he drew his card. 'I activate Foolish Burial to send Inaba White Rabbit to my Graveyard!' The card slipped from King Boo's Deck, he took it and discarded it. 'Now I Banish the Inaba White Rabbit from my Graveyard and I Special Summon Yamato-no-Kami!' Before King Boo another half-naked man with long, black hair appeared he wore white trousers out of his back grew six mechanical-like claws. (2200 ATK)

'Next I Normal Summon Yata-Garasu!' Next to the half-naked man a purple crow with a black beak appeared, it was standing on a blue orb that floated in the air. (200 ATK) 'Yamato-no-Kami attacks the defending Monster, Yata-Garasu direct attack!' Yamato leaped at the hidden Monster, Clayman appeared on the Field, (2000 DEF) four of the claws pierced the Elemental HERO it scattered into pieces, then the small crow started to peck at Luigi's face, irritated Luigi swapped the small Monster aside.

(King Boo: 4300) - (Luigi: 6500)

'I end my turn and thus my Monsters return to my hand.' King Boo stated he retrieved the cards and his Monsters disappeared.

Outside Mario had finally managed to slay the last of the Zombies his Life Points had dropped to a mere 700, he was now fighting his way over to Jonathan who was fighting off some Fiends on his ship, halfway there Mario felt a gigantic surge of dark magic, a loud cackling laughter filled the air, a swirling black mist spread over the island, a few seconds after it appeared it was gone again.

Mario looked around all the Fiends and Zombies were gone, then the black mist gathered in mid-air, it started to take shape. 'That's...' Mario stammered. 'Dark Mist!' Someone suddenly roared, the sky split open and Exodus appeared floating in mid-air. 'Finish them.' Dark Mist cackled, its whips appeared in its hand it started to spin around quickly, Mario watched as his friends fell one-by-one. 'Exodus!' Jonathan roared, the masked man looked at Jonathan. 'A Celestian? I am not here for you.' Exodus spoke: 'Dark Mist take me to the cave.' A black mist appeared around Exodus suddenly it disappeared. 'Mario, follow me!' Jonathan roared as he leaped down from his ship. 'Exodus is a high-priority target, if we can take him down Star Heaven will be very pleased.'

Luigi looked at his empty hand. 'I draw!' Luigi shouted, then he got an error, King Boo started to cackle. 'Got you good Luigi, when Yata-Garasu does Battle Damage you cannot draw, thanks to Hino-Kagu-Tsuchi your hand stays empty.' King Boo snickered.

'In that case I must pass.'

King Boo laughed as he drew his card. 'I use another Foolish Burial to send another Inaba White Rabbit to my Graveyard.' King Boo discarded the card. 'Then I Banish it to Special Summon Yamato-no-Kami and then I Normal Summon Yata-Garasu!' Before King Boo the two Spirits appeared. (Yamato-no-Kami: 2200 ATK, Yata-Garasu: 200 ATK)

'Direct attack.' King Boo commanded, Luigi was knocked down by a barrage of fireballs only to have Yata peck at him afterwards.

(King Boo: 4300) - (Luigi: 4100)

'Luigi, this time I...' King Boo suddenly stopped, a chill ran down Luigi's spine. 'Crap he found me!' King Boo sounded afraid, parts of the ceiling disappeared, black mist seeped through the cracks a Monster that looked like Dark Mist appeared, only this one was bigger and more evil-looking, behind the Monster Exodus appeared. 'King Boo I am very disappointed.' Exodus spoke: 'I never gave you permission to get out here.' King Boo drew back in fear. 'Number C96: Dark Storm why don't we take King Boo.' The evolved form of Dark Mist laughed. (1000 ATK: 2 ORU)

(King Boo: 4300) - (Luigi: 4100) - (Exodus: 4000)

'I start with Monster Reborn I Summon Flame Wingman to my side of the Field.' Exodus stated, Luigi's HERO appeared next to Exodus. (2100 ATK)

'Dark Storm attacks Yamato-no-Kami.' Dark Storm bared its claws. 'I Detach one Monster from Dark Storm it reduces the Attack of the opponent's Monster to zero then adds that Attack Power to its own.' Yamato-no-Kami dropped to his knees as all its power disappeared, Dark Storm let out a war-cry as it became stronger. (1000- 3200 ATK)

Dark Storm ripped Yamato-no-Kami to shreds. 'Flame Wingman attacks Yata-Garasu!' King Boo screamed as the black mist washed over him.

(King Boo: 0) - (Luigi: 4100) - (Exodus: 4000)

'King Boo, I never told you to get here.' Exodus stretched his hand, King Boo started to roll and kick around as he was writhing in pain, then a purple substance slowly dripped out of his body, slowly the body King Boo had used turned back to Gregor, the purple slime-like substance slowly appeared in Exodus' hand. 'I believe it is your turn now, but I guess Yata-Garasu attacked you, so in that case Flame Wingman, Dark Storm direct attack!' Luigi was knocked over he nearly fell from the ledge as his own Monster punched and kicked him, followed by Dark Storm finishing it.

(Luigi: 0) - (Exodus: 4000)

When no more purple slime came from Gregor Exodus clenched his fist the purple slime disappeared. 'What did you do?' Luigi stammered. 'I extracted the Dark Duelist from the boy, I will torture this Dark Duelist a bit, probably make him really obedience to me and then I'll have him fight for me whenever it...' A shout stopped Exodus, Mario and Jonathan ran into the open area. 'Exodus you're not getting away!' Mario roared. 'As a matter of fact I do, I've got what I came for, no use to linger here.' Exodus slowly started to walk away like there was a path in mid-air.

'I Summon Hammer Shark!' Jonathan stated, a shark with an actual hammer for a head appeared. (1700 ATK)

'I Detach the two Monsters from Excalibur and double its Attack Points!' The sword Excalibur was holding started to glow.

'Then I use the Effect of Black Ray Lancer on Dark Storm.' Jonathan stated, the evolved version of Dark Mist became weaker as its Attack dropped back to 1000. 'Excalibur...' Mario said. 'Black Ray Lancer...' Jonathan added. 'Attack!' They both roared. First Excalibur charged in but Flame Wingman leaped in front of the attack, Lancer leaped past Excalibur but this time Dark Storm blocked the Monster, quickly it changed back to Dark Mist. 'Hammer Shark!' Jonathan roared, the gigantic fish leaped out of the water before Exodus, Dark Mist quickly changed into the black mist to shield Exodus, when Dark Mist slowly disappeared Exodus was gone too.


With King Boo gone and the island rid of the spirits Mario and his allies are finally able to walk the island free.

Time to find out how to break Cortez's curse. ''Ghost in the Cave.'' Coming next.