"This sucks! I can't believe they took our parents!" Koopi yelled. After Bowzer's ship had taken the castle up into the sky and out of sight. Everyone else agreed.

"How are we supposed to get them back?" Goomia asked.

"Omygosh! This is just like what happened to our parents! Except for them it was the Star Sprits that were captured!" exclaimed Skarre.

"That's it!" yelled Parky. "We can ask the Star Spirits for help!"

'Everyone, to Shooting Star Summit!" declared Linguini. "Since I'm the new 'Mario' I'll lead the way."

"What? You're kidding. I'm the leader," argued Koopi.

"Nu-uh! I am!" put in Fire.

"The child is right. It says so in the prophecy," said a voice. [A/N: You knew that a prophecy was coming didn't ya. LOL]

"Aaahhh!!" yelled everyone else.

"Relax, I am on your side." A glittering form floated down from the sky.

"E-E-Eldstar?"

"Yes, it is I. I am here to help you in this new battle."

"Well, that saves us some time," remarked Koopi. Six flashes followed, and the other Star Spirits appeared.

"Bowzer has stolen the Star Rod!" exclaimed Skolar.

"Not to mention our parents," added Bob.

"Listen, children. There is a prophecy that predicted this. I will recite it to you." Eldstar cleared his throat (?).

"An evil power will threaten the kingdom. The child of the royalty shall rise up to save us all. She will not be alone; she will lead the children of great friends and help restore peace once again."

{"Not much of a prophecy," remarked Koopi.

"Shut up! I'm not so good at this yet!" said a booming voice.

"I-I-I'm sorry, your authorness!" stammered Koopi.

"Better. Now back to the story."}

"I get it! The child is me!" said Linguini. She stuck her tongue out at Fire and Koopi. 'Told you so!"

"So Ling's supposed to lead us in a quest to help save our parents?" asked Bolt.

"Yes,' answered Misstar.

"How are we supposed to do that?" asked Calimari.

"Bowzer has had his minion's children hold your parents captive in twelve different castles across the Mushroom Kingdom, much like Bowzer held the seven of us in seven castles. You must defeat each boss, and free your parents. Once they are freed the will join us in Star Haven, so they may regain their strength. They cannot help you; you must do this alone."

"Alright then! Let's go save our parents!" yelled Goombar throwing his fist in the air.

"Yeah!" yelled everyone else.

"We wish you luck, and we will give you some of our power in battle. We cannot give you much, for we need our power for other things. Farewell!" And with that speech the Star Spirits faded back to Star Haven.

"Let's go!" yelled Linguini. With that the band of hero's kids set off to make history.

[A/N: Sorry if this (and the last one) was short, I'll write longer next time!]