(Paper Mario ost : Story of the Stolen Spirits)
In the realm beyond the clouds and sky, lies the haven where the celestial beings of Stars live. Legends call it Star Haven. In Star Haven lies a sacred sanctuary where a sacred treasure to the Stars is kept. This sacred treasure is known as the Star Rod. Legend say it has the power to grand all wishes. Within the sacred sanctuary lies the seven Star Spirits who watches over the Mushroom Kingdom and other worlds with a watchful eye.
These Star Spirits are known as Eldstar, Mamar, Skolar, Muskular, Misstar, Klevar, and Kalmar.
"What must we do Eldstar?" Mamar asked during their conversations. "Aside from the monster problems. We still need to be wary about of Ouroboros."
"I must agree. While the Bracers and other groups who can fight can handle the monsters, the society of Ouroboros is planning something unsettling." Skolar added
"Agreed. However, there is nothing we can do but observe." Eldstar said. "As Star Spirits, our duty is to grant wishes."
"And yet when the situation has call for it. We have no choice but to act." Kalmar sighed.
"Speaking of acting, the Grandmaster of Ouroboros isn't the only one we need to be concerned about. Dry Bowser as well as the other one called Terumi, or rather Susanoo. We cannot ignore those two as well." Muskular stated.
"Not just them either. Salem and the Grimm too. The Grimm are appearing more often then usual." Klevar added
"Yes. The Grandmaster of Ouroboros' identity still alludes us. While Salem who seeks the Relics left by the God of Creation. Susanoo who is slowly regaining his power, and Dry Bowser, the wicked Warlord and Sorcerer is planning to destroy the Mushroom Kingdom and other worlds as we speak." Skolar said. "It would be wise for all of us to keep a very close eye on their movement."
"Indeed. We all must watch them closely." Eldstar said.
"Let's move on to the next topic. Is it me or is there someone next to the Star Rod?" Klevar asked as they turned to see something near the Star Rod… and then it suddenly a finger snap and an exploded in smoke. "Aaah!"
"What in blazes?!"
"GWAHAHAHAHAHA!"
Bowser appeared in his Koopa Clown Car and went into the sanctuary with a smirk on his face along with Crow Armbrust and Vita Clotilde by his side. And then appeared next to Vita is Campanella.
"Ehehe. So this is the famous Star Rod. The legends of your world certain live up to the name." Campanella chuckled
"Indeed." Bowser said as he floated towards the Star Rod.
"HALT!" Eldstar ordered as he and the Star Spirits got in front of them. "We will not let you get past!"
"I'm sorry. But would you mind moving out of the way?" Vita asked as she begin to cast her magic.
"Allow me to assist you dear." Then Kammy Koopa appeared next to Crow Armbrust.
Kammy lifting up her wand and with her magic, She and Vita combine their magic and blast the Star Spirits out of the way, then restrain them. Kammy Koopa then summoned cards as Vita using her magic and dragging the Star Spirits towards Kammy as Kammy use her magic and sucked all the Star Spirits into the cards and trapping them.
"There you go, Your Highness." Kammy said.
"Damn, you two are quite scary together." Crow said.
"I'll say, Kammy certainly lives up to her reputation. It must be nice making a new friend Vita." Campanella said.
Vita giggled. "Quite. We witches do have to work together."
"You took the words right out of my mouth, hehehe." Kammy smirked. "Now then Your Highness."
Bowser floated towards and grabbed the Star Rod. "Yes, Bwahahaha! That was a piece of cake! Now let's have some fun!"
"As you command, Your Majesty." Vita smirked then she along with Crow, Kammy and Campanella disappeared from the sanctuary
(BGM ended)
Meanwhile in the Mario Bros house...
(Trails of Cold Steel ost - The Comfort of One's Home)
"So you're saying Crow has betray you and now he's somewhere in the Mushroom Kingdom?" Mario asked as he, Luigi are joined by Class VII.
"Yeah. The RMP reported Ouroboros has made its move toward the Mushroom Kingdom along with Crow." Rean said.
"But what could they possibly want with the Mushroom Kingdom? Especially now of all times?" Emma asked.
"It must have something to do with their plans." Celine replied. "Otherwise they wouldn't change course. The Imperial Army and the Noble Alliance are at a stalemate now."
"I'll say. Still, it was wonderful to see you guys again." Alisa replied.
"You too. Still… I cannot believe Crow would do something like this." Luigi sadden.
"None of us do. But we will bring him back." Rean nodded
"Yeah. That and we should knock some sense into him after all the trouble he caused." Levi added
"Mail call!"
"Looks like you got mail." Elliot said.
"I'll be right back." Luigi said as he walked out of the house to get it, and about a few seconds later, he came back in. "Bro! We got a letter from Princess Peach!"
"Oh?" Mario wondered as Luigi gave it to him as he took it. "Let's see here…"
"Dear Mario, I'm throwing a party at my castle today! I invited many guests from distant towns but also our dear neighbors. You know who I mean right? If not, you'll see them when you get here. Please come, there's going to be a lot of refreshments and entertainment and I hope to see you again. This invite Luigi as well, so be sure to tell him. Oh, I heard Class VII are in the Mushroom Kingdom now. Can you invite them too? If they're not busy with anything? – Love, Peach."
(BGM ended)
(Paper Mario ost - Party at Peach's Castle)
"A party? Oh that sounds wonderful!" Elliot cheered.
"I've never been to a party before." Levi nervous laughed
"It's such an honor for Princess Peach to invite us. I guess she must have heard we would be coming." Machias said.
"It is an honor normally and I would happily oblige. But are you certain that we should with our current appearance?" Jusis asked.
"A good question. Did Princess Peach mention if it's a sophisticated party?" Laura asked.
"I'm gonna say it's not." Alisa replied. "Otherwise I don't think we can go."
"P.S: I'm guessing Class VII are wondering if they should dress formally. Tell them not to worry. They don't have to wear a fancy dress. It's not a formal party."
"Call it!" Alisa giggled.
"Then I guess it's official." Gaius smiled.
"Yeah. Maybe we can ask the Princess if she learn anything about Crow appearing in the Mushroom Kingdom. Let's go." Rean nodded
"Right!" Mario said as he, Luigi and Class VII took off and hopped into a Warp Pipe, where they ended up in Toad Town soon after and they went straight to the castle.
"I wonder what kind of special occasion it's gonna be." Machias said.
"Perhaps it has something to do with these guests that will appear at the party." Emma replied
"I wonder who will these guest be." Laura said as the Toad guards opened up the castle where they walked in.
When they walked in, they saw various knights, warriors and other people wearing a uniform in the castle. "Whoa… Look at all these knights and warriors here." Rean said. "I don't recognize any of these people."
"But there the other guest appeared to be residents of the Mushroom Kingdom." Jusis said.
Gaius hummed "So the other guests must be humans from the other nation."
"I've seen a few individuals back in Smash Brothers Castle but the others we're not antiquated with." Laura said.
"Perhaps we should introduce ourselves to them while kill some time." Elliot suggest "Although I'm a bit nervous."
"Why don't I join you as we introduce ourselves?" Levi smiled as but then Peach arrived from the castle doors. "Oh."
"Hello everyone! I'm glad to see you all came!" Peach smiled. "Now, I have invited you all for a very special occasion. From the kingdoms of Ylisse," She looked at the Ylisseans that were present. "The Kingdom of Hoshido," She looked at the Hoshidans. "The Kingdom of Nohr," She then looked at the Nohrians present. "The Adrestian Empire." She looked at the Empire present " The Holy Kingdom of Faerghus." She looked at the Kingdom present. "And the Leicester Alliance." She look at the Alliance present. "Although there is another guest I was planning to invite, but an unforeseen circumstance prevents them to journey here. But as for why I invited you all here, I propose an alliance with all of us! What do you say?" She asked.
And right on cue, there were a lot of cheering and clapping. "For those who agree, please sign the alliance paper on the table where Toadsworth is at!" She said, motioning over to Toadsworth who waved over to them… and right on cue, the royalty and a certain duke went over to him. "Alright, while that is getting signed, please enjoy yourselves to the party." She said, followed by a lot more cheers.
Peach then looked at Mario. "Hey Mario, can you come here for a sec?" She asked.
"Of course." Mario nodded as he followed her deep into the castle while Class VII and Luigi hung out in the main area and chatted things up.
(BGM ended)
(Paper Mario ost - Princess in Distress)
"I'm so glad you're here Mario. And I'm happy Class VII is here too." Peach sighed as she walk alongside him
"I am too. But is something the matter?" Mario asked.
"Yes, in a sense. Since our worlds now merge into one. I thought that we should have a friendly and healthy relationship with the other nations. So I've been planning this event and it's so stressful. I'm not so sure how long I've been stressed. I wanted to form an alliance with them so we can have strong allies. Not just with the Beanbean Kingdom, Sarasaland and Beacon Academy at Remnant, you know?"
"I can see that. The more the merrier."
"Indeed." Peach nodded. "However, I heard that Erebonia is in a Civil War between the Imperial Army and the Noble Alliance. And that Prince Olivert, Princess Alfin, Prince Cedric, Emperor Eugent and Empress Priscilla are being held captive by the Noble Alliance."
"I've heard. Rean and the others told me and Luigi when we saw them. But there's something else. Crow had betray class VII." Mario sadden
"What?! Crow betray Class VII?! Why would he do that?"
"Rean told me that Crow want to avenge his Grandfather because of the Chancellor of Erebonia who ruin his grandfather when he pass away."
"Oh Crow…"
"Speaking of him. Class VII would like to know if you seen him. But guess that answer that question. So… what did you want to do besides tell me this?"
"Ah, well-" Suddenly the castle started to rumble. "Huh?"
(BGM ended)
(Paper Mario ost - Bowser Takes Peach's Castle)
Peach wondered before the castle started rumbling even further. "Wah! What's going on?! We don't normally get earthquakes here!"
With Class VII...
Class VII and the other guests were all panicking what was going on now.
"Hey what's going on!?" Alisa exclaimed.
"I don't know! But Mario and Peach might be in trouble! Come one!" Rean exclaimed as he and the rest of Class VII took off.
Class VII went up the stairs and into the hallway where Mario and Peach were.
"Mario, Your Highness!" Jusis called out to them as he and his classmate approached them. "Are you both all right?!"
"We're fine!" Mario said. "But what just happened?!
"…Oh my!" Peach exclaimed as she looked out the window. "Look! Out the window!
Everyone look at the window and notice the sky turn dark all of the sudden.
"What's going on?! It was daylight when this happen! And now it has suddenly gone dark!?" Machias exclaimed
"Wait! Those are stars I'm seeing… And up close too!" Elliot exclaimed
"A-Are we somewhere in space?!" Peach asked in shocked
"What? What do you mean?" Emma asked
"You know like outer space!" Peach replied. " But what's going on."
Fie notice something is coming. "Something coming! Watch out!"
Fie and everyone else duck as something crash through the Window. Then the group turn and something park in the hallway. The one who park was none other then Bowser himself. But he's not alone. He is joined with Kammy and Crow.
(BGM ended)
(Paper Mario ost - Angry Bowser)
"Hello, Peach, Mario, and if it isn't Class VII!" Bowser smirked.
"Why am I not surprised this is your doing Bowser…" Peach said as she palm face as Mario got in front of her, along with Class VII.
"Crow?!" Rean exclaimed
"Sup Rean, Class VII. Fancy seeing you here of all places." Crow said.
"Why are you with Bowser, Crow? And who's the old lady here?" Sara asked
"Old lady?! I'll have you know that I'm young, thank you very much!" Kammy said.
"Yeah, then how do you explain the wrinkles you have as well as the white hair?"
"T-This is just my hair color! And who said I have wrinkles!? Besides, you're pretty much the older one here missy!"
"Don't compare yourself to me old hag! And I am not EVEN that old!"
"Okay, moving alone. Who are you? What happen to Kamek?" Levi asked to get the conversation moving.
"The name's Kammy Koopa. My son is on vacation right now so I'll be fulfilling in his place." Kammek answered
"You're Kamek's MOTHER?!" Elliot exclaimed.
"Wait… if Crow's here… That means Vita is too." Emma said.
"Well put Emma dear." Vita said as she reappeared next to Bowser. "Hello again Class VII. We really need to stop meeting like this."
"Vita! What are you and Ouroboros doing here?!" Celine growled.
"Why to cooperate with King Bowser of course. There has been a new chance of plans suddenly, but a sudden alternative has been met and reached. In addition. I'm quite interested in this world and the other worlds. Both with its history, legends, you get the idea."
"That reminds me, where is the other one? Shouldn't he suppose to be here?" Kammy asked.
"Oh, he's probably just looking around. He'll be here shortly." Vita answered.
"Anyway, why don't you guys just give up already? And as for you Crow. We have some score to settle with you!" Levi said.
"I'm sure you do. But that will have to wait. Besides, things this time will be differently." Crow said.
"And what exactly do you mean by that?"
"With this!" Bowser smirked as he pulled out the Star Rod.
"What's that?" Rean asked.
"A… Rod?" Alisa asked.
Peach gasped "The Star Rod!? No! It can't be!"
"The Star Rod?" Emma asked.
"Yes! With this Star Rod! I will have all our wishes come true. Star Rod! Grant us our first wish… make us invincible!" Bowser ordered, and then the three of them (Crow and Vita) glowed with a rainbow-like aura.
"We'll see about that!" Rean exclaimed. "Let's go everyone!"
"Right!"
"Let's kick this Koopa's ass!" Levi exclaimed and then he launch himself with a slash at Bowser, but his attack has no effect. "Huh?!"
"What's wrong pretty boy?" Bowser smirked and then he punch Levi in the face.
"Gah!" Levi shout as he was push back.
"Take this!" Rean shout as he use his Craft: Arc Slash on Crow and Vita but it was ineffective.
"Damn. I actually didn't feel a thing!" Crow said.
"So this is the power of the Star Rod, hmm?" Vita giggled.
Class VII then begin to charge at the trio as they launched their attacks onto them. Following it up with their Crafts and Arts. And then Rean use his S craft but none of it is working.
"Ha… Ha… What's going on? Our attacks aren't working!" Rean panted.
"Our crafts and Arts are useless!" Alisa exclaimed.
"Just what the hell happen!?" Sara exclaimed.
"Time to finish this! Crow! Vita! Join me!"Bowser said and raised the Star Rod up. "Star Rod! Make us more powerful!" He said and then they glowed a little, before Bowser took a deep breath and launch his fire breath attack while Crow use his Craft: Blade Throw and Vita's Craft: Frozen Prison on them.
Making Class VII scream in agony before falling down in defeat.
"NO! MARIO! CLASS VII!" Peach yelled.
"AHAHAHA! YES! WE FINALLY BEAT MARIO AND THOSE PESKY TEENAGERS!" Bowser yelled.
"We even managed to take down Sara." Crow added. "Damn, the Star Rod's power is legit."
"Indeed. The celestial powers of the Star Rod is certainly something to behold." Vita nodded
"And with the Star Rod in my hand, no one can stop us now! Now, time to get rid of them." Bowser smirked as he raise the Star Rod High and few lightning bolts came down and blasted them all out of the window.
"NOOOOOOOOOO!" Peach screamed.
"Damn… you shot them out of the sky?" Crow asked as he look down with concern on his face.
"Wow. That was quite ruthless King Bowser." Campanella said as reappeared looking at the falling heroes. "That's one way to get rid of them. They will certainly have a nice fall. I doubt they'll be able to survive from a fall this high unless with some miracle. So this is the power of the celestial Star Rod. Truly a great beyond!" Then Campanella and the others heard heavy footsteps approaching. "Oh? It appears we have some guests."
"We'll deal with them. You take Peach to her room." Bowser ordered.
"It will be done." Kammy said.
(BGM ended)
Meanwhile…
"Oh dear. It appears we've gotten lost." Olivert said as he and Muller are walking through the forest. "I think Alfin might have been right to go down that other path."
Muller sighed. "Which is why I told you we should have ask for directions. Most of all read the signs we just pass through."
"I wonder how did I miss that. Do you have the map by any chance Muller?"
"No. You gave it to Alfin and miss Schwarzer."
"Oops~"
THUD
"What was that?" Olivert asked.
"I don't know but it sounded close. Stay behind me!" Muller said as he got his sword out and went to investigate as Olivert join him.
At the crash sight
On the ground were Mario and Class VII, but they are unconscious… Then the Seven Star Spirits appeared before them… but as transparent
(Paper Mario ost - Star Spirit's Request)
"Oh thank heavens, they're still alive! But they're gravely injured, but I think they'll recover." Mamar said.
"But alas, Bowser along with Ouroboros has the Star Rod, they're mightier than Mario and Class VII!" Kalmar sigh "it's hopeless! all is lost!"
"Everyone calm down." Eldstar spoke up. "As long as we keep it together, there's always hope. Now… our fates are in Mario and Class VII's hands. We must try to revive them. Gather around everyone, send your power to them!" He instructed as Mario and Class VII were glowing before they stopped. "Phew… that's it. That's all we can do now. Mario, Class VII… please wake up... Please…" He requested before they disappeared.
(BGM ended)
"Aidios! It's Mario and Class VII!" Muller shout as he and Olivert got closer.
Olivert immediately went by their sides. "Judging by their injuries, they look like they took a nasty fall. But what exactly happen to them?"
At this moment a female pink Goomba came by and noticed them.
"Hmm?" The Goomba came over to them and investigated them. "Oh my… This red shirt, this hat, and this mustache… and there's the red uniforms from the others… judging by the looks of it, this must be Mario and Class VII… but who are you…?"
"Hello my dear cute Goomba. My name is Prince Olivert of Erebonia."
"And I'm Muller Vander. His bodyguard and babysitter. We were on our way to Toad Town until and gotten lost. Then we heard something and then found them unconscious."
"Nice to meet you! I'm Goombaria. We'll take these guys to the Goomba Village nearby." She said and turned around. "Dad! Goompa! Goombario! Goompapa! Come here a second!"
Muller picked up Alisa and Olivert picked up Rean. "Come on, they need all the help we can get."
"Right." Olivert nodded as they took off, unaware of what had happened from the skies above.
Hey everybody! Welcome to the PAPER version! I love playing the original Paper Mario. So why not do this as well. Oh, that reminds me, everyone. I keep messing things up with the polls but I'm making some poll right now. One related to the Ashen Wolves being recruited by Bowser while the other is About Crow that will happen in the future. To those who don't know, Crow will be killed by the Vermillion Apocalypse by impaling through the heart. I'll decide Crow's fate in your options if he should be like how it was in the original or a miracle will happen. I'll be leaving the vote in your hand so I hope you can give me a response.
