(Paper Mario ost - March Ahead)
"Oh right. I forgot to mention something to you all. While we were defending the Koopas from the Fuzzies, we've heard something." Leonie said as the party walk from Koopa Village. "There were some talking Bombs earlier-"
"Bob-ombs." Kooper told her.
"Right, Bob-ombs. They said they escaped the Koopa Bros Fortress due to extreme working conditions and also enslaving them." Leonieinformed.
"What? The Koopa Bros are turning those Bob-ombs into slaves? That's awful!" Elliot sadden
"Wait, I thought Bob-ombs were like mechanical weapons but they're living being too?" Machias asked.
"Honestly, they look cute. And if those Koopa Bros are forcing those Bob-ombs into slavery… Ooh! They're going to get it!" Alisa pouted
As they kept walking, they noticed a ! Switch past the river after dealing with a few Koopas in the way.
"I got it!" Kooper said as he got in his shell and Mario kicked him toward it as the bridge unfolded as they crossed the river and saw the Fortress in front of them.
(BGM ended)
(Paper Mario ost - Koopa Bros. Fortress)
"So that must be the Koopa Bros. Fortress." Byleth said.
"Let's-a go." Mario said as they walked forward, as Black walked out and saw them.
"Oh crap!" Black exclaimed and then quickly turned around. "HEY RED! WE HAVE COMPANY!" He yelled and slammed the door behind them.
"What kind of ridiculous style was he wearing?" Felix palm face.
"Looks pretty tacky to me." Leonie sweatdrop. "So… that's one of the Koopa Bros, you mention?"
"That's one of them, yes." Celine answered as they went to the entrance and then found out it was open.
"They didn't even bother lock the door?" Alisa asked with a sweatdrop. "It's like they want us to come inside."
"These Koopa bros really are stupid." Levi nodded.
"It can be either that or they're luring us into a trap. Stay on your toes everyone." Byleth advised.
"Right." The Party said as they went in and then look up.
"Mama mia… it's a long way up." Luigi said as he was looking up.
Gaius look around and see something "I think I saw a staircase in the waters." He said then noticed a few Koopas minding their own business in the water. "And… a few Koopas."
"Either they're swimming and minding their own business or just waiting for us. Either way, we'll be ready for them." Felix said as they walked forward but as they did, they saw a Koopa Troopa guarding a locked door.
"HALT! You shall not pass!" He said as they all looked at each other.
"Let me handle this." Leonie said as she step forward and for her lance out.
"Take this!" The Koopa then tried to ram Leonie with his shell but Leonie swirl her lance and flip the koopa up and out of his shell, then launch some trust attacks and then kick him to the wall, where he slowly fall down "Ouch…" He groaned before disappearing and dropping the sky.
"I'll take that, thank you." Leonie smirked and grab the key, then unlock the door and they walk through.
As they got in the next room, they noticed a few Bob-ombs walking around.
"Is it me or are the Bob-ombs patrolling?" Emma asked
"Some of them must have been brainwashed by the Koopa bros. If they start attacking us We have no choice but to defend ourselves." Celine said.
One of the Bob-ombs noticed them.
"HEY!" It yelled, catching the other Bob-omb's attention as they quickly ran toward the party, forcing them to fight back and defending themselves from their attacks.
Levi use Wave of Aquarius on them and once some of them got caught in the wave, he swirl his finger and the wave turn into a whirlpool and Levi slash it. Following up was Rean who slash them along with Felix as they jump back when they started to explode. Once they were dealt with. Some of them look sad.
"How sad. Even if we want to help them." Elliot sadden.
"Don't blame yourself, Elliot. They had no choice if the Koopa Bros brainwash them or they're being force to right us." Byleth said.
"Either way, those Koopa Bros won't get away with this." Alisa growled.
"Agreed. Slavery is something I find horrific." Laura nodded.
"We have to be on our guard, no matter how much we don't want to fight these Bob-ombs." Mario said as they nodded and walked toward the next room… and speaking of the next room…
"Hehehe…" Green smirked as they locked up a key in a cell. "Let's see them try to get through here!"
"Are you sure this was a good idea?" A Koopa asked.
"Of course it is! They have no way of getting into it. Even if they do, which I don't think it's even possible, there's no way they'll reach us without the key."
"But what about that stair and the crack in the wall?"
"Nothing. Besides, how are they gonna break the wall in the first place? Sure they can use a bomb or some weapon with strong bash level but who has that?"
"Um… Boss…?"
"What?"
"How long were they standing behind you?"
"Who?" Green asked as e turn around and see the others. "WAH! How long have you been there?!"
"Since the beginning." Millium answered.
"You guys really have no self-awareness do you?" Leonie asked.
"Sh-Shut up! Of course we do! You know what we got and you don't? THIS!" He yelled and threw a smoke bomb down… but he was still there. "…God damn it! I forgot to run away!" Then he took off.
"My opinion of them is getting worst." Felix palm face. "Are these guys really Bowser's subordinate?"
"Sadly, yeah. I was expecting Bowser to have SOME smart subordinate." Sara said.
"You're never gonna get past me though!" The Koopa said until Elliot use his Craft: Blue Lullaby and knock the Koopa into sleep as he snore.
"So should we get the key?"Kooper asked
"I got it!" Millium cheered and then she dash off to the door. Waited for a few seconds and then heard a strong bash where the key was. And Millium hop on the floor grab the key. "Got it!" And then she hop back to the other room and then regroup.
"That was a lot more easier than expected." Byleth said.
And so they continue going forward and dealing with more Koopas that are going to attack them. Then Mario notice on the other side. He begin to slip through the wall, grab the item and then regroup and got the Power Bounce badge.
"It's another badge. Good job." Luigi said.
"Thank you! Want to wear it?" Mario asked
"No."
The Party walked forward while noticing a crack in the wall and a key in the cell.
"Let me handle it." Laura offered as she got her Great Sword and then she swing it and smash it. Then grab the key. "That wasn't too difficult."
"You got a lot stronger, Laura. Might if I also spar with you after this is over?" Felix asked
"It would be an honor." Laura smiled
They walked further in, as they walked up the stairs, only to see a gap over it.
"Well this isn't good. How are we going to get across?" Rean asked.
"Well me, Sara and Levi can leap over to it with no problem." Fie said.
"And Lammy can take me and one of you with me so- Oh wait. There's a switch down there." Millium pointed.
"How did we miss that?" Machias asked.
"No. It wasn't there when we got here." Jusis said.
"Sounds like someone put it there on purpose." Fie added
"What do you think we should do?" Levi asked.
"Only one way to find out is to press it." Byleth suggest as they walked down and hit it, but to their surprise, the staircase lowered itself down into another floor.
"Okay, that wasn't what I had in mind" Sara said.
"I must admit, I do feel… disappointed." Laura said.
"Perhaps we should find another way from the lower level." Felix suggest.
"I was just about to say that." Mario chuckled as they walked down the stairs and turned to the left and when they got over to the next room, they saw one Paratroopa and two Koopas in the room, and to their surprise, the doorways hopped up and hung on the walls.
"How did they do that?" Emma wondered.
"It's not magic, nor logic... I swear the mechanism for that is impressive though." Celine grumbled.
And so the party proceeded to beat up the Koopas and the Paratroopas while blocking their attacks until they were all defeated and pressed onward. They arrived ad a hallway and see Fire Bars.
"Is it me or are those literally balls made out of fire spinning in rotation?" Leonie blicked. 'And why does it sound funny when I said that?'
"It's an impressive mechanism I'll give it that." Felix sighed.
As they proceed, they dodged the Fire Bars in the way as they grabbed the key and worked their way back to a locked door.
For what's behind that door...
Yellow said, hurriedly trying to finish something… and then he was done. "Okay! This is perfect! Hope this works." He smirked and then heard the door opening. "Crap! Mario and Company are here!" He said and took off.
"You know. I just remember something. How come we didn't use those keys we got and just open the door?" Fie asked
"Now that you mention it. It must have slip our mind." Jusis said.
"I guess we were busy exploring this place." Levi shrug and soon they arrived at the ? block out in the open.
"Oh, it's another one of those ? blocks." Elliot said "Wonder what's inside."
"Let's find out." Mario nodded
"Wait, something's not right with this one." Fie said with a glare.
But too late as Mario already hit it. First a coin popped out… aaaand the floor opened up underneath them and they screamed. The only ones who jump back in time was Fie, Levi and Sara.
"Guh! It was a trap!" Sara muttered. "Hold on kids! We're coming!" Then she, Fie and Levi hurry downstairs. But as soon as they did. Yellow entered.
"Drat! Those three figured it out…" He muttered "But at least most of them fell for it and they're going down." He said as he walked off.
With everyone else...
Everyone who were caught in the trap landed in a cell with a thud. And within the ceils are several Bob-ombs, one of them pink… along with someone else.
"Whoa! Are guys okay?" The pink one looked at them.
"We're fine…" Byleth sighed as he and almost everyone else got up. "Though it seems Sara and the other two manage to escape."
"That's Fie and Levi all right." Laura sighed.
"Here, give me your hand." Felix said as he help Laura up.
"Thank you." Laura take his hand and got up.
"Okay, is it me or are we in a cell full of Bob-ombs?" Kooper asked.
"Uhh… I think we are in a room with Bob-ombs." Leonie nodded.
"Oh no…" Luigi paled.
"Oh, relax, we're friendly Bob-ombs that rebelled!" The pink Bob-omb said.
"Yeah! No need to worry." Another said.
"Phew." Luigi sighed with relief.
"Wait. Aren't you Mario and Class VII? Who would had guess you guys would be here in all places." Said the Pink Bob-omb.
"And who are you?" Alisa asked.
"I'm Bombette. Pleased to meet you."
"So Bombette, how did you end up in here?" Leonie asked
"Because I'm a menace to those uncouth Koopa Bros! You see, I'm just a normal Bob-omb that-"
"*Yawn* Can one of you keep it down? I'm trying to take a nap here…"
They turn to the direction of the voice and see someone.
Byleth blinked "Wait. I recognize that voice and tone… Linhardt?"
Linhardt came forward as he rub his eyes. "Huh? Oh, Professor Byleth. Fancy seeing you here."
"Linhardt? What the heck happened to you? And how did you get here?" Leonie asked
"Well after that crisis at Peach's castle and Professor Byleth help us escape. I went off to find a place to take a nap. I found this wonderful road called Pleasent Path, and found quiet and peaceful place to take a nap. I begin to scout for the perfect place and when I did. I took a nap. That's when those four… Koopa bros, I think. I don't know, question me, then lock me up in here. So rude. But I didn't mind. It's a very quiet place, despite being surrounded by walking bombs."
Byleth palm face as he sighed. "Linhardt…"
"I'm not so sure if he was complimenting or whatever. Anyway, I was just one of many Bob-ombs working here. But when Bowser took over, they started working us into the ground!" Bomette pouted
"And so the Koopa Bros locked you up because you were rebelling?" Gaius asked.
"Pretty much, yeah. The rest of the Bob-ombs here were caught up in the same."
"Did you guys know that the Koopa Bros were actually friendly Koopas until they craved adventure? Then Kammy Koopa caught their attention and the rest is history!" Said one of the Bom-omb."
"So it was that old hag that corrupted them then." Sara's said on the other side of the ceil.
"Instructor Sara! Fie, Levi!" Rean smiled.
"It's a good sign you're all right. But how did you manage to get down here?" Jusis asked
"We climb down, took down a few baddies and here we are." Fie answered
"I've notice there's a crack in the wall here. Maybe one of you can break it." Levi said.
"Oh! Let me! Being cramp in here want to explode!" Bombette walked over to a crack in the wall and exploded, creating a hole in the wall and she resumed back to normal. . "I honestly did not think of this sooner. Hehe… mind if I join you?"
"Sure." Mario nodded.
"Hey Goombario! Is there any room in there?" Kooper asked.
"There's a lot of room!"
"Then I'm coming in!" He said and hopped right on in.
"Linhardt, you're coming along as well." Byleth said.
"Must I professor?" Linhardt sighed. "Oh fine… I suppose I don't have a choice."
"Okay, let's get out of here." Elliot smiled
"Right!"
The Party then begin to exit the ceils and went up the stairs and return to the area where the trap was used. Next they went to the door and went through it. Then went through another door which was lock. Then use the key to open it. Next they pass through some puzzles with the walls and stone walls and made it through the next upper area. They begin to deal with the Koopas afterword. Activated the switch to go down. Next found a door with another lock and unlock it and went through it. Then hey found a ! switch and hit it. As they look below where the stairs was in the water, rise up from the water rose up, and freaking out the Koopas.
"What the heck is going on?! I was resting right there!"
"What do we do?! What do we do?!"
"Panic and get off these stairs!"
They ran off the stairs where they saw the gang waiting for them and instantly got creamed by them as they ran up the stairs and ran to the side to deal with a Bob-omb as Mario picked up the Smash Charge badge.
"Ooh" Mario said as he put it on. "This will be useful." He said as they went toward the door and walked out, and seeing the Koopa Bros getting into position.
(BGM ended)
(Paper Mario ost - Koopa Bros- Keep Cool)
"Well, well, well! Mario and Company! To think you made it this far." Red said. "Well guess what. You may have caught us off guard, but we'll mop the floor with you all! Fire!" He said as the Koopa Bros put down Bullet Bill Blasters down as they quickly ran back inside.
(BGM ended)
"Paper Mario ost - Bill Blaster! Go Faster!)
"Oh great… Now they're shooting Bullet Bills at us." Linhardt sighed.
"We need to dodge those bullet Bills and take out those Bill Blasters! Let's go everyone!" Mario said
"Right!" The Party said as they charge in, while Byleth drags Linhardt who frown.
Mario Bros quickly frontflipped over the Bullet Bills, Rean, Jusis, Laura, Levi, Sara, Fie and Felix quickly slashed them to pieces, Bombette blew them up, Machias brought out a bigger gun and shoot the Bullet Bills as Alisa use her Craft: Flamberge at them as well and made them explode. Leonie swirl her Lance and toss it at the Bullet Bill and knock one back and explode once hit one of the fortresses walls. And Millium use Airgetlam and fire laser at them to explode. They hurry to the Bill Blasters.
"I'll take care of this!" Bombette said and then lit herself up before exploding, destroying the Bullet Bill Blasters and then bouncing back up. "Alright, let's go!" She said as they quickly went in.
(BGM ended)
(Paper Mario ost - Koopa Bros - Keep Cool)
"Gah! How did you guys get here so fast?!" Black exclaimed
"Black, what do you think you're doing?! Get back here and help!" Red ordered as they quickly got inside something.
"Ow! My Shell! Get off!"
"Wait, wait wait!"
*Thud*
The group sweatdrop.
"Damn it Yellow! Quit screwing around!"
"Shut up! Okay wait… okay there."
"Finally! Okay boys! Let's do this! Don't forget to be cool too!"
(BGM ended)
(Paper Mario ost - Trojan Bowser)
Suddenly, something mechanical rolled on over to them. It looked awfully, and poorly look like Bowser. "Bwahaha! I've been waiting for you, Mario, Green 'Statch, Class VII! The strongest, and the coolest Koopa in existence! Behold the glory of King Bowser!"
"That's supposed to be the imitation of King Bowser?" Felix palm face. "That's literally the most ridiculous impersonation I've ever seen. I've seen the real deal and you barely look anything like him."
"I know Bowser would say he would strongest, coolest and glory, I doubt he'll say things like that." Mario added
"You dare insult our work?! Uh.. I mean… Take this you fools!" "Bowser?" asked as he rolled over and bonked both Mario and Luigi on the head with his fists.
"…Uh… ow?" Luigi asked as Mario held back his hammer as it glowed brightly before hammering the fake Bowser away a bit more powerfully.
"Bwahaha! You can't even hurt me!" It said.
"Uhhh, Red… we got a problem!"
"Who cares! Just put duct tape on it!"
Then Laura charge herself with her Great Sword and then launch some strong slashes and push the fake Bowser back. While Elliot, Emma and Linhardt cast their Arts/magic towards the fake Bowser.
"Bwahaha! You're pathetic! That didn't even hurt!" The fake Bowser said, even though it was smoking thanks to Laura, Elliot, Emma and Linhardt.
"Okay, enough of this farce!" Felix said as he zoom over and proceed with a kick to the belly and then a wide and powerful slash, follow up with Bombette proceeding to explode on it, which destroyed the fake Bowser and the Koopa Bros were sent flying out of it.
"Alright, that's it!" Bombette said as she ran over and proceeded to explode on them, which destroyed the fake Bowser and send the four of them flying out.
(BGM ended)
"Ow…" Red groaned.
"Yeah… I'm gonna feel that one." Black groaned.
"Wait a minute! We still have a shot at this!" Yellow said.
"Yeah!" Green said.
Then they got up and ready their pose.
(Paper Mario ost - Attack on the Koopa Bros)
"Okay, there's too many of them to deal with. Split up! I call dibs on Mario and Black swordman hair kid!" Red shout
"Then dibs on the dude and gal with the blue hair!" Black replied
"I call dibs on Green hair guy with the sword!" Green replied
"Then I call dibs on the two blonde!" Yellow replied
"So we leave it to them?" Levi asked
"Guess so." Fie said.
"We'll support them for the time being." Sara nodded
"Shall we Felix." Laura asked.
"Normally I would perfer this alone, but very well. Show me your skills." Felix draw his sword
"Guess it's our turn Jusis." Alisa said.
"Understood, cover me Alisa." Jusis nodded
"Have fun Professor." Linhardt yawn.
"Leave him to me." Byleth nodded.
"Ugh.. I want to join in too…" Leonie muttered as she cross her arm.
"Ready, Mario?" Rean asked
"Let's a go, Rean." Mario nodded
Koopa who think they're cool - The Koopa Bros.
"Hey, we are cool!" Red shout and pointed at the screen
Mario and Rean activated their combat links and both sides then a crash begin to launch on both side. Mario and Rean charge in as Red launch himself with his shell, But then Mario jump over it, stomp on it and then hammer the shell as he toss Red. Red quickly got back on his feet but Rean landed some slashes toward Red as Red dodge most of them then Mario join and then launch a hammer bash attack towards Red upward, then jump and bash Red down and Rean launch several strikes onto Red. Red swirl in his shell with a backflip and launch Shuriken towards both of them. Rean got in front of Mario and deflect them, Then Mario join charge with a powerful stump attack on Red's head with Rean following it up with a strike of his Tachi.
While Black was at a great disadvantage due to Laura's strength and Felix's skilled. Black first launch some fast fist combat towards Felix, but Felix dodge it and then counter it with some swift strikes onto Black, then Laura join in with a swirl slash. Black was push back greatly and then got into his shell and tried to ram them. But then Laura use her craft: Armor Breaker and break through Black's defensive with Felix launch some several jab attacks following it up with a spin wide slash as Black use his arms defense form as he was push back.
"Okay maybe choosing you guys was a mistake!" Black exclaimed as he realize the strength between Laura and Felix.
"Already making a mistake? Then choose your opponent carefully next time idiot." Felix comment as rush towards Black.
Green, on the other hand, was punch in the face by Byleth who then launch some slashes strikes and then follow up with a wider slash. Green throw in some shuriken as Byleth deflects them. Then next throwing a smoke bomb. Once it was clear, Byleth wonder where did he go, then Green reappeared behind him for a punch. But Byleth block it with his sword by having his sword-wielding hand over his head to protect him back. Green jawdrop as Byleth swirl and launch a strike.
"Oof!" Green shout
Yellow then shell bash Jusis adding some first while Jusis deflect and counter it with grace form and launch some jabs while Alisa follows him with her arrows and a combat link. Alisa launch several arrows at Yellow and one managed to strike at his cheek as Jusis launch a magical slash towards Yellow.
"Aak!" Yellow shout when push back. Then got into his shell and shell back to the wall and slash with Jusis then change course to Alisa. Once he got close, Alisa leap to her left and then backflip and launch several arrows again and quickly shoot another one at Yellow. Yellow was going to charge at Alisa, but Jusis has strike ay Yellow who dodge and then resume their clash counters. Once Jusis made some strikes at Yellow, Yellow headbutt Jusis and then going to launch a fist attack. But then Alisa shoot an arrow and force Yellow to jump back. Alisa then heal him and then Jusis charge in and launch some of his attacks at Yellow.
Back to Red. Red flip and launch a stomp towards Rean who block it then strike but Red jump back and avoid the attack. Mario then launch some stomp onto Red's shell and force him down.
Back to Black, Laura launch some strikes towards Black as they clash. And then Black use his reflexes and evade Laura's attack and then pick her in the face while Felix charge in and clash with black.
Green clash with Byleth and then launch use his Shuriken as weapons. Green swirl slash as Byleth dodge and counter it with a fist to Green's face.
And Yellow launch several of his Shuriken's towards Jusis and Alisa and then Yellow leap over and then kick Jusis towards Alisa. Then jump as Yellow was going to jump kick attack. Jusis use his Art: Cross Crusade and blasted Yellow and Alisa jump in the air and launch several fire arrows and strike Yellow and sending him flying.
Mario then bash Red with his Hammer, Black was push back by Laura, and Green got trust strike by Byleth. Soon the four regroup.
"Ugggh! That's it! Now you forced our hand!" Red growled. "Let's do our ultimate special attack… with extra juice!" Red said as they got on top of one another. "FEAR THE WRATH OF THIS!"
The Koopa Bros begin to launch their Tower Attack.
"Enough of this farce!" Felix scoff and then he charge in with impressive speed and strike through the Koopa Bros. Tower caused them to be instantly knocked over.
"WHOOOOOA!"
"Let's go everyone!" Rean shout for a burst attack.
"Son of a-"
Then Rean, Mario and the others launch a burst attack and strike the Koopa Bros. At once and all four of them were all tossed off the bridge. "AIYEEEEEEEEEE!"
(BGM ended)
"Help! Someone! Get us out of this cage!" Red shout from below.
"How do you like 'em apples?" Leonie shout with a smirk on his face.
"Impressive swordsmanship Felix." Laura comment.
"I could say the same to you. Impressive techniques as always." Felix replied.
"Guys, look!" Alisa called out as they look as something came down. It was a card of one of the Star Spirits.
"It's a Star Spirit!" Emma smiled. "We did it!"
"Now all we have to do is free them." Celine nodded
"Right, let's-" "Aiguille! (Needles!)"
Byleth gasped as someone else join and sense hostile moment. "Look out!" Byleth use his Sword of the Creator whip attack and break something from Mario, Rean, Laura, and Felix.
"What the-?!" Felix exclaimed from the sound of something break.
"Wait, that voice!" Gaius said.
"Oh no… not him…" Alisa muttered.
"Haha! I'm simply impressed that you manage to knock down my magic needles my green-haired friend." A voice called out
(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Law of the Battlefield)
A Magic circle appeared with roses petels swirling in the wind and then appeared a well-dressed man with an eye mask while letting out a laughed.
"Hey who's laughing up there?" Black asked.
"Where did he come from?" Leonie asked. "Who's this guy? Some noblemen?"
"No. He's someone very annoying." Levi frown.
"Haha! Well met Class VII. I see you all have sharpen your skill since we last meet back in Erebonia. And as for my new audience, who I enjoy making an introduction, it's a pleasure to meet you. Allow me to humbly introduce myself. I am the infamous Phantom Thief B, otherwise known as Bleublanc, who hails from the continent of Zumeria, as well as Enforcer No. X of Ouroboros."
"Ouroboros? That's an interesting name for an organization." Linhardt said.
"And what're Enforcers?" Leonie asked.
"Basically they're powerful agents." Levi answered
"So he's strong, is he? I'll be the judge of that." Felix comment.
"Let me guess Bleublanc. You're here to stop us from saving the Star Spirit?" Rean asked.
"Correct my friend. After all, why would you release such a remarkable and celestial being known as the Star Spirits from their prison? The Star Spirits who watches over the Mushroom Kingdom, nay, all countless other worlds within the realm of celestial heavens, never seen by mortal eyes. In addiction to that, the Star Spirits listen to many mortals of their wishes and grants their wishes to fruition, but only if they are among the good." Bleublanc said. "In all honesty. I was actually curious about these new lands appearing so sudden, but sadly, I didn't had the perfect opportunity to explore it myself. But when the Second Anguis informed us that there has been a change of plans, we were told that we will make our way to the Mushroom Kingdom. While the perfect opportunity to explore the land itself, do you know what I find? A land of vast wonders and mysteries, even the lore of this world! A beauty I have never seen before my very eyes!"
"Beauty? What the heck are you talking about?" Leonie asked.
"Come now. Surely you jest. I speak of wishes. A wish is a person's strong hopes, desire,s and even dreams. The Stars Spirits of Star Haven have the authority to grant them. While this world has many wonders and lore with its beauty, one of the most beautiful forms of beauty are the wishes. King Bowser has accomplished something beyond my wildest dream! He has invaded Star Haven, Imprison the Star Spirits, and stolen the sacred Star Rod. The rod that can grant any wish to their hearts desire. King Bowser rob the greatest form of beauty, he robbed all people of their wishes, all those who wish upon the stars shall known their wish will never be granted, and soon, fall to despair. King Bowser has my greatest respect for stealing one of the greatest forms known to man."
"Okay, wow… Just… wow." Leonie growled. "Is this guy for real?"
"Trust us. He's really messed up in the head." Alisa replied.
"It's like I'm speaking with the madman." Felix scoff.
"And you think robbing people's wishes is its greatest beauty?" Byleth glared.
"You are evil you know that!" Bombette exclamed.
"Seriously!" Goombario and Kooper said in Mario's pants.
"And this guy you had to deal with?" Mario asked
"Yeah. He's one of those we have to deal with back in Erebonia." Rean nodded. "But there's no doubt in my mind that he will stop us from rescuing the Star Spirits."
"Then all we have to do is take the man out." Felix said.
"Haha! Well, enough prattle then." Bleublanc smirked as he pulled out his Staff. Then he snap his fingers and appeared two Archaisms called Zephyranthes.
(BGM ended)
(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Severe Blow)
Everyone got out their weapons.
"What the- What are those things?!" Leonie exclaimed.
"Be careful! They're called Archaism!" Rean answered.
"Now then Class VII, as newcomers whose names I will remember the next we encounter. Know I'll be the better opponent than those sorry excuses known as the Koopa Bros." Bleublanc smirked
"HEY!" They shout from below.
"That I, Phantom Thief Bleublanc shall witness the despair of those who wishes will never come!"
"Okay! I'm so gonna blow this guy up!" Bombette growled.
"Maybe I'll throw a punch or two for this guy's craziness." Leonie added
"Remember to be careful and watch his moments! There's no doubt he will have more tricks up his sleeves!" Byleth said.
"Class VII, and everyone else! Let's get this done and rescue the Star Spirit!"
"Right!"
Phantom Thief - Bleublanc
"Wait wait wait! Let me get a good look on this guy!" Goombario came out and then analyzed Bleublanc "Alright, so according to this, His name is Bleublanc, an Infamous Phantom Thief of Zemeria and Ouroboros Enforcer Number X. He has 40 HP, along with an attack power of 5 and his defense is 0. He got an Orbal Staff to allow himself to perform many spells when he's out on the battlefield. But while his personality is no doubt twisted, he is a formidable threat, especially considering he is one of Ouroboros' Enforcers: he is No. X. He can fight by throwing cards, tricks or casting Orbal Arts. Okay now for these Archaisms." Goombario then analyzes the Archaism. "Okay these Archaisms are called Zephyranthes. Orbal machines created by Ouroboros. They have 15 HP, along with the attack power of 3 and defense is 1. They are for area-defense purposes and- Holy! They're equipped with a variety of missile and laser weapons. You all should probably take them out first then deal with Bleublanc."
"Well deduce my small friend, your examination of me is impressive. Care to see a demonstration of my next trick?" Bleublanc asked
"Um… No thanks. My instincts are telling me I should hide now. Carry on." Goomberio then went back into Mario's pocket
Bleublanc launched card toward everyone while they dodge and Byleth launch his attack as Bleublanc dodge and then Alisa fire her arrows and Elliot and Emma begin casting Orbal Arts.
Luigi, Linhardt, Millium, Gaius and Leonie begin to take on the left Archiasm while Felix, Laura, Machias, Bombette and Fie will deal with the other one. While Mario, Rean, Sara, Byleth, Jusis, and Levi deal with Bleublanc while Elliot, Alisa and Emma are support.
Leonie and Gaius charge towards the Archaism as they begin to launch missles. But then Millium's Airgetlam fire lasers to destroy it. Then Luigi brought out his Hammer and Linhardt using his White Magic. While Felix, Laura and Fie begin to strike the Archaism from different point views. Machias fire bullets at it while Bombetta explode on it and the rest follow up.
Meanwhile, Bleublanc dodge and counter it with Magic Knives crafts and some managed to get damage. Then Byleth begins to launch his combat Art Windsweep on Bleublanc, followed by Sara's strike and Levi's slashes. Bleublanc use his Craft: Shadow Cast and create clones of himself. Just before things get difficult. Mario pulled out a POW Block and throw it on the ground, causing the real Bleublanc to take damage and the clones dispel. Then Elliot and Emma cast their High-Level Arts to strike at all the enemies. Alisa use her Support Craft: Heavenly Gift on everyone except the Support Team. When Bleublanc use his Craft: Akashic Rain on everyone, they taken damage. Then Linhardt begin to heal everyone and remove the debuff. Bleublanc then launch some Orbal Arts onto everyone and push them back. Soon Byleth launch a slash at Bleublanc, but he dodge. But Byleth was follow up by Felix's slashes when both Archaism were destroyed. Then Alisa use her Craft Molton Storm and then strike Bleublanc surrounding. Then Leonie use her Combat Art: Tempest Lance and land a critical Blow on Bleublanc. Bleublanc use his S-Craft Death Magic on everyone and everyone received some high damage. Then Linhardt heal everyone again and remove the poison that affected them. Elliot also join with the healing as Emma cast her Mid-Orbal Art. Bombette exploded on Bleublanc and Laura launch her S-Craft on Bleublanc and send him rolling and crash onto the ground.
(BGM ended)
(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Law of the Battlefield)
"Man… you guys weren't kidding about him being strong!" Leonie panted. "As if those… whatchamacallit it wasn't enough tiring!"
"I must admit. For a clown, he knows how to put up a fight." Felix smirked. "If he were a swordsman, it would be different."
"Heheh… Marvelous… The allies of Class VII now are expeditionary. Especially you my green-hair friend." Bleublanc chuckled. "You certainly are no ordinary swordsman… Especially that blade. I can tell you were holding back. May I ask for your name?"
"Well if considering we will meet again. Byleth Eisner, I'm known as the Ashen Demon." Byleth introduce himself.
"The Ashen Demon, hm? Haha! A fitting title indeed! But it appears I'm at a loss. With the Purple Lighting along with the Ashen Demon, along with some skilled students, other than Class VII. I have no choice but to retreat for now." Bleublanc then jump back as he floated into the air. "The Star Spirit is yours Class VII, Mario. Until we meet again." Then Bleublanc disappeared.
(BGM ended)
"Sheesh, that guy was a piece of work." Linhardt sighed.
"Agreed. It seems I have to warn the others about them." Byleth rub his chin. "Ouroboros has some strong fighters."
"Yeah. Still, him being here is a pain in the ass." Sara sighed. "So what was that title you got as the Ashen Demon?"
"I'll tell you once we're out of here. Let's free the Star Spirit."
"Right." Rean nodded as Mario touched the card.
(Paper Mario ost - A Kingdom in Chaos)
Once it was touch, the spell that bind the Star Spirit is broken, and appearing in his physical form was Eldstar, complete with his big white mustache.
"Thank you for saving me. Now let's get out of here." Eldstar said as they nodded and walked out.
With Princess Peach...
(Paper Mario ost - Princess in Distress)
"Oh… I wonder what Mario and Class VII are doing right now. I hope they're alright." Peach said as she paced around her room while Twink was hanging around.
"I'm worried about Rean too." Elise said as she's petting Chikorita on the floor. "Do you think they're all right Your Highness?"
"Of course. I know that Class VII and the Mario bros are doing all alright." Alfin said while sitting on Peach's bed with Eevee sleeping on her lap. "They been through sorts of adventure. So knowing them, I bet they're right as rain. Plus, for all we know, he could be saving one of the Star Spirits right about now."
"That's true…" Peach nodded. "Hmm, oh I can't wait anymore! I need to concentrate on finding a way out of here."
"If only that were easy. There are several of Bowser's soldiers… Koopatrols I think they're called, are patrolling the castle. Even outside this very door." Elise said. "And we can't possibly go through the window either."
"Hmm… oh!" Peach pounded her fist into the palm of her hand. "I remember something! I remember the minister telling me a secret passageway in this very room!"
"A secret passage?"
"Yeah. I used to do it all the time when I was little."
"Ooh~ How exciting! Maybe I should have one installed in my room!" Alfin clap her hand in excitement as her Eevee woke up, look up at Alfin and then hop off as she got up. "It's like escaping from those mysteries novels!"
"And also good to escape in emergency." Elise added as she got up.
"Right! Help me look for it." Peach said.
"Of course/Understood." Alfin and Elise nodded and walk around to check out some places.
"Hmm… Not in the closet… By the way, Princess, why do you have so many of the same clothes?" Elise asked.
"What do you mean? They're all different." Peach said.
"Different?" Elise turn back to the same dresses which is the same.
"Of course! Here I'll show you!" Peach then point to the first dress. "This one makes me feel-"
"Err… Princess… I don't want to intrude but… is this really the time for that?" Twink asked with a sweatdrop.
"Oh, oops. You're right, Teehee." Peach giggled and walked over before going back to the fireplace and finding the button. "Aha!" She grinned and pressed it, as the fireplace turned off and the entrance opened up. "Ta-da!"
"Oh this is going to be fun!" Alfin giggled as she clap her hands as they walked along with the Pokemons, into the secret passageway before they came into a dead end and Peach pressed another button, before it moved on them and proceeded to go into another room.
"…Okay, now where are we?" Twink asked "Perhaps we should look around and see." Elise suggest.
"Oddish." Elise's Oddish nodded in agreement as they looked around before Peach found a book.
"Oh!" Peach looked at it. "Look at this!"
"Oh! It must be a diary! Let's read it!" Alfin giggled
"Your Highness! It would be rather rude to read someone's diary!" Elise exclaimed.
"Come now Elise. We might have some interesting stories~"
"I agree. Let's read, shall we?" Peach giggled
"Hehe, you two are so naughty. Okay, let's see." Twink said and then took a look. "Dear diary: Today, I just found out that the Star Spirits were ignoring my wishes, I'm furious I'll tell you! I'll make them pay by raiding Star Haven. Ugh, bad timing too because Kamek went on vacation! So I'll bring him his mom instead."
"Hmm… I don't see something interesting on this one. Turn over to the next page." Alfin suggest. "Dear diary: I met an interesting group called Ouroboros. Some woman name Vita Clotilde is called the second Ang… something. Anyway, she heard that I planned to raid Star Haven and Ouroboros and wish to offer their support. I don't know how she or this Ouroboros found out but I'll accept their help. But the same day, that guy name Crow Armbrust was among them! I was shocked and question why is he here. Told me he betray his classmates for a personal reason back in Erebonia. Ha! I didn't bother to ask his reason but he seems like a cool guy, so I'll allow him to help. After good planning, I raided Star Haven and stole the Star Rod. Not to mention that we captured the Star Spirits and turn them into cards! Bwahahaha!"
"I think I know who's diary it is." Twink said
"You don't think its King Bowser… do you?" Elise asked.
"Only one way to find out. Let's keep reading." Alfin said
"Dear Diary: Today was great, I use my castle to lifted Peach's castle into the sky! And the best part is I barged into Peach's castle and beat up Mario and Class VII with Crow and Vita at my side! Thanks to the immunity from the Star Rod of course but who cares! I never felt so happy in my life! Although I did notice Crow look upset about his formal classmates falling out of the sky. Does he still care about them? Anyway, that wasn't even the best part yet! I kidnapped Princess Peach! I hope she like me. Wait, who am I kidding? Of course she like me! She's just playing hard to get like Crow said! I like it when she plays hard to get."
An awkward silence was there but then Peach covered her mouth as she screamed as she walk around, while Twink shivered at the thought. And Alfin and Elise fainted while Oddish, Eevee and Chikorita just stare as they had a horrifying vision. Then Elise and Alfin got up.
"Yep... It's Bowser's dairy..." Alfin sweatdrop.
"Ugh… keep reading?" Twink asked.
"I'll read this time…" Peach gagged. "Dear diary: Worst news! Today, the Koopa Bros lost to Mario and Class VII… and I just found out Green 'Stache and Byleth of all people is with them now. Not to mention even that Enforcer with the mask name Bleublanc was defeated by them! They even freed the Star Spirit as well! Ugh, this makes me so angry! You know, it doesn't matter. So long as Mario and his friends doesn't know that one of the Star Spirit is being held in Dry Dry Ruins in Dry Dry Desert. Especially HOW to get into Dry Dry Ruins by solving the mystery of the sands. Eh, who am I kidding? They'll never find out! Bwahahaha!"
"It seems we found out where one of the Star Spirits is held!" Alfin cheered
"Although we did invade someone's privacy to get to it. But if it's for a good cause, I'll let it slide." Elise said. "Still, Mario and Class VII should know about this."
"You're right. Twink, do you think you could go find them and tell them?"
"Of course!" Twink nodded "I'll find them right away!"
And right on cue, they heard a voice.
(BGM ended)
(Paper Mario ost - Angry Bowser)
"Where are you going Koopa man?" Crow's voice asked
"I just remember something, so be right back." Bowser said and opened the door. " I can't believe I left my diary out here… If someone were to read it I would- WHAAAAAAAAT?!" Bowser exclaimed as he see Peach, Elise and Alfin out of their rooms. "What are you three doing here!? Did you read my diary?!"
"Noooooope." Alfin said innocently looking away.
"You did! GUAAAARDS!" Bowser roared as two Koopatrols came in and saw what was happening.
"…Okay, we weren't sleeping on the job, we swear!"
"Yeah, not this time!"
"Then what are they doing out here?" Bowser asked. "…Wait, what do you mean 'this time'?!"
"Ack! Nothing! You heard nothing!" He said as they grabbed Peach, Alfin and Elise and forcefully took them back to Peach's room while Twink secretly followed them back into the room.
Then Crow walk in. "Uhhh…. What happened?"
"Don't. asked." Bowser palm faced while Crow sweatdrop while taking the book and leaving the room, leaving Crow alone.
"Seriously what just happen?"
Don't ask Crow. Ha! Ooh Bleublanc, you're really are something else. Ooh, the faces Peach and the others did. Priceless.
