(Paper Mario ost - Star Spirit request.)
"Thank you, everyone. At long last, I can return home to Star Haven. My name Mamar. So nice to meet you in person." Mamar wink.
"U-Um it's a pleasure to meet you as well." Ignatz said as he look nervous and gulp.
"Teehee, there's no need to be nervous around me, dear Ignatz."
"H-How do you know my name?"
"I'm one of the Star Spirits. And I also know about your wish. It is my duty to know of those who made a wish. Same goes to you, Ingrid."
"R-Really your Spiritness?" Ingrid asked as she gulp.
"Indeed. You mustn't give up on your dream. The same applies to you, dear Ignatz." Mamar smiled
"Lady Mamar." Ignatz smiled.
"Now then, Hubert, Edelgard, I also know of your wishes. But I will not speak of it. But know that a certain wish will come true."
"A… certain wish?" Edelgard asked as she look surprised.
"What wish you are talking about?" Hubert asked.
"Come now, I can't discuss it out here in the open since you desire it to be private." Mamar giggled. In any case, You all still have a long way to go to save, Princess Peach, Princess Alfin and Elise Schwarzer. I'll do my bet to help you! Here's a present for you." Then she bestow her power to the group. "Call on me when times are bad. Believe in this, Mario, Class VII and friends. My powers are strong. I'm a Star Spirit, after all. Our powers are all growing all the time. Keep up the good work, everyone. You must save the other Star Spirit as soon as possible! For now, I'm going back to Star Haven to recover. Who knows how my dear old Star Haven is faring without the Star Rod. Goodbye everyone. I'm off!" Mamar wink at them and then took off.
(BGM ended)
(Paper Mario ost - Dry Dry Desert Trek)
"She's gone." Edelgard said.
"Yeah. Now, let's head back to Toad Town." Mario nodded
"Right!" Everyone nodded and then make their way back to Toad town.
While Hubert and Edelgard are lost in thought.
'Truly, the Star Spirits are unfathomable entities who govern wishes. But which wish was she talking about… Could it be…my wish to overcome my fear of height and become a Pegasus Knight?' Hubert thought.
'What wish was she talking about, knowing I have ambitions are the same… Maybe… the wish about this horrible disease remove from my body?'
(BGM ended)
Few minutes of making it back to Toad Town...
"And we're back!" Mario cheered.
"Phew. Talk about the adventure." Rean said with a smile.
"I'll say. But now, where our next Star Spirit rescue gonna be?" Levi asked as the group walk out of the station to the town area.
"Hmm, either we wait for Twink, go to Merlon, or explore the to-"
(Paper Mario ost - Approach to the Mansion)
"AIYEEEEEEEEEEE!" A voice screamed as this caught their attention as they ran over to see a Toad Guard in a fetal position.
"Hey, are you okay?" Rean asked
"What happen?" Edelgard asked
"A G-g-g-ghost!" The Toad Guard said
"G-Ghost?!" Millium and Luigi gulped.
"Ghosts?" Edelgard asked.
"Wait…" Levi said. "I sense another presence with us."
"I did too." Rean nodded
As they looked around for a ghost, but none showed up… until a Boo popped up. "AAAAH! THERE IT IS AGAIN!" The Toad Guard yelled as they turned just when it disappeared.
"Do ghosts exist in this world?" Edelgard asked
"Yeah. We actually had encounters with them before." Elliot answered as he frown of some past experience. And the Boo appeared again from behind them but larger.
"AAAH! IT'S BEHIND YOU!" The Toad Guard yelled as they turned again but it disappeared once more. Next, it appeared and went into the Forever Forest. "It went into the forest!"
"Hmm… I bet it's one of those Boos." Celine sighed.
"A… what?" Edelgard asked.
"A Boo. It's a ghost species that lives in the Mushroom Kingdom. They love to scare people." Emma explained.
"Ugh… why did I have to be stationed near Forever Forest… can you guys take care of it for me?"
"Why can't you do it?" Celine asked
"I'm ashamed to say it but I'm too scared of ghost. They're just too frightening! As if Ghost Pokemon wasn't enough… Puh… Please I'm begging you!" The Toad Guard begged
"Well, I'm not sure we-"
"Sure, we'll do it." Mario said.
"Oh come on!" Luigi complained.
"Yeah, I'm not going either!" Millium exclaimed. "You can make Luigi go but not me!"
"Very well then, but if a ghost appeared behind you, then that is on you." Hubert said as they begin to walk towards the forest.
"Wait! I TAKE IT BAACK!" Millium wagging her arms and chase after her friends into the forest. Unaware to them, that they were being watched by two people from behind.
(BGM paused)
(Paper Mario ost - Toad Town)
"Hmm? Hold on. Is that chatterbox?" Asked a girl.
"I believe it is. As well as Her Highness. I did not expect they would come here to this very land." Said the other girl but sound depressed
"Knowing Yuri-bird, he would be happy to see him again. Let's go after 'em."
"As you wish."
With the party...
The Party arrived at the part when the sky turn dark.
(BGM ended)
(Paper Mario ost - Approaching to the Mansion)
"Wait." Hubert said as everyone stop. "The sky has suddenly turn dark."
"Uh oh… you're right." Millium gulp as she look around.
"How did it change so suddenly?" Laura asked.
"Hello."
"BAAH!" Luigi, Elliot, Ignatz, Machias and Millium yelled as Luigi jump to Mario, Elliot to Rean and Millium to Jusis.
"Who said that?" Ingrid asked
"That would be me." A Boo appeared. The very same Boo who scared the crap out of the guard… and though on closer inspection, he looked like a butler.
"It's a Boo!" Millium exclaimed.
"That's a Boo?" Edelgard title her head. "I thought these Boos were… more frightening looking."
"Oh believe me my lady, we Boos are quite scary. But as a butler, I must appear appreciably" The Boo butler said
"Sounds reasonable." Jusis nodded.
"Agreed." Hubert nodded in agreement.
"Now then, pardon me, sirs, ladies. Would you happen to the Mario bros, Class VII and their friends?" Asked the Boo Butler
"Yes, that's right." Rean answered
"How do you do, sirs and ladies? My master wishes to see you. If you would, please call on us at the mansion on the far side of Forever Forest."
"What does your master want with us?" Byleth asked
"You are all searching for the Star Spirits, correct?"
The group blinked
"How do you know that?" Sara asked.
"Ah, it will be explained once you reach the manor." The Boo Butler answered. "Please make haste! We shall await your arrival with a warm welcome." He said and then disappeared. "And if you don't come… WE'LL GET YOU! BOOO!" He yelled as he reappeared right behind Luigi.
"YAAAAAAAGH!" Luigi jumped up and hid behind Sara.
"Oh ho ho, I love doing that." The butler Boo chuckled as he disappeared.
"Are you done holding on to my leg?" Sara asked.
"…Yes." Luigi said as he got back up.
"Well that was certainly evenful." Ingrid said.
"Was that scream one of you?" A voice called out and then appoached to them now are two girls.
(BGM ended)
(Fire Emblem Three Houses: Respite and Sunlight)
"Wait, is that you Hapi? Constance?" Ingrid asked.
"Oohohohoho! Well Hello Professor Byleth, Lady Edelgard, Hubert, Lady Ingrid, Ignatz and Class VII!" Constance laughed "I must say, this is certainly a surprise. I never in my wildest dreams we would meet again like this."
"What brings you two here in the Mushroom Kingdom?" Edelgard asked
"Oh, the usual when journey worth with Yuri and the others."
"So Yuri and the others are here?" Byleth asked.
"Yep. We didn't know you guys will be here too. So what made you decide going into this spooky looking forest?" Hapi asked.
"Well we're on an adventure actually. I'll explain."
One explanation later...
"So that big turtle guy kidnap a princess and stolen a magical rod that can grant wishes? And now that it's stolen, no one will be able to wish again?" Hapi blinked.
"Dear me! This land truly has some unbelievable wonders I have yet to see! But if this is true, then the horror! The nerve of King Bowser who dares robbed the hopes and dreams of everyone! Including my very own wish to restore House Nuvelle!" Constance pouted.
"Why don't the two of you join us? We could use all the help we can get." Byleth asked.
"Yes, your help will be appreciated." Edelgard nodded
"Sure. I can help." Hapi replied
"If Her Highness wishes then who am I to decline." Constance said with a grin. "I shall show these foes the might of my magic! Ahahaha!"
"Glad to have you along." Rean smiled.
"Excuse me… Hapi?" Emma said.
"What is it Emy?" Hapi asked.
"Emy?"
"It's a nickname I gave you. You not like it or something?"
"Oh no, it's not that. I don't mind you calling me that." Emma shake her head. "Back then I couldn't say anything due to circumstances... but I notice there some sort of curse that has been afflicted on you."
"You can see it, huh?" Hapi look surprise
"A curse?" Rean asked.
"Yeah, it's a big one at that." Celine said.
"It's a long story. But we can talk about it another time. Right now we got to go find this Star Spirit, right?" Hapi suggest
"Right. Our next objective is to reach the mansion that lies in the Forever Forest." Byleth nodded and right on cue, they heard a wolf howling.
"…Okay, I'm turning around, see you later." Luigi said as he turned around… only to see the same Boo Butler from before in front of him.
"Boo!"
"AAAAAAAAH!" Luigi yelled as he jumped near them and turned around. "…On second thought, I'll stick around." He said, then they begin to walk into the Forever Forest and talk about a bunch of stuff.
(BGM ended)
(Paper Mario ost - Forever Forest)
"So this woman did magical experiments on you and that's how you ended up with this curse?" Emma gasped.
"And whenever you sigh, monsters would appear?" Celine asked
Hapi nodded "Yep. Crazy right? But Chatterbox here and the others with them witness it for themselves. It's honestly a pain not being able to sign normally. And as for the lady who took me in and use me as her guinea pig, I haven't seen her when I escape. I been taking refuge in a church in Faerghus. Three years later, I was discovered by the Knights of Serios and relocated me in Abyss. It was honestly a betrayal to put me in a prison because of this."
"That's horrible. I can't believe the Church of Seiros would do such a thing." Machias sadden.
"Yeah. But it wasn't all bad I guess. I met Yuri-Bird, Coco, B, Ally and everyone else. Made some new friends and they accepted me. Unlike the Knights."
"I wish I can help dear Hapi, but that curse of hers was very difficult for me to dispel it." Constance sighed.
"I see. You guys had it rough, huh?" Elliot sadden.
"They have. And yet, it also brought them together as the Ashen Wolves. The hidden Fourth House of Garreg Mach. Speaking of the Ashen Wolves. Where's Yuri, Balthus and Alsin?" Byleth asked
"We're not so sure ourselves on where they went. But they probably somewhere in Toad Town." Hapi answered. "Still, I bet Yuri-Bird will definitely be happy to see you Chatterbox."
"I feel the same way."
"Hey is it me or have we been walking around in circles?" Ingrid asked.
Everyone stopped as they look around and notice everything looks the same.
"Now that you mention it… how long have we been walking?" Sara asked
"I remember passing that sign… 4 times in fact." Edelgard said.
"You don't think we're lost, aren't we?" Elliot asked as he gulped.
"I think we are getting lost in this dark forest." Gaius nodded.
"Annette and Ashe definitely won't like being here, especially with the Ghost running around." Ingrid said.
"I don't like this place either! I wanna get out of here!" Millium cried.
"How? We don't know where we are." Hapi stated.
"Dear me. What was the name of this Forest?" Constance asked.
"The Forever Forest." Rean answered.
"Oh, let me check on my guidebook about it." Ignatz said as he pulled out his guidebook of the Mushroom Kingdom and flipping the pages. "Forever… Forever… Ah! Here it is. The Forest Forest. A dark wood east of Toad Town. The forest itself it known it's dark and creepy environment and you can get easily lost. Sunshine barely reaches the floor of this dense forest. It is said that if you don't choose the correct path, you'll forever be trapped in the forest. Hence the name the Forever Forest. It is highly recommended you do not enter the forest." Ignatz said.
"We're boned aren't we?" Levi sweadrop.
"Oh Aidios… what are we gonna do?" Machais gulped.
"Well we have to find someway out." Laura said as the group keep moving.
"If only we had a proper guide here." Hubert then stop. "Hmm? Shh. What was that?" Hubert turn around to the source. Then they see the bushes move.
"Who's there? Show yourself?!" Sara said and pulled out their weapons. But nothing happen, except the flowers suddenly laughed creepy. "What the…"
"Did… Did those flowers laugh at us?" Ingrid blinked.
"Okay then let's get out of here!" Levi exclaimed as he touch the linear branches and made him fall. "Whoa!"
"Levi, you okay?" Rean asked.
"I'm fine… what the heck?" Levi got up and then touch the branch and push and it rotate. Only to get hit in the head and made Levi fell again. "Oof!"
"Need help, Levi?" Jusis asked.
"I'm fine." Levi got back up. "Anyway, let's get away from those flowers."
The group nodded and use the branch that the flowers were laughing. Once they made it across.
"What do you think you're doing?" A voice asked and then hop voer to them was a creature.
"Bah! What is that?!" Ignatz exclaimed.
"I am an Oaklie. But never mind that. This is the Forever Forest. The path ahead of here is extremely dangerous. Didn't you know that? You'd better go back."
"We appreciate your concern. Under any normal circumstances, we would. However, I'm afraid we must be on our way to the mansion here in these woods."
"You seek Boo's Mansion? Why would you want to go there?" Oaklie asked
"We received an invitation from the master of the house. And since the master of the house did not send an escort to lead us there. We had no choice but to find it ourselves." Gaius answered
"I see. I understand. Then you may pass, then." Then the Oaklie hop to the tree trunk. "Listen carefully all of you. If you want to get through this forest, you have to pay really close attention to your surroundings. If you choose the wrong paths, you'll end up back at the forest edge before you know it. The areas around the correct paths will always look slightly different from the others."
"You mean like how we got here? Like with the flowers?" Hapi asked
"Yes. And in this area, take good look at the inner trees as you walk. In one of them, you'll spot strange, glowing eyes. The exit near that tree is the path you must take."
"Ah. So that's how this forest works." Sara hummed.
"Yeah, I'm getting that feeling as now, now that you explain the mysteries of this place." Rean nodded.
"So you're saying is that while all things look the same, keep a close eye for the only different part surrounding and that will lead us to the mansion?" Machias asked.
"Yes. Those clues will be different in other parts of the forest." The Oaklie nodded. "Watch the inner forest, very, very carefully as you go. One more thing as well. I've notice that some of you are wearing similar uniforms as the other three who were here. It's possible they might found the mansion you seek or gotten lost." Then he hop away.
"Other people?" Luigi asked
"Wearing similar uniforms… Ah. One of my students are in this forest." Byleth said. "In that's the case, we need to find them. If anything were to happen to them. I honestly don't know how to explain the situation to Seteth, Lady Rhea and Sothis."
"Then I hope we can find them. Let's hope they're not hurt." Emma said.
"Right. It would be bad." Elliot nodded.
"Right. Let's go." Rean nodded and then walk to the Forever Forest. As they walk. They heard a mysterious and creepy crackle. They turn to the source and see glowing eyes.
"That must mean we're in the correct path." Hubert said.
"I had to admit. That is certainly frightful." Ingrid muttered.
"And I am rather not getting close to it. Let us be off." Constance advised and then head to the next part of the area. As they reach the next part.
"WAAAH!" They heard a voice in the forest.
"W-What was that?!" Millium exclaimed
"That voice just now…" Ingrid gasped.
"You're right. That's Ashe's voice!" Byleth nodded. "Come on, let's hurry!"
Then they begin to run towards the forest and then look around again and no sign, except for the flowers. Most of them were smiling with a giggle but one of them hide away. Then they hurry to the next area and then look around and then spotted familiar figures and a tree had a glowing and scary crackling face.
"I can't handle this place anymore! It's haunted! Haunted! Goddess please save us!" A boy's voice cried.
"Ashe, is that you!?" Byleth called out and then as they got closer, they found Ashe on the ground shivering while Claude and Caspar looking at the laughing tree.
"P-Professor Byleth!" Ashe cried and ran towards him and then hug him. "Thank the goddess you're here!"
"Oof! It's okay Ashe." Byleth comfort Ashe. "Claude, Caspar!"
"Hey look who decided to drop by at this eerie neck of the woods! If it isn't Teach, Ignatz, Ingrid, Hubert and her Imperial Highness!" Claude replied
"Hey what are you laughing at! Come out and face me coward!" Caspar shout.
"Caspar don't anger it!" Ashe exclaimed.
"Caspar, Claude and Ashe, what are you three doing here?" Edelgard asked.
"I could ask you guys the same." Claude replied.
"Never mind that for now. Come on, you three follow us." Byleth said.
"If you say so teach."
"Aww, but I wanna fight it!" Caspar pouted.
"Caspar..." Byleth said looking mad.
"Ur…. Okay. I'm coming…."
And then the three coming along the trip. They begin to explore for any new chances. The next one was the glowing mushrooms. They begin to find more glowing mushrooms and then headed that path. And then next part was the flowers again as they continue walking. Until they found the right flower and headed to the path. Soon they found a sign.
"Huh? Did we return to where we started?" Machias exclaimed
"No. Let's read and find out." Jusis said
As they read it said. "If you have business at Boo's Mansion, come this way."
"Ah so we arrived at our destination." Hubert said.
"Right. Remember to stay close." Byleth advised.
They progressed forward until they finally came across a mansion in the woods.
(BGM ended)
(Paper Mario ost - Approaching to the Mansion)
"Looks like we finally found it." Hapi sighed.
"Seriously. I'm certainly glad we're out of that forest. can't handle that forest. Talk about creepy…" Parakarry sigh with relief.
"A-Are we really out of the forest? Then why is everything so dark?" Ashe gulped.
"We're somewhere near the exit of the forest but from a different area. We'll be out shortly." Byleth answered. "However, now that we're here safely. What were you three doing in that place?"
"Well I suppose I'm the one to be blame." Claude sighed. "I got curious about this forest here. I didn't know it would suddenly turn dark. Plus I was looking for everyone else. So I figure some of them might be here. I did found Ashe while back and Caspar fighting at a Dojo, I believe it's called."
"Yeah, I was there to fight! I managed to beat one of the disciples! But that other one was tough. I mean! He literally transform into me! After I lost to myself apparently. I decided to find a place to train. And that's when Claude found me."
"A-As for me. After we got split up. I ended up exploring parts of Toad Town. First I play with some of the children, then went to the bakery and eat some sweets. And then I end up meeting Claude and Caspar. We decided to enter the forest. But it suddenly turn dark! We been wondering for quite awhile and… all these strange and creepy things keep happening! I was at my limit…"
"Still, I'm glad you're okay Ashe. I know it was a frightening experience." Ingrid nodded with a sad look on her face.
"Still, what matters is that we are all okay." Ignatz said.
"It should be expected on Caspar part." Edelgard sighed.
"So what brought you all out here in these woods?" Claude asked.
One explanation later...
"Hold up. You're saying that Bowser stole a magical rod called the Star Rod that can actually grant wishes? And he use that rod to make himself invincible? He has Imprison Princess Peach along with everyone in the castle. And now you guys are on a journey to save the magical and celestial brings known as Star Spirits who are spread through the Mushroom Kingdom and guarded by Bowser's minions?" Claude asked
"And we also need to be aware of the mysterious crime syndicate called Ouroboros who have allied themselves with King Bowser. Also be known as the society." Edelgard added.
"Whoa! That sounds awesome!" Caspar exclaimed. "Can I join you guys?! I been itching for some fighting! And Bowser's evil must be stopped!"
"Of course Caspar. I wanted to find you all as well. However, there are no need killing as well."
"What?! You can't be serious professor!"
"Caspar, I am serious right now. This isn't Fodlan where you can charge and kill bandits or enemy soldiers. We're in the Mushroom Kingdom, and how we defeat enemies is different. When we defeat an enemy, they will disappear but without blood." Byleth said.
"Isn't that the same thing as killing?" Caspar asked.
"Sort of, but not entirely. Anyway, there are enemies you cannot kill. Only defeat them."
"But how can you expect to get rid of the evil in this world if that's how you're gonna treat it?"
"Excuse me, everyone. Can I ask that you wait up for a moment? I need to discuss with Caspar with something private."
"Oh, of course." Rean nodded. "Okay, let's go everyone."
So Class VII and the rest of them begin to enter the gate, which open itself and then close, leaving Byleth and Caspar to discuss privately.
"Then let me ask you this Caspar." Byleth cross his arm. "Who is the enemy we must defeat?"
"Bowser, right?" Caspar title his head
"Yes. But what do you know of him?"
"He's that large turtle beast guy who can breathe fire and looks very powerful, right?"
"Well, I can't deny that." Byleth sighed. "Anyway, As you know, Bowser is the King of his people called the Koopa. Do you see where I'm getting at?"
Caspar tilt his head. "Hmm... No, not really?"
Byleth palmface as he sighed. "Let me change the question. As you know, Bowser is a King... What will you do? Take him out?"
"Well duh! Obviously! While I can't deny he did help us awhile back. But he did do something very wrong. Kidnapping the princess of the kingdom. Imprisoning everyone who was in her castle. And even imprison the Star… something. Who knows what else he has done? If he isn't taken care of. Then he will continue to do countless evil! We can't let people get away with stuff like this, it's only gonna get worse."
"I cannot deny there are some evil things and crimes he's done. And what happens if you do take him out since he hold the position as king?"
Caspar hummed "Um… well his evil will be remembered… and his soldiers will lose morale… That's the only thing I can think of."
"I see. Well, I know Bowser." Byleth said.
"Huh? You know him Professor?"
"I do. You know the invitation I got from Super Smash Bros? I met countless heroes, villains and other fighters along the way. Although sometimes there are some conflict, they still have respect for each other. And I know the Maro bros and Princess Peach. Sure there are some things they can't forgive Bowser's for his actions, but at the same time, they don't want him dead either."
"Huh? Why not?" Caspar asked.
"You can ask them that. I have a hunch why they don't want Bowser to die. But for my reason to tell you not to kill Bowser, it's because Bowser has many followers deeply devoted to him. And he also has a son. What would happen if you kill him?"
"Um… They would be sad?"
"Sad and outrage at you." Byleth cross his arm. "I don't know much about the Koopa Kingdom and sometimes he can be a bit tyranny at times. Even towards his people. But Mario and Peach told me that despite all that, he truly does love his people and willing to do anything to give them a better life. Bowser has a charisma of a King. A King who love and adore by his people. If they find out that you kill him, they would be an uproar, and many would seek to avenge their fallen king. Bowser's Kingdom hold greater military strength and their technology is beyond advanced with warships, cannons, magic, and so forth. And they will use all of that to get to you. And they would start a war with the Adrestian Empire to claim your head and offer it to Bowser's grave."
Caspar was speechless about that.
"Bowser may not look like it, but he's someone with a big softy in the inside. And he has some respects. That's why you cannot do any bloodshed Caspar. Just defeat them. That's all. Do I make myself clear?"
"Yes, Professor Byleth. I'll think about what you said." Caspar nodded sadly.
Back with Class VII who are waiting for Byleth and Caspar. They are curious about their discussion.
"I wonder what they're talking about." Machias wondered.
"I'm guessing it's something they don't want to discuss with everyone at presence." Laura replied.
"I have an idea what they are discussing." Edelgard said. "It involves back in our world in Fodlan. But I think it would be best if we leave it at that."
"I'm guessing it has something to do with killing doesn't it?" Sara asked.
Edelgard sighed. "I'm afraid it does. Please don't think so differently of us everyone. Back in our world, killing is common. Especially when it comes to bandits. It's not easy to take life from someone. Especially since our world is medieval. I hope you all understand that."
"Well, it is to be expected…" Rean said. "After all, all worlds are different, the laws, religious, the people, culture. All of it. It's not so different, that's for sure. I'm not going to judge you. And I'm sure my classmates can agree to that."
"Yeah. Plus, if you're in a military, then there are parts where you have to kill, even at war." Gaius added.
"Yeah. We learn this in class too," Alisa nodded. "I do hope that things will remain peaceful through. I would hate it if something like war breaks out."
"All right, we're back. Sorry for keeping you all waiting." Byleth said being accompanied by Caspar.
Yeah, sorry for the hold up." Caspar nodded but still look a little sad.
"It's all right. Ws everything settled?" Sara asked
"For the moment yes. Now then, knowing Caspar agreed. What about you, Claude, Ashe?"
"Well to be honest. I'm very curious. And it does sound fun. So count me in." Claude answered with a smirk on his face.
"Yes. I would like to help out too. I'm grateful for when he help us awhile back. But I honestly don't like what King Bowser did a few days ago. But He has his reason why he did that right?" Ashe asked.
"Knowing Bowser, he does. He always have a reason." Mario nodded. "And at least this time, he cause a tiny amount damages without hurting people."
"Wait, Bowser has hurt the people of the Mushroom Kingdom before?" Ingrid asked.
"Not exactly. He doesn't hurt the people. He does do some destruction when he kidnaps Peach. But he would never go far through, and I know Bowser."
"Sounds like Bowser is a complicated guy." Claude shrug.
"Ugggh... I know I like to come for adventure, but I really don't want to do with anything that is haunted…" Luigi frown.
"I understand how you feel Luigi. I don't like ghost too." Ashe said.
"You do? Yay! Another friend who can sympathize with me! Oh, you shouldn't see the horrors I've been through."
"I'll bet. So… we're supposed to… approach this manor, right?" Ashe turn to the mansion. "It really looks… haunted." And then the Boo Butler appeared in front of the door. "BAH! W-W-Where did he come from!?"
"Ah, more friends with Mario. Excellent. Welcome, sirs and madams! I'm pleased you made it through Forever Forest." The Boo Butler said.
"Yes, it was very kind of you for not to guide us to the mansion." Hubert muttered.
"My apologies sir. Truly. Normally it would guide you all indeed. But my master wishes to test you."
"And where is your master?" Rean asked.
"My Master awaits you in the room highest up in this lovely mansion."
They all look up.
'Lovely, huh?' Luigi and Ashe thought.
"Please go to the third floor. There you will hear all the news of the Star Spirits. I'll see you there." He said before he disappeared
They walked toward the door… and then Luigi first open the door, slowly as he peeked in.
"…Hello?" He called out… only for Mario to push him in.
"Oh relax, it's not the end of the world." Mario said.
"You're not exactly helping there, bro!" Luigi complained as they looked inside.
"I'm getting flashbacks of the first haunted mansion here…" Elliot gulped.
"Yeah. I got goosebumps because of that as well." Machias nodded
"I really don't wanna be here…" Millium gulp. "You're with me, right Luigi, Ashe?"
"We with you." Both of them said.
"All right everyone, let's head to the third floor. There's a staircase, so we should use that." Claude said
The Party walked to the top of the stairs, only they reached a dead end on the second floor. Only to find there are no stairway to lead to the third floor.
"Okay, it seems we have hit into a problem." Levi said. "There's no stairway that can lead up to the third floor."
"Now what are we suppose to do?" Machias sighed.
Rean hummed. "I see. They're testing us."
"So you notice it as well." Edelgard nodded. "It seem the master of the mansion is testing our skills of deductions to reach the top floor. It's clear now that this mansion has some tricks."
"Yeah, I'm getting that vibe as well. So there's a secret passage somewhere." Claude nodded.
"If that's the case, we should find a way to locate the secret passage or find a switch to reveal the hidden stairway." Ignatz nodded. "Oh, that reminds me. I'll be switching with you Claude."
"By switch, you mean letting me take over?"
"Pretty much. But if you need me or Leonie, we'll be happy to assist."
"Okay, sounds- wait, Leonie?" Claude blinked
"Hey Claude." Leonie pop out of Byleth's pocket.
"Gah! Leonie! Where did you come from?"
"I been here the whole time, I don't know much about details but we can switch party members, otherwise we'll get too crowded. So I switch with Ignatz."
"Okay, but how did you do that?"Claude asked
"Like this." Ignatz said and then hop into Byleth's pocket.
"Whoa! How the heck did you do that?!" Claude exclaimed
"I'm not so sure about the details. But it's an… what did you call it Leonie?"
"According to Goombario. It's can RPG mechanism. It where you can switch party members so you wont get overcrowded." Leonie answered
"I see… Interesting." Claude hummed.
"I know that look Claude, you're scheming something, aren't you?" Edelgard asked.
"You wound me Edelgard. Just thinking how fascinating this RPG mechanism can do. Wait. What does RPG stand for?"
"Role playing game." Goombario answered
"Role Playing game?" Claude title his head. "Okay, now i'm confused, comparing this is life instead of a game."
"We can discuss the definition another time. Caspar, Why don't you take over the fight? We'll be here if you needed to switch." Edelgard suggest.
"Can do!" Caspar smirked
"Come, Hubert." Edelgard said and then jump into Byleth's pocket.
"As you command." Hubert said then jump into Byleth's pocket.
"So this is what it seems like to be in a pocket. Fascinating." Edelgard said
"It seem we're in some sort of dimensional pocket. We least we're are able to do as we please with this large space." Hubert nodded. "And it seems Linhardt here is doing his usual thing and taking a nap."
"And here I thought I might actually get some sort of nice room for me to take a nap on." Linhardt sighed
"Hold up! Linhardt is here too!?" Caspar exclaimed
"Hello Caspar."
"Are you going to be fine Ashe?" Ingrid asked.
"Yeah, I'll be fine." Ashe nodded
"Okay, if you need me or Felix to switch out, Just say the word." Ingrid nodded as she hop into Byleth's pocket.
"Welcome Ingrid." Felix said in Byleth's pocket now.
"Hello Felix, Still training as ever I see."
"Oh look, there's a door." Emma said as she saw the door. "Let's explore the manor, Maybe we can find some clues that can lead us to the third floor."
They went through the door and only to found a living room area where a single Boo is guarding a treasure chest.
"There's one of those Boos." Elliot said.
"And it seems to be guarding that chest." Machias added.
"I am so bored! Booooored!" The Boo complained.
"If that your that bored, then why don't you do something else?" Claude asked
"Because I was ordered by Lady Bow to stay here… But for how long?"
"Don't ask me. We just got here."
"There's nothing in the room at the moment." Sara said. "Let's head back."
"Wait! Don't go! I need someone to talk to!"
"Don't worry. We'll be back. And we'll get you something you can play with." Claude wink and then they left the room while the Boo sighed.
They reenter the hall and then head to the next room. Once they arrived. They begin to explore. While Laura, and Emma went near the windows when it suddenly open on them.
"BAH!" Emma yelled. "That scared me!"
"YIPE!" Ashe yelled as he feel on the floor while Boos came out of the wardrobe.
"Mariooooooo and friends! You have come." A Boo smirked.
"Wait, what's that he's holding? Elliot asked. "Is that a record?"
"That's right. And if you want this record, you must guess who holds it."
"Wait, so we play a game or something?" Caspar asked.
"Correctamoodo! Alright boys! Just like we rehearsed!" The Boo said as several Boos appeared and then he tossed the disc to one of them as they were spinning around fast until they stopped. "Alright! Take a guess!"
"You guys were going too fast!" Machias exclaimed.
"Okay this is going to be difficult." Claude sighed. "Okay, I think the Boo on the middle."
"No, I think it's the Boo on the far right." Emma said.
"Um… the… Boo… on the left?" Ashe gulp.
"I know I love playing games but I can't tell!" Millium frowned.
"I got it." Fie said as she approach a Boo to the center left. "Okay, hand it over."
"What makes you think I have it? I may be empty handed!" He said.
"Hey, Levi, Emma, can you blow this guy?"
"Okay." Levi Levi begin to cast Wind magic on the boo and swirl him in a small tornado.
"WHOAOAOAOAOAOAOAAA!" The Boll yelled and dropped the record.
Fie pick it up. "Got it."
Then the small tornado vanished and the Boo was wobbling. "Ugggh…. No… fair…. Blap!" Then he fainted.
"Dagnabbit! You could have just hit us with a hammer or something or searched us then do that!" The Boo said.
"Isn't that the same thing as physical? Plus how can we touch you since you are ghosts?" Levi asked
"We can be touch." Said the other Boo.
"Really?"
"Really!"
Levi grab one's Boo's face. "Oh hey! You can be touch! You learn something new everyday."
"Just take the stupid record. Lady Bow is going to be so pissed at us…" Sigh a Boo then they disappeared.
"How Fie. How did you know that one has it?" Ashe asked.
"Actually I didn't. It was a lucky guess." Fie answered.
"SERIOUSLY?!" They exclaimed
"Yep. So what do we do with that?"
"Hmm… Wait. I did remember a music player back where that Boo was guarding a treasure chest!" Elliot said. "Maybe we can use it there!"
"But what will we do with this record though?" Millium asked
"I have an idea that can sure that poor Boo." Elliot giggled as they went into the previous room where the Boo guarding a chest and and the music player. "I knew it! It's a Phonograph!"
"Oh yeah, you're right! Let's place the record in this." Rean nodded and then he put the record on the top of the Phonograph. "Huh? Where's the pinch control?"
"Hmm… this is a different is truly a different sort of phonograph. Huh? Why does it have a handle? Oh! I think I get it now." Elliot said as he started spinning the handle as it started to play music. "Yes! I was right! What an interesting music."
"Woohoo!" A Boo cheered and started dancing to the music and got close to it.
"Okay, now our chance!" Fie said as she head to the treasure box and open it and pick up a weight. "Ugh… this thing is heavy!"
"Ah damn it! Lady Bow gave me one job and it's to guard that treasure chest! Now she's going to punish me if she find out about this! Oh wait. I'll still be okay I think. It's not like you can get anywhere without knowing how to use that weight." The Boo said then disappeared.
"Well he has a point…" Ashe sighed.
"Can someone help me out?" Fie asked as she is having a hard time picking the weight up.
"Let me handle it!" Caspar smirked as he begin to pick up the weight. "Whoa! This is heavy! Nice! I'll definitely train with this!"
"Let's go back to the main entrance and figure out what to do with this weight." Rean said as they nodded as they all walked away as they went downstairs.
"So what should we do now?" Byleth asked.
"Not so sure honestly. Plus, we don't know what are we gonna do from this weight." Rean shrug.
"Well… while you all discuss. I'm gonna sit down." Luigi sighed as he approach the couch. "This haunted mansion thing is so not for-" He sat down on an oddly covered seat and suddenly was launched toward the chandelier. "MEEEEEEEEEEEE!" He yelled as he grabbed on to the chandelier. "Uh, help! HELP! I'm a little stuck!"
And at the right time. A secret door is revealed.
"Oh look a secret door!" Alisa pointed out.
"This mansion truly has some tricks, that's for sure." Sara nodded
"Hellooo! I'm still STUCK HERE!" Luigi exclaimed .
"Bro, open your eyes." Mario said.
"Eh?" Luigi open his eyes and see he's already close to everyone.
"…Did the ceiling lower by itself or did the floor raise up on its own?" Luigi blinked.
"No I think you lower the chandelier." Fie said. "Still, we need something heavy to hold the chandelier."
"Yeah but what through?" Caspar asked
"Um… how about the weight that we just got?" Claude suggest.
"Huh? Oh yeah! But wait… how do we place the weight?"
"Oh, let Lammy do it!" Millium suggested
"Lammy?" Ashe asked
"Lammy!" Millium called out and then Airgetlam appeared. Airgetlam grab the weight and then begin to place the weight in the chandelier, and Luigi said as he hop off.
"Let's see where this hidden door leads too." Rean said
As they walked toward the newly revealed door and they saw a treasure chest in the middle of the room.
"Look, another treasure chest." Millium pointed out.
"Hold up. Something isn't right with that one." Sara said.
"Agreed. This one looks like a trap." Jusis nodded
"Aww come on. You're worrying too much!" Millium said and went over to open it up, only for the chandelier in the room to quickly lower itself on her. "AAAAH!" She screamed, only it stopped halfway and retracted. "Phew…"
"What did we just tell you?" Jusis scolded.
"I didn't know you were serious!"
"Next time. Listen!"
Then they walked down the stairs and went into the storage room where they saw a huge treasure chest.
"Oh! It's another treasure chest! But this one is bigger!" Ashe replied.
"Let's see what it holds this time." Gaius said.
And then they open it Boos pop out from it and one is holding a Super Boots.
"Weeelcome everyone!" A Boo smirked
"Oh no, not again." Caspar sighed
"Yes again! If you want these Boots, you must guess who has them!"
"Fine. Get it over with." Levi sighed
The Boos circling each other and then toss them quickly and then got closer and then separate again.
"Al right! Now choose!" The Boo smirked.
Just before the party can reply. Byleth approaches the Boo from the close left. Then place his hand on the Boo's head and then spin him downwards.
"WHOOOOOOOOOA!" The other Boo exclaimed and then drop the Super Boots, much to everyone's surprised as Byleth stop the Boo from spinning anymore.
"Got it." Byleth said and then give it too Mario.
"Already!? How!?" The Boo exclaimed
"Let's just say I have a good hunch as I was paying attention." Byleth answered
"Guuuh! Fine! You win! Take the boot! Lady Bow is going to so piss at us…." The Boo muttered and then they disappeared.
"Wow Professor Byleth. I'm amazed you solve that so quickly!" Alisa exclaimed
"Yeah. You might actually be better then Sara." Fie nodded
"Hey! What's that supposed to mean!?" Sara pouted.
Byleth chuckled a bit. "Jokes aside. Let's press on, shall we?"
"I swear teach, is there anything you can't do?" Claude asked as Mario ground pounded on the wooded plate and he fell underneath then they all followed Mario down the hole.
"Looks like we're in the basement." Emma said.
"Ohh, not the basement…" Ashe gulped.
"Yeah, basements in a haunted place like this is suppose to be super scary!" Millium gulp.
"I know right!" Luigi nodded.
"Oh, look a switch." Caspar pointed and hit it. But then a Bigger switch appeared. "That's a huge switch. Huh, why does that sound funny for some reason?"
Mario then Ground Pound it and then appeared are stares. But also the Basement has a store.
"Wait, is that a Boo running a store here?" Machas asked.
"Indeed I am. However, Lady Bow told me not to sell items to you guys." The Boo said.
"Wow. That's rather unfair." Alisa pouted.
"Then we should be on our way." Laura sighed.
The Party went off and then begin to head back upstairs and then head to the next room. Ground pound the certain part of the floor. And then found some sort of Old Male Boo figure.
"Huh? What's this?" Mario asked
"Some sort of doll?" Rean asked.
"Hmm… maybe somebody lost this. We should explore around and ask if anyone lost this." Byleth suggest
The group then begin to make their way back out of the Library and then make their way upstairs. Then they begin to look around and go upstairs and then found a blank painting.
"Huh? What's this?" Claude asked.
"It looks like a portrait of sorts." Jusis said.
"Oh?" Ignatz asked in Byleth's pocket as they saw a moving painting.
"Excuse me!" It said.
"WAH! IT TALKS!" Millium pointed out the obvious as she hide behind Jusis
"Sorry for the scare, I couldn't help but notice you were wanting to go to the third floor. I'd love to help, but… in order to do that, I need my own portrait back. If you can find it, I'll gladly assist you."
"Wait. By any chance, you look like this?" Byleth asked about the Old Boo doll.
"Yes! That's me! Oh, thank you very much!" The Boo portrait said as the Old Boo portrait disappeared and then reappeared on the… well… Portrait. "Phew… Ah, that feels better! It's nice to be back inside my frame after so long! And you managed to find it all on your own! You all solved the riddle on your own!"
"Well, that's the power of teamwork." Levi chuckled.
"In any case, you all managed to stumble on the secret way to the upper floor. Jump towards the drawing and I'll take care of the rest. You've earned your way up to the third floor."
Levi said as he jump first. "Oh look! I'm in the third floor!"
"Guess it's legit. Let's go everyone." Claude nodded
Everyone nodded and hop onto the fortress and then rejoined with Levi.
"Say hello to Bow for me." It said.
Finally, they begin to head to the door and then enter a large room and has quite the color of blue.
(BGM ended)
(Paper Mario ost - Boo Mansion)
"Gwah hee haha!" A female voice laughed. "You all finally arrived! You took your sweet time, huh?"
"Considering you were testing us to make our way over here. I say we had to take all the time we need." Levi pouted "So thank you for that."
"Well, I certainly want to make sure you all live up to your reputation. How were the tests? Tough?"
"YES!" Everyone answered.
"No need to shout." Said the voice and reappeared a green color bow with red ribbons on both side of her head. "My name is Bow. I'm the master of this mansion. I'm glad to finally meet you all."
"And I'm Bootler, the bootler, the butler. I'm Lady Bow's humble servant." Bootler introduce himself.
"Quite the interesting names." Hubert said in Byleth's pockets.
"All right. Now that we're here. We can finally talk. Your butler mentions you're aware that we have been searching for the Star Spirits. I take it you have information to the Star Spirits we seek?" Sara said.
"Close but better. In fact, I'll show you." Bow said and snapped her fingers, and then a cage lowered as it held the card prison of Skolar, a purple Star Spirit with glasses and brunette eyebrows and mustache, and he projected himself out of the card.
"Wha-!" Rean and everyone else look shocked.
"It's a Star Spirit!" Sara pointed out the obvious.
"Hello Everyone. I'm sorry we must meet in such a dire situation." Skolar said.
"This is the Star Spirit you guys mention?" Hapi asked.
"His appearance is transparent… with a card behind him." Constance said.
"How did you get captured by Boos?" Byleth asked.
"Well… it's an embarrassing story…" Skolar said. "I escaped from Tubba Blubba's castle but, I was quite weak in my current state when I made it outside. As a result, I couldn't go back to the sky at first. I tried to head for Shooting Star Summit to make the leap to Star Haven, but I became lost in the forest. While hunting for a way out, I was captured by the Boos. And now here I am… I don't know what to say…"
"Hmm… I think I understand where this is going." Rean rub his chin. "You wanted to ask us for a favor, aren't you?"
"Well, you're quite shrewd. I like it. You are correct." Bow said with a grin. "Bootler, give them the rundown."
"Of course, my lady." Bootler nodded. "Now then everyone, do you know the area near here called Gusty Gulch?"
"Gusty Gulch? Can't say we do?" Claude answered. "What's Gusty Gulch?"
"Gusty Gulch is a village of peasant Boos live."
"Oh, I see. So it's basically a Noble and commoner even back in our nation."
"Correct. In the hill rises at the top of the gulch, and upon it sits the castle of Tubba Blubba. He's a monster… and he eats… us! Ghosts!"
"Wait what?! How?!" Machias exclaimed.
"How could this Tubba Blubba guy eat ghosts? Don't normally ghost can't be touched by the living?" Sara asked. "Of course, there are Ghost Pokemons and you guys which apparently can be touch."
"Yes, those things are true. For Boos who can be touch by living beings, we use our ghostly abilities. But back to the manners at hand of Tubba Blubba. Boos are his favorite food. Many of our friends have been eaten! We've tried attacking the evil fiend to save our friends, Tubba Blubba is far too strong for us Boos to slow him down even slightly. He seems invincible. That's why he's known as the Invincible Tubba Blubba."
"Whoa! A monster who eats ghosts is called the Invincible Tubba Blubba?! And he's strong? Oh yeah! I cant' wait to take him down and save the ghost he gobbles!" Caspar smirked
"You intend to fight him?! Did you not hear what I just said!? He's invincible! Any attacks you hit on him won't do a thing!"
"Oh, we'll see about that! And besides, how dare this Tubba Blubba guy dare eats innocent ghosts! We can't let him get away with it either!"
"I hate to say it, but I agree with Caspar, ghost or no ghost. They are still innocents who are being eaten. As someone who dreams of becoming a Knight, It is a duty of a knight to protect innocent civilians from villains like Tubba Blubba." Ashe nodded
"Yeah! I knew you would agree with me Ashe!" Caspar cheered.
"However, there's still the problem of the invincibility part. How can we beat someone who is invaluable to any attacks?"
"Hmm… if my axe or my punches aren't able to do a thing… huh… yeah that does sound like a very big problem."
"Yeah I had my concerns too. After all, that experience with had with Bowser was only because of the Star Rod. And if Tubba Blubba is really invincible without the Star Rod's power, Then we certainly are doom." Sara added
"Sheesh, The Mushroom Kingdom has quite the interesting setups." Hapi said.
"Although I am not a noble of this nation. It is still my duty to protect the common folk." Constance stated. "But I do wonder. I wonder if I can create a new spell that can defy invincibility! Oh! That is something I must research! Yes! I can see it now! Constance Von Nuvelle! The sorceress who created the spell to conjure the impossible! And Tubba Blubba can be the perfect test subject! Such a glory will greatly restore my house! Ohohohoho!" Constance laughed as the group sweatdrop.
"Okay, Coco. But there is something that bothers me through. On common sense, it should be impossible for anyone to be invincible. It would take like incredible and unfathomable power to be invincible. If this guy does defy the common senses, then we're in big trouble. But… the question is how did he get invincible? Was he always like this? Or did this happen recently?"
"Hmm… back then, he wasn't always like this." Bow said. "Yes, you may be onto something."
"I'm also sensing a pattern as well." Byleth nodded. "If Tubba Blubba wasn't invincible in the past, then something must have made him invincible. And now we know that Tubba Blubba was selected to guard the imprison Star Spirit. Then it seems he's one of Bowser's minions. And if he's one of Bowser's followers-"
"Then that means Bowser is the reason Tubba Blubba is invisible now." Sara finished. "He must have use the Star Rod and made Tubba Blubba invincible."
"Then that means there's no way we can defeat Tubba Blubba." Machias gulp.
"Actually, there is hope, however." Bootler said.
"There is?" Elliot asked.
"What do you mean Bootler?" Jusis asked
"There has been a rumor that Tubba Blubba has a secret. If the rumors are true, then Tubba Blubba has that secret that he closely guards. And that secret is… probably something that relates to his weakness."
"And if he does have a weakness, then we can use that weakness to defeat him once and for all." Constance said.
"So then Mario, Class VII, and their friends. I want you all to find out his secret and defeat him. You'll do it, won't you?" Bow asked. "This way, you help us Boos, too."
"Well it's not like we have any other choice regardless." Rean said. "After all, we are on a journey to rescue all of the Star Spirits from Bowser and his minions in order to rescue Princess Peach, Princess Alfin, Else, and everyone else he and Ouroboros imprison. We are bound to face them regardless."
"Yes, as Rean said. We'll do it." Mario nodded.
"Then we have a deal." Bow smirked. "Now let's face Tubba Blubba together."
"Wait, together?" Rean asked.
"You heard me right. I'm going with you. I'll help you like no one else can."
"My lady? What did you just say now?" Bootler asked in surprised. "You? At Tubba Blubba's Castle? Quite out of the question! I simply cannot allow you to put yourself in such danger!"
"Still your tongue, Bootler! I've seen too much suffering caused by Tubba Blubba! I wish to see him punished with my own two eyes. Besides, Mario and his allies will need me. There's no way they can reach the castle without my powers!"
"Oh… alas… Then, Lady, I, Bootler, will accompany you. It is my sworn duty to see that no harm befalls you. The ancestors demand it! I will be at your side always."
"I can sense a kinship with Bootler, Lady Edelgard." Hubert said in Byleth's pocket.
"Yes. He and Bow are similar to us." Edelgard nodded in Byleth's pocket.
"You stop that nonsense!" Bow shout. "I'm not a child anymore! I'll be fine by myself! You wait here for my return."
"Well except on that front."
"La… Lady…" Bootler sighed.
Bow approach the party. "Now then, Mario and his allies. I hope you all find this acceptable. I'll join you with you all until we oust Tubba Blubba."
"Well, I guess we're fine with it. After all, we need all the help we can get." Rean said.
"Good." Bow smirked
"Guess I'll be with the others then." Parakarry said. "Make some room, guys!" He said and hopped in.
"Welcome to the club! We've been expecting you." Bombette said.
"Let us show you around in this fine establishment we call the pocket." Kooper said.
"Hehe, we're certainly a lively group aren't we?" Goombario said.
"Okay, then!" Bow smirked as she bringing out a random fan. "Tubba Blubba's going down! Gwah ha ha ha ha!"
"Well… Here's hoping we get along…" Ashe sighed.
"Same…" Millium and Luigi frowned.
(BGM ended)
(Paper Mario ost - Forever Forest)
The Party walked out of the room, head back downstairs and then the mansion and walked toward the gate leading to Gusty Gulch.
"Go ahead, open it" Bow ordered as the Boos opened the gates. Then they went through the other side and then continue to walk and arrived and Gusty Gulch.
And into the Spooky Forest, they go and into a poor village or haunted setting area. And Hapi and Constance join the fray! Oh Constance, looks like she got some new experiment to do. Oh yeah! Did you guys see who are the new voice actors for Rixia, Swin and Nadia? Honestly. I was right that Rixia will get a new voice since Erica voice Elie now. As for Nadia and Swin... I was surprised yet happy all the same. I can't wait for the came to come out in the summer next year... summer... Ohhh Why did it ALWAYS have to be the summer?! I want it to come out SOOOOOOONER!
