Mario and Zelda: When Worlds Collide: Chapter 7: Journey in the Forest

It was raining in the tropical forest part of the Mushroom Kingdom. Wigglers were walking through the forest while Koopa Troopas, Goombas, and other citizens of the forest were walking in and out.

The Mario Bros., Link and Zelda were walking in the forest. They had hoped to find a Power Star in the forest since a Power Star had landed in the forest somewhere.

"Hopefully this goes well and we can help you get the Power Star.", said Mario.

"Yeah, not that I don't love this dimension and you guys, it's just that I want to get home since I have a kingdom to rule over.", said Zelda.

"So, you're sure the Power Star landed in this forest?", asked Link.

"I'm-a sure it did.", said Mario.

Then, something stopped Mario, Luigi, Link and Zelda. It was a river of toxic water. In the river was a familiar blue plesiosaur with goggles named Dorrie. Dorrie turned to face the Mario Bros., Link and Zelda.

"Mario, Luigi! I didn't think you were coming back to the forest world! Who are these two strangers?", asked Dorrie.

"Dorrie, this is Link and Zelda from Hyrule. Link, Zelda, this is Dorrie, an old friend of ours who was captured by Bowser and stored in Peach's castle in a hidden world one time.", said Luigi.

"Dorrie also helped me get through the toxic river one time when Bowser Jr. kidnapped Peach.", said Mario.

"Nice to meet you Dorrie! We're looking for a Power Star that fell down here in the forest.", said Link.

"A Power Star you say? I think I know where it is!", said Dorrie.

"You do?", asked Zelda.

"Yeah I do! But if you want to get there, you'll have to ride on my back since the toxic water kills you if you drink it.", said Dorrie.

"Okay then, let's-a go!", said Mario.

Mario, Luigi, Link and Zelda hopped onto Dorrie's back and Dorrie began swimming towards were the power star had fallen.

"So, Bowser kidnapped Dorrie and hid her inside a magical world in Peach's castle?", asked Link.

"Yep. Dorrie was eventually freed once I used the Grand Power Star to restore Peach's castle to normal.", said Mario.

"Was Luigi with you?", asked Zelda.

"No. I was on vacation at Isle Delfino while that happened.", said Luigi.

"I've never heard of Isle Delfino, is that another land in this dimension?", asked Link.

"Why yes it is. It's where Bowser had his son Bowser Jr. frame me for vandalizing the place with graffiti.", said Mario.

"Interesting story.", said Link.

Then, Dorrie stopped at a cliff. "This is where you get off guys.", said Dorrie.

"Thanks for the help Dorrie!", said Mario.

"You're welcome!", said Dorrie as he swam away from the cliff.

Mario, Luigi, Link and Zelda walked through the forest some more and found a Wiggler enjoying some fruit.

"Excuse me Mr. Caterpillar, is there a Power Star here in this forest?", asked Link.

"Why yes there is, I can take you to it!", said the Wiggler, whose name was Simon.

"By the way, my name is Simon. Call me that instead.", said Simon.

"Right, got it Simon.", said Link.

Simon took them to a Warp Pipe sticking out of the forest.

"This is where I last saw the Star. Must've been stolen by someone and taken into that pipe.", said Simon.

"Thanks for the info, Simon!", said Luigi.

"Anytime!", said Simon.

The four entered the pipe and were transported underground. The underground was filled with stalactites, diamonds, jewels, and all sorts of valuable items. There was a lot of rocks as well and pipes with Pirahna Plants coming out of them.

Mario spotted something in the distance. It was two Hammer Bros. with the Power Star.

"Hey, those two have the Power Star. Maybe we could ask them to give it to us.", said Zelda.

"Um, that won't work. Hammer Bros. are a part of Bowser's army and they don't like us. Best chance of them giving the star to us is if we fight them.", said Luigi.

"Well, let's go get the star and get the Hell out of here.", said Link.

The four walked up to the Hammer Bros., who were talking about what they could do with the Power Star.

"What do you think we should do with the Power Star, Jerry?", asked the Hammer Bro., whose name was Fred.

"I don't know Fred.", said Jerry. "Maybe we could give it to Bowser and he could use it to his advantage against the Mario Bros.", said Jerry.

"Maybe.", said Fred.

The two heard footsteps coming their way and turned to see that the Mario Bros. and Link and Zelda were staring at them.

"What do you meddlesome plumbers want?", asked Fred.

"What we want is that Power Star. We need it.", said Luigi.

"Oh yeah? Well tough rocks! This star is ours. We found it fair and square! We're not just gonna give it to you!", said Jerry.

"If you don't surrender the Power Star, we will duel you both!", said Mario as he prepared himself in a fighting stance.

"I thought you might say that.", said Fred getting ready to throw hammers.

Suddenly Fred and Jerry began throwing hammers while Mario and Luigi fought them both. Link and Zelda tried to fight as well since they knew they might be able to fight off these Hammer Bros.

Link took the Master Sword off his back and swung it at the Hammer Bros., sending them flying away.

"Ow man! You know what? You can take the stupid star! We don't need it!", said Jerry as he and Fred ran off and went through a Warp Pipe.

"Great! We've gotten the star, now to make it back to E. Gadd's lab.", said Mario.

Link, Zelda and the Mario Bros. went out another Warp Pipe which took them back to the cliff where Dorrie was. Now that they had a star, they could give it to E. Gadd.