(Paper Mario ost - Shy Guy's Toy Box.)
"Let's see…" Kammy mused as she conjured up a plate of spaetti and a plate of grilled cheese and then spread her magic on it. "Here's hoping this works." She said and quickly hid behind a wall where the gang soon entered the room.
"Oooh, what's that delicious smell!" Mario grinned as they got closer… and saw a plate full of spaghetti. "Mama mia!"
"Spaghetti and Grilled cheese!" Luigi drooled. Just before the Mario bros were going to rush in.
"Wait!" Levi grab Mario and Luigi's shirt.
"Huh? What's wrong? It's spaghetti!"
"But why is a plate of spaghetti here along with grilled cheese in the first place? This smell like someone set it up on purpose." Celine stated "And I can sense magic is within them too."
"Grrr… why those two! They notice…" Kammy muttered.
"But the Spaghetti/ Grill Cheese…" Mario and Luigi frowned.
The group sweatdrop as the Mario bros frown and then begin to drag them to the treasure chest.
"It's a key." Gaius said.
"Wait, I remember this guy, this belongs to the shop that was robbed." Yuri recalled. "Some of us can return the stolen goods while most of us stay here. Sounds like a plan, yes?"
"Sounds agreeable. But which one of us will go?" Jusis asked.
"I can go return the stuff that we currently have. I'll be right back." Alsin offered and then begin to take the things like the stone key, and calculator and then head back.
A few minutes has past when Alsin left. Then they heard something falling from the sky and it was a toy train. The Toy Train soon landed on the tracks, and then Alsin landed on the ground.
"Okay, how did that toy train appeared?" Balthus asked
"Honestly. I had no idea how it grew to size. When I got it. It was… well… a toy. When I put it in the box and… here we are." Alsin answered.
"Well at least we can make it to the next area." Elliot said.
"Yeah! Come on! Let's go!" Millium cheered.
"We're not here to play!" Jusis sighed.
"Yaaaaaahoo! We're back in business! This train just dropped out from the sky and onto the tracks! Public transit's up and running!" The Conductor cheered. "Where would you like to go?"
"The next area, please." Sara answered
"Pink station? All right. All aboard!" He yelled as the party all got on it with Fie hitting the bottom on the right as they then went off to the pink station.
Once they arrived. They begin to think about where they should go after collecting the mailbag from the treasure chest.
"Let's go to the right." Rean suggested and then they begin to head to the right. Unknown to them. Kammy has prepared a trap but also the hostage.
"Hmm, this better work." Kammy said as Bernedetta was on her cage.
"What are you planning? *Gasp* You're going to sacrifice me aren't you!"
"If you don't be quiet, you will be sacrificed." Kammy threaten as Bernedetta yelp. Kammy set up a hostage situation with a Hammer Bro to hold Berndetta. Then few away and hide. Then the party arrived and then see Bernedetta guarded by a Hammer Bro.
"Bernedetta!" Byleth shout.
"Professor! Help!" Bernedetta yelled
"Hold it! One wrong move and the girl gets it!" The Hammer Bro threaten.
"AAAH!" Bernedetta panicked.
"You rotten little-" Jusis was going to growl until Byleth suddenly reappeared behind the Hammer Bro. Then the Hammer Bro disappeared next. "Wha-"
'WHAT THE HECK WAS THAT?!' Kammy thought.
Byleth open Bernedetta cage. "Are you all right Bernedetta?"
"I-I'm fine! How did you do that?!" Bernedetta exclamed
"Just a trick I learn from my father. I'm glad you're safe. I was hoping this wouldn't be a bad experience for you…"
"W-Well It wasn't all that bad. I did see some interesting plants. So that cheered me up?"
"Well good if that's the case." Yuri said as he and everyone else join in.
"Aah! Yuri!? Caspar!? Everyone else? This is quite the rescue party..." Bernedetta said
"Well, there's that but there's more Bernedetta. So I'm going to explain things calmly and slowly." Byleth said.
One explanation later...
"Wait… So you're going on a journey together? To save celestial beings called Star Spirits from Bowser? And one of the imprisoned ones are here?" Bernedetta asked
"That's right. And we could really use your help. Please Bernedetta. We need you by our side. That way, we can not only explore new places together, but maybe even find out more things you like. Of course, there is no doubt we will face enemies. But if you stay with us, you won't be alone." Byleth request
"Ohh… I know I should refuse… but… okay… But only because I don't want to get kidnapped again! So… I hope you do keep your word about seeing something I like!"
"Of course."
"In that case, I'll be with everyone else. Here we go!" Caspar cheered and then jump into Byleth's pocket.
"Eek! Where did Caspar go!?" Bernedetta exclaimed
"He's still here but… well it's going to be difficult to explain but. Let's say he's in a safe zone."Byleth explained.
"A safe zone? In your pocket?! If that possible?!"
"Yes, for the time being. But you'll have to wait, okay?" Byleth asked
"Ohh… okay." Bernedetta nodded
"Right, with that taken care off, let's go." Yuri said and then they begin to head to the left this time after getting the Frying Fan.
"It's Tayce's Frying pan! Mind If I go return this to her once we gotten everything?" Raphael asked
"Of course. But it best we have someone accompany you in case you forgot." Byleth nodded as they walk to the left hall this time. As they continue going left and taking care of the Shy Guys. They met a bigger one.
"Whoa! This is the biggest Shy Guy I have ever seen!" Raphael exclaimed
"Hello!" Gourmet Guy greeted. "Everyone calls me Gourmet Guy. I don't know why. I'm just an ordinary, food-loving Shy Guy."
"Really? You're a food-lover too? So am I! My favorite are the meat!" Raphael cheered
"Really?! Me too! Ooh… just thinking about it makes me hungry!"
"Oh, you're hungry? Don't worry my friend! I'll go back to Tayce and she'll wipe us something!" Raphael cheered and then ran off with the Frying Pan.
A few minutes later...
Raphael return with a cake. "I'm back! Here you go my friend! I made sure not I don't eat it."
"Oh, thank you!" Gourmet Guy said and took a bite… and then… " Oh…. Ohhh, mmmm…. Ohhhhhh! Oh my goodness! So moist! So scrumptious! SO DELICIOUS!" He yelled, and despite his size, he was bouncing off the walls until, oddly enough, he did a high jump… and never came down.
"I knew he would be happy!" Raphael cheered. "But… Huh? Where did he go?"
"I don't know… but it's not here with us this time." Alsin answered
"Aww… I was hoping we can be eating buddies together…" Raphael frowned. Then see a cookbook. "Oh, hey! It's a cookbook! I can take this to Tayce!"
"Good idea. But let's do that after we finish with this place." Machias suggest.
Soon they begin to found the switch and then fix the railway. They went back on the train and headed off to the Green Station, and once they hopped off, they found out there was no passage to the left, only to the right… and there were strange blocks at the right.
"Something tells me these blocks are important. We should remember them in case." Gaius advised as they walked off toward the right As they went down the path and took care of some Shy Guys. They found a treasure chest and found a dictionary.
"Oh look, it's a dictionary!" Emma said. "The scholar back in Toad Town needs it back."
"Okay, guess we should return the items now." Alisa nodded
"Then we'll be right back. Let's go Celine, Raphael." Emma smiled
"Sure thing Emma!" Raphael cheered and then he, Emma and Celine took the train.
A few minutes later...
Emma, Celine and Raphael returned.
"Welcome back. It took longer then expected huh?" Sara asked
"It sure did. But we got good news! Rust, the scholar who dictionary was stolen told me some important information about those blocks. He said we should hit yellow, green, red and blue."
"It's a code for those blocks. Hit them with that order. A new path might open to us." Celine said.
Balthus then hit the color in the right order and then they flash with a cling and a new railway tracks appeared.
"Well, what do you know!" Millium grinned as they hopped on the train and took off to the Red Station and then they went to the left out of curiosity, going through some elevators before going into a dark area.
(BGM Paused)
(Paper Mario ost - Ghost in the Toy Box)
"Hey, I can't see a thing!" Millium pouted.
"Yuri, hold my hand." Byleth said.
"Worry about me babe? Okay, I'll hold your hand." Yuri chuckled.
"Professor Byleth! I don't want to be in here!" Bernedetta exclaimed
"Where's the light switch?" Alsin asked
"Wait… we're not alone." Levi said to warn everyone.
"Wee hee hee hee… someone… has come." A group of people in the dark…" A mysterious voice said in the dark.
"AAAAAAAAAH!" Bernedetta, Elliot, Machias, Millium screamed
"Ooh! How exciting!" Mercedes cheered. "Are you here Mr. Ghost?"
"HOW ARE YOU NOT SCARED OF THIS MERCEDES!?" Machias exclaimed.
"I enjoy ghost stories."
"A fan of ghost are we? I'm honored." Said the Mysterious voice.
"Indeed. It's an honor to be with you Merdeces." Bow giggled.
"Thank you Lady Bow. Why don't we have a couple of tea later?"
"What a delightful suggestion."
"Would you all kindly pay attention to me?" Ask the Mysterious voice as everyone saw a faint light in the dark, and then they saw a Big Lantern Ghost holding a lantern.
"AAH! WHAT IS THAT?!" Bernedetta and Millium yelled.
"Wee hee hee… Oh… Could it be? Wee hee hee hee… It's the Mario Bros, Class VII and Byleth along with his students." Said the Big Lantern Ghost.
"Then it seems Bowser told you about us." Byleth glared.
"Indeed he did. And now you're all mine! Wee hee… I won't let you all go… anywhere." He smirked and then blow out the light.
(BGM ended)
(Paper Mario ost - Hey, You!)
"Light!" Alisa use her Craft and light up the room.
"Wooooaaaah! I hate the light!" The Big Lantern Ghost screech.
"All right everyone! Let's deal with this ghost!" Jusis command.
"Right!" Everyone nodded.
"You may have brighten he room. But I will make it darker… then even darker than that!" The Lantern Ghost then begin to launch an attack by using his lantern for a flash attack.
Then charge and lantern smash Jusis and then swirl spin and knock back Laura, Fie and Gaius. Sara charge with reflexes and strike at the Big Lantern Ghost. Yuri then charge with Byleth and both some swift swordmanship. The Big Lantern Ghost then use his Lantern and blast energy attack to push those who are close back. Then The Big Lantern Ghost blow his Lantern and turn off the lights. Bow then slap the lantern to brighten the room, then Alisa and Bernedetta launch arrows onto the Big Lantern Ghost weakness.
"Ow! My head!" He cried.
Byleth cast Thunder Magic onto the Big Lantern Ghost on it weakness and then follow up by Fie. Laura charge in and launch a powerful swing to push it back. Then Machais launch a strong bullet towards the weakness. Then Balthus charge in and then launch a strong strike at the head and Raphael uppercut and flip the Big Lantern Ghost. And then everyone begin an all out attack.
"AIIIYEEEEE!" The Big Lantern Ghost screamed before he collapse. "No… More… NO MOOOOOOORE!" Then he got up and ran away.
(BGM ended)
(Paper Mario ost - Shy Guy's Toy Box)
"Well, that took care of him." Machias said. "But sadly, it is still dark in here."
"Well, at least we still have his Lantern." Gaius said as he pick it up.
"Hey! Get me out of here!" The lantern suddenly spoke.
"What the!?" Gaius exclaimed
"Aah! It's a haunted lantern! Run for it!" Bernedetta exclaimed
"No! I'm what in the lantern! Break me out of here!"
"Okay but how?" Gaius asked.
"I don't know, maybe drop the lantern!"
Gaius shrug and then dropped the lantern, which shattered it and revealed a Lil' Sparky.
"Oh, thank you! I thought I'd never get out of there!"
"It's… a Lil' Sparky?" Luigi asked. "Weird, I thought they never talked."
"Oh, our species does talk! We're just overly shy and like to remain silent."
Luigi sweatdropped. "I see."
"And, what's your name?" Rean asked.
"My name's Watt! I can travel with you guys if you want! I can be really useful!" She said.
"Sure, why not?" Mario said as they all looked at Bow.
"…Oh no! I am not going in some pocket like a savage!" Bow protested. "I'm gonna be staying right here, thank you very much!"
"How exactly is it savage?" Yuri sweatdrop.
"Oh never mind that. Let us be off." Levi sighed.
As they walked toward the other area, they noticed a crack in the wall as a Shy Guy jumped over said wall.
"Oh look. A crack in the wall." Luigi said. "Who should do the honor?"
"Either our bomb friend, or the girl with the great sword or the little one with that white puppet of hers." Yuri suggested.
"Oh! Let me let me!" Bombette pop out of Mario's pocket and then she approached the crack wall and explode, as it destroying it and revealing a bunch of Shy Guys.
"…Uh oh…" One of them said.
"LET'S GET OUT OF HERE!" One of them yelled as they took off running.
"Yeah, run, you cowards! HA!" Bombette laughed as she hopped back into the pocket as they kept going with the Shy Guys screaming, with Watt acting like a light for them in the dark as they kept screaming and poured onto the wall.
"GO GO GO GOOOOOOOOOO!" One of the Shy Guys screamed and then the wall cracked and shattered as they ran in with everyone following them in.
(BGM ended)
(Paper Mario ost - General Guy's March)
"So, you came, did you?" Asked a white Shy Guy with a general cap.
"Who are you?" Rean asked
"I'm General Guy. We're following the orders of King Bowser by guarding the Star long as we keep it secure we have permission to do whatever we want. You hear?!"
"Oh. So then that also means YOU'RE responsible for kidnapping my students?" Byleth asked with a glare.
"Partly yes, but orders came from King Bowser himself. So you're the famous Ashen Demon? You look nothing more than a mere pebble sellsword that can lick the dirt off my boot."
"Well someone awfully cocky, aren't we?" Yuri asked with a tick on his forehead from insulting his boyfriend.
"He sounds like a general alright, and not a good-looking one at that." Sara replied.
"Woman! I have you know I'm far better looking than any of you! You lack the presence of a general! And to make yourself worst, you call yourself a military instructor?! I've heard of this Thors Military School and this Class VII. But all I see are a bunch of small fry privates! Two four eyes who lack muscles and keen senses of a soldier! A boy who lacks even more muscle! He's nothing more than a baby! Then we have a child with some mechanical puppet! The rest of you are passable. But I bet you never train those pathetic excuses of soldiers in the true arts of the military. I would have been a better Instructor than you have! You're a disgrace as a true soldier!"
"Why you son of a-!" Rean growled but Sara stop him.
"Hah! Is that all you got?" Sara asked. "Just so you know. I have way more battle experience than you have. I'm not a soldier, but I'm a Bracer. I've taken a few insults from Heinrich and competition from Neithardt about my lessons. Insulting me is one thing. But insulting my students." Then Sara glared with a presence and pulled out her weapons. "Is something I can't take lightly."
"Instructor…" Alisa trailed off.
"Sara…" Fie said silently.
"In that case, why don't we instructors show this "General" about how we run our class." Byleth said as he step forward and draw out his Sword of the Creator.
(BGM ended)
(Fire Emblem Warriors Three Hopes: The Ashen Demon)
"Besides. I have some score to settle with this general as well as Bowser." Byleth unleash a glare with an intense presence. "Although you were following orders from Bowser, kidnapping my students to force me to surrender… Is something I do not forgive."
"Here here Byleth." Sara smirked and ready to face General Guy. "All right you kids, me and Byleth will deal with General Guy. You focus taking out the Shy Guys, and show them your might!"
"That applies to you all as well! Show them that you had what it takes to overcome anything!"
"Yes, Instructor/Professor!" The students rallied and brought out their weapons.
"You think you can beat me!? I'm a General! I don't care who you all are! My troops will not be bested by the likes of privates! Soldiers!"
"Class VII/My students." Sara and Byleth called out
"CHARGE!" The three leaders yelled as both side charge in and clash.
General Guys hop into his tank and then begin to fire lighting from his bolt, Sara and Byleth dodge it and then charge towards General Guy's tank. General Guy launch some bullet bills at then but then Sara lighting charge and strike through it as it explode. Byleth then launch swift jab and then slashes at the tank. General Guy's tank took some damage, then General Guy launched several Bom-ombs towards Byleth who cast El-wind to blow them back. Then Sara lighting strikes all directions at the tank.
General Guy Growl from the impact. "That hurt! Where'd you learn to fight? You must be cheating!"
"Ha! You sound like a sore loser!" Sara taught. "I thought you were tougher general? You aren't even fighting like a man."
"Grrrrr! How dare you insult my honor! I don't need this take to fight you!" General Guy then pop out of his tank and then draw his sword. "En garde!"
Then General Guy then clash with Sara and then switch as Byleth strikes next. General Guy took damage and then General Guy took some jab attacks following up with some wide slash. But Byleth parries with it and throws General Guy off guard. Sara took this change and follow up and then use her Craft: Thunder Vortex and strike. General Guy took damage and then brought out a Bill Blaster and shot out Bullet Bills. Both Byleth and Sara repel the Bullet Bills as they dodge and counter attack. And then General Guy charge in and clash with Byleth in a sword duel. Both sides continue to clash, Byleth swiftly dodge then reverse grip and strike General Guy but he blocks but pushed back. Sara strike lighting all over General Guy and then clash with him with speed. General Guy was no match until she deflect his sword, then follow up with a kick in the face. General Guy flinch from the face kick, then brought out a spear.
"I AM FAR FROM FINISHED!" General Guy roared and then charge in with speed and push Sara and Byleth back. Then General Guy swirl and then launch some jab attacks towards Byleth and Sara. Both of them dodge and then Byleth grab the spear in time, then begin to use his strength and then toss General Guy off his spear. General Guy then got back up. "I know hand-to-hand combat! I can still beat you!" General Guy declared
But Byleth use his Sword of the Creator whip to charge at General Guy who dodge and charge at Byleth. Sara got in front of him and block the attack then strike, but then General Guy head butt Sara to push her back. Byleth shed his sword then fight hand to hand with General Guy. As General Guy launch his combat technique at Byleth. He block it with his hand and then counter it with a powerful blow on General Guy's mask and send him flying and crash to the wall, even knock several Shy Guys on his way. Once the dust is clear. Byleth approached General Guy with the Sword of the Creator in hand and pointed his blade at General Guy said.
"I have a message I want you to send to your king. Tell him that you should NEVER kidnap my students. And that I'm coming for you." Byleth said and then use his Sublime Heaven on General Guy, then whip grab General Guy and drag him closer to Byleth and then launch a powerful uppercut and send General Guy into the sky.
"I'LL BE BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK!" General Guy screamed as he was launched out of the Toy Box and into the sky out of Toad Town, followed by a shining star in the sky.
(BGM ended)
"RUN AWAY! HE'S A DEMON!" The Shy Guy yelled and he and the other Shy Guys ran away in fear of Byleth's strength.
"That should let Bowser think a second time." Byleth said and shed his sword.
"Woohoo! Nice! I gotta say, we make an interesting team." Sara chuckled and then she high five Byleth.
"Well… that was amazing and frightening." Alisa said. "Your boyfriend truly is something else." Alisa turn to Yuri.
"That's my man for you. When it comes to taking his job seriously, knows how much he cares for them and protect them." Yuri chuckled.
"As expected from our Professor." Edelgard said in Byleth's pocket.
"Your Professor swordsmanship is certainly different." Jusis said.
"Indeed. It would be an honor to duel him." Laura nodded
"I had a feeling you'll say that." Felix said in Byleth's pocket.
"In any case, we should get our Star Spirit now." Gaius said as something came from General Guy's location and then the card of Muskular appeared.
"Time to set him fr-" "I think not. I'm sorry to say but I won't allow that to happen!" A new voice came in.
(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Law of the Battlefield)
Suddenly some slash projections towards the group appeared as the group back up and then appeared Duvalie.
"What the hell!?" Balthus exclaimed
"I thought I sense another presence here." Yuri muttered.
"Duvalie? You're here?" Rean asked
"You know her? I take it Is she an Enforcer?" Byleth asked.
"Well she isn't an Enforcer per say." Laura answered. "But she is from the society."
"That is correct. A pleasure to meet you, Mario bros. You as well, Ashen Demon and his students." Duavlie said with a grin on her face. I'm afraid I've come to thoroughly put a damper on your rescue of the Star Spirit. I hope you don't mind. Although I'm very well acquainted with Class VII, I should introduce myself to the rest of you."
"Excuse me." Ingrid and Ashe came out of Byleth's pocket. "Are you by any chance a Knight?"
"That's correct. I'm a proud and head knight of the Stalritter, Duvalie the Swift!"
"Duvalie the Swift? Wow, that's an impressive title! Why do they call you the Swift?" Ashe asked
"Well since you're so well-mannered and respectful, I suppose I can tell you. As I said before, I'm the head knight of the Stalritter, an esteemed group led by Ouroboros' Seven Anguis in all her glory. It is the teaching of my lord that I've earn my respectful title. My swordsmanship by my lords guidance is too swift for the naked eye."
"That sounds incredible!" Ingrid praised.
"A knight who's swordmanship is too swift for the naked eye… truly amazing!" Ashe added
"Ha! Well of course it's amazing! I am a proud knight of my lord." Duvalie said with pride.
"Ugh, are you done yet?" Felix came out next. "Your name is Duvalie the Swift and your swordsmanship is unrivaled with speed? You sound like a worthy opponent."
"And who pray tell are you?"
"Felix Hugo Fraldarius. Although student I may be, I'm also a swordsman like my Instructor. You claim to be the swiftest when it comes to a sword?" Felix then draw his sword and ready his swordsman pose. "Then I'll be looking forward on seeing your swordsmanship myself. And beating you in the progress"
"Why you cheeky little-" Duavlie growled.
"And there he does again…" Ingrid sighed with a palm face.
"Well this is Felix we're talking about." Ashe said.
"If that is the case, then I wish to join the fight as well." Laura said as she walk up next to Felix. "I too wish to face you as well Duvalie, may I have the honor of matching this match with you?"
"And if you're going to stand in our way, then we have no choice but to defeat you in battle!" Rean said as everyone else draw our their weapons.
"Ha! You think you can beat me just because you got your own little squad?" Duvalie growled. "Well, allow me to prove you wrong!" Then she raise her sword. "Come forth! Vanguard F3-Sleipnir!"
Then Several archaisms appeared.
"What the-!?" Balthus exclaimed
"Monsters? No… what are they?" Yuri asked
"They're called Archaisms. Fighting machines. But these look different from the one Bleublanc had." Byleth explained.
"I see… Then in that case. Hey Babe, why don't we join them against the Knight?"
"Of course, besides, I'm interested in seeing her skills at best. We'll handle her. The rest of you deal with those machines!" Byleth said to everyone else
"Got it, but be careful!" Rean nodded
(BGM ended)
(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Severe Blow)
"So I'm not only facing the Arseid girl again, but an arrogant student, the Ashen Demon and some pretty boy? Fine. I'm interested in seeing what you're capable, Ashen Demon. I'll be sure to teach that arrogant student of yours a lesson a thing or four! While gaining my own swift victory against the Arseid girl! Now, come at me with all that you have!" Duvalie pointed her sword at her opponent. "I am the head knight of the Stalritter, Duvalie the Swift… and I shall defeat every one of you!"
"We'll see about that!" Laura respond.
"Show me what you're capable, Duvalie the Swift!" Felix added
The Head Knight of the Stalritter: Duvalie the Swift
Goombario peeked out of Mario's pocket. "Wait! Let me get a good reading on her!" Goombario then look into Duvalie in his tattle log. "Okay her name is Duvalie the Swift, the head of the Stalritter lead by the Seventh Anguis of Ouroboros. She has 50 HP, Attack power of 5, and has 2 defence. Oh boy, she sounds really dangerous! And she pack a punch while being swift at the same time! Be careful with her S-Craft, she'll do more damage to all of you if you're not careful!"
"If you're done getting information about me, then I suggest you stop talking and start fighting!" Duvalie said.
"Oh yeah, it also said she's a hothead too."
"What was that?!"
"Good luck you guys!" Goombario went back into Mario's pocket.
And then the battle begin as Duvalie launch a swift slash with Laura as they swing their swords, then join with Felix, Yuri, and Byleth in the clash of skills and speed. Duvalie held on her own and then launch a wide slash to push Felix back. But then he counters and counterattack with a downward slash but Duvalie block it with her shield. Then Laura followed up and with some powerful slashes and slam. While Byleth and Yuri charge in and launch several swift combo attacks on Duvalie. Duavlie uses her Craft: Flame Brand and then strikes at them. Then Byleth swirl his sword and charged in and strike, Duavalie was pushed back at first, then Yuri charge in and then had a swift battle with Duvalie, as they were both locks in combat.
Yuri backflip to catch Duvalie off guard, then follow up with Felix's clashes. Felix let out some strikes onto Duvalie as Duvalie did in return. Then Duvalie use her shield and push Felix back and then launch herself with a strong swift attack as Felix block it but push through. Laura launches her Craft and strike Duvalie. Duvalie then use Storm Brand on Felix and Laura. Then Byleth charge in and clash with Duavalie with swift sills with the sword. Proven to be equals. Duvalie launches a speed slash to Byleth, but Yuri block it and parry with Duvalie who quickly recovered. Then Yuri and Byleth clash with Duvalie together and join with Laura and Felix with swift and battle. While Duvalie was having some trouble, she was able to hold her ground. Byleth step on her armor boots which cause her unbalance and then follow up with a punch on the cheek to throw Duvalie off guard. Then Duvalie growled and then begin to use her S-Craft on them.
Soon, Laura begin to use her S-Craft in return. As Yuri use his Finesse combat arts and then managed to do heavy damage to Duvalie. Felix did the same, and Byleth Windsweep broke through Duvalie's form. Duvalie growled and then launch herself with afterimages and then attempted to strike at everyone. But then Byleth close his eyes and calm his mind. Then open them and use Subline Heaven and deal heavy damage to Duvalie. Yuri then follow up and launched several strikes at Duvalie, appearing behind her and then phantom slashes strike her. And then Felix charge in and then launch several phantom slashes and then reappeared over Duvalie then created his own afterimage and then strike at Duvalie together, Causing Duvalie to scream in pain as she roll over to the ground, then got back up but fell on her knees.
"This… is impossible…" Duvalie groaned.
(BGM ended)
(Resuming Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Law of the Battlefield)
When Duvalie was defeated, So did her Archaism exploded as Balthus and the rest of Class VII appeared to be fine while the rest were tired.
"Phew… that was a tough fight…" Ashe panted.
"I'll say… I never felt this exhausted before…" Ingrid panted.
"Ooh… why did I get dragged into this?" Bernedetta frowned.
"Man for some sort of monster, they sure are tough." Raphael said.
"Raphael, they're not monsters… Still… is this what you guys have been training this whole time?" Ingrid asked
"Not exactly but we been through several live combat to get this far." Rean answered
Felix chuckled. "I had to admit. You're pretty good. Those techniques of yours… I wonder if I can learn that too. You're a worthy opponent after all."
"She certainly wasn't tired from the last time we fought her." Laura said.
"So this is what the Swift is capable off…" Yuri said.
"I agreed. Her speed rivals that of Catherine. Perhaps I should thank her for the sparring match." Byleth nodded
"UGGGGGH! I can't believe this!" Duvalie shout in frustration. "I clearly underestimated the Ashen Demon and the other one! Lost again to the Arseid is annoying… but now to this cheeky punk? Ugh! I can't tell which makes me madder!"
"Oh quit complaining would you." Felix said. "Your swordsmanship is impressive, there's no doubt about it. I did learn a few things about your swordsmanship as well. Although I have yet to reach your level, I'm looking forward to sparing with you again. And this time, it will be one-on-one in equal foot."
Laura chuckled. "Well said Felix."
"Ugh! I had enough of that!" Duvalie got up and then activated her teleportation technique. "You may have won this battle, but I will not repeat the same mistake again! Just you wait!" Then she teleported away.
(BGM ended)
"Well, she certainly a prideful one." Ingrid said.
"Yeah, she was one powerful Knight. I'm curious about who her Lord is through." Ashe said.
"And now with her out of the way, the Star Spirit shouldn't kept waiting." Byleth said. "Come on. Everyone."
As everyone nodded. Mario touch the card.
(Paper Mario ost - Kingdom of Chaos)
The spell that binds the Star Spirit begin to break as it spins. Freeing Muskular as he regain his form.
"So this is the famous Star Spirit?" Yuri asked as he look surprised.
"Damn. Talk about actually being a star." Balthus said.
"My, how lovely." Mercedes said.
"Wait, is it me or does he have muscles?" Raphael asked
"I never knew Star Spirits are actually stars." Bernedetta said
"Thank you all for saving me. Let's get out of here, shall we?" Muskular smiled as everyone nodded.
(BGM ended)
Meanwhile in Peach's castle...
(Paper Mario ost - Hang in There, Peach!)
"Looks like those guards had finally stop paying attention to us." Alfin said as she notice. "You know what that means girls?
"Another sneak out, Your Highness?" Elise sighed.
"Of course! After all, we're very bored here! Plus we might find any new clues for the next Star Spirit."
"Alfin is right. And Bowser didn't notice anything which is good news to us. Although I can't say the same thing to Crow." Peach said.
"That is true. Still, I don't think he and or any of the soldiers are there." Elise said.
"Well, it's worth the shot, Shall we ladies?" Alfin giggled.
The girls nodded and then begin to use the secret passage again and then begin to escape from the same route and then headed to the area.
(BGM ended)
(Paper Mario ost - Stealthy Snoop)
They walked out, sneaking around for information to send to the group, and as they did, they wandered into a room… which had Gourmet Guy in there, oddly enough.
(BGM paused)
(Paper Mario ost - Hang in there Peach!)
"Urp… Huh? Who are you?" Asked the Gourmet Guy
"We could ask you that. Who are you?" Alfin asked
"Well everyone calls me Gourmet Guy for some reason. Wait… pink dress… gold hair… Ahh… You're Princess Peach, aren't you? And the rest are your friends. I guess I'd better report you to King Bowser. You guys aren't supposed to leave your room. Then again, I AM pretty hungry. Tell you what. I'll keep this between us if you can make me something really delicious "
"Oh? What are you interested?" Alfin asked.
"Oh! How about a cake?" Peach suggest. "I'm very good at baking. I bake for Mario all the time."
"Ooh! Sounds like fun. Maybe you should bake a cake for Rean, Elise." Alfin smirked
"Y-Your Highness!" Elise exclaimed as she blushed.
"Oh wait… but how do we bake the cake?" Alfin asked.
"Well, there's a kitchen one floor below us. It's Five-star! You girls can cook there!" The Gourmet guy answered then pulled out a key. "Here, you'll need this. This key will open the door that leads downstairs. Now you can get into the kitchen. Be sure not to get caught. There are plenty of guards downstairs too."
"Well do! And we'll be sure to bring you some extra meal for this." Alfin wink.
"All right ladies, let us be off to the kitchen." Elise smiled.
"Right!" Peach and Alfin nodded
(BGM ended)
(Paper Mario ost - Stealthy Scoop)
And so the girls begin to exit the room and then sneak past the guards, unlock the door below. Then begin to walk downstairs and then begin to sneak past some guards again and then enter the kitchen.
(BGM ended)
(Resuming Paper Mario ost - Hang in There Peach!)
Then the girls arrived in the kitchen.
"Oooh. Look at all the ingredient here." Alfin cheered. "Looks like we have everything we need."
"Okay girls, what should we make first?" Peach asked.
"Hmm… I would say the cake would be first." Elise answered.
"And maybe after that, we can make something else for the dear Gourmet Guy to eat as a side." Alfin giggled.
"Sounds like a plan. Ready to help me Twink?" Peach asked
"Of course. Let's get cooking girls!" Twink cheered
-30 minutes later-
"We're baaack!~" Alfin called out and holding an Erebonian Dish.
"And the Strawberry shortcake is also ready." Peach called out as Elise arrived with a drink too.
"Oh! I've been waiting for so long! I've wasted away to nothing!" Gourmet Guy said.
"Oh don't be silly. All that waiting is over." Alfin giggled.
"We hope it is to your liking." Elise smiled
"Thank you! You girls are so kind." Gourmet guy cooed and then he began eating it… and he dropped his utensils. "Oh! Oooooh! OOOOOOOOOH! DELICIOOOOOOOUS! THIS IS WAY TOO DELICIOUS!" He yelled as he began to bounce off the walls once again with the three of them sweatdropping.
"Well, that's one way to enjoy it." Twink said and then eventually, Gourmet Guy calmed down.
"Phew, that was so enjoyable, your highnesses!" He said. "I haven't felt this way since… well, ever! To show my gratitude, I'll tell you that one of the Seven Star Spirits is held inside Mt. Lavalava at Lavalava Island. The Island is to the south. You should tell the Mario bros, Class VII and their allies. Oh, one more thing. There's also a very nasty lava Piranha guarding it. They might need to be careful with this one. I really don't dislike the Mario bros, Class VII, or their allies. In fact, there's this one guy among their group I like. He was a muscle one. I didn't get his name though, but he sure is a friendly food-loving guy. I hope I can see him again. And that's why I'm telling you this." Then he walk away.
"Oh my! Things are turning for the better!" Alsin cheered.
"So the next Star Spirits is in Mt. Lavalava on Lavalava island? Interesting." Elise hummed
"Twink, can you tell Mario, Class VII, and their friends this? Oh, and they need to be careful inside the volcano too?" Peach asked.
"You got it! They really do need this information after all." Twink nodded as he begin to leave out the window, I'll be back I promise."
"Well, let's head back to the room before anyone gets suspicious." Elise said.
"Right, otherwise, things will get bad." Afin nodded
"What's with all the noise out there?! Keep in down in there!" Kammy's voice shout out as she's getting close.
"Uh-oh! Hide!" Peach exclaimed as they hide under the table.
(BGM ended)
(Paper Mario ost - Kammy Koopa)
Kammy Koopa then walk in the room and then begin to looking around while giving the girls a chance to escape.
"No one's in here? But I could have sworn there was someone in here…" Kammy muttered as the girls escape in time.
Ha! Never kidnap Byleth's student! And the girls are having fun playing house. Wait... is it call house?