Chapter 5: Calling the Snake

(Cassopolis)

Boss Cass and Karlos were working on an upgraded version of the Meteor Beacon. This one looked like it had more modern technology put into it and seemed sturdier than the one Duke Cass built 1,000 years ago.

Karlos- Pulling meteors to fall from the sky…this seems a bit risky…

Boss Cass- Don't be going soft on me, Karlos!

Karlos- I'm not. It's just creating a new ice age can cause some damage to us as well, not just those mammals in Southern Rivers.

Boss Cass- Relax. I've improved Duke Cass' design and now we'll be able to have a ability to summon any size meteor we want and have it land anywhere we want instead of having a random meteor fall in a random location. This means we'll have more control.

Karlos- I still have a bad feeling about the damage that this will do to the planet.

Suddenly, an alarm goes off and a computer screen shows a helicopter was heading for Cassopolis. But Boss Cass seemed to recognize it.

Boss Cass- Looks like that troublesome orange rat is on to my plans! But how did he know to come here to Cassopolis?

Karlos- I think I see that angel there with Ty.

Boss Cass- Shit! Another member of the Super Mario Brothers' Team to annoy me! That goddess he works for must've informed them about that meteor that fell after we turned on Duke Cass' old Meteor Beacon. Karlos, bring that new and improved Meteor Beacon to the roof and set everything up. I'll be right back.

Karlos- Uh…Where are you going, sir?

Boss Cass- Ty has brought in that brainless cupid along with him. I'm going to request some backup as well. And I think I know just the serpent for this job.

(In the skies above Cassopolis)

Duke was flying the helicopter while Ty, Pit, Dark Pit, and Sly were riding it as it was heading for Cassopolis.

Viridi (telepathically to everyone)- Remember, it is imperative that you stop Boss Cass before he causes any more meteors to fall! It took weeks to repair the damage done to the planet when Duke Cass attempted to make it rain meteors and it will take weeks to fix the damage Boss Cass has just done!

Dark Pit- We get it! Stop the meteors from falling again!

Pit- But did we have to take this slow-moving helicopter? I'm sure Pittoo and I can get to Cassopolis faster by flying.

Dark Pit- Don't call me that!

Palutena (telepathically to Pit)- You know the power of flight only lasts for five minutes without burning your wings. And besides, you both don't want to be flying in this bad of a blizzard. You'll most likely freeze out there.

Duke- Sorry to interrupt, sir, but we're about to approach Boss Cass' towers. We could encounter resistance soon.

Ty- No worries, mate. I'm sure we're ready for anything Boss Cass and throw at us.

(Cassopolis)

Boss Cass was standing at a videophone and was making a call.

Boss Cass- She had better pick up. And don't worry, because I won't be turned to stone since this is a video call and not face to face.

However, after a moment or two, someone answered Boss Cass' call. It was Medusa, however, she was apparently having this green stuff covering her face, cucumber slices placed over her eyes, and most of her snakes were coiled around hair curlers.

Medusa- I'm coming! I'm coming! Who's calling?! And it better be good for interrupting my facial!

Boss Cass- GHAWWW!

Then Medusa removed one cucumber from her eye and looked at the screen.

Medusa- Boss Cass?

Boss Cass- Yes…you see…

Medusa- Did you just scream in terror at the sight of me?

Boss Cass- Uh…No…in fact, I'd say you're looking as beautiful as ever!

Medusa momentarily glared at Boss Cass.

Medusa- What do you want, Boss Cass? I'm kind of busy.

Boss Cass- Ok, I'll get to the point. I'm working on a new plan and I could use some help.

Medusa- Look, I know we're both part of Bowser's Team, but I don't have time to get involved in your silly little schemes.

Boss Cass- Actually, I'm asking you to help fend off some unwelcomed guests. You see, Ty and Pit are approaching my tower and…

Medusa- Pit…Pit is there?! Ok, I guess I can make time to deal with pretty Palutena's little errand boy. Just give me five minutes to get dressed and clean myself off.