A/N: Alright, now, let's see if this works. . . (is playing SM 64, and goes to the cannon and shoots at the window, then hits it and falls to the ground. In the process, she loses half her health.) O.o Okay, so it doesn't work. BITE ME!!!! (sweatdrops) Oh well, here's the next chapter.

The Other Prisoner: Chapter 4: The Final Battle

Mario's POV:

I land in yet another arena. But something about this one's different. Bowser's across the way, standing on a platform. The pipes are leading up to a star, and inside is a certain figure. I can't get a good look cause it's too high.

Must be Link. . .

Bowser cackles. "Welcome, Mario. I'm glad you're here, for you're to fall at the mercy of my new power!"

Suddenly, he grows twice his size and power pulses through his body. I can hear Link scream in pain.

This definitely isn't good. . .

The one good thing is that Bowser stayed rooted on the platform, unable to move. I run to the other side of him, dodging his humongous fire blasts. I try to lift him by the tail, but he's too heavy! I can't lift him at all!

What now!?

I look up at the star and suddenly get an idea. Since Link is the source of Bowser's new power, all I have to do is free him from that prison of his, and Bowser will be back to normal. From there on, it'll be easy.

Now how do I get up there. . .?

Link's POV:

Arrgh!! I can't take this pain!

Stupid Bowser. . . I can't believe this is why he captured me! Just to try and defeat his rival!

I hope he gets what he deserves. . .

I can see Mario darting around, dodging attacks. He's actually quite short, wearing boots, overalls, and a red shirt and cap. I can't get a good look at him, though. He's too far down.

Suddenly, he runs in behind Bowser, and jumps on the shell from spike to spike, scaling higher and higher. He then jumped to one of the pipes- My, he's quite a jumper. After dodging a giant claw swipe from Bowser, he begins to climb up the pipe.

He's coming up here to save me!

He jumps up and with a lot of strength, kicks the glass star. It shatters, and the pain ceases. I close my eyes, fearing to hit the ground, but I can feel Mario grab me by the waist and glide down to the floor, landing nicely as if he could fly. I can hear Bowser growl as it was obvious he lost his "new power." Mario lays me down on the cold stone. I open my eyes look up at him.

He has a round face. In fact, everything about his face is round- Round nose, large, round, blue eyes, round, red cap with his initial on it. Underneath that mustache, I could see a soft smile.

"You okay?" he asks in a strange accent.

I simply nod.

"Good," He looks back at Bowser, who's back to normal, yelling in frustration, then turns back to me. "You wait here. I'll go take care of Bowser!" He then runs over to fight the monster. He grabs Bowser by the tail, spins him around, and throws him at one of the many spiked bombs. It blows up, and Bowser collapsed. He was defeated.

Fatigue washes over me, and I lose consciousness. . .

A/N: I know, it's kinda short. But the last one is longer! I promise! REVIEW!!!!!!! . . .please?