Calvin found himself in front of Peach's castle upon emerging from the pipe. He walked inside and looked at a few pictures on the wall. They were all of Mario and Luigi preforming heroic acts. They were remembered...so why wasn't he?
(Sung to the tune of "Go the Distance")
Calvin: I have often dreamed
That maybe someday
I'll be a hero
And be remembered
Where the crowds will cheer
When they see my face
After horrible villains
Were left by me dismembered
I'll be there someday
Can't I go the distance?
Will I find my way?
Why can't I be strong?
I wish I could
And I think I should
Be able to go the distance
And be right where I belong
On that note, he jumped into a different pipe and found himself back home. He looked into the gym and saw Kevin preforming a few great sports tricks in front of an audience of cheering kids.
"Plank wants you to sign him!" called Johnny. It was at that moment, Calvin knew that someday HE would be the one in front of the crowd, signing Plank.
Calvin: A hero I'll be
I can go the distance
And when trouble comes
I will save my friends
I don't care how far
I can go the distance
And I'll be famous
Be known as smart, not dumb
Calvin sat in bed that night when camp was over. He had told Hobbes about his time in the Mushroom Kingdom, and how he wanted to be a hero. "...I mean, you've seen what I've done in the Kingdom!"
"I've heard all your rants. If I help you, will it shut you up?"
"Maybe."
Hobbes thought for a long time and then came up with an idea. "I know a guy," he said. "He can help you. There's no camp tomorrow, so we'll go in the morning."
"Can we go tonight?"
"No."
"Why not?"
"Because I'm tired."
"When I'm a hero, I'll use you as a punching bag."
"You realize that I'm trying to help you."
"It would help if we went tonight."
"Just go to sleep."
There was a pause.
"If you love me, you'll take me now."
"No."
And the next morning, they set off in their wagon, riding down a steep slope into the huge woods near Calvin's house. It was a sunny day, and Calvin knew that he would soon be a hero!
Calvin: I will beat the odds
I can go the distance
I will face the world
Fearless, proud and strong
The bad guys I'll prod
When I go the distance
And I'll be up there with the heros
That's where I belong!