Chapter 4 is here! Chapter 4 is here!
Game Watch: Yay! Chapter 4!
Falco: (Sulking)
Game Watch: What's wrong Falco?
Falco: That was my favorite drum set…WHY DID YOU TELL MEWTWO TO DESTROY IT!
If you didn't bring it in, it wouldn't have been destroyed. Game Watch, disclaim and disclaim only!
Game Watch: …RoyalFanatic does not own us, because we're owned by Nintendo. She does own this story, however.
Hmmm…nothing spoiled…good job Game Watch.
Game Watch: (Smiles)
Xiao-Darkcloud, your wish is my command. Falco, if you would.
Falco: On with the chapter! 8D
Next to the entrance of Toad Town is a green warp pipe. Wide enough for a human to go through, it leads to the home of the famous Mario Brothers. Although they are famous, it is for different reasons. Mario Mario is the Mushroom Kingdom's hero, and he protects it well. Luigi Mario is Toad Town's number one singer, and he has actually started a band with his two closest friends, Mario agreeing to be the band manager.
A toad, who sits by the pipe, listens blissfully as music emits from the warp pipe. After it ends, the toad, which goes by the name of Rocky, jumps into the pipe.
After popping up, he observes his surroundings. The Mario's pad, or house, whatever you want to call it, was right in front of him, the music coming from the backyard. Rocky runs around the house into the backyard.
A platform made of brick is in the center of the yard, with three people on it. A man in green holds a microphone, tapping his foot to an unknown beat in his head, a green yoshi holds a rock guitar, waiting for the singer's signal to start playing again, and a blue falcon humanoid sits behind a drum set. He is obviously tired of waiting for the signal, for he starts up a solo, beating the drums and cymbals senseless. After finishing, Rocky and the yoshi clap.
"Bravo! Bravo!" Rocky cried.
"Not bad, Falco," the yoshi said, smiling. Falco snorted.
"Easy guys, we can't fight in front of the fans," the singer, who you should know by, now, is Luigi, said. He turned to Rocky. "May I help you?"
"Um…I was just listening, and I wanted to hear another song, if that's okay with you guys…" Rocky said, praying he wasn't too blunt. Luigi smiled.
"If you wish to hear another song, then you may. Yoshi, Falco, on my count. One, two, a-one two three four…"
As the band began another song, the scene fades and shines back on Roy, Kirby, and Dr. Mario. Roy is taking in the castle town; he has never left the Mushroom Kingdom before, and the marketplace was so much different than it and his own kingdom. Roy frowned; he did not wish to think about that place, or his past. He hated it, and refused to tell anyone, the only exception being Dr. Mario.
"We're here," Kirby said, snapping Roy back to reality. They had stopped in front of what was obviously was a smith shop. "Bowser's Smithy: the best in Hyrule." The three enter the shop.
They entered the front of the shop. There were chairs and tables strewn around the place, and the desk with the rupee counter. The door to the back was behind the desk, and it was, of course, closed. However, the room was occupied; Roy said nothing as he observed a giant reptile and another human, a blue-haired swordsman, talking. Kirby grinned widely.
"I'm back!" he shouted. The two turned to face the three.
"Well, well, what do you know? Kirby's back with customers!" The reptile said, smiling. "I'm Bowser, owner of this smithy. How may I help you?"
"My weapon, the Sword of Seals, was brought here by Nana and Popo of the Climber's Smithy to be finished," Roy said. "I'm um…here to pick it up."
"Hmm…ah yes, we have received a sword from Popo just recently. I'm afraid it's still not done yet, but if you wish, you can stay; it shouldn't take too long."
"Thank you," Roy said, nodding to Bowser. His gaze turned to Kirby, who walked up to the swordsman and bowed. "You're his master?" he asked, trying to start a conversation. The swordsman smiled.
"Afraid I am," he said, ignoring Kirby's five second scowl. Roy laughed.
"So, you're an ice user? I heard they all perished."
"Go figure, right? Yeah, it's true. I'm not only the last ice user on this planet, but I'm also the last Ice Worshipper."
"It's a pretty interesting tale," Bowser said, smiling. Roy sat down by the desk.
"What happened?" Roy asked, curious.
"You know all about the Worshipper families, right?" Bowser asked. Roy nodded.
"Yeah, I'm from a family of Fire Worshippers."
"Fire, eh? Better be careful," Bowser said, smirking at the swordsman. He turned back to Roy. "Well, around here, people get paranoid, thinking the Worshipper families think other users are inferior, that the families will try to destroy them. He used to be a prince, this one here," he said, ruffling the swordsman's hair. "but was blamed for a mass murder of ice users."
"That's horrible!" Roy said, frowning. "Do you know who really did it?"
"The royal court was actually at fault, and in order to clear their suspicion, they blamed him. People were paranoid, and the king, his own father, believed the court, exiling his only son. It's something all the neighboring kingdoms, including our own Hyrule, talk about to this very day."
"I hope to clear my name, someday," the swordsman said, frowning. He then smiled. "I don't think I introduced myself yet. My name is Marth, ex-prince and Princess Zelda's bodyguard."
"My name's Roy. I'm a traveling warrior who now lives in the Mushroom Kingdom. This is Dr. Mario," he said, beckoning the doctor over. The doctor walked over and sat next to Roy.
"So this is the Mario's clone?" Marth asked, looking at the doctor. Roy looked confused.
"You guys know?" he asked. Bowser smiled.
"You hear things," he said. Roy still looked confused. "We heard from Princess Zelda."
"I see," Roy said. Bowser continued looking at Roy.
"So what about you? You never told us about yourself."
"I…would prefer not to talk," Roy said, knowing that this was going to happen. Kirby looked confused.
"Why not?" he asked.
"I…just don't…" Roy said, his face getting red. Bowser and Marth nodded.
"If it's too hard to talk about, we won't force you," Marth said.
"Yeah, just be careful if you ever decide to go to the castle," Bowser said, smiling.
"Huh? Why?" Roy asked.
"Hyrule's hero, Link. He has to know everything about everyone who decides to step in there. He'll never leave you alone."
"I'll be careful," Roy said, just as the door opened. Game Watch stepped out, holding the Sword of Seals.
"It's done!" Game Watch said, handing it Bowser. Marth stood up as Roy received his weapon.
"Speaking of the castle, I better get back before I'm not noticed. It was nice meeting you Roy. Enjoy Hyrule. Come, Kirby."
"Coming!" Kirby said, and the two left the smithy. Roy inspected his blade and put it away.
"Marth's a nice person," he said. Bowser nodded.
"Nice, dedicated to his work, he's one of a kind. A good friend, and an even greater fighter," he said. He watched Roy and Dr. Mario leave. He headed to the back of the shop, with Game Watch behind him.
Luigi: Long. See, told you this would make up for the last chapter!
Marth: One of a kind, I like that! (Smiles)
Luigi: I'm sure you readers are wondering what kind of music my band plays. Well, we play Rock and Roll, so anytime we play, just insert your favorite rock song. RoyalFanatic doesn't want to put a specific song because she knows people are stupid and someone will flame her, so you decide for yourself what we play, so everyone's happy.
Marth: Review for more flowers!