The Dreaded Kegora is Free

Bowser and Kammy walk over to Peach's Castle during the night, and sneak into the castle, "all right where is he?" Bowser whispered.

"Well he's most likely to be at the base of the castle," Kammy whispered in response. They made there way to the basement; then to the door, "what is your wish?" Kegora asked.

"I wish to be… all powerful!" Bowser said. Bowser started changing the spikes on his shell got bigger his muscles grew his shell was black, his hair grew, and his tail grew longer, "your wish has been granted," Kegora said, "I'm free!" The castle started shaking Bowser and Kammy left they watched as the roof crumbled when Kegora came out, "where are you Phantom!" the demon roared as he flew off, just then Mario, Luigi, and Peach ran out, "he escaped!" Peach cried out.

"Gahahaha!" Bowser laughed. The three turned around, "Peach go hide somewhere!" Mario ordered and Peach ran to the woods hiding behind a bush, "you did this!" Mario pointed a finger at Bowser.

"One last battle Mario lets go!" Bowser growled. Mario and Luigi ran towards Bowser, Luigi jumped up to kick him Bowser grabbed his leg and tossed him into the castle wall some ruins toppled him, "this fight is just me and you!"

"Let's get this over with!" Mario charged Bowser, Bowser grabbed Mario, pounded him to the ground. Mario moved right before Bowser punched the ground, Mario grabbed his tail, "that old trick isn't going to work," Bowser laughed. Bowser threw Mario then put his foot on Mario's chest, "come on, Mario! Get up!" Bowser laughed. Bowser blew black fire from his mouth, killing Mario, "well done Lord Bowser!" Kammy cheered.

"It was nothing," Bowser said. They both left, Peach woke up, "where am I?" the town was destroyed. She got up and ran over to Mario's dead body, "NO!" she cried. Peach looked over to a pile of bricks moving, "my head!" Luigi said distressed.

"Luigi!" Peach ran over to him, "you're alive!"

"Barely," Luigi said weakly, "what happen? Where's Mario?"

"He's over there," Peach said slowly pointing to Mario's body. Luigi quickly got up to see his dead brother, "no…" he whispered.

"What do we do?" Peach asked.

"Frankly!" Luigi responded.

"Pardon?"

"The professor, professor Frankly he could help," Luigi paused to think, "he must know how to defeat the demon, but we have to leave now!" Luigi and Peach ran off, hours later they arrived at Rogue Port, they both ran to Frankly's House. Luigi knocked on the door, "who is it?" a voice asked.

"Luigi and Peach," Luigi responded.

"Come in." Peach and Luigi walked in, "we need your help," Luigi said.

"I am always ready to help you," Frankly said eagerly. Just then there was a loud roar, "can it be?" Frankly whispered, "No it can't! Kegora is free!"

"That's what we need help with," Peach said.

"Hurry! We must go now!" Frankly got some books "grab those and follow me!" Luigi and Peach grabbed a stack of books; they followed Frankly outside where everyone was running wild as Kegora approached. The three went down a pipe and soon the whole town followed, they ran to the underground town, "where are you Phantom!" the demon roared. The people of Rogue Port herd the demon pass by; people whispered looking around, "this is not good," Frankly said sadly.

"What is it?" Luigi asked.

"With Kegora free he will change the world and get his revenge," Frankly responded.

"There must be something we can do," Peach said desperately.

"We could look for Phantom," Frankly suggested, "Phantom was born in Twilight Town." Frankly, Peach and Luigi headed to Twilight Town, "this place is so… gloomy," Peach examined when they arrived. They walked to the major's house, "whose there?" he asked when they entered.

"We need to ask you some questions," Frankly came forward.

"Questions eh? Well ok."

"Do you know anything about Phantom?"

"Phantom, ah yes you mean Piccolo Alter."

"His name is Piccolo?" Luigi asked.

"Yes that is his real name; he was nicknamed Phantom because of his special powers."

"Do you know where he is?" Peach asked.

"Unfortunately I don't he never told anyone where he was going," the major responded.

"Now what will we do?" Peach asked.

"A fortune teller," Luigi responded, "there's one under Rogue Port named Murlee."

"Yes that could work," Frankly mused. The group left to under Rogue Port and to a small hut a woman with blond hair and green eyes sat at a round table with a ball in the center, "is there something you three need?" she asked in a soft voice.

"We are looking for someone, his name is Piccolo Alter," Luigi responded.

"Ah Phantom just wait I will find him." The table glowed blue and the ball flashed, "I see Phantom in a mansion deep in a dark forest, in Toad Town."

"How much do I pay?" Peach asked.

"No charge for you princess," Murlee said, "but I request to join you."

"Help us?" Luigi asked.

"I wish to help stop Kegora."

"All right you can come," Luigi replied. The four left the hut to the destroyed Toad Town they walked into the dark forest they came to the Boo's Mansion, "so where would Phantom be?" Peach asked as they entered the mansion.

"He's probably on the third floor," Frankly responded.

"I've got it," Murlee said, "everyone stay together." A red light flashed they stood at the third floor door, "are you ok?" Luigi asked standing Murlee up.

"Yes," she responded, "using a lot of energy drains my power." The group entered, "who enters my room unannounced?" Bow asked.

"It seems you have four… human visitors," Bootler announced.

"State your business," Bootler said in a dull tone.

"Is Phantom here?" Luigi asked.

"Phantom?" Bootler choked, "I… don't know anything about a phantom."

"What is it, Bootler?" a red haired man came out.

"Well, eh… some…" Bootler stammered.

"Visitors? What do you guys want?"

"Kegora is free and we need your help," Frankly explained.

"He's free?"

"Please help us," Murlee begged.

"Ok let's go."

"Wait!" Bow called, "what going on!"

"Well Lady Bow it seems that Mr. Alter has to go," Bootler responded.

"Ok then, come back soon!" Bow called as they left.

"You shall be missed, sir," Bootler said.

"Do you know where he is now?" Phantom asked.

"Yes I do," Murlee answered, "he approaching a floating city."

"Well Glitz Ville is the only place, we could go there," Luigi suggested. The group hurried to the blimp, it was destroyed, "great," Peach mumbled, "we have to stop him!"

"I've got it," Murlee said, "stand close." A bright light flash when everyone opened their eyes they were at Glitz Ville, just in time, "there you are!" Kegora looked down at the four; he blew a his fire breath the group jumped out of the way Phantom jumped up to Kegora he was blown away, "you not so tough," Phantom scoffed.

"Just you wait!" Kegora grabbed Phantom, "your going to die right here right now!" Phantom cast a spell; it only scratched Kegora's skin. Kegora crushed Phantom then threw him downward, "hahaha! Now with Phantom out of the way nothing will stop me!" Kegora flew off. Murlee, Frankly, Luigi, and Peach looked over the edge of the Glitz Ville, not saying a word. Murlee got them back to Rogue Port, "we have to find him," Frankly said firmly.

"How, we don't even know where he is," Peach thought.

"He's in a forest," Murlee said with her eyes closed, "near a Koopa village west of Toad Town." They hurried to the spot that Phantom was at his body lay on the ground near some trees, "he's not dead," Frankly said checking him. Luigi carried his body, "well Kegora is too strong for Phantom alone," Murlee said.

"I think I know who can help," Luigi said, "but you aren't gonna like who he is…"