Chapter 6: The Empress' New Dance Partner

Water Lilly Siren tossed a few of these red seed pods at Ty, but Ty managed to jump out of the way. However, those seeds sprouted into these plant versions of the spiked pillars from Super Mario and launched at Ty again. Ty managed to duck, but then some of Octo Siren's tentacles tried to grab Ty from behind. Luckily, Ty created a shield around himself with the Sacred Bunyip energy that completely repelled Octo Serin's tentacles.

Octo Siren- OW! It's like trying to grab the sun! It burns at the touch! Seems as long as that Tasmanian tiger has that red aura coming from his body and that spiritual power active, we're gonna have trouble with him.

Water Lilly Siren- True, but you remember what our empress said. He can't keep that power active forever and he'll be all tired out once it wears off. So all we got to do is drag out the clock until he uses up all that power.

Ty- Not like you two will be able to last that long against me!

Then Ty fired a beam from the Sacred Spiritual energy and almost hit both Water Lilly Siren and Octo Siren. They managed to dodge, but then Ty's Lavarangs was thrown and wedged into Water Lilly Siren's chest.

Water Lilly Siren- What kind of boomerang is this and…why is it getting so hot in here?

Ty- Me Lavarangs. Good for producing fire attacks.

Water Lilly Siren- FIRE?! Oh ****…

Then Water Lilly Siren was engulfed in a huge flame created by the Lavarangs. When the flames stopped, Water Lilly Siren was all charred up and collapsed to the ground. After gazing at what had happened to Water Lilly Siren, Octo Siren couldn't find Ty anywhere after taking her eyes off of him for that moment. But while she was trying to figure out where Ty was, another one of Ty's boomerangs got through the head of the octopus she was inside and controlling. It only took her a moment to realize those were Ty's Thunderangs that produce electric attack. Before Octo Siren could do anything, she was electrocuted since she was completely surrounded by water. The octopus fell to the ground and Octo Siren fell out of it while twitching on the ground. Almost like she had been tasered.

Ty- Hope Ash doesn't mind me borrowing his Poke'mon logic for this fight. Fire super effective against plants and electricity super effective against water.

Meanwhile, Shantae was facing off against Tubeworm Siren and Angler Fish Siren. Tubeworm Siren tunneled into the ground and tried to have her worms pop out to attack Shantae from below. Shantae managed to dodge and stick each worm with her hair whip attack as they attempted to attack her.

Angler Fish Siren- Enough of this game of whack-a-mole! It's bath time!

Then water filled part of the area and Shantae was submerged in water. One of Tubeworm Siren's worms was about to attack Shantae, but Shantae quickly turned into Crab Shantae and grabbed the worm before it could attack her. Then Crab Shantae used her pinchers to cut the worm in half and that made Tubeworm Siren scream in pain. The water Angler Fish Siren floated part of the room with vanished and Crab Shantae turned back to normal. But then Shantae saw Tubeworm Siren tunneling under the floor. Shantae jumped up, transformed into Elephant Shantae, and created a shockwave that knocked Tubeworm Siren out of the ground. Before Tubeworm Siren could react, Elephant Shantae tackled Tubeworm Siren and knocked her to the ground. Angler Fish Siren created a bunch of eyeballs and launched them at Shantae from behind. Luckily, Shantae was able to transform into Monkey Shantae and dodge them all while getting in close to Angler Fish Siren. Once she did, she turned back to normal Shantae and kicked Angler Fish Siren in the face and knocked her out as well.

Shantae- And then there was one Siren left to go.

Empress Siren- How disappointing. Guess I'll have to deal with you myself. How ironic that Azra's daughter gets destroyed with her very own magic. Let's put these powers to the test!

The Empress Siren fired a beam of magic at Shantae, but Ty jumped in front of Shantae and used the Sacred Spiritual Bunyip power to create a barrier around them.

Empress Siren- Still got some fight in you after using the Bunyips' power for this long? You're definitely a lot stronger than I gave you credit for if you've lasted this long using their power, but I can tell you're reaching your limit with that energy. It won't be long before you both submit to the Empress Siren…

Suddenly, the Empress Siren felt a piercing sensation on the back of her right hand. Almost like something was stabbed into her. When the Empress Siren looked over, she saw the Tropical Night's stinger wedged into the back of her right hand and putting her mind under his spell.

Tropical Night- (HISS)

Empress Siren- You…little…

Shantae- Huh? What are you doing?

Tropical Night- Give back to mama!

The Empress Siren looked like she was trying to resist with all her might, but she grabbed the tiara from her head and threw it towards Shantae. Shantae quickly put the tiara back on her head. The Empress Siren tried to attack the Tropical Night, but her fist stopped before it could reach him. And instead, the Empress Siren punched herself in the face repeatedly and was powerless to do anything about it.

Shantae- I don't know how you got here, but you might want to move out of the way so mama doesn't hit you by mistake.

Then Shantae transformed into Elephant Shantae and charged at the Empress Siren while she was still under the Tropical Night's control. The Tropical Night moved out of the way like Shantae instructed, but the Empress Siren was knocked through the wall. Ty and Shantae looked outside to see what happened to the Empress Siren, but were surprised at what they just saw. The Empress Siren had her eyes closed, but she noticed she wasn't crashing to the ground below. In fact, she felt like someone was holding her. When the Empress Siren opened her eyes, she was also very surprised at what she saw. Hades was holding her in what appeared to be a position you would expect people to make while they were dancing the tango. Also, Hades was dressed like a flamingo dancer. Fancy suit, silly hat, tap shoes, and Hades even had a rose held between his teeth. Then Hades held the Empress Siren straight up as tango music began to play in the background. The Empress Siren gave Hades a confused look, but Hades just raised his right eyebrow at her three times really quickly while still holding that rose in his mouth and holding her like a dance partner. Before the Empress Siren could ask what was going on or where that tango music was coming from, Hades then forced the Empress Siren to tango with him and rhythm of the music that was strangely playing in the background. And admittedly, Hades danced the tango like a professional dancer. At the end of the music, Hades spun the Empress Siren like a top before catching her again and holding her in another tango position.

Hades- Olay!

Then the Empress Siren looked at the viewers with an "ok, I've had enough" look on her face.

Empress Siren- I have several questions.

Hades- Sorry, but this Casanova's hands are too full to give you his number.

Empress Siren- (Grunts)…that's not what I meant! Who are you and what's going on?!

Hades- How rude of me! I'm Hades, lord of the Underworld. And you could say I represent someone who's interested in your employment.

Then Hades notices Ty and Shantae watching them.

Hades- But it appears we got company. (Snaps his fingers) Oh Tabuu…

Then a black vortex opens up and sucks both Hades and the Empress Siren into it before closing.

Ty- Well, the good news is we got your mother's tiara back.

Shantae- But the bad news is Tabuu might've just recruited a dangerous new follower.

(Buramudgee port)

Ty, Shantae, Sly, Shazza, Fluffy, Rottytops, Sky, and Bolo were unloading the supplies from the sub.

Sky- Sounds like one crazy moment.

Bolo- But I couldn't help but chuckle at the part where Hades did the tango with the Empress Siren!

Shantae- I wouldn't say it's funny, because she'll most likely be joining forces with Tabuu next time we meet. And I'm also pretty sure that Tabuu would offer her to feed on some of his god magic to keep her body young and strong as a means of sealing the deal. And she's just as dangerous as some of the other badies Tabuu already has under his employment.

Sly- It's also strange that Tabuu would make a move so soon after what happened last time.

Ty- All Tabuu did was sent Hades to bring the Sirens to Subspace. He didn't do anything physical. And probably due to getting stabbed by Marco's sword during that last fight. But I say we can still take him and his goons as a team like we always do, mates!

Shantae- Guess you're right on that, Ty.

Then the Topical Night popped his head out of one of the crates on the dock.

Shantae- Guess we have to find a new place to keep you now that Risky and Boss Cass know where the first island is.

Fluffy- Hey, I think it has something in its tail.

Shantae looked and saw a scrapbook coiled in the Tropical Night's tail.

Shantae- Hey, the scrapbook Harmony gave to me? How did you…?

Sly- Harmony?

Shantae- She's one of the half genies I met during my vacation. After I rescued her, Plink, Vera, and Zapple from the Sirens, Harmony gave me this as thanks for saving everyone. She told me that every genie who had a half genie child wrote a message for their daughters in that scrapbook.

Ty- Interesting. So you're saying that Azra wrote a message in there for you?

Shantae- To be honest, I haven't had time to look through it yet, but…

Then the Topical Night opened the book a pointed at page with his claw.

Tropical Night- Grandmama!

Shantae looked at what the Topical Night was pointing at and saw a handwritten message. The handwriting looked identical to hers.

Shantae- Is this…

Tropical Night- Grandmama!

Shantae picked up the book and began reading the message that the Tropical Night pointed at.

Shantae- Dear Shantae. Best of luck with the fights against Tabuu with you and the rest of the Mario's. Always do your very best and I'm very proud of the genie you've become. Ret-2-Go! Love Azra.

A tear managed to trinkle down Shantae's cheek after reading that.

Shantae- I love you too, mom. And don't worry, because I'll do my best in helping Mario defend this world from Tabuu…just like you did for Marco and his team 1,000 years ago.

Shazza- That was lovely to hear.

Fluffy- Almost makes me wonder if Simba left a message for you somewhere, Ty.

Ty- Don't know, but if he did, I hope I do get to read it someday, Fluff.

The End

Epilogue-

(A giant metal fortress in space)

A giant ship that is large enough to be a fortress was flying just in view of planet Popstar. At the top of this fortress was a mysterious man in a white hood was looking down at Popstar.

Mysterious mage- Finally. After all these years, our lord will finally return. And how fitting…in the very same location where his daughter heartlessly impaled our lord in the heart with those enchanted spears 1,000 years ago.

Then three female mages approached the mysterious mage in white. One was wearing red, one was wearing blue, and the last was wearing yellow.

Mage in yellow- Lord Hyness, the preparations to resurrect the God of the Void are going just as planned.

The mage in white turned around to face the three mages. Even though his face was completely covered by that white hood, he appeared to be every happy and eager.

Mysterious mage- Excellent! And I take it we can begin the ritual exactly on schedule? On midnight on the 1,000th anniversary of when his daughter imprisoned his soul inside the Jamba Heart?

Mage in red- Of course.

Mage in blue- In fact, we can even begin earlier than that day we're so ahead of schedule.

Mysterious mage- As much as it would be good to be sooner than later. It has to be done on that specific day, or the resurrection ritual will not work. But that is good we're ahead of schedule. Now go and bring our lord's heart to the top of the fortress and continue to make sure we will be able to perform the resurrection at the appointed hour.

All three mages (at the same time)- Yes, Lord Hyness!