Chapter 3: Ghost Trouble
The train leave Mt. Rugged and later returns to Toad Town and to the station and Sora, Mario, Donald, Goofy, Goombario, Kooper, Bombette, and Parakarry depart from the train.
"Well, we're back to Taod Town." Sora said and Mario nods.
"Now, how're we supposed to find the next Star Spirit?" Donald asked.
"I dunno. Maybe..." Goombario was cut off by a scream.
"What was that?" Goofy asked.
"I think it came from over there." Parakarry said pointing at a bridge.
The group cross a bridge and find a blue Toad shaking in fear and go to him.
"Hey, you okay?" Sora asked.
"What's the matter?" Kooper asked.
"Brrrrr... Juh...Just now, a ghost passed right in front of me..." The blue Toad said.
"What?" Donald asked.
"A ghost?" Bombette asked.
"Are you sure you saw one?" Sora asked but unknowing to them a Boo with a white mustache and carrying a napkin appears behind them.
"Over there!" The blue Toad said.
The group turn only to find nothing.
"I didn't see a ghost." Goombario said but then the same Boo appears somewhere else.
"Now it's over there!" The blue Toad said.
The group turn to find nothing again.
"Gawrsh, are you sure you didn't imagine it?" Goofy asked.
Just then the same Boo starts moving away.
"It's going to the forest!" The blue Toad said.
"This isn't funny!" Donald yelled.
"Hmm, maybe he DID see a ghost." Kooper said.
"M-Mario, this madness has to end. Will you go to the forest to see what's going on?" The blue Toad asked.
"Okay. We'll go investigate." Sora said and Mario nods.
"Don't tell me you believe him." Donald said.
"Let's just have a quick look and we'll continue." Parakarry said.
The group begin moving and later arrive at what looks like a dark forest with dead trees all over but then the same Boo appears in front of them.
"A ghost!" Goofy said.
"So, that Toad WAS right!" Bombette said.
"Pardon me, sir. Would you happen to be Mario?" The Boo asked.
"Yeah, he's Mario. Look, why're you going around scaring people?" Sora asked.
"Oh, do forgive me, young man, but I had to lure you here. You see, my master wishes to see Mario. If you would, please call on us at the mansion on the far side of Forever Forest. My master would also like to add that she has in her possession important news regarding the Star Spirits." The Boo said.
"Star Spirits?!" Sora asked and Mario is also shocked.
"Please make haste now! We shall await your arrival with a warm welcome." The Boo said as he disappears but then reappears making a scary face. "AND IF YOU DON'T COME, WE'LL GET YOU! BOOOO!" The Boo said scaring the group before disappearing again.
"I guess we DO have to come after all." Sora said and Mario nods.
"Through the dark forest?" Donald asked.
"Yeah, why? You scared?" Sora asked with a taunting smile.
"Yeah, I thought you're a duck, not a chicken." Bombette said.
"Oh, be quiet! Let's go!" Donald said as they go into the dark forest.
(Field Theme: Forever Forest)
(Forever Forest)
The group arrive at the dark forest known as Forever Forest and begin moving around in a circle.
"Gawrsh, I feel like we're movin' in circles." Goofy said.
Just then white flowers start moving and have red eyes.
"Uh, did you guys see that?" Goombario asked.
"Yeah, this place is creepy AND weird." Sora said finds a log door and uses it to keep moving.
The group arrive at a different area of Forever Forest where they find a figure on a log.
"Um, who're you?" Sora asked.
"Hmm? What do you think you're doing? This is Forever Forest. The path ahead of here is extremely dangerous. You'd better turn back." The figure said.
"We can't. We were told by a Boo to come to some mansion." Goofy asked.
"Ahh, so you were invited to Boo's Mansion. You may pass. Listen carefully, though. If you want to get through this forest, you have to pay attention to your surroundings. If you choose the wrong paths, you'll end up back at the forest edge. The areas around the correct paths will always look slightly different from the others. Watch carefully for clues. For example, in this area, take a good look at the inner trees as you walk around. You'll spot strange glowing eyes in one of them. That exit is where you want to take. Watch for clues carefully as you continue." The figure said as he leaves.
"Thanks for the advice." Sora said.
"This'll be fun." Goombario said.
The group begin moving through Forever Forest and they find the inner trees and see one of them has glowing eyes and so they use the exit to continue on to the next part of Forever Forest and look for more clues around the forest and they find white flowers but they're much smaller and so they use the exit to continue onward to find more clues but then Goofy finds a tree with a red face and so they use the exit to proceed through the forest and arrive at a different part of Forever Forest where they find glowing mushrooms and look around for more clues and they find too many mushrooms that glow frantically and so they use the exit and continue to a different area of the forest.
"Awww, how LONG is this forest?" Donald asked.
"I can't tell and honestly, I want to get outta here." Kooper said.
"Don't worry. As long as we find clues around here, we'll be out in no time." Sora said and Mario nods.
The group examine white flowers that wilt but they find white flowers that don't wilt and they use the exit to arrive at the different area of the forest and look around for anything and Donald finds a stone with a red face and so they use the exit to find another area where they find bushes and examine a bush that reveals flowers and they go to the next area of Forever Forest and they find a sign that says 'If you have business at Boo's Mansion, come this way' and so they use the exit to get out of Forever Forest and arrive somewhere else.
The group are now at the gates of a big manor.
"FINALLY! I couldn't stand being that spooky forest another minute!" Bombette said.
"Tell me about it. We didn't have to deal with that in Wonderland or Halloween Town." Donald said.
"So, this must be the mansion that creepy old ghost said. Let's go in." Sora said and Mario nods.
The group go through the gates and go for the mansion but then the old Boo appears.
"Welcome, sirs and madam! I'm pleased you made it through Forever Forest. My master awaits you in the room highest up in this lovely mansion. Please proceed to the third floor. There, you will hear all the news of the Star Spirits. I'll see you there." The old Boo said as he disappears.
"In we go." Goombario said.
The group go into the mansion.
(Field Theme: Boo's Mansion)
(Boo's Mansion)
The group enter the mansion's foyer and find Boos flying around and they go upstairs to find the third floor but they find an empty painting.
"Hi! Did I startle you? You want to go upstairs to the third floor, don't you? Well, I'm afraid you'll have to find whatever's missing from this frame. If you manage to find that, I'll let you go upstairs!" The painting said.
"That's not fair!" Donald yelled.
"Hey, don't yell at me. Bow's the harsh one. She likes testing guests like this." The painting said.
The group search the mansion and they find a room and look around and when Mario finds a cloest a Boo comes out holding a record.
"Welcome to the mansion, Mario! Lady Bow tasked us with guarding this record! Let's see if you can find it." The Boo said as more Boos arrive and make a circle. "Okay, boys, don't let him have the record." The Boo said as the other Boos circle around as the first Boo drops the record to one of the Boos. "Let's see you find that record." The Boo said.
Sora and Mario choose the circling Boos and Mario attacks one of the Boos with his hammer making him drop the record.
"Oh, you guessed right! Boo hoo! Well, Lady Bow's gonna flip out on us for this!" The first Boo said as they disappear.
(Obtained: Record)
"What do we do with this?" Parakarry asked.
"Well, it oughta play on somethin'." Goofy said.
The group leave the room and go to a different room where they find a record player and so Mario places the record on the record player making music play and a Boo starts dancing but as the Boo is dancing Sora finds a chest and gets somethng which is a weight.
(Obtained: Weight)
"A weight...?" Sora asked.
"NOOO! Lady Bow gave me one job to guard that! She's gonna punish me silly! Well, least you don't know how to use it." The Boo said as he disappears.
The group leave the room and return to the foyer where they find a couch but there's a red cushion and so Sora jumps on it sending him to a chandelier making him drop and the chandelier drop making a cabnet move revealing a door and so Sora uses the weight to keep the chandelier still and the group go through the hidden door taking them to a different room with stairs and they go down the stairs taking them to a basement where they find a wooden panel and a big chest and so Sora opens the chest revealing more Boos but one of them is carrying green shoes.
"Welcome, Mario! You wants these Boots? Well, you'll have to guess who holds them." The first Boo said dropping the Boots to the circling Boos who toss the Boots around until it lands on one of the Boos.
Sora and Mario choose which Boo and Mario delivers a whack at one of the Boos with his hammer making the Boo drop the Boots and Mario grabs them.
(Obtained: Super Boots)
(Learned: Spin Jump)
"NOOOOO! Boo hoo! Lady Bow's gonna flip out on us!" The first Boo said as the Boos disappear.
Mario uses the Spin Jump to destroy the wooden panel taking the group down to an old room where they find a switch and so Mario jumps on the switch making another switch appear and Mario jumps on it making another switch but bigger appear and Mario uses his Spin Jump on the big switch creating a flight of stairs and so the group climb up and they find a door and open it taking them back to the same room leading to the basement and so they return to the foyer.
The group find another room with the same wooden panel and so Mario uses Spin Jump to destroy the wooden panel taking the group to a library on top of bookshelves and they find what looks like a Boo frame and so Sora takes it and they find a cracked wall and have Bombette explode creating a hole and return to the foyer and return upstairs to place the missing frame onto the painting.
"Ah, much better! It's nice to be back in my frame again. Okay, a deal's a deal, so off the third floor you go! Just jump into this painting." The painting said.
The group jump into the painting taking them to the third floor and they find a big door and open it taking them to a different room with blue rugs.
"Okay, we're here. So, where's the master?" Goombario asked.
"Gwah hee haha!" A voice laughed.
"What's that!" Donald asked taking out his staff.
"You've finally arrived! You took your sweet time, did you?" The voice asked.
"We wouldn't have had to if it weren't for those Boos." Sora said.
"Oh, I was justing testing you to see if you live up to Mario's reputation. Were the test too tough?" The voice asked.
"Where are you?" Kooper asked.
Just then the old Boo appears and a female green Boo wearing a red bow appears as well.
"Welcome to my mansion. I am Bow. It's an honor to finally meet you, Mario." Bow said.
"And I am Bootler, the butler. I am Lady Bow's humble servant." Bootler said.
"It's nice to meet you, Bow. I'm Sora. I'm with Mario and these are Donald, Goofy, Goombario, Kooper, Bombette, and Parakarry." Sora introduced.
"Why did you have us come all this way?" Goombario asked.
"The reason I asked you here is because I need a favor." Bow said.
"Favor?" Goofy asked.
"Bootler?" Bow asked.
"Of course, milady. Mario, Sora, do you know the area near here called Gusty Gulch? A hill rises at the top of the gulch and upon it sits the castle of Tubba Blubba. He's a monster and he eats...us! Ghosts!" Bootler said.
"He eats...ghosts?" Kooper asked.
"Boos are his favorite snack and many of our friends have been eaten! We've tried attacking that evil fiend, but Tubba Blubba is far too strong for us Boos. He seems to be invincible. That's why he's known as the Invincible Tubba Blubba." Bootler said.
"That's terrible." Sora said.
"But there is hope. If the rumors are true, then Tubba Blubba has a secret that he closely guards. That secret...is probably something that relates to his weakness." Bootler said.
"So, Mario, Sora, I want you and your friends to find out Tubba Blubba's weakness and defeat him." Bow said.
"What's in it for us?" Donald asked.
"I'm glad you ask. If you defeat Tubba Blubba, you can have this." Bow said making a cage go down revealing a card which contains a Star Spirit that's purple with goggles.
"A Star Spirit!" Goofy said and Mario is shocked.
"Mario, I'm sorry we must meet in such a dire situation. My name is Skolar. I managed to escape from Tubba Blubba's castle, but... I was in such a weak state when I made it outside. As a result, I couldn't return to Star Haven. I tried to get to Shooting Star Summit, but I ended up getting lost in the forest. While finding a way out, I was captured by Boos and now here I am..." Skolar said.
"So, if we beat Tubba Blubba for you, you'll give us the Star Spirit?" Parakarry asked.
"Indeed. Do we have a deal?" Bow asked.
"Not like we have a choice anyway." Sora said and Mario nods.
"This way, you'll be helping us Boos too. Besides, I'll be going with you." Bow said.
"My lady, what? You at Tubba Blubba's castle? Quite out of the question. I can't allow you into danger like that." Bootler said.
"Still your tongue, Bootler! I've seen so much suffering caused by that monster! He must be punished and it will be by my hands! Besides, Mario and Sora need my hlep. They can't get to the castle without my powers." Bow said.
"Then I, Bootler, will accompany you. It is my sworn duty to see that no harm befalls you." Bootler said.
"Stop that nonsense! I am no child! I can take care of myself! You will await my return!" Bow ordered and goes to the group. "Now, Mario, Sora, shall we?" Bow asked.
"Okay, Bow, I guess you're in." Sora said.
"We work together until Tubba Blubba is defeated." Bow said.
(Bow has joined you...like it or not!)
Abilities:
Smack
Outta Sight
"Now we gotta find a way to stop Tubba Blubba and get that Star Spirit." Goombario said.
The group and Bow start moving through the mansion and return outside and they go to the back of the mansion to find a back gate.
"You may open it." Bow said as two Boos appear and open the gate and the group go through. "So, we're on our way. Are you scared?" Bow asked.
"Hardly!" Sora said and Mario nods.
The group make their way to a different area full of sand, rocks, and dead trees and a large windmill.
(Field Theme: Gusty Gulch)
(Gusty Gulch)
The group arrive at Gusty Gulch but then Search Ghost Heartless appear and attack but Sora attacks with his Keyblade while Mario delivers jump attacks while Goombario uses Headbonk while Kooper uses Shell Toss while Donald casts Blizzard while Goofy uses Charge while Bombette uses Bomb while Parakarry uses Shell Shot while Boo uses Smack and they defeat the Heartless and continue through Gusty Gulch and later arrive at a different area which is a town full of other Boos.
"Lady Bow! What a surprise to see you here. You shouldn't be here. It's dangerous. Tubba Blubba could be here any second." One of the Boos said.
"I know. I'm here to teach that monster a lesson. When was he seen last?" Bow asked.
"Just yesterday, Lady. It was horrible... He ate Herbert. It was gruesome. Poor Herbert. He was dark and depressing! He was the best!" The Boo said.
"Not Herbert! OOOH, Tubba Blubba will pay for this! Listen, everyone! Don't fear! We're on our way to defeat that monster once and for all! He has eaten his last Boo-meal!" Bow said.
"Oh, Lady, your courage is inspiring! He's not called the Invincible Tubba Blubba for nothing! Be careful!" The Boo said.
"We'll see how 'invincible' he really is." Sora said.
The group start moving through the Boo town to make their way to get to more parts of the gulch but they run into another Boo.
"Hello there! You're gonna fight Tubba Blubba, right?" The other Boo asked.
"Yeah." Sora said.
"Get revenge for us! He'll never eat another ghost again! Never!" The other Boo said but then a quake occurs.
"What's that?" Kooper asked as the other Boos disappear.
"Oh, no! Tubba Blubba's coming! Everyone hide!" The other Boo said.
"Mario, Sora, everyone, hide with me." Bow said as she uses her power to make the group invisible.
Arriving at the town is what looks like a giant blue Clubba creature with a spiked shell and a stitch on his chest looking around.
"Don't worry, everything's cool! There's no way Tubba Blubba..." The other Boo stops talking as he turns to see the Clubba creature. "Er... Tubba Blubba..." The other Boo tries to back off but Tubba Blubba grabs him.
"Mmmm...looks yummy! I needed a snack!" Tubba Blubba said as he eats the Boo. "Tangy, but good." Tubba Blubba said as he leaves.
The Boos become visible again.
"NOOO! STANLEY! The horror!" The other Boo said.
"That's horrible!" Goofy said.
"We can't let him get away with this!" Bombette said.
The group leave the Boo town and head further into the gluch to find Tubba Blubba's castle while fighting off Clefts and more Search Ghost Heartless and keep going through the gulch and climb up the hill while dealing with enemies in their way and continue climbing up the hill of Gusty Gulch but find an open ledge but have Parakarry fly them over the ledge and go to the other side and later arrive at a different part of the gulch where they find what looks like a castle.
"This is it, Tubba Blubba's castle." Bow said.
"We're finally here." Donald said.
"Okay. Let's go find out what secret Tubba's got." Sora said and Mario nods and they go into the castle.
(Field Theme: Tubba Blubba's Castle)
(Tubba Blubba's Castle)
The group enter Tubba Blubba's castle but see flying drones around the foyer and so Bow uses her powers to keep the group out of sight and they explore the castle and enter a room full of sleeping Clubbas as well as Soldier Heartless patrolling the castle and so they fight off the enemies and continue searching around the castle for anything about Tubba Blubba while dealing with more of Clubbas patrolling the castle and they arrive at a room with stairs and sneak past sleeping Clubbas and they find a wooden panel on the floor and so Mario uses his Spin Jump to destroy the wooden panel taking the group to a deep place under the castle and they find a Boo.
"Hey, what're you doing down here?" Sora asked.
"Oh, hiya! I'm just trying to find Tubba Blubba's weakness. There's actually something very important hidden in Tubba Blubba's room on the highest floor. I had to hide after I got separated from my friends. You gotta get to the uppermost floor and then you'll find his room. Also, if you ever run into Tubba Blubba, don't and I repeat DON'T fight him!" The Boo said.
"We know, he 's invincible. We've heard that already." Bombette said.
"I guess until we find out his weakness, we just avoid him." Donald said.
"Okay, guys, we gotta get to Tubba's room and find what's important." Sora said and Mario nods.
The group begin moving through the castle to find Tubba Blubba's room while avoiding flying drones and they find a locked door and so Sora uses his Keyblade to unlock the door and enter a room where they find more Clubbas and Soldier Heartless patarolling the castle and they find a flight of stairs and being climbing up while dealing with more enemies in their way and avoiding more flying drones and they find a door taking them to the upper section of the castle and a bridge like area and find another door taking them to a different room and they later find a door taking them to a different room with floors of spikes and so with Bow's powers they avoid the spikes and find a locked door and so Sora uses his Keyblade to unlock it taking them to a different room with stairs and so they climb up and open a door taking them to a hallway but then they find someone coming and it's Tubba Blubba.
"Hey, what's that smell?" Tubba Blubba asked.
"We can't let him see us." Kooper said.
"Right." Goofy said.
"Allow me." Bow said as she uses her powers to make the group invisible.
The group try to get away from Tubba Blubba who searches the hallway for something and they find a locked door and so Sora uses his Keyblade to unlock the door and go into a different room and they find another door open it taking them to the uppermost part of the castle and enter a room with a chest.
"What's that chest for?" Donald asked.
"Let's see." Sora said opening the chest but then a quake occurs.
"Not good." Parakarry said.
Coming in is Tubba Blubba again.
"I'm in big trouble. Not only did that Star Spirit ran away, but now someone's in the castle. I REALLY don't wanna make King Bowser mad. He's scary. He made me invincible, but if I screw up once, he's gonna change me back to normal." Tubba Blubba said going for his bed. "Maybe some beauty rest'll make me feel better." Tubba Blubba said as he gets on his bed and starts falling asleep.
"This could be our chance." Goombario said and Sora opens the chest revealing a key.
"A key?" Goofy asked.
"Hi there! I'm Yakkey! I'm a faithful and chatty follower of Master Tubba Blubba! My job's to guard the valuables." Yakkey said.
"Okay?" Sora said.
"But wait, you don't look like Master Tubba Blubba... That means... You're here to steal me, the magical key that unlocks the door to Windy Mill at the foot of Gusty Gulch!" Yakkey said.
"Windy Mill? You mean that windmill we past when we got to Gusty Gulch?" Donald asked.
"And furthermore, your goal's to find out there's a secret inside Windy Mill." Yakkey said.
"Uh... No...?" Sora said.
"LIAR! HELP! MASTER TUBBA BLUBBA! INTRUDER ALERT!" Yakkey shouted.
"Shut up!" Kooper yelled but Tubba Blubba wakes up.
"Grrgh? What's that? Five more minutes, Mom..." Tubba Blubba said.
"Oh, no! He's awake!" Bow said.
"Since your blabbermouth just said you unlock the way to that windmill, you're coming with us!" Sora said taking Yakkey.
"But, Sora, you got the Keyblade." Goofy said.
"Doesn't matter! We gotta move!" Sora said and Mario nods.
The group leave Tubba Blubba's room and start moving but then they see Tubba Blubba coming out.
"MARIO! YOU THIEF! STOP!" Tubba Blubba shouted as he stomps on the bridge causing a quake making the group fall.
"We can't stay here!" Donald said.
"Tubba's after us and if he catches us..." Goombario stops talking.
"Don't finish that sentence, Goombario!" Parakarry said.
"MOVE!" Bombette said as they start moving.
The group run through the castle to get away from Tubba Blubba who goes after them and they later return to the foyer but Tubba Blubba's close to them.
"He's comin' right for us!" Goofy said but they exit the castle.
Meanwhile outside the castle all the Boos of Gusty Gulch arrive at the castle doors.
"At last, we're in Tubba Blubba's castle! Is everyone ready?" The leading Boo asked.
"YES!" The other Boos said.
"We must be brave! We must help Lady Bow! She's fighting against that ghost eating monster so we mustn't hesitate!" The leading Boo said but then a quake occurs and the group exit the castle. "Hey, what's going on?" The leading Boo asked.
"Tubba Blubba's after us and now he's heading outside!" Sora said.
"On the plus side, we might have a chance to find out his weakness." Goofy said.
"It's at the windmill at the foot of the hill." Kooper said.
"Then hurry to Windy Mill! Quickly! We'll hold the fort!" The leading Boo said.
"That's dangerous! He's a madman! He'll eat all of you!" Bow said but the Boos block the door.
"We'll buy you the time you need! Go for our sakes! Don't look back!" The leading Boo said.
"C'mon, guys!" Bombette said.
"We'll stop Tubba Blubba. I promise." Sora said and Mario nods.
The group start moving through Gusty Gulch to hurry for Windy Mill and later they arrive at the foot of Gusty Gulch and find the windmill and Sora uses Yakkey to unlock the windmill door and they go into the windmill.
(Windy Mill)
The group are now in the windmill and Mario uses Spin Jump to break open a wooden panel letting the group go down deeper into the windmill and they open a door taking them to a room where they find a heart with yellow eyes.
"What the...?" Sora asked.
"A heart?" Goofy asked.
"Who are you?" The heart asked.
"I'm Sora and this is Mario." Sora said.
"Mario?! Did someone...tell you guys that I'm the secret strength of Tubba Blubba?" The heart asked.
"No...?" Goofy said.
"Someone spilled the beans that Tubba Blubba's just a shell and I'm the one controlling him from here!" The heart said.
"So, you're the puppeteer behind this?" Goombario asked.
"You can't trust anybody! I can't let you guys out knowing I'm the secret of my 'invincible' body!" The heart said.
"So the heart was usin' the body this whole time?" Goofy asked.
"Is that possible?" Donald asked.
"Ugh, we'll never get anywhere. Fine!" Sora said taking out his Keyblade.
(Boss Theme: Ghost Gulping)
The group confront the heart of Tubba Blubba and Sora delivers three strikes with his Keyblade while Mario uses Power Bounce and jumps on the heart many times while Bow delivers a smacking attack while Donald casts Fire causing burning damage while Goofy uses Tornado while Parakarry uses Sky Dive while Bombette uses Bomb.
"Hey, you! Ghost lady! You're lookin' tasty! Stick around after this fight. It makes me hungry." Tubba's heart said.
"Blech! You wish! You have no chance, you ghost-gobbling freak! Mario, Sora, I am angry! Let's beat this thing!" Bow said laughing.
"Uh, sure thing..." Sora said.
"Oh, I'm gonna use THIS attack. No one can avoid it!" Tubba Blubba's heart said as it charges itself.
Mario delivers an attack with his hammer while Sora uses Strike Raid while Goomario uses Headbonk while Goofy uses Charge while Donald casts Thunder while Bow uses Outta Sight to make Mario and Sora invisible as Tubba Blubba's heart begins using its attack unleashing smaller versions of itself to try and attack but nothing was attacking allowing Bombette to use Bomb while Parakarry uses Shell Shot while Kooper uses Power Shell but Tubba Blubba's heart charges its attack again but Mario uses Power Jump causing great damage while Donald casts Blizzard and Bow uses Outta Sight to make them invisible again as Tubba Blubba's heart unleashes its smaller versions to attack again but still nothing allowing Sora to use Blitz and attacks the heart three times while Goombario uses Headbonk but Tubba Blubba's heart delivers a striking attack at Sora who strikes back with casting Thunder while Bow uses Smack and smacks the heart multiple times.
Tubba Blubba's heart charges its attack again allowing Donald to cast Gravity causing damage while Parakarry uses Sky Dive while Bombette uses Bomb while Bow uses Outta Sight to make the group invisible again as Tubba Blubba's heart uses its smaller versions to attack but still nothing allowing Goofy to use Tornado while Kooper uses Shell Toss while Goombario uses Headbonk while Mario uses Power Bounce and jumps on the heart many times but Tubba Blubba's heart attacks Mario dealing good damage but Donald casts Fire casuing more burning damage while Bow uses Smack and smacks the heart many times while Sora uses Sonic Blade and dashes all over the area while striking the heart and delivers one more stronger dashing strike and after enough attacks Tubba Blubba's heart is stunned.
"Owwwwweeee! I'm hurting...! I gotta get outta here!" Tubba Blubba's heart said as it leaves.
"We can't let it get away!" Goombario said.
"After it!" Sora said and Mario nods as they chase after the heart.
The group chase after the heart through the windmill and find the heart leaving the windmill and so they go after it outside.
Back outside the heart finds Tubba Blubba.
"It's time to reunite!" The heart said as it goes for the body and Tubba Blubba puts the heart back into the body.
The group are outside and find Tubba Blubba.
"Oh, yeah! I'm feelin' good! With my heart and body united! I can win this!" Tubba Blubba said.
"Do we even have a chance against him?" Goofy asked.
"I don't know!" Donald said.
"Well, no point in running away! Let's do this!" Sora said and Mario nods.
The group confront Tubba Blubba and Sora delivers three strikes with his Keyblade while Mario uses Power Bounce while Donald casts Blizzard while Goofy uses Tornado while Goombario uses Headbonk while Kooper uses Power Shell while Bombette uses Bomb while Parakarry uses Shell Shot while Bow uses Smack and they manage to damage Tubba Blubba and after enough attacks Tubba Blubba falls to the ground defeated.
"Uh, that's it?" Goombario asked.
"Wait, he was supposed to be invincible! How's this possible?" Parakarry asked.
"Oh, no...! Now that my heart and body are united, I'm not invincible anymore!" Tubba Blubba cried.
"Wait, he was invincible because his heart was removed?" Sora asked.
"He didn't even become a Heartless..." Donald said.
"Now I'm back to being 'Not Invincible' Tubba Blubba! That's lame...!" Tubba Blubba cried.
"Hey, let those Boos go. NOW!" Sora yelled.
"Okay, okay! I'm sorry! I'll give 'em back." Tubba Blubba said as he opens his mouth and releases all the eaten Boos.
"I can't believe it was THIS easy." Kooper said.
"Look, I'm just a sensitive guy in a huge body. I don't wanna keep working for Bowser if it means fighting guys like you!" Tubba Blubba said running crying.
"What a baby." Donald said.
"I kinda feel sorry for him..." Goofy said.
"Gwah ha ha ha ha! Serves you right, you brute! Now everyone are safe once again!" Bow said.
"Yeah, great." Sora said.
"But I guess I better tell them not to scare poor Tubba Blubba anymore." Bow said.
"Huh?" Bombette asked.
"What do you mean?" Goombario asked.
"Oh, we used to scare Tubba Blubba day and night because he was such a coward." Bow said.
"THAT'S why he was going around eating you Boos?" Sora asked.
"Wow, he makes Oogie Boogie more of a threat..." Donald said.
"But, isn't that kinda...bullyin'?" Goofy asked.
"Not really, Goofy. Scaring folks is what we do." Bow said.
"Still, I guess I kinda feel bad for Tubba too. Seems like he didn't even wanna be a bad guy.." Sora said and Mario nods.
"Anyway, that was a rather invigorating experience. I've never felt so full of excitement before. This was all just a good learning experience! In fact, I've been thnking, I should experience more of the outside world." Bow said.
"I know where this is going. You wanna come with us, right?" Sora asked.
"Indeed. If that's okay, of course." Bow said.
"Sure. What do you think, Mario?" Sora asked and Mario nods.
"Done! Consider yourselves lucky for traveling with me!" Bow said.
"Hey, what about your end of the deal?!" Donald asked.
"Yeah, what about the Star Spirit?" Kooper asked.
"Of course, I haven't forgotten, dearies. As promised, here is the Star Spirit. Bootler, snap to it!" Bow said as Bootler appears and offers the card with Skolar in it.
"Alright! C'mon, Mario!" Sora said and Mario nods and they go for the card and free Skolar.
END OF CHAPTER!
"After solving the secret of 'Invincible' Tubba Blubba, Mario, Sora, and party set free Star Spirit Skolar. Now with Tubba Blubba just a bad dream, the Boos are free to haunt to their hearts' content. Even the lonely winds echoing through Gusty Gulch seems to be celebrating the victory...at least for now. With newest party member, Bow, in tow, Mario, Sora, and friends are ready to take on their next challenge." Jiminy wrote in his jounral
Meanwhile in Peach's castle and Bowser's lair Peach is still in her room and Twink is with her still.
"I wonder how Mario's doing... Do you think he and Sora found a way to beat that Tubba Blubba?" Twink asked.
"I wonder too. I'm so worried... What if Mario got hurt...?" Peach asked.
"Well... um, no use wondering! Why don't we try to eavesdrop again? I mean, if Mario and Sora did beat Tubba Blubba, I bet Bowser and his followers are gonna be really, really mad." Twink said.
"You might be right, Twink! There's no use just sitting around worrying like this. Let's see what we can find out." Peach said.
Peach uses the wall's switch to get through the fireplace to get to the passage and uses the passage's switch to take her to the next room.
Meanwhile in the same room Kammy Koopa informs Bowser of something.
"It can't be! No, no, NO! Explain this to me again SLOWLY!" Bowser yelled.
"Your Wretchedness, I keep telling you. Tubba Blubba was defeated by Mario and Sora." Kammy said.
"Oh, really? That's strange because I last time I checked, HE WAS INVINCIBLE! How can Mario and that stupid kid defeat someone invincible?!" Bowser asked and unknowing to him Peach arrives at the room but is shocked to find them. "Argh, stupid Mario! Stupid brat Sora! They must've found out about his secret! AND they beat him! Gah! I HATE Mario! As for that stupid kid, WHY DOES HE KEEP GETTING IN THE WAY?! I mean, REALLY! Three stupid people just show up outta nowhere and they're helpin' Mario take down my minions and saving Star Spirits?! What's going on?!" Bowser asked.
"Your Filthiness, you'll just need to come up with another tactic about Mario and find a way to deal with that Sora kid. There's a good chance they'll be going to Shy Guy's Toy Box next." Kammy said.
"Fine! We should prepare something there for them and I want whatever of those Heartless we have available to destroy them! I mean LOTS of Heartless! I can't just have them beaten up. I want to know about Mario's weakness AND Sora's weakness! I want them HUMILIATED! Kammy Koopa, find out what Mario and Sora hate!" Bowser said but then he turns to find Peach. "What the...?! Oh, for the love of... WHY is Princess Peach out of her room?! What's wrong with those guards?!" Bowser asked but gets an idea. "Wait a minute. Actually, your timing's impeccable, Princess. We're discussing weaknesses for Mario and that dumb kid named Sora. Peach, you know Mario's weaknesses. So, I want you to be honest! What does Mario hate?" Bowser asked.
"Oh, um, Mario hates...Mushrooms." Peach said.
"I see. Excellent. What else?" Bowser asked.
"He also doesn't like Thunder Rage." Peach said.
"Good, good. What else?" Bowser asked.
"He also doesn't like Super Soda." Peach said.
"Perfect! Thanks, Princess! This time, we'll get rid of Mario for good! Kammy, get going and get all those things down now!" Bowser said.
"I don't think we can trust what the Princess says, but I'll do as you say." Kammy said as she leaves.
"Hey, my tactics are brilliant! They're pure art!" Bowser said. "GUARDS, GET IN HERE!" Bowser called as Koopinators arrive.
"Yes, King Bowser?" One of the Koopinators asked.
"Get the Princess back to her room!" Bowser ordered.
"Yes, sir!" The Kooponators said as they escort Peach out of the room and Twink leaves.
"So, we got Mario's weaknesses, but HOW am I gonna deal with that Sora brat? What can I do about him?" Bowser asked.
"Need some help?" A voice asked.
"Huh?" Bowser asked and turns to see a boy who appears to be fifteen with semi-long silver hair, wearing a yellow sleeveless shirt with the back being black, blue pants, black gloves, and blue and black shoes. "Hey! Who're you?! How'd you even get into this castle?!" Bowser asked.
"If you'd settle down, I might handle Sora for you." The boy said.
"Huh, you know Sora?" Bowser asked.
"I do and I know how to handle him and his circus of clowns called friends, for a catch." The boy said.
"What?!" Bowser asked.
"That thing you have is called a Star Rod, right and it can grant any wish?" The boy asked.
"Even if I told you, why should I grant a wish for a brat like you?" Bowser asked.
"Fine, you can deal with Sora yourself, but no matter what you do, he'll still get in your way." The boy said.
"Grrrr... Fine! What do you want? Coins? Fame? Royalty? What?" Bowser asked.
"I want that Star Rod to help me save a lost heart." The boy said.
"To what?! Save a lost heart? What're you talking about?!" Bowser asked.
"Will the Star Rod help me find a lost heart?" The boy asked.
"How 'bout this, you work on gettin' rid of that Sora kid for me and we'll talk about what wish you want." Bowser said.
"Fine by me. I'll be back for you later." The boy said as he disappears in a portal.
"So, he thinks he can handle Sora, huh? That, I'd LOVE to see!" Bowser said.
Meanwhile in Gusty Gulch the group are talking to Skolar.
"Mario, Sora, thank you two very much. I knew you could do it. I knew it was a great decision to ask you two to help. Mario, you are a great man and Sora, you a brave boy. Now that I'm free, I can help you. Behold!" Skolar said as he uses his power on Mario and Sora.
(Learned Star Power: Star Storm)
"Thank you, Skolar." Sora said.
"I'm afraid I have bad news, Bowser's life force seems to be getting stronger all the time. The Star Rod's most likely granting him more power. We're not even sure if he's noticing it or not, but there's no doubt he's getting stronger. You must be more careful as you continue your adventure. Now, I must return to Star Haven. The other Star Spirits await me there. Oh, an please keep me getting lost in Forever Forest between us." Skolar said as he flies up into the sky.
"Well, we saved three Star Spirits already. This is getting easy." Sora said.
"Don't get cocky! It's gonna get harder from here!" Donald said.
"C'mon, let's head back to Toad Town." Goombario said.
The group leave Gusty Gulch and later return to Bow's mansion and then back to Forever Forest.
"Oh, great! Back to Forever Forest." Kooper said.
"Ugh, I've never liked this place one bit." Bow said.
The group continue but then they hear a scream.
"EEEEEK!" A voice screamed.
"Now what?" Parakarry asked and they see someone and it's Jr. Troopa again.
"Mario! Sora! Thank... I mean, ah HA! Aren't you unlucky to run into me again!" Jr. Troopa said.
"Oh, great, Jr. Troopa." Sora said.
"Not this brat again..." Donald said.
"Were you crying the whole time here. Were you lost?" Goombario asked.
"Shut up! SHUT UP! I'm not a lost child! I'm your worst nightmare! Prepare for pain!" Jr. Troopa said.
The group confront Jr. Troopa.
"We really don't have time to be dealing with this kid..." Sora said.
"Let's just take him out and be done with this." Bow said.
"Hey, I'm no pushover! Check THIS out!" Jr. Troopa said as he makes bat wings appear and flies into the air.
"He can fly?" Goofy asked.
"That never happened before." Kooper said.
Sora aerial attacks at Jr. Troopa with his Keyblade while Mario uses Power Jump dealing great damage while Donald casts Thunder while Goombario uses Headbonk but Jr. Troopa delivers a flying attack at Sora but Goofy uses Rocket while Parakarry uses Shell Shot while Bow uses Smack and smacks Jr. Troopa many times but Jr. Troopa delivers another flying attack at Mario who retaliates with Power Bounce while Sora casts Gravity to bring down Jr. Troopa while Donald casts Fire while Goofy uses Tornado while Parakarry uses Sky Dive but Jr. Troopa delivers a flying kick but Goombario uses Headbonk while Bow uses Smack while Sora casts Thunder while Mario uses Power Bounce and they finish off Jr. Troopa who falls to the ground dazed.
"Take THAT!" Sora said.
"Darn it, darn it, DARN IT!" Jr. Troopa yelled as he runs away.
"Don't bother us again!" Donald called.
"Garwsh, did ya have to deal with him more than once?" Goofy asked.
"Twice, actually." Sora said and Mario nods.
The group continue through Forever Forest and later return to the entrance of the forest but they find Jr. Troopa.
"Oh, I made it outta the forest! I could kiss the ground!" Jr. Troopa said as he leaves.
"I can't lie, I'm glad to be out of here too." Bombette said.
"Back to Toad Town." Kooper said and Mario nods as they go back to Toad Town.
Well, there's the third chapter for the story and I hope you liked this one. I hope you enjoyed this and hope you'll look forward for more. This was supposed to be made last week, but IRL stuff caught up with me so I had to focus on that, but hey, new chapter for you! Will Sora and Mario be able to find the fourth Star Spirit? Where will they go next? Will another of Bowser's minions try to stop them this time around? I'll see you in the next chapter. Goodbye for now.
