Chapter 5: Peril in Lavalava

Sora, Mario, Donald, Goofy, Goombario, Kooper, Bombette, Parakarry, Bow, and Watt continue moving through Toad Town to find a way to Lavalava Island and they later come across a dock.

"Hey, a dock. Maybe we'll find a boat here." Sora said and Mario nods.

The group head for the docks where they find a familiar Koopa.

"Hey, it's Kolorado!" Kooper said.

"What's he doing here?" Bombette asked.

The group approach Kolorado.

"Hey, Kolorado." Sora said.

"Hmm, oh, you're the chaps I met at Dry Dry Desert. Whatever are you doing here?" Kolorado asked.

"We were gonna ask you that." Donald said.

"Well, I am traveling bravely to Lavalava Island in the southern sea to solve a diabolical mystery." Kolorado said.

"What mystery?" Bow asked.

"There are ancient treasures waiting in a volcanic cave. I'm in a bit of a fix, however. There is no way to get to Lavalava Island." Kolorado said.

"But is there a boat of some kind?" Parakarry asked.

"I'm afraid not. I must think of a way to cross the sea." Kolorado said.

"Well, this is great. We gotta find a way to get to Lavalava Island ourselves." Gombario said.

"But how can we get there if there's no boat?" Goofy asked.

Sora finds something in the water and it's a blue-green thing.

"What's that?" Sora asked.

Mario jumps on the blue-green thing and spin jumps on it.

"Ouch! That hurt! What are you doing?" The thing asked.

"Huh? It just talked!" Watt said.

The thing rises from the water to revealing itself to be a whale.

"A whale!" Sora, Donald, and Goofy exclaimed.

"Dear heavens! I was wondering what that thing was!" Kolorado said.

"Yes, I am a whale and I have problems. It feels like something's jumping around in my belly." The whale said.

"What's bothering you?" Donald asked.

"Maybe we can help." Kooper said.

"The ol' tuna is probably having a bellyache." Kolorado said.

"It's NOT a tuna! It's a whale!" Goombario said.

"Mario, let's see if we can help this whale out." Sora said and Mario nods.

"You mean you'll help my belly problem?" The whale asked.

"Sure." Sora said and the whale opens his mouth.

"You want US to in you?" Bow asked.

"Aww, phooey..." Donald said.

"Guess it's the only way. C'mon." Kooper said as they go into the whale.

(Inside the Whale)

The group are in the whale but it's dark.

"Ugh, it's so dark!" Goombario said.

"Watt!" Sora said.

"Gotcha!" Watt said as she shines the way.

The group use Watt's light to lead the way through the whale and they later find what looks like a black creature known as a Fuzzipede

"Who dat! What d'you think you're doing with that light?!" The Fuzzipede asked.

"Is that what's bothering the whale?" Bombette asked.

"Looks like it." Sora said throwing his Keyblade.

"Oww! I see, you wanna pick a fight! I'm ornery as all get out! Prepare for pain!" The Fuzzipede said.

Sora casts Thunder on the Fuzzipede while Mario double jumps dealing damage while Donald casts Fire while Watt uses Electro Dash but the Fuzzipede attacks back only for Goombario to use Headbonk while Goofy uses Charge while Bow uses Smack but the Fuzziepede attacks back but Bombette uses Bomb while Parakarry uses Sky Dive while Kooper uses Power Shell and after enough attacks they finish off Fuzzipede.

"How'd you like THAT?!" Sora asked.

"Shucks! First I think I get away from that ol' fishin' man...and then I get all swallowed up by some bigger fish...and then fellas with a mustache and carrying a giant key go upside my head... I've been fallin' outta fryin' pans into fires since I was just a grub. Talk about a lousy lot in life." The Fuzzipede said.

"Well, now I kinda feel bad..." Goofy said.

"Mario, it's me, the whale. Can you hear me?" The whale asked.

"Yeah, we hear you." Sora said and Mario nods.

"The stomachache seems to have cleared up. I feel fantastic!" The whale said as water starts rising.

"Here we go..." Goombario said.

The whale starts shooting water from his hole while shooting the group and the Fuzzipede out of him.

"Hey, you're that dumb ol' fish that ate me up and such! You plumb idiot! I thought I was a goner!" The Fuzzipede said.

"I'm awfully sorry. I was just having my nap with my mouth open." The whale said.

"Well, I guess I'll forgive you this time. Just watch it." The Fuzzipede said and turns to the group. "Mr. Mustache and Mr. Spikehead, thank you." The Fuzzipede said.

"You're welcome. Sorry for that misunderstanding and attacking you." Sora said and Mario nods.

"Long as it's all cleared up. Y'all take care now." The Fuzzipede said hopping off.

"Whew, I feel better! Maybe I should call you Dr. Mario!" The whale said.

"It's no problem." Sora said.

"Is there a way I can do to express my gratitude?" The whale asked.

"Actually, yes. Can you take us to Lavalava Island?" Donald asked.

"Pardon my eavesdropping, but you chaps are going to Lavalava Island as well?" Kolorado asked.

"That's right." Kooper said.

"We're going for a different reason." Bombette said.

"In that case, Mario, Sora, you tuna tamers! Allow me to Accompany you to the shores of Lavalava Island! What a trip it will be! This island will be wonderful! Trust my instincts." Kolorado said.

"I guess..." Sora said.

"And Twink DID mention the next Star Spirit's at Lavalava Island." Goombario said.

"Yeah, that's the reason we're going." Parakarry said.

"Lavalava Island? Of course, I know the way, but... There's a big volcano on the island that's on the verge of erupting. It's very dangerous." The whale said.

"I don't care! We gotta go!" Donald said and Mario nods.

"Very well. It's your call. Hop on my back." The whale said.

The group and Kolorado jump on the whale's back.

"Okay, Lavalava Island, here we GO!" Sora said as the whale starts moving through the waters.

"We're riding on the tuna. Mario, Sora, do you ever wonder how strange life can be?" Kolorado asked.

"It's a WHALE! NOT a tuna!" Donald yelled.

"Calm down, Donald." Kooper said.

The whale begins moving through the waters taking the group to Lavalava Island and later after a very long trip they arrive at a big island and the whale stops at the island's shore.

"Here we are. Lavalava Island. If you want to Toad Town, just get on my back again." The whale said.

"Thank you, Mr. Whale." Sora said and Mario nods.

"This is Lavalava Island? Smashing!" Kolorado said and then spots something. "Gracious me! Behold, chaps! Off in the distance! The top of Mt. Lavalava! We must hurry! We must make haste!" Kolorado said dashing off.

"Here he goes..." Bow said.

"The next Star Spirit's should be on Mt. Lavalava like Twink said." Goofy said.

"Better get a move on." Kooper said.

(Field Theme: Lavalava Island)

(Lavalava Island)

The group begin moving through Lavalava Island and they later come across a sandy beahc area.

"HELP, I SAY! HEEEELP!" A voice cried.

"Now what?" Bow asked.

"That sounded like Kolorado!" Kooper said.

The group go to see what's going on and they find Kolorado surrounded by Heartless that look like blue dinosaurs with razor teeth and claws, yellow eyes, and Heartles emblems on their underbellies.

"Heartless!" Donald said.

"Hang on, Kolorado!" Sora said as they rush to help.

The group confront the dino Heartless known as Savage Raptors who attack with their claws but Sora triple attacks with his Keyblade while Mario attacks with his hammer while Kooper uses Shell Toss but the Savage Raptors breathe green flames to burn the group only for Donald to cast Blizzard while Watt uses Electro Dash while Goombario uses Headbonk but the Savage Raptors lay eggs creating mini versions of the dino Heartless and the Mini Savage Raptors shoot green fireballs but Bow uses Smack while Parakarry uses Shell Shot while Goofy uses Tornado while Bombette uses Bomb but the Savage Raptors breathe green flames but Sora casts Blizzard and finishes off the Heartless.

"You okay, Kolorado?" Kooper asked.

"Phew... You saved me! Many thanks, chums!" Kolorado said.

"Of course the Heartless have to be here." Bombette said.

"Well, enough of that! Let's pull ourselves together and press on, what say?" Kolorado asked and keeps moving.

"We better keep a good ey out for any more of those scary Heartless things." Watt said.

The group start to move but Sora stays put as he looks at the shore and begins thinking of Destiny Islands and also thinks of him playing with two friends with one being a silver haired boy and a red haired girl.

"Sora?" Goombario asked snapping Sora out of his thoughts.

"Huh?" Sora asked.

"Are you alright? You kinda zoned out." Watt said.

"Oh, sorry. I was just...thinking." Sora said.

"About what?" Bow asked.

"Um..." Sora trails off.

"C'mon, we can't keep Kolorado waitin'." Goofy said.

"Goofy's right. Let's hurry." Parakarry said and Mario nods.

"This place... It reminds me of my island..." Sora said in his mind as he remembers Destiny Islands on the verge of destruction by the darkness, remembers the silver haired boy trapped in shadows, and the red haired girl vanishing. "Riku... Kairi... When I'm finished in the Mushrom Kingdom, I'll find you." Sora said in his mind.

(Yoshi Village)

The group arrive at a different area of the island and come across a village with dinosaurs of different colors.

"Whoa!" Sora said.

"Those are Yoshis! They actually live here on this island?" Watt asked.

"This must be their village." Goombario said.

Mario goes to a red Yoshi.

"Hello! Howdy! Welcome to Yoshi's Village!" The red Yoshi said.

"Hi. Um, do you know the way to Mt. Lavalava?" Sora asked.

"Mt. Lavalava? The volcano is just to the east of here, but there's no way to reach it. Besides, our leader said it's not safe to get too close because it's about to erupt any day." The red Yoshi said.

"Maybe we oughta talk to that Village Leader." Goofy said.

"I guess it's worth a try." Bombette said.

The group search the village for the leader and they find a green Yoshi with a feather.

"Excuse me." Sora said.

"Ah, welcome to you, Mario! I am the Village Leader of this village. Let me guess, you wish to get to Mt. Lavalava, yes?" The Yoshi Leader asked and Mario nods.

"Do you know how to get to it?" Kooper asked.

"The entrance to the volcano is in the jungle, but it's very difficult to get to it. What's more is that the volcano has awakened. It's too dangerous to go there." The Yoshi Leader said.

"That again..." Donald said.

"But we gotta get to Mt. Lavalava." Sora said.

"Maybe we'll find a way." Parakarry said.

The group continue to explore the village and they later arrive at the different part of the village where they find more Yoshis as well as a purple Cheep-Cheep and so Mario goes for the Cheep-Cheep.

"Oh, it's rare to have vistors these days. I'd love to chat, but I have my fins full." The Cheep-Cheep said.

"Why?" Watt asked.

"I'm watching these young Yoshis and they're VERY naughty. I have to make sure they're not up to trouble. I know they're up to no good. No one can fool Sushie!" Sushie said.

"Okay. Have fun with that." Bombette said.

Sora finds a green Yoshi.

"Excuse me." Sora said.

"Oh, we have vistitors. We don't get visitors often. The jungle beyond here is dangerous. We don't allow our kids to go there." The Yoshi said.

"Have you seen a Koopa around here?" Kooper asked.

"Oh, yes. He calls himself an archaeologist and he just went off to the opposite direction. He said he's trying to find a way into the volcano." The Yoshi said.

"That's Kolorado." Parakarry said.

"We better find him before more danger does." Sora said and Mario nods.

(Jungle)

The group begin searching for Kolorado and they later arrive at a jungle area.

"EEEEEK! HELP! HELP!" A voice cried.

"That better not be Kolorado." Donald said.

"It probably is." Bow said.

The group find Kolorado surrounded by Heartless that look like black and red Piranha Plants and weeds and have Heartless emblems on their heads.

"More Heartless!" Goofy said.

"Oh, no!" Watt said.

"Hang on, Kolorado!" Sora said as they confront the Heartless.

The Heartless known as Poison Weed unleash thorned tendrils from the ground to attack the group but Sora uses Strike Raid and throws his Keyblade at multiple enemies while Mario attacks with his hammer while Kooper uses Power Shell but the Poison Weeds shoot poison to cause poison damage but Parakarry uses Shell Shot while Donald casts Thunder while Bow uses Smack but the Poison Weed unleash more thorned tendrils to try and trap the group only for Bombette to use Bomb while Goofy uses Charge while Watt uses Electro Dash but the Poison Weeds shoot more poison but Mario attacks with his hammer while Sora triple attacks with his Keyblade and after enough attacks they defeat the Heartless.

"You okay, Kolorado?" Goombario asked.

"Phew, you saved me once more." Kolorado said.

"You seriously need to stop going off on your own." Donald said.

"Good news, chaps! I feel that our destination, the volcano, is near. Let's press on while our spirits are high!" Kolorado said as he dashes off.

"What'd I just say?!" Donald asked jumping up and down.

"Let's go before something else happens." Sora said and Mario nods.

The group follow Kolorado and later find him and he's standing near a ledge with lava.

"Thanks for waiting this time." Goombario said.

"Ahh, have a look at this, chums." Kolorado said showing the entrance to a volcano.

"So, this is the entrance to the volcano?" Goofy asked.

"Indeed! Somewhere in that volcano are treasures I'm looking for! I know it! The secrets of an ancient civilization!" Kolorado said.

"So, how do we get in?" Watt asked.

"Uh... It's a bit of a sticky wicket..." Kolorado said.

"You don't know how to get in, do you?" Bow asked.

"Erm, no, but we musn't give up! A good explorer never stops gathering information." Kolorado said.

"Then, let's go back to the village and see if there's a way to get in." Goofy said and they nod.

The group start moving.

"EEEEK! STOOOOPT IT!" Kolorado cried.

"Oh, for the love of..." Donald said.

"Let's just stop the Heartless." Sora said.

The group hurry only to find Kolorado not under attack.

"Oh ho ho ho ho! Did you think I was beset by enemies again, chaps? Just a bit of a joke." Kolorado said.

"Why you...!" Donald growled as he casts Thunder on Kolorado.

"Donald!" Kooper berated.

"C'mon, Donald, have a sense of humor." Bombette said.

"Oh, my stars..." Kolorado said dazed from the lightning spell.

"C'mon, back to the village." Sora said.

(Field Theme: Lavalava Island-Yoshi Panic)

The group return to Yoshi Village but they many Yoshis panicking.

"What's with them?" Parakarry asked.

Sora goes to the Village Leader.

"What's going on?" Sora asked.

"Oh, such ill fortune! The children are missing! They secretly slipped off to the jungle. They don't know the dangers! We must find them!" The Yoshi Leader said.

"Oh, phooey..." Donald said.

"The Yoshis are panicking, they can't think straight. I'll try to calm them down. Mario, can you find the children?" The Yoshi Leader asked and Mario nods.

"We'll find 'em!" Sora said.

"Thank you! Please hurry!" The Yoshi Leader said.

The grup begin looking for missing Yoshi children and they later arrive at a different area of the island.

"GET BACK HERE, YOU INGRATES!" A voice shouted.

"Hey, that voice." Goombario said.

"You! Down here! If you can hear me, look up!" The voice said and they look up to see Sushie on a tree.

"She's up on a tree?" Goofy asked.

"This is so embarrassing... I'm stuck on this tree. Please, get me down." Sushie said.

Mario attacks the tree with his hammer making Sushie come down.

"Phew... I'm saved. I feel like one big ache..." Sushie said.

"How'd this happen?" Kooper asked.

"Those rotten little... I was chasing those naughty Yoshi boys, but I fell for their trap. They're not supposed to be in the jungle. I have to find them before they get in in too deep." Sushie said.

"Actually, we're trying to find the Yoshi children too." Sora said and Mario nods.

"Well, in that case, why don't we look for them together?" Sushie suggested.

"Sounds like a good idea." Goofy said.

"Oh, do forgive me. I haven't even asked your names." Sushie said.

"I'm Sora. This is Mario. These are Donald, Goofy, Goombario, Kooper, Bombette, Parakarry, Bow, and Watt." Sora introduced.

"Hmm, I've never heard of you. You must be from far away. I'd welcome you to Lavalava Island, but first, we must find the boys." Sushie said.

(Sushie has joined you!)

Abilities:

Belly Flop

Squirt

"Well, enough talk, let's get goin' to find the lost boys." Goombario said.

The group start moving to find the missing Yoshi boys while using Sushie to get through the water and come across a different section of the island but they hear crying and they search thr bushes and find a small red Yoshi.

"That was scary... We were plating hide-and-seek and there was this weird plant and it trapped me. Sushie was right, we should've stayed in the village. Thanks for helping me. I'm sorry." The red Yoshi said leaving.

"That's one." Sora said.

The group continue searching for the other missing Yoshi boys and they later find a pipe taking them underground and they find a small green Yoshi crying and so the group go to him.

"There was this flower that spun me around and I thought it was way cool. It spun me until I ended up here. It was dark and scary. Thanks for coming to get me. I'm going home." The green Yoshi said.

"That's two." Sora said.

"Only three more left." Sushie said.

The group keep searching for three more missing Yoshi boys while fighting off Heartless and they find a log which Mario knocks over making a bridge and they find a small blue Yoshi crying.

"We were playing hide-and-seek and I had to be 'it', but I couldn't anyone here. I just wandered around and got lost. You were right, Sushie, this place is scary. I promise I'll be a good boy from now on. I'm going home." The blue Yoshi said leaving.

"Two more of those boys left." Sushie said.

"Let's not waste more time." Donald said.

The group keep looking for two more missing Yoshi boys and arrive at a jungle area and they find a small purple Yoshi sleeping on a tree and so Mario whacks the tree making the purple Yoshi come down.

"Huh? Oh, hey. You were looking for me and Sushie too? We were playing hide-and-seek and I got real sleepy so I took a nap. The jungle's not so bad, but I'm starting to get lonely so I'll just head home." The purple Yoshi said as he leaves.

"Just one more Yoshi boy." Sushie said.

"You better be right." Bow said.

The group search for the final Yoshi boy and arrive at a different area where they find a small yellow Yoshi surrounded by Heartless that look like purple and black mushrooms with blades on their heads.

"Heartless!" Goombario said.

"We have to save him!" Sushie said as the group confront the Heartless.

The Heartless known as Blade Fungi attack with their blades but Sora uses Strike Raid and attacks multiple enemies while Mario attacks with his hammer while Donald casts Gravity but the Blade Fungi unleash sleeping gas to try and make the group asleep but Kooper uses Shell Toss while Parakarry uses Shell Shot while Goofy uses Tornado but the Blade Fungi shoot their blades at the group but Bombette uses Bomb while Watt uses Electro Dash while Sushie uses Squirt but the Blade Fungi unleash more sleeping gas to make the group asleep but Sora ises Sonic Blade and dashes all over while striking and then delivers the final dashing strike and defeats the Heartless.

After the fight the group go to the yellow Yoshi.

"Are they gone? I thought those things were going to eat me up. Thanks for helping me. I'll listen to Sushie from now on. I don't wanna do bad things. I wanna be good. I'm going home." The yellow Yoshi said leaving.

"That's all of them?" Sora asked.

"Yes, all Yoshi boys are accounted for." Sushie said.

"Finally." Donald said.

"Hopefully, the Yoshis are settled." Watt said.

The group make their way back to the village and they find the Yoshis now calm.

"Thank you so much for getting our children back. The Leader wants to thank you. You should go see him." The adult green Yoshi said.

The group find the Yoshi Leader and talk to him.

"Mario, thank you. You have saved the children of the village. I feel that no expression of our gratitude could be enough." The Yoshi Leader said.

"No problem, but we still need to get to Mt. Lavalava." Sora said.

"You're in luck. It just so happens I have remembered a good way to reach the volcano." The Yoshi Leader said going for a statue.

"What's with this statue?" Parakarry asked.

"Huh? Oh, I thought it was...somewhere around here... Ahh, here it is." The Yoshi Leader said taking out what looks like a small jade statue.

(Obtained: Jade Raven)

"What's this for?" Goofy asked.

"Whenever events beyond our control occur on this island, we ask the help of Raphael the Raven, the island's master. If anyone can help you reach the volcano, it's Raphael the Raven. He lives in the depths of this island. If you place the Jade Raven into the statue of Raphael, the way into the depths of the jungle will appear. I'm certain you'll find the path. May all your wishes come true." The Yoshi Leader said.

"Thanks." Sora said and Mario nods.

"Hold on. Mario, Sora, why do you wish to go to Mt. Lavalava? It's hot and dengerous! I do NOT approve of this!" Sushie said.

"Look, Sushie, we have to to Mt. Lavalava because we're looking for a missing Star Spirit so we can rescue Princess Peach from Bowser." Sora said and Mario nods.

"Such a romantic story... They tend to soften my heart... That does it! I will NOT let you boys go off alone! I, Sushie, will be by your side until the end!" Sushie said.

"Really?" Kooper asked.

"Of course! I love taking care of others! If you need help through the jungle, you'll need me. Come now! That volcano isn't getting any cooler!" Sushie said.

"Then let's make haste!" Bow said.

The group make their way through the island to find the statue of Raphael and they later find another statue with another raven on it and Mario places the Jade Raven statue on the statue making it shake and move aside allowing the group into a different area.

The group arrive at a deep jungle where they deal with Savage Raptors, Poison Weeds, and Blade Fungi but the group defeat the Heartless and continue to move where they find blocks and so Mario and Sora start moving blocks making water rise from the ground but Mario and Sora push the blocks to plug up the water making a rock shake and water rises from under the rock and so the group continue through the jungle where they find vines hanging from a tree and so Mario and Sora pull vinesmaking bushes move and continue.

The group head further deep in the jungle.

"How much further are we going to find that Raphael?" Watt asked.

"He can't be far." Goofy said.

"Don't worry. We just gotta keep going and..." Sora was cut off.

"Where's the fire, Sora?" A voice asked.

"Huh?" Sora asked and he sees someone in front of them and it's the silver haired boy.

"I've been waiting for you to show up and you're in a hurry try and continue playing hero?" The silver haired boy asked.

"Riku? What're you doing here?" Sora asked.

"Just taking a nice look at this island. It does remind me of our island, doesn't it?" Riku asked.

"Uh, Sora, who's this?" Goombario asked.

"Riku, why are you really here? Don't tell me you're causing trouble." Sora said.

"Trouble? I don't think so. You see, unlike you, Sora, I'm actually trying to find a way to help Kairi." Riku said.

"What's that supposed to mean? I'M trying to help Kairi too! It's just that..." Sora was cut off.

"Please, you're too busy helping some mustache stranger rescue some princess. That doesn't sound like helping Kairi to me." Riku said.

"Will you stop it? Look, we're in a hurry. We're trying to save a Star Spriit." Sora said.

"Hey, what's the rush? I happen to show up here, admiring this island and I've been thinking, you remember the times we tried to one up each other? How 'bout a one-on-one match? You and me? No help from your new friends." Riku said summoning his sword Soul Eater.

"Fine. I'm game." Sora said taking out his Keyblade.

Mario says something to Sora.

"Don't worry, Mario. I got this." Sora said.

"Oh, brother..." Donald said.

"Be careful, Sora..." Watt said.

"Oh, dear..." Sushie said.

"Whenever you're ready." Riku said.

"Oh, I am!" Sora said.

(Boss Theme: The Force in You)

Sora confronts Riku and two boys stand ready to fight.

Sora delivers three slashes at Riku with his Keyblade dealing damage but Riku retaliates with two attacks with Soul Eater but Sora casts Fire at Riku who strikes back with a spinning attack with Soul Eater dealing damage to Sora who casts Cure on himself and then uses Strike Raid and throws his Keyblade at Riku four times and then delivers the final Keyblade throw but Riku uses a Potion to heal himself and then delivers a lunging sword attack on Sora dealing damage but Sora delivers three attacks with his Keyblade causing more damage to Riku who retaliates with two slashes with Soul Eater.

"Giving up already?" Riku asked.

"Hardly!" Sora said.

Sora uses Sonic Blade and delivers multiple dashing attacks on Riku while dealing damage and then delivers the final dash attack but Riku delivers a lunging attack on Sora dealing most damage but Sora casts Cure and then casts Blizzard but Riku counters and delivers a spinning attack with Soul Eater dealing more damage to Sora who strikes back with three attacks with his Keyblade damaging Riku who retaliates with a lunging attack with Soul Eater but Sora uses Strike Raid and throws his Keyblade four times and then delivers the final Keyblade throw casuing most damage but Riku delivers a spinning slash with Soul Eater only for Sora to strike back with Sonic Blade and dashes all over while attacking Riku and then delivers the final dash attack but Riku strikes back with two strikes with Soul Eater but Sora strikes back with three strikes with his Keyblade only for Riku to counter and delivers a side swipe attack with Soul Eater causing damage to Sora who strikes back with three attacks with his Keyblade but Riku retaliates with his spinning attack with Soul Eater only for Sora to counter and then delivers three attacks with his Keyblade.

The two boys keep exchanging attacks until they lock their swords together.

"Riku, stop!" Sora yelled.

"C'mon, Sora! Thought you were stronger than that!" Riku said.

"Sora!" Bow cried.

"We have to do something!" Kooper said.

Mario goes to try and help.

"Don't even think about it, plumber!" Riku yelled.

Sora breaks the lock and tries to attack Riku who jumps back to avoid the attack.

"I went easy on you. Just so you know, you already made an enemy of Bowser. He's aiming to take you out." Riku said.

"So what? I can handle him!" Sora said.

"He has the Star Rod. You really think your Keyblade can match against it? Meanwhile, I already have plans for the Star Rod." Riku said.

"What d'you mean?" Sora asked.

"Later. Next time, try to put up a better fight." Riku said leaving.

"Riku!" Sora called but Riku is gone.

"Gawrsh, just what was Riku doin' here?" Goofy asked.

"And what did he mean by plans for the Star Rod?" Donald asked.

Mario goes to Sora and asks him a question.

"Oh, yeah. That was Riku. He's...my friend." Sora said.

"I find that hard to swallow. I mean, he said some really nasty stuff to you." Bombette said.

"Yeah, he sounded like a big meanie." Watt said.

"Look, something happened to him, that's all. He's still my friend." Sora said crossing his arms.

"Um, I hate to break the tension, but should we keep trying to find Raphael?" Goombario asked.

"Yeah, we still gotta get to Mt. Lavalava." Donald said.

"You're right. Let's go." Sora said.

The group start moving but Sora remains behind.

"Riku... What's going?" Sora asked and Jiminy hops out of Sora's hood.

"Sora, I know this is difficult, but I'm sure there's a way to reach your friend." Jiminy said.

"I guess. Why's he on the wrong side?" Sora asked.

"If I didn't know better, the Heartless are probably using him." Jiminy said.

"Probably." Sora said.

"Sora!" Parakarry called.

"Come now, dear. We need to hurry." Sushie said.

"Right." Sora said.

The group arrive at a different part of the jungle with a giant tree and they find a hole on the trunk and so they go into the tree and start climbing their way up the top and they find what looks like a big raven on a nest.

"Hello?" Sora said.

"Oh, welcome! Sorry I'm surprised, but I can't seem to remember the last time someone came up here. It's been a while." The raven said.

"Are you Raphael?" Goofy asked.

"Affrimative! I'm the master of this island! Call sign: Raphael the Raven! If you have any problems, let me know. Go ahead, out with it." Raphael said.

"My name is Sora and this Mario. We're trying to get into the volcano, but we don't have any way to get in." Sora said.

"I see. That is a problem, but not for me. I'll help." Raphael said.

"Really?" Kooper asked.

"To be honest, I knew you'd come here and ask for my help. I got a message from the Stars so I knew you'd be coming here. I have something exceptional to give you that ought to help you on your way. That will be for later, so let's focus on the volcano problem." Raphael said. "CAW CAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAW!" Raphael chanted making smaller ravens come flying in.

"Whoa." Sora said.

"Excellent response time, Ravens. We've got work to do. I'll brief you only once so pay attention!" Raphael begins explaining to the Ravens. "And it must be done just as quickly as possible. Understand? Let's move, Ravens! Follow me!" Raphael said as he moves and the Ravens follow him.

"C'mon, after them!" Bombette said as the group follow the Ravens down off the tree.

The group are back on ground level where they meet with Raphael who bounces on the ground making a quake occur and making a trunk rise.

"Come." Raphael said going and the group follow him.

The group follow Raphael through the jungle and they find Raphael and the other Ravens.

"Aye, aye, everyone ready? Now, Ravens! Get to work!" Raphael said as the Ravens get on the tree and begin working.

"What're they doing?" Donald asked.

"This shouldn't take long." Raphael said as the Ravens keep working.

Just then Kolorado arrives.

"What in blazes?" Kolorado asked.

One of the Ravens come down and informs Raphael.

"All finished, caw!" One of the Ravens said revealing a basket on the tree.

"Roger that! You'll be able to reach the volcano now." Raphael said as the basket comes down.

"Oh, top notch! It would appear we can enter the volcano now! What luck! We shan't delay!" Kolorado said.

"As long we're able to get in and get that Star Spirit." Sora said.

Kolorado goes into the basket which lifts up.

"That Koopa! Such a maverick! Charging into the volcano... He's bold, I'll give him that." Raphael said.

"He's bold, but nuts!" Donald said.

"Donald!" Kooper berated.

"Well, never mind that. I want to give you something." Raphael said giving Mario a red orb.

(Obtained: Ultra Stone)

"Thanks." Sora said.

"Well, I've done my part. Now, I must return to my nest. Best of luck." Raphael said as he leaves and the Ravens follow him.

"Well, ready to head for that volcano?" Sora asked and Mario nods.

"Let's do it!" Bombette said.

The group get on the basket which rises and they're on a tree branch and they find a zipline and use it to get across and reach the volcanic area.

"Well, we're here." Donald said.

"Into the volcano." Sora said and Mario nods and they go into the volcano.

(Field Theme: Mt. Lavalava)

(Mt. Lavalava)

The group enter the volcano and start moving but then something rises from the ground and it's a Piranha Plant.

"IDENTIFIED AS...MARIO! ALERT! REPORT TO BOSS! ALERT! ALERT!" The Piranha Plant said going back into the ground.

"Okay?" Kooper said.

"Come on." Sushie said as they go further into the volcano.

The group find Kolorado looking at the lava.

"What's goin' on?" Goofy asked.

"I sense danger here. All adventures are dangerous, though, so what of it? We must press on toward the glory of an unknown treasure!" Kolorado said jumping on a stepping stone only for it to sink and Kolorado touches the lava making him fly and land back.

"Something's off about that rock." Goombario said.

"I guess we better jump on and then off quick." Bow said and Mario nods.

The group jump on the rocks to get through the lava and they find a moving rock taking them to the other side and arrive at a different area of the volcano where they find another zipline and use it to go down the volcano and they arrive at another area with spinning flames and then find another zipline and use it to go down deep into the volcano and arrive at an area with laval flowing and so with Parakarry's help Mario and Sora use blocks to block the lava flow allowing the group to get across and enter another room with mor lava flowing and so Mario and Sora work together to use blocks to block more lava flow and they get across to find a treasure chest.

"Hey, a chest!" Donald said.

Sora opens the chest revealing to be a hammer.

"Another hammer. Here you go, Mario." Sora said giving the hammer to Mario.

(Obtained: Ultra Hammer)

The group continue through the volcano and they find a giant block blocking their way and so Mario uses his hammer to destroy it allowing them to go to a different area with more lava but get across and they later find Kolorado standing before another block.

"Now what's wrong?" Parakarry asked.

"My finely honed intuition tells me that great discoveries lie just beyond here, but there's this mysterious block in the way." Kolorado said.

Mario destroys the block with his hammer.

"Wonderful! No time to hang about! Onward to glory!" Kolorado said rushing off.

"Does he EVER slow down?" Watt asked.

"I guess not." Sora said.

The group find Kolorado jumping off but then starts falling.

"What a palooka." Donald said.

"Is he okay?" Sushie asked.

The group use another zipline to go down and find Kolorado on the ground.

"You okay?" Kooper asked.

"Oh, yes. Don't mind me. Just investigating this floor a bit more closely. Go on ahead." Kolorado said.

"If you say so." Bow said.

The group keep going but as they arrive at a hallway a big spiked boulder drops and rolls at the group who run to get away and reach a room with more lava and use stepping stones to get across while dodging spinning flames and they enter a room with many blocks.

"Mario! Sora! Wait one moment!" A voice called and it's Kolorado.

"What is it?" Bow asked.

"According to the information I've gathered, the hidden treasure should be right around here, but I need to go a little further." Kolorado said.

"Well, you wait here while we handle the work." Donald said.

Mario and Sora begin pushing blocks and reach the upper part while Mario destroys more blocks with his new hammer and find a giant spiked boulder making it roll while hitting Kolorado in the process and the boulder destroys the wall.

"Kolorado?" Goofy asked.

"Barely nicked me... Ow...my poor shell..." Kolorado said.

The group go for the wall and enter a different room and Kolorado joins them.

"Close! Very close! My treasure hunt senses are going mad right now! It's that way!" Kolorado said going to a different room.

The group follow Kolorado to the room and find Kolorado with the spiked boulder.

"There's nothing here." Kolorado said.

"So much for your treasure hunt senses." Donald said.

"Donald!" Kooper berated.

"My senses can be wrong on occasion. I shall not give up." Kolorado said.

"Maybe there's somewhere we haven't looked into." Goombario said.

"Let's go see." Sushie said.

The group go to the opposite direction and head deeper into the volcano and reach the lower levels but then a Piranha Plant rises.

"MARIO STILL APPROACHING! IDENTIFIED AS SEARCHING FOR STAR SPIRIT! CODE RED! REPORT TO BOSS! ALERT! ALERT!" The Piranha Plant said sinking into the ground.

The group head for a different room but then something rises from a lava pool and it's a giant lava Piranha Plant with thorns and having two lava Piranha Buds.

"Whoa!" Sora said.

"BLECK HYUCK HYUCK HYUCK! YOU MADE IT, MARIO! YOU GUYS, BAD GUYS! BAD GUYS COME STEAL STAR SPIRIT! BAD GUYS, WHO COME STEAL STAR SPIRITS GET HURT! WE DON'T LET THAT HAPPEN! NO! WE TRAP STAR SPIRIT! WE GET THIS VOLCANO! VOLCANO IS OURS! GOOD DEAL! WE MAKE THINGS HOT FOR YOU! WE BEAT YOU, MARIO!" The Lava Piranha Plant said.

"Heh, I think you'll find us to be more a cool bunch 'cause you're goin' down!" Sora said.

(Boss Theme: Go, Mario, Go! 1)

The group confront Lava Piranha and Sora delivers three attacks at Lava Piranha with his Keyblade while Mario uses Power Quake while Goombario uses Multibonk while Sushie uses Squirt but Lava Piranha uses its lava buds to shoot fireballs at the group and then Lava Piranha itself unleashes a giant fireball but Donald casts Blizzard while Kooper uses Power Shell while Bow uses Smack but the lava buds shoot more fireballs as Lava Piranha unleashes another giant fire ball but Watt uses Electro Dash at one of the buds while Bombette uses Power Bomb to take out the other bud while Goofy uses Tornado at Lava Piranha itself who retaliates with unleashing a stream of fire but Parakarry uses Shell Shot at Lava Piranha while Mario uses Power Bounce and jumps multiple times at Lava Piranha who strikes back with shooting a gianr fireball but Sora casts Blizzard and after enough attacks Lava Piranha falls and sinks into the lava.

"That's it?" Goombario asked.

"That was easy." Watt said.

Just then a quake occurs.

"Huh?" Goofy asked.

"That doesn't sound good..." Parakarry said.

Something rises from the lava and it's Lava Piranha again but it's covered in fire as well as its lava buds.

"It's still here?!" Bow asked.

"Time for round two!" Sora said.

(Boss Theme: Go, Mario, Go! 2)

Sora casts Blizzard at Lava Piranha dealing more damage with ice magic while Sushie uses Tidal Wave and moves around while covering the area with water causing damage to Lava Piranha and its buds stunning them allowing Mario to use Power Jump dealing great damage while Goombario uses Multibonk while Bow uses Smack but Lava Piranha recovers and shoots a giant fireball at the group but Donald casts Blizzard while Parakarry uses Shell Shot while Bombette uses Power Bomb but Lava Piranha unleashes a stream of fire to burn the group but Kooper uses Pwer Shell while Goofy uses Charge while Watt uses Electro Dash but Lava Piranha unleashes a fiery explosion on the group dealing fire damage.

"Mario! Sora! You chaps shan't fight alone! Kolorado to the rescue!" Kolorado said arriving and tries to attack but touches the lava. "OW, OW, OW! HOT! IT BURNS!" Kolorado yelled.

"Thanks for the offer, Kolorado, but we got this." Sora said and Mario nods.

"Good luck to you, chaps!" Kolorado said leaving.

Lava Piranha unleashes more streams of flames to burn the group but Sushie uses Squirt on Lava Piranha dealing effective damage stunning it allowing Parakarry to use Sky Dive while Bow uses Smack but Lava Piranha recovers and unleashes a fiery explosion to try and burn the group but Kooper uses Dizzy Shell to stun Lava Piranha allowing Goofy to use Rocket while Watt uses Electro Dash while Bombette uses Bomb but Lava Piranha's lava buds unleash fiery balls and send them to attack the group burning them but Donald casts Blizzard on all three stunning the buds and dealing effective damage to Lava Piranha itself while Goombario uses Multibonk but Lava Piranha shoots a giant fireball to burn the group but Sora delivers three attacks with his Keyblade while Mario uses Power Bounce and jumps on Lava Piranha multiple times and the group finish off Lava Piranha who falls to the ground defeated.

"Nothing to it on hotheads like you!" Sora said grinning.

Lava Piranha and its lava buds sink into the lava and Kolorado arrives.

"Well, that's that then! Now, there's nothing between us and the treasure! Let's go!" Kolorado said going to the next room.

Just then something comes out of the lava and it's another card with another Star Spirit that's pink and wearing a sash.

"Another Star Spirit!" Sora said and Mario nods.

The two go for the card and free the fifth Star Spirit.

END OF CHAPTER!

"Venturing deep into the streaming Mt. Lavalava, Mario, Sora, and their friends plucked the Lava Piranha and rescued the fifth Star Spirit, Misstar, from a fiery fate. But the 'treasure' Kolorado is looking for is yet to be found. Wherever could it be?" Jiminy asked in his jounral but then realizes something. "Oh, no!" Jiminy hops out of Sora's hood.

"What's wrong, Jiminy?" Sora asked.

"Everyone, listen, the volcano is about to erupted!" Jiminy said.

"WHAT?!" The group asked as a quake occurs and the floor starts to crumble.

"Mario, Sora, this way! We must hurry!" Misstar said going to the next room.

The group quickly follow Misstar and find Kolorado.

"Kolorado, we gotta move." Kooper said.

"But the treasure doesn't seem to be here. Gad, where could it be?" Kolorado asked.

"Hurry!" Watt cried.

The group follow Misstar and Kolorado joins them.

"Aha! Treasure! Oh, wait. It's soome sort of starfish...?" Kolorado asked.

"It's one of the Star Spirits!" Donald yelled jumping up and down.

"Oh, bother. An adventure is never over until treasure is found. Oh, wait! That lava monster was guarding it. I shall go back and check." Kolorado said.

"But it's dangerous and this place can go any minute!" Sora said and just then the quke gets worse.

"Uh, fellas?" Goofy said looking down at lava rising.

"Are we doomed?" Parakarry asked.

"The volcano is going to erupt any time now. We must find another escape route." Misstar said but sees a cracked wall. "I feel a slight wind coming from this cracked wall." Misstar said.

"Then that must be another room." Bombette said bombing the cracked wall.

"That should help. Come on." Bow said as they start moving.

The group find Misstar and Kolorado who finds a chest.

"Treasure! At last! By the Stars! I'll risk my life for the treasure!" Kolorado said.

Misstar grabs the group and Kolorado and flies into the air as lava rises and they escape the volcano as it erupts while the chest lands somewhere in the island.


Meanwhile in Peach's castle and Bowser's lair and Peach is still in her room pacing again.

"Twink, how would you feel about sneaking out of here again?" Peach asked.

"Princess Peach, you've gotten so bold! I thought you were gentle and delicate." Twink said.

"Oh, I am delicate. I'm behaving like a delicate princess, just like the Ministers taught me to." Peach said.

"Okay, Peach. I believe. You're the princess. Anyway, let's go for it." Twink said.

Peach uses the switch to open the fireplace and go through the hallway and enter the same room and sneak through the castle foyer while passing Bowser's guards and finds a door leading to a room but she finds more of Bowser's guards.

"Huh? Princess Peach?! How'd you get out of your room? King Bowser's really gonna flip his wig if we don't take you back to your room." The Koopatrol said.

Just then a Hammer Bro arrives.

"Hang on a sec. Get a grip, would ya? Don't panic. There's no way she can get outta the castle anyway. Besides, let's have her participate in a game?" The Hammer Bro suggested.

"Yeah... We do need a third person. You're onto something!" The Koopatrol said.

"Right on! Princess Peach, come this way." The Hammer Bro said leaving and Peach follows them. "You see, we're playing a game and we need a third person to play. We promise not to tell King Bowser if you play our game. It's all set up." The Hammer Bro said as the room has two Koopatrols on two different quiz stands and Peach goes for the middle yellow stand. "Koopa Corps presents... the 64th Trivia Quiz-Off! I'm your host, Mr. Hammer! Let's get right to it. I'll ask you ten questions and whoever answers right the most wins! The winner will get a fabulous prize! Good luck to all of you! One more thing, we'll be giving prizes to those, who participate so everyone's a winner!" The Hammer Bro said.

"A prize?" Peach asked.

"Question 1: Who guards a Star Spirit in Mt. Lavalava?" Hammer Bro asked and Peach presses the button. "Okay, Princess Peach!" Hammer Bro said.

"Lava Piranha." Peach said.

"Correct! Question 2: Where is Master Huff 'n' Puff guarding the Star Spirit?" Hammer Bro asked and a Koopatrol presses his button. "Okay, Spiky Tom!" Hammer Bro said.

"He's guarding it in Flower Fields!" Spiky Tom said.

"Correct!" Hammer Bro said.

"The next Star Spirit's in Flower Fields?" Peach asked in her mind.

"Question 3: What's the name of the scary round monster in Dry Dry Ruins?" Hammer Bro asked and Peach presses the button.

"Chomp." Peach said.

"Correct! Question 4: How would you get to Flower Fields?" Hammer Bro asked and Spiky Tom presses his button.

"Passing through the Flower Gate." Spiky Tom said.

"Correct! Question 5: What's the name of the person who King Bowser really loves?" Hammer Bro asked and Peach presses her button.

"Me." Peach said.

"Correct! Question 6: What thing is most deeply related to Flower Fields?" Hammer Bro asked and Peach presses her button.

"A flower?" Peach said.

"Correct! Question 7: What's the name of the most admirable, invincible, and downright cool guy around?" Hammer Bro asked and Peach presses her button.

"Bowser..." Peach said.

"Correct! Question 8: What's the name of the ghosts that live in Forever Forest?" Hammer Bro asked and Peach presses her button.

"Boos." Peach said.

"Correct! What's the name of the area just to the south of the post office in Toad Town?" Hammer Bro asked and Peach presses her button.

"The Flower Garden." Peach said.

"Correct! Final question, folks! Question 10: Where's Peach's castle now?" Hammer Bro asked and Peach presses her button.

"On Bowser's castle." Peach said.

"Correct! The 64th Trivia Quiz-Off has ended in great success! The winner is...Princess Peach! Congrats, Princess! Here's your prize!" Hammer Bro said giving Peach a Jammin' Jelly. "Thank you all for coming! It was grand! See ya in the next Trivia Quiz-Off!" Hammer Bro said. "By the way, Princess, here's your prize for participating." Hammer Bro said giving Peach a Sneaky Parasol. "If you face someone with it, you can transform into that person. Just promise not to use to sneak around." Hammer Bro said.

Just then someone comes into the room and it's Bowser.

"Hey, what're you all doin'? Hey, are you playing a game? That sounds fun! I wanna join!" Bowser said but Peach quickly sneaks past him while he's talking to his minions. "What?! It's finished already? Aw, of all the rotten luck..." Bowser said but then turns to see Peach. "P-Princess Peach?! How'd she even escape? Useless minions...! Take her back to her room!" Bowser ordered.

"Yes, sir..." Hammer Bro said as he and Spiky Tom escort Peach out.


Meanwhile on Lavalava Island the group are talking to Misstar.

"Oh, woe is me... My beautiful treasure..." Kolorado said sadly.

"Oh, boo hoo." Donald said annoyed.

"Listen to you! No treasure in the world us more valuable than life! Be thankful you escaped!" Misstar berated.

"As if this island wasn't put in peril by Bowser's minions already." Sora said.

"I think it will work out okay. The eruption will subside and Lavalava Island will be just the same as it used to be." Misstar said.

"But..." Kolorado stops talking and sighs.

"Mario, Sora! You have rescued five of us Star Spirits! You only have two more left! Allow me to introduce myself. I am Misstar. I shall grant you a new Star Power." Misstar said giving Mario and Sora a new Star Power.

(Learned Star Power: Smooch)

"Thank you, Misstar." Sora said and Mario nods.

"I must return to Star Haven now. Call me if you need my assistance. I will be watching you and wishing for your success. I know you'll see Princess Peach soon enough. Have faith." Misstar said as she flies away.

"I was so close... The treasure was right there... And then to be saved and yelled at by a blooming starfish..." Kolorado said sadly.

"Oh, brother..." Donald said rolling his eyes.

"Well, anyway, we saved five Star Spirits." Sora said and Mario nods.

"We're really making a lot of progress." Bow said.

"Yippee!" Watt cheered.

"Still, things're gonna get a lot dangerous from here on out." Goofy said.

"We'll be fine as long as we stikc together." Goombario said.

The group start moving through Lavalava Island and explore the jungle and find the chest.

"Hey, it's the chest Kolorado wanted." Kooper said.

Sora opens the chest revealing to be a vase.

"A vase...?" Sushie asked.

"That's what he was after?" Donald asked.

"Should we bring it over to him?" Parakarry asked.

The group return to Yoshi Village and find Kolorado.

"Hey, Kolorado, this what you wanted?" Sora asked giving Kolorado the vase.

"Good heavens! You found the treasure! You'd part with it to me?" Kolorado asked.

"I mean, you DID want it." Sora said.

"Oh, glory! Marvelous! I suppose it should be proper of me to give you something in return." Kolorado said giving Sora and Mario magic seeds.

"Seeds?" Sora asked.

"When exploring, I came across Bub-ulbs and they gave those to me. They're not ordinary seeds. In fact they seem to be valuable, but I'm not interested. Now that I have my treasure, this adventure is a complete success." Kolorado said.

"Yeah, great for you." Donald said.

"Anyway, since we're done here, let's head back to Toad Town." Kooper said.

"Agreed." Kolorado said.

The group make their way back to the island shore to meet with the whale and they find both the whale and Kolorado.

"Ah, there you chaps are. Shall we return?" Kolorado asked.

"Hey, Mr. Whale, we're ready to head back to Toad Town." Sora said.

"Very well then. Hop on." The whale said and the group get on the whale's back.

"What a heady adventure! Adieu, Lavalava Island! Perchance someday I shall return to your shores!" Kolorado said.

"I got you, Mario and Sora!" A voice said.

"Huh?" Goofy asked.

Someone is swimming to the shore and it's Jr. Troopa but as he gets on land the whale starts swimming away.

"Yes! I...made it...! I swam all the way...! Okay, Mario and Sora! I'm gonna give you a beating you'll never..." Jr. Troopa stops talking as he realizes the group are gone. "What?! Hey! Where're you going?! Get back here!" Jr. Troopa said swimming after the whale.

The whale swims the group back to Toad Town but Jr. Troopa swims after the whale and later the whale brings the group back to Toad Town's dock and the group get off the whale.

"Thank heavens we've arrived! Now, tuna-ferrying is one experience I shan't do again. Cheers for the ride, though. I'm in your debt. I'm going back to Koopa Village to relax. My wife is waiting for me. May our paths cross again in the future, dear boys! Cheerio!" Kolorado said leaving.

"He's such a werido, but he does love adventure." Donald said.

"Well, I guess we should..." Goombario was cut off.

"Woooooooooh!" A voice said.

"Now what?" Bow asked as they see Jr. Troopa swimming for the docks.

"Ugh, I will NEVER swim again! Not for the rest of my life!" Jr. Troopa said.

"You gotta be kidding me! Jr. Troopa AGAIN?!" Sora asked annoyed.

"He actually swam the WHOLE way to follow us here? How desperate can this kid get?" Kooper asked.

"I got you now, Mario and Sora! You're mine this time!" Jr. Troopa said.

"Jr. Troopa, you oughta find somethin' nicer to do." Goofy said.

"Shut up! I'm gonna beat you silly!" Jr. Troopa said confronting the group. "Get ready!" Jr. Troopa said.

"Look, kid, you swam all the way after us and I bet you're not even at your full strength." Sora said.

"Yeah well, I got a new trick!" Jr. Troopa said as he grows wings and has a spike on his egg top. "Ha! I know all of your attack patterns! With my wings and spike, you can't hurt me!" Jr. Troopa said.

"Okay..." Sora said casting Gravity bringing down Jr. Troopa.

With Jr. Troopa down Mario attacks with his hammer while Donald casts Thunder while Goofy uses Charge while Kooper uses Shell Toss while Bombette uses Bomb while Parakarry uses Shell Shot while Bow uses Smack while Watt uses Electroc Dash while Sushie uses Squirt and then Sora uses Blitz and attacks Jr. Troopa three times and after enough attacks Jr. Troopa is down.

"Had enough now, naughty boy?" Sushie asked.

"You know what... Now that I think about it. I have wings and I could've FLOWN to the island!" Jr. Troopa said.

"You just figured that out now?" Donald asked annoyed.

"You're not very smart, are you?" Watt asked.

"Oh, shut up! Next time... I'll get you...!" Jr. Troopa said.

"Yeah, whatever. I'm only gonna say this once, Jr. Troopa; give up. You couldn't beat us the last three times and you didn't beat us this time. Now, if you finished wasting our time, we have somewhere to be. Later." Sora said as the group leave the docks.

The group return to Toad Town and begin moving to continue their journey.


Well, there's the fifth chapter for the story and I hope you liked this one. I hope you enjoyed this and hope you'll look forward for more. I really appreciate the support for the story and I hope it continues while I'm still working on more chapters. Will Sora and Mario be able to find the sixth Star Spirit? What will try and stop them this time? Will another of Bowser's minions try to stop them this time around? I'll see you in the next chapter. Goodbye for now.