Chapter 4: The Fall of The Mushroom Kingdom
(Toad Town)
The Toads were enjoying their day like any other. Everything seemed normal at first. But if only they knew what danger was coming their way. But just when the Toads least expect it, the sky suddenly turned darker even though the sky still appeared to be blue and the sun was still visible.
First random Toad- What's going on?
Second random Toad- I don't know…but it feels like…something worse than Bowser…
Then several black portals opened up all over Toad Town. But to all of the Toads' horror, what came out of those portals were several Primids. However, the Primids all had a black aura surrounding them and appeared to be much faster and stronger than usual.
(Peach's castle)
Mario and Luigi had arrived at the front gate and met Toad and Toadette at the front gate to the castle.
Toad- Mario? Luigi? Is something wrong? You look like you've both seen the devil himself.
Toadette- And do you know why everything is starting to feel so strange? Almost like an impending doom is upon us.
Luigi- Worse than that!
Mario- It's Tabuu! He's clearly taken the final missing piece of his soul from Kyrin and reclaimed all of his power! We need to get everyone out of Toad Town before…
Tabuu's voice- I show up?
Before Mario, Luigi, Toad, or Toadette could do anything, a small energy bolt was shot in between them. And even though it was a small amount of energy used, the explosion from the attack was still massive as it blew Mario, Luigi, Toad, and Toadette into the side of Peach's castle while leaving dents that were at least ten times larger than their bodies into the castle wall.
Toad- Oh…that's smarts…
Mario struggled to his hardest to get back up and his vision was a little blurry at the moment. However, he saw Tabuu in his new form emerging from the smoke and walking towards him and the others. Behind Tabuu were Fawful, Hades, Dimentio, Infinite, and Sir Grodus. Tabuu blew the smoke from his right index finger as if he was blowing smoke from a gun.
Tabuu- And to think…that was only 2% out of my full power.
Dimentio- Oh my! First you make yourself more handsome, then you break your curse keeping you from physically leaving Subspace, and hardly using any of your power caused an explosion that massive! You're impressing me more and more by the minute since you regained all of your powers, Master Tabuu!
Luigi- Wait…that's Tabuu?! He looks more…
Mario looked into Tabuu's red eyes and recognized the same look of evil he had seen in Tabuu's eyes before.
Mario- No mistake about it! That is Tabuu! The same evil I've always seen in Tabuu is still present! Although it's now darker than ever!
Tabuu- I'm glad you can still recognize me, Mario. But to be honest, I hardly recognized myself after transforming back to my original form. It has been over a 1,000 years since I last had my soul fully in tack before Marco somehow managed to swipe a chunk of it while my father was locking me away in Subspace. However, Subspace…can no longer hold me as you can see.
Infinite- And you're too late to warn everyone now that the boss is out of Subspace and here in the Mushroom Kingdom, Mario.
Fawful- Ooooohhhh! And how long we've waited to see you Mario's fall like how you made all of us fall! And Master Tabuu will personally make happen!
Mario and Luigi managed to stand back up but they seemed like they were struggling to keep their bodies standing after all the damage they've taken from Tabuu's last attack.
Tabuu- That's strange. Weren't Shantae and Pit with you earlier?
Sir Grodus- My sensors indicate they're in Toad Town. Probably to try and evacuate the residents of Toad Town.
Tabuu- Not bad, Mario. You actually thought ahead just in case. However, it doesn't really matter what you do. My remaining followers are out there coordinating my troops as they level this pathetic world. I'm sure it's only a matter of time before they find your friends. And besides, you retarded losers have no chance of even causing me any pain at all now that I'm restored to my full power.
Luigi had managed to get in close to Tabuu while he was giving that little speech of his.
Luigi- You want to bet we can't hurt you?
Then Luigi tried to hit Tabuu with a perfectly timed Super Jump Punch. Unfortunately for Luigi, not only did the perfectly timed Super Jump Punch not hurt Tabuu, but all the bones in Luigi's left hand nearly broke when his fist came into contact with Tabuu's chest.
Luigi- GHAWHHH!
Luigi kneeled in pain and held his nearly broken fist. But when Luigi looked up, he saw holding his left hand in a very strange fashion directly up to Luigi's face. It looked like Tabuu's middle finger was sort of tucked under his thumb. Before Luigi knew it, Tabuu flicked his finger at Luigi's forehead and launched Luigi back into the side of Peach's castle. However, Luigi was launched at a speed that even faster than Sonic's running and the creator he made in the wall was even larger than the last one Luigi made after crashing into the wall.
Tabuu- Pathetic. You whimper more than Loewy did when I gave him just as much of pummeling.
Hades- I think even you should realize how hopeless your situation is. Luigi nearly broke his arm trying to attack Tabuu with one of his strongest attacks and Tabuu just stood there and did nothing.
Sir Grodus- And don't think Kyrin will come to your rescue. Master Tabuu already took care of that.
Mario- Wait…are you telling me…
Tabuu- No. My brother still lives. He's just stuck in Subspace instead of me. A most fitting fate after I was left to rot there. But that's nothing compared to what I'm going to do to you…and this very world you all live in!
Tabuu began walking closer towards Mario as Mario quickly pulled out a fire flower, turned into Fire Mario, and tried to shoot fireballs at Tabuu. However, they fireballs did nothing to Tabuu. Tabuu just stood there as the fireballs hit him, but nothing was happening. Fire Mario powered up a fireball in his hand to full power, ran up to Tabuu, and blasted the fireball right in his face. Smoke covered part of the area and Fire Mario tried to fan the smoke away from him. However, Tabuu's arm reached out of the smoke and grabbed him by the color of his shirt. Then Tabuu pulled Fire Mario up to his face and out of the smoke cloud.
Tabuu- Don't you see, Mario? Not only can you not beat me…you can't even hurt me. I'm not even bothering to block or defend myself from any of your attacks since they don't do anything to me anymore. And that shows the gap between you…and me…
Then Tabuu slaps Fire Mario in the face and causes him to crash into the fountain in front of Peach's front gate. Fire Mario changed back to regular Mario as he struggled to crawl out of the what was left of that fountain.
Toad- Mario!
Luigi, Toad, and Toadette managed to rise to their feet and rush to help Mario get back up.
Infinite- And I thought my power was infinite! But it's clear that no one can stand up to Tabuu now!
Sir Grodus- Remind me never to make him angry!
Tabuu was about to make another move, when a large fireball was launched out of nowhere and struck Tabuu.
Mario- Huh…?
Luigi- Where did…
Bowser's voice- GWAHAHAHAHA!
Then Mario, Luigi, Toad, and Toadette saw Bowser standing nearby.
Mario- Bowser?
Bowser- It's already bad enough that Tabuu made everyone more afraid of him than me, but I simply refuse to let him defeat you and take over this kingdom before I can.
But to Bowser's surprise, Tabuu just walked right through the flames like it was nothing and remained completely unharmed.
Bowser- What the…
Tabuu- Oh please, Bowser. You stand no better chance against me than that fool, Slicor Koopa, did. Although, you do share his ignorance. But that's not something to be proud about.
Bowser attempted to punch Tabuu in the head, but Tabuu just stood there and didn't even bother to dodge or even flinch. When Bowser's claw hit, there was a loud banging sound like a gong was just rung. However, Bowser's claw was in serious pain while Tabuu remained unharmed.
Bowser- SHIT! This can't…what's your head even made out of…
Tabuu- It's not that. My power is just so great that nothing can do so much as scratch me. I'll admit, among the mortals of your world, your strength is above what most can muster. But even you are nothing compared to me, Koopa King…
Then Tabuu grabbed Bowser, lifted him over his head, and threw Bowser into the side of Peach's castle. And Bowser was launched at a speed faster than Sonic could run.
Toad- This really is bad.
Toadette- He just threw Bowser like he was as light as a feather! This has to be a nightmare!
Hades- Oh! It's far worse than that, sweetie!
Fawful- Finally…the Mario Brothers fall!
(In Toad Town)
Several of Tabuu's Primids were attempting to attack a group of fleeing Toads that were trying to rush to these portals to Smash City the Professor E. Gadd had opened up. But then Elephant Shantae dropped on the Primids from above and squashed most of them. More Primids were attempting to attack the fleeing Toads, but Pit slashed right through them with his Palutena's bow in the two daggers form. After they defeated most of the Primids, Elephant Shantae changed back to normal Shantae as she and Pit struggled to catch their breath.
Shantae- They just keep on coming!
Pit- Yeah…but they also appear to be much stronger than usual! Why is that?
Palutena (telepathically to Pit)- It's because of Tabuu. His power increase has also affected his minions.
Viridi (telepathically to Shantae)- BEHIND YOU!
Then Shantae barely managed to dodge a hyper beam Poke'mon attack before it could blast her from behind. Shantae put both her hands to her chest as she tried to catch her breath.
Shantae- That was close! Thanks, Viridi!
Pit and Shantae looked behind them and saw Poke'mon Hunter J riding her Mega Salamence. Standing underneath them was Lord Fredrick.
Poke'mon Hunter J- Damn it! I missed!
Lord Fredrick- Don't really matter that much. Even those weaklings can't do anything to Tabuu now!
Pit- Who are you calling a weakling, tubby?!
Viridi (telepathically to Pit and in a sarcastic tone)- Oh sure! Let's antagonize the large walrus who's just as physically strong as your pal, Donkey Kong!
Pit- Shut up, Viridi! Shantae and I don't need that right now!
Poke'mon Hunter J- Actually, you probably will need it. It will be the last humor you might get before you all parish.
Lord Fredrick- I'm sure your goddesses have informed you that Tabuu's minions have gotten a power boost since Tabuu got his full power back.
Poke'mon Hunter J- Guess what! It's the same with us with the sample of Tabuu's power we have access to!
Pit- Uh…there's no way that's true! You assholes are bluffing!
Viridi (telepathically to Pit)- Pit…as much as I wish they were bluffing…I'm afraid they're not…
Pit- Oh ****…
Lord Fredrick- But words don't do this just. J, what do you say we show them up close and personal?
Poke'mon Hunter J- You read my mind, Fredrick.
Tabuu's mark appeared on Poke'mon Hunter J's left palm as she snapped her fingers and Tabuu's power began to flow through Mega Salamence's body. However, the black aura seemed thicker and Mega Salamence appeared to be more savage. Even worse than Sonic. EXE was. It was the same with Lord Fredrick as it looked like looked like his muscles gotten much bigger. The gust created from using Tabuu's power actually blew Pit and Shantae off their feet and into a nearby building in Toad Town.
Lord Fredrick- Incredible! I knew that the sample of Tabuu's power we had access to would increase, but I was not expecting this much of an improvement! Master Tabuu certainly didn't disappoint this time!
Poke'mon Hunter J- I know! This just keeps getting better and better for us…and worse and worse for them…
Palutena and Viridi used the Power of Healing to help Pit and Shantae get back up.
Shantae- As much as I hate to admit it…J has a point…
Pit- We can't give up now. Mario's counting on us. Things were hopeless when Medusa imprisoned Lady Palutena and tried to take over Skyworld. They also seemed real bad when I fought Hades to restore balance to the world. Even when things seemed hopeless, I still managed to pull through. And I'm sure it has been the same with many of your adventures.
Shantae- You're right, we have pulled through during the toughest of times…but let's hope we can figure out how to handle this scrape before they finish us off.
Lord Fredrick- I got little birdie. You take the dance.
Poke'mon Hunter J- Fine, whatever. Salamence…dragon pulse…
Mega Salamence launched its dragon pulse at Pit and Shantae. They jumped out of the way, but the explosion of that one Poke'mon attack had just as much force as a blockbuster bomb that almost blew Pit and Shantae into the sky again. Pit managed to maintain his balance and land properly this time. However, a large ice sword was swung at Pit from above and Pit barely had time to dodge before the ice sword or Fredrick landed on him.
Lord Fredrick- Going somewhere, bird boy?
Fredrick swung his giant ice sword again, but Pit turned his Palutena's Bow into two daggers and used them to block the sword. Pit was struggling to hold Fredrick back since he was still using Tabuu's power to boast his own. Pit managed to roll around Fredrick, form his two daggers back into the Palutena's Bow, and fired a light arrow and Fredrick. And unlike how Mario's attacks were doing to Tabuu, Pit's light arrow actually hurt Lord Fredrick when it hit him.
Palutena (telepathically to Pit)- At least Tabuu's followers can still be hurt from your attacks.
Pit- Still be hurt from our attacks? Lady Palutena…what do you mean by that?
Viridi (telepathically to Pit)- Remember how you, Mario, Sonic, and Kirby couldn't even scratch Tabuu on your own when he was at 90% of his power? Well…let's just say Mario and Luigi are having it much worse than you and Shantae are.
Then Pit saw Lord Fredrick charging right for him.
Pit- Lady Palutena…Viridi…I need to fly here, please!
Then the Power of Flight activated on Pit's wings and Pit flew up before Fredrick could run him over. However, several of the building that were behind Pit were leveled to the ground in seconds after Fredrick charged into them.
Pit- Well…certainly does the job faster than a wrecking ball…
Then Pit noticed that Lord Fredrick had jumped from the ground and was heading towards him. Pit managed to dodge, but he was speechless.
Pit- You're kidding me! That overweight walrus can jump just as high as I can fly?!
Then Fredrick jumped up again, but this time he jumped higher than Pit while also holding his horn.
Lord Fredrick- Let's see how well those wings of yours do you good when I freeze them completely!
Then Lord Fredrick blew into in horn and blew out a huge burst of his ice powers. Instantly, Pit was frozen and began falling from the air. However, Fredrick was also dropping down and he landed on top of Pit. When Pit landed, he wasn't frozen solid anymore, but he was face down on the ground while Fredrick had one foot on his back between where Pit's wings were. Pit managed to lift his head, but all he was able to do after that was cough up some blood. Then Fredrick took hold of one wing in each hand.
Lord Fredrick- I wonder what will happen if I rip these wings off your back like a Band-Aid?
Shantae- Pit!
Shantae tried to rush over to help Pit, but Poke'mon Hunter J and her Mega Salamence blocked her path.
Poke'mon Hunter J- I don't think so! Salamence, hyper beam!
Mega Salamence- (ROAR)
Mega Salamence launched its attack at Shantae, but Shantae quickly transformed into Harpie Shantae and flew off to avoid the attack. Then Harpie Shantae attempted to strike with her claws, but a large wad of this sticky white substance was shot at her from above and plastered Harpie Shantae to the ground. Harpie Shantae tried to get herself unstuck, but it didn't do much good. Then Harpie Shantae turned into Monkey Shantae, but she was still unable to get herself free from the sticky goop. Then she turned into Elephant Shantae, but still not good. Then she changed back into regular Shantae and saw that Poke'mon Hunter J's Ariados was hiding behind a street sign and that it used its spider webbings to immobilize her.
Poke'mon Hunter J- Not bad. Tabuu's powers even strengthens my Poke'mon's none offensive moves like Ariados' string shot. Salamence, Ariados…dinner…
Shantae struggled to try and get herself free from the webbing, but she was good and stuck. But when it seemed like Ariados and Mega Salamence were going to devour her, Shantae saw something approaching Poke'mon Hunter J and her Poke'mon from behind. Before Poke'mon Hunter J realized it, she and her Mega Salamence were struck from behind by a Poke'mon move called sky attack and her Ariados was hit with dragon claw. In fact, that dragon claw attack also cut Shantae free. Then Shantae saw Ash and Pikachu riding on Ho-Oh's back while Mega Charizard flew next to them.
Ash- Nice work on that sky attack, Ho-Oh.
Ho-Oh- My pleasure, Master Ash.
Ash extended his hand to help Shantae back up.
Ash- You ok, Shantae?
Pikachu- Pikachu.
Shantae- I'm fine, Ash.
Poke'mon Hunter J got back up, but just as she noticed Ash, she suddenly began to feel like something was pulling her in one direction like a vacuum. When she looked to her left, she saw Kirby was inhaling her and her Poke'mon. Didn't take long before Poke'mon Hunter J, her Mega Salamence, and her Ariados were sucked up by Kirby. However, Kirby had a look of discuss on his face while they were in his maw. Luckily, Kirby spat them out at a nearby wall.
Kirby- Yuck! Tabuu's power that's flowing through their body nearly made be gag just now!
Meanwhile, back with Pit and Fredrick, Fredrick was pulling at Pit's wings in an attempt to rip them off. Suddenly, a blue blur dashed right past them.
Lord Fredrick- Huh…? What was that?
Then another blue blur rushed past them until something was literally running circles around them until a mini tornado was formed. Then Lord Fredrick was lifted up by this tornado and off of Pit. Then Sonic stopped running and was standing next to Pit.
Sonic- Happy landings!
Before Fredrick could figure out what Sonic meant, Donkey Kong jumped up in the air with Fredrick and used his Monkey Punch to knock him to the ground. Sonic extended his hand to help Pit up.
Sonic- Hope we're not too late for this party.
Pit- No, you're just in…ouch…still sore from the blows I took from Fredrick…gonna be feeling that in the morning…
Donkey Kong- You sure you're feeling ok?
Then Pit and Shantae remembered the civilians that were still trying to flee to the portals to Smash City. And that Poke'mon Hunter J and Lord Fredrick made them forget about protecting those fleeing Toads from Tabuu's Primids. But when they turned to look towards the Toads, they saw several of the Primids were knocked away from the Toads from Link's sword spin attack. A few Primids that were launched into the air were suddenly grabbed by Yoshi's tongue before they were smacked against several building, or what was left of those buildings. Several more Primids tried to jump Link and Yoshi from behind, but they were knocked to the ground from Ty's boomerangs that smacked them in the face.
Viridi (telepathically to everyone)- I see the whole team has arrived…and just in time too…
Pit- Did Lady Palutena summon you?
Link- No, she didn't.
Sonic- We all got this…unpleasant feeling…that something was amiss.
Ty- I'm sure you felt it too, mates.
Donkey Kong- And by the look of things, Tabuu is up to something again.
Shantae- I'm afraid it's worse than that.
Ash- Worse? Worse like how?
Viridi (telepathically to Ash)- Worse like Tabuu is now out of Subspace with 100% of his power.
Then Ho-Oh began to tremble as one eye twitched.
Ho-Oh- He's out?!
Palutena (telepathically to Ho-Oh)- Afraid so…
Ho-Oh- This is bad…really bad…
Ash- Ho-Oh…
Kirby- And I thought nothing spooked him since Ho-Oh is supposed to be an all mighty ancient legendary Poke'mon.
Ho-Oh- I have every right to be terrified, Kirby! I was there with Master Calmly as him and the original team fought Tabuu at Shooting Star Summit 1,000 years ago! In fact, me shielding Master Calmly from Perfect Tabuu's Off-Wave was the reason why I was wounded and crippled for a 1,000 years.
Sonic- Shit…I knew things were bad, but not this bad!
Ty- Hold on…does that mean Tabuu figured out where Marco hid the remaining part of his soul?
Palutena (telepathically to Ty)- He did. It was inside Kyrin this whole time.
Ash- No way!
Pit- It's true. Tabuu set up these mechanical towers that turned Mario and Luigi's powers into living bombs that would've destroyed the Mushroom Kingdom.
Shantae- Then Tabuu told Kyrin that he's only deactivate those towers if Kyrin agreed to go into Subspace. We don't know what happened to Kyrin after that, but I fear the worst since Tabuu is at full power and out of Subspace.
Yoshi- What about Mario's?
Palutena (telepathically to everyone)- They're at Peach's castle. They were attempting to warn Princess Peach about this situation, but Tabuu…
Viridi (telepathically to everyone)- Tabuu…intercepted them personally and it…currently with Mario and Luigi…
Sonic- What the ****?!
Kirby- Tabuu is gonna tare them apart! We need to hurry!
They were about to move towards Peach's castle, but a laser was fired in their path and almost blew the team off their feet.
Donkey Kong- What just happened?!
Kirby- Star Dream…
Kirby pointed upward and Star Dream was seen flying just above them. However, Tabuu's power was active and a black aura was surrounding Star Dream's body.
Ash- Should've figured Tabuu would have more of his followers.
Link- But be on your guard, because Tabuu usually does have his followers in pairs!
Black Doom's voice- A little too late for that!
Then Black Doom emerged from Link's shadow and was wielding a large scythe that looked like the handle was made of human bones. Black Doom was also wielding Tabuu's power as his eyes were glowing red and a black aura surrounded his body. Black Doom swung his scythe at Link. Link managed to block, but his shield shattered and his Master Sword was launched into a nearby tree.
Black Doom- Not much of a threat to us without your enchanted sword, are you?
But before Black Doom could swing that scythe again, a bolt of black lightning struck Black Doom from behind and knocked him to the ground.
Link- Uh…Palutena…was that you?
Palutena (telepathically to Link)- That wasn't me…
Viridi (telepathically to Link)- Nor was that me.
Then Link saw Ganondorf step out of the shadows.
Ganondorf- Actually…that was me…
Star Dream was about fire again, but his systems began to notify him about a hacking breach.
Star Dream- What the?! No one should be capable of hacking me! Even a genius couldn't do it so quickly!
Then his system began polishing its mechanical eye and Star Dream couldn't see. But it did fly by Doctor Eggman who was driving his hover craft.
Eggman- A genius couldn't hack a super computer like you so quickly, but I'm a super genius!
Eventually, Eggman managed to make Star Dream fall from the sky and crash to the ground. But then the Super Mario Brothers' Team saw a few others come out of hiding.
Donkey Kong- K. Rool?
Kirby- DeDeDe?
Ash- Team Rocket?
Pikachu- Pika?
Ty- Boss Cass?
Pit-Medusa?
Shantae- Risky Boots?
Medusa- Was that long winded introduction really necessary, Pit?
Sonic- What are you even doing here?
Eggman- Stubborn as always, Sonic? Use your head for once!
King K. Rool- Bowser sent us.
King DeDeDe- And besides, how can we defeat you heroes and rule over everything if Tabuu destroys everything?
Meowth- Hang on a minute…where are your leaders, the Mario Brothers?
Shantae- Palutena already informed us that they're at Peach's castle fighting Tabuu.
Risky Boots- Did you say Peach's castle?
Boss Cass- That's where Bowser went!
(Back at Peach's castle)
Fire Mario, Fire Luigi, and Bowser were still trying to fight Tabuu, but they weren't doing so well. In fact, that could be considered an understatement. Bowser's left claw was dangling like he having trouble moving it, blood was leaking from his left nostril, and there were several wounds covering his face. Fire Mario and Fire Luigi weren't fairing much either as most of their clothes were shredded, Fire Luigi's hats was disintegrated, and both of their bodies were covered and scratches and bruises. Toad and Toadette could do nothing but watch in horror as Tabuu continued to beat the living daylights out of the Mario Brothers and the Koopa King. However, Fawful, Dimentio, Hades, Sir Grodus, and Infinite enjoying the show.
Dimentio- It feels so good seeing those fools rendered helpless!
Fawful- Serves Mario fools right after all they did to us!
Fire Luigi- I still can't believe it! Nothing we try seems to even hurt him in the slightest!
Fire Mario- Come on, Luigi! Where there's a will, there's a way! After all, Marco managed to defeat him!
Bowser tossed a bunch of Bob-bombs at Tabuu, but he spat out a fireball just as they got up close to Tabuu's face. However, Tabuu walked out of the smoke cloud caused by that explosion like it was nothing.
Tabuu- Tickled.
Fire Luigi kept firing fireballs, but they just bounced off of Tabuu as they were hitting him. Then Fire Mario saw two of Fire Luigi's sort of swirl into one for just a brief moment.
Fire Mario- Luigi, I think I have an idea. Remember that trick we picked up from Marco and Loewy?
Fire Luigi- What are you playing at?
Fire Mario- Marco and Loewy had this trick where they combined their fireballs to make one giant one! You and I have even done it in a few previous stories!
Fire Luigi- I hope this will work, Mario.
Then Tabuu saw Fire Mario and Fire Luigi charge their fireballs, but they weren't shooting it.
Tabuu- Odd…I wonder what they're trying to pull. Hold on a minute! That posture…
Then Tabuu has a brief flashback of seeing Fire Marco and Fire Luigi combining their fire powers for a certain attack.
Tabuu- Mario and Luigi know how to use that attack?!
Then Tabuu quickly held both his arms in front of his body before a massive red and green swirling fireball blasted him and exploded in his face.
Toadette- Did you see that?!
Toad- Either my eyes were playing tricks on me or Tabuu…actually attempted to guard himself from an attack Mario and Luigi threw at him!
When the smoke cleared, Tabuu's arms had visible burn marks and Tabuu mildly grunted in pain.
Sir Grodus- No way!
Infinite- They actually managed to hurt Master Tabuu?!
Tabuu- The Super Mario Brothers' Special Combo…been a while since I saw that trick. I take it Kyrin must've taught you that technique some time ago.
Dimentio- You know that attack?
Tabuu- The Super Mario Brothers' Special Combo? Of course. It was one of Marco and Loewy's signature moves. They combine their fire power to make one huge fireball with quadruple the power of a regular fully charged fire blast. And to make matters worse…it hurt…but what's strange is that hurt just as much as when Marco and Loewy shot me with it…
Then Tabuu looked at Fire Mario with a very unusual look in his eyes.
Tabuu- I guess that means you really have become just as strong as your ancestor when I fought him 1,000 years ago. (Grunts) NO! This was my mistake back then! I played with Marco and his friends instead of finishing them off when I had the chance! And I've made the same mistake again! I gave them enough time to realize that combination technique Marco and Loewy developed was powerful enough to cause me damage! Time to stop ****ing around! Because I won't let this fight drag out any longer and give you time to figure out a way to defeat me!
Fire Luigi- Mario, I don't like the way Tabuu is staring at us! Quickly! We need to shoot another combined fireball at him!
Fire Mario- Are you sure that's a good idea? Tabuu will probably be expecting that!
Fire Luigi- You got any other idea? So far, that's the only thing we've tried that's been able to hurt him!
Then Fire Mario and Fire Luigi shot another combined swirling red and green fireball at Tabuu. However, Tabuu made a faint smirk before the combined fireball hit him. After the combined fireball exploded and the smoke cleared, Tabuu was nowhere to be seen.
Fire Luigi- Did we get him?
Unfortunately, no. As soon as Fire Luigi finished that sentence, Tabuu appeared directly behind Fire Luigi.
Tabuu- Nice try, but that trick won't work twice!
Then Tabuu karate chopped Fire Luigi in the back of his neck and knocked him to the ground. Fire Luigi made a large dent in the ground on impact and he changed back to regular Luigi. Bowser swung his claw at Tabuu, but Tabuu just stood there as Bowser only hurt his claw trying to hit Tabuu. Then Tabuu jabbed his elbow into Bowser's chest and almost sent him flying. But Tabuu managed to grab Bowser's tail before he was launched and Tabuu began twirling Bowser over his head like a lasso.
Tabuu- So long there, Bowser!
Then Tabuu threw Bowser at the part of the castle wall where his followers were watching. Fawful moved his head to the left to avoid crashing into him, but Fawful didn't seemed worried about it. Bowser not only crashed into the wall, he crashed through it and made it crumble to dust.
Tabuu- I always wanted to say and do that to Bowser! Now…
Tabuu turned to look at Fire Mario.
Tabuu- Now for you, Mario. I've been waiting a very long time for this. I originally was going to take my time and savor my revenge…but that has proven to be a mistake!
Then these rainbow-colored wings appeared on Tabuu's back.
Tabuu- So I'll end this right here and now! But don't worry, because I'll send the rest of your team to join you shortly after!
Tabuu was powering up energy for the Off-Wave. This filled Fire Mario with dread. The Off-Wave always Tabuu's most powerful attack. And imagine just how much more powerful it would be with him at 100% of his full power. Fire Mario tried to use his jump attack on Tabuu, but it did nothing to Tabuu. Then Fire Mario fired several fireballs, but they didn't affect Tabuu at all.
Tabuu- It's true that the Off-Wave leaves me wide open for attack, but what does it matter if almost none of your attacks can even phase me? Burn in hell, Mario!
Just as Tabuu was about to launch the Off-Wave, Tabuu suddenly felt his body go stiff and couldn't move it at all.
Tabuu- What the…why can't I move?!
Then an outline of a Power Star appeared in the ground around Tabuu. Then Fire Mario saw Princess Peach standing behind Tabuu and she was apparently using the powers of wishing to immobilize Tabuu somehow.
Fire Mario- Princess…?
Princess Peach- Mario…get out of here…now!
Fire Mario- We can't leave you behind!
Princess Peach- You must…I don't know how much longer I can hold Tabuu…
Fire Mario really didn't want to leave Peach, but he also knew he couldn't beat Tabuu at this rate. Then Fire Mario looked behind him and saw Toad and Toadette holding Luigi above their heads while Luigi was still knocked out.
Toad- As much as I don't want to leave Peach, Tabuu will rip up apart limb from limb if we stay.
Toadette- We'll defeat Tabuu and rescue Peach back later.
Fire Mario tightened his grip before looking Peach in the eyes.
Fire Mario- You better make it through this when we come for you. Tabuu…this isn't over…
Then Fire Mario ran towards the hole in the castle wall that was made when Tabuu through Bowser through it. Toad and Toadette followed behind him. Then Bowser lifted his head out of the rubble.
Bowser- Wait! We're leaving Princess Peach with this monster?! That's something I don't think even I would want to do.
Bowser got the rest of his body out of the rubble and followed Fire Mario as they ran away. Tabuu then turned one eye to Fawful, Hades, Dimentio, Sir Grodus, and Infinite.
Tabuu- Don't just stand there like a lamp post! Get them before they get away!
Fawful- Yes sir!
Dimentio- Whatever you saw, Master Tabuu!
(Somewhere in what was left of Toad Town)
Mario, Luigi, Bowser, Toad, and Toadette were stopping to catch their breath.
Bowser- I can't believe we just left Peach behind just to save our own asses!
Mario- I'm not happy about it either, Bowser. But the princess insisted we honor her sacrifice and I could tell she never would've forgiven me if I didn't take it. But we'll get her back…once we figure how to defeat Tabuu.
Fawful's voice- Fat chance of that happening!
When they turned towards where the voice was coming from, they saw Fawful with this headgear hovering just a few inches from the ground.
Fawful- I have fury!
Luigi- Fawful caught up to us already?
Then Luigi felt someone grab his shoulder from behind. When Luigi turned around, he saw Hades standing behind him.
Hades- Not just him, greenie weenie!
Then Dimentio appeared to their left after flipping a part of dimensional space close by. Infinite appeared to their right after using the Phantom Ruby to teleport. Sir Grodus appeared shortly behind them.
Sir Grodus- Afraid you won't be going anywhere that easily. Tabuu still wants to play with you.
Toad- Mario, think you can take them?
Mario- Sorry, but Luigi's and I are spent after Tabuu…
Bowser- Afraid it's the same with me…I'm too drained to fight them either…
But just when things looking bad for Mario and the others, a blue blur dashed right past them. Suddenly, the blur dashed by Infinite and Infinite felt like something smacked him in the face over and over like a pinball. Eventually, Infinite was knocked to the ground and something smacked Fawful in the face knocking him to the ground as well. Then that blue blur rushed past Luigi, Toad, and Toadette before they suddenly vanished.
Pikachu's voice- Pika…CHUUUUUUUUU!
Then a bolt of lightning struck Sir Grodus and short-circuit his systems. Before Mario knew it, a giant bird claw swooped down and grabbed Mario before carrying him up into the sky. Mario looked up and saw it was Ho-Oh that had grabbed him and that Ash, Pikachu, Sonic, Luigi, Toad, and Toadette riding on Ho-Oh's back. Meanwhile, a bolt of black lighting struck Dimentio from behind and made him drop to the ground. Then Hades felt someone tap on his shoulder. But when Hades turned around, he had an "Oh No" look on his face.
Medusa- Hello Hades…
Then Medusa punched Hades in the face and knocked him out.
Medusa- I always wanted to do that!
Bowser- Medusa?
Then Ganondorf appear after walking past Dimentio's body.
Ganondorf- Don't forget about me, Bowser.
Bowser- Well…it's good to know my team is still there for me like Mario's is.
Ganondorf- Actually, you still owe me $8750 and I'm not gonna let you get wasted before you pay me back.
Bowser folded his arms and rolled his eyes.
Bowser (sarcastic tone)- Oh…thanks for that, Ganondorf…
(Back at Peach's castle)
Princess Peach still had Tabuu trapped in her magic field, but it was taking everything Peach had to hold Tabuu. But it appeared she was losing her hold on Tabuu.
Tabuu- Foolish move you've made there…Princess Peach…this won't work on me for much longer…
Princess Peach- Long enough to give Mario…a chance to escape…
Tabuu- Perhaps…I've been going too soft on you…princess…allow me to show you…the darkest side of me…!
Meanwhile, Marx was approaching the castle wall. But as Marx got closer, he believed he saw the silhouette of Tabuu's shadow on the side of Peach's castle. But the silhouette began to take a more monstrous appearance. Like Tabuu took a form with horns and appeared to also possess four arms. But as Marx looked through the hole in the castle wall, there was an explosion that blew up in his face and knocked Marx to the ground.
Marx- What was that I thought I saw Tabuu turn into?
Jayx's voice- The worst side of Tabuu…and one I hope you never have to see…
Marx- Not you again! Can't I ever get away from you, Jayx?
Meanwhile, Tabuu pulled himself back together before the smoke cleared and he was not in that form he took earlier anymore either. But Princess Peach's arm appeared from that smoke and attempted to slap Tabuu in the face. However, Tabuu grabbed her by the wrist of her hand after it has slapped him in the left cheek.
Princess Peach- Let go of me!
Tabuu- Naughty, naughty, princess. Getting in my way like that. However, I must commend your power to draw from other's wishes. You were actually capable of momentarily immobilizing me at my full power. You even managed to force me to turn perfect…even if it was just for a brief moment…
Princess Peach struggled to try and get her right arm free from Tabuu.
Princess Peach- You're too late! Mario and the others have already gotten away!
Then Tabuu moved his face closer to hers and made a sly looking grin.
Tabuu- Maybe…but at least you aren't going anywhere, my dear.
Then Tabuu snapped his finger with his other hand and Princess Peach felt a strange sensation coming from her right wrist while still Tabuu was still holding onto it. When Peach took a better look, she saw her right hand had turned into crystal and was spreading to the rest of her body. It didn't talk longer than 30 seconds before Princess Peach's entire body was turned into a crystal statue of herself with a look of horror on her face. However, a single tear was seen dripping down the crystal statue's cheek. Eventually, Fawful, Dimentio, Infinite, Sir Grodus, and Hades returned and Tabuu turned to face them.
Tabuu- Tell me you were able to capture Mario!
The five of the remained silent and they struggled on what to say to Tabuu. But it didn't take long before Tabuu got the message.
Tabuu- ****…I can't believe you let them get away…
Dimentio- But what did you do to Princess Peach?
Hades- I see you gave our fair princess a serious bling.
Infinite- That was by far you most corny joke yet, Hades.
Tabuu- Well, since you failed to prevent Mario from getting away, make yourself useful and get rid of everything in dump of a place formally known as Toad Town. Not one brick remaining so I can recreate my palace right here.
Fawful- And what of crystal princess?
Tabuu moved closer to Princess Peach and looked at his own reflection in the crystal.
Tabuu- Take her with us. As long as we have Princess Peach…Mario will eventually come to us one way or another. Hehehehehehe…
