Slicor's Fury

(The Mushroom Kingdom 1,000 years ago)

The knight of the Mushroom Kingdom, Marco Mario, was walking past Princess Amethyst's castle after returning from a trip to Mobius. It was a bright sunny day and seemed like nothing can go wrong…or so Marco thought.

Marco- What a story Chaos and Kyuubi had to tell. Hard to believe they warped through time. But then again, me, Loewy, Princess Amethyst, and practically the entire Mushroom Kingdom did as well.

Marco stopped walking for a moment and remembered meeting his decedent from 1,000 years from now.

Marco- And I wonder if that blue hedgehog Chaos mentioned who could also wield his god powers from the Chaos Emerald was the same hedgehog that he told me was on his team in the future? It does feel bad that I placed protecting this world from Tabuu on his shoulders, but I know he can do it. After all, Kyrin picked him as my successor. But I shouldn't be worrying about that now. I mean, it sure is a lovely day and…what the…?

As Marco was enjoying his stroll, he saw what looked like little puddle drops of some kind of black liquid on the ground. Even stranger, it appeared as though they were leaving a trail to follow. Marco's curiosity got to him as he rushed forward and followed this trail. Eventually, Marco saw that black liquid in the shape of the letter "M" on the ground. But before Marco could inspect it or wonder what that was, the black "M" expanded and covered most of the ground, including the ground Marco was standing on, creating what looked like a pit. Marco tried hover in the air a bit by kicking his legs (similar to Luigi in Super Mario Brothers 2 and 3D World), but that didn't work for very long. Marco took one last look at the camera and the audience before falling.

Marco- Mama Mia…

Then Marco fell down this vortex to what appeared to be another world.

(Lake Lapcat)

Marco began falling from the sky and screaming as he was moving closer and closer to the ground. Marco crashed into what appeared to be a footprint that matched his nemesis, Slicor Koopa. However, this footprint seemed way too big. Anyway, Marco got his head stuck in the ground when he landed. Took a few minutes to pull himself out, but when he did, he took a look at his surroundings.

Marco- What the…? How did I end up here? Was there another time travel incident? I hope not! It was already confusing enough when me and Loewy were brought to the future after a magic book in my decedent's time toppled over. Not to mention Chaos and Kyuubi just recently delt with James Robotnik's Time Eater monster.

Marco saw he was in a small forest with a lake shore behind him. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary. Although, there was a strong gust of wind blowing like a deadly storm was coming, it was raining more of that black liquid, and there were giant Koopa King footprints all over the ground.

Marco- Did a giant monster come through here. I can tell this place was trampled over, but these footprints look like Slicor's. But these couldn't belong to Slicor Koopa. He's big, but Slicor isn't that big.

Then Marco spotted what looked like the wreckage of a pirate ship in the distance.

Marco- I better check this out. Only lead I got to figuring out where I am and how I got here.

But as soon as Marco took one step forward, he placed one hand on his sword which was still sheathed and strapped to his left hip.

Marco- But something tells me I better keep my guard up. I can tell…I'm not alone here…

Marco moved closer to the pirate ship and saw it was acting as a bridge to what appeared to be a lighthouse. Also, there appeared to be something glowing at the end of the path. But as Marco moved halfway across the ship's deck, Marco saw a looming figure in the darkness and froze in his tracks while his right hand grasped the handle of his broadsword.

Marco- What in the…and yet…so familiar…

Then a flash of lightning briefly shined on this giant beast.

Marco- Slicor…is that you…?

It appeared to be King Slicor of the Koopa's, however, he was clearly different. His size had increased to about 50 feet tall, his eyes were nothing but pure white, his scales looked all black except for his hair, and there were flames coming out of both corners of this mouth (similar to Mega Charizard X). Marco knew it was Slicor, but he also realized that Slicor was not in control of his actions and was clearly about to get more hostile.

Fury Slicor- (ROAR)

As Fury Slicor roared into the sky, several objects began to fall from the sky. Some were fireballs and some were red hot spikes from his shell. Almost like a meteor shower, but not the kind someone would want to watch up close. Marco managed to dodge them all and reach the lighthouse. However, that black goop that pulled Marco to this place looked like it was covering where the light was supposed to shine. Marco also saw the shiny object again. It looked like a red sun medal with a cat face on it, but there were a bunch of blocks with the Koopa King's logo on it blocking him from reaching it.

Marco- Well this is a fine pickle! If only I had a powerup item to help me get up there.

Then Marco noticed Fury Slicor building up for his flame breath. Marco immediately jumped behind cover as the fire blasted the area. But to Marco's surprise, this worked to his favor. When Marco peaked his head from his cover, he saw the blocks that were stopping him from getting that shiny object were destroyed and showed a set of platforms Marco could easily jump to reach.

Marco- Got to make this fast before Slicor acts again!

Then Marco rushed as fast as he could, jumped up the three platforms, and grabbed the glowing object. As soon as Marco did, the black goop covering the lighthouse vanished and light began to shine from the lighthouse again. Fury Slicor seemed to be bothered by this light as he tried to cover his face from it. After the light returned, Fury Slicor crawled into his shell and sank into the black liquid. As soon as Fury Slicor left, the area looked like it changed from night to day and the weather seemed to calm down.

Marco- What the hell?! Damn, Slicor! What did you get yourself into?! Guess it's up to me to save the day from whatever it is you got planned. But I really wish I had Loewy and the others to back me up. I don't know if I can handle this…this…beast…Slicor has become on my own!

Just then, Marco looked down and noticed there was someone running around the beach on the lower area like they were in a panic. So, Marco leaped from the ledge where the lighthouse was and went to see who it was. Turned out to be Slicor Jr. while driving his little Clown Car.

Slicor Jr.- Oh shit! Oh shit! What am I gonna do?!

Marco- Slicor Jr.?

Then Slicor Jr. turns around and sees Marco Mario.

Slicor Jr.- Marco?

Marco- Care to explain what happened to your pop?

Slicor Jr. pulls out a large canvas with a silly drawing of Slicor Koopa. But then Slicor Jr. pulls out a paintbrush with covers the drawing with black paint. However, when the paint came off, the silly drawing of Slicor turned into a slightly less silly drawing of Fury Slicor.

Slicor Jr.- It's not my Papa's fault! Papa and I came to Lake Lapcat because I heard this was a cat themed paradise and thought it would be fun to check out. I convinced Papa to bring me here, but it turns out…well…do you remember that nasty god, Tabuu, you and your friends defeated so long ago? Turns out a small trace of his power lingered in the water, which is that black inky substance you see polluting most of the lake. It's also corrupted my papa. Marco, my papa is out of control now!

Marco folded his arms and gave Slicor Jr. a strange look.

Marco- Oh really…

Slicor Jr.- I tried to help him, but he's too big and mad. I can't change dad back by myself…

Marco stopped giving Slicor Jr. that look and moved his head in closer.

Slicor Jr.- Marco…I know papa told me never to trust you…but I'll do anything to save papa. So…help me, Marco.

Marco- Very well. I'll help you. Besides, I don't think I can handle Slicor the way he is on my own.

Slicor Jr.- Oh thank you!

Marco- Now if we just had a way to fight Slicor…

Kyrin- I think I might know of a way.

Marco and Slicor Jr. almost jumped after Kyrin suddenly appeared and surprised them. However, this was before Kyrin got that mechanical arm to replace his left arm Tabuu removed and the scars and wounds on his body still looked fresh since this is the past.

Marco- Yikes, Kyrin! You could've warned me before popping up like that!

Slicor Jr.- Now I know how your brother, Loewy feels!

Marco- Hold on, are you sure you should be out here? You're still not exactly in good condition after Tabuu…

Kyrin- I'm fine, Marco…

Then Kyrin held his head and acted like he was in a little bit of pain.

Kyrin- Ok…you're right on that one, Marco. I'm still in rough shape and I've gotten a splitting headache trying to push myself before I've gotten my strength back. But I can at the very least inform you how you can stop Fury Slicor.

Marco- How?

Kyrin- You know that object you grabbed which made the lighthouse shine again and drove Slicor back into lake? They're called Cat Shines. They have the power to return light back to Lake Lapcat. But obviously, one isn't enough. In the center of the lake, there is a giant bell. Referred to as the Giga Cat Bell. If you can find enough of these Cat Shines and restore more light to the lighthouses, you can awaken the Giga Cat Bell.

Slicor Jr.- And…?

Kyrin- Sorry, but I shouldn't be ruining the surprise. Besides, I should probably get back before Princess Amethyst realizes I snuck out of that hospital bed again and forces me to take that yucky tasting medicine again!

Then Kyrin snaps his fingers and he vanishes in a cloud of smoke. Then Slicor Jr. makes a mischievous grin at Marco.

Slicor Jr.- You should totally rat him out to Amethyst when you get back! I bet it would be hilarious seeing his face turn green after being forced a spoonful of a medicine he thinks tastes bad!

Marco- Even though Kyrin just told us how we can save your dad?

Slicor Jr.- Fair point.

(Scamper Shores)

Marco and Slicor Jr. started at this one part of Lake Lapcat named Scamper Shores. There were a lot of little kittens on this island, but they all ran away from Marco and Slicor Jr. when they got close. However, Marco found a question mark block with a cat bell inside of it. And when Marco used it to turn into Cat Marco, all the little kittens began to approach Cat Marco and began to cuddle him.

Cat Marco- They really seem to like me now.

Slicor Jr.- Must be the cat suit. However, I've seen these cats change when my papa shows up in that form he's now in. First, their fur turns completely black and they act more violent. It's almost as if that stuff that's corrupting him corrupts them too.

Luckily, it wasn't that long of a walk to the lighthouse at the top of the Scamper Shores Island where both the lighthouse and the Cat Shine were located.

(Pounce Bounce Isle)

This island in Lake Lapcat was like a giant fortress with climbable towers in the middle of the lake. Fire Marco and Slicor Jr. were already halfway up the structures to reach the lighthouse and the Cat Shine at the top.

Slicor Jr.- Why did they have to make this place so damn tall?

Fire Marco- You're not afraid of heights, are you?

Slicor Jr.- No. Besides, my mini Clown Car can easily break my fall just like that and remain completely unscathed. Just like the big Clown Car Papa always drives.

Then Fire Marco noticed there was rain drops falling from the sky and the wind was picking up.

Slicor Jr.- That however…I am afraid of. This means Papa is coming again…

A little bit after it rained, what looked like Slicor's shell was launched into the air from the lake. Suddenly, Fury Slicor came out of his shell and landed near Pounce Bounce Isle.

Fury Slicor- (ROAR)

Fire Marco- This is bad!

Slicor Jr.- And we haven't gotten enough Cat Shines for the Giga Cat Bell yet!

Then Fury Slicor fired spikes from his shell like flaming meteors from above on the island. One was about to land Slicor Jr., but Fire Marco drew his sword, used a fireball to give it a fire boost, and used a flaming slash to slice the flaming spike in half before it could crush Slicor Jr.

Slicor Jr.- That was close!

Fire Marco- No time for that! We need to run!

Fire Marco and Slicor Jr. attempted to run while trying to get to the Cat Shine at the lighthouse. Fire Marco attempt to make one leap to one part of the fortress, but Fury Slicor's flame breath got him and changed him back to normal Marco. Marco almost didn't make the jump after he got hit and lost his powerup.

Marco- Owch! I'll admit, Fury Slicor isn't as bad as Tabuu, but he is definitely worse than Kimberly's father! I'll be feeling that one in the morning!

Marco looked up and saw Fury Slicor approaching Pounce Bounce Isle and about to swipe his claw. However, Fury Slicor was so busy with Marco, he didn't realize Slicor Jr. had gotten to the top and grabbed the Cat Shine. After the light returned to the lighthouse, Fury Slicor retreated to get away from the light.

Slicor Jr.- That makes us even.

Marco- I guess so. But now I know we really need to hurry. Slicor's on a timer and he'll come after us when that timer goes off again!

(Giga Cat Bell Island)

Marco and Slicor Jr. arrived after getting another Cat Shine from Fort Fliptrap.

Slicor Jr.- Is this the bell Kyrin was telling us about? What's so special about it?

In the middle of the island was what appeared to be a giant version of the cat bell powerup item, but it was made out of stone.

Marco- This has to be. Kyrin wouldn't tell us to find this thing if it wasn't necessary to helping us turn Slicor back to normal.

Marco approached it, but it was just stone and nothing more.

Marco- Come on! We got the Cat Shines like Kyrin said. Why won't you work!

While Marco was trying to figure things out, the rain began to fall again. And that also meant Fury Slicor was back.

Slicor Jr.- Marco!

Marco- I know! Come on! I need this bell to work! Come on!

Then Marco slammed both his fists against the stone bell and a ringing sound could be heard.

Slicor Jr. What was that?

Then a light shined from the stone bell and it made the stone incasing it crack open and fall apart, revealing the Giga Cat Bell at last.

Marco- Finally. Alright, let's see what you got!

Then Marco touched the Giga Cat Bell and suddenly transformed. Marco was in a form that looked similar to the Cat Marco powerup, but he was just as big at Fury Slicor and it looked like there was a loin's main on him. But for some reason, Marco's sword grew along with Giga Cat Marco.

Giga Cat Marco- Wow!

Slicor Jr.- I guess Kyrin was telling the truth after all. Hurry Marco! Defeat my papa and turn him back to normal!

Giga Cat Marco- Don't need to tell me twice.

Giga Cat Marco stared down Fury Slicor.

Fury Slicor- (ROAR)

Fury Slicor jumped into the air and attempted to land on Giga Cat Marco. Luckily, Giga Cat Marco jumped out of the way. Giga Cat Marco swung his left claw, but Fury Slicor blocked with his claw. Then Fury Slicor began building up fire for his flame breath. Thinking quickly, Giga Cat Marco drew his sword and held it up to stop the flame breath and knock some to the flames back at Fury Slicor's face. After Fury Slicor flinched a bit, Giga Cat Marco swung his sword again and knocked Fury Slicor to the ground, or water I should say, even if they're too big to sink into it. Before Fury Slicor could get up, Giga Cat Marco sheathed this sword before jumping up and ground pounding on Fury Slicor's exposed belly.

Fury Slicor- (ROAR)

Fury Slicor quickly got back up and fired some of the spikes from his shell and they began raining down like hot meteors. Giga Cat Marco dodged them before they could land on him, but then he saw Fury Slicor in his shell, only it was lying on its side. Then the shell began spinning like a buzzsaw and came hurling towards Giga Cat Marco. Luckily, Giga Cat Marco dodged that as well.

Giga Cat Marco- Gee, Slicor. I don't think Chaos will be happy that you just tried to copy his spin dash move. Even if your mind is currently corrupted.

Then Slicor Jr. flew up to Giga Cat Marco in his Clown Car.

Slicor Jr.- Hey, those spikes my papa shot at you, maybe you can use them!

Then Giga Cat Marco saw one of Fury Slicor's spikes sticking out of the ground and picked it up.

Giga Cat Marco- I think you might be on to something. Hey Slicor! Heads up!

Then Giga Cat Marco threw the spike at Fury Slicor as he was attempting to spin shell Giga Cat Marco again. After Fury Bowser was knocked to the ground again, Giga Cat Marco drew his sword again and struck at Fury Slicor. This strick with his sword made Fury Slicor drop to the ground and made his cough up a huge chunk of that black liquid. Then a burst of light was shining from Fury Slicor's body and it seemed like he exploded from that burst of energy.

Slicor Jr.- Uh…papa…

Slicor Jr. flew up towards where Fury Slicor sank in the lake to see if he could find Slicor anywhere, but instead, Slicor rose up from the lake. Only he was still a giant.

Slicor Jr.- Papa…? Are you back to normal?

Giga Cat Marco- No, something is still wrong. Look.

Then Slicor Jr. looked and saw that even though Slicor wasn't all black and didn't have fire coming out of both ends of his mouth, he still didn't look the same. Aside from the fact that he was still over 50 feet tall, Slicor also still had nothing but white in his eyes, like he was still possessed. But before Giga Cat Marco could do anything, the Giga Cat bell was pulled out of him and Giga Cat Marco changed back to just Cat Marco.

Car Marco- What happened to the Giga Cat Bell?

Then Cat Marco and Slicor Jr. saw Slicor Koopa holding the Giga Cat Bell in some kind of energy ball as he roared at them.

Slicor Jr.- Damn it! How can we stop papa without the Giga Cat Bell? Marco, please tell me you have another one of those white stars that you used to defeat Tabuu with?

Cat Marco looked around and saw a creature in the water called a Plessie.

Cat Marco- No, but that doesn't mean we can't improvise with something else.

Then Cat Marco jumped on the Plessie and pointed at Slicor Koopa.

Cat Marco- Sorry to bother you, but I need your help to stop that giant Koopa King. Will you assist me?

Then the Plessie began to swim towards Slicor. Slicor shot more of the spikes from his back at them, but Cat Marco steered the Plessie around them. And when Slicor fired his flame breath, the Plessie dove into the lake to avoid the flame burst. Then Cat Marco saw a ramp he could use to launch the Plessie to attack Slicor with and steered it to the ram. Then the Plessie managed to ram into the Giga Cat Bell and knock the energy sphere Slicor had it in into himself and knocked Slicor Koopa into the air. After Slicor Koopa landed, the last think he saw was a Giga Cat Plessie land on top of him. This knocked Slicor Koopa into the air again and this time explode into air like a firework. Then Slicor Koopa landed on this patch of land and got his head suck in the ground for a moment. Only this time, Slicor Koopa was back to normal size. Not only that, he was back to his normal self. Slicor Jr. approached Slicor as he was digging his head out of the ground.

Slicor Jr.- Papa…?

Then Slicor got his head out of the ground and acted like his head was spinning.

Slicor Koopa- Uh…my head…what happened last night…huh…? Junior…?

Slicor Jr.- Yay! You're back, papa!

Slicor Koopa- Back…? Back from what…? What's going on here? What the?! Marco!

Then Slicor Koopa saw Cat Marco and tried to rush him. Cat Marco just stood there while Slicor Jr. flew in between them and keep Slicor away from Cat Marco.

Slicor Koopa- Out of my way, Junior! Let me at him!

Then Slicor Jr. flew behind Slicor and pulled him by his tail away from Cat Marco.

Slicor Jr.- For another day, please papa!

Then Slicor Jr. flew up to Cat Marco.

Slicor Jr.- Listen…can we keep what just happened between us. Papa doesn't remember any of this and maybe that's for the best.

Cat Marco- Agreed. But just try to keep your dad's evil at a more…reasonable level.

Slicor Jr.- Reasonable like how?

Cat Marco- You know, his usually antics of trying to kidnap the princess sort of thing.

Slicor Jr.- I can't make any promises, but I think papa would rather stick to things like that.

Cat Marco- Good, because I don't want another incident like what just happened to day. Nor do I want another incident like what happened when your dad tried to perform the Immortal Wedding Ritual. That adventure was an odyssey on its own!

After Slicor Jr. left, a bunch of those cats from earlier appeared and began cuddling next to Cat Marco.

Cat Marco- Mama Mia! You know, I wonder if this black water corrupted by sample of Tabuu's power will still be here in Lake Lapcat when my decedent from 1,000 years from now takes my place. Sure don't want to put him through something like Fury Slicor. But what are the odds the Koopa King from his time getting corrupted by this black goop happening?

If only Cat Marco knew… 😉

Once the cates stopped cuddling Cat Marco, looked up into the sky.

Cat Marco- Ok, Plessie. How's about you bring us back to shore?

Then the camera zooms out and reveals the land they were all standing on was a Giga Cat version of Plessie.