Time to get started at cleaning up! Are you annoyed that your mom or dad is yelling at you to clean your room? Well, be glad you're not being forced by an entire community to clean up an entire island! Not to mention the stuff you're cleaning up is evil and is attacking you, and you didn't even cause this mess. Enjoy!

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Why thank you! I happen to really enjoy Super Mario Odyssey! It's my favorite game on the Switch beside Super Mario Maker 2, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and I believe it deserves a shoutout. Even if this story takes place before that. Expect me to do something with Odyssey in the future. And also, I'm glad you enjoy my character! I created her out of some interesting thoughts. Since Sunshine is pretty much all about water, why not make a character that's all about WATER!? And Princess Aquamarine was born! She also takes some inspiration from a character from another video game series I enjoy. I'm not gonna name it, but if you notice what other series I write for, you might figure it out.


Delfino Plaza

Tourists get off the ferries here, in Isle Delfino's largest city. Attractions include the Shine Gate and Grand Pianta Statue.

The next morning. The sun rose, Aqua got up, had breakfast, and two officers escorted her out of juvenile hall.

Policeman #1: Go straight that way. You can't miss the mess, pal! After you meet up with the rest, your first job's to get rid of all that ugliness in Bianco Square.

Aqua nodded and started walking before the second one stopped her again.

Policeman #2: And remember, we'll be watching you, pal. We'll know if you start slacking off.

Aqua gulped feeling as if they actually would watch her. She nodded nervously and took off. As she walked down the street, a lot of Piantas were saying mean things about her and the others, still angry about the pollution they supposedly caused. Aqua was scared of this and ran away before they could notice her.

She ran into Toadette.

Toadette: Aqua! Thank goodness you're safe! What a relief! This vacation is nuts! Your sister is waiting for you just ahead, but be careful! There's this weird brown stuff up ahead.

Aqua nodded and ran ahead. She also ran into Toad who seemed to be practicing this weird technique.

Toad: Hey Aqua! You know, if you wanna be as heroic as Mario, you should totally learn how to use the ground pound, or as everyone on this isle likes to call it, the "box-breaker"! Just jump up and press the L button! Ka-BLAM! Why don't you give it a try?

Aqua gave it a shot and did it on the first try.

Aqua: Like that?

Toad: Sweet! You're a natural! Try testing it on crates when you get the chance!

She continued on her way. One thing she noticed is that it is ominously dark outside, despite it being daytime. Didn't the video on the plane mention this island to be "sun-drenched"? Doesn't seem like it. Both the darkness, and the Pianta's anger and hatred filled Aqua with dread, fear, and discomfort. She ended up running faster, not feeling comfortable being alone in fear of being yelled at or the darkness consuming her feelings even more until finally making it to jail. When she did she breathed heavily for a few seconds.

Pianta Officer: Woah! Kid, slow down! You look like you've been running away from a bull!

Aqua: (A bull? More like my fears!) Um… I came to meet up with Mario, Luigi, and Daisy to clean up the island.

Pianta Officer: Oh… yeah, about that…

Aqua: Is… something wrong?

Pianta Officer: I was going to let them free, but I went into the drawers and the keys to their cells were GONE! Someone must've stolen them!

Aqua: WHAT?!

Pianta Officer: I'm sorry, but until we find the missing keys, you're gonna have to clean the island by yourself. (Then again, you kinda deserve it.)

Aqua: Could I at least talk to them?

Pianta Officer: Alright, but just for a minute.

Aqua walked in and saw her friend's cells. Though they did have these weird boxes inside of them. Mario's was blue, Luigi's was red, Daisy's was gray. She just decided to ignore them as they didn't seem to be of any importance. At least for now. Besides, she also didn't have time for curiosity at a time like this.

Aqua: Hey guys. Did you hear about the…?

Luigi: We know. We're stuck here!

Mario: We couldn't even leave to eat breakfast in the cafe. They had to serve it for us in our cells!

Daisy: It felt gross, eating it off the floor! You seem lucky to have gotten out.

Aqua: Yeah. I wish I could find those keys and get you out, but… I can't do this alone…

Mario: I know Aqua. A sweet and innocent little girl like you doesn't deserve this kind of pressure put on you. But I promise you that if you believe in yourself, you can do anything!

Aqua: What in me is there to believe in? It's my fault Daddy's dead! If I hadn't have fallen down there, maybe he'd still be alive, and he would've been here to speak in our defense so we wouldn't be treated as bad people!

Daisy: Stop saying that, Aqua! Our father died trying to save you! It wasn't in vain! He wouldn't want you to torture yourself like this. So stop lying to yourself and look towards a bright future. You've got this!

It made her feel a little better, but not by a lot.

Aqua: Well, how am I gonna clean this island up? It's already hard enough to clean my own room, but an ENTIRE ISLAND?!

Mario: Take FLUDD! He'll help you!

Mario slips FLUDD through the bars. Aqua remembered seeing FLUDD on Mario's back, not knowing where he found it. She didn't really know much about it besides hearing it talk.

FLUDD: Scanning user information…

FLUDD scans Aqua's brain in a similar fashion to how he did with Mario.

FLUDD: …subject identified as Princess Aquamarine Olivia Toadstool, preferably Aqua, princess of the Lake Kingdom. Data storage complete. I am F.L.U.D.D.—a Flash Liquidizer Ultra Dousing Device. I hope to be of assistance!

Mario: Strap it on!

Aqua tried doing it, but she's never worn a belt before so she struggled. Daisy slipped her arms through the bars to help her.

Luigi: Doesn't that thing look kinda big on her?

Mario: Well, it was made for our size, but it's not heavy. She'll be fine.

Aqua felt strong and more confident with this water pump on her back.

FLUDD: Proceeding with user instru-

Mario: NO NO NO! Not in here! Do it outside!

FLUDD: Agreed.

Mario: Oh, and one more thing! FLUDD, after you're done with your tutorial, tell Aqua the story you told us last night.

Aqua was confused, but she liked storytime.

FLUDD: I shall, Mario.

Aqua walked outside and gave Aqua the same tutorial as with Mario. It was a bit harder to teach her than Mario, as Mario was an adult who could understand instructions while Aqua was still 6 years old. But she managed to understand and set off on her way. Then FLUDD told Aqua about the Shine Sprites and what happened to them.

Aqua: So that's why it's so dark…

FLUDD: Indeed, the only way to ensure the return of the Shine Sprites is to keep the island from becoming any dirtier. Those perpetrators are likely at work even as we speak. And you four are being treated as criminals.

Aqua: Just who are the real perp- per- whatever you call them?

FLUDD: That remains unknown, for now. We shall find them, and bring them to justice!

Aqua ran into Peach and Toadsworth, who had worried looks on their faces. Peach hug's Aqua immediately.

Peach: AQUA! I'm so happy you're safe! I just knew you would be!

Aqua: I missed you all night, sis!

Peach: I was so worried because of how dark it is out here. It's not sun-drenched! This is hardly my idea of a relaxing vacation, Aqua. I want to go home right now!

Aqua: Me too! But I can't because I have to clean this place up!

Toadsworth: Speaking of which, where are masters Mario and Luigi, and Princess Daisy?

Aqua: Someone stole the keys to their cells, so they're stuck in jail!

Peach: Oh no! That's horrible! Maybe whoever caused this mess stole them.

Aqua: I was thinking that too.

Toadsworth: Well, best of luck, young princess! Stay out of harm's way.

Aqua: I will! I've got FLUDD by my side. I'll be fine.

Aqua head off.

FLUDD: Aqua, I have received a message from the Delfino Emergency Broadcast System. Do you wish to hear it?

Aqua didn't know what that meant, but nodded anyways.

FLUDD: ...D.E.B.S. ALERT...It seems several people have gone missing near the Grand Pianta statue in Bianco Square…

Aqua: What?! Could they be in trouble?!

FLUDD: That is most likely what happened to them. We must hurry!

Aqua hurried over to Bianco Square where there was lots of goop similar to back on the airstrip, but this goop was brown and white, resembling chocolate (don't try to eat it!), and was in the shape of a pineapple.

Pianta #1: This is so amazing isn't it? Where are the TV cameras? Oh, wait! Is it over already? Did I miss something? Huh?

Pianta #2: This is the place all right… Bianco Square! The guidebook says there's a statue of the Grand Pianta… So, where'd it go?

Aqua: Statue?

Aqua got to spraying the goop like Mario did on the airstrip, freeing a few people and spraying them clean, when she got hit by a jellyfish-like creature that got her all dirty.

Aqua: Augh!

FLUDD: That is a Gooble. They are living bubbles formed by the goop to spread it. Luckily they are weak, and die by a drop of water. To clean yourself, jump into a body of water.

She did just that and continued cleaning up Bianco Square, soon getting to the center and spraying the goop generator. Soon enough, another Proto Piranha burst out of the generator. This one had the same color of the goop it came from, but is not any different than the last one, otherwise.

Aqua: *gulp* Not again!

FLUDD: That is a Proto Piranha. You must spray water into its mouth to defeat it.

Aqua defeated the Proto Piranha in the same way Mario defeated it on the airstrip. The goop disappeared, but then the ground started shaking rapidly.

Aqua: Woah! W-w-what's happeni-i-ing!?

FLUDD: My sensors did not detect the possibility of an earthquake occurring today. An unidentified object is rising out of the goop.


Meanwhile in jail…

Luigi: Woah! Is there an earthquake?!

Daisy: Guys! Look outside!

Mario: Hm?

They looked out the window to see a statue rising out of the ground. It was the Grand Pianta Statue those tourists were talking about. That goop can bury not only people, but also very tall structures. That is terrifyingly powerful for graffiti! But there was also something strange on top of it.

Toadsworth: Princess, look! On the statue's head!

Peach: What?

As the statue finished rising, a strange man standing on top of the statue glared at the princess. He wore a cap with an "M" initial, had a big round nose, a mustache, and wore a shirt with overalls. He was also completely blue, appearing to be made of graffiti. He also welded what appears to be a giant paintbrush, which must be what made all this graffiti. Wait a sec… besides those last two parts, that description sounds VERY familiar!

Aqua: I-it can't be!

Peach: No! That can't be Mario! But… it looks just like him…

Mario: Mamma Mia!

Luigi: Who is that guy?!

Daisy: So that's why we're in jail! That imposter framed us!

The strange doppelgänger jumped off the statue and ran towards Peach. He picked her up with just one arm.

Peach: AAAAAAAHHHH!

Toadsworth: Hey! What do you think you're-?!

Before he could finish, the impostor drew the same "M" symbol Mario saw back at the airstrip to make Toadsworth back away, then took off with Peach in his arms struggling.

Aqua: PEACH!

FLUDD: A kidnapping! Stop the criminal in his tracks with some water!

Aqua: What's that gonna do?!

FLUDD: Just trust me!

FLUDD: ...D.E.B.S. ALERT...Princess Peach of the Mushroom Kingdom has apparently been kidnapped. The suspected kidnapper was last seen escaping through the eastern fruit market…

Aqua chased down the faker that kidnapped her sister through Delfino Plaza, and sprayed water as FLUDD instructed.

Aqua: You put her down, you creep!

?: Ow! Quit it you little brat!

Aqua was surprised that actually worked. She never knew how water could hurt somebody. Aqua kept on spraying, which hurt the imposter until it made him fall over and drop the mushroom princess. He started squirming on the ground throwing a tantrum like a bratty child. In fact, he even SOUNDS like one.

?: Ow ow ow OW! Not fair! Completely unfair! You shouldn't be allowed to use tools like that!

Peach gets up and looks at the impostor enraged.

Peach: That's the person I saw at the airstrip! Now, I know what's going on! The Delfino Police have mistaken Mario for the likes of you! So… where are the rest of your friends that disguised as Luigi and my sisters?! Say something! You fake plumber!

The fake plumber got up.

?: I'll come back for you later!

The faker ran away.

Aqua: Sis, are you okay?

Peach: Aqua! That is definitely NOT Mario! I'm sure I saw that person and a few others out on the Airstrip! I'm positive he's responsible for all this! Chase him!

Aqua: Got it!

Aqua ran after the Shadow Man.

FLUDD: He is heading for the square! Go get him!

Aqua ran back to Bianco Square to catch the imposter drawing a rainbow "M" at the base of the statue. He then disintegrate into particles that go inside the "M".

Aqua: What the?!

FLUDD: He escaped into that "M". Try spraying it with water.

She did so and the "M" starts to glow, showing a picture of a windmill. Must be some kind of portal. Aqua jumped in front of it, but instantly regrets it because she felt her body splitting apart.

Aqua: Why did I do THIIIIIIIIII-?!

She split into particles that went into the portal.


French Narrator: Meanwhile in an unknown location.

The blue faker reassembles himself in an open field in front of a strange looking girl. She looked no older than 6 and had hair that matched the length of Aqua's, had red freckles on her cheeks, and wore a dress that was different shades of pink. She was entirety pink, being made of graffiti, and like the Mario impostor, had a paintbrush of her own. Wait… didn't I just use this description back in Chapter 2? Anyways, she spoke in a voice that sounded like the Mario faker, but even higher pitched.

?: Oh, you're back, Shadow Mario! Did you get Prin- augh!

The blue faker, now known as Shadow Mario, grabbed the pink girl by her neck, and slapped her in the face.

?: OW!

Shadow Mario: You pink IDIOT! You didn't take that little brat's key! Now she's on the loose ruining our hard work, and it's all your fault! And, if it weren't for her and that dumb pump, I would've gotten the princess! *sarcastic* Great going!

?: I'm sorry! I couldn't find the key! I didn't suspect that she'd be locked up someplace else! Plus, I didn't see her as much of a threat. Please! I'll do anything!

Shadow Mario: Well then, if you wanna make up for your big screw up, then take good care of her! I bet she's on her way here right now! And don't fail me this time, or you-know-who is gonna kick your sorry butt!

?: Yes sir!

Shadow Mario: Good! Now, I'm off to Pinna Park to work on my ultimate weapon. And, I want you and others to be there once I'm done. So, I'll see you later!

Shadow Mario ran away, leaving the pink girl to get down to business.


Who is this mysterious person? We shall find out soon enough! Later! Don't forget to review!

Edit: Aqua's full name made up by my friend Nintendoscript15