It's time for the finale of Bianco Hills! And no, I'm not doing Episode 8 because honestly, it'd just come out as boring. Anyways, will Mario and his new best buddies, Princess Aqua and FLUDD, triumph over this mysterious new threat? Without further ado, Let's a go!
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I decided to give Toadette her own side story since she wants to help out. So she'll be going after the Delfino Plaza Secret Shines. I don't think she'll get all of them (I doubt she'd be able to figure out the 100 coin Shine, and I don't know how she'd get the timed red coin shine on the airstrip without a turbo nozzle), but I'll make sure she gets as much as possible. And yes, you'll be seeing a lot of teamwork throughout this story. And I love Toy Story! Since 2 is 20 years old at this point and is known for making a LOT of allusions to famous movies, an allusion to the movie itself would make it even funnier!
Note: I will make sure that the Shadow impostors do more than just run away. Plus, they will not make any contact with water that's not from FLUDD. It never made sense to me that Shadow Mario would get hurt being sprayed by water, yet nothing happens to him when he goes into water. Sure this is the same universe where you can shoot fireballs underwater, but it still weirds me out.
Mario and Aqua came out of the "M" portal feeling relieved.
Aqua: Glad, that's over.
FLUDD: Agreed.
Mario: Yeah I- Wait. FLUDD?! Wha-?! How'd you-?!
Aqua: Do you remember what happened this time?
FLUDD: I cannot recall…
Aqua: Weird… That faker may be a jerk, but at least she kept her promise.
Mario: Hopefully the lake is also clean. We should head back and check.
Toadette: Mario! Aqua!
Mario and Aqua turn to see Toadette approaching.
Aqua: Hi Toadette!
Toadette: Guys! Look what I found!
She takes out the Shine Sprite she got from the building.
Aqua: A SHINE SPRITE?!
Mario: Where'd you get that?!
Toadette: I found it locked up in a building nearby. Don't know why other people didn't do anything about it except me.
Toad: Hey! I helped!
Mario: So, there are Shine Sprites here in the Plaza too? In that case, keep an eye out for more. The more Shine Sprites we get, the better!
Toadette: You can count on me!
Toad: And me, since I didn't BASH MY SKULL breaking into that room!
Toadette: Just get over it already!
Toad: Then don't do it again!
Aqua: Let's go before things get ugly!
Mario: Agreed.
Mario and Aqua head into the "M" one last time.
Bianco Hills
The moment the two reappeared, the Blue Pianta came up to them.
Pianta: Hey… do you have a twin or something?
Aqua: No… Why do do ask?
The Pianta pointed a large finger up ahead, towards a pink figure who was standing there with her brush and her back turned. The two immediately freaked.
Mario and Aqua: YOU!
The girl turned around and smirked. She started speaking in her high pitched chipmunk-like voice.
Shadow Aqua: Well, well, well, if it isn't the man of the hour and his cowardly child who clung on to you throughout the ENTIRE level. I'm very disappointed in you, kid. You make Luigi look like a brave soul, when you don't have that water pack! I expected more from you after before.
The real Aqua began to cry feeling useless, but Mario wasn't having it.
Mario: SHUT UP! Get outta here, and leave this town, and my friend alone!
Shadow Aqua: Oh! And what if I don't?
Mario: Then you'll have to say your prayers to FLUDD!
Shadow Aqua: … Pffffffff! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
She fell to the floor laughing hysterically like a hyena. After calming down, she got up again.
Shadow Aqua: You think THAT is gonna hurt me?! You must be just like Aqua, thinking that water solves everything! You don't stand a chance against me, Mario! I will personally destroy both of you with my magic brush, and then my master will be-
Mario interrupts her monologue by spraying her arm with water, and she screamed in pain.
Shadow Aqua: OOOOWWWWWWW!
Mario: You've made too much of a mess around here, kid. You deserve a time out!
Aqua: Yeah!
Shadow Aqua's eyes glowed blue in anger of her humiliation.
Shadow Aqua: So that's how it's gonna be, huh? Then follow me! We'll fight somewhere bigger!
She took off towards the village, walking around the water path to avoid touching water, then jump-dived over the river.
FLUDD: She is headed for the lake area. Let's get her!
Mario: Right on it! And Aqua, don't listen to a single one of that bully's lies. If anything, you're the bravest child I've ever met!
Aqua: You… *sniff* you really mean it?
Mario: Of course! No, little kid I've met before would ever have the bravery to fight a mutant plant, or go through a deadly obstacle course on their own. You're amazing! Just like me!
Aqua: Wow! I really am! Thank you!
Mario: You're welcome! Now, Let's a go!
Aqua: Can we slide down again? I really enjoyed that!
Mario: Why not? It's pretty much the best thing in this village!
They slid down the water path again. This time, Mario jumped over the river with Aqua using the hover nozzle, and Mario grabbed her feet to cross. Once they reached a field of trees, Shadow Aqua stood in front of them.
Shadow Aqua: What took you slowpokes so long?! I don't have all day!
Mario: It's none of your business! Now bring it on!
Shadow Aqua: With pleasure!
She began drawing a bunch of strolling stus Mario and Aqua just stomped on them like they were Goombas. Next the shadow girl drew a Proto Piranha. However, this one was notably weaker, as it only took one spray in the mouth for it to disappear. Shadow Aqua then got angry and summoned Petey Piranha once again.
Petey Piranha: ROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAR!
Aqua: You have gotta be kidding me!
Mario: So, I'm assuming that's the plant you were facing?
Aqua: Yup!
FLUDD: Aqua took this beast down the last few times by spraying water into its mouth and ground pounding on its belly button.
Mario: Sounds easy.
Mario began to spray water into Petey's mouth as soon as he opened it, and as before, he fell over, exposing his belly button. Mario ground pounded it, and like the Proto Piranha, Petey was weaker as he disappeared in one hit.
Aqua: Is that all you got?! We could do this all day!
Shadow Aqua: Grrr! I'll take care of you both, myself!
She started running towards the two, swinging her brush around like crazy and screaming like a banshee.
FLUDD: Now's your chance! FINISH HER!
Mario came up with an idea, and sprayed water all over the floor, which caused Shadow Aqua to slide.
Shadow Aqua: WOOOOOOOOOOAH!
Mario: HEEEEEEEEE-YA!
Mario uppercutted Shadow Aqua with his fist and she went flying. The real Aqua went wide eyes in shock as she witnessed it.
Shadow Aqua: AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!
As soon as she hit the ground, Mario sprayed water onto her and she screamed and started squirming in pain in a similar way to Shadow Mario's defeat in Delfino Plaza.
Shadow Aqua: OW OW OW! You meanies! You cheaters! I'll get you for this! JUST YOU WAIT!
She disappeared and in her place, the final Shine Sprite of Bianco Hills appears. The real Aqua was still wide eyes from what she witnessed.
FLUDD: FATALITY!
Aqua: Wow! That's some strong fist you got!
FLUDD: Mario has hitting blocks for years, so his fists have adapted to hitting such strong material. So now they're almost as tough as rocks!
Aqua: Wow! You're like a superhero, Mario!
Mario: Well, I wouldn't say that. More like a superhuman of some sorts.
Aqua: Close enough!
The heroes looked at the bright, clean, beautiful lake surrounding them.
Aqua: I guess things are back to normal here now.
Mario: Yes, but there are still other places on the Isle in danger. Let's head back to the Plaza to find where to go next. Maybe we'll find our siblings' keys somewhere else.
SHINE!
Mario and Aqua: YAHOO!
Delfino Plaza
It was now nighttime on the island. And Mario and Aqua got back just in time for bedtime. They yawned for a moment feeling exhausted.
Mario: Imma beat! Looks like we'll have to find a place to sleep.
Aqua: Yeah, I'm tired too.
Peach: Mario! Aqua! There you are! It's past your bedtime, sweetie!
Aqua: Yeah, but you said the boat to the hotel isn't running yet. Where are we supposed to sleep?
Toadsworth: Well, we did stay in a motel just downtown while you were locked up last night. It's no hotel, but it'll have to do.
Motel Delfino
Mario splayed down in his bed with FLUDD on his nightstand while the others slept. He stared out the window looking up to the sky. It was supposed to be a full moon tonight, but he couldn't see it. The sky was filled with dark clouds that covered it up. It made Mario feel sad that not even moonlight could be seen. Even at night, it was still gloomy and dark out without the Shine Sprites.
Mario: *sigh* Well, goodnight FLUDD. We got another day of cleaning in the morning. *sigh* I just wanted a relaxing vacation, but this happens.
FLUDD: Do not worry, Mario. All will be solved in due time, and you will get your wish.
Mario: I hope you're right…
He drifts away to sleep, while FLUDD powers down for the night.
