Noki Bay
Upon getting the first Shine Sprite in this area. The waterfall was running normally again. However, it did not fix the pollution in the bay. Mario and friends went back down. But they realized that it would be hard to reach the Noki Elder with the pollution still around.
Luigi: How are we gonna make it across the bay? There's no way we are swimming in that!
Everyone tried to think of a solution. Aqua spotted what looked like a fire flower, except it was blue rather than orange. In curiosity, she picked it up and her body became entirely made of ice, as if she were an ice sculpture. Mario, Luigi, and Daisy jumped at the sight of it.
Daisy: WHAT THE-!?
Mario: Calm down Daisy! It's probably another new powerup.
Luigi: What does that one do?
Ice Aqua: I don't know.
She tried swinging her arms to see if she'd do something. But nothing happened until she tripped over and landed face first onto the water's surface. But instead of falling in, a tile of ice formed under her body. She got up impressed. Mario and the others were also impressed.
Luigi: Aqua, you… are… a… GENIUS! Now we can get across the bay!
Daisy: Nice one, sis!
Mario: You're number one!
Aqua was so flattered by the praise, that she shed a tear that froze solid because of her form, and fell to the floor. If she didn't have this ice form, a blush would be visible on her face.
Ice Aqua: Th-Thank you guys.
Mario: Lead the way, buddy!
Aqua nodded and ran across the water, leaving behind a trail so the adults could follow. Once they reached a shoreline where the Noki Elder was waiting for them, Aqua turned back to normal.
Noki Elder: Excellent! Way to go, my friends! You have returned our waterfall to normal! Bravo!
Aqua: Yeah… but the water's still dirty…
Noki Elder: Strange… It looks like my theory was way off! Hyo ho ho HACKPTH!
Aqua: Sir, are you sure you're okay?
Noki Elder: I'm okay. I think I've got a lead on the real cause.
Daisy: Well, don't keep us in suspense. What is it?
Noki Elder: I need time before I find said cause. Until then, I should reward you for uncorking our waterfall. It may not seem like much, but I'm going to reveal to you one of Noki Bay's deepest secrets.
He points his fishing rod towards an open chasm behind the waterfall.
Mario: I see light in there. Could it be a Shine Sprite?
Luigi: Probably.
Noki Elder: This bay actually contains the tomb of an ancient Noki king!
Mario, Luigi, and Aqua: A king?!
Daisy: I didn't come to this island to learn social studies. YAWN!
Mario: Don't be rude, Daisy! He might be telling us something important. Sorry about her. Go on.
Noki Elder: Yes, yes… Anyways, When you spray water on the wall paintings, a path usually opens. It's almost like magic! And one path leads to a hidden Shine Sprite!
Mario: Knew it!
Luigi: Is it true?
Noki Elder: Honest! This is all
true! Maybe…
Silence followed.
Daisy: Maybe… what?
Just then they heard snoring and realized that the elder has fallen asleep.
Daisy: Are you serious? He chose now of all times to take a nap?
Mario: Let's leave him be and just try to find that Shine. He said to spray water on the wall paintings to reveal the path.
Mario looked up and saw said painting up on the cliff's wall. Without hesitation he sprayed it, and to the groups amazement, parts of the wall pushed itself within to reveal a maze.
All: WOAH!
Aqua: COOL!
Luigi: How is that even possible?!
Daisy: Who knows? Let's climb it!
They used wall jumps to reach the top of the maze where they reached a cliffside featuring bloopers and wall paintings that were just BEGGING to be sprayed. Luigi took care of the bloopers.
Luigi: What are bloopers doing on land? Better yet on a cliffside?
Mario: I don't know. Aqua and I ran into these things back in Ricco Harbor, and FLUDD suggested it was evolution.
Daisy: That makes sense. I think…
Mario sprayed the next wall painting, revealing more paths to take. This one led them to the very top of the cliffside. Up there was a familiar face which Mario and Aqua were not very happy to see again.
Aqua: No…!
Mario: YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME!
It was Gooper Blooper, and he wasn't too happy to see them either. The look on his face clearly showed that he craved revenge.
Daisy: What the heck is that thing?!
Luigi: I-It's s-so big!
Gooper Blooper proceeded to attack Luigi and Daisy first assuming they were enemies as well.
Aqua: Luigi, Daisy! Pull on it's tentacles!
Daisy: EWW! NO! I'M NOT TOUCHING THAT SLIMY THING!
Luigi: Me neither!
FLUDD: Just trust her! It's how they beat him the last two times.
Daisy: I am going to seriously regret this.
Luigi: Agreed.
Luigi and Daisy grabbed two of Gooper's tentacles. He squealed when they pulled them off. Mario squished the other two with his feet, and he and Aqua pulled those two off as well. Then Mario sprayed the ink off of Gooper's face and pulled the cork off.
Gooper Blooper squealed and fell over flat as last time, but when he revived he grabbed all four of the heroes with his tentacles, which they screamed in response. Gooper proceeded to tighten his grip around the heroes in order to strangle them. That was until Daisy unexpectedly broke out with her Turbo Nozzle and kicked Gooper Blooper out of the bay, beating him for the good and freeing her friends.
Daisy: Take that, you slimy cephalopod!
Mario, Luigi and Aqua cheered for Daisy and hugged her.
Mario: You saved us, Daisy! We would've been goners if it weren't for you!
Aqua: You're our hero!
Daisy: Hey, no need to thank me. If anyone messes with my friends and family, they gotta get through me! I ain't the damsel in distress I once was.
Luigi then unexpectedly kissed Daisy on the cheek, making Daisy's face flush red and Luigi's as well.
Luigi: Err… I don't know why I did that. Maybe it was just you saving us that urged me to…
Aqua: Um… do you guys need some time alone? I don't mind.
Before Daisy could kiss back, the floor broke underneath everyone's feet.
All: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
Once they hit the bottom, everyone got up, slightly hurt, but then Mario looked around and saw the Shine Sprite.
Mario: We did it! We did it, guys! We're in the tomb of the ancient Noki king!
Luigi, Daisy, and Aqua: Oooooooooooooh!
Daisy: This actually looks pretty cool! Maybe history isn't so bad after all.
Mario: Just don't touch anything. If we break something, we could get in serious trouble! And we're already in a bad situation on this island as it is.
Luigi: It looks nice and all, but we should probably just take the Shine Sprite and move on.
Mario: Good call.
SHINE!
All: YAHOO!
Delfino Plaza
Melon was shown with her face petrified with fear. The screen zoomed out to show that she was on a boat with Toad and Toadette.
Melon: Why did you make me agree with this?!
Toadette: So that we can get into the pipe on that island.
Melon: But I can't go into the water!
Toad: You're not gonna get in the water! That's why we're using this boat. Just jump when we reach the island. You'll be fine.
Melon: I'll… try…
After like 5 minutes, they jumped over to an island where a green pipe was blocked off by an orange juice generator. Melon spat out juice at it to make it dissolve. Then they all jumped in.
?
They reached another secret area with a huge river and a lily pad. Toadette immediately noticed the skull and crossbow signs.
Toadette: We'll have to collect all those red coins without touching the water.
Melon: Not to worry. I'll steer the lilypad with my juice, while you collect the coins.
Melon did just that while Toad and Toadette collected the red coins. Upon getting the last one, a Shine Sprite appeared.
SHINE!
All: YEAH!
