StarlitDuck

They never explained in game how Bowser Jr. knew the truth all along. I knew that had to be fixed. And you actually kinda feel bad for Junior despite all he did.

I thought making Luigi and Daisy able to relate to each other despite seeming completely different on the outside would really spark their relationship.

nintendoscript15

Glad you enjoyed how epic this was!

Iggy, Wendy, and Ludwig are indeed out, but their arguments actually had an effect on Junior. You actually kinda feel bad for the kid.

I really liked the dialogue sample from your fanfic. It was really inspiring, so that's why I included it. Fits pretty well in this situation.

I've been a fan of Smash Bros since Smash 4. Yeah, I'm a bit late to the party, but I'm totally into Ultimate. I already preordered the second DLC pack. So, I just had to include the Mario Finale to reference it. I also decided to name Aqua's hydrokinesis move the "Tsunami Finale".

Let's see if your prediction comes true. You never know what twists will happen.

LiamTheYoshi

Yeah, Daisy for her jealousy of Peach, which caused her anger issues, and Junior for realizing that he was lied and manipulated to by his own father. You really feel for them.

Nataly Guardado

That's so thoughtful of you! Here's a virtual hug from Luigi and Daisy.

Luigi and Daisy: *hugs you* Thank you!

breath20k

Thought the first powerup Mario used could make a good final powerup for this story.

s3731997

Hey, haven't seen you here since the beginning of the story. Welcome back! Well, those strange levels have to exist for a reason. I mean, seemingly normal areas warp people into alternate realities! That can't be normal, so I figured Shadow Mario crested them. I'd recommend catching up with the rest of the story if you haven't already, 'cause we're nearing the end.

Ghost528

What's up? Nice to see you here! I didn't know you could play Super Mario Sunshine in VR. I've seen 64 in VR but not Sunshine. Must be interesting. Daisy never meant to slap Luigi. It was just as painful for her.


Corona Mountain

Peach walked through the dark halls alone. All she could think about was seeing Junior upset over something.

Peach: (He may have been a bad kid. But is he really to blame? Bowser made him do all this. I can't believe he'd lie to, and manipulate his own son like that! I swear, this guy is just horrible around children! HORRIBLE!)

But as she was thinking, a trapdoor opened up and she began to fall through what looked to be a nighttime sky with gray clouds. As Peach was screaming, she remembered her parasol, and took it out to float down gracefully.

Peach: (I could've used this to jump off, Bowser Jr.'s mech. Wow, I'm such an idiot!)

Peach had luckily managed to land on something big and yellow. It was soft and felt like rubber.

Peach: Where… am I?

The camera zoomed out to show that Peach was sitting on a giant rubber duck floating in a hot tub, which was full of some sort of green substance. Peach was not sure what it was, but she definitely wasn't gonna take a chance. However, she did see a Shine Sprite sitting at the bottom of the hot tub. So, she knew she had to get it out. But how?

?: Hey there, Peach! My lovely wife!

Peach was startled by the voice, but then she turned around to see a huge figure towering over her. He wasn't shown on camera, but by the look on Peach's face, he wasn't any good.

?: I guess Junior is running late. In the meantime, why don't you join me in my new hot tub, hmmmmmmmmmmmm? It's VERY refreshing!

Peach couldn't get any words to come out by just how frightened she was. All she could do was let out a scream.


Pianta Village

Meanwhile… Mario and Friends were still in Pianta Village, celebrating the annual Fluff Festival. Mario himself was performing some impressive breakdancing upon the grassy ground. Luigi, Daisy, Aqua, and the Piantas cheered him on as they laughed and played music in the background for the plumber to dance to.

Daisy: Nice!

Luigi: You go, bro!

Aqua: I didn't know you were such a good dancer!

Mario: Say, why don't you guys join me on the dance floor?

Luigi and Aqua looked generally surprised while Daisy seemed interested.

Daisy: He's got a good point. Let's do it!

Luigi: Umm…

Luigi's face reddened a little.

Luigi: S-Sorry, Daisy but… I-I'm not a good dancer.

Aqua: Me neither. I don't know how to.

Daisy grabbed both of their hands.

Daisy: Come on! It's easy! Just listen to your hearts.

Both nodded and stepped on the dance floor.

Mario: I think I know the perfect song to get the groove going. Hit it!

The Pianta playing the guitar stopped and changed the music to a remix of the Super Mario Bros. Overworld theme. Mario started swinging his arms and stepping his feet to the rhythm. Then out of nowhere, he began singing.

Mario: Do the Mario!

Swing your arms from side to side

Come on, it's time to go!

Do the Mario!

Take one step, and then again

Let's do the Mario, all together now!

As the instrumental played, everyone danced along. Daisy was jamming, Luigi felt it was easy to understand, and Aqua was starting to get into it thanks to the catchy music.

Mario: You got it! It's the Mario!

Everyone copied Mario's moves.

Mario: Come on now, just like this!

Step to the right and jump,

Step to the left and jump,

Step to the front and jump,

All turn around and jump.

Everyone in the village cheers and starts clapping along. Aqua even laughed with happiness.

Mario: Again! Do the Mario!

Swing your arms from side to side

Come on, it's time to go!

Do the Mario!

Take one step, and then again

Let's do the Mario, all together now!

Aqua: I'm doing it! I'm doing the Mario!

Mario: Haha! You got it, amico! It's the Mario!

Mario: Come on now, just like that!

Mario and Co. finished by putting on a pose with a V-sign. Everyone cheered. Just then, a giant piece of fluff appeared. Mario and Co. grabbed it and flew away while waving goodbye to the Pianta Village fluff dropped them off on a cloud, providing an excellent view of the isle.

Aqua: That was a fun dance, Mario! I loved it!

Daisy: Yeah! When did you come up with it?

Mario: It was from an old cartoon about me, Luigi, Peach, and Toad's adventures. The "Do The Mario" song would play during the credits of each episodes.

Luigi: One of the few times you don't want to skip the credits.

Daisy: Sounds like a fun credits sequence.

Aqua: Yeah, you know. I feel bad that Peach has to miss out on this. Being stuck in a mountain all day must be boring.

Daisy's eyes widened, for she had forgotten all about Peach up until now.

Daisy: OMG! You're right! What have we been doing this whole time?! We have to save Peach!

Mario: We could've done that earlier, but the entrance to Corona Mountain was blocked off.

Daisy: Did you try breaking in?

Aqua: We didn't want to get in trouble with the police.

Luigi: Maybe we could ask politely to the police to let us in? I mean, I think we've been everywhere, so we're probably done cleaning the island.

Mario: In that case, let's head back to the plaza and find a way into the mountain.

Just then, the quartet heard a bloodcurdling scream that could be heard across the island. It sounded a little distorted, and the quartet had to cover their ears.

Luigi: WHAT WAS THAT?!

FLUDD: ...D.E.B.S. ALERT...Delfino Plaza has recently experienced a cataclysmic tsunami from Corona Mountain in all areas. Residents are advised to seek shelter on rooftops to avoid the rising flood waters…

Luigi: TS-TSUNAMI?!

Mario: FLOOD?!

Aqua: Oh no! Bowser Jr. must've done something horrible!

Daisy: That brat just never quits, does he?

Mario: We better get back to the plaza, and fast!


Delfino Plaza

The four are teleported back to the Plaza. When they returned, they were horrified of the damage done to the buildings, the rising water, and seeing residents shelter on the buildings for safety.

Luigi: Oh no!

Daisy: Those poor residents!

Mario: It's worse than I thought! Bowser Jr's gone way too far now!

Aqua: Um… guys?

Mario: Is this important, Aqua?

Aqua: Well, I think so. How are we floating?

Mario and the others came to realization as the camera zooms out to reveal they are floating in mid air.

Mario: I, uh… I actually don't know.

Everybody exchanged a nervous look before screaming and falling down into the water below. The bros and Daisy struggled since they weren't prepared to start swimming. But Aqua was quick, so she grabbed them and brought them to a rooftop.

Aqua: Normally, I'd be happy seeing more water to swim in. But when it does this to a town, even I think it's too much.

Luigi: No kidding! I just hope everyone's okay.

Just then, Toad, Toadette, and Toadsworth ran to them in a panic.

Toadette: Oh, thank goodness you're back!

Toad: The town's flooded! How could so much water fall at once?!

Toadsworth: Did you see that? A fountain of water! It crashed down like a tidal wave! And it seems hot!

Mario: Don't worry, it's not hot. At least not anymore. We were in it, and it cooled down.

Luigi: Where did the water even come from?!

Toad: It came out of that huge volcano behind the Shine Gate!

Daisy: Wait, then does that mean the entrance is open?

Mario: No time to waste, then! You guys go to the highest rooftop and stay there until this all recedes.

They nodded and went over to the highest rooftop.

FLUDD: ...D.E.B.S. ALERT...The fence guarding the cave behind the Shine Gate has apparently been washed away by the recent flooding. Police caution residents to stay away from the cave entrance, as the area may be dangerous…

Mario: Let's a go!

The quartet swam to the area behind the Shine Gate. And surely enough, the cave entrance was open.

FLUDD: Well everybody, this is it. Are you all ready?

Daisy: As ready as I'll ever be.

They could also see smoke coming out of the volcano.

Mario: Remember, where there's smoke…

Luigi: ...there's fire!

Aqua looked up to the tall mountain, knowing that this was not going to be easy. She couldn't lie to herself. She was nervous about what could lie ahead of her and the others in there. The kid almost didn't want to do this until Mario put his hand on her shoulder.

Mario: I understand that you're nervous, Aqua. I was nervous the first time I entered Bowser's Castle to save Peach. But we've come too far to turn back now. What gave me the determination to move forward and finish, was to think about the outcome of my victory. So just think about your reason for joining us on this adventure. Think about saving your sisters, clearing our good names, and finally having that vacation we all came here for. And… well the rest should come naturally.

Mario, Luigi and Daisy walked into the volcano. Aqua took one last look at Corona Mountain before setting her gaze upon the entrance. Before she knew it she put on a determined face.

Aqua: Let's a go!

She followed them in.