StarlitDuck

Even when on vacation, Bowser still knows how to make others miserable. You'll see what happens with FLUDD next. Also, Luaisy (Luigi x Daisy) for life!

breath20k

I wanted to go beyond expectations.

Nataly Guardado

Yeah, his sacrifice was really brave. May he rest in peace. Or will he? Dun dun DUUUUUUUUUUUUUN!

nintendoscript15

I'm glad this final battle satisfied you. I was worried you might be disappointed since it wasn't exactly as epic as the final battle in 64 The Power of the Stars. But then I realized it wasn't the battle itself that made it climatic, it was the journey that led up to it and what changes the characters made in said climax, and in that regard "Sprite of Light" takes the cake.

FLUDD's "Disney Death" did make an impact on Aqua as a character. And it's what encouraged her to finish what Mario started. Now Bowser and his son are gonna get what they rightfully deserve.

Ghost528

FLUDD may have been a water pump, but as Aqua said, he had more heart than Bowser ever will. That made his death feel like that of a human being's passing.

I figured something had to be done for everyone to have a role in the battle.

LiamTheYoshi

I always thought the original ending was kinda unsatisfying because Bowser and Bowser Jr. were never punished for what they did. They just got away with it all. And the Delfino citizens never found out that the Mario vandalizing the island was a fake. So I decided if Nintendo won't do it, I'll do it myself!

And how did Bowser get in your house? He's being dragged away to court along with his son by the police. Wha?

C. T. Genius

Thanks! And don't worry. I've seen plenty of script format fanfics that were never taken down. But if it makes you feel better, I'll switch to a more traditional style in my next story. And it's gonna be a Super Mario Galaxy adaptation! So stay tuned for that!

Guest

Well luckily for you, I'm posting all three of these last chapters at the same time!


Delfino Courthouse

Back in the courthouse where Mario and the others were originally found guilty, Bowser and Bowser Jr. were chained to the defendants' seats. The chains were quite strong, so they couldn't escape. Mario and Co. were anxiously waiting for this trial to start!

Daisy: This is gonna be good!

Mario: Yeah! It'll serve them right!

Luigi: Hopefully these guys will be able to make up for all those accusations of us.

Aqua: I think they will.

The judge pounded her gavel and all went silent.

Judge: Court is now in session!

Prosecutor: As you are no doubt aware, Mario, Luigi, Daisy and Aquamarine have previously been found guilty of vandalising our beautiful isle. However…

The tv screen pops up and shows screenshots of Mario and Co. taking on their shadow selves and said shadow selves turning into their true forms.

Prosecutor: ...various screenshots taken by a witness have shown that the perpetrators causing mayhem to the island were actually koopa individuals in disguise as the four defendants. Meaning that the defendants have been framed.

Bowser: *whispering to Junior* You revealed yourselves?!

Bowser Jr.: *whispering to Bowser*: It wasn't our fault! Mario made us do it!

Prosecutor: And now we call the witness to the stand.

A man who looked to be around Toadsworth's age walked up to the stand. He was shorter than Mario, had pale skin, a reddish nose, a tuft of white hair, a single tooth, and wore swirly round glasses, a white coat, and brown shoes. Bowser Jr's eyes widened upon seeing him.

Bowser Jr.: (It's HIM!)

Mario and Luigi: Professor E. Gadd?

Aqua: Who?

Daisy: You two know this guy?

Prosecutor: Name and occupation, please.

Professor E. Gadd: Hello everyone. I am Professor E. Gadd, retired ghost hunter and founder of Gadd Science Inc. Now as you know, I took all those screenshots because I knew deep down that these four were innocent. I even helped Luigi rescue Mario once.

Prosecutor: But how did you know about this whole cause?

E. Gadd: Well, see that brush Bowser Jr. is holding? It's called the Gaddbrush. I invented it for the purpose of creating wonders beyond one's wildest dreams and make all their wishes come true. However, I knew that if it were to fall in the wrong hands, disaster would strike. So I invented the Flash Liquidizer Ultra Dousing Device, or FLUDD if you're short-minded as a way to counter it in case of said disasters.

Prosecutor: I see… so how did this kid disguise as Mario and get his hands on that brush? Did he steal it from you?

E. Gadd: Well, for the first part, I don't know. It was probably some sort of koopa technology. I would never invent something that would allow one to commit identity theft. But for the latter… well… I gave it to him.

Everyone else: YOU WHAT?!

Daisy: So you're the reason all this happened! You should've been arrested, not us!

E. Gadd: WAIT! WAIT! Before you lash out at me, let me explain everything.

The judge and prosecutor eyed each other, then turned back to E. Gadd with their eyes clearly showing a lack of trust.

Judge: Okay, Professor. Explain yourself.

Professor E. Gadd: Very well then…

Suddenly, the judge and prosecutor felt a shock in their bodies that paralyzed them.

Prosecutor: Hey! Why can't I move?!

Judge: It's the power of flashback! Just embrace it!

Prosecutor: AAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!


*flashback*

E. Gadd (outside of flashback): In my lab, I had just finished my latest invention, the Flash Liquidizer Ultra Dousing Device!

E. Gadd: At last! It's done! Just wait until I get this baby into the market. It'll sell like hotcakes!

E. Gadd (outside of flashback): Just then I heard my lab door open and a person who I thought was Mario walked in.

E. Gadd: Ah, Mario! Welcome! Haven't seen you since I helped your brother rescue you. How have you been?

'Mario': I've been fine. I just came here looking for something I could use to frame Ma- err… I mean, rescue the princess!

E. Gadd: Well, have a look around! There's plenty of weapons to pick from! You got money, right?

'Mario': Of course I do! I got plenty of money from my papa's allow- I mean, adventures!

E. Gadd (outside of flashback): I slightly giggled at Mario's strange use of words as I had him look around. He seemed to groan at most of the weapons he saw, clearly not interested. But then his eyes seemed to have been caught by my other new invention, the Gaddbrush.

'Mario': Say, what's this? It looks pretty cool!

E. Gadd: Oh, this? It's one of my newest weapons, the Gaddbrush!

'Mario': "Gaddbrush"? That name sounds dumb! How about the Magic Paintbrush?

E. Gadd: Whatever you wanna call it. Anyways, this creation is the very future of artistic genius all over the world! When you draw with it, all of your wishes will come true!

E. Gadd (outside of flashback): I could've sworn I saw 'Mario' grin in a rather… sinister way, but I passed it off as just imagining it.

'Mario': I'll take it! How much?

E. Gadd: 5000 coins.

'Mario': That's how much I have! Must be my lucky day!

E. Gadd (outside of flashback): He paid me the money. But before he left, I realized I'd forgotten something important.

E. Gadd: Hey, wait! Take this too!

E. Gadd (outside of flashback): I held out FLUDD to him. 'Mario' seemed to stare at it in confusion before looking mildly disgusted.

'Mario': What's this?

E. Gadd: This is the Flash Liquidizer Ultra Dousing Device, but you can just call it FLUDD. It's a water pump.

E. Gadd (outside of flashback): The plumber laughed out loud in my face for a minute before regaining his posture.

'Mario': What am I supposed to do with that thing?! Spray water at my enemies' faces?!

E. Gadd: No! It's just in case something were to go wrong with your brush, cause if anything went wrong, disaster would strike for sure.

'Mario': I know what I'm doing, old man! I don't need your dumb hose!

E. Gadd (outside of flashback): He kicked FLUDD back to me. I didn't remember Mario being this… rude!

E. Gadd: But Mario…

'Mario': I said… I don't… WANT IT!

E. Gadd (outside of flashback): He screamed and threw a tantrum before spreading goop all over my lab and storming off. I knew something was wrong and I had to find out! So, I used a drone to spy on him. I witnessed him heading into Bowser's Castle where I found out he wasn't actually Mario at all, but rather Bowser's own offspring! His koopa troop made copies off the brush which were distributed to three of the koopalings before taking off for Isle Delfino.

E. Gadd: NO! NO! NO! What have I done!? Those guys are gonna get Mario, Luigi and their friends in jail, and it's all my fault!

E. Gadd (outside of flashback): I then remembered I still had FLUDD and decided to ship him over to Isle Delfino, in hopes that Mario would receive it.

*end of flashback*


Prosecutor: GAH! Thank God that's over!

E. Gadd: And it didn't end there! I also sent FLUDD's various nozzles to the island, as well as giving Peach the ability to send Holo-Peachs to her friends as form of communication. Not to mention I acted as Luigi and Aqua's 'consciences' in order to keep them encouraged to move forward. I even sent my Dark Light Device to Luigi in order for him to free his friends. It was all me! Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Aqua, Daisy, everyone, I am so sorry! This was all MY fault. I should've been the one thrown in jail and forced to clean up the island. Not you. Will you ever forgive me?

Mario and the others looked to each other for a moment before nodding.

Peach: Well, Professor. We're not happy that your invention ruined our vacation and caused so much devastation. But given that you didn't mean for it to happen, and that you did all you could to help us, we'll forgive you.

Mario: Yeah. We couldn't have done it without your help, actually. So it was greatly appreciated!

Luigi: Not to mention, you did help me rescue my brother before. So I knew one day we'd cross paths and help each other out again.

Aqua: Um… Mr. Gadd? I just wanted to say… thank you! With FLUDD, and on this adventure, I learned to be brave and move on from the bad times in the past. I met so many new friends, I learned lots of new things, and most of all, I found happiness again. So, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for everything!

Gadd: You're welcome, Princess! Your parents would be very proud of you. And I know you'll grow into a fine ruler of the Lake Kingdom one day.

Everyone else: Aww!

Prosecutor: *sniff* I'm not crying! It's just sweat!

Aqua: However, I have bad news about FLUDD. You see… he broke when we were fighting Bowser. And now he's gone…

Mario took off FLUDD and gave him to E. Gadd.

E. Gadd: Hmm… Bowser must've wrecked his circuits pretty badly. But not to worry. I'll see what I can do.

Judge: *sniff* Alright, now we call our true perpetrator, Bowser Jr. to the stand.

Bowser Jr. is released from his chain and walks up to the stand. He was pretty nervous.

Prosecutor: Name and occupation, please.

Bowser Jr.: Umm… H-hi everyone. I'm Prince Mortimus "Bowser" Koopa II, but just call me Bowser Jr., prince of the Koopa Kingdom and heir to my dad's throne.

Prosecutor: So tell me, Bowser Jr. Why did you vandalise our beautiful island and frame these innocent individuals for it?

Junior stuttered for a moment.

Junior: Well, because… b-because…

Prosecutor: Well?

Junior looked over to his father, who sighed, feeling guilty. Junior couldn't take the trauma and let it all out.

Bowser Jr.: BECAUSE MY DAD WANTS THE MUSHROOM KINGDOM! EVERY TIME HE TRIES TO TAKE THAT KINGDOM, MARIO COMES AND BEATS HIM UP! I'M SICK OF IT! SO AS REVENGE, I GATHERED SOME OF MY SIBLINGS TO TRY AND FRAME HIM AND HIS BUDDIES FOR A SERIOUS CRIME! I thought we would get away with it! But NO! That stupid professor had to meddle with us!

E. Gadd: You deserved it for misusing my invention!

Bowser Jr.: Shut up! You're here to listen to me! I also did this because papa told me that Princess Peach was my mother!

Everyone except for the Bowsers, heroes, Peach and the toads were aweshocked.

Judge: I-I-Is this true, King Bowser?

Bowser: Of course it is! Peach and I got married and had Junior.

Prosecutor: Oh, really? Because your son said that you want the Mushroom Kingdom and have been trying to get it. If you were married to Princess Peach, you'd have it already.

Bowser: Uuuuuuuuh… we divorced?

Judge: Princess, what do you say about this?

Peach: No! It is NOT true! If it was, I would remember giving birth to him! But obviously I didn't because he looks nothing like me, and I doubt it's even possible for humans and koopas to have children!

Judge: I see. Then it looks like a DNA test is in order.


A DNA test is performed, and surely enough, the tests are negative.


Prosecutor: We've confirmed it! Princess Peach, you are NOT THE MOTHER!

All the good guys celebrated while Bowser Jr. just stood there in horror. He slowly turned his head to Bowser who looked the most nervous he'd ever been. He knew deep down that he screwed up, BIG TIME!

Bowser Jr.: You… you… you…

Bowser: Junior… now hold on… I can explain…

Bowser Jr.: HOW COULD YOU DO THIS TO ME?!

Bowser: Junior, hold on! Let me-

Bowser Jr.: NO! I DON'T NEED TO HEAR IT! YOU LIED TO ME! YOUR OWN SON! I KNEW IT ALL ALONG! WHY!?

Bowser: Junior, I…

Bowser Jr.: When you told me that Peach was my mama, I got excited because I always wondered where she was! But then it turns out you LIED to me! I don't even wanna call you 'papa' anymore! I NEVER WANNA TALK TO YOU AGAIN!

And with that… Junior coldly turned away from his dad. Never turning back. That was the first time Mario ever saw Bowser cry.

Bowser: (What have I done?!)

Mario: (Hmph! I would say I feel a little sorry for him, but he brought this onto himself so I'm not showing even a little bit of sympathy.)

Judge: Wow… well I must say, Bowser Jr. I'll admit your story is sad, and what your father did was unacceptable, but it doesn't excuse your actions. So here's my verdict. Mario, Luigi, Daisy, Aqua, we greatly apologize for accusing you and are giving you our sincerest thanks for cleaning up our island. I judge you not guilty and will get the two week vacation you deserve.

Mario: It was no problem, your honor. And thank you!

Judge: And as for the Bowsers. For the crimes of vandalism, identify theft, kidnapping, and in Bowser's case manipulation, you two are sentenced to community service for the entirety of their vacation!

Both Bowsers: WHAT?!

Aqua threw a raspberry at them knowing that it serves them right.

The judge pounded her gavel.

Judge: Court adjourned!


Later that night, Mario and friends stood on the shores of Sirena Beach, watching the sunset. Aqua was still a bit sad about what happened to FLUDD, but at least Peach was back with her.]

Peach: You okay, sweetie?

Aqua: I'm fine. I'm glad you're back, and we can have our vacation, but I wish FLUDD were here to spend it with us.

Mario: Don't worry, amico. I'm sad that FLUDD is gone, too. But he'll always live on in our hearts.

Daisy: Just like Mom and Dad.

Luigi: Let's all have fun for them. Cause they'll always been smiling down at us from the Overthere.

Aqua nodded and looked back to the sunset, yawning a bit.

Toadsworth: Ahem!

The five looked back Toadsworth stepped out of the way and E. Gadd came carrying FLUDD. Hope grew in the heroes' eyes as FLUDD's head rose and looked to them.

FLUDD: Mario. Aqua. Luigi. Daisy.

All: FLUDD!

Aqua grabbed FLUDD and they all hugged him.

Aqua: I thought I lost you forever! Thank you, Mr. Gadd!

E. Gadd: It was no issue. I just had to fix a few circuits that were damaged in the fight. But he's good as new and all his memories are intact.

Mario: Great! It's good to know that it all ended well.

Aqua: I suppose I should give it back to you, though. Since… it is your invention…

E. Gadd: Mmm… Actually, you keep it. Free of charge!

Aqua: Me?! Keep it?! Umm… no… I can't accept…

E. Gadd: Don't be modest! You two have grown quite the bond over the course of your adventure! I gave him emotions for a reason after all. So I insist. You keep it.

Aqua hesitated, but then embraced it in her arms with tears of joy.

Aqua: Thank… you…

Mario: Looks like fun's in order! What do you say, FLUDD?

FLUDD: The vacation starts now!

And so it did.