Just as Mario began to lose all hope, a voice called out to him.

?: Mario…

Mario: H-Huh…?

?: Don't worry. I'm here to help you! I know things seem hopeless right now, but there's still something you can do.

Mario: And… wh-what would that be…?

?: It has to do with all the stars you've collected.

The Power Stars began rising up.

?: You see, I actually know a lot about Power Stars. You know, power doesn't come from physical strength, it comes from the unity and the trust of your friends. That's when the Power Stars come in. They are symbols of trust, and union.

The Power Stars then scattered all over both the moon and the earth.

Mushroom Kingdom

One of the Power Stars appeared in front of Peach's Castle. The Toads immediately took notice.

Toad #1: A Power Star? What's it doing here?

Toad #2: I… I think that...

The Toad thought for a moment, but then came to a realization.

Toad #2: Mario! He needs us!

Toad #3: You might be right! Hopefully Toad's alright too.

Toad #4: Alright everyone. Let's cheer for Mario! He needs our help!

Wildlife Valley

Rabbit #1: This star… Maybe there's hope after all.

Rabbit #2: In that case, let's spread all of our happy feelings. We must stop this catastrophe. Whoever's up there, we're counting on you!

Stonesnake Shatters

Bob Omb Buddy #1: Mario's in trouble! That's what this star is telling us!

Bob Omb Buddy #2: Yoshi must be with him too! They're fighting to save our world!

Bob Omb Buddy #1: Mario, Yoshi, there may not be much we can do to help you, but we'll be cheering you on.

Bob Omb Buddy #2: All our thoughts are on you. Go teach that Rashay guy a lesson!

Crystal Caves

Mermaid #1: Mario, Yoshi, you saved our cave once before. Don't you give up now!

Mermaid #2: Yeah! Anyone who's beaten me in a race is not allowed to lose! Fight on!

Mermaid #3: Fight! Fight! FIGHT!

Bob Omb Village

Bob Omb Buddy: Mario, I know things may seem bleak right now… like the tides have shifted against you. But if you lose now, we're all gonna die! Please, don't give in!

Dusky Doomed Dale

Toad #1: You've got this, Mario!

Toad #2: Hey, don't forget Luigi!

Toad #3: C'mon, guys! Bring light to our town once again! We're with you 'till the end!

Harried Honey Hive

Bees: Rock on, outsiders!

Queen Bee: Don't give in, my friends! Finish this fight! Let our larvae grow up to be big and healthy bees in this beautiful world.

With the fisherman

Fisherman: Ooooooooooh! Shiny star!

What are you doing?! Cheer on Mario and his friends!

Fisherman: What?! Who said that?!

*Groan* The guys who saved you are fighting to save the world. Just… say something to support them.

Fisherman: Okay... um… Go guys who… saved me… I really got nothing, so just… good luck to them.

Gamble Game Gallery

Pianta #1: Wario, Waluigi, you guys are our #1 customers after saving our loot. We know you won't let us down, now.

Pianta #2: Cheers to the Wario Bros! Our heroes!

Pianta #3: All of our faith is in you.

Rainbow Road

Luma: Good luck to you guys! Do it for Mama!

Back with Mario

Mario was slowly starting to heal along with his friends, hearing the voices of the many people in his life he met.

"Don't tell me you're giving up, Super Stupid Bros. You never give up this easily when you attack MY castle!"

"I love you, Luigi! Please save us all!"

"Toad, brother, keep your chin up!"

"I believe in you, mi amico!"

"Wario, you rock!"

"Go, Great Gonzales!"

"Cousin Yoshi, you've got this!"

"Kick his butt for us, Toad!"

"WALUIGI FOR SMASH!"

Finally, Peach closed her eyes and prayed.

"I know you can win this, Mario. You always do."

Mario and friends began to rise up into the air. His friends regained consciousness.

Luigi: Huh? What's going on?

?: Your friends' will has strengthened you. Now, I can power you up with all these stars you've collected. You will be able to jump higher and run faster! And your wounds will heal quickly! And after you beat him, you'll all save Peach together!

Mario: Thanks, um… what's your name?

?: Oh, don't worry. You'll meet me in the next story. Good luck Mario. May the stars shine down on you…

Mario once again transformed into Super Mario, just as he did back when he faced Rainbowser in Peach's Castle. His friends gained super shields as well.

Super Mario: Aw yeah!

Luigi: Let's a go!

Waluigi: WAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Rashay was mildly surprised by their sudden transformation.

Rashay: That glow! Did you just drain the star energy?! I should have taken you at least a little serious!

Wario: Gee, you think? Now we're gonna make you pay!

However, Rashay evilly grinned again.

Rashay: Congratulations! You've just gained the right to witness a god's semi-perfect form! Bow down!

Then, Rashay spins his body rapidly and a beam of light shone on him, and he transformed into a giant skeletal beast with its ribs working as arms since they had Rashay's claws on their ends.

Super Mario: Let's-a finish this!

All: Yeah!

Thanks to the power of the Stars and his friends, Super Mario was now moving as fast as Toad, jumping as high as Luigi, had the flutter jumps of Yoshi, the skills of Waluigi, and possessed stamina as strong as Wario. Rashay begins to attack the group by sending falling meteors at him, but they dodged them with ease. Then, with their high jump, they jumped over Rashay's head and do a ground pound on him.

After the first strike, Luigi gets bitten by Rashay trying to attack him, but his injuries healed quickly. Waluigi got above Rashay and ground pounded him again on the spines.

Toad: Yeah!

Rashay was getting weaker, but that did stop him from charging up fire outside of his mouth.

Luigi: This again?!

Super Mario: Just like before, everyone!

Super Marik charged up a blast as well, with the other five revolving around him. Rashay fired his later, and Super Mario and Co. charged through with ease. Once they deal the final blow, Rashay flies into the air in a disoriented trajectory, screaming in pain and in defeat, and his bones fall to the ground and explode.

Super Mario: We did it! YAHOO!

Luigi: Aw yeah!

Toad: I knew we could do it.

Yoshi: Wahoo!

Wario: Well dome, cuz!

Waluigi: Wah… I know you couldn't have done it without WALUIGI!

Super Mario flew over to Peach and punched away the cage she was trapped in.

Peach: Thank you all for saving me!

Super Mario: It was no problem, Peach. But there's still one last thing we need to do.

The others nodded in agreement. The six super powered heroes flew to the side of the moon facing the Mushroom Kingdom, which it was about to crash into, and used their star power to push the moon back up into space where it rightfully belongs. Everyone around the world celebrated afterwards.

Later that day…

Back in the Mushroom Kingdom, the moon was gone from the sky and back to its orbit, thus the kingdom was saved. At the castle's courtyard, Peach, Mario, Luigi, Toad, Wario, Waluigi and Yoshi were gathered on a picnic table having a party eating one of Peach's best cakes.

Mario: Well. We did it everyone! All's well that ends well.

Wario: You bet! And this cake is the best!

Yoshi: No one makes a cake better than you, Princess!

Peach giggled.

Peach: Thanks boys! And it was not just you who saved the day, but everyone on this planet and the moon pitched in to help you defeat Rashay. Together, you guys saved everyone! Now, let's enjoy some cake!

And so, the Mushroom World was safe from utter destruction thanks to Mario, and his good friends. What new adventures await our dear plumber in the future? Only time will tell. Until then…

Mario: Thank you so much-a for to reading my fic!

A/N: Special thanks to FairyTalePrincess16. She's the one who inspired me to start this fanfiction account in the first place. I even borrowed some of her ideas from her "Last Impact" fanfic and put my own spin on them.