Chapter 3: The Adult Icarus
(Pit's room at night)
Pit was sleeping in his bed and wearing those pajamas with feet again. Pit was tossing and turning in his sleep, even with those wings sticking out of his back.
Pit- (Moan)…Lady Palutena…Titans…Kronos…Icarus…
(In Pit's dream)
The sun was rising and shining brightly on Skyworld. There were several Centurions doing drill runs around the training course outside the Skypalace. However, inside the Skypalace, there was a little young angel that looked like Pit was sitting alone in a small room. Eventually, Palutena enters the room and she had a sad look on her face.
Little angel boy who looks like Pit- Lady Palutena! Are mom and dad back from their mission?
Palutena- Icarus…I'm so sorry…
Palutena approached the little angel boy and kneeled down so she was at his eye level.
Palutena- I'm afraid…they didn't make it. The mission I sent them on turned out to be too much for them.
Little angel boy who looked like Pit- …no…
Tears began forming in the angel's eyes, but then Palutena wrapped her arms around the angel boy.
Palutena- I'm sorry, Icarus. I'll make this up to you one day. I promise.
(In another part of Pit's dream)
The angel who looked similar to Pit was now older and was trying to hit a target with a light arrow, but he kept missing the target over and over. He kept doubting himself and getting worried that he'd mess up, which was causing him problems.
(In another part of Pit's dream)
The angel who looked like Pit was standing on the roof of Palutena's Skypalace and watching the clouds in the horizon. Eventually Palutena walked in.
Palutena- There you are, Icarus. If you don't mind, I'd like to ask a favor of you.
Angel who looked like Pit- Lady Palutena…why did you pick me to be your captain? I know my dad was captain of your troops, but I'm nowhere near as good enough to fill his shoes. I can't even hit a single target like a hopeless fool.
Palutena- Don't say that, Icarus! I know you have great potential within you. You just need to believe in yourself more. When I see you, I see a strong hero waiting to come out.
Angel who looked like Pit- But when will this hero you claim to see in me ever do come out?
Palutena- That's up to you, Icarus. But right now, I have a task I'd like you to do for me. And no, it's not dangerous at all.
Angel who looked like Pit- What is it, Lady Palutena?
Palutena- Well, and this might come as a surprise, but something appeared in the territory of Skyworld…a human actually.
Angel who looked like Pit- What?! How'd a human get all the way up to Skyworld?
Palutena- He flew apparently.
Angel who looked like Pit- Huh…?
Palutena- I'm not sure how that's possible either, but I'd like you to figure out why this human is here in Skyworld.
Angel who looked like Pit- Simple enough. I'm on it, Lady Palutena!
(In another part of Pit's dream)
The angel who looked like Pit arrived at this one section in Skyworld and saw a man who looked like Cape Mario flying around the place.
Angel who looked like Pit- Ok, it appears he can fly using that cape of his. But what's a human doing way up here?
Before the angel could do anything else, he suddenly slipped and began falling down several clouds until he eventually faceplanted into one.
Mysterious voice- Hey there…are you alright?
The angel who looked like Pit rose his head and saw a hand reaching out to him, offering him help back up. The angel grabbed the hand, but after he got back up, he saw it was the man who looked like Cape Mario who helped him back up.
Angel who looked like Pit- Wait! You're the human who suddenly appeared in Skyworld!
Man who looked like Cape Mario- Uh…is there something wrong with that?
Angel who looked like Pit- Humans can't fly naturally. And Skyworld is over ten thousand meters up in the sky. In short, we don't get many visitors from the outside. Especially from humans down below.
Man who looked like Cape Mario- Well, thanks to a friend of mine named Kyrin, I have the ability to gain temporary powers through certain object. Like how a fire flower lets me shoot fireballs from my fingertips. The most recent one Kyrin introduced me to was this feather that gives me a cape which lets me fly.
Angel who looks like Pit- But that still doesn't explain why you're here in Skyworld.
Man who looked like Cape Mario- If you must know, I'm looking for my brother, Loewy. Kyrin gave my bro the same ability as me, but he seemed to interested in this flying powerup. He flew far beyond the skies of the Mushroom Kingdom and hasn't come back yet. I think he might've gotten lost and I'm trying to figure out where he is before he hurts himself.
Angel who looked like Pit- Skyworld's a big place. You sure you won't get lost yourself?
Man who looked like Cape Mario- That's a good question, but I still have to try and find Loewy.
Angel who looked like Pit- Would you like some help finding your brother?
Man who looked like Cape Mario- That would be appreciated. Are you offering to help me?
Angel who looked like Pit- Well, can't just let two humans wonder around Skyworld like this.
Man who looked like Cape Mario- Thank you. I'm Marco Mario by the way. Defender of the Mushroom Kingdom.
Angel who looked like Pit- I'm Icarus, captain of Skyworld's forces and servant of the goddess, Palutena…
The angel who looked like Pit stopped and frowned a bit.
Man who looked like Cape Mario- Is something wrong?
Angel who looked like Pit- It's just…I'm a complete wreck. Lady Palutena might've made me captain, but I keep screwing up!
Man who looked like Cape Mario- Sounds more like you need some confidence in yourself. Let me tell you something, Icarus. I was a nobody in the Mushroom Kingdom. And yet, my friend Kyrin, who is also a god, chose me to have these powers. There are numerous other individuals in the Mushroom Kingdom who many would say are more worthy than me, but Kyrin bestowed Loewy and me with his gift regaurdless. Kyrin chose me for a reason…and I'm sure your goddess chose you for a reason as well.
(In another part of Pit's dream)
The Titians of Greek myth were attacking Skyworld and Palutena's temple was on fire. The angel that looked like Pit was trying to build up the courage to try and jump into the action, but acted as if fear was holding him back. The man who looked like Mario and a man who looked like Luigi were standing behind the angel who looked like Pit.
Man who looked like Luigi- Why are you acting so scared? You're supposed to be captain of Palutena's guard, right?
Man who looked like Mario- Leave him alone, Loewy! If you're scared, it's ok to admit it. Palutena told me you were having trouble finding your confidence. But if Palutena believes in you, I do too! You just need to figure out who you are on the inside.
Angel who looked like Pit- I just…I want to help Lady Palutena…but I don't know if I can defeat Kronos of the Titians. I just…
Before that angel who looked like Pit could finish that sentence, a tentacled creature tried to jump them from behind. The man who looked like Mario and the angel who looked like Pit were able to dodge, but the man who looked like Luigi was grabbed by one of the creature's tentacles.
Man who looked like Mario- Loewy!
Then the angel who looked like Pit pulled out his bow and shot a light arrow at the monster and managed to destroy it and save the man who looked like Luigi.
Angel who looked like Pit- Did I just do that?!
Then the god who looks like Tabuu appeared behind the angel who looked like Pit.
God who looks like Tabuu- Yes you did, William Tell.
The angel who looked like Pit jumped when he noticed the god that looks like Tabuu standing behind him.
Man who looked like Luigi- At least it wasn't me this time.
Man who looked like Mario- That was a great shot, Icarus.
Angel who looked like Pit- It was…just a lucky shot. I'm nothing compared to the Super Mario Brothers.
God who looks like Tabuu- It takes more than a lucky shot to take down a Titian. And let me tell you something, it wasn't my gift that made Marco and Loewy into the Super Mario Brothers. It was Marco and Loewy that made them the heroes they are today.
Man who looked like Mario- Kyrin's right. Kyrin gave us these powers, but it's how we use them that really matters. You just need to believe you can do it. You were able to find your self-confidence to save Loewy earlier. Try and tap into that same confidence to save Palutena.
(In another part of Pit's dream)
The angel who looked like Pit and the mean who looked like Mario and Luigi busted a lock to a cage that Palutena was being held in.
Palutena- Icarus…is that really you?! Goodness! I almost don't recognize you! You finally found your confidence all of a sudden.
Angel who looked like Pit- Wasn't easy, but I finally did. But I owe thanks to Marco and Loewy for that.
God who looked like Tabuu- Aww…you're being too modest.
Man who looked like Luigi- GHAWWWW! Do you have to sneak up on me every single time, Kyrin?!
God who looked like Tabuu- What? I think it's funny.
Palutena- Oh, Lord Kyrin! I didn't know you were here.
Angel who looks like Pit- Lord Kyrin? Lady Palutena, you know him?
Palutena- He's the son of the Lord of the Universe, the leader of all gods. But I am surprised that a god of your class would bother with Skyworld.
God who looked like Tabuu- I just came to check on Marco and Loewy and see how they were doing.
Angel who looked like Pit- Lady Palutena, Kronos is already at your Skypalace and is attempting to claim it for himself!
Palutena- I'm well aware, Icarus. However, I'm still gravely wounded after Kronos captured me. I'm afraid you'll have to fight Kronos.
Angel who looked like Pit- Me?! But…Lady Palutena…I can't…
Palutena- What happened to that attitude you had when you and the Mario Brothers took down that guard? You acted like you could take on the world.
Angel who looked like Pit- I know…but my weapons can't even hurt Kronos.
Palutena- Hmmm…Then perhaps you need a new weapon…
Palutena snapped her fingers and these three pieces of armor appeared around the angel's body.
Angel who looked like Pit- What the…Lady Palutena, what is this?
Palutena- I've gifted you the Three Sacred Treasures. A set of a sacred and ancient weaponry. The Wings of Pegasus to give you and unlimited power of flight. The Mirror Shield which can reflect just about any magic spell thrown at you. And finally, the arrow of light, a bow that can shoot light arrows which can destroy just about any monster. With these three weapons at your disposal, you should be more than a match for Kronos.
Angel who looked like Pit- Lady Palutena…thank you! In the name of Skyworld, I will smite Kronos and bring victory in this fight!
Palutena- I'm sure you will, Icarus. And Kyrin, I think it might be best if you bring the Mario Brothers back to the Mushroom Kingdom.
Man who looked like Mario- What?!
Palutena- I just don't want to see anyone who shouldn't be involved get hurt. This is between Skyworld and the Titans after all.
Kyrin- She's right, Marco. The only reason I brought you to Skyworld was so you can look for Loewy.
(In another part of Pit's dream)
The man who looked like Mario, the man who looked like Luigi, and the god who looked like Tabuu were somewhere in Skyworld. The man who looked like Luigi was standing next to the god who looked like Tabuu, but the man who looked like Mario was staring at Palutena's temple in the distance.
Man who looked like Luigi- Marco, will you hurry up? We're waiting on you.
Man who looked like Mario- Go on without me, Loewy. I'm staying here to help Icarus.
Man who looked like Luigi- You heard what Palutena said. This doesn't concern us.
Man who looked like Mario- And finding you after you got lost in the skies didn't concern Icarus, yet he helped me find you regardless. I just refuse to leave a friend behind when they could need help.
God who looked like Tabuu- Well, I can't argue with whatever you choose to do with your power, Marco. You wish to stay and help, go ahead. But good luck explaining this to Palutena when asked why you chose to get involved in a matter between the gods.
Man who looked like Luigi- But you're still gonna return me home…right…?
(In another part of Pit's dream)
The angel who looked like Pit, the man who looked like Ultra Mario, and the man who looked like Fire Luigi were battling a dark god at the top of Palutena's Skypalace. The angel was still wearing the Three Sacred Treasures. The man who looked like Fire Luigi managed to grab the dark god from behind and looked like he was holding him in place.
Man who looked like Fire Luigi- Marco, Icarus, hurry up! I don't know how long I can hold Kronos!
The dark god was thrashing around trying to get the man who looked like Fire Luigi to let go of him. And the man who looked like Fire Luigi was struggling to hold his grip. The man who looked like Ultra Mario charged a white fireball until it was at full power while the angel who looked like Pit charged his bow to full power.
Man who looked like Ultra Mario- This is it, Icarus. We have one shot to pull this off.
Angel who looked like Pit- Hey, one shot is my middle name.
Then the man who looked like Ultra Mario and the angel who looked like Pit fired a massive white fireball and a large energy beam of light from the angel's bow and aimed them at the dark god. The dark god knock the man who looked like Fire Luigi to the ground, but by the time he realized the attacks coming at him, it was too late. The dark god was instantly blasted against the wall as the white fireball and the beam of light damaging him. After the explosion, the dark god was still standing, but his legs were shaking and he looked hurt really bad.
Dark god- It's hard to believe…but you actually got me, Icarus…the nerve of you…
Then the dark god dropped to the floor and passed out.
Angel who looked like Pit- Is it over? Did we…
Palutena- Yes, Icarus! You defeated Kronos and saved Skyworld!
Angel who looked like Pit- No…not I. We did it!
The angel who looked like Pit wrapped his arms around the man who looked like Ultra Mario and the man who looked like Fire Luigi's shoulders.
Angel who looked like Pit- Thank you, Marco and Loew.
Man who looked like Ultra Mario- Just helping out a friend in need.
(In another part of Pit's dream)
The angel who looked like Pit, the man who looked like Mario, the man who looked like Luigi, and the god who looked like Tabuu were standing on the shore of Tartarus as the Lord of the Universe was opening the sea while the dark god was standing next to him in energy cuffs around the dark god's wrists.
Lord of the Universe- You were warned to stay out of the world of light and to leave the world of mortal alone after your three sons dethroned you. Now for your sentence, you and your Titans are to be banished to Tartarus.
Dark god- So Arkness, you enjoy having my old title as Lord of the Universe? From what I've heard, you've been too soft with your rain over the gods. Especially what happened to poor Lisa and…
Before the dark god could say anymore, the Lord of the Universe grabbed the dark god by the neck as rainbow-colored wings appeared on the back of the Lord of the Universe.
Lord of the Universe- Kronos…never speak of my wife like that again if you know what's good for you, you bastard!
Dark god- That attack…I didn't think I was worth it…
Lord of the Universe- You're not…but if I hear you say Lisa's name again…
Man who looked like Mario- Why is Kronos so freaked out about those wings that appeared on your father's back?
God who looked like Tabuu- Those wings are actually part of an attack my father has developed…a very dangerous attack!
Man who looked like Luigi- From rainbow-colored wings? That seems a little silly.
The god who looked like Tabuu pressed his face against the man who looked like Luigi's.
God who looked like Tabuu- Loewy…that attack involving those wings is the reason why my father is hailed as the most powerful god the universe has ever known. Me and Tabuu can use it too, but we can't make it anywhere near as powerful as father's.
(In another part of Pit's dream)
The angel who looked like Pit walked into Palutena's throne room and bowed to Palutena.
Angel who looked like Pit- I've finished my patrol around Skyworld, Lady Palutena. And there are no emergencies to report.
Palutena- Thank you, Icarus.
Suddenly, a green flash of light appeared in the room. When the light faded, there stood a white hedgehog with a cyan blue scarf around his neck who looked like Sonic and a female Star Warrior who looked like Kirby.
Angel who looked like Pit- Intruders here in Skyworld?
The angel was about to raise his weapons, but Palutena stopped him.
Palutena- I see the rumors about my old sensei, Chaos, becoming mortal were true, despite your innocence being proven after Balrock framed you.
Hedgehog who looked like Sonic- It's good to see you too, Palutena. I see you're doing well.
Female Star Warrior who looked like Kirby- Chaos, you know this goddess?
Hedgehog who looked like Sonic- Indeed I do, Kimberly. Palutena was once a student of mine when she was in Jr. High.
Palutena- And what brings you to Skyworld, sensei?
Female Star Warrior who looked like Kirby- Actually, we're here to talk to the angel named Icarus.
Angel who looked like Pit- Me?
Hedgehog who looked like Sonic- You remember Marco and Loewy, yes?
Angel who looked like Pit- How can I after they helped me stop Kronos from destroying Skyworld?
Female Star Warrior who looked like Kirby- Well, the Mushroom Kingdom is being invaded by a demon called the Shadow Queen.
Angel who looked like Pit- What?! Lady Palutena, is this true?!
Palutena- Let me just turn my sights to the Mushroom Kingdom and…
Palutena's expression turned to worried after she saw how the Mushroom Kingdom was doing.
Palutena- It looks like Marco and Loewy are in real danger.
Hedgehog who looked like Sonic- Kyrin gave us a list of other individuals who Marco and Loewy have helped that might be willing to lend a hand. Icarus' name was on that list.
Angel who looked like Pit- Count me in! Now it's my turn to help save their home like who they saved mine!
(Back in Pit's room)
Palutena was shaking Pit over and over.
Palutena- Pit, I need you to wake up, now!
Pit stirred from slumber and slowly began to wake up.
Pit- Damn! What is it, Lady Palutena? And did you have to wake me up when the sun hasn't even risen?
Palutena- Pit, this is an emergency! My All-Seeing Eye of Palutena sensed a disturbance and when I went to check as to the cause…I discovered that the sea of Tartarus has been split. Like when Poseidon split the sea so you could get to the Sea Palaces where Thanatos was hiding.
Pit- (YAWN)…but why is that so urgent…
Palutena- That was where Icarus and I imprisoned Kronos and his fellow Titans! Pit, if your dreams are like what the other members have been dreaming about, then I fear Kronos might escape. I need you to fly to Tartarus, now!