The Short, Written-whilst-Half-Asleep Chapter
As the ground shook, Beta took this opportunity. He freed one hand and, yelling "Long live Lord Giga Bowser!" stole a Bomb-omb, lobbed it straight into the air. It was then that everyone remembered of the helicopter circling above them. When the Bomb-omb hit its target, some ran, and some stayed there, watching. I was watching, when Elfrid threw me out of the way. He began throwing other watchers out of the way. During all this chaos, Beta was still attempting escape. But before Beta could break free, Elfrid grabbed him, and held him in front of the helicopter's path. Elfrid never moved from that spot. Neither did beta. When the dust settled, we examined the wreckage: Beta was splattered everywhere, and the chopper had been on auto-pilot the whole time. Elfrid was completely flattened, as well as dead.
Elfrid's death was a shock. I had been fighting to save my own skin. Yet he just gave it all up. Perhaps he truly wanted the non-hacks alive. Normally, I wouldn't care about some non-hacks fate unless it involved my own. He, however, saved my life twice already. I did not know how to react. But I did know this: Giga Bowser was going to pay, big-time. If he thought he had a rebellion, he was in for a shock. This was no longer a rebellion for my survival. This is payback. Elfrid's death will not be in vain. Whatever point he was trying to prove, I'll find out.
Afterwards, the group rushed to the hospital. Lo and behold, our doctor had to be short Italian and Princess Peach. After she finished treating Pikachu for the day, I decided that Captain Falcon should help. He said he'd help, and that he felt sorry for me. We spoke to Peach and warned her. She nodded, and said these words: "As long as Mario is by my side, Giga Bowser won't touch me."
Giga Bowser fears Mario, eh? This could be useful.
"You know, I don't think just two guys will be able to stop Giga all by themselves. We should get a crew." the Captain suggested.
"No." I replied. I was certain I could handle him. I had to, for Elfrid.
"Fine, I'm gonna check on Pikachu, make sure he's okay, and cheer up Jigglypuff. Join me if ya want" he said as he walked away.
You know, it might be safer to get a pack, I thought, Of course, I'll need they're full trust. So it would be best if I went along
I ran to catch up with Falcon