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Mario & Sonic II: World Heroes

Chapter Nine

The Fall of Tutankoopa

"How did you like that? You're powers fails largely in comparisons to mine! You couldn't possible defeat, what is perfection." Shadow snickered as a large crater appeared covering much of the vast desert landscape.

Silver, Mario and even Wario just stared at Shadow annoyingly. "...Wow, Shadow. Way to boast! We all know how strong you are..." Silver muttered.

As Shadow continued laughing, the gem on TutanSphinx's forehead glimmered as he stood up slowly, with nearly a scratch on him. "What the hell? That Chaos Blast was dead on! He shouldn't be even moving, let alone be alive!"

TutanSphinx took its time taking large swipes and blasting sand at Shadow, Silver, Raccoon Mario, and Wario. "Uh...This is so unfair! If TutanSphinx wasn't so big, Wario would be able to pummel him. I wish he would just turn back into Tutankoopa!" Waluigi muttered glaring at TutanSphinx not realizing what he was saying.

"So, you wished it! Shall it be!" Erazor Djinn cried as a thick purple fog plumed out of the lap.

Mario and the others gasped loudly, as the genie suddenly appeared before them, folding his arms. "E-Erazor...D-Djinn?" Silver murmured, staring with his mouth agape. "...I-It's him..."

Erazor immediately started shattering TutanSphinx's forehead jewel, causing the sand armor around him to crumble away to nothingness, leaving only Tutankoopa standing there with an astonished look on his face.

"...Oh, shit! Oh, hell! What have I done?!?!" Waluigi whimpered. "...W-Wario's gonna kick my ASS!!!!" he then started running around in circles, while flailing his arms every which away, something Kermit the Frog.

"Mortal, you've just made your third wish." The genie snickered, turning to Waluigi. "...Which means, you two no longer have ownership of me!" Erazor Djinn then smirked, as he bowed before Waluigi. "With those closing words, I bid thee farewell!"

"Wah..." Wario muttered, turning toward Waluigi. "Oh, NOOOO! Pencil neck!? Y-You didn't! I know you just didn't use up...MY WISH?!?!" Wario cried ignoring Tutankoopa and running over toward Waluigi.

But as Wario approached them, Erazor Djinn suddenly returned to the lamp and it rocketed away from the Gritzy Desert, at an impressive clip. "Arghhh...I had the world in the palms of my hands, but you wasted two of MY wishes... You...You...turkey necked, YOU SON OF A BITCH!!!!!"

After grabbing Waluigi by the throat, Wario stepped onto Waluigi's face and bounced off his neck as if he were a pogo stick. "Quick! After the lamp!" Silver cried trying to beat Wario to the point, but Tutankoopa created a wall of sand that trapped Raccoon Mario, Silver, and Shadow. "What the? Wario is getting away!"

Raccoon Mario then turned toward Silver and Shadow muttering. "We can always worry about the lamp later. Our first goal is to stop Tutankoopa and retrieve that World Ring at all costs!" All three heroes agreed to the plan and set their respective sights onto Tutankoopa. Raccoon Mario then swooped down lifting up Shadow again. "Now, let's win this!"

"So, what did you have in mind, Mario?" Silver chuckled, while levitating next to Raccoon Mario with his arms crossed over his furry gray chest before, wondering aloud. "For some time, I've been curious to what is percolating in that large head of yours!"

While Tutankoopa griped his scepter readying for another attack, Mario informed Silver and Shadow of his little scheme. "...Hmm, that might be just stupid enough to work!" Shadow huffed, while slightly smirking.

Raccoon Mario then quickly pulled out yet another leaf from his overalls placing it over his forehead transforming into a Thwomp. "In my raccoon-form, I have the acquired to manipulate my form, changing into anything!" However, since he was so heavy, it took both Silver and Shadow to hold up Thwomp Mario.

Both Silver and Shadow the Hedgehogs spun around in circles, while mid-air swinging Thwomp Mario. They then all yelled in unison. "Bombs away!" Thwomp Mario cut through the atmosphere like a knife cutting through butter, slamming right into Tutankoopa's face. Thwomp Mario bashed in Tutankoopa's left eye socket, causing him tremendous damage.

One of Tutankoopa's eyes was out and covered in blood making the pharaoh, just a pinch unstable. "I may of underestimated you hapless mortals, but if I must be defeated, then I'll take you all straight to HELL!" Tutankoopa yelped holding up his scepter. "I'll bury us all underneath a pile of sand! Sand Burial!"

A large wave of sand appeared out of nowhere and began engulfing the area, while trying to pull Mario, Shadow, and Silver into the ground. "Oh...no! Mama-Mia! We've got to do something!" Raccoon Mario cried, trying to fly out of the sand, but the sand wrapped around Mario pulling him back down into the pit.

Tutankoopa then slammed his scepter against the ground causing some of the sand to change into spikes and rise up in the pit. "Hahahahaha....If the sand doesn't crush you, then the spikes will impale you!" However, since Tutankoopa was an ancient MagiKoopa even his power had its limits and he was beginning to get exhausted.

"Hold on, guys!" Shadow muttered struggling through the sand and reaching out for the hands of both Mario and Silver. "Chaos Control!" Pulling in tons of Chaos Energy helped Shadow teleport out of the pit, while holding onto Silver and Mario. "You seem to know a few Chaos attacks, Silver! Let's combine an attack!"

Silver immediately turned toward Shadow, nodding. "huh...A-Alright, I'll use my Chaos Pulse attack!" Silver slowly held his arms focusing his psychic power and the landscape became distorted as lightning crackled around the land. "Now it's your turn, Shadow!"

"Hehehe...not bad kid, but you've still got a long way to go! Let me show you a real attack. Chaos Torrent!" Shadow chortled, unfolded his arms. A large yellow spear was then fired from Shadow's palms combining with Silver's attack. "Hehehe...Chaos Torrent Pulse? Not too shabby, if I might say so!"

A large swirling mass headed straight for Tutankoopa. "This won't stop me! You're all just delaying your pending demises! Pharaoh yelled lifting his scepter, trying to block the blast with a wall of sand.

However, the Chaos Torrent Pulse seemed just too much for the pharaoh, and so it ripped through the sand destroying Tutankoopa's scepter. "Ahhhh......Damn you, mortals! Don't think you'll get away with this!" Tutankoopa uttered, as he slowly dissolved into nothingness, only piles sand remained.

"Whew...I'm glad that battle is over!" Raccoon Mario muttered wiping sweat from his forehead, before noticing something glimmering in the sand. "Hey, what's that lying inside the sand?"

"I dunno...Let's check it out." Silver muttered.

As our heroes approached the sand, they saw what appeared to be a World Ring. "Wait, so that idiot, Tutankoopa, had the World Ring under his crown this hole time?!" Shadow snarled, lifting up the ring.

Silver bent over with his hands on his knees, while breathing heavily. "Uhh...Well, at least we helped Tutankoopa pass onto the other side! I'm sure his spirit can finally rest in peace." However, Shadow just rolled his eyes, while Mario coughed distinctly, before both of them walked off. "Huh? Hey, what's wrong guys?

Meanwhile, at Princess Peach's Castle.

The respected scientist, E. Gadd, burst into the area where Sonic, Luigi and Princess Peach where seated. "Excuse me Princess, but I've got some important information! My scanners indicate that the lamp Mario was searching for is currently heading away from the Gritzy Desert, moving toward Yoshi Island!"

Sonic immediately leapt up out of his seat and balled up fist yelping. "This is our chance, Luigi! If we can redeem ourselves, I'm sure everyone will forget all about that lost to the Daft Punk Koopas! If we could grab Erazor Djinn's lamp, then we can end this struggle!"

"Hmm...that does sound good! I would rather not fight...But, we must find it, at all cost!" Luigi muttered as he pondered what Sonic just said. "Alright, agreed. Let's get going!" As Sonic walked out of the door eager to get into Yoshi Island.

However, Luigi wanted to be as prepared as possible. "Wait, Sonic! Let me grab a couple of them, before we leave." Luigi grabbed a compass, map and bag filled with all kinds of goodies off the counter.

"Wait! Before you go, Luigi, please take Stuffwell with you. I'm sure his advice will help you in battle and he can carry anything you want him to!" E. Gadd chortled placing the little suitcase on the table, but Sonic didn't think Stuffwell was useful.

Stuffwell immediately stood up trying to convince Sonic of its usefulness. "Mister Sonic, please allow me to prove my worth in the field. I can give you helpful information about anyplace we travel. For instance, Yoshi Island is inhabited by Shyguys and the Yoshi tribe and their main exports are fruits from the Happy Tree along with bamboo from their plush forests!"

"Whoa! That suitcase is talking?" Sonic cried with his mouth agape, however Stuffwell then calmly remarked that he was just talking mammal and an offended Sonic then crossed his arms growling. "Hmm...Maybe it could be useful!"

"Of course, I can! I'm already carrying the first World Ring, Mister Silver brought from his time!" Stuffwell smiled showing off, before leaping of the table and waddling outside into the courtyard prompting Luigi and Sonic to follow. "Now like I always say: Back To Adventure!"

Luigi then placed the items he took off the table inside Stuffwell and while walking toward a boat in the cove, he sighed. "Alright, let's get going!" Sonic still was a little timid around Stuffwell, a talking piece of luggage was just ridiculous to him.

A/N: Yeah I got that Stuffwell idea from Alvin-Earthworm, it was a really good idea so I'm giving him credit for it. (Happy, now) Oh and here's a little scoreboard for those who didn't know Mario and friends have 2 World Rings and Bowser has 1 World Ring. So, there are only four rings left!