Mario was running down the dirt paved path towards the eastern direction, passing through Toad Town. Toad was right behind, though he stopped to glance towards the right, to notice several purple-colored shadowy bugs rising from the ground. Gasping, Toad clutched to Mario, trembling with fear as Mario noticed this and gasped, to se the shadowy bugs form into Primids. Just as the red-capped Italian plumber was about to deal with them, a blue-colored puffball with a white mask, purple-bat like wings, a blue-colored cape, and holding a yellow-colored sword appeared out of nowhere from the southern direction, slashing the Primids away. The strange figure then turned to Mario and Toad, his yellows eyes narrowed.
META KNIGHT
Mario and Toad approached Meta Knight, but the sword-wielder shook his head. Toad, realizing the task at hand, remembered about Peach's castle, and he urged Mario and Meta Knight to come. Mario and Meta Knight glanced at each other for a few moments, and then shook hands, turning to Toad and nodding in agreement as the three all started off, turning to the right and heading towards the northern direction as Mario and Meta Knight wipe out any foes in their way, while Toad points out direction. Meanwhile, the humble castle of Princess Peach Toadstool is slowly being taken control by the purple-colored shadowy bugs, and Primids start to form, taking over as they attack the Mushroom Retainers around the red-roofed castle.
Meta Knight Joined your Team!