Super Mario Galaxies Finest
Chapter 6
Arch Two Begins
It was silent this morning, very silent at that. The only thing that could be heard was that of the waterfall in the near distance. His body was very numb as he slowly sat up in bed. He was much sorer then he thought he'd be and he could still feel the burn from the bite he had taken from Bowser.
"I guess I better wash up and put on some clean bandages." Tim said as he slid out of bed.
He made his way over to the waterfall as he washed up then resulted to putting on clean bandages. He stretched a little as he looked over at his computer taking a seat. He checked the weather report to see today would be quite nice out. He then checked for the local news to see there was still much crime on the streets. He shrugged it off expecting that would be the case.
"Before going out there on the attack I should find out who I'm dealing with, and I know just the person who can give me that information." Tim said as he sat up.
Timothy made his way back to the kingdom as he walked down the streets knowing it wouldn't be to long before he made his way to his destination. After about another good five minutes he had made it to KJ's house. He slowly walked up to the door as he gave it a slight knock. The door slid open as Tim saw a familiar face.
"Mad Dog, how's it going?"
"Kromp, my real name is Kromp." He said as he greeted him.
Tim walked in as they walked down the main hall through the kitchen into the backyard where KJ was sitting in a chair next to a pool. KJ looked up from the magazine he was reading as he caught sight of the two of them approaching.
"Well, well if it isn't my handy dandy good friend Alvin."
"Hello KJ." He greeted.
"What brings you here Draper?"
"As you've probably already heard three of the four kings have been taken down."
"Yes indeed."
"Now that they are out of the picture more groups are sure to ascend, I need to know who."
"Have a seat Alvin." KJ suggested.
He was hesitant at first but did.
"T.F.K didn't always mean 'The Four Kings' you know." KJ began.
"Is that so, what was its original status quo?" Tim asked.
"It first stood for 'The Five Kings'." KJ explained.
"Uh oh, that doesn't sound good."
"Defiantly not, I expect King Whomp to come out of hiding."
"King Whomp, who is he?" Tim asked.
"A stone creature, he has his own fortress a good distance away from here."
"Thanks for the heads up." Tim said as he sat up.
"Why do you need to know all this information?"
"Let's just say I got a lot on my plate." Tim replied.
Tim walked off as KJ and Kromp looked over at each other.
"He seems a little suspicious." Kromp said.
"Indeed." KJ said in agreement.
Tim made his way back to the cave as he began working on another small project which helped time fly by. The day dragged on as he spent all of his time in the cave making preparations. Night finally came as he breathed in a gulp of air.
"Finally it's time to return to the streets."
Before he suited up he cleaned up his cut once more as he put on a new set of bandages.
"I want to be on the down low tonight so I'll travel without the Red Bird." Tim said as he quickly suited up.
Once in the city he headed to the rooftops as he looked past the clear sky. There was a full moon tonight coupled in with the smell of burning marshmallows in the distance. Robin skimmed the city looking for any crime taking place, but more importantly keeping an eye out for Detective Razar. As he stood there, Robin felt the presence of someone nearby as he turned around.
"Hello Detective." Robin said.
"I knew I'd find you up here, seems you've left the nest a little earlier tonight."
"What can I say, I was anxious."
Detective Razar smirked at this as he stepped up next to Robin. They both looked at the city below as Detective Razar snapped his fingers.
"So what's on your mind that made you come and locate me?" Robin asked.
"A new series of unsolved murders."
"Continue."
"Many civilians as well as workers have been mauled by something."
"Where have these crimes been cited?" Robin asked.
"In the sewers, which is weird if you ask me?"
"Killer Croc." Robin hissed.
"Who's Killer Croc?" Detective Razar asked.
"He came to this world along with me."
"I see you two have history, are you sure it's him?"
"I won't know 100% until I check out the sewers myself."
"You kidding, the sewers spread out ten miles in each direction."
"That just makes things tougher for me." Robin said.
"I'll come with you."
"No, it's too dangerous."
"I know the sewers a lot better than you do." Razar explained.
Robin stood in thought for a second.
"Alright you can come, but we need to make preparations before we take any kind of action." Robin informed.
"Roger that captain."
Suddenly police sirens can be heard going off in the streets below as cop cars can be seen chasing after a large pick up truck. Robin shoots out his grappler as he follows. He looks down as the chase continues. It's quite obvious whoever is driving the truck is an extraordinary good driver. Seconds later spikes popped out of the trunk of the truck as the wheels of the police cars went swerving in circles. Robin quickly took this time as he hopped on top of the truck. He stayed as still as he could not wanting the driver to know he was going along for the ride.
The truck kept driving as it left from the city into the darkness of the night. After awhile they drove through an area with dirt roads with plains surrounding every direction. Robin sat tight as a large warehouse came into view after an hour and something.
"I better find some cover." Robin said as he jumped from the truck into a tree nearby.
Robin watched as the truck drove down the hill and parked in front of the warehouse. Seconds later a figure can be seen exiting the vehicle as they made their way into the warehouse.
"Now to go and pay the run away felon a visit." Robin said as he glided down from the tree.
He slowly made his way down the dirt road making sure he would not be spotted. Once he made it to the warehouse he looked around.
"Going through the front door is next to foolish; I should find another way in."
With that said Robin looked up as he shot his grappler out taking him to the roof. Once on top he pulled out a laser pen as he melted the hinges off of a window. He quickly glided in. It was clear he was in what appeared to be an attic. The room had a moldy old scent to it as dust flowed past his face. He gave off a slight cough as he made his way through the dark.
The ground was stone hard, not to mention ice cold. Robin set his mask to night vision as he caught sight of where the door was. He quickly walked over to it as he reached for the knob. As he pulled the door it gave off a screechy sand paper sound. It was obvious no one had been in this room for a very long time. Once he made it into the dark halls he could hear voices. Not only were they below him but over as well.
"Now to see what's going on." Robin said as he walked forward.
Once he made it to the end of the hall he pushed yet another door open which was also a little stiff. He then quickly got to his knees as he peaked over the balcony, there standing four floors below was a grip of people. Robin looked around to see that most of them were armed.
"These guys aren't playing, I better move with caution." Robin said.
He looked down as many of the men began to carry on with conversation. He couldn't really catch what they spoke of but knew it had to do with their personal lives. Suddenly the room became quite as everyone directed their attention to the front of the room as a man stood before them. Robin turned his head around to get a glimpse at the man. He had a very intimidating look; he wore a yellow hat and shirt, had on white gloves, and had on purple overalls.
"Can't say I recognize that guy." Robin said.
Suddenly the guy looked up at Robin's area as he pointed a laser gun.
"Looks like we've got ourselves an intruder." The man grunted.
"How in the world did he see me?"
"Come out wherever you are, the sensors in this building have identified an intruder."
"Just what I need technology, might as well strike while I still have the element of surprise."
With that he quickly pulled out a birdrang as he leaped up throwing it downward as it knocked three men to the ground. He then jumped up as he glided down towards the awaiting pack of thugs. As he landed a couple of them jumped back in fear. Thinking quickly Robin ran over as he made short work of them disarming them as he did. After he was all finished he could hear someone clapping from behind him.
"So the rumors are true, you must be this Robin I've heard so much about." The one in the purple overalls said.
"Who are you?" Robin asked.
"I'm Wario, one of the greatest adventurers of these lands."
Suddenly the door behind Wario flung open as three goomba's, two koopa's, and a man in black overalls enter the room.
"Robin I would like you to meet my brother Waluigi."
"What are you two plotting, what is going on?"
"Don't a worry we've just finished here." Waluigi replied.
With that Wario threw a bomb over at Robin who quickly jumped back. When it went off smoke filled the room as Robin put his cape in front of him. It was too late. He felt an incoming drowsiness. He fell to his knees as Wario walked up to him.
"I'm sure our paths will soon cross again Robin, but for now we must part ways." Wario said as he walked off.
Robin fell to the ground as his eyes shut moments afterward.
It was cold, very cold at that. Suddenly it all came back to him, last night's occasions. Robin slowly pushed up from the cold stone floor as he felt the numbness throughout his whole body.
"Who was that Wario guy, maybe KJ might know." Robin said as he got to his feet.
He pressed a button on his utility belt which activated the Red Bird.
"It should be about an hour to reach me." Robin said as he sat up against the wall.
"My life has been turned upside down, will I ever make it home, and more importantly can I stop Killer Croc?"
This and many other things ran through Tim Drake's mind as he sat their. About an hour later he could hear the red bird approaching as he exited the abandoned warehouse. He hopped onto the red bird as he took off.
"That warehouse could be another place I could set up shop, but I'll need to boost up some security." Robin thought to himself.
He drove through the mushroom kingdom as he saw koopa's breaking in taking TV's out of regular gift shops. It wasn't just the koopa's; many others were doing the same. Once he made it back to his cave he took off his gear as he stared up at the dark damp ceiling.
"Have I made things worse, without King Koopa around there is no one to control his followers, and what about the other kings? I still have much to do."
To Be Continued