Super Mario: Galaxies Finest
Chapter 9
Space Princess
"Uuummm...you aren't serious...right?"
"Im'a very serious."
Robin looked up at the black hole then back at Luigi.
"Ok then, so how do you propose we get to space?"
"We'll need a star plat." Luigi informed.
"A star plat?"
"Yes, it will grant us the ability to travel in these conditions."
"So how are we supposed to breathe in outer space?"
"When you have a star plat in your possession breathing won't be a problem."
"Alright then, so where do we get these star plat's?"
"Follow me, I know just the place."
Luigi began to walk as Robin shrugged following close behind. Once they went around the block Luigi jumped into a pipe as Robin jumped in after him. They entered what appeared to be a small shop. Robin looked around to see many different computer's as well as many different statue displays.
Everything was pretty crammed in for the most part so they had to walk slowly, as not to break or bump into anything. They walked around a little as a front counter came into view. Luigi slowly headed that way as he shook the bell at the main desk.
"He should be out in a moment." Luigi said.
They waited as a dinosaur looking creature came out of the back room.
"Hello Luigi, haven't seen you in quite some time. How's your brother Mario been?"
"He's been rather well."
"Indeed, who is this with?"
"Robin." Tim said introducing himself.
"Nice to meet you Robin I'm Siken Rex, I must say I am intrigued by your choice of clothing ware."
"It's a hero thing." Luigi said.
"Interesting, so what brings you two to this very place?"
"We need star plats." Luigi said.
"Star plats, now why would you need one of those?"
"There's a black hole not to far from here, if we don't do something about it soon it will slowly devour the very planet we stand on." Robin informed.
"Right this way heros."
Siken Rex lead the two of them into the back room as he pushed open a large steel door. They entered a a very dim room which was lit by green lighting. Siken Rex reached over as he yanked on a chain hanging near the wall as the middle of the floor opened up to reveal a large pool of water with all kinds of stars floating around.
"Wow, what an amazing sight." Robin commented.
"Never get tired of seeing it." Siken Rex said in agreement.
"So are those the star plats?" Robin asked.
"Indeed they are, just stick your hand into the water."
Robin took to a knee as he stuck his hand into the water. The stars just swayed around far below as Tim waited.
"How do I get one?" Robin asked.
"It must choose you, try not to be so tense. They respond through emotion."
Robin closed his eyes as his tensed muscles flowed out. He waited as he felt a surge of energy come over him. He opened his eyes as he stood to his feet.
"Wow, I feel..."
"Struggling to find words to explain it, most do on their first time."
"Guess it is a my go."
With that Luigi stuck his hand into the water as he to is filled with a star plat.
"You want to come along?" Luigi asked.
"Nah, I'll leave the galaxy saving to you boys. When you see your brother give him my best."
"Sure thing Siken, here is a fifty coins for your service." Luigi said.
"Nice meeting you." Robin added.
"You two be careful out their, dem black holes are dangerous stuff. Now it's time to send you two on your way."
Siken Rex walked over as he pushed a dusty curtain to the side to reveal a mini rocket of some kind.
"Hop aboard, this will get you there in no time."
"Where exactly will this thing take us?" Robin questioned scratching his head.
"To a large rock floating up in orbit, basically a mini planet."
"Oooo..k."
"Any last words before take off?"
"None at all." Luigi said as the two of them boarded the rocket.
They stacked into the cramped rocket as they quickly strapped in. Siken Rex signaled the count down for take off from a couple yards away. A couple seconds later he gave them the thumbs up as he pressed the button on the remote he was holding as they blasted into the air. Robin closed his eyes as he prayed that nothing was wrong with the weird looking rocket. They zipped through the sky as they made their way out of the planet's orbit. A good hour or so went by as a small thump can be heard. It took them a few seconds to realize they had landed. Luigi took his belt off as he kicked the door open to find they were upside down. They both landed to the icy ground. The whole place was full of ice.
"Wow, can't believe we can actually breathe in space."
"Hmmmm, I wonder where all this ice came from." Luigi questioned rubbing his chin.
"Just great, the ship got totally waxed." Robin said looking over at their transportation.
"Don't worry we'll find another way back." Luigi assured.
Robin looked around trying to locate which direction the black hole was in. He quickly caught sight of it as Luigi walked up next.
"Black holes take many, many, years to form."
"What are you implying?" Luigi asked.
"I don't know just yet, but I don't think that black hole just appeared there on it's own."
"You make a good point."
"You mentioned something about the ice, is that new to you?" Robin asked.
"I've been up here a couple times but there has never been any ice here."
"I think we better take a look around."
Luigi nodded in agreement. The two of them stayed close together as they pushed on. Luigi began to shiver as they slid down a small hill. Not to far away they caught sight of some snow. Robin's eyes narrowed. This was a red flag, their was defiantly something going on. They continued to walk as they came upon a large wall of ice.
"Ever go hiking?" Robin asked.
"Nope."
"First time for everything."
Robin reached into his utility belt as he pulled out a couple birdrangs to help them climb. They slowly made their way up, as not to fall. Their hands became numb after awhile from the bitter cold of the ice.
"Now this is what you call a work out." Robin said talking down.
"No a kidding." Luigi replied with a slight shiver.
Not much longer the two of them made it over the wall as they stood in place catching their breath and warming up their hands. This lasted for a little over a minute as they continued to walk on. They came over a ledge as they looked down to see a camp set up about twenty eight yards down. People dressed in space suite's were walking around, armed with weapons.
"Guess your hunch was right Robin, something defiantly is going on."
"Question is, what?"
"I say we go down there and find out."
"Not quite yet, we need to see if we can get in closer without being seen." Robin stated.
Robin shot his grappler into the icy ground as ice chips flickered about. He then grabbed a hold of Luigi.
"I'm slowly going to reel us down, try not to make any noise."
With that they slowly made their descend down toward the camp below. Luckily no one caught sight of them as they jumped down to the ground. They quickly hid behind a large rock as they looked on.
"What are they doing?"
"Setting something up." Robin answered.
They continued to watch as Robin caught sight of a telescope of some kind. Luigi focused his attention over to the right to see a couple people planting land-mines. They both then noticed a woman tied up against a metal pole. Suddenly a loud beeping sound can be heard as Luigi and Robin duck down. They quickly gather together as they begin to discus something.
"What is a going on, can you hear what they're saying?" Luigi asked.
"Intruder, they know we're here."
"What now?"
"Element of surprise."
"Huh?"
"Now!"
With that Robin leaped out of hiding with his staff tight in hand. The spacemen looked in his direction as they opened fire.
"Laser automatics, nice."
He jumped to the side while reaching for a couple birdrangs. As he landed he released as the birdrangs knocked the weapons out of their hands. Luigi ran up next to Robin as they waited.
"Listen, we only want to talk."
"Get them, we can't let these space pirates escape!"
The spacemen ran toward them as Robin pulled out a steel enforced cord as he threw it over at them wrapping them together as they fell toward the ground.
"Guess that is a wrap." Luigi said.
"That woman is tied up over there, let's go help her out."
Luigi and Robin quickly made their way over. as they looked up at the sixteen feet pole.
"It's a Princess Rosalina." Luigi exclaimed.
"You know her?" Robin asked looking to his side.
"She helped us save the galaxy once."
"I'll cut her down, hope you can catch."
With that Robin took out a birdrang as he threw it up slicing her down as Luigi caught her in his arms barely keeping his footing. Robin snickered at this. Luigi slowly placed her on the ground as Robin walked over.
"Think you can wake her up Luigi?"
Luigi gave her a slight tug. Nothing happened.
"She's still out, you might need to preform CPR. You up to the challenge?" Robin joked.
Luigi jumped up as his face became a little red. Robin smiled at this as he kneeled over and gave her a couple slight shakes. Her eyes slowly opened as she looked up at the two.
"Hello Princess, glad you could join us."
She slowly sat up as she looked the two of them over.
"Luigi...is that you?"
"Yes, we're here to rescue you."
Luigi helped Princess Rosalina to her feet.
"Luigi who is your friend?" Rosalina asked as she brushed her hair to the side.
"Robin." Tim replied.
"He came to our world some how, he's been helping back home." Luigi began.
"It's a long story. Princess Rosalina do you have any idea why these guy's captured you?" Robin asked.
"They accused me of being a space pirate."
"Who are the space pirates?" Robin asked.
"We are the space pirates."
Luigi, Robin, and Rosalina turned to the ice hill from behind to see a group of about twenty five space creatures. They were dressed in pirate looking clothing along with different kinds of weaponry.
"Protect the girl, I'll handle this." Robin said as he reached for his staff running forward forward.
The space pirates ran forward as well. Robin swung his staff forward knocking one of them to the ground. Two of them jumped at him with electric swords.
"This will take some crafty maneuvering."
Robin dodged around as he is hit in the side by a metal bar. He sucks the pain up as he swings knocking a couple of the pirates down. Luigi looks over as some of the pirates head in his direction. He steps in front of Rosalina as he get's into his fighting stance.
"So many of them, they're very durable. Got to find a way to." Robin began as he is hit over the head.
He kept his balance as he swung around landing a spin kick. Robin quickly glimpsed over at Luigi who was holding his own. He then reached for his belt as he threw a couple smoke bombs to the ground. This didn't phase them as they continued on the attack. Luigi tossed one of the space pirates into his direction as Robin ducked as the body knocked two of the other pirates to the ground.
"These guy's are persistent."
From all sides more space pirates began to join the fray as they completely surrounded them.
"This is not looking good." Luigi said as a space ship flew over head firing laser shots down at them.
Robin jumped for cover as the space pirates ran in all directions.
"It's the mighty fox!" One yelled.
"Hurry before we're toast." another added.
All the space pirates were gone as the shooting came to a stop. Robin slowly got back to his feet as the small ship slowly landed a couple yards in front of him. Once it landed everything went silent. The top of the ship popped open to reveal no passenger. Robin reached for his staff as he heard the click of a gun from behind.
"Drop the weapon and turn around...slowly." A calm voice said.
Tim dropped the staff as he put his hands in the air while slowly turning around. When he turned his eyes were met by that of a fox creature holding a gun to him a few feet away.
"You're obviously not a space pirate, so who are you?" The creature asked.
"You are correct in that regard, I'm no pirate."
"Fox, Fox, he's a with me." Luigi said as he ran in between them.
"Luigi, what are you doing here?" The fox creature said as he lowered his weapon while lifting a brow.
"We came to investigate the black hole hoovering over the planet."
"We're trying to figure out how it got there." Robin added.
"I'll take care of it. I'm sorry for the misunderstanding. By the way I'm Fox Mccloud."
"Thanks for the save Fox, I'm Robin."
"Who's the babe?" Fox whispered tugging Luigi on the shoulder.
"This is Princess Rosalina." Luigi answered.
"We appreciate your help." Rosalina stated.
"I'll take care of the black hole, nothing I can't handle."
"How did it get there?" Robin asked.
"The space pirates used a density elliptor, new on the market. A very dangerous weapon I must say."
"Wow, didn't know that was possible. A man made machine that can create a black hole, now that's crazy."
"Luigi I received A distress call from Toadsworth, that's what brought me here. What's going on in the Mushroom Kingdom?" Fox asked.
"Everything is pretty calm now." Luigi insisted.
"If you need anything you know where to reach me, now if you will excuse me I have a black hole to tackle." Fox said with a smile as he walked over and hopped back into his ship.
"Guess I better go untie the spacemen." Robin said.
Princess Rosalina and Luigi waited around for a couple minutes as Robin went over and untied the spacemen. It did't take long as Robin made his way back over to the two of them.
"So how did it go?" Luigi asked.
"They aren't alive, they're robots of some kind. Looks like they ran out of charge or something."
"Interesting, didn't see that coming." Luigi said.
"Something is going on." Rosalina said.
"But what?" Robin questioned.
"We a better head back to the kingdom, before everyone get's worried." Luigi said.
"Huh...and how are we going to do that?" Robin asked.
"I'll get you there." Princess Rosalina said.
A couple seconds later a large ship hovered over them.
"This is the Comet Observatory." Princess Rosalina informed.
They all boarded the ship as it took off from the ice planet below. They flowed through outer space as Luigi stared at the stars in the far distance. Princess Rosalina lead the both of them over to the main part of the ship.
"Thank you both for your good deeds, I will be sure to repay you both."
"Any time." Robin said.
Rosalina slowly leaned over as she kissed Luigi on the cheek.
"Thank you for defending me back there."
With that everything blacked out. When they opened their eyes back they were back in the Mushroom Kingdom, standing on the top of a building.
"She must of transported us here." Robin thought to himself as he looked over at a dazed out Luigi.
"Looks like Luigi hasn't quite recovered from the kiss."
Robin looked up toward the sky, it was getting dark. He hadn't realized how much time had gone by.
"Luigi gather the other's, we meet in mid town by dawn."
"Are we going to go after Killer Croc?" Luigi asked still a little dazed out.
"That's the plan."
"Should we try to gather some more help?" Luigi asked as he turned to see Robin was gone.
"Now that's a just creepy."
To Be Continued