Mario and Sonic: The Malevolent Wars

CHAPTER 4: THE STOLEN CURES

Aboard the Egg Flyer

"Are we there yet?" "For the last time Cubot, no!" "Aw, but why?" "Because I said so!" "That doesn't make any sense! Just bec-" "JUST SHUT UP YOU BOX OF BOLTS!"

Orbot sighed as he continued to listen to Eggman and Cubot bickering. It had been two hours since they left Eggman's high-tech master base, Neo Metropolis and now they were on the Egg Flyer, Eggman's fastest ship and were headed to the Mushroom Kingdom in Mario's world to warn the heroes about the danger. But since two worlds had merged together, it took alot longer to reach the kingdom and Cubot couldn't handle the wait any longer. He had been constantly whining if they were at their destination or not and Eggman was getting irritated. At times like this, Orbot felt he was the mature one and he sure acted like it as well.

"Will you just stop complaining? I know you're tired but so are we! So have patience!" Eggman exclaimed. "But I can't! I'm sick an' tired of waitin'!" Cubot replied. "Yeah, well I'm sick and tired of you!" Eggman retorted. "You know what, why don't you go trip over your so called feet and go to sleep?" Eggman said. Cubot gasped. "That's a great idea!" the droid exclaimed before purposely falling down and knocking himself out.

"Wow", Orbot said amazed. "Yes, I don't know why I didn't think of that sooner but whatever", Eggman said. He then looked at a screen which displayed the coordinates of the destination and they showed that they weren't far.

"Ah we're almost there!" Eggman exclaimed. Orbot strolled up to him. "Sir, have you practiced as to what you are to say to Sonic?" the red droid asked. "Of course I did! How could I, a magnificent genius, forget such a thing?" Eggman exclaimed. "Yeah right", Orbot muttered getting an angry look from his master.

"What was that?" the doctor threatened. Orbot immediatly cowered. "N-nothing at all! Carry on and I'll make you some tea!" Orbot exclaimed running off but Eggman stopped him

"Hold it! What about the job I gave you before?" Eggman asked. Orbot turned around. "You mean Metal Sonic? Yes I've repaired and upgraded him as per your instructions. He is currently recharging and is in standby mode and won't be in use until at least two days!" the red robot explained. Eggman nodded.

"Good. We're going need alot of backup", Eggman said. "And that also explains why you created that other robot also, right?" Orbot asked. "The successor to the Egg Beater will be alot of help", Eggman said. "That still needs alot of work, but it will all be worth it! Hohohohoho!" Eggman laughed. Orbot joined in as well until Eggman stopped and glared at his henchman.

"Weren't you going to make me tea?" Eggman asked. Orbot stood straight. "Um, yes sir?" Orbot said. "Then stop standing here and get on with it!" Eggman exclaimed making Orbot run off into the kitchen.

Somewhere else

The sound or propellers filled the air as Bowser was flying in his clown car to Peach's Castle and was going to tell the Mario Bros about the situation. Behind him, Bowser Jr. or Junior, was flying in his own little clown car eager to finally be doing something. Beside him, Kamek was on his broom and the Elite Trio were in a little saucer flying on the other side of Junior.

"Hey Papa, are we actually teaming up with the Mario Bros? That's so not cool!" Junior exclaimed. Bowser sighed. He understood how his son felt. Even he didn't like the idea, but right now there was nothing he could do except try to prevent Alpha from succeeding and the only way to do that was to ask help from his nemesis.

"I know Junior. But don't worry. Once we kick Alpha's sorry butt back where he came from, we can go back to fighting Mario and his annoying brother Green Stache!" Bowser exclaimed. Junior smiled. "Yeah, that's better!" the Koopa prince said. Bowser smiled at that. In the world, there was nothing else he loved more than his children. Junior was the best, but Bowser had other seven kids as well who he treated the same as Junior.

"Pardon me Your Gnarliness, but how far are we from the Mushroom Kingdom?" Kamek asked. "We're close Kamek! Say, you happened to send the message to my other kids?" Bowser asked. "Yes Your Burliness! The Koopalings are currently watching the main castle as we speak!" the Magikoopa replied. Bowser nodded.

"Good. With that psycho running around, I can't risk leaving my castle unguarded!" the Koopa King exclaimed. "King Bowser, you sure are so smart!" Paraplonk exclaimed. "So smart!" Sergeant Guy repeated. "You da man, man!" Goomp exclaimed.

"Gaahahahah! I know I am!" Bowser exclaimed. After a while, Paraplonk spoke up. "Yo Bowser, are we there yet?" the Paratroopa asked. "Oh no, don't even start with that. If you so annoy me right now, I'll cook all three of you right here!" Bowser exclaimed. Goomp and Guy immediatly told Paraplonk to shut up.

"When we find this guy who betrayed you and Eggman, can you save some of him for me?" Junior asked. Bowser beamed at his son. "Of course kiddo! I'll let you guys show that fool the power of the Koopas!" "Shoo-rah!" the Elite Trio exclaimed.

"You know that Alpha has a powerful army that can triumph the minions, right Your Kingliness?" "Kamek shut up. And that name doesn't even make sense!"

Peach's Castle

The heroes dashed quickly through Toad Town, as the town was much better that last time. Construction Toads were everywhere, repairing buildings and such. The group tore through the other exit and ran towards the castle. The gates were still perfectly intact, but the Toads around it were panicking. Mario stopped and talked to the guards.

"What happened?" he asked. "Oh, it was horrible! After you guys left, some guys came through the side of the castle and broke in! They're really powerful and those other guys with Sonic are fighting them right now!" one of the guards exclaimed. Sonic looked at him.

"What do they look like?" he asked. "One of them we don't know. He might be from your world and the other is someone we clearly know! He looks like a dark version of Bowser!" the guard exclaimed. Mario and Luigi's expressions turned to horror.

"Oh nonononononono! Not him, oh why him of all people?" Luigi exclaimed. Amy looked at him. "Why what's so bad about him? He's just another Bowser!" she said.

"You don't understand! He's no ordinary copy! He is formed by the Dark Star, a dangerous spirit that was locked away in the Toad Town Caves. Dark Bowser nearly destroyed the world if it wasn't for the real Bowser who stopped him!" Mario exclaimed.

"Wow, talk about anticlimatic!" Sonic said. "Anyway, let's go!" Yoshi exclaimed. The group then ran inside, where there was some damage and broken walls. Inside the Conference Hall, the Freedom Fighters were duking it out with three people. And by the looks of it, the heroes were not doing so well. In fact, they were getting pummeled pretty badly.

"Guys!" Sonic exclaimed. They got inside just to see Dark Bowser blast Sally, Antoine and Bunnie away with a flamethrower that could have made Fire Mario look weak. Beside him, there were two figures. One was a black colored Yoshi with orange eyes, torso and boots along with grey steel gloves. The other was a light blue blob with green eyes and a brain showing in it's head.

"Dark Bowser! Iron Yoshi!" Mario exclaimed. "Chaos!" Sonic exclaimed immediatly recognizing the blob. The three villains turned to the heroes and smirked.

"Ah Mario, it appears you're a little too late", Dark Bowser said. He then motioned to Chaos, who appeared to be holding three moderate sized stars that were each colored green, yellow and red.

"The Star Cures!" Mario said. "Yes, and it's too late!" Dark Bowser said laughing. "Mario! Sonic!" Peach yelled. She was in a corner near Nicole, who looked like she was about to pass out.

"Grr, you'll pay for this!" Sonic exclaimed. He then ran towards Dark Bowser with his fist raised ready to punch the dark copy. "Haha, you are a fool!" Dark Bowser exclaimed. Before Sonic could reach him, Chaos stepped in front of Sonic's way and blasted the hedgehog with a water bomb attack, sending Sonic flying into the wall.

"Ooof!" Sonic exclaimed. "Hey!" Mario and Amy both said as they rushed towards the three villains. However, Chaos just punched Amy and Iron Yoshi bashed into Mario in a fiery ball, knocking the plumber out of the S Acorn power. Dark Bowser laughed.

"Pathetic! You are all weaklings that don't deserve life!" he said. "We're still here!" Tails said as he, Yoshi and Luigi stepped up, the green plumber mad that his brother had gotten hurt. The three charged at Dark Bowser but the dark Koopa King just charged up a fire in his mouth and blasted all three with a purple beam.

"Aaahh!" the three screamed as they crashed into the walls. Dark Bowser then nodded to Iron Yoshi and Chaos as the three then stood by each other. Iron Yoshi charged a fireball while Chaos charged up a water bomb and Dark Bowser charged up a bright purple ball in his mouth and released a huge beam while Iron Yoshi fired a huge fireball and Chaos fired a massive water bomb. The heroes all screamed and tried to get out of the way, but the combined attack smashed into the spot they were in, creating a huge red and blue violet explosion sending everyone flying and crashing into objects.

"Hahahahaha! These are the heroes? I can't ever believe I lost to you Mario Bros! The only thing left for revenge is Bowser and drowning the world in darkness, thus ending my quest!" Dark Bowser exclaimed.

"N-no... this can't b-be happening..." Mario said trying to get up. Peach gasped. "Oh no! Guys please get up!" she said. Toadsworth ran to her aid. "My lady please relax!" he said. Starlow glared at the villains.

"You won't get away with this! We'll stop you!" she said. Sonic stood up and glared at them. "Give the Star Cures back", he said growling. Dark Bowser wasn't the slightest intimidated. "Hah! You are not in the position to command me!" he said. Sonic's glare didn't falter and he stepped up a little before Amy stopped him.

"Sonic, wait. Let's think this through", she said. "There's nothing to think! Just pound them and take the Star Cures back!" Sonic exclaimed. Mario seemed to agree with Sonic as he got up and fixed his cap.

"He's right! We can't just let them walk away like that!" the plumber said. Dark Bowser just laughed. "My my, you're quite persistent aren't you? Fine, I'll kill you right here and right now just to save you the trouble!" the dark copy said before charging up dark energy in his hands and was ready to rip the heroes apart.

"Do your worst!" Sonic exclaimed. Dark Bowser growled. He was starting to get annoyed with the hedgehog. He had a big mouth and didn't shut up that's for sure. No matter, he would just put an end to him. Dark Bowser prepared to lunge at Sonic and tear him apart but then a massive fireball from out of no where along with a laser slammed into the three villains, knocking them back. Everyone stared in shock, with eye's widened and Luigi saying "mama mia" yet again.

"Oh-kay, not the reaction I was hoping for", Sonic said. Dark Bowser grumbled and stood up, not that damaged. "Bah! You fools will live sooner than expected! I sense a foul presence in here that I do not wish to see! We'll be going, but next time you won't be so lucky!" Dark Bowser said as he, Chaos and Iron Yoshi teleported out of the room with the Star Cures. Mario punched a wall in anger.

"No! They got away and that too with the Star Cures!" he exclaimed. "Mario, calm down!" Luigi exclaimed shaking his brother. "Luigi, I'm fine", Mario said. Luigi stopped shaking his brother and turned to Yoshi and the two started talking. Sonic then turned to Mario.

"Okay, so Dark Bowser you told me about but what about that other Yoshi?" Sonic asked. "That's Iron Yoshi. He was a creation of Professor E. Gadd, you know? White hair and glasses?" Mario said. Sonic nodded. How could he forget the professor who helped them during the Mecha Sonic crisis. "Yeah, so anyway Iron Yoshi was going to help us in fighting Bowser but then the programming in him was broken and had a virus so Iron Yoshi went rogue and tried to destroy us. Luckily, me and Luigi stopped him but the real Yoshi had to destroy him", Mario explained. Sonic, Tails and Amy nodded in understanding. Cream and Big didn't understand that much, but chose not to question it.

"What about that blue thing?" Yoshi piped up, who was listening to their conversation and not Luigi. The plumber just gave Yoshi an annoyed look. "That guy is called Chaos. He is a mutated Chao who is the REAL guardian of the Master Emerald. He and a spirit Tikal both reside in the emerald and sometimes help Knuckles with his stuff or something. We stopped Chaos once when he was angry and turned him good again, but I dunno how these guys made him go rogue", Tails explained. Mario, Luigi and Yoshi nodded in understanding.

"So anyway, who the hell saved us from those guys?" Luigi asked. Peach looked around. "Oh yeah! What even happened?" Peach said. "Whoever it was must be really strong. Those three went flying!" Daisy exclaimed.

"That would be us", a voice said behind them. Everyone turned around and were shocked to see who it was.

"You?" Sonic and Mario asked disbelievingly.

Station Square

Silver sighed as he sat in the chair at the table eating his pizza. He had gone to New Mobotropolis in hope of finding Sonic there, but was surprised when Elias told him the Freedom Fighters had gone to the Mushroom Kingdom. Silver knew what the Mushroom Kingdom was and the Mario Bros as well, but didn't know how to get there. It also didn't help that he couldn't use Chronos Control since it needed to recharge or a warp ring since he didn't have one. Silver had decided to find it by flying around since the worlds had been merged, but eventually he had grown hungry and luckily he was right by Station Square so he decided to take a break. But at the rate he was going, it would be a while before he found his destination.

"What do I do?" he said to himself shaking his head. "You look like you could use help", a voice in front of him said. Looking up, Silver saw Rouge the Bat sitting across the chair from him. "What th- how?" Silver asked. "I'm a spy. I know how to move stealthily", Rouge replied. Silver shook his head again (he likes shaking his head doesn't he) and looked at her.

"Never mind that, what are you doing here?" Silver asked. "Helping me with a job", another voice next to her said as Knuckles the Echidna walked up beside her. "Hey Silver long time no see", Knuckles said. Silver looked at them in surprise then smirked.

"You two on a date or something?" he asked. "No. She's just helping me out with something", Knuckles said. Rouge then looked at Silver. "Why are you here hon? I know you're from the future and the only reason your ever here is to fix something right?" she asked. Silver nodded.

"Yea. My world this time isn't ony destroyed but it's torn apart. It's stuck in a rift of time or space. Maybe a distortion", Silver replied. "Wow. I guess that might have something to do with what I'm doing", Knuckles said. "How so?" Silver asked.

"Well, first things first. Your after the guy responsible for all that right?" Knuckles asked. Silver nodded. "Yeah like always. Why?" Silver replied. "Alright let me explain from the beggining. So first of all, it was a normal day like always. Me sitting there guarding the emerald, talking and having fun with the Chaotix and all. But that day, the Chaotix were on a mission and it was only me guarding the emerald. Then, this bat shows up and we start arguing about the Master Emerald and annoys the crap out of me. All of a sudden, this portal pops up and some random guy calling himself Alpha shows up and takes the emerald. We try to stop him, but we fail. And then the island almost falls but thanks to a spell I learned before my dad Locke died, I managed to prevent the island from falling for a long time. However, in about a few weeks, the spell will wear off and the island will fall then. So right now, Rouge here is helping me track this guy down and get the emerald back", Knuckles explained.

"Unfortunately", Rouge muttered. Silver nodded. "That's fine and all but did you know that our world is merged with Mario's world?" he asked. Knuckles and Rouge both slackjawed at this. "W-what are you saying?" Knuckles asked.

"It's true! The guy who stole the Master Emerald also merged the worlds together! I don't know how, but I plan to find out and stop him!" Silver exclaimed. "And just how do you plan that?" Rouge asked. "I need to find out where the Mushroom Kingdom is. Sonic and the Freedom Fighters are over there right now and I don't know where it is!" the future hedgehog said.

"Well then we'll go with you! We know where the Mushroom Kingdom is!" Knuckles exclaimed. "We will?" Rouge asked. "Really?" Silver asked. Knuckles nodded. "Wow thanks! Alright, where do we start?" Silver said. Knuckles pointed to a long road.

"Over there. That's the exit of Station Square and it leads to Blue Ridge Zone. After that, we can go through there and there is something called a gateway in an underground tunnel in Blue Ridge. From there, it's like the Cosmic Interstate except this lets us get to another dimension. So we can teleport to the Toad Town Caves, I believe", Knuckles said. Silver nodded. "Alright then!" he exclaimed. Rouge raised her hand.

"Do I have to come too?" she asked. "Yes! Now shut up and let's go. You already caused enough problems!" Knuckles exclaimed. "Geez, don't have to be pushy about it. Just because your precious emerald was taken, it's not the end of the world", Rouge said. "Actually it is because the Master Emerald is the most powerful thing in the world", the echidna replied.

"Okay, well it's been taken away alot of times and we always get it back. It won't be different this time", Rouge said. "But it was your fault the emerald got stolen!" "So it's been stolen before because of you also!" Rouge countered. "When?" Knuckles retorted. "Well, there was that time when you first met Sonic..." "I didn't even know who they were at first!" Knuckles said. Silver snickered at their arguing. They never stop, do they? Silver thought as the three made their way into Blue Ridge Zone.

Alpha's Castle

"Status", Alpha said. Zavok nodded. "The doomsday machine has started it's construction. It's currently being built right now", Zavok said. Alpha nodded to him before turning to Snively and Basilisx. "What about the troops?" Alpha asked. Snively nodded.

"They are currently training in the barracks. And your battle armor is also powering up as well. Now all we need is the power source for it and Ix is currently working on that", the little man replied. Alpha nodded. Everything was going according to plan. Soon, this would all come together and the whole multivere would be his. Suddenly, three figures teleported into the room.

"Lord Alpha, we have the Star Cures", Dark Bowser said. Chaos handed them to Alpha, who in turn smiled. "Good. With these, we are another step closer and stronger. You can standby now", he said. The three nodded and walked away. Alpha turned to Zavok.

"Put these in the Power Chamber. They will be great use to us", Alpha said. Zavok nodded and took the Star Cures before walking off. Alpha sat down on his throne and grinned. Perfect. Everything is perfect...

TO BE CONTINUED

Author's note: So anyone get that Pokemon reference Silver was talking about? Anyway, the Star Cures have been stolen! What will our heroes do now? And who are the mysterious people that saved them? Keep reading to find out!

By the way, thanks atom king (guest) for that. I appreciate it. Remember to check out my other stories as well. And to answer your question, yes Sonic the Werehog will appear in this story, but that's not gonna be anytime soon. Thanks for your review

EPIC Out!