Chapter 5: Onward to New Worlds

Mario, Luigi, and Toad exit the pipe.

Mario: "Ahhh, it feels good being back doesn't it Luigi?"

Luigi: "Yeah, it sure does." Luigi raises his brow. Everything looks normal, what could be the problem.

The Pipe from the Mushroom Kingdom to their world brings them just out of town, to the small valley where they first met Peach and Toad. It always gave the two brothers good memories to come through this pipe. Both of them glanced over to the spot where they first saw Princess Peach, as they normally did when they came through the pipe.

It was here that they saw the first difference in the kingdom. Three Mushroom Head Guards surrounded a pipe. It looked exactly like the pipe they had just come through, but was definitely not there before.

Mario: "New pipes? Have you guys been using two other plumbers?!"

Toad: "No No! That's the problem! It was Bowser. These pipes came from no where, and they all lead to different worlds!"

Mario and Luigi look at each other bewildered.

Luigi: "Different worlds? You mean the Mushroom Kingdom leads to more worlds than just ours?"

Toad: "I don't really know all the details, we should go see the Chancellor and the Princess, they're all waiting for you."

Mario & Luigi: "Right, Lets go!"

They take off towards the Mushroom Kingdom.

In the hurry, all three of them miss the rustling in the bushes behind them. Iggy Koopa, wide-eyed and jittery as always, peers through the brush at the two brother's arrival.

Iggy: "They're here! They're here! Let's go tell dad."

Wendy: "I can't believe I! had to come out here to spy on those stupid Mario brothers. Daddy won't hear the end of this. I even broke a nail! And we're not even supposed to do anything? Just watch them?!"

Iggy looks at her for a second, then responds,

Iggy: No, I got this!

Iggy pulls out a little metal object from behind his shell.

Wendy: "What is that? Where'd you get it? Why didn't I get one?"

Iggy: "I got this from the egg head guy. It's a bug."

Wendy: "EWW a bug? How is that going to help at all?"

Iggy: "Dad said to just press this button here, and throw it at Mario. It'll keep an eye on him for eyes.

Iggy presses the putton on the robotic bug, and tosses it in Mario's direction. It beeps and lands then scurries after him.

Iggy: "Ok our job here is done, lets get back"

Wendy: "Its about time" She snaps her fingers, and 2 koopa-troopa's come out. They pick her up and they start their escape back to Bowsers.

Meanwhile, Mario, Luigi and Toad reach the Castle. To Mario and Luigi's surprise, Peach AND Daisy are seated next to the Chancellor. Peach is still in her tennis outfit, and daisy is wearing the same outfit she wore on her golf tour. Peach jumps out of her seat at the sight of Mario. Daisy sits quiety, but a big smile crosses her face as she see's Luigi.

Peach: "Mario! Luigi! You made it!"

Mario: "Peach! I'm glad you're OK. Now tell us what's going on.

The robotic bug inches under the door and takes a spot in the corner of the room. Daisy gets out of her chair and positions her self next to Peach.

Peach: "Yes, I'm fine, But the Mushroom Kingdom is in mayhem .

Daisy: "There are strange monsters appearing all over! Its getting dangerous." Daisy finishes her sentence as she stares at Luigi.

Luigi: "We'll, I'm sure we can help!"

Chancellor: "Yes, know you can! Let me fill you in on what's happened so far."

The chancellor explains to two brothers what had happened. Mario and Luigi look at each other in disbelief.

Mario: "So, there are more worlds than just the Mushroom Kingdom and ours, huh?

Luigi: "And Bowser opened the tubes to go into the new worlds"

Peach: "That's right, but we have yet to see what is in these pipes. We were waiting for you two. Bowser has already taken control of most of the pipes, and we don't' know if he's gone in yet. But we HAVE to stop him!"

Mario: "It's going to be dangerous, Me and Luigi we'll take care of it."

Peach looks furious!

Peach: "Ohhhhh no, me and Daisy have been working hard to help you two for when the time came, and now its here! We're coming too!

Peach and Daisy look at each other and nod, determined!

Toad: "And me! I've been working hard too, and I'm going to help both of you out, you'll see, RIGHT?"

Mario and Luigi give each other a look, and both smile.

Luigi: "Ok, but before we set off on our adventure, how we know these pipes will bring us to other worlds? How do we know going through them is safe? And how do we know it won't just pop us out over a Lava Pit?"

Chancellor: "Yes, good question Luigi. We have documents in the Castle Library that reference the Tube Switch Point. It was built millennia ago, to connect all the different worlds. It states that the tubes were built in very precise locations. Although through this knowledge alone of course, we would never risk a life. We have thoroughly tested one portal and found that it is safe for travel using all the best knowledge the Mushroom Kingdom has to offer. It is this pipe that we will travel to first. We must search for Bowser, and find out what his plans are."

Luigi: "First? So if Bowser's not in this one, we'll be going to the others?"

Chancellor: "Hopefully we won't have to, but that may be the case."

Mario: "Ok, so what are we waiting for? Let's get going! Where's the pipe?" Mario jumps in the air and does a back flip, landing with style."

Impressive, Mario's still got it.

Peach: "It's in the vault room down in the basement."

Daisy: "Here, we have fireflowers and mushrooms, just for precautions."

Everyone takes some and puts them away. They arrive at the vault entrance and see the pipe.

Mario: "Here we go"

Mario, Luigi, Peach, Daisy and Toad stand in front of the tube. They look at each other nod in agreement, readying themselves for whatever awaits them.

Chancellor: "Everyone. One more thing before you go. In the ancient texts, they speak of a terrible evil. It is the reason that the Tube's were sealed. We don't know of Bowser's intentions, but we have to assume the worst. We must find him, and stop him at ALL costs. This evil; it has been said that when the evil of the worlds unite, the world's will fall into an eternal darkness. However the legend speaks of those who can save us from this darkness. The Light of the Worlds as they put it. You, I know, are the light from this world. Find new allies, meet new friends, and save the world!

Good Luck"

The group gather in a circle, put their hands together in the middle. Mario nods at the group, they nod in return. They break free and walk into the pipe. They're gone.

Chancellor: "I know you can do it!"

End Chapter 5