REAL Prologue: A Plea from the Stars. Part 1: Welcome to the Mushroom Kingdom!

Ellip's POV

I weakly opened my eyes. There was a pounding sensation in my head and everything felt sore.

"Owwww..." I moaned weakly.

Then it all came back to me. What happened in Star Haven and how the honourable Star Spirits were captured.

"Oh NO!" I said loudly. "Dear Stars, that really DID happen! I have to save the honourable Star Spirits!"

I realized I was in some sort of wooden house, lying in a bed...

...with some guy sleeping RIGHT next to me.

"Oh Stars!" I shouted accidentally falling off the bed. I peered over the covers at him. He was a human, with a nice 'stache and a red cap with an 'M' on it. looking under the covers i found he wore a red shirt with blue overalls and brown boots. I didn't recognise him, so I guessed he didn't wish a lot.

I fumbled around inside my hat until I found 'Everything on Life', quickly opening it up. "Okay, let's see if there's a section for 'Waking up with someone else in your bed'." I mumbled, flicking through the pages. "Ah! How convenient. Okay let's see-OH DEAR STARS!"

With wide yellow eyes I looked at the stranger and then the book, alternating back and forth. I then placed the book underneath my hat and quietly walked out to go and be sick.

Before I could though a Toad walked up to me, I had never seen a real one before...he was as tall as me.

"Great! It looks like your up." The Toad said. "How are you feeling?"

"...Not too good sir." I admitted. "...Can you please tell me who that guy in there is?" I gestured to the house I had just come out of, which had a picture of a Toad's face on it.

"Oh, you mean Mario?" The Toad said.

Mario. Now there's a name I could recognise. Lot's of wishes came through about people wishing to be as strong or as brave as this Mario. But I never thought he'd look like that, and I...dear Stars...

"Yeah, sorry about stuffing you in the same bed." The Toad said. "This place is pretty small you see, we couldn't put you on the ground with those injuries, and Mario was in the same condition, if not worse!"

I looked at him. "Soooo...we didn't...?"

He looked at me with a raised eyebrow. "Didn't what?"

I did a HUGE sigh of relief.

"Please, can you tell me where I am?" I asked the Toad.

"Your in Goomba Village. The only residents are myself and a family of goombas, but they're nice folk." The Toad explained.

"I think I'd better thank them then." I said. "Thank you for looking after me."

"No problem, it's the least I could do." The Toad said happily as I walked towards the larger wooden house situated next to the one I had just come out of.

The first goombas I saw were Goombario and Goombaria, I recognized them 'cause they're some of the people who wish to be like the man I woke up in bed with, (Shudder).

"Hey! You're okay!" Goombario said. "Are you alright? What's your name? Where do you come from?"

"Yep, I'm Ellip, and I come from Star Haven, where wishes are granted." I explained.

"Really!? I always thought Star Haven was just a story." Goombaria said.

"I...guess so." I said hesitantly. I didn't realize people in the Mushroom Kingdom thought Star Haven didn't exist.

"Uh...can I ask a question?" Goombario asked. "What...are you exactly?"

"Oh, I'm the only StarTech." I said.

"Only?" Goombaria said sadly.

"Oh don't worry! I'm not 'the last of my species'. I was the only one to begin with." I said.

"Are you sure? Okay...hey, is Mario any better?" Goombario siad.

"Sorry, I don't know. You must be a fan of Mario's." I said.

"Heh, yeah kinda." He said. "I'm-"

"Goombario, right? And you're Goombaria?" I laughed. "I know because of your wishes."

They both instantly blushed. "You know by our wishes?" Both said.

'Did I say something wrong?' I thought.

After meeting with the rest of the goombas I planned to head to Shooting Star Summit. It was the only pathway to get to Star Haven, but that's when Mario woke up. He listened to the goomba family out of my earshot, so I walked over to greet him.

"Hello there, Mario." I said, holding out my hand. "I'm Ellip, nice to meet you."

He shook my hand with a warm smile, he seemed really nice.

Goomama, the goomba mother, came up to us. "Mario landed in the forest a few hours after you Ellip. Bowser defeated him and kidnapped Princess Peach."

"Bowser." I frowned, with Mario sharing the same expression.

"He's planning to head to Shooting Star Summit. What did you say dear? That a star with a mustache told you to go there?" Gooma continued.

My eyes widened and I turned to Mario. "Eldstar told you to go to Shooting Star Summit?" He nodded in response, and I clapped my hands. "If Eldstar chose you for something...then I guess I can trust you. I need to get there too, soooo...do you mind if I come with you?"

He happily nodded.

"Great! Thank you so much Mario!" I said.

Ellip joined Mario's team! He doesn't have a field ability, but he has actual HP in battle!

I followed Mario to the gate, where Goompapa, the goomba dad, was. "Hey there you two, Goomama told me you're heading to Shooting Star Summit. I just finished fixing the gate, so you can go on ahead. This path leads to Toad Town, so the Summit is just beyond there."

"Thanks for all your help, Goompapa." I thanked him, as Mario smiled and nodded.

"No problem." Goompapa chuckled as Goombario and Goombaria came up to us.

"So, you guys are gonna save Princess Peach? I know you can do it!" Goombario cheered.

Saving princesses wasn't my thing, I just wanted to save the stars who had raised me since birth.

"Stay safe!" Goombaria said.

We both nodded as we walked towards the gate, when suddenly-

"Hee! Yee hee hee hee!" A familiar old crone suddenly flew down on her broomstick in front of us. "Well well well, if it isn't Mario. It looks like my hunch was right, and you have that annoying little Gobstopper with you as well."

"Daddy? What's that ugly flying thing?" Goombaria asked innocently.

"What!? How dare you!?" The hag yelled. "I am a beautiful koopa with a beautiful name! Kammy-"

"That, Goombaria, is an old hag." I told her.

"GAH! It's Kammy Koopa! KAMMY! KOOPA!" She roared. "You stupid sweet! Mario! You cannot defeat Lord Bowser now! The idea is preposterous! Laughable! So here's a gift from him to you!"

A weird energy filled the air, and a large yellow block with two eyes appeared, crushing the gate and blocking our way. "Yee hee hee hee!" Kammy cackled before flying off.

Goompapa, was not happy. "Umm...I just finished fixing that gate...nobody say gate to me..." I resisted the urge. "Kammy Koopa that fiend! So the princess really is in danger!"

"Mario, Ellip. Aren't you gonna save her?" Goombaria asked. Mario still nodded with determination.

"Hmm...this brick looks thick." Goompapa said. Heh, rhyme. "I think Goompa's hammer could break it though!"

"Why don't we just climb over the fence?" I suggested, pointing to the very low and small fence.

"I believe Goompa is using it to fix the veranda Mario, go and ask him for it." Goompapa ignored me.

"Or we could climb over the fence." I said with half-lidded eyes.

Mario walked to the house to get Goompa's hammer, while I face-palmed.

I waited in the house with Gooma, the goomba grandma, while Mario went to ask for Goompa's hammer. Two minutes later I was bored and went to check on them.

"Hey Mario, what's taking so long-" I stopped when I realized I'd stepped on thin air. "Oh come ooooooooooooon!" I yelled as I fell.

Once again I tucked my hands and feet against my body, with my halo obediently following. I bounced off of the ground like a rubber ball until I stopped.

"Ohhh...the world is spinning." I groaned.

After the world stopped rotating I found Mario and Goompa with hammer and for some reason a Peach doll in hand.

"Oh, hello there Ellip, just stepped out into thin air did you? Sorry about that." Goompa said. "The whole thing just collapsed, but now we've got the hammer, we can get back to the village."

As we started walking back, Goompa ran off, only to be knocked back behind us. Followed by some kind of baby koopa wearing eggshell on his head and as pants with brown shoes.

"What are you guys doing in MY playground!?" The baby koopa yelled. "The name's Jr. Troopa! And NO-ONE is allowed in here except ME! So get out!" He then charged us.

Mini-Boss

Mario HP: 10 FP:5

Ellip HP: 10

VS.

Jr. Troopa HP: 5

Goompa ran up to us. "Mario! Ellip! Be careful! That's Jr. Troopa, the local bully, he may be small, but he's tough!"

Mario jumped once on Jr. Troopa. Dealt 1 damage.

Ellip spun his hands around his body and into Jr. Troopa, leaving a shiny trail behind it. Dealt 1 damage.

"Alright then, 'Mario'. Take this!" Jr. Troopa yelled.

Jr. Troopa jumped on Mario. Dealt 1 damage.

Mario hammered Jr. Troopa. Dealt 1 damage.

Ellip used Star Spin on Jr. Troopa. Dealt 1 damage.

"Agghh! That's it! Take this, Mario!"

Jr. Troopa charged up his attack and jumped on Mario. Dealt 2 damage.

Mario used Jump on Jr. Troopa. Dealt 1 damage.

"Oh noooooo! Bleargh!" Jr. Troopa wailed as he fainted.

VICTORY!

Jr. Troopa got up and started whining. "Noooo! Damn it Mario! I'll be back!" He then ran off...only to run back again. "I mean it! I'll be back!" He then ran off again.

"Phew! Good work you two! Now we can finally move on!" Goompa cheered.

After smashing a second block (when we could've just climbed over the fence) recovering our health with a heart block and getting a fire flower we came to an area filled with wild goombas...sorry, evil goombas. They were pretty easy though, and that's when we heard the voice.

"Halt!" We looked up to see a shadowy figure in a tall tree. "You are the meteor that fell, yes?" He asked, pointing at me. "Prepare to-"

He then fell off of his branch. "Ah! Ouch! Gah! Damn! Fudge! Shrooms! Other mushroom swear words! Blah! WHY DOES THIS TREE HAVE SO MANY BRANCHES!?"

He finally hit the ground. He was purple with long ears and a sack with a mushroom on it. He also had black limbs and white gloves with orange boots shakily standing up we saw he had a white bandanna with a mouth with pointed teeth on it and circular eyes.

"Urrghhh..." He groaned, then noticing us and standing up quickly. "I *ahem* meant to do that."

We looked at him with half-lidded eyes. "Who are you?" I had to ask.

"Who am I?" He asked, puffing out his purple chest and picking up his sack. "I am the greatest thief ever! Nabbit! And I am NOT related to that guy from A Link Between Worlds!"

"Stop breaking the fourth wall." I sighed.

"Anyway, I've come to steal you." He said matter-of-factly, pointing at me.

"Why me?" I asked.

"You see any other guys like you around?" He said with a gesture. "I could probably sell you as a minion...or a toilet cleaner...or...a living basketball."

Mario stood in front of me protectively.

"Oh yeah, Mario." He said. "Y'know we're destined to meet in the future. And by that I mean I'm destined to be an annoying side-quest in the future. Might as well get it over with! I'll pummel you and take that basketball!"

"StarTech." I said with a twitching eye.

Nabbit Battle

Mario HP: 10 FP: 5

Ellip HP: 10

VS.

Nabbit HP: 10

Mario used Hammer on Nabbit. Dealt 1 damage.

Ellip used Star Spin on Nabbit. Dealt 1 damage.

Nabbit charged Mario. Dealt 2 damage.

Mario used Jump on Nabbit. Dealt 1 damage.

Ellip used Star Spin on Nabbit. Dealt 1 damage.

Nabbit charged Ellip. Dealt 2 damage.

Mario and Ellip attacked Nabbit with a Hammer and Star Spin. Dealt 2 damage.

"Okay, this is just getting boring." Nabbit sighed. "Take this!"

Nabbit reached into his sack and threw a bomb at Mario and Ellip. Both took 2 damage.

Mario and Ellip attacked Nabbit with a Jump and a Star Spin. Dealt 2 damage.

Nabbit used Bomb Throw. Mario and Ellip took 2 damage each. Mario and Ellip are in Danger!

Mario and Ellip attacked Nabbit with Hammer and Star Spin. Dealt 2 damage.

"Nooo! How could I lose to a fat italian and a blue basketball!?" Nabbit wailed before fainting.

We both then decided we hated him.

VICTORY!

"You two truly make a formidable team." Goompa chuckled as we left Nabbit alone.

We finally arrived back in Goomba Village where we were greeted by Goombario and Goombaria. Mario handed the Peach doll to Goombaria, who earned a Star Piece and a kiss. Goompa came out of his house with a badge called Power Jump for Mario, who pinned it on with a smile.

"Oh yes, Mario, Ellip. Why don't you take Goombario on your journey? I'm sure he'll be a valuable ally." Goompa advised.

Mario nodded happily. "Sure, the more the merrier." I agreed.

"Really? Yesss! You won't regret it you guys!" Goombario cheered.

Goombario joined the party! He uses Tattle to tell you about places and things!

So with our new party member, Mario smashed the block and we walked out of Goomba Village.

"Good luck!" Goompapa called.

"Visit again soon!" Goombaria cheered.

"Don't forget to wipe your nose, Goombario!" Goomama shouted.

"Muuum!" Goombario said with a red face.

And so our journey had begun.

Nabbit's POV

I got up and dusted myself off. That stupid obese plumber and giant blue Skootle were gonna pay for this.

I got out a waffle from my sack and began chewing it.

"Hey, pal." I turned to the voice to see three goombas drooling on my feet, literally. "Is that a waffle?"

I looked at the goombas and grinned behind my mask.

5 minutes later.

Using just some string, some driftwood, and some Bob-omb gum. I had effectively created a sleigh, with the goombas as my reindeer. All for the payment of a waffle.

I sat on my sleigh and got out a whip. "Now mush!" I yelled. "I have a giant talking sweet to track down! HI-YA!"

I whipped the goombas, who jumped in surprise. "Okay! Okay! Sheesh!"

The goombas pulled the sleigh and myself along, I was off on my own journey of love and self-discovery...no not really it's just for random stuff.

Goombario's Tattle

Mario: Does he really need a Tattle? It's MARIO! If you don't know who he is then why are you even reading this fic?

Current Max HP: 10

Current ATK: 2

And so Chapter 2, the REAL Prologue part 1 is complete. I hope you enjoyed it!

To TheRealEvanSG, that's okay, it's kinda hard to get hold of, It's only on Wii Shop Channel nowadays. Anyway, thanks for the review.

Nabbit: Nabbit and all related characters belong to Nintendo. The stupid author owns his giant talking Skootle OC.

What even is a Skootle?

Nabbit: Our equivalent of a Skittle! Duh!