Mario held up the sack of coins to Tolstar. "There you have it: 100 beanbean coins. Just like we promised."

Luigi notes the tint of anger in Mario's voice, but says nothing of it. Tolstar takes the entire sack and empties its contents. He then throws the empty sack at a shocked Mario's feet. "Nyeck Nyeck Nyeck. I see you have 133 beanbean coins."

"Hey! Some of that was for us!"

"Well I'll be taking it all then as any other king would do."

Bowser finally lets himself known. "Just let me outta here!!!"

Tolstar turns to Bowser who is still struggling in the cannon. Now Mario almost pities the poor Koopa. Almost. Tolstar looks innocent as he asks, "Huh? You want out? You want me to help you? Who said I'd do that?"

Bowser grew furious and began to struggle in the cannon more as Mario felt anger rise in him. Luigi looks at Tolstar like he suddenly grew two heads. Tolstar continues to laugh but something was off. His laughter sounded evil. Tolstar turns to the Mario Bros. with evil eyes and a toothy grin. "You are not in the Mushroom Kingdom anymore! Outsiders Begone!"

He then begins to throw spike balls at Mario and Luigi who immediately jump over them. Mario looks over to Luigi who was staring frantically at him. In that moment there was an entire conversation taking place between the two quiet brothers as Mario smirks and Luigi pulls a serious look before nodding. Luigi runs ahead of Mario and Mario jumps of his shoulders spinning. Luigi then grabs Mario's feet as he flies over to Tolstar. Then they flip and hit head on. (Literally)After completing Splash Bros., Tolstar falls back but gets back up angrily. He then charges at them but the brothers had another trick up their sleeve. Mario was standing in front of Luigi as Luigi bounces off of Mario's shoulders and flies high into the air. Mario jumps into air and grabs Luigi's ankles on the way down and swings him into Tolstar's head, knocking him out with the move Bounce Bros. Mario and Luigi land and high five each other as a noise came from below their feet. "You sir, have been griping far too loudly for some time!"

Mario and Luigi stand back as a familiar green Toad appears. Sergeant Starshade? The sergeant walks over to the cannon and tilts it so it was pointing at Tolstar while grinding his teeth in anger. He lights the fuse on the cannon and goes back underground. Mario and Luigi freak out as Bowser screams from the cannon. Mario tries to blow out the fuse but it was useless. "Mario!!! Green Stache!!! You gotta get Princess Peach's voice back! It's all up to you!" Bowser was fired from the cannon and he and Tolstar vanish as they fall far into Stardust Fields below.

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Mario doesn't know how long he had been standing there looking out at Stardust Fields but he began to feel the time had come to keep moving. He and Luigi exchange glances as Luigi's voice came out roughly. "We're all alone now, aren't we Mario?"

Mario nods as he places a hand on Luigi's shoulder. "Yes little brother. Koopin is gone, Bowser is out of our reach, and we are miles from home. It is a new adventure for the both of us. At least we can take it together."

Luigi nods and smiles as he and Mario turn their backs on Stardust Field, leaving the vast wonders and all doubts behind.

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Mario and Luigi comes out of a cave tired as they come to a mountainous region with more green. The brothers look around in awe as they walk forward. "You Fiends!!!"

Mario and Luigi jump as they are surrounded by guards immediately. Luigi shrinks behind Mario as the head guard spoke. "We've found you at last! You scum! What've you done with Prince Peasley !"

One by one the guards started to make accusations. "Yes! There is no miatake! YOU kidnapped Prince Peasley" "We have witnesses! Now confess villains!"

Mario shakes his head and takes a deep breath. "We have no idea what you are talking about. My name is Mario Mario and this is my brother, Luigi Mario."

The leader grits his teeth in anger before shouting. "Lies! Bald-faced lies! The superstars of the Mushroom Kingdom would never come here!"

"Nyeh... Nyeck nyehhh.... They're not lying."

Everyone turns to see Tolstar in bandages and a leg cast, an arm cast, and a neck brace. Must have been some fall. His injuries alone seem to have gained the attention of the guards. Tolstar chuckles before speaking again. "They say they've come here chasing someone named Cackletta... and they're really, really tough..."

He then flies off smiling at Mario as Mario waves back in a thankful manner. The guards stare after him and gulp. Finally they turn back to the brothers as the leader begins to pull at his collar in embarrassment. " ...Odear. Oh my! Ohhh, BOY! Pardon us, sirs! SO sorry! See, our kingdom's Prince Peasley was kidnapped by something...Or so recent reports out of Hoohoo village claim. We have been looking for any sign of the perpetrator. According to eyewitness accounts, the prince's kidnapper.... wore an odd helmet and spoke of mustard and fink-rats... Fawful!... That is all we have to go on. If you come across anything, please let us know, and I apologize again for the misunderstanding."

Mario smiles as he nods. Luigi was still cowering behind Mario but also nods. The leader then turns to the rest of the guards. "Reopen the investigation!"

Most of the guards leave as the leader remains. "I'll at least show you to Hoohoo Village. It is the least I can do to make up for my mistakes."

Mario and Luigi grin to each other before Mario speaks. "That would be great, thanks."

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The three arrive at Hoohoo Village. A village in the Hoohoo Mountainside. Mario and Luigi could only gape at the houses and waterfalls as the guard chuckles. "Well, I have to get back to work. Good luck you two."

Mario smiles. "Thanks. Come Luigi, we should head to the castle."

Luigi was still in a daze but follows his brother as the two made to the path out of the village. Mario stops as he sees an all too familiar person waiting. "FAWFUL!!!"

Fawful turns at the sound of his name to see the brother heading his way. "Nnrrgh-GACK! That's a weird sound to make! Y-You again! You are the pair of fink-rats that swooped down with that Bowser that I hate!"

Mario smirks as Luigi prepares for a fight. Mario speaks. "Surprise, surprise. We have you now! What've you done with Prince Peasley?"

"Hmph! HMPH, I say to you! While I was busy with Peasley, you have been catching me! I HAVE FURY! But Cackletta has already begun smearing the butter of her next tasty plan over Beanbean Castle! Since you two cannot make it in time, I say to you that it is better never than late..."

Mario frowns as Luigi scratches his head in confusion. Fawful flies upwards and pushes a rock off a ledge. "SO HERE IS YOUR HAULTING PLACE!!!"

A boulder that looks like a huge guardian of somesort landed in front of them, blocking their path down the mountain. Fawful laughs one more time. "I HAVE FURY! Since you will not be shattering this stone, I laugh at you trying to climb down the mountain."

He then leaves as Mario shouts after him. "Come back here, coward! Give back Peach's voice!"

Mario stops and slumps to the ground in anger and exaustion as Luigi stares at his brother before speaking. "You know, I can't even understand half the things he says. Wouldn't spreading butter on a castle leave nothing but a very messy castle?"

Mario turns to stare at Luigi as Luigi smiles back while raising his eyebrows in a comical way. Finally the two brothers burst out in laughter. Mario finally calms down and smiles to Luigi. I'm glad Luigi came. He always finds a way to cheer me up. I just hope he can bear with this adventure. I don't want any harm to come to my little brother. Still, this adventure might actually be a good experience for him.

Luigi then holds his hand out towards his brother to help him up as they turn back to the village. "We might as well look for some hammers. I wish I had brought my hammer from home."

Mario and Luigi wander around town as they notice a group working to fix a bridge. They continue their search until they come across a house where they here clanging inside. The two walk inside to see two brothers with hammer-shaped heads trying to make a hammer. They seem to fail as the rock crumbled. The red one pants as he stares at the pebbles in defeat. "This...stone....just...ain't....gonna....do it....We can't make hammers no more...."

The green one glances at the door to see Mario and Luigi staring back. "What do you two think you're starin' at?"

Mario looks between them nods to Luigi. "We were wondering if you can make us some hammers."

"You want us to make you a hammer?"

The red one jumps up. "Hey! I know these two dudes! They're Mario and Luigi from the mushroom kingdom! The Jump and Hammer Kings!"

The green one's eyes widen as realization hit. You're so right, Sledge! I remember these guys! Why are a couple of celebrities like you bummin' around a place like this looking for hammers?"

Luigi and Mario tries to explain before Sledge raises his hand. "You don't have to tell us. Mallet and I fully understand. We would be happy you make hammers for you. We are professionals after all."

Mallet rubs his knuckles to his shirt." That's right. Pros. all the way. Problem is, is that we need Hoohoo Blocks from the top of the mountain for only these blocks are hard enough to turn into hammers."

Sledge drops his head somewhat. "Yes and with Blablanadon's sudden disappearance and our lack of jumping power, you see why we can't get to the top."

Mario and Luigi exchange glances and smile to each other. Mario and Luigi then show off their high jumping ability to the brothers. Mallet then slaps his forehead. "That's right! You two are jumpin' pros, ain't you?"

Sledge jumps with excitement. "So you're saying that you two will go to the top and get us some Hoohoo Blocks to make into hammers?"

"If you can hook us up with those blocks, we'll make you guys some special hammers."

"You scratch our backs, Bros., and we'll scratch yours!"

Mario and Luigi left the house to find the bridge was fully repaired. "I guess we have no choice now. Let's hurry Luigi."

Luigi nods as he follows his brother.

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Luigi pants as he jumps to a high ledge. He then hears his brother groan in frustration. "Looks like the spin jump won't cut it this time."

Luigi looks up to see the ledge was too far. In anger, Mario crushes an attacking Dry Bones under his feet. He then kicks a meanie beanie aside, and keeps walking 'til he reaches a fountain. Luigi was thirsty and begins to drink the water. He then realizes that his stomach was expanding but the water tasted so good. "Mountain springs have the most delicious water, eh Luigi? Stop drinking unless you want to ruin your thin figure. At the rate your going, your stomach will burst."

Luigi pulls away finally and spits some of the water out. Mario took his turn and had to agree with Luigi; the water tasted great. When he finally pulls away, he realizes that now he was fatter than Wario. His overalls and shirt were straining under his newfound weight and Luigi was rolling with laughter. Mario jumps causing the ground to shake and a rock to hit Luigi in the head. Luigi got the message and shuts up as Mario waddles past him. He then became frantic with realization and with his foot writes something in the sand for Luigi to read, who reads it out loud. "'Help!....I ....can't......spit it.....out! .....I .... can't... talk...and ...I...can .....barely....breath!' Ok, Mario! Don't panic and hold still!"

Luigi jumps on Mario's head as the water shoots straight out of his mouth and hits a burning statue that was three feet away. The fire dies and the statues sucks up smoke as a strange face on the mountain wall opens its mouth to unleash a small tornado. Mario pants with his hands on his knees as Luigi watches the tornados appearance. "Mario... I have an idea."

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Luigi and Mario land shakily as Luigi's plan of using the tornado to power the spin jump worked. Mario and Luigi laugh at the success and continue their climb until them come to a rather flat part of the mountain with some grass, flowers, and one or two trees around. Mario inspects the place. "This is a great place to rest bro."

Mario stops as his gaze picks up a beanbean girl with floor-length, brown hair and tattered dress that reaches her ankle. The sleeves were too long for her arms and she wore a tattered hat. She had scrolls laying about her feet and was singing a beautiful melody. Mario became lost in the song, almost hypnotized. He did not even notice as the ground races up to meet him.

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The girl jumps as she hears a thud and Luigi screaming his brother's name. The girl turns to see Luigi bent over the sleeping form of his brother, shaking his body rather harshly. "Oh dear! I'm so sorry! This my fault! I let myself go again and sang my favorite lullaby! For some reason, that always puts people to sleep!"

Luigi simply nods as he fusses over his brother who woke up ten minutes later. Mario's voice still sounds tired "S'up bro?"

Luigi sighs in relief as the girl laughs. She then holds her hand out to Luigi. "I'm Peako. Who might you two be?"