Hello again, readers!
Quick Author's Note:
I estimated that this story will have around 30 chapters.
I'm also trying a new speaking style I pick up from reading QuietBoyHood's Super Smash Bros fic 'Luigi's Conflict Quest.'
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Disclaimer: I do not own anything but the story idea.
Chapter 14:
Villains' Plan
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Toad Town;
Peach's Castle
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Once Mario was back on his feet, Peach suggested that they all move over to the dining area so they could discuss on matters further. Tea was passed around as an attempt to calm the nerves. Mario was given some Mushroom Tea to help recover his health while the rest of them had some Herb Tea.
"Tell us, Lady Cybele," said Toadsworth. "Where are you from? Obviously, you have traveled far."
Cybele took a sip of her tea before answering his question. "Yes, I have. I live in a small cottage in a forest far from here."
"What brings you to travel so far?" Peach asked.
"Simply put; the dark magician I mention earlier."
"Dark Magician?" Daisy questioned. "You mean Dimentio, right?"
Cybele nodded. "Correct. He appeared in my home a few months ago and had stolen something that belonged to me. I went after him of course, hoping to stop him and his evil plans, but in my old age I can only get so far on my own. That's why I came here, to find someone who can keep up with him."
"What did he steal?"
"A book,"
Peach frowned. "Why would he steal a book from you?"
"Because, princess, the book I process isn't a normal book; it's called the Book of Spell."
"Book of Spells?"
Cybele nodded and took another sip of her tea. "Yes. The book is very old, perhaps even older than the book of shadows, the Dark Prognosticus."
"How do you know about the Dark Prognosticus?" Mario questioned. The woman smiled.
"A good sorceress knows what she's dealing with, even if the magic out dates her." She laughed. "And besides, it's hard to not notice the Void destroy all worlds now, is it?"
Mario rubbed the back, knowing she had a point. "I guess you're right."
"So, wait a minute. Are you guys talking about that big black hole in the sky a few years back?" Daisy
Peach nodded. "It was one of our adventures. We had to save all worlds from being consumed by this thing called the Void by collecting all eight Pure Hearts."
"It was the first adventure we met Dimentio," said Mario "And…the only time Luigi was turned into Mr. L. By the way it ended, we thought it's be the last we seen of both of them."
"Well, obviously it's wasn't" Daisy
"And like last time, we most likely wouldn't know what's Dimentio is planning until last-minute." Peach
"Magic is mysterious and can be quite difficult to understand at times." said Cybele "However, if you tell me what you know about Dimentio, I might be able to help."
"Well…for one thing, he has my brother." Mario said sadly. "Somehow he's controlling him, without a Floro Sprout. I don't know how, but he mentioned something about a spell."
Cybele thought about for a moment. "There are many spells about controlling other beings; all of which differ from each other. But if the person's will is strong enough, he might be able to overcome it."
Mario nodded. He wasn't going to give up yet. He was going to try harder on reaching Luigi and freeing him from whatever spell Dimentio place on him.
"How about ghosts?" Daisy asked. "Dimentio also have this little ghost dog who is usually very friendly, but somehow he had changed him."
Cybele answered. "There is a spell or two within the book that works on ghosts. Fortunately, I remember a counter spell so I may be able to turn your ghost friend back to normal."
Daisy nodded, her hopes raised.
"If I may ask, Cybele. The jester had stolen a priceless gem that belonged to the Princess." said Toadsworth. "Do you know why Dimentio would be so interested in the princess' gem?"
"Yeah, he kept calling it the Gem of Form; what is that exactly?" Daisy
"Aah yes, I am well aware of the Gem of Form. It's a magical jewel with the power to give three-dimensional images a physical form."
"So… it makes holograms become solid?" Peach questioned.
"To the consent that you can physically touch it...yes. Although, it's a bit strange; the Gem of Form was originally placed in the Temple of Form many years ago. How is it that you had come to processing it?"
"It was given to my family as gift years ago, I simply inherit it. I was never aware of what it really was or how important it was."
"Do not blame yourself." said Cybele. "The temple owner must have given the gem to your family for safekeeping. After all, the gem by itself is just a normal gem; it's useless."
"Useless?" Mario frowned, confused. "If the gem is useless, then why would Dimentio steal it? It doesn't make sense."
Cybele sighed. "Actually, it does. The Gem of Form is useless by itself, but unless he has all three of the mystic items then it could be a powerful tool."
The others looked at her with uncertainty. "Tell us, Cybele, what mystical items are you speaking of?" Peach
"I speak of the three Artifacts of Creation. They date back to many years ago. Each one was little to no power unless used together." Cybele cast her head down in thought. "I believe Dimentio is collecting them in hopes of using the Construction Triangle."
"The Construction Triangle?"
Cybele nodded. "Yes. You see, there are three mystic artifacts in total; the Crystal of Dreams, the Gem of Form, and the Reality Glass. Separated all three of these items are useless, but together they are used to form the Construction Triangle. The Construction Triangle is an ancient, mystical platform that can activate the power of the artifacts and make any objects real or not, come true"
"So Dimentio wants to make something come real," said Toadsworth. "What could that sinister jester possibly want to become true?"
They thought about for a moment before both Mario and Peach gasped from sudden realization.
"The Chaos Heart!"
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Ending Notes:
The Book of Spells is a book that Cybele owned but was stolen by Bowser in "Mario and the Incredible Rescue".
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