Back with Mario, Sora and the others...

Petalburg (Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door)

"So, you made up your mind and you want to go with these guys?" Koopley asked Koops. "Yeah, these guys are really cool and they're...inspiring me to be brave." Koops replied. "Atta boy! But just remember this, you are my son and I always will love you." Koopley said.

"Koops, I hope you can return home in one piece." Koopie Koo said, causing Koops to blush. "Um, I'll be fine." Koops said as Koopie Koo smiled and kissed him on the cheek, while Koops heard chuckling from the guys behind him. "Oh shut up!" He exclaimed. "Ah young love." Goombella smiled.

"May I just add, that if something ever happens to you, you can always return home." Kroop said as Koops nodded. "Now, what are you standing here for? Go have that crazy adventure with Murphy and Sophie!" Kroop said as Sora facepalmed at this.

"Right, see ya later!" Koops said as he walked away with the others. "Um, mayor... his name is Sora, not Sophie." Koopie Koo told him. "Hmm? What's that? Did you say Sarah?" Kroop asked. "Oh never mind." Koopie Koo muttered.

Petal Meadows (Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door)

"Let's see...if I remember correctly, the Crystal Star will show the next Crystal Star on the map." Goombella said. "Well in that case, we should head back to the Thousand Year Door." Sora said as Mario nodded. "Wait, it's HOW old?!" Koops exclaimed in shock. "Good lord, I'm amazed it's still standing."

Suddenly, Mario and Sora's Mailbox SP went off. "I think we got something." Mario said as Sora nodded and they brought out their SPs to check out the email, while the others looked at them.

"Dear Mario, you won't believe what happened. I got kidnapped against my will against these creeps and SURPRISINGLY, it's not Bowser. I don't know where the hell I am, but their leader is so scary...even this grey haired dude wearing a black coat. Dude is SCARY for crying out loud! They also said they're looking for this Legendary treasure but we don't have it at all. I hope you get this treasure before they do, I don't know what will happen if they get it. – Love, Princess Peach

P.S. By we, I mean Kairi is with me as well. I never realized how sarcastic a Princess of Heart can get. What the heck is a Princess of Heart anyways? I'll probably ask her later." Mario read out loud.

"Grey haired dude with a black coat?" Goofy wondered. "Sounds familiar, but I don't know who it is." Donald said. "It could be someone we never met." Sora said as they closed the mailbox SPs.

"Well let's get going then." Mario said as they all nodded as they all walked to the warp pipe and jumped back in.

Rogueport Sewers (Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door)

Everyone jumped out and walked forward. "Man, I have never been in a sewer before." Koops said as he took a deep breath. "Yep, I'm not going to get used to that."

They all made their way, walking to the Thousand Year Door while talking with each other until they finally reached the door.

The Thousand Year Door (Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door)

"A thousand years old, and it's still painted red? I don't get it." Koops said as they walked to the pedestal. "Me neither, at least it's cool looking." Sora said. "More like ominous." Koops muttered.

Mario got on top of the pedestal and held the map up in the air, and then the lights shined bright. "Ooo, pretty! Blinding, but pretty." Koops said as Goombella giggled at this. "What?" "Oh nothing." She said. "We all think it's pretty, the way you just said it was just funny." Goofy said as Koops raised an eyebrow.

The map lowered itself to Mario as they went on the pedestal to take a look, as Koops picked up Goombella so she could see as well.

A huge tree popped up in the middle of the map as white leaves covered it. "What the heck? That's the biggest tree I've ever seen." Sora said. "Wonder where it leads." Mario wondered.

Professor Frankly (Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door)

"Hmm...This is interesting." Frankly said as they got back from the Thousand Year Door.

"According to this map, the next Crystal Star is at the Boggly Woods." "Boggly Woods?" Donald asked. "Yes, it is home to one of the biggest trees ever in the history of...ever. The Great Tree." Frankly said. "Sounds cool to me." Sora said.

"Oh! Mr. Frankly?" Koops said. "Yes? What is it, lad?" Frankly asked. "Earlier, Mario and Sora got an email from Peach saying that she and this Kairi princess girl got kidnapped by these bad guys and is held against their will. They also want the legendary treasure." Koops explained.

"Oh dear, this is trouble." Frankly said. "If that's the case, then you must get to the Boggly Woods first before they do. Who knows what might happen." He said. "Alright, I guess we're headed off then." Sora said.

"Wait! I forgot to tell you something. If I remember correctly, there are these little creatures in the Boggly Woods, but I can't remember what they're called. They might help you find the Crystal Star." Frankly said. "Thanks for the info. Later!" Mario waved as they all walked out of the door.

"Well I guess we have to go back down to the sewers then." Sora said as they nodded.

"HEY! BRO!" yelled a voice as they turned to see Luigi running up to them.

Laughter and Merriment (Kingdom Hearts II)

"Luigi? What are you doing here?" Mario asked. "I was just about to tell you that." Luigi said. "Hey, would you slow down?" asked a voice as Sora's eyes widened to see Riku catching up to Luigi.

"Riku? The heck are you doing here?" Sora asked. "Wasn't Luigi going to tell you?" "I was just about to." Luigi said.

"Alright, it all started when you left to visit Peach in this...dump." Luigi said.

Luigi ran like the wind after leaving his house. "Here I come, Waffle Kingdom!" Luigi exclaimed happily. "Hey! I thought you had a date!" A Toad yelled, watching Luigi running out of Toad Town, but obviously he didn't hear him. "I hope she won't get too mad." Toad said.

A few hours later...

Luigi fell to the ground in exhaustion after running for who knows how long. "Mama mia, I should've went to Hyrule and ask Link if I could take Epona." He muttered as he looked at the sky.

"Hey, you feeling alright?" asked a voice as Luigi looked up to see Riku walking up to him. "No, I feel fine after running for a few hours." He said sarcastically as Riku rolled his eyes, took out Way to the Dawn and casted Esuna on him, as Luigi jumped up and felt refreshed. "Whoa, I feel MUCH better!" He exclaimed and looked at Riku. "So who are you?"

"I'm Riku, and you are?" "Luigi." He said and then he looked at him. "So, where are you going?" "Waffle Kingdom." Riku explained. "Whoa, I'm heading there too!" Luigi exclaimed. "Seriously?"

"Yeah, I got this letter from the King of the Waffle Kingdom explaining how this princess named Éclair would be delighted to come to the kingdom because she's my number one fan." Luigi explained. "How about you?"

"I was taking a nap when I had this dream of said princess you mentioned. She said 'Riku, come to the Waffle Kingdom.' And suddenly, this map appeared in my mind and next thing I know, I'm headed off to the Waffle Kingdom." Riku explained.

"Wow. I wonder how she knows you." "Heck if I know, but I'm not going to say no to a princess, even if a certain princess is your best friend." Riku muttered to himself. "What was that?" Luigi asked. "Nothing, just talking to myself." Riku said. "Let's just get going to the Waffle Kingdom, I'm thinking we're almost there." He said.

A few minutes later...

"Welcome to the Waffle Kingdom!" Luigi read outloud, looking at a sign. "Well, they don't call it the Waffle Kingdom for nothing." Luigi said as they looked around the Kingdom. Waffle cones, waffles, you name it! "Suddenly, I'm craving ice cream." Riku said. "Me too, I could go for a milkshake." Luigi said.

"Welcome, my friends!" The king said as the duo looked at him. "My name is Crepe and...you came at a bad time." He said. "What's wrong?" Riku asked.

Villains of a Sort (Kingdom Hearts)

"Well, as soon as I sent you that letter and Éclair telepathically told you to come to the Waffle Kingdom... she's been kidnapped." He said. "Oh for crying out loud." Luigi muttered.

"She's been taken by the evil Chestnut King, and the only way to stop him is by Marvelous Compass pieces. Sadly, he spread them out everywhere. Luckily, he didn't get them all." Crepe said as he held out a piece. "This one just so happened to drop right next to me. The silly king didn't see this one." He said as he gave it to Luigi.

Luigi held it in his hand and then closed his eyes as Riku and Crepe looked at him. "I know where the next piece is." He said. "You do?" Riku asked.

"Yes, it's at a place called Rumblebump Volcano." He said. "Oh! That's at the Pudding Continent!" Crepe exclaimed as he looked at the duo. "Will you rescue the princess?" He asked.

Sora's theme (Kingdom Heart II)

"Like I would say no." Luigi said. "I'm in." Riku said. "Alright, you go rescue Éclair for the GOOD OF THE KINGDOM! And destroy the Chestnut King for us." He said as the two nodded and walked off together.

Rogueport (Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door)

"And that's basically how we got here." Luigi said. "Wow, cool." Sora said.

"Luigi, we need to leave. The boat is going to leave soon." Riku told him. "Oh! Alright. See you guys later!" Luigi waved.

"Wait, Luigi!" Mario said, grabbing his attention. "Did you forget something when you left?" He asked. "Hmm...nope." Luigi said. "Alright then." Mario said as Riku and Luigi ran off.

"Well, let's go to the Boggly Woods." Sora said as they nodded and walked back to the pipe.

Meanwhile...at some fancy Italian restaurant in the Mushroom Kingdom...

Roxas (Kingdom Hearts II)

Daisy was waiting for Luigi outside the restaurant, looking at her watch.

"Miss Daisy, I am terribly sorry, but we're all out of seats for couples." A Toad waiter said as he noticed tears falling down her cheeks. "Hey, Luigi will come soon, he probably planned a picnic or something." Toad said as he walked back in.

"Luigi..." Daisy said as more tears ran down her cheeks.

Poor Daisy.