Author's Note: Here is episode 4! Thanks for the review, Eon The Lost!

Super Mario Sunshine Adventure

Episode 4: Red Coins of Windmill Village

Mario landed on his feet and removed his cap, smoothing back his hair before putting his hat back on top of his head. Sonic was right next to him, letting out a yawn and blinking a few times in weariness. He appeared to be a little drowsy. However, his emerald green eyes widened when he spotted FLUDD occupying Mario's back again!

"FLUDD!" Sonic exclaimed, shocked. "How'd you get back on Mario's back without us noticing? Did that imposter somehow do this when we arrived back in Bianco Square?"

"I am unsure," responded FLUDD in a quiet tone. "I cannot recall what took place."

Mario was flummoxed, but jubilant that FLUDD was back with them safe and sound. "Well, I guess it really doesn't matter how you got back! As long as you're safe and away from that imposter, I'm good."

FLUDD was touched by the plumber's words.

"SOOOOONNNIIIIIC!"

Sonic didn't have enough time to run away and was tackled to the ground by none other than Amy Rose and she was dressed in a swimsuit. Sonic grunted when his back hit the ground with Amy on top of him. He groaned and desperately tried to escape the pink hedgehog's clutches as she tried to plant kisses all over his face. Sonic looked absolutely freaked out as this happened and he placed his palm onto Amy's face, pushing her face away from him while begging for help.

However, he went unseen as Peach approached them from the sand, leaving Baby Daisy and Baby Peach with Toadsworth and the Toads that had all returned from their walk. "It's good to see that you're back, Mario! I hope everything went well?" she commented.

"Sure, everything turned out okay in the end," Mario answered her with a nod of his head, giving her a kind smile. "We were met with some obstacles, but we managed to overcome them. It wasn't too bad. So, how're you feeling, princess?"

"Still disappointed about how everything turned out," Peach breathed out a sigh, shaking her head and wearing a sullen expression. "I think this is all my fault, you know? I shouldn't have ever brought you along to Isle Delfino with me."

Mario gave her a surprised look. "But I wanted to come! It's not your fault, Peach!"

Peach looked unconvinced.

"Peach, how could you say that? Of course none of this is your fault!" Sonic burst out, finally shoving Amy off of him and sending her to the ground. He bounced to his feet and jogged over to Peach and Mario. "It's not your fault that some loser decided to impersonate Mario and get the island dirty!"

"It's not?" Peach perked up a little.

"Of course not!" put in Mario, shaking his head. "You had nothing to do with this, Peach! I promise that when all of this is over, we'll have a real vacation!"

"Really?" Peach appeared hopeful.

"Yes, really. I promise," caterwauled Mario.

Peach smiled a little. "Thanks…"

"No problem, princess."

Sonic stretched and paid no attention to Amy who was currently glaring at him with narrowed eyes, her hands balled into fists at her sides. She was really upset and hurt that Sonic shoved her away like that!

"Anyway, it's getting dark and I'm beat from all of that adventuring," Sonic told his friends through a weary yawn, drowsy and all. "Even adventurers need sleep!"

Amy's expression softened when Sonic's words entered her ears. However, she was still hurt by Sonic shoving her away like that and putting all of his attention on Peach instead. It was like he didn't pay attention to her whatsoever. It made her sad inside, but she didn't display her negative feelings at all and remained her usual bubbly self.

"Yeah, but where are you going to sleep?" Peach questioned Sonic. "The boat to the hotel isn't even running! Everything is a disaster!"

Sonic looked at her. "Well, we could stay at that motel that was around here somewhere. You know, the one we stayed at while Mario was in his jail cell."

"Oh yeah!"

So, without any more words, Mario and Sonic walked to the motel and entered it, getting inside and quickly getting a room for a few coins. Peach and everyone else decided to stay back behind. Mario and Sonic had gotten a room with two beds and, when they saw the beds, they both crashed into them.

"This feels nice! I've been waiting for this!" remarked Sonic as he allowed his head to rest into the pillows. "I'm so tired! Sheesh!"

"So am I," Mario muttered while staring up at the ceiling. "I have a feeling that we're not even halfway through our adventure yet."

Sonic nodded and totally agreed with his red-capped companion. "Yeah. Makes me wonder if we'll run into anybody else we know of in the future."

"We probably will."

"Yeah. Anyway, let's get some sleep."

"Okay," said Mario as he got comfortable on his bed. He pulled a blanket over his body and shut his eyes, releasing a sigh. "See you tomorrow, Sonic. Goodnight, FLUDD."

"Goodnight, Mario, FLUDD…" Sonic went out like a light after his sentence was out.

Mario fell asleep soon after, allowing sleep to take him and carry him off to dreamland. FLUDD was silent for a long moment, wondering what it was like to sleep. After a moment, he whispered,

"…goodnight, Mario, Sonic."

[The next day…]

Sonic and Mario quickly ate breakfast and were now ready to continue their adventure in Bianco Hills. "I wonder what's next," talked Sonic as he and Mario trekked back to Bianco Square to where the Grand Pianta Statue was at.

"SONIC!"

At the sound of Amy's voice, Sonic released an annoyed groan and Mario snickered at Sonic's change of behavior. Amy came running towards them from an unknown location, holding some kind of bracelet in her hand.

"Amy, I don't feel like dealing with you right now," Sonic told her firmly. "Mario and I still have to catch that imposter in Bianco Hills!"

Amy was vexed by Sonic's attitude and she glared at him, putting the bracelet into her pocket, deciding not to give it to her hero after all because of the way he just spoke to her. "Fine! Goodbye then!" Hurt, Amy spun on her heels and stomped away furiously.

"I think she's mad…" Mario trailed.

"You think?" questioned Sonic sarcastically.

Mario shrugged.

Through with that, Sonic and Mario traveled back to Bianco Hills from the statue. When they appeared back at that beautiful place, a blue Pianta began talking to them, the one from the first time that they were there.

"You know, you both are the only two people who visit me over and over…" the blue Pianta talked genuinely. "It's kind of nice, really."

"Aw…" Sonic smiled.

"Yeah, well, we won't be here for long!" remarked Mario, grabbing Sonic's wrist and pulling him along. "Come on, Sonic! Let's continue our search!"

Sonic pulled his wrist out of Mario's grasp and found a Red Coin out of the blue. He picked it up and pocketed it, frowning. "You know, for some strange and unfathomable reason, I think we have to collect eight Red Coins…"

"How do you know that?" asked Mario, eyebrows raised in question.

"Just a feeling. I mean, why else would this Red Coin be lying around for?" Sonic queried. "Do you even know what these are for besides the Blue Coins?"

Mario shook his head. "No. No, I don't."

"Then I believe my theory is correct! Let's do this!"

Totally agreeing with his blue comrade, the plumber jumped up onto the white rope that was dangling about. He bounced up and down onto it until he got as high as he could. Then, without warning, he flipped off of the rope and landed on a wall, running along it. Sonic stayed behind because he couldn't stand on the tightrope without falling over. Mario thought it was kind of weird that Sonic wasn't able to keep his balance on a piece of rope but was able to grind on railings!

Peering outwards as he continued along the road towards a Red Coin, he could see some type of harbor from afar. Mario had a feeling that they'd be venturing there soon. Reaching the Red Coin, Mario grabbed and added that to the Red Coin he had already collected. Now he had two of them.

When he made it to the end of the wall, Mario came across a Pokey that just burst out of the ground. It squealed and tried to squish him with its head. Mario leapt out of the way and then jumped up, stepping on it. It popped and was defeated, allowing Mario to snag a Blue Coin.

Jumping onto a platform, Mario found a red box, which he opened without hesitation. He pulled out a Rocket Nozzle and it was an attachment for FLUDD! Giddy and eager, Mario attached it to FLUDD and wondered how to use it.

"You've located my Rocket Nozzle," commented FLUDD. "Just hold onto the trigger to build up power in the Rocket Nozzle and launch!"

"Alright, FLUDD!" the plumber did as he was told holding down on the trigger on FLUDD and building up power. When he released, Mario was sent flying up into the air really high! Mario let out a cheer of jolliness as this happened. He splashed down into the water below and started swimming back to shore, a large smile coloring his facial features.

Sonic was there waiting for him, arms folded. "Yo, Mario!" the hedgehog barked impatiently. "I found all of the Red Coins except for one. We need one more! Also, I found a Blue Coin," he held out the Blue Coin towards Mario.

Mario snagged it from him and pocketed it. "Nice!"

"So I see you found yourself a new ability, huh, FLUDD?" Sonic questioned the device on Mario's back, observing the Rocket Nozzle that was attached to FLUDD.

"It is merely one of my attachments," replied FLUDD.

"An awesome one!" blurted Sonic. "I saw how high you and Mario went!"

Anyway, Mario and Sonic did a little backtracking to find the eighth and final Red Coin. After finding it and putting it away with the rest of the Red Coins, a Shine Sprite made itself known and appeared on top of a very high platform with tightropes connecting to it that were also attached to other towering platforms.

"How on earth are we going to get up there?!" gaped Sonic as he stared.

"With FLUDD of course!" Mario announced with a grin. "Grab onto me!"

Complying, the blue hedgehog grabbed onto Mario's arm and Mario pulled down on the trigger on FLUDD, holding it there so the power could build up. When Mario released, they went rocketing up towards the sky.

"YAHOOOOOOO!" cheered Sonic enthusiastically as they went up and up.

Mario laughed and hoped that his hat wouldn't fly off during the process. They landed safely on the platform next to the Shine Sprite and Mario wasted no time in grabbing it. He did a pose and Sonic did one too. After that, they were transported back to Bianco Square…

When they arrived back in Bianco Square, Peach, Amy, the babies, Toads, and Toadsworth were all standing around as usual. Peach held her umbrella while the Toads kept the babies busy. Toadsworth was busy drinking a smoothie.

"You two are back!" exclaimed Peach beatifically, smiling fondly at the two individuals. "How splendid!"

"Yeah, we're back, but we didn't find the imposter yet," Sonic muttered while shaking his head. "I have a feeling that he's still hiding somewhere in Bianco Hills!"

Mario nodded from beside him. "Yeah! We have to go back there."

"Already?" asked Amy, wending over.

Sonic glanced at her. "Yep."

"But the good thing is that Sonic and I have found five Shine Sprites so far!" Mario declared rather proudly, happy about their achievements.

"Well, that's great news, I must say," said Toadsworth.

"We should get going now," Sonic yawped, walking back over to the statue and standing in front of the glowing M. He was itching to get back into the adventure.

Mario was pretty much ready too. "Yeah."

"Be careful, you two," Amy huffed, frowning in Sonic's direction.

"Come back safely," added Peach.

"Don't we always?" Sonic retorted with a wink before getting sucked into the M. Mario gave everyone else a wave before also getting pulled into the glowing M.

Here they go again!