Author's Note: Here we are with episode 1 of Ricco Harbor!

Super Mario Sunshine Adventure

Episode 1: Gooper Blooper Breaks Out

"So, how are we going to get there without a boat or anything?" Sonic questioned Mario as Mario just finished breaking all of the crates in another game, quickly earning a Shine Sprite. The two males had been debating on how they were going to get to Pinna Island to save the girls, but they haven't come up with anything so far. There was a large red thing that was over there where the girls were taken that looked like it might be able to catapult something very far, but they were unsure if it was working or not.

Mario shrugged as they sauntered through Delfino Plaza. He was very worried about the girls, but knew that nothing incredibly serious would happen to them. Besides, he always ended up rescuing the princess in the end. Still, that didn't stop him from being concerned and worried. This wasn't Bowser he was dealing with this time, he thought. This was some kind of ireful imposter set out to destroy his life.

"I don't know yet, Sonic, but I'm sure they'll be fine until we reach them," Mario informed his friend as they walked towards the hut-like building that had emerged a while ago when he and Sonic battled that black Polluted Piranha Plant. The giant M in glowing graffiti was displayed across it, shining brightly and waiting for someone to enter it. "Let's continue cleaning up the island until we reach Pinna Island. Don't worry too much, Sonic."

Sonic glanced at the plumber and ruminated on his words before nodding his head. "You know, you're right, Mario! Worrying and sulking isn't going to help the situation at all! Gotta keep my chin up and remain positive!" he exclaimed with a smile playing on his face.

"That's right!" yipped Mario.

Sonic then frowned as they stopped in front of the glowing graffiti M. "There is something bothering me though," he mentioned.

"And what's that?" questioned Mario, curiosity coloring his tone.

"Amy was acting kind of weird the last time I saw her," Sonic revealed while putting his eyes on Mario. "When I asked what was up she didn't want to talk about it."

Mario cocked his head to the side in wonderment. "That is weird."

"Tell me about it!"

"But there's no point in dwelling on it at the moment!" Mario piped up, gesturing towards the glowing M next to them. "Let's head on in and see what's on the other side. Who knows? There might be more goop to clean up or the imposter might be there or something…"

"But wouldn't he be on Pinna Island like FLUDD said?" the blue hedgehog shot back.

"That is correct," FLUDD spoke up after a long while of not saying anything at all. "But it is possible that the imposter has them trapped on Pinna Island while he runs around the whole island causing a catastrophe."

"So true!" said Mario.

Sonic held up his hands. "Fine, fine…"

"Let's-a go!"

Then the two very heroic individuals departed from Delfino Plaza, heading on into the M. They got pulled inside like many times before when they had been getting through Bianco Hills. Now they were getting tugged into Ricco Harbor!

Once they arrived, the scent of fish and salty sea filled their noses and they could see lots of machinery up ahead. It was like one big construction zone up ahead. There was nothing fascinating about Ricco Harbor and it was quite small, smaller than Bianco Hills. Still, the hedgehog and plumber had a lot to explore there.

"So this is Ricco Harbor?" Sonic observed, mildly interested in the place, but itching for some action. "Where's all the goop and stuff?"

Mario found an "M" slathered onto a wall and he got rid of it with FLUDD, getting a Blue Coin afterwards. "I'm sure we'll end up finding it eventually, Sonic…" the plumber commented after a moment of silence.

"Right."

Mario suddenly flipped backwards, landing on the roofs of some small houses (at least, that's what he thought it was) and spraying another M that was located on a wall. He received a Blue Coin from it and then he jumped right off, landing stylishly back on the ground. Sonic had watched the whole ordeal with his arms folded, shaking his head.

"You are such a showoff, Mario…"

"I am not!"

"Yes, you are."

Huffing, Mario turned away from the blue hedgehog and was about to walk further into Ricco Harbor, but was halted in his tracks by someone that caught his eye. This someone was currently washing her hands in a rectangular pool of clear blue water. There was a concerned expression coloring her facial features, but Mario knew her!

"Hey, Mario, do you think they serve seafood around here or something?" Sonic questioned Mario absentmindedly, not noticing that Mario was staring at someone.

Mario did not reply.

"Hey, Mario?" Sonic turned around and finally noticed that Mario wasn't paying any attention to him whatsoever. "Mario, are you listening?" the hedgehog waved a hand in front of the plumber's face, but got no reaction whatsoever.

Frowning, Sonic poked the guy. "Mario, hello? Are you in shock or something?" the blue hedgehog asked him in confusion. "Look, I know Ricco Harbor is nice and everything, but it really isn't all that glorious to make you go into shock!"

Mario still did not answer.

"FLUDD, I'm starting to get worried," Sonic commented. "What's wrong with Mario?!"

FLUDD responded immediately, "Mario's attention seems to be captured by that woman over there."

"Huh? Where?"

"Over there…"

Sonic darted his gaze all around before finding the person that Mario was staring at. It was a very beautiful woman with lavender colored eyes, long and flowing burgundy hair, and pale skin. She was also tall and had large and slanted eyes with long, defined eyelashes and eyebrows that were dark, curvy, and thin out as they extended. She wore a lot of makeup, violet eye shadow, red lipstick, and nail polish. The ravishing woman was dressed in a long red dress that was torn and tattered at the bottom, black high heels, golden earrings, and a bracelet on her left wrist.

Sonic was highly intrigued. "Who is that?"

Surprisingly, Mario replied, "That's…Pauline…"

"Pauline? Who is she to you?" Sonic wanted to know as he watched this Pauline woman wipe her wet hands on her red dress, a concerned expression crossing her features. "How in the world do you know her?!"

FLUDD responded to this question this time, obviously knowing everything about Mario ever since scanning him the first time they had met. "Pauline used to be Mario's love interest and now is his ex-girlfriend. The used to be in a romantic relationship together, but are now just close friends."

Sonic was completely blown away by the news…literally. The hedgehog stumbled back as if a sudden breeze pushed against him. "WHAT?!"

"It's the truth," FLUDD said.

Mario's face was extremely red after FLUDD had given Sonic this information. "Why'd you have to tell him that, FLUDD?! It wasn't any of your business…!" the plumber squeaked loudly, embarrassed.

"I apologize…"

Sonic grabbed Mario's arm and tugged on it violently, almost dislocating it. With his other hand, he frantically pointed at Pauline who was now sauntering over to them. "She used to be your GIRLFRIEND?!" the blue hedgehog babbled loudly. "You and her?! YOU and HER…TOGETHER?!"

"Yes, Sonic! Sheesh!" Mario snapped, wanting the hedgehog to release his arm.

Sonic was still freaking out. "YOU USED TO HAVE A GIRLFRIEND?!"

"Let go of my arm!"

"You used to be with THAT?!"

"Yeah! GOSH!"

"HOLY MACARONI WITH EXTRA CHEESE AND BREAD ON THE SIDE!"

"Why are you so surprised?! You have a girlfriend!"

"The heck are you talking about?!"

"Amy's your girlfriend! So there!"

"Hold up! Amy is NOT and NEVER will be my girlfriend!"

"Whatever. Now let go of my-"

"Um, excuse me," a new voice joined in the conversation/argument/debate, reluctant and a little puzzled. "I hope I'm not interrupting anything, but…"

Sonic and Mario turned away from each other to face the pretty woman, Pauline, who was now standing in front of them, taller than both of them. The two males just stared at her for a very long moment before Mario shook his head and put on a smile.

"Pauline, it's been a while!" Mario talked cheerfully, the smile never leaving his face. "You weren't interrupting anything! Don't worry about it!"

A smile spread across Pauline's face and she nodded, quickly pulling Mario into a tight embrace, which Mario was completely shocked about. However, he kindly returned the hug before parting.

"It's really great to see you again, Mario," Pauline admitted pleasantly. "It's been awfully too long."

"You're telling me!" Mario agreed.

Pauline suddenly put her attention on Sonic who was just watching them and trying not to be noticed. "And who is your friend here? I've never seen anyone like him before."

Sonic zipped over to her with his amazing speed, obviously showing off. "The name's Sonic! Sonic the Hedgehog!" Sonic introduced himself. "I'm the fastest thing alive!"

"Wow!" Pauline was instantly fascinated.

"I know. I'm awesome," Sonic struck a pose.

Mario rolled his eyes and then questioned, "Pauline, what are you doing on Isle Delfino?"

"I came here on vacation, but it looks like it's ruined!" Pauline responded immediately, a frown jumping onto her facial features. "Something strange is happening around here! There are large and disgusting messes wherever I go! Just a little bit ago, I found a massive big black mess over there further down," the pretty lady pointed behind her at all of the construction and whatnot. "It's pretty messy over there!"

"We better explain to her what's going on, Mario," Sonic informed his companion.

"You're right," commented Mario.

[Later…]

"…and that's that!" Mario finished the whole story, his hands waving about wildly.

Pauline had listened to every word that exited Mario's mouth and escaped Sonic's mouth. "That's horrible! Who would do such a thing?"

"That imposter!" Sonic scowled in reply.

"Yeah!" Mario put in.

Pauline shook her head and then put her hands on her hips, a determined expression touching her features. "Well, I can't just stand by and let this happen. I'm going to help you both!" she announced firmly.

"HUH?!" Sonic and Mario were both astonished and were really not expecting this.

"Yeah! I'm going to help you guys!" Pauline responded, nodding her head. "I know I may not look much, but I'm sure I could be of some assistance!"

"You could get hurt…" Mario trailed.

Sonic rested an elbow on Mario's shoulder and chortled. "Come on, Mario, let your girlfriend join us on our epic adventure! It's no big deal!"

"She's not my girlfriend…" Mario muttered, irked.

"Ex-girlfriend," Sonic chuckled, correcting himself.

Mario breathed out a heavy sigh, shoving Sonic off of him before giving Pauline a smile. "Of course you can join us, Pauline! We need all the help we can get!"

"Thank you!" Pauline exclaimed.

"Oh, you have to meet FLUDD too!" Sonic told the lady, pointing at the device on Mario's back. "This is FLUDD, he's great at helping us out!"

Pauline wended over and poked the device curiously. "Well, it's nice to meet you, FLUDD. I'm Pauline."

"A pleasure to meet you as well, Pauline," talked FLUDD.

"Wow, it's so weird that Mario had an ex-girlfriend," Sonic murmured thoughtfully. "But not as weird as SHADOW having a girlfriend! I mean, that's just crazy!"

"I know right!" Mario blurted out.

Pauline was perplexed about what the two males were going on about, but decided not to ask. "So, I can show you where the big black mess is at."

"Sure thing, Mario's girlfriend," Sonic snickered.

"She's NOT my girlfriend, Sonic!" Mario growled out, ireful and annoyed. "Now would you shut up about that already? Geez! Sheesh! Gosh!"

Sonic laughed.

Pauline started leading the way, almost giggling in amusement at the two of them. They were funny to her. She felt as if she could become great friends with Sonic too, like she was with Mario.

There was now a large gate in front of them with enemies slithering along it. They looked dangerous and the three individuals did NOT want to find out what they were capable of whatsoever.

So, anyway, Pauline led them all the way to the goopy mess that was spilling over the edge and into the beautiful water below, polluting it completely. During the way there, Mario had found and obtained a couple of more Blue Coins. Also, they had a LOT of gate climbing to do as well. If they hadn't used the gates that were in the air then they would have never made it across to the goopy mess.

Suddenly, they were assaulted by small Bloopers that spat out black goop. The first one caught Sonic in the face with that putrid stuff. Sonic instantly freaked and got out of control with his water abilities, splashing everyone and everything with it, leaving Pauline and Mario soaked.

"Heh…sorry about that, guys!" Sonic apologized, face now clean from the nasty gunk.

"Don't worry about it," Mario sighed.

Pauline flashed the speedster a grin. "No worries. That was actually quite refreshing. It's hot out here!"

"Heh, no problem," Sonic gave her a thumbs up before Spin Dashing into one of the Bloopers, quickly destroying it. Right after that, he unleashed a Sonic Wind unto another, watching as it fell over the edge and into the water below. "Too easy, piece of cake!"

Mario got in on the action by using FLUDD to spray one of the Bloopers. It tumbled backwards and then was met with Mario's feet as he came down upon it. The Blooper was instantly squashed underneath Mario's shoes and it was defeated.

As Pauline watched Sonic and Mario take out the mini Bloopers, she wished she could do something to help, but there wasn't much she could do at the moment. When the heroes were through with the little Bloopers they all approached some colorful crates, seeing black goop seeping out from underneath it. Plus, there was some kind of weird tentacle sticking out of it.

"Well, I don't want to do it, but it looks like we have to pull that tentacle out from there and see what's causing this goopy mess," Sonic scanned the area, hesitant.

Mario took it upon himself to walk over and grab a hold of the tentacle, tugging on it hard and mercilessly. Sonic and Pauline watched in silence, wondering what was going to happen.

Suddenly, the tentacle jerked out of Mario's grasp and slithered back into the colorful crates. The crates started to crack and then something massive burst out of it, flying up into the air. Everyone looked up as it began to descend downwards upon them.

"Holy fish sticks!" Mario yawped.

"That thing's HUGE!" caterwauled Sonic.

"Um…shouldn't we move?" Pauline uneasily suggested, giving the boys a worried look.

It was too late.

The giant thing landed right in front of them, causing them to fly back a few feet away. When the three interesting characters picked themselves up off of the ground, they realized that the creature was basically a larger form of a Blooper with a cork in its mouth.

Now it was fighting time!

Moving forward rather quickly, Gooper Blooper raised its long and threatening tentacles and slammed it down on Sonic and Mario who were not prepared for the sudden attack. Sonic was on his stomach while Mario was on his side.

"Okay, that hurt!" groaned Sonic.

"You can say that again!" moaned Mario.

"Goodness, are you two okay?!" Pauline demanded to know, hands flying to her mouth in shock and concern.

Wanting to impress the pretty lady, Sonic rapidly jumped to his feet and evaded another tentacle that tried to slap him. He jumped up into the air and then slammed his foot down into it, flattening it against the ground.

"Why don't you try pulling it off from the Blooper's body, Sonic?" FLUDD asked the blue hedgehog, giving out a suggestion on how to fight Gooper Blooper.

"GOOD IDEA!"

The fastest thing alive reached out and grabbed the flattened tentacle, yanking on it good and hard until it was decapitated! The overgrown Blooper squealed behind the cork in its mouth when that happened and it wriggled about in pain.

"Excellent!" Pauline cheered from the sidelines. "Do the rest of them like that!"

Mario had gotten to his feet a few minutes ago and realized that the large Blooper only had three tentacles left on its body. The plumber moved forward and squirted water in the thing's face, cleaning the black gunk off of it and stunning it for a few seconds. Gooper Blooper came down with its tentacles again and Mario simply dodged them and stepped on one of them, Sonic doing the same from beside him.

As one, the plumber and hedgehog grabbed the tentacles and pulled with all their might until the tentacles came off. The Blooper squealed like a pig as its dislocated tentacles squirmed on the ground in front of everyone.

"UGH! They're still moving!" Sonic flipped.

"I think I'm gonna be sick…" Mario held his belly with both hands.

"Do people actually EAT these things?!" Sonic questioned as he spun out of the way of the last tentacle that was attached to the giant Blooper.

"I hear Piantas do!" Pauline belted out from where she stood, grinning.

Sonic's face turned green and he waved his hand in a reckless manner, summoning the water from the fountain nearby and accidentally splashing Pauline with it who gasped in surprise and mild irritation.

"Whoops…my bad!" remarked Sonic. "I still haven't learned to fully control that kind of power yet!"

Pauline sputtered, arms folded. "Whatever…"

"HIYAH!" Mario Ground Pounded into the final tentacle and flattened it to the ground like he did the others. After that, he grabbed it and pulled it off of the Blooper with complete ease, flinging the squirming thing to the side without a care.

"Leave the rest to moi!" Sonic chortled as he dashed forward with his awesome speed, grasping the cork in the Blooper's mouth and running backwards quickly, pulling on it. The Blooper squirmed and shrieked as this happened.

However…

The cork slipped from Sonic's hands and slammed into Gooper Blooper's face. Instantly, the overgrown beast was outraged and it leapt into the air, growing four more tentacles and spitting out black goop at everyone.

"My fur!"

"My overalls!"

"My hair!"

Everyone was covered in the sticky mess!

Huffing in annoyance, Sonic ducked from a tentacle assault. He stepped on the tentacle with his foot and then pulled it off of the Blooper, tossing the wriggling tentacle off to the side somewhere.

"This is getting a little out of hand!" commented Mario as he got back into the action, ignoring his dirty clothes for now. He stepped on two tentacles this time as they pounded into the ground.

Sonic ran over and grabbed one. "You're telling me!"

Mario nodded and grabbed the other one. "Right!"

Then both of them pulled and yanked on the tentacles, jerking the things off and throwing them elsewhere.

"You almost got him!" Pauline offered encouragement as she tried to get the nasty gunk out of her hair and clothes. She was trembling because of how disgusting it was.

Sonic flashed Pauline a grin while Mario gave her a thumbs up. Sonic took care of the last tentacle and then Mario moved forward and grabbed the cork in the monster's mouth, pulling with all the strength he could muster.

When Mario let go of it, the cork slammed back into the Blooper's face and Gooper Blooper went flying! It howled like a horrible banshee before splashing into the murky water below, disappearing.

Through with that scene, a Shine Sprite appeared in the spot where Gooper Blooper used to be!

"Yo, Mario!" Sonic breathed. "A Shine Sprite!"

"A Shine Sprite?" Pauline said softly, walking over to the beautiful object with eyes. "So this is what they look like? It's so pretty!"

"I've never described it like that…" trailed Mario.

Pauline reached out and touched the Shine Sprite, grabbing it firmly with her hands. However, as soon as she did, dizziness overcame her and she swayed, falling to the ground and instantly passing out.

Sonic and Mario instantly freaked.

"PAULINE!"

Author's Note Again: If you don't know who Pauline is, then I suggest looking her up. :)