Chapter 19: A Blast from The Past
It was getting darker on the Luma Starship, even for outer space. There were no stars visible in the sky or even the sun. And it kept looking scarier the further they went. The Toad Brigade and the Luma's were huddled and quivering around Robobot as they used its headlights as a lamp. Eventually, Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Kirby, Sonic, and Ty returned with another Power Star.
Lubba- So, how was your trip to the Slimy Spring Galaxy?
Sonic- Water…and lots of it…
Sly- Again with the water!
Mario- It's not just that. All the galaxies look like they've suffered greatly. The Melty Monster Galaxy already looked like it had been destroyed, The Clockwork Ruins Galaxy looked like it hadn't seen the sun for weeks, the Flash Black Galaxy looked like it was crumbling apart, and the Slimy Spring Galaxy looked completely abandoned.
Ty- It's as if all life has left this entire part of space.
Tails- Well, we found one last galaxy. And it appears to be the healthiest one.
Luigi- Really?
Sly- It's called the Throwback Galaxy. And according to what the Toad Brigade has told us, it should be very familiar to Mario.
(Throwback Galaxy)
Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Kirby, Sonic, and Ty arrived in this Galaxy that actually resembled an old level from Super Mario 64.
Mario- I can't believe it! This looks exactly like the Whomp Castle!
Sonic- Whomp Castle?
Mario- During one of my oldest adventures, I came to a place called Whomp Castle and this galaxy matches it in every detail. From the shape and size to the enemies' locations.
Ty- I think I did read about this place during one of your old adventures.
Kirby- Then you must know your way around.
Mario- For the most part. I don't know if anything has been changed from the original.
Sonic- Why is this place called Whomp Castle?
Luigi- Because of all the Whomps.
Sonic- And a Whomp is?
Then they heard something stomping around in the upper areas. When they looked up, they saw these hug brick monsters stomping around up top.
Yoshi- That Whomp.
They started by climbing up the slop near the beginning that had some moving platforms. Then Mario and the others had to climb up a stairway while avoiding falling Thwomps. Then they had to cross a rotating wooden bridge over a pool of water, but Mario informed Sonic the water was as shallow as his feet. Once they all got to the top, there was this big Whomp stomping around. When it saw Mario and the others it tried to jump on them, but they dodged it too easily. Then Mario and Luigi ground pounded on its back and turned the Whomp into gravel.
Mario- That's strange. The Power Star showed up the last time I beat the large Whomp. Why didn't it this time?
Suddenly, the roof of the castle turned into a trap door and it opened underneath them.
Mario- Oh shit…
Then Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Kirby, Sonic, and Ty fell down the trap door and onto another platform located underneath the castle. Then this really huge Whomp suddenly appeared.
King Whomp- It makes me so mad! We build your houses, your castle, your…Aaargh! I'm tired of this speech. Let's see you try and ground pound the King Whomp again! Aaargh!
Luigi- Again?!
Mario- So he's the same Whomp I crushed to get the Power Star last time. Who would've thought.
King Whomp tried to jump on Mario and the others, but they dodged like the previous Whomp. However, after King Whomp landed on the ground, the ground shook and they were unable to move their bodies.
Sonic- Hey! W-w-wha-at g-g-ggoing o-o-on-n…
Ty- Sh-sh-shock-wa-wa-wave-ve ma-a-ate…r-r-real-ly ba-ad one toooooo…
While they were all shaken up, King Whomp tried to jump on Mario and Luigi again. Luckily, Sonic managed to stop his shacking and dash Mario and Luigi out of there in time. At least until the shockwave stunned him again. But Mario and Luigi weren't effected this time, because they were being carried by Sonic that time.
Sonic- N-n-not agai-ain…*-*-**-***…
Luigi- I guess it would make it hard to run with King Whomp constantly rocking the house. Where's DK when you need him.
Then Kirby saw some of the gravel that was once the Whomp they beat earlier and got an idea.
Kirby- Maybe we should try fighting rock with rock.
Then Kirby inhaled it and turned into Stone Kirby.
Stone Kirby- POYO!
King Whomp jumped into the air and everyone got out of the way. However, Stone Kirby turned into his stone form before King Whomp landed on the ground again. Like before, the shockwave stunned Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Sonic, and Ty. But Stone Kirby was unphased as he changed back from his stone form.
Stone Kirby- It worked! My stone form blocked the impact of the shockwave! Now for a ground pound of my own. POYO!
Then Stone Kirby jumped above the King Whomp's back and turned into his stone form again, landing on the King Whomp's back. When Stone Kirby slammed into his back, King Whomp began falling apart.
King Whomp- ****! Crushed again! I'm just a stepping stone after all…
After King Whomp fell to pieces, the Power Star appeared from what remained of King Whomp.
(Back on the Luma Starship)
Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Kirby, Sonic, and Ty returned with the Power Star they got from Throwback Galaxy.
Mario- That was much harder than expected.
Sonic- I think I need an aspirin. My head is still shaking.
Tails- Sonic, Sly and I have some great news!
Sonic- Really?
Sly- We finally located where Bowser's secret base is!
Kirby- Seriously?!
Ty- Finally!
Yoshi- Now we can save Princess Peach!
Luigi- And put an end to this once and for all!
Mario- Agreed Luigi!
Sonic- Tails, hand me the Chaos Emeralds! I'm gonna need them.
Ty- And Sly, I'm going to need your help installing the Mystic Talismans into me Shadow Bunyip for a power boost.
Then Kirby walked up to Robobot.
Kirby- Hey Robobot, you feeling better?
Robobot nodded its head.
Kirby- Good, because I'm gonna need your help again.
Mario took hold of the steering wheel.
Mario- That's right everyone. Gather what you think you'll need for this battle.
Lubba- All right! Time for the grand finale, Captain!
Mario- I know. Next stop is Bowser's base.
Then the Luma Starship dashing across space as fast as it could. But little did anyone notice, a mysterious figure was watching them from a small asteroid floating in space.
Mysterious figure- The commit will be approaching soon. If Bowser gets his claws on that, it will be game over. So you better hurry, Mario Brothers. (Chuckles) Funny…you really are just like he was…