"Oooogh...!"
"Nnnngh!"
"U…i… gi…"
"...ti...a..."
"he...rab... wa..."
"..squrt...!"
"Whe...i..ou...me...?"
Luigi and Altina were groaning on the ground, but the way they're going, they were almost as if having a nightmare or something is bothering them… until Altina's Squartle use Water Gun and splashed on their face.
"AAAAAAAAAH!" They both screamed as Altina got back up while Luigi… started to panic and run around until he tripped and faceplanted on the ground where everyone was watching.
"Whoa! You two okay?!" Rean exclaimed.
"Huh?" Altina blinked as she look around.
(Mario and Luigi: Dream Team ost - Welcome to Pi'illo Blimport)
Altina see that everyone was worried about her while Mario and Peach, Natsu, Wendy, Daisy, the Toad Brigade and Sora went to check on Luigi.
"Huh? What... happened?" Altina wondered before she click. "Ah! The Blimp!"
"The blimp?" Kurt before Altina notice the blimp and where they are.
"Huh? We're... not falling?"
"Falling?" Musse asked.
"I remember that we were fighting and Natsu hit the blimp and we ended up falling."
"Oh so Fire breath did something stupid that would kill us?" Gray asked
"I didn't do anything!" Natsu yelled.
"Wait, where are we?" Altina asked.
"You don't remember? We're in Pi'illo Blimport. You and Luigi took a nap. Judging how you both respond... is as if you both were having a nightmare." Musse explained.
"A... Nightmare?"
"Yeah. Nightmares are bad dream." Ven explains. "Your turtle friend pop out of your pocket to wake both you and Luigi up.
"Squrtle squrt!" Altina's Squrtle hug Altina out of concerned.
"Oh... I had a nightmare..." Altina sighed and hug her Pokemon. "I'm sorry I worried you."
"You really worried us. You feeling okay?" Levi asked while Captain Toad, Toadette, and Daisy were poking the KO'd Plumber.
"Hello? Helloooooo!" Captain Toad waved his hand over him. "Man, he's out!"
"Yep, he's out cold." Toadette nodded.
"Honey, wake up!" Daisy shook Luigi up.
"Wooow! Look at the Beach!" Sora pointed as they see a beautiful view.
"Wow, it looks amazing!" Kairi smiled. "Shall we go for a swim?"
"Sounds great!"
"Sure, we can leave you two to make out at the beach." Rku teased, causing them to blushed.
"Just try not to anything like a scantily clad or revealing bikini." A purple Toad said.
"Why would I wear something like that?" Kairi asked, tilting her head.
"Yeah, why would she? Also, where did you get that idea?" Sora glared at the Toad
The Toad blink his eyes twice. "Huh... I have… NO idea. Where did THAT come from?"
"You were probably reading that Mushroom Kingdom Weekly, Swimsuit edition again." Captain Toad muttered.
"I WAS NOT!" Purple Toad yelled and then folded his arms. "I was reading Fiore's Hot Models magazine, thank you very much!"
"You read that stuff too?" Randy and Ash asked with a smile.
"Oh god, even the Toads are perverts…" Lucy groaned.
"Hahah! Hey, can you blame them? They're men. I have some actually." Randy chuckled.
"That magazine was hot. So many babes in that picture." Ash smirked.
"Okay, I'm gonna talk to you about that, Ash." Rean said to him.
"Oh please, like you have anything to say. I bet you look at them too."
"Of course not!"
"Why Instructor~ trying to cover your hidden secret?" Musse smirked.
"Wow, so naughty~" Venti giggled.
"WILL YOU GUYS STOP THAT ALREADY!" Rean groaned, causing the others to sweatdrop.
"Ahem!" Toadsworth clear his throat. "Well, at least we're here on the island. Now we should discuss what to do first."
"Ah, welcome! You're all here!" A voice said as they all turn to see a female Brock. "Welcome everyone to Po'illo Island! Is everyone accounted for?"
"Well, almost everyone." Donald said, looking at K.O. Luigi.
"Oh, we'll find a way to wake that one up! But first, we're excited that you're all here! Please please come forth! We'll give you all the grand tour!"
"Wait a moment! Isn't the one name Professor Snoozemore the proprietor of the island? Where is he? Isn't he suppose to greet us?" Toadsworth asked
"Oh, the Professor is on a business errand. He has much to do to spread the word wide about this fine island."
"Like to boost tourism?" Terra asked
"Yes exactly! That's why he ask me to give you the tour before he can greet you in person."
"I guess that make sense. After all, I don't think anyone heard about this island." Mickey nodded.
"That's right! Without further adieu, please follow me." She said and took off as everyone except Daisy followed her.
"Hey! What about us?" Yellow Toad asked.
"And they're gone." Blue Toad sweatdrop. "So how do we wake him up?"
"Wait! Before we do." Toadette pull out a marker. "Let's have some fun, first."
"Really?" Daisy place her hands on her hip. "Oh what the heck."
Back to the others...
They walked around the island as they noticed a Toad looking at a bird costume of sorts, but they kept on going until they came across some kind of quiz in front of them… and Broque Monsieur was right there.
"Oh honh! Welcome one and all to ze Pi'Illo Island! Ze name is Broque Monsieur, not only I am zee tour guide but also ze host!" Broque Monsieur exclaimed.
"A host?" Aqua look around at the quiz game around them.
"Zee mademoiselle."
"Wait... you look familiar." Rean rub his chin. "Oh, I remember! You were that guy who Bowser ate."
"Ohoh! And zee were the people who were inside monsieur Bowser! Hohoho! What a surprise. Oh, and zee accompanied by zee people who were with Monsieur Bowser too!"
"Oh yeah! It has been awhile." Sora nodded.
"So you're a host of the game?" Donald asked.
"Wee monsieur duck. Zee all you excited for zee tour to Pi'illo castle?" Broque Monsieur asked.
"Heck yeah, we are!" Juna cheered
"Wonderful! But first, Let us perform the welcoming quiz."
"Aww, do we have to?" Lea groaned. "I already pass my education."
"Oh come on. It will be fun. Let's do it." Xion smiled.
"Oui oui! Excellent choice, madame!" Broque Monsieur clap his hands. "Alright! Zee rules are simple. I ask questions about whether you believe they are true or false. True is ze check mark. and Ze false is X. If you guess correctly, you get ze coins as rewards. Understand?" He asked as they nodded. "No worries if ze get it wrong. This is ze test of memory and for fun! Ze first question! Zhis island is named Pi'illo Island!"
"That's easy." Altina said as she, Kurt, Juna, Musse, Ash, Venti, her Squirtle follow his trainer, Rean, Levi, Randy, Mario, Peach, Toadsworth, Sora, Donald, Goofy, Kairi, Riku, Aqua, Ventus, Terra, Roxas, Lea, Mickey, Xion, Namine, Kirito, Asuna, Yui, Alice, Natsu, Gray, Lucy, Erza, Happy, Wendy, Carla, Gajeel, Panther Lily, and Juvia went to the check Mark while the other contestants were Toads, Faunus and humans headed to the X mark.
"Ze correct answer is… Pi'illo Island!" Broque Monsieur said and then handed everyone several coins while some Toads, humans and Faunus grumbled.
"Dang it! I forgot what the name of the island is." One of the Faunus who is a Dog complained.
"Now move on to question two! Ze leader of the island is… Dr. Sneezemore!"
"Ha! This one is easy!" Juna said, going on the X panel along with Natsu, Happy, Gajeel, Sora, Toadsworth, and Peach along with one Toad, Two Faunus and three Humans.
"Huh? Seezemore?" Altina tilt her head. "But isn't it-"
"Ababab!" Venti place his finger to his lips. "It's a quiz Altina. Sooo..." Then Venti take's Altina's hand and guided her and her Squartle to the one Xs where Kurt, Musse, Ash, Rean, Levi, Randy, Kairi, Riku, Donald, Goofy, Mickey, Aqua, Roxas, Lea, Ventus, Xion, Namine, Terra, Lucy, Erza, Gravy, Panther Lily, Juvia, Kirito, Asuna, Yui, and Alice follow Venti because they also realized Broque was trying to trick them to go to the check mark one as they headed to the following question.
"Times up! Ze correct answer is… False! Ze correct answer is Dr. SNOOZEmore. Not SNEEZEmore." He said, handing the X crew with Coins.
"What?!" Sora jawdrop.
"We got it wrong?" Juna asked
"Hey! That's bullcrap!" Gajeel growled.
"Yeah! You don't tease us like that!" Natsu growled.
"Hey stop complaining. You guys got it wrong because you didn't pay attention." Lea smirked as he pointed his head. "That's why you gotta get it memorized!"
"Oh, you gotta love trick questions." Peach giggled, as if not even caring that she got it wrong.
"And with that. The quiz is over! That was fun, no?" Broqus asked as he chuckled. "And with that, follow me for ze Grand Tour!" He said and then took off.
"Aww, I can't believe I got it wrong..." Juna groaned.
"Don't feel bad Juna. He was doing a trick question." Musse comfort her.
"Of course. Anyone would fail to notice he switch the names." Kurt nodded.
"Like our spiky hair, fire breath, ironhead, the old fungus and the princess over there." Ash remark.
"Old Fungus?!" Toadsworth yelled
"I'm sorry about him Toadsworth..." Rean sighed
"Yeah, the kid like to say what his mind puts him too." Randy sighed
"We can scold Ash later, right now, we should catch up with the tour." Levi advised as they nodded and went onward as they notice a statue.
"Hey, what's that statue?" Venti asked.
"That is the Zeekeeper! He's the guardian deity of Pi'illo island." A Toad Staff wearing the costume answered.
"Oh so that's the costume we're seeing?" Juna asked
"This isn't the costume. In fact. I am the Zeekeeper's mascot! Not a rubber suit and so not a staff in here! And I am not burning like crazy!" He said, causing the others to sweatdrop.
"Sure, whatever you say." Ash shrug as they move on.
(BGM ended)
Just when they were about to reach the castle, the gate panels suddenly close on them as they turn and see Broque Monsieur was waiting for them… However, his expression was different and was surrounded by a dark aura.
(Mario and Luigi Dream Team ost - Nightmare Lullaby)
"Um, what's going on?" Xion asked.
"Oh hohohoh! It zis impressive how far you all come. I applaud to zee spirit." Broque Monsieur clap his hands.
"Hey what's with the evil look in your eye?" Randy asked.
"Oh ze want to know? Hohoho! This zis ze part where I exterminate you all!"
"I knew this was a trap!" Toadsworth yelled
Broqus clap his hands as two block man open up a cage and reveal two little rock Goombas, or rather two Grombas.
"Uh oh, rock monsters!" Goofy exclaimed as everyone else got on their battle stance.
"Oh honh honh honh! I'm sure my monsters are quite hungry. You all do nicely for supper! Oh honh honh honh!" Broque Monsieur laughed and then took off.
(BGM ended)
(Mario and Luigi Dream Team ost - Try, Try Again)
"Instructor, we got this covered!" Juna said as she and her classmates ready themselves, you go after that block guy!"
"All right, but be careful!" Rean said
"Hey come back here you coward!" Natsu yelled as he and the others chase after Broque Monsieur
Juna and Kurt link up while Venti and Altina Link up and Musse and Ash Link up
Kurt lunged toward one of the Grombas and slash it as he try to launch a head bash onto Kurt, but Juna block the attacks and use her baton and to knock it back as Altina block the attack with Claiomh Solais's arm and swing and jab at it while Venti shoot an arrow to knock it back. Musse Fire two shots on the Grombas as Ash swing his axe and knock both Grombas back. The Grombas blew stream a one shoot rocks at Ash who dodged and one of them charge toward the group, until Altina use her craft: Fragarach on them and smash them to pieces.
(BGM ended)
"There, let's go!" Altina said as they follow the others where they surrounded Broque Monsieur
"Oh honh honh! So zee hatchlings manged to beat zhem… but you will never beat zhis one!" He said, as two block men open the cage, revealing another Gromba as it got ready for action. "This one is far more dangerous then the others! Now Bitez them!" He ordered until it fell asleep. "Ah! Wake up! Zits not the time for napping on zhis critical moment!" He said… and then watched Levi kick it straight into the ocean. "…Oh dear…"
Levi summon his Gliaive and pointed to his face with Levi letting out a sinister smile. "Any last words before I send you to the underworld?"
(Mario and Luigi Dream Team ost - Welcome to Pi'illo Blimport)
"Wait, wait wait!" Broqus exclaimed as he flip his head to his usual self. "Zhis is all an act! No need for zee pointy weapons." He said as his finger slightly pushing it away from his face.
"…Come again?" Asuna asked.
"Oui! Zit's part of the show!"
"Wait, this whole thing was part of an act?" Sora asked.
"Wee! Zits was quite the spectacle, no? One of many events plans. Zee all felt zee passion of zee monsters and zee villain no?"
"So it was just part of the show..." Juna sweatdrop.
Musse giggled. "You certainly were convincing."
"Oh..." Levi sweatdrop as he lower his Glaive. "My bad,"
"No apologizes needed! Zit was brilliant! Zee pity those Grombas were difficult to catch, but zits was worth it! Now come along! Ze castle awaits you!" Broque Monsieur said and took off as the others followed to Pi'illo Castle where they see the ancient castle after they pass a few peoples, even fans apparently as many of them have hearts as eyes to see Rean, and Levi, causing them to sweatdrop.
"Whooooa!" Sora, Juna, Roxas, Ventus, Kairi and Namine look at awe at the castle.
"So this is Pi'illo Castle?" Namine asked as she pull out her sketch book to draw it.
"Oh zits an artist? Wonderful! Zee are correct! Welcome to Pi'illo Castle! Zis everyone enjoying the tour?" Broqus asked
"Well it does look nice actually." Randy nodded. "Even thought some of them were actually an act."
"Right. It's a good place to start." Gray nodded.
"Wonderful! Now let us enter zee castle, s'ill vous plait!" Broqus cheered.
"What did he say?" Sora asked.
"Oh that's french." Mario said.
"Heeeeey!" A voice called out to them and see Luigi, Daisy and the Toad Brigade.
"Luigi, you're finally out of your coma!"
"Master Luigi, you are LATE!" Toadsworth scolded.
"Sorry..." Luigi groaned.
"Now now Toadsworth, what matter is that everyone is here." Peach smiled.
"Yeah, so what did we miss?" Daisy asked.
"Well there was the quiz, and then an act." Yui answered.
"Just those two." Alice said.
"Zee wonderful that everyone is here! Now let the grand tour begin!" Broqus said as they all headed inside the castle.
(BGM ended)
(Mario and Luigi: Dream Team ost - Break at Pi'illo Castle)
And as soon as they walked in, they all begin to look around the entrance and then they see familiar faces among them. One of them is a orange hair musician and his girlfriend, while the other is a blonde Bracer with his traveling companion, A witch with her black cat familiar and lastly a certain yellow orb figure chatting with all of them.
"Elliot? Annette? Emma? Celine? Aether? Paimon? And Starlow?" Rean called out to them as they turn and see the others.
"Oh! Rean! Levi, and everyone else!" Emma called out as they ran to them.
"I didn't know you guys are here too. Did you get invited as we did?" Elliot asked.
"Yeah, we have. Nice to see you guys again." Rean smiled.
"You too, Rean! Mario, Princess, Levi, New Class VII, Daisy, Sora, Donald, Goofy-" Starlow smiled before turning to Luigi. "Oh... it's Luigi."
"You don't have to sound disappointed to see me." Luigi groaned
"Hey, what about us?" Natsu asked.
"Oh and it's Natsu... But hi to Lucy, Erza, Gray, Wendy, Happy and Carla!"
Gray chuckled. 'Someone unpopular.'
"It's nice to see you all again! Even though it's only been yesterday." Annette giggled. "Oh, did you hear about Fodlan?"
"Yeah, we all got invited to join the future coronation and birth of the reborn Fodlan." Peach smiled.
"It's going to be one awesome party!" Daisy cheered.
"So I've heard." Starlow said as she look around the group. "Oh I see some new faces with you guys."
"Let me introduce you. This is Kairi, my girlfriend." Sora blushed as he scratch his cheek as Kairi also blush but smile. "Riku one of my best friends."
"Hi." Kairi smiled
"Hello." Riku waved.
"This is Aqua, Terra, Ventus." Sora continue.
"Hello. It's nice to meet you. I'm Aqua." Aqua smiled as she introduce herself.
"Hi! I'm Ventus!" Ventus wave his hand.
"I'm Terra." Terra smiled as he nodded.
"This King Mickey, Lea, Roxas, Xion and Namine." Sora finished.
"Haha, hiya!" Mickey wave is hand.
"Hello, I'm Roxas." Roxas waved.
"My name is Xion." Xion smiled.
"I'm Namine." Namine greeted with a smile.
"And I'm Lea. Got it memorized?" Lea asked.
"Nice to meet you all! So we got four cute girls. Two twins who are cute. And Two... well one good-looking man while the other is wild." Starlow mused.
"Hye what about us?" Gajeel asked.
"You're more frightening with the punk atmosphere."
"She's not wrong." Panther Lily said.
"I didn't get one." Juvia groaned.
" Aww, cheer up Juvia." Paimon said.
"But it's nice to meet you guys. I'm Starlow. I'm a representative of the Star Sprites." Starlow wink.
"Oh, I thought you were one of the Star Spirits." Sora said.
"Oh you met the Honorable Star Spirits? No, I'm nowhere near them as grand, but I do represent the community."
"Excusez-moi!" Broqus called out. " Now zen people, Feel free to look around and go sightseeing! We also have rooms for you all to enjoy your stay. We have a Gift shop, Orbal Shops, an all-you-can-eat buffet-"
"An all you can eat buffet?!" Natsu and Sora asked.
"Where?!" Happy asked. "Does it have fish?!" He drooled.
"It does and it's right over zhere!" Broque Monsieur pointed in a direction.
"Let's go, Happy!"
"Aye sir!" Happy grinned as they took off.
"Wait for me!" Sora ran after them.
"And there they go." Kairi giggled. "Wait up Sora!" She ran after him
"Oh what wouldn't they do for free food." Riku muttered as Namine giggled.
"I mean come on, free food is nice!" Lea smirked
"Did I mention zhere's a dessert bar like Strawberry Shortcake and pancakes?" Broque Monsieur said. "Including a pasta bar too!" He added as this got Erza, Altina and the Mario Bros attention.
"Pasta?!" Mario and Luigi asked and they took off.
"Ooh! I wanna se the gift shop! Come on, Kurt, let's go see!" Juna take Kurt's hand and drag him off.
"Hope you'll enjoy your stay!" Broque Monsieur said as he walked off as everyone else went to do their thing… while Erza, Altina, Musse, Ash walked in to the buffet and saw Natsu and Happy piling up as they walked over.
"Wow! Look at so many desserts, they look deluctable~" Musse cheered.
"I guess they're good." Ash scratch his hair until he see hamburgers. "Aw, nice! Hamburgers! I wonder how they taste!" He walk over to them
"So many good sweets... and pancakes..." Altina said as he begin to drool as Venti was being a gentleman and pull out napkins for her drool.
"Hehe, if you're gonna start drooling, you might as well close your mouth. Otherwise, you'll end up flooding the room." Venti wink.
Altina clear her truth as she blush a bit and turn her head. "Hmph. I'm aware. Now, if we exucse me. I must have every sweet I can get my hands before Erza decided to swipe them all." She said as she grab a plate and pick up dessert as Venti chuckled.
"Ooh so many and they look so good. Wouldn't you agree, Erza?" Musse asked with a smile before noticing Erza is not responding. "Erza?"
Erza saw Strawberry Shortcake in front of her as her eyes sparking. "Oh that cake look so beautiful." She said as she pick up a plate and a fork. "Oh one little bite won't hurt~" She smiled and take one cake... and then the other and another and another, causing Musse to sweatdrop.
"Oh dear." Musse scratch her cheek
While Ash look at the hamburgers that are made. "Oh Aidios... look at those hamburgers. Come to Papa!" Ash grab a plate and attempts to grab one until Natsu catch it. "Hey!"
"Sorry, you snooze, you lose!" Natsu give a tool look.
"Oh you're asking for it!"
"Wait! There the other Hambergur, get it before Natsu can!" Happy warn as Ash turn and then he snatches a few hamburgers to try.
"Okay, after this, then I'll teach you a think or two fire breath!" Ash declared
"You're on!" Natsu smirked.
Meanwhile in the gift shop...
"Woooow~" Juna eye sparked of all the souvenirs on display. "Oh there so many cute stuff! And some of them are my favorite color!"
"I suppose they are. But some of them are indeed interesting." Kurt mused.
"Hello!" A Shelltop greeted them. "Would you two like a picture together? It's only five coins."
"Sure!" Juna cheered as the Shelltop took their picture and then handed over to them as Juna gave five coins.
"Thanks you! Hope you two enjoy your date." The Shelltop giggled and went to the other direction.
"D-Date?!" Juna and Kurt face turn red as they look at each other and then turn their heads, avoiding as they blushed.
Meanwhile with others...
Randy was doing his usual thing and checking out some of the beautiful women who are looking around, chatting with their girlfriends.
"So many beautiful woman~ I think I should do this more often if I can!" Randy chuckled as he look at them. 'So many beauties...'
(BGM paused)
Then one woman pass him behind, one that gave Randy a chill down his spine.
"...!" Randy turn around but no one was that. "What was that..."
For the others who are busy checking things out, Cinder, Roman and Emereld notice familiar faces to them as they headed elsewhere while Maleficent and her gang notice them too from the distance and they go into hiding.
A few minutes later after Juna and the others finish their meals and shopping...
(Resuming Break at Pi'illo Castle)
"Attention, guests of the Mushroom Kingdom, Erebonia, and Magnolia!" Broque Monsieur called out to them as they all gather around. "I take it zhat you are done exploring for now?"
"Well there are places we would like to explore still." Rean said. "Still, all of them look interesting."
"Yeah, I couldn't help but feel intrigued by all this." Elliot nodded
"Oui, oui, you'll get zhere at some point. But for now, we have prepared zee special event for vous. Follow me." He said as the door behind him opened and walked inside, while the others looked at each other and walked forward until they enter the room with a screen.
(BGM ended)
"Huh? Why are the lights turn off?" Sora asked.
"I think there's a presentation going on." Xion guessed.
"Welcome, welcome all to Pi'illo Island!" A voice said as the camera activated and reveal an image of Dr. Snoozmore appeared on screen.
"Oh it's Dr. Snoozmore!" Annette said.
"I am the administrator of this island, Dr. Snoozmore. I thank you all for coming. Please allow me to tell you about the island's lore!" Snoozmore recording said as a scene appeared.
(Mario and Luigi: Dream Team ost - Ancient Pi'illo Kingdom)
"A long time ago on this island, there are a group of people called... the Po'illos who live on this island. The Pi'illo folks live in this island and call it the Pi'illo Kingdom."
"The Pi'Illo kingdom?" Daisy asked. "Peach, you know about this?"
Peach shook her head. "No. This is my first time hearing about it.
"Alas, the lore of this once great kingdom was short span. Two millennia ago... The Pi'illo Kingdon fell ill and soon the kingdom was no more..." Snoozmore explained
"Oh..."
"What happened to the Pi'illo Kingdom? Hmm, no one knows for sure, but the question still lingers. It is but one of the greatest mysteries that we are actively trying to solve today. Indeed, another one of these mysteries sleeps deep in the Pi'illo castle. Some say a treasure hides there since the time of the Pi'illo Kingdom."
"Treasure you say?" Kirito asked, as that caught his attention along with Natsu, Gajeel, Ash, Sora, Donald, Goofy... as well as... others, while the screen changed pictures into ancient artifacts and statues.
"The deeper passages have only recently been discovered. What treasure do you suppose sleeps in this cas… cas… cazzzzzzz…"
(BGM ended)
(Resuming Break at Pi'illo's Castle)
The lights on the room then came back on with everyone sweatdropping over the fact that Dr. Snoozemore slept in the middle of his explanation.
"That guy needs some energy drinks." Lea said.
"But you had to admit, the treasure sounds interesting." Xion said
"Agreed!" Peach said as she got up on the platform. "I wonder what kind of treasure it would be like." She said as the screen split into two with tracks on it and reveal a pathway deeper into the castle.
"Princess!" Toadsworth exclaimed as he got up. "I beg of you to not look into the matter! I can sense something horrible is going to happen if you even think about it!"
"Relax Toadsworth, what could possible would go-"
"Nonononono!" Toadsworth interrupts Daisy. "Don't you finish that sentence! Every time someone said it, something horrible always happened!"
"Like what?" Peach asked… and right on cue, the platform roared to life… and they were suddenly blasted into the tunnel, causing the three to scream.
(BGM ended)
"Peach!" Mario exclaimed.
"Daisy!" Luigi exclaimed
"Well that happen." Levi sweatdrop.
"Why the hell is there a mocking rocket platform there?" Ash asked
"Ah yes, I've forgotten to mention that we fund zis ancient hidden area. Zat platform was installed recently for exploring. It was testing, or so I thought. I guess zee pressure must have activated."
"And you didn't bother to tell us this in the first place?!" Starlow yelled as the platform returned.
"Come on, let's go find them before anything happens to them!" Rean stated as he, Levi, Juna, Kurt, Venti, Musse, Ash, Emma, Celine, Elliot, Annette, Kirito, Asuna, Yui, Alice, Aether, Kingdom Hearts Crew, Gray, Juvia, Lucy, Mario Bros hopped on the platform took off as the Dragon Slayers had their Exceeds pick them up, Paimon just floated, Erza going into her Black Wing armor and Altina summon Claiomh Solais, hop on its arm and flew off after them.
"Hmm, zhey are a very curious bunch, no?" Broque asked as the Brock nodded.
Unknown to them, Cinder, Emerald and Mercury overheard much.
"Ah, so it is true about a treasure here." Cinder smirked
"But is it the same one?" Emerald asked.
"Who knows. But it better be. Come on, let's follow them." Cinder said as Emerald and Mercury nodded and waited their turn.
Unknown to them, they aren't the only ones.
"Ohoho. So the artifact is hidden deep within the castle hmm?" The woman who passed Randy mused. "I never thought I get to see him again. But also get the chance to see them here either. Hehehe."
"So what should we do now?" Ask the pink hair young man.
"We follow them of course. But first..." She turn to the blocks. "Get something to get their attention away from here."
And unknown to them, Maleficent and her crew eave drop.
"So it's deep within the ruins of the castle." Maleficent mused. "Come." He created a corridor of darkness as they enter it.
To the others...
(Mario and Luigi Dream Team ost - Beneath Pi'illo Castle)
Everyone soon reached the end as they see the break stop.
"Jump!" Rean yelled as most of them jump off before they were launched off to the wall.
Mario hit the wall and wall-jumped off… while Luigi faceplanted into the wall.
"Oooogh…" Luigi groaned as he got back up, shaking it off as they soon landed.
"You okay Bro?" Mario asked
"I'll managed."
"Whoa... look at this place." Sora said as he look around.
"Well it definitely an ancient ruin." Ventus nodded.
"Yeah... but... it's... a bit dark in here..." Annette gulped as Elliot hold her hand.
"Don't worry Annette. Keep holding my hand until this isn't over." Elliot smiled, causing Annette to smile as she blushed.
"Thanks Elliot."
"Hmm..." Celine look around.
"What's wrong Celine?" Kirito asked.
"I definitely feel the presence of not only higher elements... but also an unknown power within these ruins."
"Yes. I can feel it too. I imagine some of you can feel it as well?" Emma asked.
"Yeah... There's something curious about these ruins. Honestly, but it isn't just the ruins that made me curious." Rean said.
"Like what?" Goofy asked
"Well, for starters, the invitation."
"The invitation?" Sora tilt his head.
"Don't get me wrong, it's nice of them to invite us, even though Princess Peach was the one who invited us to join... but why her exactly?" Rean asked, causing Levi, Emma, Celine, Aether, Erza, Riku, Aqua, Terra, Musse, Ash, and Kurt to think.
"Actually, that has been bothering me as well. The invitation was out of nowhere, didn't it?" Levi asked. "Of course, we were all tired with our battle with Organization XIII but... the timing is... too much of a coincidence. There's something about this island that they didn't tell us. Aside from the Island has a mysterious power to make you feel sleepy or something, right?"
"Yeah that's true. But what could it be?" Aether wondered. "So far, the video about Dr. Snoozmore saying that two millennia ago within the Mushroom Kingdom's history is that the Pi'illo folks suddenly turn ill. There are many questions, let alone the power. Also, what are these Pi'illos? According to what we know, they're a civilization that can go into dreams right?"
"Dreams, huh?" Aqua was on her thinking pose. "Speaking of dreams reminds me of someone."
"Really? Who?" Kairi asked
"Someone wise I once visited a world that talk about dreams."
"Someone who talk about dreams... that rings a bell." Sora rub his chin.
"Um can we can back to the topic that Peach, Toadsworth and Daisy were here?" Starlow asked.
"Oh right. Guess we can talk about this island and it's people on another date. Come on. We need to find them."
"Leave this place..." A voice said which spook some of them.
"BLAH! Who said that?!" Annette yelled.
"Me." The voice said as they looked around until they saw one of the flames of the torches turning purple and growing eyes.
"W-What the hell?!" Juna exclaimed.
"Gah! A ghost!" Roxas, Paimon and Ventus yelled.
"A talking firey ghost... Oh I got remembers of ghost with fire...' Luigi paled a bit.
"Are you the guardian?" Terra asked.
"Yes. I am Smoldergeist... Guardian of this hidden location. You are all trespassing! Leave!"
"Sorry to trespass but we can't leave here. We need to find out friends who came here first." Sora stated.
"The fools before you? They will suffer a fate for intruders."
"If you lay a finger on them, you be the one suffering." Levi fold his arms.
"Mwahahaha! You would dare threaten me? You amuse me. Heed my warning or suffer the consequences!"
"Let's just ignore him so we can find Peach, Toadsworth and Daisy." Celine said.
"Sounds like a plan." Riku said.
"You would dare my warnings?!" The Smoldergiest glared before it turn to a smirk... if it had a mouth. "Very well, then suffer ye shall!" He said before he vanished, then the doors opened.
"Peach, Toadsworth and Daisy must have taken that passage. Let's go!" Namine said as they walked forward.
They proceeded forward and saw some simple platforms up ahead, and then Smoldergeist reappeared before them.
"Halt! Do you truly expect me that I would let you pass so easily?" The Smoldergiest asked "Then let us see you if you all can pass the Test of Jumping! Mwahahaha!" He laughed as they all look at the platform, look at each other before shrugging, and then they just jump to get across. "You fools will never- eh?" The Smoldergiest blinked before it turn and see the others got across. "H-Hey! HEY!" He disappeared and reappeared to another torch. where the group arrived at the ? block as Mario and Luigi jump on the M and L blocks on the correct Order and the gate open. "Ooooogh... they're persistent like that pink and orange one…! This test clearly stinks!" It growled and then took off after them.
The group found themselves in an area where they just casually walk around where they encounter Grombas patrolling the area. One of them alerted and started to attack them by charging and throwing rocks, but Levi, Rean and Aqua lung toward them and knock them out of the way.
"Is it me or foes the enemy here feel easy?" Levi asked.
"Well we have been through several fights and each of us grow stronger. It wouldn't be surprising." Rean said.
"True that." Levi nodded as they walk down the pathway. "That reminds me, Rean. About that letter."
"Yeah... we need to talk to the others about it. Honestly, I don't like that run bit... I felt a chill down to the core."
"Honestly, it took me by surprise too. But do you think it's that guy's handwriting?"
"I think so. There is something he knows. Like that time with Zoro-Agruga and how he defeated it one blow. Then he appears out of nowhere in the Keyblade Graveyard and even asks questions that Xehanort would reply to. Speaking off... what do you think the clue he meant?"
Levi rub his chin. "Hmm... first let's repeat back to what Osborne and the Emperor about your powers... then The Black Records and about Ash about... whatever he means about who you are." He look at Rean with a serious look. "He also mention that you should use your Unclouded Eye to see the truth. There's more. Remember what Xehanort's younger self told Byleth, Sora and the others about you?"
"You're doomed… all of you are doomed! Especially for Rean Schwarzer. Soon the Great Twilight will fall upon your world. No one can escape Erebonia's curse. And Rean Schwarzer will meet his fate." Young Xehanort's words were repeated by Byleth.
"Right... my fate has something to do with the Great Twilight..." Rean was on his thinking pose as they walk around the area until they found the next gate out of there and Mario hit the ! switch and hit it and more ! blocks appeared
Smoldergeist then appeared. "Haha! You think you can get a jump on me? Fools! Let's see if you can do this challenge!" It said as the blocks began to spin clockwise. "See if you can find the odd one out!"
Rean then notice one of the clockwise spinning the other way. "Found it." He said as he hit the spinning counterclockwise, as the doors opened up and they went onward.
"Grrrrrr!" Smoldergiest growled as the others walk to the door and enter the area as it disappeared.
As the group arrives at the next area, they see a bunch of Grombas that seemed to outnumber them.
"Whoa, there's so many of them!" Yui exclaimed.
"Eh, please, these guys are easy. Anyone want to do the honor?" Kirito asked.
"Oh, let me!" Annette said as she approach and then cast Excellubur as a tornado appeared, sucking the Grombas into the tornado before blasting away. "There we go."
"Are you kidding me?!" They turn to the voice and see the Smoldergiest in the distance and it look furious. "That's cheating!"
"No it isn't. Quit being a sore loser little fireball." Ash taught. causing it to glare at him as they approach the final door where it stands.
"All right you little... then let's see if you can pass the FINAL test!" It smirked and the group see the ! lock as Mario press it, then three blocks came one but one is blinking. "See if you can tell the difference!" It laughed as the blinking block stop blinking and then it begin to crumble around the blocks for a few times as almost everyone pay attention where the real one is hopped until it stop. "Choose your doom! Mwahahaha-" It laughed as Kirito hit the correct one and the door open. "-haha...ha... ha..." It blinked. "Oh for the love of! Alright, you know what! No more mister nice flame! Prepare to face your doom!" It said and disappeared.
(BGM ended)
"Let's hope Peach, Daisy and Toadsworth are up head." Alice said as they walk the pathway until they heard sound og fighting. "Someone fighting. Come on!"
They rush their way where they see Peach and Daisy fighting off the Smoldergiest surrounding Peach, Daisy and Toadsworth while the princesses fight them off.
"Stay away from my friends and woman!" Luigi exclaimed as he jumped forward and landed near them, pull up his Polterguest 3000 and suck them with ease.
"Woohoo! Thanks honey!" Daisy cheered and hug her boyfriend who hug back.
"Are you all okay?" Mario asked.
"Yeah, we're okay." Peach nodded. "After we were suddenly split up, we were just looking around this place… and we came across this." Peach said, pointing to a statue of some sort.
"And that's when those things attack us." Daisy finished
"So they attack you from going further to that statue?" Gray asked.
"Maybe that must be the treasure we heard abut." Wendy pointed out.
"Score! Come on, let's see what it is!" Natsu declared as they walked forward to see that the treasure the Smoldergiest was guarding… but the 'treasure' is nothing but a pillow. "Say what?! What is this?!"
"Looks like a pillow." Roxas rub his chin.
"So this is the treasure they are protecting?" Panther Lily asked.
"Agh, it's not even worth it!" Gajeel growled.
"Tch. I was expecting gold but tch. What a waste." Ash complained.
"Now now, we shouldn't say something like that." Levi said. "Remember, this is an entirely different culture to the ones we know."
"Right. We should respect it with care." Rean agreed as Lucy pick it up, but then something else was dropped too.
"Hey, what's this?" Ventus pick up two badges.
"Oh I remember those things. Weren't they badges that give benefits?" Starlow asked.
"Oh yeah. We might as well keep it if they come in handy." Mario agreed as Ventus put them into his pocket and they begin to leave the area.
"Well at least we found the treasure. We should- Terra was interrupted when the place begin to rumble.
"That's not good…" Luigi groaned.
(Mario and Luigi Dream Team ost - Nightmare Lulluby)
"Who dares take the treasure from its resting place?! You insolent thieving rats! You will pay for stealing the reversed one! Guardians! Turn them to ashes!" A voice exclaimed as they see the Zeekeeper stature moving as it slightly jumped a bit before four Smoldergiest appeared surrounding the group.
"Incoming!" Aqua yelled
"Prepare to suffer fools!" Smoldergeist laughed.
"Oh boy! A snack!" Natsu smirked as it begin to start sucking all the Smoldergiest in.
(BGM ended)
"H-H-HEY! HEY! WHAT ARE YOU DOING?! HELP! HEEEEEEEEEELP!" Smoldergeist yelled before it along with its colleagues was sucked in.
Natsu took a deep breath and frowned. "Ugh… that is one nasty fire..."
"That's because it's a ghost you moron!" Gajeel yelled
"Did... did he just eat those ghost?" Aqua blinked.
"It's part of his magic. He can eat any kind of fire." Erza explained.
"Wow." Namine blinked
"That's... quite the magic." Xion said
"Well the bright side is that it's over." Carla said.
"Oooh..." They all heard a groan as they turn to the Zeekeeper statue. "How could this happened? How could I fail so easily?" It wondered before it jump again and this time a pathway has been connected.
(Mario and Luigi Dream Team ost - Beneath Pi'illo Castle)
"Huh. How... oddly convenient." Juna said as they walked toward the bridge and exit the area, where they see a Block figure who turn around after hearing footsteps.
"Wait, what the heck?!" He exclaimed. "How did you guys- I was told that the pathway here is impassable! How did you guys came out of that room?!"
"It's a long story, but we found treasure." Mickey said as Lucy show him it.
The Block gasped. "Could that be the treasure within the castle?! I don't know how you guys managed to get it but you must take it to the collective room! Where it will be perfectly displayed!"
"Hold it. Don't we get paid for finding it?" Natsu asked
"Err... I guess? You'll have to talk to Broqus about the payment. Anyway, be careful when you go down, there are a few monsters up head."
"Got it." Mario nodded as they walked down the stairs where they encounter Grombas, MKE Maus and Star Lambda patrolling the area, so they begin to take them down as they go further down and then see a room up ahead.
(BGM ended)
(Mario and Luigi Dream Team ost - Break at Pi'ilo Castle)
As everyone arrived at the collection room the Block told them, they can see many historical artifacts, relics and ancient crafts that belong to the Pi'illo Kingdom. And in the center of it all appears to be a bed.
"Whoa, so this is the Collection room. Nice." Randy said
"It certainly is." Musse agreed
"Ah! I see you've come out of zhat place!" A voice said as they saw Broque Monsieur appearing from the other end.
"Oh it's you. Is this the collection room?" Emma asked
"That's right. This-"
"I say! You!" Toadsworth yelled as he look angry. "You dare act as if nothing happen you scoundrel!? You place me and the princess in danger! Do you have any idea what would happened to her?!"
"Um... what about me?" Daisy asked.
"Yes! Do you know what will happen to both of the princesses?! How can you be so careless and irresponsible!?"
"Now now, they are both no longer in danger now, are they? Mademoiselle Peach and Mademoiselle are both alright, oui?"
"...Yes, but-" Peach paused
"Zhen zhere's no need to worry!" Broque smiled.
"NO NEED TO WORRY?!" Toadsworth yelled as Snoutland came out of his Pokeball and gave him the same treatment. "Aah... Fuuzy theory."
"Zee dog has good timing. As the mademoiselle with zee glasses ask, this is the Collection Room where priceless artifacts found around zhe island. Zhey are all dated to the era of the Pi'illo Kingdom which is why we must show them to zee world! We collected many as we can find and store them here. Only VIP can enter zhis room."
"How priceless are we talking about?" Natsu asked with a grin on his face before Erza bunk him in the head. "OW!"
"Hm?" Broqus turn to Lucy's hand was the pillow. "Sacre bleu, is zhat the treasure from beneath ze castle?"
"Yeah. We found it after rescuing Peach, Daisy and Toadsworth." Lucy answered
"Wonderful! Zhis is amazing!"
"Oh!" Altina gasped as they turn to her and they all see the ancient bed that is still cozy, even now. "Is this... an ancient bed?"
"Ah, oui oui! Excellent eye, Mademoiselle!" Broque said turn to Lucy. "May I borrow it?"
"Um, sure." Lucy hand it to him as Broque take it and place it on the bed.
"Ah, perfect! Zit is complete!" Broqus turn to Altina. "Would you like to try it?"
"Is it really okay?" Altina asked.
"But of course! Zit's my way of thanking you for recovering such prizeless treasure! Please go on!"
"Okay, if you say so." Altina said as she yawned.
"Oh, can I join too?" Luigi asked.
"But of course, if you don't mind sleeping together." Broqus joked as Luigi and Altina climb to the bed put their heads on the pillow. "Oh honh honh, look at zhose two snuggling together!"
"They're not snuggling!" Daisy and Venti glared at Broqus
"Daisy I get but why are you upset Venti?" Celine asked.
"No reason." Venti look the other way with a pout.
"Ooh, I see." Ash smirked. "You-"
"Ash, If you want to keep that secret about a certain stache you have..." Venti wink, causing Ash to flinch.
"You son of a-"
"...?" Rean tilted his head.
"So what's the story behind the bed?" Kairi asked
"Well Madeoselle, according to our discovery, this bed used to belong to zee prince of zee Pi'illo Kingdom." Broque answered
"A prince?"
"Indeed. Zaybe the pillow must belong to zee prince! Oh honh honh ho! What a discovery! Zee is comforting, no?" Broque asked… but no response from the two. "Incroyable! Zhese two are sound asleep as soon as zheir heads hit zhe pillow! Incroyable, I say!"
"There you guys are!" A voice called out as Captain Toad and his brigade came in.
"Where were you guys?" Toadette asked
"We been inside the ruins and we found a treasure" Roxas answered
"And you didn't invite us?!" Captain Toad yelled before he pouted.
"Wait, why are Luigi and Altina sleeping on the bed?" Yellow Toad asked
"It's a way for this guy here to thank us for finding the treasure." Juna answered.
"Sheesh, look at those two, taking a nap of all times." Ash said.
"How strange for them to be so tired through." Kurt said.
"Actually, is it me or are these two okay?" Purple Toad asked. "They look really sleepy."
"Hey you guys, you feeling okay?" Green Toad poke Luigi's nose. "Wow, he's out."
"Altina." Venti called out to no but no response. "Altina?"
"They really appeared to be deep asleep." Kurt said
"I know how to wake them up!" Natsu smile as his hand burst with flames. "Nothing like a punch in the gut will wake them up!" Natsu smiled, his fist burst into flame.
"Are you trying to kill them?!" Lucy asked.
"Fire Dragon's-"
Levi pointed his Glaive at Natsu with a glare. "If you even think about-"
(BGM ended)
Wendy suddenly gasped. "Everyone, look!" She pointed, as Natsu's fist extinguished as they looked up to see a dream bubble opening up before them.
"What the-!" Celine exclaimed.
"Whoa! What just happened?" Annette asked
"Something is over their heads!" Elliot said. "Is that... a bubble?"
(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Temporary Speculation)
"Hmm, zhis is not as crazy as you might think." Broque said. "During zhe Pi'illo Kingdom era, it is said that there were people who could enter people's dreams."
"Oh that's right. Professor Snoozmore mention some about the island and its inheritance has the power to enter the world of dreams right?" Rean asked.
"Weren't there Pokemon related to those terms?" Levi asked as he pick up his ARCUS Alpha and look into it. "Well there's Munna who eat the dreams of people and Pokémon, as well as project these dreams by expelling Dream Mist. It's evolved form Musharna, Cresselia... Oh right! Cresselia!"
"Wait, hold that topic for now. If these Pi'illo people have the power to enter dreams, then how come Luigi and Altina has that power?" Daisy asked
"That's a good question." Celine said.
"Hmm..." Peach hummed. "Maybe it's not Luigi or Altina or both. Perhaps it might be the pillow."
"Hmm... I think you might be right. I sense a mysterious power coming from the pillow." Emma said.
"Maybe the pillar is the cause of it. But how can one pillar cause it?" Celine wondered.
"That's a good question. Maybe it's enchanted?" Annette asked.
"Aha! Maybe zhats be it!" Broque said. "It might have ze power to reflect ze dream world!" Broque exclaimed.
"Then I guess the pillow is a treasure!" Goofy said. "Hmm... Come to think of it. Where is Professor Snoozmore anyway?"
"I been wondering too. Isn't he the so-called proprietor of this island?" Carla asked.
"Shouldn't he know something about this?" Wendy asked.
"I also find it odd that we couldn't meet him." Kairi said. "But someone mentions that he's busy spreading the word of Pi'illo island?"
"Oui, about zhat… we don't know where he is…" Broque said.
"You don't?" Musse asked.
"Actually, there's something else we like to discuss with you about. It's about the invitation." Rean said as they see Peach tried to get closer to the bubble.
"Whoa, Peach. I wouldn't get to close to it." Daisy warned.
"Princess Daisy is right! It might be dangerous!" Toadsworth said.
"But I feel like… someone's calling out to me." Peach whispered, looking into it.
"Calling out to you?" Alice asked.
(BGM ended)
"You mustn't come closer!" A voice yelled within the dream portal as suddenly as Peach suddenly glowed.
"What the heck!?" Kirito exclaimed
"Nngh…! I can't… move… my body…!" She exclaimed as she was suddenly sucked in. "AAAAAH!"
(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Cheap Trap)
"Peach!" Maio exclaimed
"PRINCESS" Toadsworth exclaimed as he tried to follow her but the Toad Brigade pull him back.
"Toadsworth, no! Don't get too close, we don't need to lose you too!" Captain Toad stated
"Everyone! Hurry!" Rean yelled as he, Levi, and everyone else begin to jump into the Dream Bubble.
"Why are Luigi and Altina still sleeping?!" Starlow exclaimed.
Unknown to them, a woman observes it all.
"Ooh... could that be it?" She wondered. "I should inform the two but... I can't miss out on this chance." She said as she use magic to form herself into a sphere and lunged into the dream portal.
"What the heck?" Starlow look around as Maleficent and her crew look into the scene from the shadows.
And the second chapter of the story is dun dun duuun! Completed. Phew... it was hard to find the right music for this. I can't seem to find which one suits for each theme that's going on. Ugggh... I so need help with that...
