Violet and Olivia were checking things on Overlook Mountain. They didn't get very far until the brothers caught up with them. Violet hugged Luigi greatly, glad he was okay. Luigi returned it, holding her close. They parted from their hug as Luigi quickly gave her a kiss. Violet returned it. They broke out of their kiss, smiling at the other. They walked up the path, looking around. But they did find out of the Shell Stones being sold. They quickly got it though. It was the Green Shell Stone.
Luigi commented, "Ooh, that's my favorite."
Mario teased, "Gee, I wonder why."
Violet and Olivia both giggled at that.
She said, "Yeah, we wonder too."
Olivia said, "Ahuh!"
They found the next one being held by Dry Bones. The Dry Bones fell apart and out fell the Yellow Shell Stone.
Olivia admitted, "That was scary…"
Luigi shivered, "S - sure was…"
Violet stated, "But we got two. All we need is two more."
Mario replied, "That's true."
They found another stone by fishing, the Blue Shell Stone.
Violet teased, "Who let the Blue Shell loose?"
Mario shot her a look, "Really? You went there?"
Violet was laughing too hard so she just nodded.
Luigi told his brother, "Sorry fratello but that was a good one."
Olivia stated, "Sure was!"
They found the last one was guarded by the giant origami shy guys. They had gotten the Red Shell Stone.
Mario teased, "This one is my favorite."
Luigi teased right back, "Gee, I wonder why."
Violet told them, "We better get those back to the temple since the way is blocked off up here."
Olivia agreed, "I agree!"
To that, the brothers nodded as they headed towards the temple.
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When they got back to the temple, they managed to put in all four stones that they had found. The door had opened, allowing the group to go in.
Mario stated, "Not a bad place."
Luigi replied, "Where would this Vellumental be?"
Violet responded, "Probably in the back."
Olivia commented, "Probably…"
They looked around, trying to find the Earth Vellumental. They eventually found a door that looked like a turtle head. They decided to check it out. After avoiding some fire traps, they arrived but had found nothing. Suddenly, the floor collapsed from under them. They landed on the ground, on a green spot but it started to move.
Mario started to say, "What the…?"
Violet told them, "I think we found the Earth Vellumental!"
Olivia stammered, "I - I think you are right!"
Luigi stated, "M - move!"
They moved to the side and found that the Earth Vellumental had been turned into origami.
Mario activated his Firebrand as he groaned, "Oh you've got to be kidding me…"
Luigi activated his Thunderhand and stated, "L - looks like we have to fight him!"
Violet activated her Aurora Nine, "Sadly."
Olivia cowarded into Violet, "Be careful…"
To that, the sacred violet ice nodded. The three of them started to fight the Earth Vellumental together, spacing out their attacks. It took them a while but they managed to defeat the Earth Vellumental, though Mario had gone down towards the end. Violet ran over to him, to make sure that he was okay. Luigi was about to do the same thing when he heard something.
"Man in…green…"
Luigi turned, seeing that the Earth Vellumental was talking to him. His eyes locked with the Vellumental.
"I know…you want to help your brother in this quest. You have proven your worth. Not just today but every other day. I've…seen your victories. In this dimension…and beyond."
For a brief moment, the ghost hunter paled.
He whispered, "Y - you know about them…?"
"Yes. But do not worry, that will stay between us. For I am granting you my power. Use it to help your brother, your girlfriend, your friends…all your friends, man in green."
Luigi told the Vellumental, "I - I am Luigi."
"I know you are haunted by that phrase. But you are no longer than man. Neither of you are. And it is today I grant you my power."
By this time; Olivia, Violet, and Mario came over to them. The Earth Vellumental showed Olivia what to do and how to do it with Luigi. The power went into Olivia and Luigi. Luigi stood in the spell circle. Olivia turned into her own version of the Earth Vellumental. She raised up the stone they were standing on and they got back to the top.
Violet admitted, "Okay, that's so cool!"
Mario stated, "No kidding!" He turned to his brother, patting his back. He praised, "Great job fratello."
Luigi blushed modestly, "Gratzi."
Olivia kept cheering, "Yay Olivia!"
She had returned to normal and the spell circle was deactivated. The group decided to check on the overlook, since they now had the power of the Earth Vellumental.
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Once they got there, Luigi had activated his Earth Vellumental powers. Olivia turned into the Earth Vellumental, dancing as the earth came back down. Once it came down, the group went into the Overlook Tower. They climbed for a bit, chit chatting as they did. They were taking the elevator until some colored pencils attacked it.
Mario commented, "That was close. Is everyone okay? Sound off."
Luigi stated, "I - I am okay."
Violet replied, "Me too."
Olivia responded, "We are all okay, Mario."
Mario took out his hammer, knocking back the colored pencils. But instead of going up, it went down instead. Everyone screamed in horror. The elevator got back to the first floor.
The hero of the kingdom asked, "All okay?"
The ghost hunter stammered, "U - uh, not exactly…"
That's when Luigi pointed to several Folded Soldiers.
Violet gasped, "It's an ambush!"
Olivia panicked, "Yikes!"
The origami girl hid under the sacred violet ice's hat. The group quickly fought them, taking care of the Folded Soldiers.
Mario cleaned off his gloves, "That takes care of that."
Luigi commented, "L - looks like we're taking the long way up."
Violet stated, "Well better than not going up there at all."
Olivia replied, "Good point!"
So that's when the group started to climb the stairs up to the second floor. They didn't realize that the doors had been jammed shut. When they got to the third floor, they were almost taken out by flying colored pencils.
Mario started to say, "What the…?"
Luigi warned, "I - Incoming!"
The brothers ducked as one of the missiles took out a block.
Violet admitted, "Hey, we can get in now!"
Olivia stated, "Let's go!"
The group went in more, climbing up the ladder. They had made it to the fourth floor, seeing that's where they were in the elevator when they were attacked.
Mario breathed, "Holy cow…"
Luigi asked, "B - but why are we getting attacked by colored pencils?"
Violet answered, "Not sure but we can find our answer if we keep moving."
Olivia stated, "She's got a point."
To that, the brothers nodded in agreement.
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Wishmaker1028: Another chapter bites the dust! Please read and review! And always think outside of the box!
