A few days later. Our friends are currently at the hospital, awaiting the arrival of Luigi, who had to be treated in a warming room. Shadow, who was only injured in the head, was quickly put back on his feet. In the hospital corridor, everyone is waiting. Mario can no longer hold still.

- Peach: Stop walking around in circles like that! The doctors said he was fine! It will arrive soon!

- Mario: I know, but I can't help but worry...

Sitting on a seat, Shadow looks thoughtful. He approaches Mario, exasperated.

- Shadow: You know, you should learn to trust your brother a little more. He's not as weak as he looks! Not everyone is able to handle the cold like he did! So stop taking him for a soft joke!

- Mario: Obviously I trust him! Not for a single moment did I doubt him! I knew I would find him alive! I know what he is capable of!

- Shadow: Very well, don't forget what you just said. Prove to me that you trust him and make me a promise: I ask you to continue to watch over him, because Luigi's a really good guy. But I also ask you to trust him a little more, ok?

- Mario: I promise. Anyway, thank you, Shadow. Thank you for looking after Luigi for me.

- Shadow: I didn't do anything at all. He would have done just fine without me. There is no doubt about it.

- Mario: Yes, you are right.

Across the hall, Wario is still depressed. Waluigi moves closer to him.

- Waluigi: Why have you seemed so depressed for several days?

Wario doesn't respond. Waluigi insists.

- Waluigi: By the way, I looked for gold on my own, but...

- Wario: Don't talk to me about gold! Don't ever talk to me about it AGAIN! Leave me alone!

Outraged by Wario's behavior, Waluigi walks away grunting. Seeing this scene, Knuckles moves closer to Wario.

- Knuckles: Hey...

- Wario: Go ahead, porcupine. Make fun of me, that's all you're waiting for!

- Knuckles: I didn't come to make fun of you. I came to help you realize what was really important in this story.

- Wario: Are you kidding me?! I lost my gold, falling before my eyes into the crevasse! And you dare to tell me that it's not important!

- Knuckles: It was thanks to this gold that Luigi and Shadow were able to be saved! That's what's important!

- Wario: Wow...what a relief...

- Knuckles: Don't say that! I'm sure you'll find some gold easily, anyway! Unless you think you're not good enough...

Suddenly, Wario regains his strength.

- Wario: What do you think?! When it comes to finding valuable stuff, I'm a pro! Besides, I'm getting back to it right away! I go back into the cave to look for another hole filled with gold! See you buddy!

Immediately, Wario runs off, under the stunned gaze of the whole gang and the annoyed look of Knuckles.

- Knuckles: Why do I always have to come across stingy and greedy people?! I am cursed !

On the other side of the hall, Amy and Peach watch Sonic talking with Tails. Peach takes Amy's hand and pushes her forward.

- Amy: Wait, what if it doesn't work?

- Peach: It'll work, you just have to do everything I told you! Just go !

Amy finally decides to go to Sonic.

- Sonic: Hey Amy, are you okay?

- Amy: Yes, it's okay. What a crazy story!

- Sonic: You said it! But hey, the main thing is that everything ends well!

Suddenly, Amy takes something out of her pocket. The bracelet she had made at the lake with shells.

- Amy: Here Sonic, this is for you...

- Sonic: Huh? For me? How did you do that?

- Amy: With shells, near the lake where Peach and I were. I made it just for you. Do you like him ?

Sonic takes the bracelet and immediately puts it on his right wrist.

- Sonic: I find it very pretty. Thanks Amy.

Amy stops herself from jumping for joy. But she can't help but blush. She hesitates before asking:

- Amy: Sonic, would you like to...come have a picnic with me at the lake? I'll make you some good Chili Dogs!

- Sonic: Ah, if there are Chili-Dogs, I can't refuse! Okay Amy, whenever you want.

Amy turns to Peach, smiling. She winks back at him.

Suddenly, footsteps are heard in the hallway. The whole gang gets up from their seats. Luigi arrives, accompanied by the doctors. He looks in great shape.

- Luigi: Hello guys!

Mario rushes to Luigi and hugs him. He can't contain his joy and relief.

- Mario: Luigi, I'm so relieved you're okay! I was so worried!

- Luigi: Don't worry bro, I'm on fire! Which is...pretty accurate, after all these days spent in this warming room...

- Mario: At least you haven't lost your sense of humor! I'm just glad you're okay!

- Luigi: Well, it's partly thanks to Shadow that I held on! He's the one you have to thank!

Shadow looks visibly bothered by this remark.

- Shadow: Oh, stop with that, I didn't do anything at all!

- Luigi: Are you kidding or what? You saved me ! THANKS !

Luigi takes Shadow in his arms, who immediately rejects him.

- Shadow: Oh, oh, oh, none of that with me! Hands off !

- Luigi: As you wish. In any case, know that if you need help, don't hesitate to ask me! I owe you one!

Shadow rolls his eyes before smiling.

- Shadow: Okay.

The gang heads towards the hospital exit. Outside, Omochao, Toad and the two Rangers Maxwell and Orsown are waiting.

- Maxwell: Well, glad to see you're back on your feet!

- Mario: Thanks for your help!

- Orsown: Forgive us, but we have to get back to work. Be more careful in the mountains! Bye !

The two Rangers walk away making water signs goodbye. Omochao and Toad approach the gang.

- Omochao: Well! We had known that this trek was going to turn into such a mess, we would have abstained!

- Toad: We're really sorry...we put you in danger...when we just wanted to organize a fun game for everyone...

Omochao and Toad bow their heads, ashamed and sad. Everyone looks at each other, smiling and nodding.

- Sonic: Don't say that, Omochao! If we forget the Shadow and Luigi problem, this trek was great!

- Daisy: A challenge as I like it!

- Amy: Yes, it's true! I learned a lot of things today thanks to Peach!

- Peach: Glad I could help you!

- Blaze: As far as I'm concerned, it was a good experience. I was able to chat with Mario and it made me feel good.

- Mario: I had a good time with you too, Blaze!

- Tails: Yeah, that was cool!

- Yoshi: Yo Yo! (You said it !)

- Silver: It was a bit complicated with Waluigi, but hey, no pain no gain.

- Waluigi: Hey! I'm still here, you know! Grrr!

- Knuckles: Team up with Wario, Silver, and we'll talk about it later! But hey, I guess I've been through worse.

- Luigi: Well, we had a lot of problems but...

Luigi looks at Shadow, smiling.

- Luigi: It allowed me to meet someone great, even if he doesn't want to show it.

- Shadow: You kinda exaggerate...but hey, I must admit that it wasn't a total fiasco. I don't regret having participated, ultimately. Plus...technically, Luigi and I won. So Sonic, I won the bet?

- Sonic: I am obliged to grant it you the victory, Shad! But that's not the end! We'll do it again!

At these words, Omochao and Toad smile again. Everyone has a smile.

- Sonic: Well, to celebrate the success of this trek and the victory of Shadow and Luigi, how about we all go to a restaurant?

- All: Ok!

Immediately, everyone heads towards the village to celebrate the success of this trek. But before that, some can't help but look at the mountain, where they have experienced incredible adventures.