Hello everybody! Chapter 6 has finally arrived. I had a very busy weekend, so I had to put the story aside. But do not worry, I'm still continuing on this. Now is the turn of the Gillman family to share their tale of the Krakens. How will the Mario Brothers react? Let's find out.
Super Mario belongs to Nintendo.
Ruby Gillman belongs to DreamWorks.
Mario Bros. meet the Gillmans
Chapter 6: The Gillman's Story
Several minutes passed, and everyone enjoyed their long break. Mario and Luigi had finished signing the documents to live in one of Agatha's house estates for some days. Everyone huddled up: Mario and Luigi sat on the couch, Ruby and Agatha sat on chairs, and Arthur, Sam, and Brill stood. Nessie wanted to cuddle next to the bros, and that didn't bother them.
"Well, Mario Brothers, since you two shared a great story about your adventure, it is time that we shared our own." Agatha told them.
Both bros looked at each other astonished.
"But first, how much do you know about Oceanside?" asked Ruby.
"Well, after we got the phone call from the mayor, I did some quick research about this town, and the one topic I found interesting was about the 3 krakens battling against a monstrous mermaid." Mario informed.
"Monstrous, that's a good one." said Arthur while Sam and Brill laughed.
"Yeah, it is. Well, those 3 krakens are none other than Ruby, Grandmamah, and I." Agatha responded.
"…."
The bros were confused but were trying to process it.
"Oooookay, can you rephrase it a little more?" asked Luigi.
"What my mom is trying to say is that women, including me, have the ability to turn into giant…
"KRAKEN!" Brill shouted while confetti rained down and blew a party whistle. The same thing he did to Ruby when she found out the first time.
Agatha made a "stand aside" gesture to Brill, and he complied.
"Yeah, what Brill just said. You see, we are a special kind of species called Krakens. Whenever we touch water, we transform into giant krakens Ruby and I." Agatha taught.
"Wow." Luigi said in awe.
"And do they turn into krakens?" Mario said, pointing at Arthur, Sam, and Brill.
"Not us, only the women in the family can turn into Krakens." assured Arthur.
"Us men just grow older and rounder." Brill said while showing his round body.
"I see, and is there any history about the krakens? What does that Captain Gordon guy have to do with this? And what about this mermaid that tried to destroy you guys. You said her name is Nerissa?" wondered Mario.
"I do know all about the history of us Krakens, but it's better if Grandmamah teaches you guys about it." Ruby replied. "Let's start at the beginning of how everything started."
So the Mario Brothers sat properly and listened to the Gillman's story while Nessie cuddled next to them peacefully.
First, Agatha, Arthur, and Sam shared what they do in their daily lives. Agatha selling house estates, Arthur working as a bottle designer, and Sam being a legend in dodgeball.
Then, Ruby started sharing her story of being an expert on math and how she wanted to go to Prom. But her mother didn't allow her to go because Prom took place on a boat in the ocean and she could drown. Next, she talked about how she tried asking Connor for the Prom by solving a graph equation, but her friends insisted she do it in a spectacular way.
"I remember our last prom in high school. There wasn't any girl for me and Lu to pair up with." Mario remembered.
"So why did you two go if no one asked you?" asked Ruby.
"Mario and I decided to have the Prom be a 'bro-to-bro' hang out." said Luigi.
"Huh, sounds reasonable." said Ruby.
Next, Ruby spoke how she was about to ask Connor for Prom in a spectacular way but ended up getting screwed by the confetti gun, and Connor fell into the water. From there, that is when Ruby awakened her inner kraken pulse and managed to save Connor.
"It's a good thing you saved him. Did he know you rescued him?" asked Luigi.
"I hoped he would, but it turns out someone took the credit more than me." said Ruby, sounding a little annoyed.
So Ruby explained to the bros this new girl named Chelsea Van Der Zee, who took her spotlight from saving Connor and getting the attention of everyone at school. Then Agatha explained how she found out Ruby transformed into a kraken, Brill making his appearance, and helping Ruby understand about the kraken pulse.
"And did you find it surprising or unconvincing?" Mario asked Ruby.
"Technically, I felt less surprised and more dissatisfied that nobody told me anything about this." answered Ruby.
"It was my fault Ruby never learned anything from the start." Agatha grieved. "I just wanted Ruby to live in a safe, peaceful life that didn't involve fights against the mermaids back then."
"But I helped my niece by showing her the ocean floor, the wondrous sea critters that swim near us, and showed her the Kraken Kingdom." said Brill cheerfully.
"Whoa, there is a Kingdom near Oceanside?" Mario said, surprised.
"Yep, it's right down at the ocean floor hidden away for only kraken species to enter." added Brill, and then he faced Ruby and Agatha. "Say, why don't we take the Mario Bros along with us so Grandmamah can greet them in person and share the history of the krakens."
"What do you think, mom?" Ruby asked.
"Well, if the brothers told the tales of their adventures in the Mushroom Kingdom, it would be glad for us to demonstrate our kingdom." said Agatha before remembering something. "But first, we need to tell them about Captain Gordon Lighthouse and Chelsea, or Nerissa to be precise of who she is."
"Yeah, from the look on your faces, she sounds like a bad person to think about." said Luigi.
"Oh, you have no idea…" said Ruby.
Over the next few minutes, Arthur explained to the bros how Gordon wanted to prove everyone krakens existed and hunt them since he considered them monsters. Mario and Luigi didn't like the sound of that, but he, Sam, and Brill assured the bros they created a plan to convince Gordon that krakens aren't dangerous, courtesy of Nessie being a kraken baby and bringing less harm to the Captain. With that, Gordon didn't try to hunt them anymore.
Next, Ruby spoke how Nerissa used a human disguise codenamed Chelsea Van Der Zee to attract others thinking she was special. Ruby once asked Chelsea if she could help her in being part of the economy in Oceanside, and she gladly did by ditching class, much to Agatha's oppression. Then Nerissa made up an idea that the Trident of Oceanus should be a "symbol of peace" to end the war between Krakens and Mermaids. Later, when Ruby got enough training, thanks to Grandmamah, she managed to obtain the Trident from the Well of Seas, only to be deceived by Nerissa herself when she revealed her true identity.
"Man, to think someone would pretend to be your friend, only to get stabbed at the end when the true villain reveals their true purpose." Mario repeated.
"I could never live my life if someone double-crossed me easily." Luigi said paranoid.
"When Nerissa told me what she did to my daughter, I felt outraged. How dare she manipulate my daughter in a hideous way." Agatha responded.
"I know, mom. And I'm sorry for being so careless and not realizing my mistake." Ruby comforted her mom.
"Who would've thought she was capable of doing this atrocious act of control." said Arthur in disgust.
"I totally hate her style." replied Sam.
Nessie growled with anger, but the Mario Brothers patted him to be calm, and he did.
The Gillman family continued telling their story where Nerissa was almost gonna finish off Agatha and Grandmamah, but Ruby managed to stop her on time thanks to Brill from recovering her. Eventually, they worked together to destroy the Trident of Oceanus and end Nerissa's domination over the Kraken Kingdom and Oceanside. When the battle was won, everyone liked the Gillmans and considered them Protectors of Oceanside.
They finished their story, leaving Mario and Luigi awestruck with so many interesting facts they've learned.
"That was an amazing story you guys shared!" exclaimed Luigi.
"It's no wonder this town is so amazing thanks to you, Gillmans, and your graciousness." Mario added.
"Why, thank you, Mario Brothers." said Ruby.
"Lu and I suddenly feel like learning even more about your kind and the krakens too." added Mario.
"Can you please?" Luigi pleaded nicely.
"In that case, allow me, Ruby, and my sis, Agatha, to take you two on an aquatic voyage to the Kraken Kingdom!" Brill announced excitedly.
"Really?" both bros replied together.
"Yep, and we're about to show you two of our kraken forms and ask my mother about the kraken history." Agatha answered.
"Wait, this Grandmamah is your mother?" questioned Luigi.
"You'll get more answers when we get there." replied Ruby.
"And will you guys come?" Mario asked Arthur and Sam.
"We'd love to, but Sam needs to go to bed early for school, I have to think of new ideas for my bottle business, and hire some crew members." Arthur responded.
"Aww dad, I want to see Grandmamah again." Sam pouted, but he knew school was important to him.
Nessie wished to join as well, but he needed some rest too.
"In that case, Lu and I will bring along some power-ups so we can share it with you and Grandmamah when we arrive there. Let's-a go, Luigi!" Mario responded.
"Let's-a go, Mario!" exclaimed Luigi.
The Gillman family and Brill really liked the bond between the two brothers and everyone went to their respectful places to get ready for the visit under the ocean floor.
Unbeknownst to the group, a certain queen of the krakens was finishing up the new decorations of a new portrait of the Gillman family including her with the help of her followers. She was about to sit on her throne until three kraken men came up to her with an important announcement.
"Greetings your highness, we have an essential report that our excavating experts have discovered something unusual." said the first kraken.
"Report, what pray tell did you find?" asked the queen.
"When we were out on patrol, one of our excavators dug up two ancient relics that apparently have similar powers to the giant krakens. One had a red aura and the other a green aura." said the second kraken.
"And they're coming by with said relics as we speak." spoke the third kraken.
This surprised the queen. Later, a fourth kraken, this time a female, came up to the queen and reported another announcement.
"Your highness, we received word that your son, daughter, and granddaughter are coming here with two new guests who live outside of Oceanside." responded the female kraken.
The queen was surprised at this, but she was glad her family relatives were coming by for a visit. Not only that, she also had to check up on what those two relics are about. The queen dismissed everyone, leaving herself in the throne room.
"Oh I'm gonna have a swell time with my favorite people. I wonder who these fellers are? I hope they seem trustworthy." said Grandmamah.
There you have it, Chapter 6 is finished. Thank you all for reading this chapter. I have so many great ideas to put in this story, which is why it took so long to type it in. In the next chapter, the queen will meet the two brothers and give them a rundown of the history of the krakens! What do those two relics mean about having kraken powers? Find out soon! Leave your reviews and see you next time!
