"Have the financial officers look into the manner. Report back once done inspection." Rufus said.

"At once, Governor-general." A Crossbellian staff nodded and then he takes off.

Alone in the office, Rufus turned his seat around to look at the Window and then placed his hand on his head, and sighed.

(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Sensetive Talk)

"It's been only been a week since His Excellency has passed away. I'll never have the chance to surpass my Father. To transend humanity and be free, proving to myself that I'm no longer a bastard child. All of that was taken away because of that being who took the appearance of our hero. What's more, he absorbed the Divine Knights power. The one I've been searching for in this land. Without his Excellency and the Divine Knights, our plan we have been working for so long has gone down the drain."

Rufus got up and approached the window and touched it. "The Black Workshop lost its master, and the Gnome has shut down all functions to it. We can no longer begin the operation. What should I do now. If only His Excellency would still be here. But he's gone." Rufus lowered his head, saddened. "Now that he left this world this time... Perhaps... Yes. That is what he most likely wanted me and the Ironbloods to do. Perhaps Its time for me to consider to return Crossbell back to the Crossbellian and give them their independence. And dismantle the weapons now for the war."

(BGM ended)


Meanwhile with the SSS...

(Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney ost - Lamiroir ~ Landscape Painter in Sound)

"It's hard to believe it's only been two weeks since Chancellor Osborne has passed." Elie said.

"Yeah. And the one responsible was Chaos Rean. Who would have guess this would happen." Lloyd said. "Can't say I'm happy or sad about his death."

"Yeah. But... did you all remember what happen a week ago in the Mushroom Kingdom?" Tio asked.

"Yes. Chaos Rean attack the Sticker Fest where the Sticker Comet split into six Royal Stickers to grant immense power. And he corrupted them and place them in Bowser's Army to spread chaos." Lloyd said. "But his plans were foil thanks to Mario, Rean, and the others, but it won't be the last time we see him. He's planning something else this time. But what exactly?"

"I'm not sure, but it will involve some power or conflict." Tio said. "So far I been looking for any news related to mysterious conflicts, but there hasn't been one since the Sticker Fest."

"Hmm... Maybe it somewhere far?" Elie shrugged. "It can be anywhere in the world."

"Maybe. Or that he's searching for the Divine Knights. According to Professor Kokonoe who been inform by Rean and the others, He already absorbed either three or four by now." Lloyd said. "The remaining we know is that Rean has one, along with Crow and the Steel Maiden." Lloyd said.

"Yeah. But that man is cunning when it comes to creating some sort of chaos." Elie rub her left shoulder. "So what should we do right now?"

"I'm not sure but... only time will tell once the professor has some job for us." Lloyd said.

"Hey guys!" A voice called out as KeA approach with Jigglepuff.

"Hey, KeA! How was your Pokemon Training?" Tio asked

"Oh it's going great! I been developing some tactics with Jigglypuff. That and I made some new friends! We're planning on meeting again some other time in the Pokemon Battle Court. So what have you been up to?"

"We're discussing about Chaos Rean and what his next plan is." Elie answered

"Oh, right. That man..." KeA rub her right arm. "I'm worried about him too. But it doesn't seem like anything happen just yet. Was there any news from the professor?"

"Not yet. But if we do, we'll be sure to give you a call and—"

(BGM ended)

KeA closed her eyes suddenly as she received visions of Peach receiving a letter and was shocked by the letter's appearance, and the next vision was Bowser and Mona in horror, almost like they were being attacked.

"Huh..." KeA blinked

"Is something wrong, KeA?" Tio asked

"I... think I saw something in the Ebb and flow of fate just now. It involves Princess Peach, King Bowser and Mona."

(Trails into Reverie ost - Mysterious Elements)

"What did you see KeA?" Elie asked.

"I'm not sure but... something terrible happens has happened." KeA said

"Something terrible has happen?" Lloyd asked.

"Y-Yeah. First was the Princess receiving a letter... and then the next was King Bowser and Mona was attack somewhere. We should hurry to Princess Peach."

"Then we should hurry. I'll give Randy a call and see if he can join us." Tio said as they made way to Peach's Castle." KeA said, causing them to nod and make their way to Peach's Castle.


Peach's Castle...

"Princess, the SSS wishes to meet you." A Toad said.

"The SSS?" Peach tilt her head. "Sent them in."

The Toad nodded and then open the door and came in Lloyd, Elie, Tio and KeA with Jigglepuff.

"Hello, lloyd, Elie, Tio and KeA." Peach greeted with a warm smile.

"Jigglepuff!" Jigglepuff pouted

Peach giggled. "You too, Jigglepuff. What brings you all here?"

"Princess, did you received a letter by chance?" KeA asked

"A letter? No. Why do you ask?"

"KeA saw something disturbing that will be deliver to you. It was a vision. And it also involve Bowser and Mona being attack." Elie explain

"Bowser and Mona? How can that be?" Peach rub her chin. "Hmm, now I got this bad feeling. But I'm sure Mona and Bowser will be all right. They're strong after all. Still, why would the letter surprise you?"

"We're not so sure, but something within the latter that stir a shock it seems. According to KeA." Lloyd said

A Door knock. "Princess! You got a letter!"

"A Letter?" Peach turn to the others as they look serious. "Okay, bring it here?"

The Toad open the door and then delivers the letter to Peach. The moment she unfolded the letter, she gasped in shock.


Later...

"Wow. It certainly raining, Bro." Luigi looking out the window with a slight thunderstorm. "And thunder."

"Well the weather did say there will be raining and a little thunderstorm." Mario said. "So what should we do?"

"Maybe play games? What do you want to play?"

"Good question? How about—"

It was at this time, someone knock on the door.

"Huh? Who could that be out here in this weather?" Luigi asked as he approached the door and open it, revealing Peach, Toad, Lloyd, Elie, Tio, Randy, KeA and Jigglepuff wearing rain coats. "Oh! Peach! And the SSS, right? Come in, come in!" He invited them in and then closed the door.

"Peach, what brings you here out here?" Mario asked.

"Mario..." Peach said solemn, pulling out the letter. "Please, take a look at this... letter."

"A letter? Is something wrong?"

"Trust me on this one..." Peach said as Mario took the letter.

"Hmm... this stamp..." Mario hummed as he opens it. Once unfolded, it reveals the paper body of a Toad, completely drained of its color. "Whoa!"

"Is that... a Toad?!" Luigi exclaimed. "What happened to him?! Is... he dead?!"

"Unfortunately, not even we know." Lloyd said. "The Toad was completely drain, almost as if something drained him of his life."

"But I can still feel like he's alive but... I can't say I don't know what happens to him." Tio said. "Still, we were just as shocked as you are."

"Oh no... Oooh no..." Luigi cower his head. "This feels just like back during the Shroob invasion! But it's not them, this time, right?!"

"No. They turn over a new leaf." Mario shook his head. "Hmm... this stamp, however... I feel like I've seen this before." Then a light bulp appeared over his head. "Aha!" He turn to picture on the wall. "There it is! That's the stamp from Prism Island!"

"Prism Island?" Randy asked.

"I thought as much." Peach said. "Prism Island is a renowned island known as the Island of Painter, knowing for its endless supplies of paints. Painters from all over the world get their supplies from Prism Island. It's also a favorite spot for Tourists. Something must have happen to the island if they send a letter of a colorless Toad..."

"But who would do that?" Elie asked.

"I don't know, but this sounds like a mystery. Perhaps we should investigate the matter."

"I don't mind comin' along too. I just gotta let the Chief Instructor know. Here's hopin' he'll let me though." Randy said.

"I'm sure he might." Mario said. "Still... something is very wrong here. I'll go pack everything up for the trip."

"I'm going too. You guys comin' along too?" Luigi asked

"Of course. Let's go solve this mystery together!" KeA nodded

"Jigglepuff!' Jigglepuff nodded

"Right. I want to know what happens to the island. So count me in." Peach nodded.

"All right. Let's-a-go, everyone!"

(BGM ended)


The Next day...

"Okay, everyone, we're all here!" A Toad announced as everyone came out of the boat.

"Phew. Man that was a bumpy ride." Randy scratch his hair. "Anyone feelin' seasick?"

"I'm all right, though I can't say for Tio." Lloyd said.

"Oough..." Tio groaned. "So that's how it feels to be seasick..." She covered her mouth. "I think I'm going to throw up...!" She look to the nearby trashcan, run over and then begins to barf.

"Oh Aidios, Tio!" Elie ran up to help her.

Lloyd grimaced. "Poor Tio."

"Yeah. Seasickness can be a real bitch." Randy scratching the back of his hair sheepishly. "But at least we made it on the island. But..." He look around. "It's quiet... too quiet."

"Where is everyone? This is Port Prisma, right?" The Toad asked. "I even given them a heads up. Maybe they're preparing a warmer welcome to Princess Peach and the Mario brothers."

"Oof... My back hurts after being cramped." Luigi frown. "I feel like a gum wrapper."

"Yeah, same here. But I can't stop thinkin' about that colorless Toad who been folded into a letter." Mario said

"Me too. He was posted here in Port Prisma, right?" KeA asked.

"Lucky for us, I read the whole Port Prisma guidebook on the way! We should head our way to Prisma Fountain. That's where the main tourist is. We should run into one of the locals here." The Toad said.

"But we should be careful. There is this ominous feeling on this land." Lloyd said.

"Yeah. Something must have happen here. So let's stay close." Elie said as they see a create blocking the stairs.

"Okay which wise guy decided to place a crate here?" Randy asked.

"Seriously? Do we have to break it to get through?" Toad asked.

"Hey, is it me or is this sign... too white?" Tio asked, pointing at the sign approaching it.

"Well, let's go rid of this crate." Mario brought his hammer and swing it, destroying the crate. "All right, let's a go." He said and they take off to the center of the town.

(Paper Mario: Color Splash ost - Broken Down Town)

"Whoa..." KeA look around as a paper flying pass them. "First the scary music and now this town is... completely look like a ghost town!"

"G-Ghost...!" Elie turn pale. "I-I hope that isn't the case!"

"You afraid of ghost to, huh?" Luiig asked

"You too, Luigi?"

"Didn't you do some ghost-busting with Professor E. Gadd?" Randy asked

"Yeah, but you'll get used to it eventually." Luigi said

"If only Madameselle learn something from you."

"Randy." Elie giving him a dirty look.

"This is Prisma Fountain, right?" KeA asked. "I see a bunch of white spots everyone and... even more colorless Toads."

"But it's not just them..." Lloyd staring at colorless Pokemon and Humans. "Pokemon and humans too are spotless."

"Creeeeeepy." Tio said

"Eek!" Elie shivered.

"According to my guidebook, the fountain is "a glorious rainbow of happiness and joy." The Toad staying at the fountain. "But this doesn't feel right. I'll take a look around and see if I can find anyone."

"Be sure you be careful, yeah." Randy said

"Will do!" The Toad takes off.

"What could have happened to this place? And... who done it." Lloyd rub his chin.

"Good question. Maybe I should—" Suddenly the fountain center open a hatch.

"Eek!" Elie jump into Lloyd's arms as he catches her and then came out a device.

"Okay that took us by surprise." Tio approach the device. "It looks like a device. Hang on, let me expect it." She knee down and read the labels. "Emergancy Recovery Unit. In case of emergency, activate these three switches hidden in the plaza. Blue: Hit, Yellow, Pull, Red Jump."

"An emergency system?" Lloyd asked. "Come on, let's give it a try."

"Let's a-go bro." Mario said as Luigi nodded as they look around.

Mario found the blue switch and hit it with his hammer, then Luigi found yellow flower bud.

"Does this mean it?" Luigi scratching his hair and then pull it into a flower, then the two lighting lit up.

"It's working! Keep it up!" Tio said

The Bros look around for the red mechanism until they notice the strange red wall and then hit it. The red panel flip and glow.

The Hatches within each color unlock the hatch. Something within it surface from the ground and came out a Paint Can.

"Is that... a paint can?" Peach asked

"Really? That's the emergency system?" Randy asked "A Paint Can?"

"Maybe it's something different." Lloyd put Elie down and then expected it. "We should open the lid, but we need the proper tool for it."

"How about opening it with the hammer?" Peach suggested.

"Is that really a good idea to open it?" KeA asked

"Well it's worth the shot." Mario pull out his hammer and the smack the Paint Can, then it came alive.

"OW!" It spoked.

"AAH! It's alive!" Elie yelled.

"Hey, busters! What was that for?! How would you like it if I whacked you with a hammer while you were sleeping?"

"Whoa! A Talking Paint Can! That so cool!" KeA eye sparkling.

"Jigglepuff?" Jigglepuff tilts her head.

"An AI Paint Can?" Tio mused. "Huh. I feel like Professor E. Gadd would whip of something like this."

"Sorry about that. We don't have anything other than a hammer to open you." Mario scorching his back hair. "But who would have guessed we would encounter a magic paint can or an AI Paint Can."

The Paint Can sighed. "All right, fine. I can't say I like the idea of being pounded in the head with the hammer, but you don't look like the locals so I'll forgive you for that comment. As you all guess by now that I'm no ordinary Paint Can. Now that I'm awake, who's hungry for some burgers or something. Your treat."

"That's how you introduce yourself?" Randy sweatdrop.

"Well, I am hungry after all the travels to make it here." KeA said.

"I'm too seasick to even eat right now..." Tio said. "Speaking off, where's the bathroom so I can watch my mouth."

"Hold that though everyone." Lloyd said. "We're actually here to investigate a mysterious letter that was sent from this island. The letter reveal to a Toad that was... drain from all of its color and was use as a mail to sent to the princess. My name is Detective Lloyd Bannings of the SSS. Special Support Section from Crossbell."

"My name is Elie MacDowell. I'm also from the SSS." Elie greeted.

"I'm Randy Orlando. Also a member of the SSS. But right now, I'm workin' as an Instructor of Thors Branch Campus in Erebonia." Randy said.

"I'm Tio Plato. Also a member of the SSS." Tio waved.

"I'm KeA Bannings and this is my Pokemon Partner, Jigglepuff!" KeA greeted with a cheerful smile.

"Jigglepuff!" Jigglepuff cheered.

"My name is Princess Peach from the Mushroom Kingdom." Peach greeted

"I'm-a-Mario. Sorry for wacking you on the head." Mario said

"I'm-a-Luigi! Number 1!" Luigi introduce himself.

"Accompany us is also a Toad. He went out to see if there's anyone else. He should be around here some—"

(BGM paused)

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAUGH!" The Toad Scream, causing everyone to flinch and have an !? over their heads. They turn to the direction where Toad left.

(Paper Mario: Color Splash ost - Toad in Trouble!)

"That sounds like Toad!" Mario exclaimed

"Stop! Get off me! HEEEEEEEEELP!"

"He's in trouble! Come on!" Lloyd yelled as they run toward the Yellow Distract.

(BGM Ended)

"The hell!?" Randy shout, seeing the poor Toad is being drained by a Shy Guy from a straw.

(Paper Mario: Color Splash ost - Straws of Doom)

"STOP IT! My... Beautiful colors!" The Toad groaned as half of his colors being drain.

"W-What is he doing!?" Elie exclaimed.

"E-Everyone... Help...Meeeeee!" The Toad screamed until the Shy Guy completely drain him of his color, becoming a colorless Toad.

"TOAD! NOOOOO!" Peach screamed.

"You bastard!" Randy got out his Hlabard as everyone got out their weapons. "You're gonna pay for that!"

"Oh look! More people to suck the colors out from!" The Slurp Guy said. "Come on Boys, let's get 'em!"

The more Slurp Guys came out from hiding.

"All right boys! Slurp 'em!"

"Everyone, come on!" Lloyd yelled.

"HAA—"

"WAAAAAAAAIT!" The Paint Can yelled.

*Record Scratch*

Everyone halted and turn to the paint can.

"Do any of you guys have paints?" He asked

"Uuh... what?" Luigi asked

"You know... Paint! The colorful stuff coursing through our bodies?"

"You mean, Blood?" Tio grimaced

"Well, sort of. I mean you guys don't have blood because your paper beings. Paint is literally blood for the paper kind in this universe. Even the floor, even the earth itself. How else do you guys are animated with colors? You guys seriously don't know that?" He asked, causing everyone except the Slurp Guys to shake their heads, giving the paint can a jawdrop look... "Oh my god, the people in this universe need update their knowledge about paper beings. And there's not even paint around either! Aaaugh... All right fine! One of you wring me!"

"Um, why would we do that?" Elie asked "Should we be fighting right now?"

"No, not yet! You need paint to have a proper battle in this story!"

"So we're breaking the fourth wall now?" Tio asked

"Never mind the stupid breaking the fourth wall! Just so it!" He yelled.

"All right, all right." Mario grabbed the paint can person and then squeezed the paint out of him as Luigi, Lloyd, Elie, Tio, Randy, Peach, KeA and Jigglepuff.

"Phew! Wow, I feel so light and airy! Is this how you paperfolk feel like all the time?" He asked

"Pretty much." Randy said. "So the paint we absorbed just now is your blood, yeah?"

"Yep. That reminds me, you guys gonna need to take a shower later." He said

"Wait, what?!" Elie exclaimed.

"Actually, what is your name?" Tio asked

"Oh yeah, I haven't introduced myself, haven't I?" He asked while the Slurp Guys called for reinforcements. "I'm Huey. I've granted you all the power of paint that has been imbued with your attacks. You can use it to restore life and paint colors to the colorless spots and colorless folks who have been drained like that Toad just now. Now you can beat those introverted assassins!"

"Hey, so... are we good to attack now?" The Slurp Guy asked. "Or do you still need a minute?"

"Yup. Now we're good. Wait, why are there more of you?!" Huey asked "Oh never mind, you got your weapons ready and now paint. Now Attack!"

(Trails to Azure ost - Formidable Energy)

"Combat links, activate!" Lloyd yelled as the party form combat links.

The Shy guys charge with their fists to attack the ground, Lloyd, Randy, Mario and Luigi block their attacks and counterattack with their swings as Elie begin shooting while Tio throw Orbal energy shot toward them as the Shy Guys dodge the attacks.

"Jigglypuff!, Rollout!" KeA yelled

"Jigglypuff! Jigglypuff curl into a ball and then ram toward a couple of Shy Guys into the air while Elie shoots bullets on them.

One Slurp Guy charges and slap Tio and then to go suck the color out of her, but she blocks and axe kicks, and then her Orbal Staff forms an energy Blade and slashes him away. Randy swirls, swings, and slashes against a couple of Sky Guys as one Shy Guy jumps and kicks his face. Luigi throws his hammer and knocks the Shy Guy back. Mario throws punches at one Sky Guy while Peach swings her Orbal Lance against the Slurp Guy who dodges her attacks. Peach swings down and knocks the Slurp Guy to the ground.

The Shy Guys pull out pieces of the floor and throw them at the group as they block and dodge. Lloyd lung and then combo punch a Slurp Guy and knock him into the air.

"Zero Breaker!" Lloyd sued his craft: Zero Breaker to pull the Shy and Slurp Guys to him and then launch a powerful rotating attack to push them back as Jigglypuff ram them over with Rollout.

"All right Jigglypuff, Hyper Voice!" KeA yelled

"Jiggglypuuuuuuufff!" Jigglypuff unleash sound rings and attack a couple of Shy Guys and Slurp Guys, dropping multiple collars.

"WAAAAAAAH! WE'RE DOING A TEAM ROCKET BLASTING OFF AGAAAAAAAAAIN!" They screamed and disappeared into the sky with a star blocking.

(BGM ended)

(Resuming Broken Down Town)

"All right, that's what we're talkin' about!" Randy smirked, putting their weapons away.

"MAN, I'M STARVING! How about that burger?!" Huey asked

"Wait, you're seriously hungry for a magic or AI talking Paint Can?" Tio asked

"Wait, are you seriously thinking that? I'm literally a living being like anyone else!"

"Wait, you're actually a living person?" KeA asked

"Yes!"

"Okay, we did not know that." Elie scratch her cheek. "But..." She turn to the colorless Toad. "What are we going to do with the Toad?"

"He's fine. He just needs a fresh coat of paint, and he'll be as good as new." Huey said.

"Oh, you mention that earlier. So we can revived him as you said?" Lloyd asked

"So we're playing the roles as Gods now?" Tio mused

"Don't get carried away, Tio, was it? Once whatever cases this problem in this story, everything will go back to normal." Huey said.

"Aww, what a shame."

"Wait, he won't come back as a Zombie Toad, right?" Peach asked

"Nope. He'll be the same Toad he's always been, ma'am. That's the power of paint! Paint adds beauty and life to the world as I said earlier. Which is also why I granted you guys the power of paint, with that said, I took the liberty of loading your weapons with all the colors of the rainbow. Just hit your friend with your hammer or whatever and he'll be good as new."

"Okaydoki!" Mario got his hammer ready and then hit the colorless Toad as Red Paint splashed and the Toad, returning him to normal.

"Mmm... Mom, just five more minuteeees..." The Toad groaned until he open his eyes. "Wait, what?!" he hop back on his feet and look around himself. "I'm alive! I'm aliiiiive! And I can feel my pants too! YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!"

"Oh that's such a huge relief. We can return everyone to normal and ask what happened." Peach cheered

"Upbaba! I should give you guys a warning. I gave you guys everything I've got, but it won't last forever." Huey told them. "If you want to keep on painting the world around you, you're going to have to resupply from time to time."

"So that's how my life was saved?" The Toad asked. "I knew all that recycling would pay off one day! But what are we gonna do about those freaks with bendy straws who ambush me earlier? And where exactly are we supposed to find this magical life-giving paint you speak of?"

"Oh that's a good question." KeA said. "What do you think, Huey?"

"Well the answer is obvious. You all remember the center of the mountain you found be taking a nap in? That is the prime source of paint for ALL of Prism Island!" Huey answered. "We've got six Big Paint Stars hooked up to the things, and they'll put out as much paint as you like."

"Big Paint Stars?" Luigi asked.

"Plus, I mean... paint pretty much flies out of everything around here. Just smash a couple of things and you'll see what I mean."

"I see... but the fountain was completely dry when we woke you up." Peach said

"Yeah, that's true. So we just need to turn it on again right? It was pretty dry when we got there." KeA agreed.

"Bwahaha! Dry?! Oh that's a good one, KeA!" Huey laughed.

"Um, KeA isn't joking. The Fountain is literally dry." Lloyd said

"Come on. Our Big Paint Stars could never run cry. Look, I'll show you." Huey took off.

"He's going to be shock when he realized the fountain was dry." Randy said.

"But what's this about Big Paint Stars?" Luigi asked. "They supply endless amount of paint?"

"Well it does answer the question on how Prism Island has endless supplies of paint." Peach said. "We should return all the colorless Toads, Pokemon and Humans back to normal."

"I wanna see how mine works." Tio approach the Colorless Toad and then swing her Orbal Staff as blue paint dropped onto the Toad and return to life.

"Hello! Welcome to Prisma Cardwa—" The Blue Toad jump on his feet. "Wait, what the heck? What's going on here? The last thing I remember was surrounded by a bunch of thirsty Shy Guys."

"Hello." Mario waved.

"Oh hey it's Mario! And Princess Peach!"

"I'm here too." Luigi said

"Oh Luigi! I didn't see you there." He said as Luigi frown. "Hahaha! I'm kidding, I'm kidding! I'm just saving the best for last!"

"Well if you say so."

"Not sure who the rest of you are but what are you guys doing here in Prism Island?"

"We're hoping to learn what happen to the island after we received a letter from an anonymous person. Do you happen to know anything about a letter?" Lloyd asked

"I can't say I do. My memories is a bit fuzzy." The Blue Toad scratching his head. "Maybe Aoi might know something."

"Aoi?"

"He's a new friend who came to Prism Island. He was away somewhere but he should have been back by now. I wonder if those Shy Guys got to him..."

"Maybe we'll go find out. Thanks for the help. Take care now, okay?"

"Will do!" The Blue Toad took off.

"Okay, let's go back to Huey. I'm sure by now he's probably questioning what happen." Lloyd said as they walk back to the Fountain and see Huey on the floor crying.

"AAAAAAAAAAUGHHAHAHAAAAAAAAA! My precious Big Paint Staaaars! They're bowaaaaaaaan (gone) Bwoaaaaaaaaaan!"

"Yep. He's crying." KeA said

"Jigglypuff." Jigglepuff nodded

"There, there Huey. Maybe we can help find the Big Paint Stars." Elie smiled

"It's no use... They're gone... they're all gooooooone hahahaaaaaa!" Huey groaning. "Port Prisma without Big Paint Stars is like... like... a tuna-fish sandwich without ketchup! Bwaahaahaaaa!"

"First of all, I don't really understand that analogy. And secondly, gross..." Toad said. "But thirdly, those Paint Stars are that important to you huh? You did save my life with it."

"WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!" Huey cried again, causing everyone to sweatdrop. Until he pop back up. "Wait a minute..." He sniffed with his unseen noise. "That smell... it smells like... a Paint Star!" He look up and see the red paint star on top of a building. "I knew it! Guys, over there! It's one of our Big Paint Stars! Isn't it glorious!?"

"I guess so?" Tio shrugged.

"Okay, you guys gotta help me! I did help you after all! I sacrifice my lifeblood to get you out of that pickle there..."

"Actually, we could be just fi—"

"You gotta help more recover the Big Paint Stars!"

"He's not gonna listen to a word, I say, huh?" Randy sighed.

"Cheer up, Randy. I mean we do owe him a favor. He did help us and gave us power to restore Toad." KeA smiled. "Besides, I have a pretty good feeling that it also related to the mystery of who sent that Toad tha twas mail to us."

"KeA's right. We got to help both Huey and restore this Island back to its glory after what just happen." Elie nodded.

"I agree! Plus we may know more when we find this Aoi character too." Mario agreed.

"Looks like we got another adventure, but this time it's a group of policemen." Luigi chuckled.

"Thanks for the help, you guys! I mean it." Huey smiled with its face yellow. "Now let's go get that Big Paint Star!"

"Then guess I'll wait here then. Go ahead and paint the town red, everyone! And hopefully the other colors too."

(BGM ended)

(Paper Mario: Sticker Star ost - Sketchy Corner)

"We will. Come on, let's go bring this place back to its colors." Mario said as they take off to different parts of Prisma Fountain.

Each of them begin to hit the colorless spots to bring color back to life and then heal up the colorless people.

"Oough... What happen?" A Toad groaned. "The last thing I remember was admiring the flowers before I suddenly become empty..."

Tio restore a Toad that was sent. "Stop! Leave me alone! I'm just trying to deliver the mail!"

"Whoa there. Calm down." Tio said

"Oh! Um, hello. What happened to me?" The Toad asked

"That's what I wanted to find out. You were literally sent as a mail to Princess Peach. Did you know who sent you?"

"The only thing I can remember was being assaulted by a bunch of Shy Guys with... straws?" The Toad scratching his head. "I feel like it's a dream but... Is there something wrong with my head?"

"Hehe. Yep. Hang on, I'll remove the stamp." Tio said, taking off the stamp.

"Oof! A Stamp? How did that get there? Well anyway, I'm the Toadmaster general here in Port Prisma."

"Nice to meet you. I'm Tio from the SSS. Special Support Section of Crossbell."

"Nice to meet you!"

"Noooo! Our precious Fountain! They really destroy our beautiful Prisma Fountain..."

"Not the bridge! Anything but the bridge!"

"Is there a bridge expert who can fix it?" Luigi asked

"We usually do, but he's out of town... somewhere doing...something."

Mario open the gate and then appeared a Goomba.

"GOOM! I mean BOOM!" He yelled until Mario swing his hammer and knock the Goomba into the air. "I BLEW IIIIIIIIIT!"

Mario approach the colorless Toad and splash paint on him.

"Goodnight, cruel world..." He said until he open his eyes. "Wait, you're not a Goomba. You're Mario!"

"That's-a-me." Mario chuckled.

"I can't beleive that guy took me out. I lost to the first Goomba! Just like a grandma! Well, thanks for remaining me. This is the blue distract, or well... it used to be."

"I've noticed. I'm sure we'll get this place back and running."

"Hmm..." Peach hummed. "It look like the waterwheel isn't functioning."

"Pfft!" A voice called out to Randy?"

"Hm?" He turn and see a Shy Guy in the corner. "Hey, don't I know you?"

"Nope. We're just met stranger. But wanna hear a secret? Come closer and I'll tell you."

"Naw. No thanks."

"Trust me, you'll regret it."

"No thanks pal."

"Fine. Then I'll just." The Shy Guy then turns to Randy pointing his hand at him. "SLUUUUUURP!" He then blinks, realizing he doesn't have a straw. "Where'd my straw go?"

"Heh." Randy got out his Halbard. "Amateur."

"Wait, wait, wait wai—"

SLAM!

Randy took off as the Shy Guy was on the floor with stars circling around his head.

"Oough..." A human groaned. "Augh! Where did those group of Shy Guys go?! Did they steal everyone's color!?"

"Smeargle..." A Smeargle was return back to life. "Smeargle, Smeargle!" Then he took off running.

"Help! Someone help me!" A voice cried behind the door, causing Lloyd's attention.

"Hold on I'll coming!" Lloyd got out his Tonfas and kick the door, only to nothing. "Huh?" He walk in and then look around as the door closes, revealing a Shy Guy who face planted to the wall.

"Oough..." He fell on the floor.

"Oh. It's a Shy Guy. I guess you were trying to trap me."

"Nice work!" A Toad thumps up.

"Whoa! Where did you come from?" Lloyd asked

"From the closet. Hiding from those paint-stealing hooligans. Anyway, if you feel like resting int he Inn, please come in and enjoy yourselves."

"Thanks! Our friends and I will take you up on that offer." Lloyd smiled

Elie aim her Orbal Pistol toward the Slurp Guy stealing paint from the water fall and then shot the back of his head and then taken him out.

"Augh!" He grunted and fell down.

"Time to return the water back to its proper place." She fired a bullet and blue paint splash, causing the water to return and pushing the Shy Guy with it.

"WAAAAAAAH!" He yelled and then the entrance to the top of the building is revealed.

"Oh!" Elie cheered. "Everyone! I unlock the path!" She called out and soon she regroup with everyone.

"Nice Elie!" Lloyd smiled

"All right, Let's go get that Paint Star." Randy said as they take off until reach the Mini Paint Star.

"Woohoo! Yes! We made it to the Big paint Star! Let's go grab it!" Huey cheered. "Wait, hold on. Oh wait, this isn't the Big Paint Star, it's too small."

"Really? Then what is it? A Mini Paint Star?" KeA asked

"You got it, KeA! This is a good sign still. They're like baby Big Paint Stars. We're ont he right crack. The Mini Paint Stars will always lead to Big Paint Stars."

"So all we got to do is find the Mini Paint Stars and we'll find the Big Paint Stars?" Lloyd asked

"Exactamodo! Once we do, the Big Paint Star will lead to my beautiful fountain being restored to its formal glory!"

(BGM ended)

A Gust of wind suddenly appeared.

"Huh? What's going on?" Huey said.

(Paper Mario: Color Splash ost - Bowser's Airship Aloft)

"That sounds like an air engine! To the look out!" Lloyd said as they arrive and see an Airship carrying a large bucket of Red paint, where a Toad is hanging on.

"That airship... That looks like Bowser." Mario said.

"The Koopa King?" Lloyd asked

"So this Bowser guy is stealing the paint from Port Prisma?!" Huey exclaimed

"Looks like it. But if his minions are causing trouble then..." Peach paused

"I should have known that this was his doing." Mario sighed. "Come on, let's follow that ship!"

"Grabbed that Mini Paint Star and let's get going!" Huey said as they grabbed the paint star.

(BGM ended)


Ruddy Road...

(Paper Mario: Color Splash ost - Ruddey Road)

"Oh. Look at this road." Elie looking around as they walk. "I wonder what's it called."

"Ruddy Road." Huey answered. "This is where the Mini-Paint Star took us. Now let's fo find the next Paint Star."

"Hmm..." Mario rub his chin.

"What's up, Mario?" Luigi asked.

"I'm thinking on how we can find the Mini Paint Stars if we have a little help."

"What are you thinking?"

"Should we call E. Gadd?"

"Perhaps that is for the best." FLUDD said

"Okay, I'll give him a call." Mario pull out his ARCUS Alpha and looking for 's name and then tap it. "Hello, Professor?"

"Ah, Mario my boy! How are you doing lad?" E Gadd asked.

"I'm-a-doing fine. Actually, we need your help with something."

"What is it my boy?"

"Here's the situation." Mario said as he begin to explain while the others are painting houses to rescue the Toads trapped inside.

"Hmm... I see. This does sound very serious. Lucky, I know just the thing to work! You should have the map data on your ARCUS Alpha, just take a picture and use the scan app, then it counts the area and you'll find those paint stars!"

"Thanks !" Luigi said.

"No problem! Good luck!" E. Gadd hang up.

"Okay, we just gonna find a Mini-Paint star and—"

"Hey, look over there!" Lloyd pointed as they see Slurp Guys stealing paint from the floor and spit it to the bucket.

"The Shy Guys! They're stealing the paints!" Elie said

"Let's stop them." Lloyd got out his Tonfas as the others got their weapons out. "Hold it!"

The Shy Guys turn to then.

"Oi! Get the paints back to the ship! We'll hold 'em off!" A Slurp Guy said

"No need to tell me that!" The other Slurp Guy took the buckets and take off.

"Oh no you don't!" Lloyd said as he lung toward and then punch a few Slurps guys while the other two got away. "After them!"

Mario and Luigi took out the Slurp Guys and then repair the colorless spot. The group caught off with the Slurps Guys, only to find out that they already been dealt with.

(BGM paused)

"Oh..." Lloyd said

(Pokemon Sun and Moon ost - Malie City)

The Shy Guys were groaning as a Young man with Burgundy hair tied back into s high ponytail. His hair reaches his shoulders length, His eyes matches that of his hair, burgundy. He wears black tights with a plaid olive green jacket, underneath was a blue plaid shirt. He wears dark brown boots.

In his right hand is a Ninjato with unique features. The Blade itself is straight black with a sharp point with dark red and blue design. The cover hilt is dark red with two gems attached underneath.

The Young Man let out a sigh until he turn his head to the group.

"What? More of you?!"

"Wait, hold on!" Lloyd exclaimed

(BGM paused)

(Paper Mario: The Origami King ost - Autumn Mountain Battle)

"I won't let you get away for what you have done to this island!" The Young Man took his stand.

Eastern Fighter - ?

"AOI WAAAAAIT!"

*Record Scratch*

"Huh?" The Young Man blinked as they see a Purple Toad came running to them and then salute.

(Resuming Ruddey Road)

"Greetings Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and their friends! I apology for not arriving sooner. Aoi, at ease, they are not the enemies." The Purple Toad said

"They're... not?" Thr Young man turn to the group. "Now that I got a good luck... they look familiar... Ah!" He gasped. "You're the SSS of Crossbell! The legendary Mario Bros and Princess Peach of the Mushroom Kingdom!" His face turn red and then he bow in apology. "I'm so, so sooooorry! I mistaken you for the villains who harm Prism Island! I'm so so sorry!"

"It's okay! Everyone can make mistakes." Lloyd said. "Your name is Aoi, right?"

"Y-Yes." Aoi got back on his feet. "Hello. My name is Aoi Ryuji. I'm... well... a tourist."

"A tourist who knows how to handle himself." Randy said. "That looks like a sword that came from the east. Are you from Calvard?"

"No. I hail from Inazuma. Which is... quite far from Calvard and Crossbell. Again, a thousand pardons for..."

"It's okay. I'm just glad we didn't fight over a misunderstanding." Elie smiled. "In fact, we were looking for you. Your friends with one of the Toads in Prisma Fountain, correct?"

"Yes... wait, how do you know that?" Aoi asked as they explain. "Unbelievable... so you restore him. Oh... thank the gods... I was... so shock of what those fiends did to everyone at Port Prisma. It was a nightmare to watch to see so many innocent being drain of their colors. Pokemon included. I can't thank you all enough."

"We're glad we can return them to normal." Mario said. "Actually, we were hoping to ask you on what happen to Port Prisma. It was a ghost town when we arrive."

"Oh." Aoi hummed. "I'm truly sorry but I don't know what exactly happen to the town. I was away from Port Prisma to gather some painting supplies for my friend until I witness airships and those fiends who been saping the colors off of people. I chase after them to get answered. The only thing I've learn is that they were ordered by someone to collect large amount of paint."

"Considering Bowser's ship is here, it must be him." Mairio said.

"Bowser? Where have I heard that name before?"

"The Koopa King." The Puple Toad said. "If I may, allow me to introduce myself to you all. I am the captain of the Purple Toad rescue squad."

"The Purple Toad Rescue Squad?" Tio asked

"We are Toads who help the people who are endanger while also explore Prisma Island."

"Oh I see. It's an honor to meet you captain." Lloyd said.

"And you guys look so cool too! I love the color-coordination getups and your scarves too!" KeA smiled

"Why thank you, young miss, but serving in the Rescue Squad is more than just wearing a cool uniform. Our mission is to right the wrong off this world. To stamp out injustices whenever it fester! If you ever want to talk to our chief director, you can find him at Rescue Squad HQ in Port Prisma's yellow district."

"I see, thank you for the info. By any chance, have any of you seen a Mini- Paint Star?" Lloyd asked

"A Mini Paint Star? Not that I am aware of. The only thing I've aware is that we received reports that people are having trouble getting past this cliff." The Captain turn to the cliff. "We mobilized to see if we can find a way to scale it. But unfortunately, none of my three squaddies have arrived yet. They should've been here by now. I hope nothing bad happens to them."

"Um, if I may say something. It wouldn't happen to be something shape like the Big Paint Stars, correct? Is so, I've seen one when I jump over that cliff."

"You have!?" Huey yelled. "There's one over that cliff?!"

"Yes. A blue one."

"A blue Mini-Paint Star?" Mario asked. "We may need it, bur unfortunately, I'm not sure how the SSS can reach that cliff."

"I have an idea." Purple Captain said. "If you run into any purple squaddies anywhere, send them my way."

"All right, we'll remember that." Peach nodded.

"Then fare thee well friends!" The Purple Toad saluted. "I wish you luck."

"Um, excuse me. If it all right, mind if I accompany you?" Aoi asked. "I believe my skills may be of service if you'll have me."

"Of course. We're glad to help another help." Lloyd smiled. "Let's go save this island together."

"yes of course!" Aoi cheered and they take off and then encounter another Slurp Guy and then taken him out.

They restore the color it lost and resume their journey where they encounter a red Mini-Paint Star.

"There it is! There's a Mini Paint Star over there!" Huey said as they go over to it and notice its mission its colors. "Wait, whaaaat?! What is the meaning of this?! The Mini-Paint Star has been drained!"

"One of the Slurp Guys must have done this. But we can restore it with paint, right?" Lloyd said.

"Yeah, I'm tall enough to reach it." Randy pull out his Halbard. "I'll just swing my baby and we can keep going."

"Hey is it me or is that a cafe over there?" Tio pointed to the cafe where Shy Guys are enjoying a break with a couple of humans.

"Hey, who are those Shy Guys there?" Randy asked.

"I don't think we need to worry about them. They seem to be relaxing." Mario said.

"Well... if you say so, Mario. All right, let's go." Lloyd said as Randy swing his halberd on the Mini-Paint Star and restore its color.

"Okay, wait a moment." Mario take a picture and then use the App to scan it on the Data Map and now register. "And done! Now we can find the Paint Stars on the map."

"Really? It can do that?" Elie asked

"Yep. Thanks to the tracker app."

"How convenient." Tio said as they collected the Mini-Paint Star and take off.


Welcome to the Color Splash! This time it's the SSS story!