//------------------------------// // Chapter 23: Mario Finale // Story: Light and Darkness // by FandomPlays1234 //------------------------------// Starlight and Cadence regrouped with the party who had already begun setting up camp. As Twilight introduced Cadence to the party members, Starlight walked over to the switch and pressed it. For a moment nothing happened, but as she was getting ready to head back, she noticed the blue lights in the distance had gone out. Starlight returned to camp, without saying another word and enjoyed dinner before heading off to sleep. The following morning, they packed up and continued with their journey. The next spirit wasn't far from where they were and was guarding the entrance to another dojo "It's Iggy Koopa this time huh?" asked Villager. "Starlight let me handle this one," said Piranha Plant. "Be my guest," said Starlight. Piranha Plant hopped up to Iggy with a huge grin on his face. "Man I've never felt so excited to battle before," "Didn't you technically beat Bowser's ass the other day?" asked Link. "Shut up!" roared Bowser. Suddenly Master Hand appeared out of nowhere and began fanning Iggy and Piranha Plant, creating strong winds. "Oh come on really!?" groaned Piranha Planet. "Star, is there any spirits that can help with strong winds!?" Starlight opened the album and began flipping through the pages. "Nope sorry!" Starlight yelled over the noise. "Dammit, seriously?" Piranha Plant mumbled under his breath. "Guess I'll just have to make do with this," "Look out!" warned Ember. Piranha Plant looked up as Iggy attempted to drill him into the ground. Piranha Plant quickly dodged the attack and grabbed him, biting into him several times before throwing him to the side. Piranha Plant quickly scooted to the side before he could be blown away just in time for Iggy to recover. As drove his clown car towards Piranha Plant, he began hacking and spit out a cloud of poison into Iggy's face. Iggy yelped as Piranha Plant retreated into the pot, aimed himself at Iggy, then shot out biting his face and sent him flying. As he was getting blown towards the edge, Piranha Plant began blowing on a spiky ball and hurled it just as Iggy attempted to ram him. The ball hit Iggy and sent him flying. As the wind continued to push Piranha Plant he tilted himself at an angle, several feet lower to where Iggy was and just as he attempted to recover, shot out and bit him in face once more, and sent him crashing into the water, where he sank. A pillar of light erupted from the water followed by a spirit. "Impressive," said Eleven. "Beating the puppet without a spirit?" asked Lucario. "I guess it is durable," Master Hand groaned and teleported away leaving the party to celebrate. Starlight opened the album giving Kapp'n the opportunity to jump in. "Where to next?" asked Ember. But before anyone could answer, a large yellow fur gorilla with a blue necktie dropped down in front of them. "Ah right, the master spirit," said Villager. "Poyo," said Kirby. "Looks like it's Donkey Kong," said Link. "All right let me take this guy," said Mario. But his confidence was soon crushed when 8 Jigglypuffs appeared and handed the Donkey Kong a hammer. "On second thought, this doesn't look to be easy," The Jigglypuff began to spin getting ready to attack as DK began swinging the hammer violently. Mario had managed to roll to the side as DK came in and attempted to smash him, but Mario quickly grabbed him and threw him to the side, only to get slammed in the back by a Jigglypuff. Mario did a flip and landed on his feet but was smashed in the back by DK and was sent flying into an oncoming rollout attack by another Jigglypuff. "Uh oh," said Villager. "At this rate, Mario won't be able to attack," said Peach. "Come on Mario," said Cadence gritting her teeth. Mario landed face first into the ground as DK and the Jigglypuff gathered. Mario got to his feet and dusted himself off. "Mario are you alright?" asked Villager. "What do you think?" Mario responded with another question. "Come on you pasta loving plumber, beat his monkey ass!" Bowser growled. "Not a good time Bowser," said Mario. As DK approached with the hammer, Mario rolled over to the side and grabbed him. He swung him around and threw him into an oncoming Jigglypuff and sent both of them flying into several more Jigglypuffs, one of which was accidentally hit by DK's hammer causing it's shield to shatter and was sent flying over the horizon. "Hey he managed to get one," said Spike. At that moment two Jigglypuffs rammed into him and sent him flying. Mario managed to recover but landed feet first into a pool of lava. Mario yelped as he jumped onto one of the platforms. "He doesn't look too good," said Eleven. Mario felt his entire body ache as he looked up at DK and the remaining seven Jigglypuff. He dropped to his knees as he caught his breath. "Oh no," said Sunset. "Come on Mario don't give up!" cheered Starlight. Mario looked up at Starlight who started cheering him on. He then turned towards DK and the puffs. DK didn't have his hammer anymore but he looked like he was ready to knock him out. "Yeah, I can't give up now," said Mario. He got to his feet ready to finish what he started when he felt a strange tug inside of him. Mario froze. "What the?" He looked at his hands. "You've been through worst, don't give in," said a voice. "What?" asked Mario. He suddenly felt a new surge of power as his body began to glow in a rainbow aura. He looked at his hands once more and felt the pain leaving his body. Dark clouds began to gather above Mario as his eyes went from blue to a golden glow. "Whoa," said Spike. "Is that?" "It is," said Villager. "That Final Smash thing you mentioned earlier?" asked Ember. "Yes," answered Eleven. "I hope you're ready to witness what a fighter's final smash looks like," said Link. "Poyo!" Kirby cheered excitedly. "Go Mario!" cheered Peach. Mario turned to face DK and the seven puffs as they charged at him. He thrusted his right arm forward as the energy grew stronger inside him. "Oh yeah, let's-a go!" said Mario. A single bolt of lighting crashed down onto Mario covering his body in electricity. The rainbow aura flashed, as Mario curved his left and right arms in a giant circle and took a step back. Just as DK and the puffs got close enough to attack him, Mario thrusted both of his arms forward. "Oh yeah ooh wah!" Mario let out a war cry as two large streams of fire shot out and curved diagonally as it pushed back DK and the puffs. "Sweet Celestia!" Twilight yelped. "Whoa!" Spike gasped with wide eyes. "Amazing," said Starlight. "It's so hot, I can feel the heat from here!" exclaimed Sunset. "Awesome!" said Ember. "What incredible power," said Cadence. As Mario's final smash came to an end, the dark clouds above them had scattered and the only thing remaining was a trail of flames. "Nice one Mario!" said Villager. Mario turned around and removed his hat as he bowed. "But wait Donkey Kong survived," said Peach. Mario turned around as DK climbed back up onto the ledge. "Let's finish this," said Mario putting his cap back on. He rushed forward and grabbed DK and threw him off the edge. As DK attempted to recover, Mario jumped up and slammed his fists down onto Donkey Kong's head. "Nope," said Mario. DK let out a squeal as he went crashing off the edge. A pillar of light erupted from the spot DK had fallen as Mario jumped back onto land. "Whoa, what was that?" asked Spike. "That was called a Meteor Smash or a Spike," said Link. "It's when fighters uses an attack that knocks opponents straight down," "wow, I wonder if I could do something like that?" asked Spike. "You could try," said Lucario. Starlight and her party ran up to Mario as the spirit flew over to them. "Oh ho ho, I must thank you for freeing me," laughed the spirit. "I am Darunia," said the spirit. "Starlight Glimmer," said Starlight. "Is this another dojo?" she asked. "Indeed it is," answered Darunia. "If you ever feel like learning a new kind of style, just come on by," "We'll consider it," said Starlight. She turned to face her party. "Shall we continue?" Everyone nodded in agreement and left the dojo to continue their journey.