The puppet Inkling let out a screech of pain as it fell into the water. A pillar of light erupted as Skystar's spirit emerged and hovered over to Falcon.
"Wow, thanks for saving me," said Skystar. Captain Falcon gave a thumbs up and a shiny grin.He jumped back into the boat with Skystar's spirit, as Starlight was digging in her bag for the revival doll. "Hi again Spike!" Skystar said cheerfully.
"Long time hasn't it?" asked Spike.
"Yep!" cheered Skystar.
"Ah there we are," Starlight pulled out the revival doll and held it out for Skystar.
"Hm, what's this?" asked Skystar.
"It's a doll that'll return you to your original state," explained Starlight. "It's almost like your new body,"
"Wow thanks," said Skystar. She jumped into the doll and within seconds, Skystar had her physical body back. But instead of becoming a sea pony, she had taken the form of a hippogriff. She examined her body and looked at the three with a huge smile.
"Alright y'all, let's keep moving," said Kapp'n. He continued to steer the boat and within moments, they had arrived on the small piece of land. "I'll be waitn' here," said Kapp'n as the four got off. Starlight thanked Kapp'n and began exploring the small land. After some exploring, they came across a large portal that had opened up. Curiosity got the best of them as Starlight walked in followed by Spike, Skystar, and Captain Falcon. When they came out on the other side, they found themselves standing in on a familiar piece of land.
"Whoa," said Captain Falcon.
"Is this?" asked Spike.
"It's Equestria," said Starlight.
"Your home?" asked Falcon.
"Yeah, but it's strange I thought Equestria was destroyed by Galeem," said Starlight.
"That's because it was," answered a voice. The four turned towards the voice, to find a yellow fox sitting next to a large red plane. "I didn't think some outsiders would find their way here," scoffed the stallion.
"Um sorry and you are?" asked Starlight.
"I'm Tails," said the fox. "I'm currently running a business in which I carry passengers all over the world, but ever since Galeem went off and killed everything, business kind of went dull,"
"Wait Galeem was here too?" asked Spike.
"Not really," answered Tails. "Only eight of us didn't make it," Tails stood up. "Actually one of those seven is someone who tried to fight off Galeem,"
"Just one?" asked Falcon.
"Well if there are spirits here, then we might as well go free them," said Starlight.
"But how?" asked Skystar. "It's not like I can carry all of you,"
"Well you might be, but I certainly can," said Tails. "Or at least two of you,"
"So what's the fee?" asked Starlight.
"Well normally I charge tourists, but from what you've said, it sounds like you're trying to save this world correct?" asked Tails. Starlight nodded. "Well if it's for a good cause I guess I could let the fee slip,"
"Really?" asked Starlight.
"Yeah, just hop in and I'll take you to the location of the spirits," said Tails.
"Great, then I guess me and Falcon can hop in and Skystar can carry Spike," suggested Starlight. Everyone nodded their heads in agreement. "Alright then let's go," Starlight and Falcon hopped in as Tails began powering up his plane. Spike jumped on Skystar's back.
"Hang on, it's going to be a bumpy ride," said Tails as his plane roared to life. Skystar took for the skies as the plane took off. The first location that Tails took the four wasn't far from the portal. As Tails dropped Starlight and Falcon next to the crumbling remains of Twilight's castle, the puppet fighter revealed itself as it jumped out from one of the broken windows.
"Zero Suit Samus," said Falcon.
"Is it a puppet?" asked Skystar.
"Yeah," answered Falcon. He stepped forward as Samus drew her blaster. "Let's finish this quick," said Falcon. He dashed forward as the battle began.
"So tell me Tails, how did you end up here?" asked Starlight.
"The truth is I don't know myself," said Tails. "I was sure that Galeem's attack affected me too, but before I realized I found myself here for some reason,"
"You mean you just got here with no knowledge of what happened?" asked Starlight.
"Yeah, something like that," said Tails. "But what's also weird is the fact that I was alive when I awoke,"
"That is strange," said Spike.
"Hey!" Falcon called out to them. They looked up as Falcon walked over to them with a spirit. "I got it," said Falcon.
"Appreciate it," said Starlight opening the album.
"Well then, let's move to the next location," said Tails jumping onto his plane. The plane roared to life as Falcon and Starlight hopped in. Skystar followed as the plane took off. "The next location isn't too far, but still, take some time to relax," said Tails. As the plane flew through the skies, Starlight studied the map while Falcon dozed off. After a while, they landed at the entrance of the Everfree forest where a large green gorilla had its back turned to them. The plane landed allowing Starlight and Falcon to jump off. They were then joined with Skystar and Spike.
"It's Donkey Kong," said Falcon.
"Oh yeah the gorilla," groaned Starlight. Donkey Kong turned around and beat his chest as he noticed them.
"Can I take this one?" asked Skystar.
"You can unless you don't want to get by his Screw Attack," said Tails.
"His what?" asked Spike.
"Screw Attack," repeated Tails. "It's an item that can do constant damage as you're jumping,"
"Yep I wanna do it," said Skystar.
"She's a brave one," said Tails. Skystar took a step forward as Donkey Kong approached her with angry red eyes. Surprisingly Skystar wasn't intimidated by it and only found it as a motivation to take the challenge. "So I just have to beat right?" asked Skystar.
"Pretty much," answered Spike.
"Okay then!" exclaimed Skystar. Donkey Kong let out a howl as he came at her, swinging his arms around. But Skystar only jumped over and landed behind him. Donkey Kong turned around with an irritated look on his face. He began swinging his arm, charging up for a punch. Skystar rolled her eyes and grabbed Donkey Kong by the neck tie. "Sorry but no punching allowed," giggled Skystar. She picked him up and threw him into one of the trees behind her. Donkey Kong glared at her and beat his chest angrily.
"Oh no he's mad,"said Spike. Donkey Kong bounded towards Skystar and attempted to roll her over. But once again Skystar jumped over DK and this time she slashed him in the back with her talons. DK howled in pain and glared at her.
"Oops, did I make the monkey angry?" cooed Skystar. DK attempted to grab Skystar but she quickly stepped back and pulled out two shells with eyes, one blue and one pink. "Shelly, Sheldon, go teach him a lesson," said Skystar. She threw the two shells and hit DK in the face. DK yelped as he ran around in circles blind. "Sorry Mr. monkey," said Skystar as she picked him up. DK flailed around trying to escape as Skystar pulled him through the air and tossed him into the trees.
"Yeah finish him!" cheered Spike. Skystar smirked as she tackled DK knocking him further into the Everfree forest. DK yelped as a pillar of light burst out from within the forest.
"She did it," said Starlight. Spike clapped as Skystar bowed. Starlight and Spike walked over to her as the spirit emerged from the forest.
"I think this is yours," said Skystar handing her the spirit.
"Yes, thank you," said Starlight. She opened the album as the spirit jumped in.
"Where did you learn to fight like that?" asked Spike.
"Oh you know, picked up a thing or two over the years," said Skystar. "But don't tell my mom about this ok?"
"You're secrets safe with us," said Spike giving a thumbs up.
"Well another successful spirit battle I should say," said Tails. "Should we head over to the next location?" The three looked at each other and nodded.
"Yes," answered Starlight.
"Well then let's get going," said Tails walking back to the plane.