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CrystalPhoenixBlader here, bringing in another chapter to the fanfic! The Glamour Arc really hit well with Chapters 13 and 14, but soon, it’s time to head off into the next arc! So anyways, I don’t own any of the Mario characters or the iDOLMASTER characters; the Mario characters belong to Nintendo and the iDOLMASTER characters belong to Namco Bandai. So, with that aside, let’s jump back into the fray!
*Opening Theme: “My Only Dream” (By Honey L. Days)*
**Mario & iDOLMASTER Party**
Chapter 16
The Glamorous Finale! Vivian in the Shadows!
*Mushroom City ~ Glamour Street ~ Central Plaza*
*Insert Theme: “Title Theme” (Mario Kart Wii)*
Despite the events concerning Bowser Jr. and Wendy O. Koopa, the party continued down to its last turns. Surprisingly, Haruka and Chihaya led the pack, each holding five Stars, Mario held four, Peach and Miki held three, and Luigi, somehow through some bad luck, held two. One event remains before the turn before the final results has come. Coincidentally, the event is called “10 to Win”, which looked like something out of a game show.
*End Theme, Insert Theme: “Be Careful” (Mario Party 9)*
The mini game, usually for four people, had all six participants (Mario, Luigi, Peach, Haruka, Chihaya, and Miki) in game show styled seats. A roulette spun to determine who would go first after the tiles showing different results on who gets a point gets quickly shuffled, and the contestant who goes to ten first takes first place and 10 Coins. The random roulette stops after spinning for a short while…upon Miki.
“Okay!” Miki smiled delightfully, while the others just shrugged and decided to go on with the game.
Back in the group, Ritsuko and Producer-san watch the action; the young Producer of “Ryuuguu Komachi” was still feeling a little peeved from Mario letting Haruka and Chihaya battle at full force against Bowser Jr. earlier and just about ready to snap.
“Um, Ritsuko is it? I’m beginning to understand why Mario let Haruka and Chihaya fight Bowser Jr.” Yoshi walked toward the intelligent Idol while carrying Iori and decided to reason with her.
*End Theme with Wheel Skid and Crash sounds*
“There had better be a reason!! I’m not in the mood for jokes right now…” Ritsuko quietly glared at Yoshi, enough to petrify Iori, in a way she turned to stone.
Trying to keep his calm yet cool head, Yoshi looked at Ritsuko directly, “While my pal Mario is tasked with looking after the Idols, Iori here included, by President-san, at the same time, he has to make sure they are treated right. Believe me, I overheard the conversation!”
*FLASHBACK*
*765 Productions ~ Talent Agency ~ Dance Practice Room*
*Insert Theme: “Town” (The iDOLMASTER)*
Yoshi was chatting with Iori and Yayoi, of course Hibiki was embarrassed with the bipedal dinosaur’s showing off of carrying all the luggage on its saddled back, also resulting in a slight nosebleed from Takane from Yoshi’s cuteness and determination. At that moment, he overheard President-san’s conversation with Mario before heading to Peach’s Castle by way of the Warp Pipe in which he, his heroic friend, and Luigi first came into the building from.
(President-san) “The Idols here are our pride and joy of 765 Pro. They represent the best of the show business world in Japan. So whatever happens, make sure they are treated nicely during the trip at all times and also, that nothing bad happens to them. Do I make myself clear?”
(Mario) “You have-a my word.”
At that quiet moment, Yoshi wondered what danger the Idols would end up having to face if Bowser ever interrupts the events with his raucous behavior and if Mario will be up to this grueling task, but then dismissed the thought to be used at a more relevant time when everyone jumped in the Pipe.
*End Theme*
*END FLASHBACK*
*Mushroom City ~ Glamour Street ~ Central Plaza*
*Insert Theme: “Be Careful!” (Mario Party 9)
Returning to the border of reality, Yoshi looked at Ritsuko’s eyes with a calm, yet serious gaze. “Look Ritsuko. I know that what Mario did back at that battle was really stupid, but think on this for a moment. The Idols do want a part of the action as much as the rest of us, right? So what would happen if ONLY our group faced Bowser and his Koopa Troop. The Idols would feel left out and things would go downhill, resulting in the group dropping out of the Party and it leading to failure! To make it short, President-san gave Mario a role as important as your Producer, and he knows it’s his responsibility to see it through to the end!”
Ritsuko was taken aback by the bipedal’s serious explanation of the matter. “Wow…I didn’t think THIS deeply about that. To believe the Chief would trust Mario-san with this much responsibility…I am truly sorry for losing my cool like that earlier. I should probably try to see the bigger picture of the situation rather than just assuming he would put Haruka and Chihaya into harm’s way.”
Yoshi kindly smiled as Ritsuko bowed down in saddened disgrace, “It’s okay, Ritsuko! I’m sure Mario will understand too! “ Ritsuko gently smiled, seeing the incident was not only put behind them, but handled in quite a professional manner.
“Suggoi, Yoshi-chan…I don’t know you had this kind of wisdom..” Iori overheard and was amazed by the dinosaur’s reasoning with the “Ryuuguu Komachi” Producer in deep, yet understandable detail.
“I just had to do the best I can in reasoning with her, that’s all. Anyways, it looks like Haruka’s got to ten first!” Yoshi calmed down and returned his gaze to the mini game.
“Woohoo! I did it!” Haruka exclaimed happily, while the others frown and shrug.
*A WHILE LATER, INTO THE SUNSET…*
*End Theme, Insert Theme: “The End Of the Adventure” (Mario Party 3)*
The turns have ended in the events at Glamour Street. While a repairing crew hired by representatives at Mushroom City clear up any damages done at Glamour Street, Rawk Hawk, with Touma, Hokuto, Shouta, King K. standing by the sides, reached for the microphone and announced. “Well, the Glamour Street event of the Dimension Comet party, as amazing and RAWKKKING as it has been, must now come to a close as the last turn has come and went south! As it stands, here are the total Stars all our outstanding participants have! First…we have…wow…a tie between Haruka Amami and Chihaya Kisaragi with six Stars! Following up is Gon..err, I mean Mario with five Stars, Princess Peach and Miki Hoshii with for Stars, and Luigi with three.”
“Geez, had a feeling those two would be on top…” Touma quietly sulked in a dismal silence.
“That’s not all, everyone! If the event can’t be decided by Stars, like right now for instance, then we’ll just go to Coins!” Yoshi Kid stepped in eagerly, readying a button on the monitor showing the results. “Everyone’s Coins look like this!” To no surprise, Chihaya earned the most Coins, followed by Mario, then Miki.
“Sorry these ran a little late dudes!” King K. called to the other hosts upon receiving a gold-plated package.
“Heh, took you long enough, King K.!” Rawk Hawk grinned, knowing the fact that what is asked for is better late than to not show up!
“Uh…Rawk Hawk-san, what’s in the package??” Hokuto asked the champ in curious confusion.
“Why, the Game Star, Coin Star, and Happening Star, of course! HAWHAWHAW!!!” Rawk Hawk laughed, causing the Jupiter trio to comically stumble over.
“Hahaha…nice one!” Shouta laughed, though Touma simply pressed his palm on his face.
“Haha…anyways, it’s so time for the awards, and the winner of each award gets one free Star.” King K. announced, holding a printed copy of the results.
“First is the Game Star, which goes to the most awesome player who proved their awesome mettle in the Mini Games!” Yoshi Kid announced, holding the award. This award…goes to Chihaya Kisaragi!
Chihaya calmly accepted the Star, and the next award was readied out.
“The next award is the Coin Star, which goes to the awesome player who so managed to earn the most Coins!” King K. announced next, pretty much cheerful with a smile. “This award….goes to Gon…er sorry, I mean Mario!”
The red plumber happily accepted the awrd. Touma was reluctant to do the next part, but Hokuto decided to save him the trouble.
“Lastly is the Happening Star, which goes to the person who stepped on the ‘? Space’ the most times.” The Jupiter member announced, but when he looked on the paper for the name of the winner, he was bewildered. “The winner, um….there seems to be a tie…between Chihaya and Haruka..uh, Rawk Hawk-san, what should we do?”
“Meh, just give both of them a Star. It’s no skin off my back for this.” The Glitz Pit champ spoke in an uncaring tone, not wanting to waste time on a pointless question.
*End Theme*
Surprised that a quick competition was not needed this time, Hokuto quietly agreed and handed both the two Idols a Star. Then before everyone’s awe-filled eyes, the rainbow-colored Star of the Dimension Comet previously seen back at the Guffawha Ruins reappeared and began to spin around Mario, Luigi, Peach, Haruka, Chihaya, and Miki in a somewhat quick pace, though enough to make the blonde Idol a bit dizzy.
*Insert Sound Effect: “Drumroll”*
“AWRIGHT!!! It’s time for the final RAWKKING moment! The main Superstar of Glamour Street here today IS…” Rawk Hawk happily announced as the Dimension Star kept spinning and spinning until it finally stopped over the head of one contestant…
“…Chihaya Kisaragi!!”
*Insert Theme: “Winner” (Mario Party)*
The blue-haired Idol stood speechless and shocked at the results that she took the victory. The audience began to cheer her name with ecstatic joy.
“I…I won?” Those were the only words Chihaya could say in her shock-induced state before Haruka dove in to hug her.
“Way to go, Chihaya-chan!! Haruka exclaimed, with Miki, Mario, Peach, and Rawk Hawk coming to her.
“Ha..Haruka…” CHihaya still couldn’t get over her shock until Rawk Hawk’s hand touched her shoulder.
“Well done! I was hoping Gonzales would take this, but seeing his smile after all this got me back in the mood quickly!” The champ smiled and turned his gaze to Mario, who place third.
“Rawk-a Hawk’s right! You really showed-a your stuff-a out here!” Mario smiled.
“Thank you, you two. Just one thing, Rawk Hawk-san…please stop saying Gonzales…” Chihaya reacted with a sad frown, almost ready to fall back into despair over the name.
“Whoops…uh, sorry. Now, um, let’s head over to the middle podium where the fireworks are set. Haruka Amami, Gon..er, I mean Mario, you two as well. Geez I really have got to memorize the name…” Rawk Hawk ordered while scratching his feathered scalp over this recurring blunder he kept making.
*End Theme*
*Mushroom City ~ Glamour Street ~ Fireworks Podium*
*Musicless…for now..*
The group walked over to the fireworks display where apparently, a star-shaped indentation similar to the one found on the treasure chest at the end of Guffhawha Ruins in which Yukiho opened, lay visible on the surface. Looking back at Rawk Hawk and the Jupiter trio and nodding in approval, Chihaya, along with Haruka and Mario walked to the star indentation. As she approached the indentation and remembering what Yukiho, Makoto, Ryou, and Birdo did to make the chest open, Chihaya focused on her palms and let out a small bolt of energy coated in a royal blue aura. Haruka and Mario joined in, each with their own energy bolt of a red color, although Mario’s was more of a fiery hue and Haruka’s of a lighter shade of red. Together, the two Idols and plumber hero place the auras into the indentation and the fireworks start to fly and ending with colorful explosions in different shapes of a mushroom, a flower, a star, even the 765 Pro logo was included in the blast. Afterwards, more fireworks lit the sky, making a plethora of colors, even adding head shapes of the six participants who joined in!
*Insert Theme: “Victory parade” (Paper Mario)*
Miki, Peach and Luigi watched up in the sky. Unfortunately, the hapless green plumber got his leg tangled up in a roped tied toward on of the bigger fireworks and before he could successfully free himself, the firework launched into the sky, taking Luigi with it!
“Oh NO! LUIGI!!” Daisy screamed, while Yukiho covered her eyes in fright.
“AHOOHOOHOOHOOOOOOOOO!!!!” Luigi screamed as the he was flung by the rocket and it detonated. The torched green plumber helplessly plummeted to the ground and made a hole in the ground.
“Luichii!” Ami and Mami ran to check on the hurt plumber to see if he is okay, but then the green plumber slowly got himself out of the hole, only to sound off a strange laugh before falling back in.
*Insert Sound: “Courage’s Laugh” (Courage The Cowardly Dog)*
The twins look at each other in a deadpanned fashion, dumbfounded at what they witnessed, but then stopped to see Waluigi laughing like crazy on the floor.
“WAHAHAWAAAAAAHHH!!!” Luigi’s actually in last place!!! WAHAHA!!!” The purple and black clad rival couldn’t restrain himself, but when he stopped, he froze looking at the sight of the Futami twins, all with intimidating grins on their faces.
“Trying to add fuel to the fire, Waluigi? We’ll see to that!” Ami smirked on the rival of the green plumber, who is now is beginning to sweat erratically.
“Just because Luichii lost doesn’t you should rub it in!” Mami warned before readying the make up!
“Wait a minute…NOT AGAIN!!!!!!” Waluigi yelped as the twin began to dabble the make up on Waluigi once again.
Fortunately for Wario however, he did not join Waluigi as his mind was on the fireworks, something else on his mind entirely….
For the rest of the show, the Idols, Team Mario, and the audience were treated to a once-in-a-lifetime fireworks show over Mushroom City, as well as the residents in this suburban metropolis in the Mushroom Kingdom, complete with refreshments, a parade, and even a few songs from the Idols on the stage.
*End Theme*
*SOME TIME LATER…*
The audience had all went for home, leaving Rawk Hawk, the Idols, and Team Mario by themselves as city went to take care of Glamour Street to be used for future attractions, since the champ, satisfied with the results, happily renounced ownership to the city council, in the hopes of returning to the ring.
“Wow..I have to say, this Party RAWWWWKKKKED HARD!!!! I really enjoyed being a host to this, Gon.. oops, my bad, I mean Mario!” The champ smiled..though it seems that King K., Yoshi Kid, and the Jupiter trio are absent.
“Um, Rawk-a Hawk…where’s-a King K. and-a Yoshi Kid?? And I can’t-a see da Jupiter team anywhere..” Mario wondered, scratching his head under his cap.
“Oh, they left early to take Touma, Shouta, and Hokuto back to Japan. They are a bit sadden to leave on short notice, but they told that want to wish you the best in the rest of the party!” RAwk Hawk informed his former rival, to which he kindly accepted.
“So what are you going to do, Rawk Hawk-san? Producer-san walked in and asked the Glitz pit champ.
“Me?? Once I patch things up here with the city council, I think I’ll head back to the Glitz Pit at Glitzville. I just received a call from Jolene asking for me to head back. The other contenders in the Major League, save for that quiet Koopinator, are really crabbing for this hot hawk to return!” Rawk Hawk eagerly answered
“Dat’s-a good to hear. As for me, the Dimension Comet Party’s still-a going on, and-a Peachy and I have to-a debate on where to hold da next part of da Party. Howeva, it is-a likely Bowsa will-a know of Junia’s defeat and will-a personally take-a action.” Mario answered the champ’s answer.
Accepting his former rival’s anwer, the Glitz Pit champion and the red plumber turn in opposite directions going to the direction of their choices. Before moving onward. The two former rivals turn their heads and look at each other one more time.
“Mario, let’s meet again someday. And when we do meet, let’s have one more go at each other in the ring…for old time’s sake!” The gargantuan bird looked at the red plumber.
“Sure-a thing, Rawk-a Hawk!” Mario calmly agreed. The two bold fighters grinned at each other, then turned and faced their own paths with their chests held high.
“I guess we’re heading back to the castle, are we?” Ritsuko asked Mario as he was rejoining the group.
“Yep, me and-a Rawk-a Hawk have our own-a paths to follow to da stardom. But..we won’t-a forget da time we-a had as-a rivals.” Mario calmly answered as he looked as Rawk Hawk boarded an airship heading to Glitzville and headed off.
“Wow, Rawk Hawk-san really was cool to the very end!” Hibiki smiled.
“To be honest with you Hibiki, I’m actually starting to like that guy! He sure knew how to bring the house down!” Wario smiled, knowing he saw a rival worthy of being called one, and somehow being lost in thought.
“I..can’t find anything cute about this Rawk Hawk..but I can tell he is a sort of person who would love being adored by his fans.” Takane commented..while slurping some ramen again…
As usual, Hibiki facepalmed, but then, “Seriously, Silver Hair! Where do you keep all these noodles?! Wario spoke in an unimpressed manner.
Takane calmly answered as she slurped up the last of her ramen, “..It’s a secret.”
Waluigi walked to his chubby pal in an unimpressed manner, all covered in make-up as to resemble a clown, “I doubt with what we used against Mario and Luigi, we’ll get any more than that.”
Wario sighed,” Man, I wish I knew where she hoarded all those noodles.” as he began to chew on a clove of garlic.
“You’re one to talk…” Waluigi retorted, as the lanky sidekick gazed at a bushel of garlic the chubby rival somehow brought along this time.
Regardless, Team Mario and the Idols head back to the castle through the Multi Destination Pipe they came in from, as the city returned to its usual bustle.
*Peach’s Castle ~ Nighttime*
*Insert theme: “Hyrule Field Night Theme” (The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess)*
After a large dinner, the Idols and Team Mario, with the exception of Mario and Luigi, went to the bedrooms to get some sleep before the planning gof the next part of the party. Little did anyone, with the exception of Takane, notice, was that a hovering vehicle began to get near the castle.
“Concerning Junior’s failure earlier today, I guess I better take things into my own hands! And what better way to do this than at night when that goofy plumber isn’t around, bwa-ha-ha!!” The villainous voice of Bowser laughed as he went near one of the bedrooms. Whether it was dumb luck or a whimisical chance of fate, the bedroom he went near to was the guest bedroom loaned to Takane and Hibiki!
As Takane opened the shade in the hopes of looking at the moon again, the silver haired Idol stood and ended up looking at Bowser, who looked even more menacing with the moon behind him!
*End Theme, Insert Theme: ”Fight Against Bowser” (Super Mario RPG)*
“BWAHAHA!!! I GOT YOU NOW PEA..uhh, wait a minute! This isn’t Peach’s bedroom!!!” Bowser frowned knowing the fact that he went to the wrong bedroom!
“You’re…Bowser! Wha… what do you want at this hour??” Takane glared at the Koopa King.
“Grr, well that fell apart right away, but at least I can do with an elegant idol, as long as I can keep you away from Junior!” Bowser laughed as he slowing flew closer to takane.
“Ugh…..Takane, what is with the noi…OMIGOSH!!!!” Hibiki was rudely awakened by the noise outside, but when she saw Bowser, boy, was she frightened. But as the Koopa King was close to kidnapping the two Idols, a small shadow popped out of the Multi Destination Pipe and sped to the bedroom at a fast pace and headed for the bedroom. Upon seeing Bowser grab Takane’s arm, the shadow casted a spell in a quick incantation.
“FIERY JINX!”
“YOWCH!!! MY HAND!!” Bowser flinched as his hand was put on fire and he frantically tried to blow it out. Apparently, the noise woke up the rest of the group and the lights turned on.
“DRATS! FOILED AGAIN! It’s a good thing Mario isn’t around for this!” Bowser frowned, then beat a hasty retreat.
*End Theme*
Haruka, Chihaya, and Ritsuko, rush in, all in pajamas and with Ritsuko’s hair down.
“Takane! Hibiki! Are you two okay??” Ritsuko frantically asked the two Idols.
“I think so… that gargantuan turtle was here…” Takane gasped a sigh of relief.
“WHAT?!?! BOWSER WAS HERE?!?!” Toadsworth walked in and was about ready to freak out.
“Toadsworth, please!” Peach walked in, along with Daisy and Yoshi.
“What the?! Did that Koopa King…actually try to kidnap you?” The Sarasa Kingdom princess asked in concern.
Still feeling the grab indentation on her arm, Takane solemnely nodded, which started to make the steward lose his color.
*Insert Theme: “Twilight Trail” (Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door)*
“AGHHHHHHH!!! FIRST THE PRINCESS, NOW THE IDOLS?!?!?! MASTER MARIO, WHERE ARE YOU?!?!!” Toadsworth freaked out and ran frantically in circles.
“Toadsworth, please calm down! AT least Takne was taken before Bowser was stopped by…whoever stopped him. Was it you, Hibiki?” Peach reassure the panicking steward and asked the Okinawan Idol.
“No..it wasn’t me. All I know is that whoever stopped that big turtle said something like, um ‘Fiery Jinx’, or something.” Hibiki shrugged.
“Hmmhmmhmm, dory worry everyone. The one who cast that that…it was me!” A gentle voice emanated in the room.
“Wha…what the?! A ghost??” Haruka turned nervous as she and Chihaya looked around for the source nearby, but to no avail…
“Wait, what that shadowy-looking blob on the floor?” Yoshi asked as everyone looked at that very ominous blob.
“Hmmhmmhmm, don’t you worry. I’m not an enemy. And Princess Peach, it has been a while, has it?” The voice emanated form the blob.
“That voice! Is..is it you, Vivian??” Peach concluded as the blob dissipated in a shadowy smoke, revealing a purple figure wearing a floppy conical hat with red and white stripes and silky pink hair with bangs that seem to cover the eyes, and wearing white gloves.
*End Theme, Insert Theme: “Shadow Sirens’ Theme” (Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door)*
Vivian, the youngest sibling of the Shadow Sirens, appeared before the group with a gentle giggle. “It has been a while, has it Princess? Oh, and where’s Mario? I really wanted to see him again!” The cute Shadow Siren smiled.
“Oh..Mario’s at his house right now. But you’re welcome to stay the night if you like!” Peach accepted Vivian’s unexpected entry and allowed her houseroom for the night.
“By the way, um, Vivian is it? What’s your business here in the castle anyway?” ritsuko asked.
“Oh, you must be, um, Ritsuko Akizuki of 765 Pro, right? Truth be told, Sis told me to send the message that all three of us Shadow Sirens are going to be hosting the next event!” Vivian answered politely, which mixed stares on her.
“WHAT?!?!?!?!” The group shouted to Vivian, whose only response was a happy smile.
*End Theme*
That’s the end of another chapter! Whew, ideas for plots were not bubbling as much as I hoped. Well anyway, about Vivian form “Thousand Year Door”, I read in the Wiki files that in the original Japanese game she was actually a transsexual” he”, which really confused me. Someone like Ryou and Birdo? I must be dreaming! So, to prevent confusion, I’ll use the American iteration of the game as source and refer to Vivian as a “she”. Makes better sense that way. Also, to believe takane was almost kidnapped by Bowser, to be foiled at the hands of the lovable Shadow Siren instead of Mario, that should start the suspense! The Creepy Steeple Arc begins next chapter!
And Wario, with your love for garlic….don’t I have enough with Takane’s ramen and Miki’s onigiri?

Description
CrystalPhoenixBlader here, bringing in another chapter to the fanfic! The Glamour Arc really hit well with Chapters 13 and 14, but soon, it’s time to head off into the next arc! So anyways, I don’t own any of the Mario characters or the iDOLMASTER characters; the Mario characters belong to Nintendo and the iDOLMASTER characters belong to Namco Bandai. So, with that aside, let’s jump back into the fray!
*Opening Theme: “My Only Dream” (By Honey L. Days)*
**Mario & iDOLMASTER Party**
Chapter 16
The Glamorous Finale! Vivian in the Shadows!
*Mushroom City ~ Glamour Street ~ Central Plaza*
*Insert Theme: “Title Theme” (Mario Kart Wii)*
Despite the events concerning Bowser Jr. and Wendy O. Koopa, the party continued down to its last turns. Surprisingly, Haruka and Chihaya led the pack, each holding five Stars, Mario held four, Peach and Miki held three, and Luigi, somehow through some bad luck, held two. One event remains before the turn before the final results has come. Coincidentally, the event is called “10 to Win”, which looked like something out of a game show.
*End Theme, Insert Theme: “Be Careful” (Mario Party 9)*
The mini game, usually for four people, had all six participants (Mario, Luigi, Peach, Haruka, Chihaya, and Miki) in game show styled seats. A roulette spun to determine who would go first after the tiles showing different results on who gets a point gets quickly shuffled, and the contestant who goes to ten first takes first place and 10 Coins. The random roulette stops after spinning for a short while…upon Miki.
“Okay!” Miki smiled delightfully, while the others just shrugged and decided to go on with the game.
Back in the group, Ritsuko and Producer-san watch the action; the young Producer of “Ryuuguu Komachi” was still feeling a little peeved from Mario letting Haruka and Chihaya battle at full force against Bowser Jr. earlier and just about ready to snap.
“Um, Ritsuko is it? I’m beginning to understand why Mario let Haruka and Chihaya fight Bowser Jr.” Yoshi walked toward the intelligent Idol while carrying Iori and decided to reason with her.
*End Theme with Wheel Skid and Crash sounds*
“There had better be a reason!! I’m not in the mood for jokes right now…” Ritsuko quietly glared at Yoshi, enough to petrify Iori, in a way she turned to stone.
Trying to keep his calm yet cool head, Yoshi looked at Ritsuko directly, “While my pal Mario is tasked with looking after the Idols, Iori here included, by President-san, at the same time, he has to make sure they are treated right. Believe me, I overheard the conversation!”
*FLASHBACK*
*765 Productions ~ Talent Agency ~ Dance Practice Room*
*Insert Theme: “Town” (The iDOLMASTER)*
Yoshi was chatting with Iori and Yayoi, of course Hibiki was embarrassed with the bipedal dinosaur’s showing off of carrying all the luggage on its saddled back, also resulting in a slight nosebleed from Takane from Yoshi’s cuteness and determination. At that moment, he overheard President-san’s conversation with Mario before heading to Peach’s Castle by way of the Warp Pipe in which he, his heroic friend, and Luigi first came into the building from.
(President-san) “The Idols here are our pride and joy of 765 Pro. They represent the best of the show business world in Japan. So whatever happens, make sure they are treated nicely during the trip at all times and also, that nothing bad happens to them. Do I make myself clear?”
(Mario) “You have-a my word.”
At that quiet moment, Yoshi wondered what danger the Idols would end up having to face if Bowser ever interrupts the events with his raucous behavior and if Mario will be up to this grueling task, but then dismissed the thought to be used at a more relevant time when everyone jumped in the Pipe.
*End Theme*
*END FLASHBACK*
*Mushroom City ~ Glamour Street ~ Central Plaza*
*Insert Theme: “Be Careful!” (Mario Party 9)
Returning to the border of reality, Yoshi looked at Ritsuko’s eyes with a calm, yet serious gaze. “Look Ritsuko. I know that what Mario did back at that battle was really stupid, but think on this for a moment. The Idols do want a part of the action as much as the rest of us, right? So what would happen if ONLY our group faced Bowser and his Koopa Troop. The Idols would feel left out and things would go downhill, resulting in the group dropping out of the Party and it leading to failure! To make it short, President-san gave Mario a role as important as your Producer, and he knows it’s his responsibility to see it through to the end!”
Ritsuko was taken aback by the bipedal’s serious explanation of the matter. “Wow…I didn’t think THIS deeply about that. To believe the Chief would trust Mario-san with this much responsibility…I am truly sorry for losing my cool like that earlier. I should probably try to see the bigger picture of the situation rather than just assuming he would put Haruka and Chihaya into harm’s way.”
Yoshi kindly smiled as Ritsuko bowed down in saddened disgrace, “It’s okay, Ritsuko! I’m sure Mario will understand too! “ Ritsuko gently smiled, seeing the incident was not only put behind them, but handled in quite a professional manner.
“Suggoi, Yoshi-chan…I don’t know you had this kind of wisdom..” Iori overheard and was amazed by the dinosaur’s reasoning with the “Ryuuguu Komachi” Producer in deep, yet understandable detail.
“I just had to do the best I can in reasoning with her, that’s all. Anyways, it looks like Haruka’s got to ten first!” Yoshi calmed down and returned his gaze to the mini game.
“Woohoo! I did it!” Haruka exclaimed happily, while the others frown and shrug.
*A WHILE LATER, INTO THE SUNSET…*
*End Theme, Insert Theme: “The End Of the Adventure” (Mario Party 3)*
The turns have ended in the events at Glamour Street. While a repairing crew hired by representatives at Mushroom City clear up any damages done at Glamour Street, Rawk Hawk, with Touma, Hokuto, Shouta, King K. standing by the sides, reached for the microphone and announced. “Well, the Glamour Street event of the Dimension Comet party, as amazing and RAWKKKING as it has been, must now come to a close as the last turn has come and went south! As it stands, here are the total Stars all our outstanding participants have! First…we have…wow…a tie between Haruka Amami and Chihaya Kisaragi with six Stars! Following up is Gon..err, I mean Mario with five Stars, Princess Peach and Miki Hoshii with for Stars, and Luigi with three.”
“Geez, had a feeling those two would be on top…” Touma quietly sulked in a dismal silence.
“That’s not all, everyone! If the event can’t be decided by Stars, like right now for instance, then we’ll just go to Coins!” Yoshi Kid stepped in eagerly, readying a button on the monitor showing the results. “Everyone’s Coins look like this!” To no surprise, Chihaya earned the most Coins, followed by Mario, then Miki.
“Sorry these ran a little late dudes!” King K. called to the other hosts upon receiving a gold-plated package.
“Heh, took you long enough, King K.!” Rawk Hawk grinned, knowing the fact that what is asked for is better late than to not show up!
“Uh…Rawk Hawk-san, what’s in the package??” Hokuto asked the champ in curious confusion.
“Why, the Game Star, Coin Star, and Happening Star, of course! HAWHAWHAW!!!” Rawk Hawk laughed, causing the Jupiter trio to comically stumble over.
“Hahaha…nice one!” Shouta laughed, though Touma simply pressed his palm on his face.
“Haha…anyways, it’s so time for the awards, and the winner of each award gets one free Star.” King K. announced, holding a printed copy of the results.
“First is the Game Star, which goes to the most awesome player who proved their awesome mettle in the Mini Games!” Yoshi Kid announced, holding the award. This award…goes to Chihaya Kisaragi!
Chihaya calmly accepted the Star, and the next award was readied out.
“The next award is the Coin Star, which goes to the awesome player who so managed to earn the most Coins!” King K. announced next, pretty much cheerful with a smile. “This award….goes to Gon…er sorry, I mean Mario!”
The red plumber happily accepted the awrd. Touma was reluctant to do the next part, but Hokuto decided to save him the trouble.
“Lastly is the Happening Star, which goes to the person who stepped on the ‘? Space’ the most times.” The Jupiter member announced, but when he looked on the paper for the name of the winner, he was bewildered. “The winner, um….there seems to be a tie…between Chihaya and Haruka..uh, Rawk Hawk-san, what should we do?”
“Meh, just give both of them a Star. It’s no skin off my back for this.” The Glitz Pit champ spoke in an uncaring tone, not wanting to waste time on a pointless question.
*End Theme*
Surprised that a quick competition was not needed this time, Hokuto quietly agreed and handed both the two Idols a Star. Then before everyone’s awe-filled eyes, the rainbow-colored Star of the Dimension Comet previously seen back at the Guffawha Ruins reappeared and began to spin around Mario, Luigi, Peach, Haruka, Chihaya, and Miki in a somewhat quick pace, though enough to make the blonde Idol a bit dizzy.
*Insert Sound Effect: “Drumroll”*
“AWRIGHT!!! It’s time for the final RAWKKING moment! The main Superstar of Glamour Street here today IS…” Rawk Hawk happily announced as the Dimension Star kept spinning and spinning until it finally stopped over the head of one contestant…
“…Chihaya Kisaragi!!”
*Insert Theme: “Winner” (Mario Party)*
The blue-haired Idol stood speechless and shocked at the results that she took the victory. The audience began to cheer her name with ecstatic joy.
“I…I won?” Those were the only words Chihaya could say in her shock-induced state before Haruka dove in to hug her.
“Way to go, Chihaya-chan!! Haruka exclaimed, with Miki, Mario, Peach, and Rawk Hawk coming to her.
“Ha..Haruka…” CHihaya still couldn’t get over her shock until Rawk Hawk’s hand touched her shoulder.
“Well done! I was hoping Gonzales would take this, but seeing his smile after all this got me back in the mood quickly!” The champ smiled and turned his gaze to Mario, who place third.
“Rawk-a Hawk’s right! You really showed-a your stuff-a out here!” Mario smiled.
“Thank you, you two. Just one thing, Rawk Hawk-san…please stop saying Gonzales…” Chihaya reacted with a sad frown, almost ready to fall back into despair over the name.
“Whoops…uh, sorry. Now, um, let’s head over to the middle podium where the fireworks are set. Haruka Amami, Gon..er, I mean Mario, you two as well. Geez I really have got to memorize the name…” Rawk Hawk ordered while scratching his feathered scalp over this recurring blunder he kept making.
*End Theme*
*Mushroom City ~ Glamour Street ~ Fireworks Podium*
*Musicless…for now..*
The group walked over to the fireworks display where apparently, a star-shaped indentation similar to the one found on the treasure chest at the end of Guffhawha Ruins in which Yukiho opened, lay visible on the surface. Looking back at Rawk Hawk and the Jupiter trio and nodding in approval, Chihaya, along with Haruka and Mario walked to the star indentation. As she approached the indentation and remembering what Yukiho, Makoto, Ryou, and Birdo did to make the chest open, Chihaya focused on her palms and let out a small bolt of energy coated in a royal blue aura. Haruka and Mario joined in, each with their own energy bolt of a red color, although Mario’s was more of a fiery hue and Haruka’s of a lighter shade of red. Together, the two Idols and plumber hero place the auras into the indentation and the fireworks start to fly and ending with colorful explosions in different shapes of a mushroom, a flower, a star, even the 765 Pro logo was included in the blast. Afterwards, more fireworks lit the sky, making a plethora of colors, even adding head shapes of the six participants who joined in!
*Insert Theme: “Victory parade” (Paper Mario)*
Miki, Peach and Luigi watched up in the sky. Unfortunately, the hapless green plumber got his leg tangled up in a roped tied toward on of the bigger fireworks and before he could successfully free himself, the firework launched into the sky, taking Luigi with it!
“Oh NO! LUIGI!!” Daisy screamed, while Yukiho covered her eyes in fright.
“AHOOHOOHOOHOOOOOOOOO!!!!” Luigi screamed as the he was flung by the rocket and it detonated. The torched green plumber helplessly plummeted to the ground and made a hole in the ground.
“Luichii!” Ami and Mami ran to check on the hurt plumber to see if he is okay, but then the green plumber slowly got himself out of the hole, only to sound off a strange laugh before falling back in.
*Insert Sound: “Courage’s Laugh” (Courage The Cowardly Dog)*
The twins look at each other in a deadpanned fashion, dumbfounded at what they witnessed, but then stopped to see Waluigi laughing like crazy on the floor.
“WAHAHAWAAAAAAHHH!!!” Luigi’s actually in last place!!! WAHAHA!!!” The purple and black clad rival couldn’t restrain himself, but when he stopped, he froze looking at the sight of the Futami twins, all with intimidating grins on their faces.
“Trying to add fuel to the fire, Waluigi? We’ll see to that!” Ami smirked on the rival of the green plumber, who is now is beginning to sweat erratically.
“Just because Luichii lost doesn’t you should rub it in!” Mami warned before readying the make up!
“Wait a minute…NOT AGAIN!!!!!!” Waluigi yelped as the twin began to dabble the make up on Waluigi once again.
Fortunately for Wario however, he did not join Waluigi as his mind was on the fireworks, something else on his mind entirely….
For the rest of the show, the Idols, Team Mario, and the audience were treated to a once-in-a-lifetime fireworks show over Mushroom City, as well as the residents in this suburban metropolis in the Mushroom Kingdom, complete with refreshments, a parade, and even a few songs from the Idols on the stage.
*End Theme*
*SOME TIME LATER…*
The audience had all went for home, leaving Rawk Hawk, the Idols, and Team Mario by themselves as city went to take care of Glamour Street to be used for future attractions, since the champ, satisfied with the results, happily renounced ownership to the city council, in the hopes of returning to the ring.
“Wow..I have to say, this Party RAWWWWKKKKED HARD!!!! I really enjoyed being a host to this, Gon.. oops, my bad, I mean Mario!” The champ smiled..though it seems that King K., Yoshi Kid, and the Jupiter trio are absent.
“Um, Rawk-a Hawk…where’s-a King K. and-a Yoshi Kid?? And I can’t-a see da Jupiter team anywhere..” Mario wondered, scratching his head under his cap.
“Oh, they left early to take Touma, Shouta, and Hokuto back to Japan. They are a bit sadden to leave on short notice, but they told that want to wish you the best in the rest of the party!” RAwk Hawk informed his former rival, to which he kindly accepted.
“So what are you going to do, Rawk Hawk-san? Producer-san walked in and asked the Glitz pit champ.
“Me?? Once I patch things up here with the city council, I think I’ll head back to the Glitz Pit at Glitzville. I just received a call from Jolene asking for me to head back. The other contenders in the Major League, save for that quiet Koopinator, are really crabbing for this hot hawk to return!” Rawk Hawk eagerly answered
“Dat’s-a good to hear. As for me, the Dimension Comet Party’s still-a going on, and-a Peachy and I have to-a debate on where to hold da next part of da Party. Howeva, it is-a likely Bowsa will-a know of Junia’s defeat and will-a personally take-a action.” Mario answered the champ’s answer.
Accepting his former rival’s anwer, the Glitz Pit champion and the red plumber turn in opposite directions going to the direction of their choices. Before moving onward. The two former rivals turn their heads and look at each other one more time.
“Mario, let’s meet again someday. And when we do meet, let’s have one more go at each other in the ring…for old time’s sake!” The gargantuan bird looked at the red plumber.
“Sure-a thing, Rawk-a Hawk!” Mario calmly agreed. The two bold fighters grinned at each other, then turned and faced their own paths with their chests held high.
“I guess we’re heading back to the castle, are we?” Ritsuko asked Mario as he was rejoining the group.
“Yep, me and-a Rawk-a Hawk have our own-a paths to follow to da stardom. But..we won’t-a forget da time we-a had as-a rivals.” Mario calmly answered as he looked as Rawk Hawk boarded an airship heading to Glitzville and headed off.
“Wow, Rawk Hawk-san really was cool to the very end!” Hibiki smiled.
“To be honest with you Hibiki, I’m actually starting to like that guy! He sure knew how to bring the house down!” Wario smiled, knowing he saw a rival worthy of being called one, and somehow being lost in thought.
“I..can’t find anything cute about this Rawk Hawk..but I can tell he is a sort of person who would love being adored by his fans.” Takane commented..while slurping some ramen again…
As usual, Hibiki facepalmed, but then, “Seriously, Silver Hair! Where do you keep all these noodles?! Wario spoke in an unimpressed manner.
Takane calmly answered as she slurped up the last of her ramen, “..It’s a secret.”
Waluigi walked to his chubby pal in an unimpressed manner, all covered in make-up as to resemble a clown, “I doubt with what we used against Mario and Luigi, we’ll get any more than that.”
Wario sighed,” Man, I wish I knew where she hoarded all those noodles.” as he began to chew on a clove of garlic.
“You’re one to talk…” Waluigi retorted, as the lanky sidekick gazed at a bushel of garlic the chubby rival somehow brought along this time.
Regardless, Team Mario and the Idols head back to the castle through the Multi Destination Pipe they came in from, as the city returned to its usual bustle.
*Peach’s Castle ~ Nighttime*
*Insert theme: “Hyrule Field Night Theme” (The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess)*
After a large dinner, the Idols and Team Mario, with the exception of Mario and Luigi, went to the bedrooms to get some sleep before the planning gof the next part of the party. Little did anyone, with the exception of Takane, notice, was that a hovering vehicle began to get near the castle.
“Concerning Junior’s failure earlier today, I guess I better take things into my own hands! And what better way to do this than at night when that goofy plumber isn’t around, bwa-ha-ha!!” The villainous voice of Bowser laughed as he went near one of the bedrooms. Whether it was dumb luck or a whimisical chance of fate, the bedroom he went near to was the guest bedroom loaned to Takane and Hibiki!
As Takane opened the shade in the hopes of looking at the moon again, the silver haired Idol stood and ended up looking at Bowser, who looked even more menacing with the moon behind him!
*End Theme, Insert Theme: ”Fight Against Bowser” (Super Mario RPG)*
“BWAHAHA!!! I GOT YOU NOW PEA..uhh, wait a minute! This isn’t Peach’s bedroom!!!” Bowser frowned knowing the fact that he went to the wrong bedroom!
“You’re…Bowser! Wha… what do you want at this hour??” Takane glared at the Koopa King.
“Grr, well that fell apart right away, but at least I can do with an elegant idol, as long as I can keep you away from Junior!” Bowser laughed as he slowing flew closer to takane.
“Ugh…..Takane, what is with the noi…OMIGOSH!!!!” Hibiki was rudely awakened by the noise outside, but when she saw Bowser, boy, was she frightened. But as the Koopa King was close to kidnapping the two Idols, a small shadow popped out of the Multi Destination Pipe and sped to the bedroom at a fast pace and headed for the bedroom. Upon seeing Bowser grab Takane’s arm, the shadow casted a spell in a quick incantation.
“FIERY JINX!”
“YOWCH!!! MY HAND!!” Bowser flinched as his hand was put on fire and he frantically tried to blow it out. Apparently, the noise woke up the rest of the group and the lights turned on.
“DRATS! FOILED AGAIN! It’s a good thing Mario isn’t around for this!” Bowser frowned, then beat a hasty retreat.
*End Theme*
Haruka, Chihaya, and Ritsuko, rush in, all in pajamas and with Ritsuko’s hair down.
“Takane! Hibiki! Are you two okay??” Ritsuko frantically asked the two Idols.
“I think so… that gargantuan turtle was here…” Takane gasped a sigh of relief.
“WHAT?!?! BOWSER WAS HERE?!?!” Toadsworth walked in and was about ready to freak out.
“Toadsworth, please!” Peach walked in, along with Daisy and Yoshi.
“What the?! Did that Koopa King…actually try to kidnap you?” The Sarasa Kingdom princess asked in concern.
Still feeling the grab indentation on her arm, Takane solemnely nodded, which started to make the steward lose his color.
*Insert Theme: “Twilight Trail” (Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door)*
“AGHHHHHHH!!! FIRST THE PRINCESS, NOW THE IDOLS?!?!?! MASTER MARIO, WHERE ARE YOU?!?!!” Toadsworth freaked out and ran frantically in circles.
“Toadsworth, please calm down! AT least Takne was taken before Bowser was stopped by…whoever stopped him. Was it you, Hibiki?” Peach reassure the panicking steward and asked the Okinawan Idol.
“No..it wasn’t me. All I know is that whoever stopped that big turtle said something like, um ‘Fiery Jinx’, or something.” Hibiki shrugged.
“Hmmhmmhmm, dory worry everyone. The one who cast that that…it was me!” A gentle voice emanated in the room.
“Wha…what the?! A ghost??” Haruka turned nervous as she and Chihaya looked around for the source nearby, but to no avail…
“Wait, what that shadowy-looking blob on the floor?” Yoshi asked as everyone looked at that very ominous blob.
“Hmmhmmhmm, don’t you worry. I’m not an enemy. And Princess Peach, it has been a while, has it?” The voice emanated form the blob.
“That voice! Is..is it you, Vivian??” Peach concluded as the blob dissipated in a shadowy smoke, revealing a purple figure wearing a floppy conical hat with red and white stripes and silky pink hair with bangs that seem to cover the eyes, and wearing white gloves.
*End Theme, Insert Theme: “Shadow Sirens’ Theme” (Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door)*
Vivian, the youngest sibling of the Shadow Sirens, appeared before the group with a gentle giggle. “It has been a while, has it Princess? Oh, and where’s Mario? I really wanted to see him again!” The cute Shadow Siren smiled.
“Oh..Mario’s at his house right now. But you’re welcome to stay the night if you like!” Peach accepted Vivian’s unexpected entry and allowed her houseroom for the night.
“By the way, um, Vivian is it? What’s your business here in the castle anyway?” ritsuko asked.
“Oh, you must be, um, Ritsuko Akizuki of 765 Pro, right? Truth be told, Sis told me to send the message that all three of us Shadow Sirens are going to be hosting the next event!” Vivian answered politely, which mixed stares on her.
“WHAT?!?!?!?!” The group shouted to Vivian, whose only response was a happy smile.
*End Theme*
That’s the end of another chapter! Whew, ideas for plots were not bubbling as much as I hoped. Well anyway, about Vivian form “Thousand Year Door”, I read in the Wiki files that in the original Japanese game she was actually a transsexual” he”, which really confused me. Someone like Ryou and Birdo? I must be dreaming! So, to prevent confusion, I’ll use the American iteration of the game as source and refer to Vivian as a “she”. Makes better sense that way. Also, to believe takane was almost kidnapped by Bowser, to be foiled at the hands of the lovable Shadow Siren instead of Mario, that should start the suspense! The Creepy Steeple Arc begins next chapter!
And Wario, with your love for garlic….don’t I have enough with Takane’s ramen and Miki’s onigiri?