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CrystalPhoenixBlader here, bringing in another chapter to the fanfic! Yep, I left a little plot twist, what with Bowser actually succeeding for once, but that luck will not last for long. Well…anyways, I do not 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 out of the way, let’s bring the scare back into the action!
**Mario & iDOLMASTER Party**
Chapter 19
Vampiric Dance Off!The Threat of King Boo
*Creepy Steeple ~ Main Hall*
*Insert Theme: “Creepy Steeple” (Paper Mario: The Thousand year Door)*
The party continues without much incidents, save for that of Ami and Mami doodling over Doopliss again, Yukiho and Makoto getting frightened by the ghosts that pop up, only to be shown their place by Prof. Gadd’s Poltergust 5000, and Eri nearly having a heart attack from a crazy run from a tumbling piano..upon landing on another “? Space”.
“Pianos now??” Eri groaned as she ran and successfully escaped the tumbling piano…only for it to fall on Doopliss.
“YEOWCH!!!” Doopliss yelped as the piano smashed him flat…only for the hapless Duplighost to rise out of the wreckage with few dents… and with piano keys for teeth in a very goofy smile.
Beldam looked at the doppelganger and can’t help but laugh like crazy! (Yeah, like who can resist when one has such a dorky smile made of piano keys.)
“MWEE-HEE-HEE-HEE-HEE-HEE!!!! You look completely ridiculous, Freak Sheet!!” The old hag exclaimeded, trying to restrain herself.
“Hahaha, very funny!” Doopliss deadpanned in a pretty sarcastic tone. Nevertheless, Mario and Ritsuko can’t help but feel that something bad may have happened to Azusa, since it now has been twenty minutes since she went lost…again.
“Hey-a Ritsuko… maybe it’s-a time we-a checked if Azusa is-a alright. The red clad plumber suggested.
Ritsuko understood Mario’s concern, since Azusa, along with Ami and Iori, is part of Ryuuguu Komachi. “You’re right, Mario-san. Let go check outside.
Producer-san, noticing the two taking steps to the eerie forest near Creepy Steeple, went and caught up with them. “Ritsuko! Mario-san! Is it okay if I come too to look for Azusa?”
Ritsuko looked at the Producer, smiled, then answered no. “Mario-san and I will look for Azusa. You just watch over everyone at the Party in our absence. Besides, something tells me Mario has been through these woods before.”
The Producer, realizing this fight’s already been decided, decided to relent. “Alright, but if anything bad happens, let me know, okay?” Producer-san inquired while the duo ventured into the woods to find the wayward Idol, however, it wasn’t going to be long till trouble reared its head…in the form of Bowser.
*Creepy Steeple ~ Front Entrance*
*Insert Theme: “Bowser’s Theme” (Mario Party)* (Uh oh….not a good sign…)
“Mwa-ha-ha-ha-ha-haaa!!! Well if it isn’t the ol’ plumb-scum and the smart Idol I was hoping I’d run into you two sooner or later!!” Bowser roared, apparently in a very good mood!
“Bowsa!!! Whattaya want now?!?!” Mario aksed in obvious anger, but before he could make a move, the red clad plumber noticed a sound familiar to them.
“Mmmphh! Mmmmmphh!!!” The sound came from a familiar figure known to the two that in a closer is…
“AZUSA!!” Ritsuko and Mario yell out in shock. The Idols hands and mouth were bound in rags.
“Haha, I caught while she was wandering about! Man does she have such a terrible sense of direction!!!” Bowser laughed, which got Mario and Ritsuko riled up! But before anyone could make a move, Beldam’s voice got louder in excitement over one familiar event..
“MWEE HEE HEE HEE!! Takane Shijou, looks like you stepped on the Dance Space!!”
*End Theme*
“Wait…the Dance Space?? Uh, I’ll put the battle on hold!!” Bowser decided to fly past Mario and Ritsuko, carrying the tied-up Azusa with him, and, in a slight collision, sent both Mario and Ritsuko spinning.
“So this is this ’Dance Event’ that Junior had been in with Wendy…I’d better take a peek…” Bowser decided to play it smart and eavesdrop on the new Dance Event.
*Creepy Steeple ~ Main Hall ~ Cobweb Stage*
*Insert Theme: “Battle Preparation (Pokémon Stadium 2)*
Takane, eager to get ready for the event, gets Yayoi and Eri over to plan their dance.
“Since we’re in this attire, it’s basically obvious which song we should do, am I right?” The silver haired Idol asked of her 2 partners.
“Yay!” “No doubt about that.” Yayoi and Eri agreed; there was no contest on which song was to be performed, given the location and situation. It was pretty much a no-brainer. Team Mario, on the other hand…
“Wait…we’re going with THAT song??” Luigi questioned in bewilderment.
“Well, this dance theme is perfect for the scenario here, so why not?” Daisy shrugged, however, Toadette cheerfully was looking forward to dancing it out, not minding what song to do.
“So, everyone, you all decided your dances?” Beldam calmly asked, to which all six participants agree!
“Alright then, get ready then, kids. Do be careful, ‘cause, um, there might be a lot of dust. Trust me, I’ve been away from home for a while and I’ve really been behind on housework..:” Doopliss gave the well-timed warning. (It is true. Being away from home for so long does leave a few bits of aging residue in the house..I think…)
*End Theme*
The two trios prepare their positions on the cobblestone dance stage that was just set up beforehand, while Marilyn sets up the stage lights to be ready when the songs start, of course, on Beldam’s command. Vivian made sure that the backdrop setting was to the point of being perfect to the scenario. Before long, the lights went on and, even before the Koopa King’s eyes, he was not ready for he was to witness…
*Insert 765 Pro’s Dance Theme: “Kyun! Vampire Girl” (The iDOLMASTER 2)*
Takne, Eri, and Yayoi start off big, of course with the Silver Queen leading, in wowing the Shadow Sirens and the Duplighost. Also, to everyones surprise, the mischievous ghost causing the pranks on those who stepped on the “?” Space decided to take a time-out to watch the performance. The mysterious figure, look at his minions, was astounded.
“Wait a minute…minions, what are you doing?! This goofing around is NOT part of the plan for my revenge on Luigi!!”
However, the three chosen participants of Team Mario will just stand by and dawdle...
*Insert Team Mario’s Dance Theme: “Where’s The Exit?” (Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix)*
Oddly with Luigi leading, much to his dismay and reluctance, the trio of Luigi, Daisy, and Toadette danced to the beat of the chosen song, which was enough to get even the Koopa King to drop his jaw on the floor.
“Wait…wait a minute!! LUIGI is dancing??? Okay, I have GOT to pinch myself to see if I’m dreaming!!” The dumbfounded Bowser responded in complete astonishment and, true to his this time, did so. “YIPE!! ..Yep, I’m not dreaming…”
However, Azusa, still tied up at the moment, somehow manged to get a gaze at the event without trouble. (Hey, even Bowser can have a merciful side to him! Just don’t tell him..)
As the dances continue, Ami and Iori look at each other in worry, knowing it’s been some time since Azusa went missing. Yoshi, concerned began to wonder what is taking Mario and Ritsuko so long in finding the wayward Idol.
“Hey, Iori-chan, Ami-chan, it’s been a while since Azusa went missing. I wonder, should we at least take a lookout at the front porch? I’ll go with you, of course, just to make things safe.” The green bipedal suggested, to which the quiet tsundere went into thought for a moment, then nodded.
“Mami, you want to come along too?” Ami quietly asked her twin sister.
“Mmm-mm.. Azusa-neechan’s been missing for a while, and it sure looks like Rit-chan and Mari-chan’s been taking a while.” Ami quietly answered as the twins join up with Iori and Yoshi to quietly investigate.
Little did the group of four notice (Yoshi taking Yayoi’s place at the moment since she’s doing the dance right now..), upon reaching the front door, a dazed and exhausted Mario and Ritsuko entered the doorway, both with grim looks on their faces.
“RIT-CHAN!!!” The twins yelp as they ran to Ritsuko, while Yoshi went to give some support to Mario.
“Hey, Mario! You okay? You seem a little shaken..” Yoshi asked his heroic, who looks like his color turned a little too dry.
“Ami…Mami..Iori..Yoshi… I’m-a afraid we gotta bad news…” Mario started quietly…
Meanwhile, back to the dance, Takane leads the team with her elegant flair, Yayoi joining in with her cheerful smile, and Eri, showing a calm feel in her movements. Overall, they provided quite the competition to Team Mario, through the song that matches their attire.
“Wow…just wow… For some reason, I don’t feel scared… “ Makoto began to rack her brains for a moment, while Yukiho and Ryou simply stare without saying a word, mainly because the Boos and other ghosts who were previously seen as scary and now just dancing around like silly fools in a party at night.
“Mwee-hee-hee! This is what I was hoping for! A really good dance from both teams!” Beldam gleeful cackled.
“Guh-huh!” Marilyn agreed with a lap of her hands, seeing that she is enjoying the fun too!
“I agree, Sis, though there might be one problem that might happen…”
*End Themes with Record Scratch sound*
*Insert Theme: “Dyna Blade’s Nest” (Kirby Super Star)*
Feeling a slight twitch in her spine, Beldam turned to Vivian, also getting Doopliss’ attention in the process. “Wait… what do you mean ‘problem’??”
“I’d like to know too!” Doopliss quickly added, making the old crone sweatdrop.
“Well, you all heard of Bowser the Koopa King, correct?” Vivian turned quietly serious.
“Yes, we’ve all heard, though we’ve never had a chance to meet the guy….wait a minute…you don’t mean??” Beldam started, beginning to realize the eminent threat ahead.
“Yes, there’s a high chance he might try to ruin things. I had to disrupt his attempt at kidnapping one of the Idols, Takane, last night.” The young Shadow Siren informed the rest of her kin and the Duplighost, which drew concerned faces, but to make the situation worse, right before their ears…
“WHAT?! AZUSA-NEECHAN’S BEEN KIDNAPPED???” The twins scream out in complete shock. Concerned as well, Iori walked to Mario and Ritsuko with a worried look on her face. “Azusa’s actually been kidnapped?? Not just getting lost as usual??”
Remembering how serious the red clad plumber hero was in his conversation with the President of 765 Pro way back, Ritsuko decided calm the concerned tsundere down, “Don’t worry, Iori. We’ll just have to have faith that Mario here will rescue her.”
“Yeah! I’ve-a faced Bowsa in da past count-a-less times! Don’t-a worry…she’ll be-a back before you-a know it!” Mario eased Iori’s worries, and right before she kew it, Yoshi decided to back up his friend.
“I’m with Mario here! Bowser went a little too far this time! Don’t worry, Iori-chan! Both Mario and I will rescue Azusa no matter what! If my friend can rescue Peach so many times, then he’ll have no problem rescuing Azusa as well!” Yoshi helped to reassure Iori with a wink.
Doopliss looked at the group with a determined look in his scary eyes, “If this ‘Bowser’ palooka ever tries to make a major disruption of the party, I’ll just do more than just steal his look! Flurrie made certain to tell me of the events at Glamour Street prior to me coming here!”
Beldam looked at the Duplighost and smiled, “Well said, Freak Sheet!”
Doopliss kindly smiled, “Thanks, Beldam! ..And the name’s Doopliss..”
*End Theme*
Just before the Shadow Sirens can enact their defense, one certain party crasher decided to make himself known by knocking the doors down with his Koopa Klown Kar!! (Uh Doopliss, ever heard of “home owner’s insurance”?)
*Insert theme: “Bowser’s Theme” (Mario Party 2)*
Bowser, of course in his black sorcerer robe, stormed in with a Fire Breath attack in the air. “Hello there, my little Idols! After some time and having my little ParaGoombas scouting, I decided I’ll be joining in the party after all! Now to have some…fun??” Bowser’s announcement somehow ended prematurely when he saw… a complete duplicate of himself standing before him.
“Wait, is that…me?? Wow…do I really look that fat??” The Koopa King was perplexed at the doppelganger standing right before him in a very weird stance.
“Hey there, Big Slick! I did the legendary Super Mario before, but man, is it a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you see the mighty King of the Koopas?” The doppelganger laughed (It’s fairly obvious who this ‘Bowser’ really is!)
“Alright, you ignorant faker!! You mean to tell me you transformed into MARIO before?? That’s just plain absurd!! Mario’s standing right there by Glasses! So who are you really??” Bowser began to lose his temper at seeing this lookalike make a complete buffoon out of him.
“I would tell you, but…” Doopliss started but…
“Your magic will wane if your name is ever spoken. C’mon, Freak Sheet, hasn’t that spell been broken by Mario long before? Mweh, this is like something out of Rumpelstilskin!!” Beldam snarked with a shrug.
“BELDAM!!! Aw, did you have to be such a killjoy?!” Doopliss pouted in his Bowser-esque look, making him look even more stupid.
“Sis, big problem…” Vivian reappeared from the shadows, as quickly as they come.
“What is it?” Beldam groaned, knowing the conversation is only delaying the inevitable beatdown of Bowser!
“I looked in his vehicle…and I can’t find any sign of Azusa!!” Vivian frowned sadly, to which the real Bowser laughed.
“Bwa-ha-ha-ha-ha!! Did you think I’d ALWAYS keep my captured ones in the Klown Kar? I had Kammy call her Magikoopas to take her to the castle before I even stormed here to resume my good ol’ Bowser Space! How are any of you gonna catch up now?! Bowser laughed happily, the situation turned worse, as the Idols feared the worst, until…
*End Theme, Insert Theme: “Boo Moon Galaxy” (Super Mario Galaxy 2)*
“Lo…Lord Bowser…*koff*…” Kammy Koopa limped into the mansion, her broomstick ruined and herself in tatters.
“Wha…KAMMY! What happened to you?! And where are your troops?! And what happened to the Idol I caught??” Bowser was aghast at the injured Magikoopa leader in such a state.
“Terrible news, sire…*koff* As we were taking the Idol to the castle by the pathway, one large ghost with a ruby crown appeared, and… he literally creamed us! He snorted that compared to this ‘Poltergust’, our magic wouldn’t even scare it as much as he would!! ..Ow…” With that spoken out, the Magikoopa leader passed out without another word.
“R..R..Ruby crown?! Oh no….oh no oh no OH NO!!!” Luigi began to get really terrified for some reason that he began to ready the shovel loaned to him by Yukiho. Prof. Gadd, on the other hand…
“It’s as I feared… the wretched King Boo is up to his fiendish schemes again…” The ghost researcher spoke in a slightly serious tone.
“King Boo?? Who’s that??” Producer-san began to get really worried, fearing for Azusa’s safety.
“A dark leader of the Boos around the Mushroom Kingdom. I remember him from two incidents that Luigi had to settle using my technology of the Poltergust vacuum cleaner, which I have with me. While you Idols and Mario’s group were at Glamour Street, I went back to my lab to research more about the ghosts of the land. But alas, tragedy struck! King Boo, who was put into a painting for the second time by Luigi as punishment for his misdeeds, somehow broke out when a small light from the Dimension Comet touched the painting, and within moments, caused havoc around my lab! Fortunately, the Poltergust 5000 was safely intact, so when I heard you all were heading to Creepy Steeple, I decided to make haste and board the Super Poltergust 3001 to hurry there. From my research, I can conclude that King Boo is somewhere in this very place, building up power by trapping his victims and biding his time…for the conquest of the very world.” Prof. Gadd answered, while got multiple responses of fright and concern…and one furious response.
“GAHHHHH!!! THAT KING BOO, MEANING TO DEFECT AND BETRAY ME LIKE THAT?!?! Grr… I’ll show that two-timing apparition who’s the better King around here!! I trust you have experience with him, Mario?!” Bowser roared before turning to his arch rival.
“To be-a honest, Bowsa, no..I was-a da victim by-a King Boo as well. It was-a Luigi who saved da day those two times!” Mario shrugged, which made the Koopa King drop his jaw.
“You’ve got to be kidding me!! He took the Idol!! Which I had successfully kidnapped, fair and square!!” Bowser pouted, which got mixed emotions form the Idols.
“I’ll lend you my aid.” Takane stepped, brandishing a small revolver out of nowhere and loading it with special silver bullets. “If that ghost thinks of trying of getting closer, I can weaken him from a distance while Prof. Gadd finishes it up with his vacuum.”
“Thanks, Takane! Luigi, I guess you can-a help?” Mario turned to his shaken brother.
“..Maybe I should have stayed home today…” Luigi whimpered…
*End Theme, Insert theme
Before long, and without warning, the floor bursted open to reveal King Boo, a very large Boo, this time with darkened red eyes and an ominous purple aura.
“Hello everyone….” The large Boo himself appeared before everyone in a seriously intimidating tone meant to scare even to most steadfast of souls, “I’d like to join your party as well. It’ll be one to enjoy for an eternity…once I rule this miserable little world!”
“This is-a gonna be a problem…” Mario gulped, to which the Koopa King, seeing his plans get majorly disrupted by King Boo in his more powerful stature, sadly had to agree.
“That ghostly punk’s really gotten hideous! But as they say, the bigger they are the harder they fall! Of course, you already know that, plumb-scum..” Bowser quietly pointed out.
“Yep…though I wonder, will Takane and Luigi be okay??” Mario could only wonder as the silver-haired Idol and the green plumber were right now the only ones standing between King Boo and utter domination as the unlikely duo braced themselves.
*End Theme*
That’s the end of another chapter! Yep, King Boo of the two Luigi’s Mansion games is the main boss of the Creepy Steeple arc, and it has even snatched Azusa right out of the Koopa King’s hand from right under his nose! About the revolver, in this, the shots won’t be fatal, but they will give such a painful star-making headache, considering that it’s King Boo the groups are up against now! They will most likely bounce off, though, but no blood, please!! There hasn’t been any blood in any Mario games and I, for one, don’t want to see a mess in that, okay! Will Luigi have what it takes to defeat King Boo a third time, this time with Takane covering him?? Find out next chapter!

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CrystalPhoenixBlader here, bringing in another chapter to the fanfic! Yep, I left a little plot twist, what with Bowser actually succeeding for once, but that luck will not last for long. Well…anyways, I do not 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 out of the way, let’s bring the scare back into the action!
**Mario & iDOLMASTER Party**
Chapter 19
Vampiric Dance Off!The Threat of King Boo
*Creepy Steeple ~ Main Hall*
*Insert Theme: “Creepy Steeple” (Paper Mario: The Thousand year Door)*
The party continues without much incidents, save for that of Ami and Mami doodling over Doopliss again, Yukiho and Makoto getting frightened by the ghosts that pop up, only to be shown their place by Prof. Gadd’s Poltergust 5000, and Eri nearly having a heart attack from a crazy run from a tumbling piano..upon landing on another “? Space”.
“Pianos now??” Eri groaned as she ran and successfully escaped the tumbling piano…only for it to fall on Doopliss.
“YEOWCH!!!” Doopliss yelped as the piano smashed him flat…only for the hapless Duplighost to rise out of the wreckage with few dents… and with piano keys for teeth in a very goofy smile.
Beldam looked at the doppelganger and can’t help but laugh like crazy! (Yeah, like who can resist when one has such a dorky smile made of piano keys.)
“MWEE-HEE-HEE-HEE-HEE-HEE!!!! You look completely ridiculous, Freak Sheet!!” The old hag exclaimeded, trying to restrain herself.
“Hahaha, very funny!” Doopliss deadpanned in a pretty sarcastic tone. Nevertheless, Mario and Ritsuko can’t help but feel that something bad may have happened to Azusa, since it now has been twenty minutes since she went lost…again.
“Hey-a Ritsuko… maybe it’s-a time we-a checked if Azusa is-a alright. The red clad plumber suggested.
Ritsuko understood Mario’s concern, since Azusa, along with Ami and Iori, is part of Ryuuguu Komachi. “You’re right, Mario-san. Let go check outside.
Producer-san, noticing the two taking steps to the eerie forest near Creepy Steeple, went and caught up with them. “Ritsuko! Mario-san! Is it okay if I come too to look for Azusa?”
Ritsuko looked at the Producer, smiled, then answered no. “Mario-san and I will look for Azusa. You just watch over everyone at the Party in our absence. Besides, something tells me Mario has been through these woods before.”
The Producer, realizing this fight’s already been decided, decided to relent. “Alright, but if anything bad happens, let me know, okay?” Producer-san inquired while the duo ventured into the woods to find the wayward Idol, however, it wasn’t going to be long till trouble reared its head…in the form of Bowser.
*Creepy Steeple ~ Front Entrance*
*Insert Theme: “Bowser’s Theme” (Mario Party)* (Uh oh….not a good sign…)
“Mwa-ha-ha-ha-ha-haaa!!! Well if it isn’t the ol’ plumb-scum and the smart Idol I was hoping I’d run into you two sooner or later!!” Bowser roared, apparently in a very good mood!
“Bowsa!!! Whattaya want now?!?!” Mario aksed in obvious anger, but before he could make a move, the red clad plumber noticed a sound familiar to them.
“Mmmphh! Mmmmmphh!!!” The sound came from a familiar figure known to the two that in a closer is…
“AZUSA!!” Ritsuko and Mario yell out in shock. The Idols hands and mouth were bound in rags.
“Haha, I caught while she was wandering about! Man does she have such a terrible sense of direction!!!” Bowser laughed, which got Mario and Ritsuko riled up! But before anyone could make a move, Beldam’s voice got louder in excitement over one familiar event..
“MWEE HEE HEE HEE!! Takane Shijou, looks like you stepped on the Dance Space!!”
*End Theme*
“Wait…the Dance Space?? Uh, I’ll put the battle on hold!!” Bowser decided to fly past Mario and Ritsuko, carrying the tied-up Azusa with him, and, in a slight collision, sent both Mario and Ritsuko spinning.
“So this is this ’Dance Event’ that Junior had been in with Wendy…I’d better take a peek…” Bowser decided to play it smart and eavesdrop on the new Dance Event.
*Creepy Steeple ~ Main Hall ~ Cobweb Stage*
*Insert Theme: “Battle Preparation (Pokémon Stadium 2)*
Takane, eager to get ready for the event, gets Yayoi and Eri over to plan their dance.
“Since we’re in this attire, it’s basically obvious which song we should do, am I right?” The silver haired Idol asked of her 2 partners.
“Yay!” “No doubt about that.” Yayoi and Eri agreed; there was no contest on which song was to be performed, given the location and situation. It was pretty much a no-brainer. Team Mario, on the other hand…
“Wait…we’re going with THAT song??” Luigi questioned in bewilderment.
“Well, this dance theme is perfect for the scenario here, so why not?” Daisy shrugged, however, Toadette cheerfully was looking forward to dancing it out, not minding what song to do.
“So, everyone, you all decided your dances?” Beldam calmly asked, to which all six participants agree!
“Alright then, get ready then, kids. Do be careful, ‘cause, um, there might be a lot of dust. Trust me, I’ve been away from home for a while and I’ve really been behind on housework..:” Doopliss gave the well-timed warning. (It is true. Being away from home for so long does leave a few bits of aging residue in the house..I think…)
*End Theme*
The two trios prepare their positions on the cobblestone dance stage that was just set up beforehand, while Marilyn sets up the stage lights to be ready when the songs start, of course, on Beldam’s command. Vivian made sure that the backdrop setting was to the point of being perfect to the scenario. Before long, the lights went on and, even before the Koopa King’s eyes, he was not ready for he was to witness…
*Insert 765 Pro’s Dance Theme: “Kyun! Vampire Girl” (The iDOLMASTER 2)*
Takne, Eri, and Yayoi start off big, of course with the Silver Queen leading, in wowing the Shadow Sirens and the Duplighost. Also, to everyones surprise, the mischievous ghost causing the pranks on those who stepped on the “?” Space decided to take a time-out to watch the performance. The mysterious figure, look at his minions, was astounded.
“Wait a minute…minions, what are you doing?! This goofing around is NOT part of the plan for my revenge on Luigi!!”
However, the three chosen participants of Team Mario will just stand by and dawdle...
*Insert Team Mario’s Dance Theme: “Where’s The Exit?” (Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix)*
Oddly with Luigi leading, much to his dismay and reluctance, the trio of Luigi, Daisy, and Toadette danced to the beat of the chosen song, which was enough to get even the Koopa King to drop his jaw on the floor.
“Wait…wait a minute!! LUIGI is dancing??? Okay, I have GOT to pinch myself to see if I’m dreaming!!” The dumbfounded Bowser responded in complete astonishment and, true to his this time, did so. “YIPE!! ..Yep, I’m not dreaming…”
However, Azusa, still tied up at the moment, somehow manged to get a gaze at the event without trouble. (Hey, even Bowser can have a merciful side to him! Just don’t tell him..)
As the dances continue, Ami and Iori look at each other in worry, knowing it’s been some time since Azusa went missing. Yoshi, concerned began to wonder what is taking Mario and Ritsuko so long in finding the wayward Idol.
“Hey, Iori-chan, Ami-chan, it’s been a while since Azusa went missing. I wonder, should we at least take a lookout at the front porch? I’ll go with you, of course, just to make things safe.” The green bipedal suggested, to which the quiet tsundere went into thought for a moment, then nodded.
“Mami, you want to come along too?” Ami quietly asked her twin sister.
“Mmm-mm.. Azusa-neechan’s been missing for a while, and it sure looks like Rit-chan and Mari-chan’s been taking a while.” Ami quietly answered as the twins join up with Iori and Yoshi to quietly investigate.
Little did the group of four notice (Yoshi taking Yayoi’s place at the moment since she’s doing the dance right now..), upon reaching the front door, a dazed and exhausted Mario and Ritsuko entered the doorway, both with grim looks on their faces.
“RIT-CHAN!!!” The twins yelp as they ran to Ritsuko, while Yoshi went to give some support to Mario.
“Hey, Mario! You okay? You seem a little shaken..” Yoshi asked his heroic, who looks like his color turned a little too dry.
“Ami…Mami..Iori..Yoshi… I’m-a afraid we gotta bad news…” Mario started quietly…
Meanwhile, back to the dance, Takane leads the team with her elegant flair, Yayoi joining in with her cheerful smile, and Eri, showing a calm feel in her movements. Overall, they provided quite the competition to Team Mario, through the song that matches their attire.
“Wow…just wow… For some reason, I don’t feel scared… “ Makoto began to rack her brains for a moment, while Yukiho and Ryou simply stare without saying a word, mainly because the Boos and other ghosts who were previously seen as scary and now just dancing around like silly fools in a party at night.
“Mwee-hee-hee! This is what I was hoping for! A really good dance from both teams!” Beldam gleeful cackled.
“Guh-huh!” Marilyn agreed with a lap of her hands, seeing that she is enjoying the fun too!
“I agree, Sis, though there might be one problem that might happen…”
*End Themes with Record Scratch sound*
*Insert Theme: “Dyna Blade’s Nest” (Kirby Super Star)*
Feeling a slight twitch in her spine, Beldam turned to Vivian, also getting Doopliss’ attention in the process. “Wait… what do you mean ‘problem’??”
“I’d like to know too!” Doopliss quickly added, making the old crone sweatdrop.
“Well, you all heard of Bowser the Koopa King, correct?” Vivian turned quietly serious.
“Yes, we’ve all heard, though we’ve never had a chance to meet the guy….wait a minute…you don’t mean??” Beldam started, beginning to realize the eminent threat ahead.
“Yes, there’s a high chance he might try to ruin things. I had to disrupt his attempt at kidnapping one of the Idols, Takane, last night.” The young Shadow Siren informed the rest of her kin and the Duplighost, which drew concerned faces, but to make the situation worse, right before their ears…
“WHAT?! AZUSA-NEECHAN’S BEEN KIDNAPPED???” The twins scream out in complete shock. Concerned as well, Iori walked to Mario and Ritsuko with a worried look on her face. “Azusa’s actually been kidnapped?? Not just getting lost as usual??”
Remembering how serious the red clad plumber hero was in his conversation with the President of 765 Pro way back, Ritsuko decided calm the concerned tsundere down, “Don’t worry, Iori. We’ll just have to have faith that Mario here will rescue her.”
“Yeah! I’ve-a faced Bowsa in da past count-a-less times! Don’t-a worry…she’ll be-a back before you-a know it!” Mario eased Iori’s worries, and right before she kew it, Yoshi decided to back up his friend.
“I’m with Mario here! Bowser went a little too far this time! Don’t worry, Iori-chan! Both Mario and I will rescue Azusa no matter what! If my friend can rescue Peach so many times, then he’ll have no problem rescuing Azusa as well!” Yoshi helped to reassure Iori with a wink.
Doopliss looked at the group with a determined look in his scary eyes, “If this ‘Bowser’ palooka ever tries to make a major disruption of the party, I’ll just do more than just steal his look! Flurrie made certain to tell me of the events at Glamour Street prior to me coming here!”
Beldam looked at the Duplighost and smiled, “Well said, Freak Sheet!”
Doopliss kindly smiled, “Thanks, Beldam! ..And the name’s Doopliss..”
*End Theme*
Just before the Shadow Sirens can enact their defense, one certain party crasher decided to make himself known by knocking the doors down with his Koopa Klown Kar!! (Uh Doopliss, ever heard of “home owner’s insurance”?)
*Insert theme: “Bowser’s Theme” (Mario Party 2)*
Bowser, of course in his black sorcerer robe, stormed in with a Fire Breath attack in the air. “Hello there, my little Idols! After some time and having my little ParaGoombas scouting, I decided I’ll be joining in the party after all! Now to have some…fun??” Bowser’s announcement somehow ended prematurely when he saw… a complete duplicate of himself standing before him.
“Wait, is that…me?? Wow…do I really look that fat??” The Koopa King was perplexed at the doppelganger standing right before him in a very weird stance.
“Hey there, Big Slick! I did the legendary Super Mario before, but man, is it a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you see the mighty King of the Koopas?” The doppelganger laughed (It’s fairly obvious who this ‘Bowser’ really is!)
“Alright, you ignorant faker!! You mean to tell me you transformed into MARIO before?? That’s just plain absurd!! Mario’s standing right there by Glasses! So who are you really??” Bowser began to lose his temper at seeing this lookalike make a complete buffoon out of him.
“I would tell you, but…” Doopliss started but…
“Your magic will wane if your name is ever spoken. C’mon, Freak Sheet, hasn’t that spell been broken by Mario long before? Mweh, this is like something out of Rumpelstilskin!!” Beldam snarked with a shrug.
“BELDAM!!! Aw, did you have to be such a killjoy?!” Doopliss pouted in his Bowser-esque look, making him look even more stupid.
“Sis, big problem…” Vivian reappeared from the shadows, as quickly as they come.
“What is it?” Beldam groaned, knowing the conversation is only delaying the inevitable beatdown of Bowser!
“I looked in his vehicle…and I can’t find any sign of Azusa!!” Vivian frowned sadly, to which the real Bowser laughed.
“Bwa-ha-ha-ha-ha!! Did you think I’d ALWAYS keep my captured ones in the Klown Kar? I had Kammy call her Magikoopas to take her to the castle before I even stormed here to resume my good ol’ Bowser Space! How are any of you gonna catch up now?! Bowser laughed happily, the situation turned worse, as the Idols feared the worst, until…
*End Theme, Insert Theme: “Boo Moon Galaxy” (Super Mario Galaxy 2)*
“Lo…Lord Bowser…*koff*…” Kammy Koopa limped into the mansion, her broomstick ruined and herself in tatters.
“Wha…KAMMY! What happened to you?! And where are your troops?! And what happened to the Idol I caught??” Bowser was aghast at the injured Magikoopa leader in such a state.
“Terrible news, sire…*koff* As we were taking the Idol to the castle by the pathway, one large ghost with a ruby crown appeared, and… he literally creamed us! He snorted that compared to this ‘Poltergust’, our magic wouldn’t even scare it as much as he would!! ..Ow…” With that spoken out, the Magikoopa leader passed out without another word.
“R..R..Ruby crown?! Oh no….oh no oh no OH NO!!!” Luigi began to get really terrified for some reason that he began to ready the shovel loaned to him by Yukiho. Prof. Gadd, on the other hand…
“It’s as I feared… the wretched King Boo is up to his fiendish schemes again…” The ghost researcher spoke in a slightly serious tone.
“King Boo?? Who’s that??” Producer-san began to get really worried, fearing for Azusa’s safety.
“A dark leader of the Boos around the Mushroom Kingdom. I remember him from two incidents that Luigi had to settle using my technology of the Poltergust vacuum cleaner, which I have with me. While you Idols and Mario’s group were at Glamour Street, I went back to my lab to research more about the ghosts of the land. But alas, tragedy struck! King Boo, who was put into a painting for the second time by Luigi as punishment for his misdeeds, somehow broke out when a small light from the Dimension Comet touched the painting, and within moments, caused havoc around my lab! Fortunately, the Poltergust 5000 was safely intact, so when I heard you all were heading to Creepy Steeple, I decided to make haste and board the Super Poltergust 3001 to hurry there. From my research, I can conclude that King Boo is somewhere in this very place, building up power by trapping his victims and biding his time…for the conquest of the very world.” Prof. Gadd answered, while got multiple responses of fright and concern…and one furious response.
“GAHHHHH!!! THAT KING BOO, MEANING TO DEFECT AND BETRAY ME LIKE THAT?!?! Grr… I’ll show that two-timing apparition who’s the better King around here!! I trust you have experience with him, Mario?!” Bowser roared before turning to his arch rival.
“To be-a honest, Bowsa, no..I was-a da victim by-a King Boo as well. It was-a Luigi who saved da day those two times!” Mario shrugged, which made the Koopa King drop his jaw.
“You’ve got to be kidding me!! He took the Idol!! Which I had successfully kidnapped, fair and square!!” Bowser pouted, which got mixed emotions form the Idols.
“I’ll lend you my aid.” Takane stepped, brandishing a small revolver out of nowhere and loading it with special silver bullets. “If that ghost thinks of trying of getting closer, I can weaken him from a distance while Prof. Gadd finishes it up with his vacuum.”
“Thanks, Takane! Luigi, I guess you can-a help?” Mario turned to his shaken brother.
“..Maybe I should have stayed home today…” Luigi whimpered…
*End Theme, Insert theme
Before long, and without warning, the floor bursted open to reveal King Boo, a very large Boo, this time with darkened red eyes and an ominous purple aura.
“Hello everyone….” The large Boo himself appeared before everyone in a seriously intimidating tone meant to scare even to most steadfast of souls, “I’d like to join your party as well. It’ll be one to enjoy for an eternity…once I rule this miserable little world!”
“This is-a gonna be a problem…” Mario gulped, to which the Koopa King, seeing his plans get majorly disrupted by King Boo in his more powerful stature, sadly had to agree.
“That ghostly punk’s really gotten hideous! But as they say, the bigger they are the harder they fall! Of course, you already know that, plumb-scum..” Bowser quietly pointed out.
“Yep…though I wonder, will Takane and Luigi be okay??” Mario could only wonder as the silver-haired Idol and the green plumber were right now the only ones standing between King Boo and utter domination as the unlikely duo braced themselves.
*End Theme*
That’s the end of another chapter! Yep, King Boo of the two Luigi’s Mansion games is the main boss of the Creepy Steeple arc, and it has even snatched Azusa right out of the Koopa King’s hand from right under his nose! About the revolver, in this, the shots won’t be fatal, but they will give such a painful star-making headache, considering that it’s King Boo the groups are up against now! They will most likely bounce off, though, but no blood, please!! There hasn’t been any blood in any Mario games and I, for one, don’t want to see a mess in that, okay! Will Luigi have what it takes to defeat King Boo a third time, this time with Takane covering him?? Find out next chapter!