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CrystalPhoenixBlader here, bringing in another chapter to the fanfic. This is the first time I left a cliffhanger in a boss attack, but I’m back to finish it! So, anyway, 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 hurry back to the action!
...And why a hot spring, of all places? Man, I need to plan better...
*Opening Theme: “Godly Summer” (The iDOLMASTER 2)*

**Mario & iDOMASTER Party**
Chapter 28
The Return of Gooper Blooper Part 2: Climax of the Fight, Benjamin Unmasked!

*Isle Delfino ~ Corona Mountain ~ Hot Springs Paradise Resort ~ Exterior*
*Insert Theme:
Sweat began to fall from the faces of Ritsuko and Mario as these two, along with Peach, Daisy, Blooper (looking a little betrayed due to the fact he is face a larger version of his kind), Ami, Ai, and Hibiki, look at the enhanced Gooper Blooper. Bobbery and Syrup decided to give some support using a bubblegum cannon of their own creation. As the pirate and sailor go on the supportive offens, one question lingered on the Bob-omb’s mind. As he readied himself for another shot, Bobbery decided to ask Captain Syrup. ‘So, uh, Syrup was it? What is it about young Yukiho’s shovel that’s gotten you all intrigued?”
“Hmph, what’s gotten you into your fuse? YOU want the Diamond Shovel too?!” The female pirate captain felt a little offended, but the old Bob-omb sailor kept his fuse dry.
“Nay, I have no interest whatsoever of the trinket young Yukiho possesses. It would serve no purpose, seeing as I prefer all my actions these days on the high seas. I was wondering what a lass like would need of the shovel?” Bobbery asked in a calm yet serious manner.
“..Ugh, you’re a real stubborn Bob-omb, aren’t you? ..Fine, I’ll tell, you little bloke!” Syrup put her hands on her hips with a sigh and explained her motives, since it’s pretty much safe to assume that Wario is not overhearing this..
*End Theme*
*FLASHBACK*
*Diamond City ~ National Museum*
*Insert theme: “Museum” (Mario Party 9)*
“I pretty much snuck into the museum as per usual since Wario seemed to be somewhere else at the moment. Since security is so lackluster there, it was pretty much easy pickings. As I was searching for valuables, I came across a strange mural detailing the tale of the Mushroom Majesty that sailed one millennia ago. The details of the treasure that was left behind left vague clues tell of TWO keys. One, as you already know, is the power of the chosen Superstar in isle Delfino, while the other, secretly stashed away, was at the ruins at Teehee Valley in the Beanbean Kingdom.”
*End Theme*
*Beanbean Kingdom ~ Teehee Valley ~ Guffawha Ruins*
*Insert Theme: “Woohoo Hooniversity” (Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga)*
“I hurried over to the ruins, going part of the way onboard my latest ship, the “Sweet Stuff” and rushed the rest of the way on foot. When I made it to the ruins, I found this bean-headed prince in charge of clean up. When I asked him about the treasure, I was completely astounded when this little prince with a stubby rapier explained that the Dimension Comet event here was already over and the treasure was already taken! Originally believing that lovable greedy tub of lard Wario to have taken the treasure, the fabled Diamond Shovel that is the second key to the main pot of gold! The little ‘Peasley’ boy corrected me that although Wario DID participate in the event, it was a timid girl named Yukiho Hagiwara who claimed it in the end. Regaining my composure, I asked the prince where this girl is at. Fortunately that mini Prince Charming kept up to date with the information at the Dimension Party and pointed out that the next location is Isle Delfino... near where the treasure slept!!”
*End Theme*
*END FLASHBACK*
*Isle Delfino ~ Corona Mountain ~ Hot Springs Paradise Palace ~Exterior*
*Insert Theme: )*
“Upon heading here, I decided to keep a quiet eye on this Yukiho and wondered if she is greedy as either Wario or me. As it turned out, she doesn’t seem to have ANY greed whatsoever, as she kept using that shovel to bury herself whenever she felt depressed! Man, did I ever feel like a stupid bloke for even thinking that she could even rival me in the treasure hunting bit...” Syrup concludes her explanation.
“So that explains why you were after the shovel! Who would have thought the little trinket would also serve as a key?” Bobbery stood quietly in thought for a moment before launching the bombs again.
“I know, right matey? ..But there’s now been one thing that’s been bothering me lately. No, this has nothing to do with the treasure or Wario, savvy? ..There’s been something weird about this Benjamin bloke that’s kinda been getting me all skeptical...” Syrup placed her hand on her chin in concern of this Noki who appeared out of nowhere to help host the event.
“..Aye, so I’m not the only one...” Bobbery was somehow keen to understand what the pirate captain meant.
“You mean... you know something about him too?” Syrup now wants to confirm the sailor’s suspicion about the Noki...
*Isle Delfino ~ Corona Mountain ~ Hot Springs Paradise Palace ~ Wrecked Women’s Bath*
*End Theme, Insert Theme: “Stage Boss” (Super Mario 64)*
Back to the Battle Daisy and Blooper took the lead on the powered up super squid using their dark orange and navy white F.L.U.D.D. copies’ Squirter Nozzles, but the gargantuan squid blocked the attacks with four of its tentacles.
“Darn! No matter how much water we squirt out, that overgrown squid keeps blocking and laughing!” Daisy gritted her teeth, while she as well as the chosen Idols kept squirting at Gooper Blooper... succeeding in only giving it a nice cool bath and thanking them with a nasty goop attack.
“INCOMING!!” Ami pointed out to a wad of goop that Gooper Blooper fired out of its mouth. Without hesitation, the group dodged the attack that woul have sucked them in, only to have a few drops from the splash fly onto their faces.
“Geez, no matter how much we squirt, we can’t seem to make this overgrown calamari dish take a hint! Hibiki frowned, but then spotted a white box with an emblem looking like Prof. Gadd’s face and painted with a red tint. Not wasting a moment, the Okinawan Idol took Ami with her to inspect the box. “Hey, Hibiki-chan, what do you suppose is in this box?”
“Who knows, but only one way to find out!” Hibiki smiled as she busted the box open to reveal a nozzle of F.L.U.D.D. shaped like a rocket. Upon touching the nozzle, it became instantly equipped and ready to use. “Now, let’s see what this baby can do!” Holding the triggers, the tanned Idol and the twin anxiously waited for what would happen, but had no idea of the effect until the nozzles both blasted a powerful spray of water on the ground in the force of a rocket blasting off into space.
“WHOOOOOOAAAA!!!” Hibiki and Ami helplessly scream as they were launched into the air. Sadly parachutes did not come with the Rocket Nozzle. In midair, Hibiki looked at the Dimension Comet, and, desperate for help, extended her arm to the direction of the comet. Ami watched the Okinawan Idol, and, hoping for the best, extended her arm as well. Two beams of aquatic cerulean and brilliant yellow appear from the Comet and began to cloak the two idols in brilliant rays of light.
Groundside, Mario’s group, as well as Ai and Risuko were having a hard time trying to tire Gooper Blooper, with some effort though using the Squirt Nozzles to direct the bubble shots fired by Bobbery and Syrup, greatly sticking all but four tentacles. Deciding to finally to add even more pressure to the group, Gooper Blooper decided to lash out the tentacles to grab Mami and Takane.
“AAAHHH!!! LET GO OF ME!!” Mami yelped as the tentacles grabbed her waist and hair, which was starting to hurt a bit..
“Disgusting... let me go at once!!!” Takane gritted her teeth as the slimy tentacles grabbed her elegant being. But as Gooper Blooper began to delight in his prey, two lights shone brightly in the air, too bright for anyone to handle.
“TAKANE!!! “MAMI!!!” The two voices in the lights roared out as the two lights, identified as Hibiki and Ami with a strong fire in their eyes, dove like meteors in the sky onto Gooper Blooper.
*End Theme, Insert Theme:
Gooper Blooper gasped in panic, but before it can react, Hibiki fired a Piercing Shot from her powered-up F.L.U.D.D. copy shot through the arms holding Takane, snapping them in two. Quickly switching to the Turbo Nozzle, the Okinawan Idol sped towards the elegant Idol and catches her.
“My... nice catch, Hibiki! “ Takane smiled at the now powered up Idol, to which she responded with a shiny grin.
As for the powered up Ami, she delivered a harsh drop kick on Gooper Blooper’s head, making it dazed and somehow lose its grip on her twin sister.
“Oof... thanks Ami!!” Mami thanked her sister while trying to get the slime from the tentacles washed off.
Gooper Blooper was flinching in utter pain from Ami’s hard hitting attack, but as the squid was able to recover in time, Mario, noticing that Hibiki and Ami did the most damage, quickly turned to the two Idols. “Hibiki! Ami! Try-a using da powa ya two got from da Dimension Comet and end-a Goopa Bloopa once and for all!”
“Wait.. WHAT?!” Bowser jr., his Small Clown Mech damaged from the now minorly gooped yet seriously peeved Makoto, overheard the conversation. “The power from the Dimension Comet??”
“HEY!!! Don’t you turn your back on me!!” Makoto cried out as the boyishly handsome Idol readied a finishing blow.
“EEP!! I’ve got to get away!!” The Koopa Prince yelped, but before he could reach the controls, Luigi decided to ambush him. “Oh no you don’t! THUNDA!!” The green plumber conjured a small orb of blue electricity, the Thunderhand Hand Power he once used when he and Mario ended up in Oho Oasis, from his gloved palm and touched the mech, causing the circuits to short circuit, electrocuting the young Koopa. “YI-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I!!!!!!”
“YOW-OW-OW-OW-OW-OW-OW-OWWW!!!!!!!” Luigi unfortunately electrocuted himself on the connected attack as his skeleton flashed like it was shown on an x-ray. Within moments a small explosion from the electricity barbecued the unfortunate plumber, making him land on the ground wide-eyed but alright. “...*koff*... Dat hurt...”
“Luigi-san!!! You okay?!” Makoto picked up the cooked plumber. Fortunately for the two, Bowser Jr. was laying on the side unconscious with his right leg twitching upwards and his eyes in a spiral whirl from the electrocution of the Thunderhand to notice.
*End Theme, Insert Theme: “The Heroes of Hoenn” (Pokémon Anime)*
Back to the battle, Hibiki took Mario’s signal and utilized the power from the Dimension Comet to create a new unique nozzle to her F.L.U.D.D. unit, which looked much like the Turbo Nozzle but had a focusing lens to focus the shot “Ready, Ami? STREAM NOZZLE, FIRE!!!” Hibiki cried out she fired off a powerful stream of water. Ami dove in and became encased within the wave of water, riding towards a startled Gooper Blooper, who stood defenseless to the incoming blast.
“Here comes a big one!!!” Ami cried out as she extended a fist toward the overgrown squid. Within moments the water blast hit Gooper Blooper dead center, dropping Ami, and sending the overgrown squid to as far as Ricco Harbor!
*End Theme*
*Isle Delfino ~ Corona Mountain ~ Hot Springs Paradise Palace ~ Springs Pathway*
*Insert Theme: “Dawn ~ A New Morning” (Super Mario Galaxy)*
A couple of minutes have passed and the large maintenance crew has appeared to repair all the damage done to the women’s side of the bathhouse, while the customers themselves who fled were treated to a free sauna for the inconvenience. While the repairs were underway the members of Team Mario and the Idols, though Iori and Takane are a bit saddened of the damage caused to the place making them unable to enjoy a bath there at the moment, quietly took their leave from the place.
“Whew... dis-a time, things have-a been rough., but I’m-a glad we-a won. Whatta happened to Bowsa Junia anyway?” Mario, rubbing his forehead, asked his brother.
“Well, after Gooper Blooper got-a beaten, Bowser Jr. regained consciousness and flew off, saying he won’t forget this. He also was-a wondering how da Idols were able to channel the light from da Dimension Comet and he will get to the bottom of this.” Luigi shrugged.
“Well-a dat much is-a certain. Like-a father, like-a son. Also...” Mario agreed with Luigi and turned to Benjamin, who was showing a calm smile after a job well done. Soon the rest of the group looked at the Noki with thankful expressions on their faces.
Producer-san went first with his hand extended. “Thank you very much. I’m grateful you saved one of my precious idols from a terrible fate with the Koopa King.”
“You’re welcome!” Benjamin happily shook hands with Producer-san.
“You’re no civilian, that’s for sure!” Producer-san added, but then Bobbery, with a gruff expression on his face, and Syrup, with her arms on her hips sharing the same expression, showed up.
“And you’re certainly no Noki, too!” Bobbery huffed, with Syrup nodding quietly in agreement.
*End theme, Insert theme: “The Young Sorceress’ Foul Mood” (Tales of Vesperia)*
“HUUUUUH?!” came the response of everyone in the group, excluding Bobbery and Syrup. Wario and Waluigi were having problems trying to keep their jaws from constantly falling into the ground. Iori and Yoshi constantly pinched each other, hoping either one is dreaming of this completely bizarre occurrence!
“...So you’ve caught on.” Benjamin noticed his cover has been blown apart metaphorically by the wise sailor. “I’ve underestimated you, Admiral Bobbery. You deserve some credit. What gave it away?”
Bobbery closed his uncovered eye for a moment and detailed his calculated reason. “Well, I was feeling that something about you appearing over fifty feet in the sky next to Bowser Jr. and seeing that the recent crash has not put a crack in your shell plus your injuries aren't there on your body, tells me you couldn't have come from Noki Bay. My experience as a seafarer has really paid off.”
Benjamin smiled, knowing that the seafarer’s reasons of suspecting the stranger were precisely true, but then Makoto, a little peeved off from all that had happened, gets up close at the mysterious stranger and spoke, “Well, if you really aren't WHAT you are NOT, then WHO are you?”
Benjamin smiled, “That’s classified.”, enough to cause Makoto to facefault onto the ground. (Seriously, haven’t I heard that line from a certain time traveler in a certain anime before?)
Yukiho walked over to the stranger, crouched down and looked at him with a concerned gaze, “Uhm... Benjamin-san? I am very grateful that you saved me, but... can you PLEASE tell me who you really are?”
Benjamin frowned quietly, but then decided, “...Sorry TMI. But...since you asked politely, Yukiho.” And as a grin appeared on his face, “I guess I CAN tell you SOME things about ME...” In a small pillar of light, Benjamin’s exterior began to change completely from a Noki to... transforming into a very familiar face... Mario’s. Everyone gasped in complete surprise as a result.
*End Theme, Insert Theme: “Look-a-Like” (Sonic The Hedgehog OVA) (I know this is Mario, not Sonic, but this fits here right now..)*
“Mama mia, it’s-a me!!” Mario gasped at the now duplicate copy of the red plumber himself. The detail was flawless from his black moustache, details on the red hat and shirt, blue eye color... EVERY physical detail on Mario!
The perfectly made Mario copy smiled at the real Mario in the original’s tone o voice, “That's-a right! I can-a change not just-a into you...” and without hesitation altered its form again, this time changing into Bowser with a mighty roar and a small breath of flame into the air!
“GAAAAAHHH!!!” Ritsuko screamed before temporarily passing out on Producer-san’s arms.
“I can change into whatever and anyone I desire at will!” The now Bowser lookalike roared in his mighty voice before utilizing the unique transformation power again, this time changing into the likeness of Luigi, and continue using the green plumber’s speech pattern. “I transform with-a every detail included; measurements, colors, personalities, memories, abilities, feelings, thoughts, voices... all of it!” The Luigi copy smiled, which wooed the Idols, as well as making Waluigi a little peeved that such a power exists. Before anyone noticed the Luigi duplicate changed into a perfect elegant likeness of Peach. “So flying and teleportation aren’t my only abilities...” The Peach duplicate smiled in the original Peach’s manner of speech... before ANOTHER Peach appeared behind the first duplicate, drawing eyes from everyone in the group! “I am also capable of multiplying my body to a desired number.” Without hesitation the second Peach copy transformed to the perfect likeness of Daisy, much to the REAL Sarasa land princess’ shock.
“Wow, now I’M the one seeing double here!!” Daisy rubbed her eyes in utter disbelief, but before she could regain herself the Daisy copy exclaimed in the original’s cheerful voice, “Even my copies can do what I do!” Without warning, the Peach and Daisy copies transformed, this time changing into perfect replicas of BOTH the Futami twins, much to the real mischievous duo’s surprise! The Ami clone started things off, “Even if I have separated bodies at the same time...” while the Mami clone finished the next part in the same tone, “...My minds and hearts can work together simply as one!” As the real Ami and Mami watch with earnest in their eyes, the clone twins high-five together with a cheerful finish, “All is one and one is all!!” Afterwards the two clones magically merge back into one being, this time reverting back to the Noki the group knew from the moment they entered Isle Delfino.
*End Theme*
Returning to the Noki form he had at the beginning, Benjamin finally concludes his explanation. “That's as much as I can tell you.”, to which everone was oddly silent.
*Insert Sound Effect: Cricket Chirps*
After a few minutes of silence, Ritsuko, getting herself back together, commented with a sigh of disdain, “That doesn’t explain what you really are..”
*Insert Sound Effect: Spring (BOINNNG!!!)*
*Insert Theme: “Pennington’s Theme” (Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door)*
Producer-san, still wondering what Benjamin REALLY is, had only one clue as he scratched his head, “Well, he's a shape-shifter of some sorts...”
Luigi had one idea of what Benjamin might be and spoke out loud. “ Well, A Duplighost is as a good-a guess I can-a come-a up with...”, thinking of Doopliss back at Creepy Steeple.
“EHHHHHHRT! Nope!” Benjamin counted the guess as incorrect by imitating a buzzer, but then smiled. “But I can say what I am about to say may be half-true, but I'm actually...” the Noki adjusted his glasses and unveiled what he really is. “AN INTERDIMENSIONAL BEING!!”
...Of course, everyone just stared at the complete enigma that is Benjamin.
*Insert Theme: “Hurry! Hurry!” (Mario Party 4)*
Suddenly, Bobbery realized that the last turn has passed as the sun began to set; the time for the final announcements was to come! “Oh! Would ya landlubbers look at that! The battle ended on the last turn!”
“WHAT?! Mama mia, and we are-a not back at da Delfino Plaza for the announcements!” Mario realized as well, almost knocking his red hat off in the process!
“Then what are we doing still talking?! We all have to hurry back! Yumeko, Ayane, and Mona must be tired of waiting by now!!” Ritsuko agreed with the red plumber, and before long, everyone began a wild dash back to Delfino Plaza for the final announcements Haruka and Ai decide to save Bobbery the trouble back carrying him together, while Miki decided to just Benjamin out of necessity since he was light enough to carry. Sooner or later, the group made it back in time for the final announcements.
*End Theme*
Meanwhile, back at the crater in Corona Mountain...
*Isle Delfino ~ Corona Mountain ~ Crater*
*Insert Theme: “Corona Mountain” (Super Mario Sunshine)*
Bowser was deciding to end his run at Isle Delfino by having his minions carry large amounts of supplies back to his castle. “Troops, make sure to be careful with the supplies! I might need them in the future!”
“Yes, Your Maliciousness!” The troops respond. After wards Bowser began to wonder what had happened to his son. ‘Geez, I wonder what’s taking Junior so long? He should have gotten one of the Idols by now...” As if speaking of the devil Bowser Jr. arrived... in now beat up remnants of the Small Klown Kar and still bearing a black eye!
“Junior, what happened to you?! Did Mario clobber you like that?!” The Koopa King flipped seeing the injuries on his own son.
*End Theme, Insert theme: “New Enemy ~ Oppekepe no Pe” (Puzzle Bobble 2)*
“Papa... remove Makoto’s name form the list! If I had known she would punch me in the eye for taking Yukiho, I would have thought twice about these plans!!” The Koopa Prince gritted his teeth now wanting revenge on the Idol who knocked him into next week!
Bowser was speechless at what he heard that Makoto, not Mario defeated his son thoroughly without any sense of holding back. “Wow... did I actually miss something?”
The banged up koopa Prince, remembering the lights that engulfed Hibiki and Ami, regained his composure by dusting himself off and gave a suggestion. “Oh, and while we’re at it... can you have Kamek dig up more research on the Dimension Comet? I’m wanting to know how those girls got powered up like that! First Glamour Street, now here?? I need to know how this energy can be harnessed!”
Bowser, realizing what his son was getting at, nodded in approval, “if it’ll make the Grand Doomship even more powerful than it already is, then I’m all claws here!” Both father and son nod and smirked two most menacing grins, now knowing that they must now even the odds by finding out how to harness the Dimension Comet’s light force.. before Mario and the Idols get the upper hand!
*End Theme*
Well, that’s it for this chapter! Again, got some help from HairyBlob2 from DeviantArt for the chapter. Benjamin’s identity is pretty much going to stay an enigma, but fortunately Yukiho is saved and Bowser Jr. is sent packing again! But unknown to the heroes, Bowser Jr. is now fully aware of the light from the Dimension Comet! Will this spell trouble for Mario in the long run?
...Also, Luigi’s Thunderhand ability is from “Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga” I’ve yet to include Mario’s Firebrand Hand Power, but we’ll see what happens..

Description
CrystalPhoenixBlader here, bringing in another chapter to the fanfic. This is the first time I left a cliffhanger in a boss attack, but I’m back to finish it! So, anyway, 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 hurry back to the action!
...And why a hot spring, of all places? Man, I need to plan better...
*Opening Theme: “Godly Summer” (The iDOLMASTER 2)*

**Mario & iDOMASTER Party**
Chapter 28
The Return of Gooper Blooper Part 2: Climax of the Fight, Benjamin Unmasked!

*Isle Delfino ~ Corona Mountain ~ Hot Springs Paradise Resort ~ Exterior*
*Insert Theme:
Sweat began to fall from the faces of Ritsuko and Mario as these two, along with Peach, Daisy, Blooper (looking a little betrayed due to the fact he is face a larger version of his kind), Ami, Ai, and Hibiki, look at the enhanced Gooper Blooper. Bobbery and Syrup decided to give some support using a bubblegum cannon of their own creation. As the pirate and sailor go on the supportive offens, one question lingered on the Bob-omb’s mind. As he readied himself for another shot, Bobbery decided to ask Captain Syrup. ‘So, uh, Syrup was it? What is it about young Yukiho’s shovel that’s gotten you all intrigued?”
“Hmph, what’s gotten you into your fuse? YOU want the Diamond Shovel too?!” The female pirate captain felt a little offended, but the old Bob-omb sailor kept his fuse dry.
“Nay, I have no interest whatsoever of the trinket young Yukiho possesses. It would serve no purpose, seeing as I prefer all my actions these days on the high seas. I was wondering what a lass like would need of the shovel?” Bobbery asked in a calm yet serious manner.
“..Ugh, you’re a real stubborn Bob-omb, aren’t you? ..Fine, I’ll tell, you little bloke!” Syrup put her hands on her hips with a sigh and explained her motives, since it’s pretty much safe to assume that Wario is not overhearing this..
*End Theme*
*FLASHBACK*
*Diamond City ~ National Museum*
*Insert theme: “Museum” (Mario Party 9)*
“I pretty much snuck into the museum as per usual since Wario seemed to be somewhere else at the moment. Since security is so lackluster there, it was pretty much easy pickings. As I was searching for valuables, I came across a strange mural detailing the tale of the Mushroom Majesty that sailed one millennia ago. The details of the treasure that was left behind left vague clues tell of TWO keys. One, as you already know, is the power of the chosen Superstar in isle Delfino, while the other, secretly stashed away, was at the ruins at Teehee Valley in the Beanbean Kingdom.”
*End Theme*
*Beanbean Kingdom ~ Teehee Valley ~ Guffawha Ruins*
*Insert Theme: “Woohoo Hooniversity” (Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga)*
“I hurried over to the ruins, going part of the way onboard my latest ship, the “Sweet Stuff” and rushed the rest of the way on foot. When I made it to the ruins, I found this bean-headed prince in charge of clean up. When I asked him about the treasure, I was completely astounded when this little prince with a stubby rapier explained that the Dimension Comet event here was already over and the treasure was already taken! Originally believing that lovable greedy tub of lard Wario to have taken the treasure, the fabled Diamond Shovel that is the second key to the main pot of gold! The little ‘Peasley’ boy corrected me that although Wario DID participate in the event, it was a timid girl named Yukiho Hagiwara who claimed it in the end. Regaining my composure, I asked the prince where this girl is at. Fortunately that mini Prince Charming kept up to date with the information at the Dimension Party and pointed out that the next location is Isle Delfino... near where the treasure slept!!”
*End Theme*
*END FLASHBACK*
*Isle Delfino ~ Corona Mountain ~ Hot Springs Paradise Palace ~Exterior*
*Insert Theme: )*
“Upon heading here, I decided to keep a quiet eye on this Yukiho and wondered if she is greedy as either Wario or me. As it turned out, she doesn’t seem to have ANY greed whatsoever, as she kept using that shovel to bury herself whenever she felt depressed! Man, did I ever feel like a stupid bloke for even thinking that she could even rival me in the treasure hunting bit...” Syrup concludes her explanation.
“So that explains why you were after the shovel! Who would have thought the little trinket would also serve as a key?” Bobbery stood quietly in thought for a moment before launching the bombs again.
“I know, right matey? ..But there’s now been one thing that’s been bothering me lately. No, this has nothing to do with the treasure or Wario, savvy? ..There’s been something weird about this Benjamin bloke that’s kinda been getting me all skeptical...” Syrup placed her hand on her chin in concern of this Noki who appeared out of nowhere to help host the event.
“..Aye, so I’m not the only one...” Bobbery was somehow keen to understand what the pirate captain meant.
“You mean... you know something about him too?” Syrup now wants to confirm the sailor’s suspicion about the Noki...
*Isle Delfino ~ Corona Mountain ~ Hot Springs Paradise Palace ~ Wrecked Women’s Bath*
*End Theme, Insert Theme: “Stage Boss” (Super Mario 64)*
Back to the Battle Daisy and Blooper took the lead on the powered up super squid using their dark orange and navy white F.L.U.D.D. copies’ Squirter Nozzles, but the gargantuan squid blocked the attacks with four of its tentacles.
“Darn! No matter how much water we squirt out, that overgrown squid keeps blocking and laughing!” Daisy gritted her teeth, while she as well as the chosen Idols kept squirting at Gooper Blooper... succeeding in only giving it a nice cool bath and thanking them with a nasty goop attack.
“INCOMING!!” Ami pointed out to a wad of goop that Gooper Blooper fired out of its mouth. Without hesitation, the group dodged the attack that woul have sucked them in, only to have a few drops from the splash fly onto their faces.
“Geez, no matter how much we squirt, we can’t seem to make this overgrown calamari dish take a hint! Hibiki frowned, but then spotted a white box with an emblem looking like Prof. Gadd’s face and painted with a red tint. Not wasting a moment, the Okinawan Idol took Ami with her to inspect the box. “Hey, Hibiki-chan, what do you suppose is in this box?”
“Who knows, but only one way to find out!” Hibiki smiled as she busted the box open to reveal a nozzle of F.L.U.D.D. shaped like a rocket. Upon touching the nozzle, it became instantly equipped and ready to use. “Now, let’s see what this baby can do!” Holding the triggers, the tanned Idol and the twin anxiously waited for what would happen, but had no idea of the effect until the nozzles both blasted a powerful spray of water on the ground in the force of a rocket blasting off into space.
“WHOOOOOOAAAA!!!” Hibiki and Ami helplessly scream as they were launched into the air. Sadly parachutes did not come with the Rocket Nozzle. In midair, Hibiki looked at the Dimension Comet, and, desperate for help, extended her arm to the direction of the comet. Ami watched the Okinawan Idol, and, hoping for the best, extended her arm as well. Two beams of aquatic cerulean and brilliant yellow appear from the Comet and began to cloak the two idols in brilliant rays of light.
Groundside, Mario’s group, as well as Ai and Risuko were having a hard time trying to tire Gooper Blooper, with some effort though using the Squirt Nozzles to direct the bubble shots fired by Bobbery and Syrup, greatly sticking all but four tentacles. Deciding to finally to add even more pressure to the group, Gooper Blooper decided to lash out the tentacles to grab Mami and Takane.
“AAAHHH!!! LET GO OF ME!!” Mami yelped as the tentacles grabbed her waist and hair, which was starting to hurt a bit..
“Disgusting... let me go at once!!!” Takane gritted her teeth as the slimy tentacles grabbed her elegant being. But as Gooper Blooper began to delight in his prey, two lights shone brightly in the air, too bright for anyone to handle.
“TAKANE!!! “MAMI!!!” The two voices in the lights roared out as the two lights, identified as Hibiki and Ami with a strong fire in their eyes, dove like meteors in the sky onto Gooper Blooper.
*End Theme, Insert Theme:
Gooper Blooper gasped in panic, but before it can react, Hibiki fired a Piercing Shot from her powered-up F.L.U.D.D. copy shot through the arms holding Takane, snapping them in two. Quickly switching to the Turbo Nozzle, the Okinawan Idol sped towards the elegant Idol and catches her.
“My... nice catch, Hibiki! “ Takane smiled at the now powered up Idol, to which she responded with a shiny grin.
As for the powered up Ami, she delivered a harsh drop kick on Gooper Blooper’s head, making it dazed and somehow lose its grip on her twin sister.
“Oof... thanks Ami!!” Mami thanked her sister while trying to get the slime from the tentacles washed off.
Gooper Blooper was flinching in utter pain from Ami’s hard hitting attack, but as the squid was able to recover in time, Mario, noticing that Hibiki and Ami did the most damage, quickly turned to the two Idols. “Hibiki! Ami! Try-a using da powa ya two got from da Dimension Comet and end-a Goopa Bloopa once and for all!”
“Wait.. WHAT?!” Bowser jr., his Small Clown Mech damaged from the now minorly gooped yet seriously peeved Makoto, overheard the conversation. “The power from the Dimension Comet??”
“HEY!!! Don’t you turn your back on me!!” Makoto cried out as the boyishly handsome Idol readied a finishing blow.
“EEP!! I’ve got to get away!!” The Koopa Prince yelped, but before he could reach the controls, Luigi decided to ambush him. “Oh no you don’t! THUNDA!!” The green plumber conjured a small orb of blue electricity, the Thunderhand Hand Power he once used when he and Mario ended up in Oho Oasis, from his gloved palm and touched the mech, causing the circuits to short circuit, electrocuting the young Koopa. “YI-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I!!!!!!”
“YOW-OW-OW-OW-OW-OW-OW-OWWW!!!!!!!” Luigi unfortunately electrocuted himself on the connected attack as his skeleton flashed like it was shown on an x-ray. Within moments a small explosion from the electricity barbecued the unfortunate plumber, making him land on the ground wide-eyed but alright. “...*koff*... Dat hurt...”
“Luigi-san!!! You okay?!” Makoto picked up the cooked plumber. Fortunately for the two, Bowser Jr. was laying on the side unconscious with his right leg twitching upwards and his eyes in a spiral whirl from the electrocution of the Thunderhand to notice.
*End Theme, Insert Theme: “The Heroes of Hoenn” (Pokémon Anime)*
Back to the battle, Hibiki took Mario’s signal and utilized the power from the Dimension Comet to create a new unique nozzle to her F.L.U.D.D. unit, which looked much like the Turbo Nozzle but had a focusing lens to focus the shot “Ready, Ami? STREAM NOZZLE, FIRE!!!” Hibiki cried out she fired off a powerful stream of water. Ami dove in and became encased within the wave of water, riding towards a startled Gooper Blooper, who stood defenseless to the incoming blast.
“Here comes a big one!!!” Ami cried out as she extended a fist toward the overgrown squid. Within moments the water blast hit Gooper Blooper dead center, dropping Ami, and sending the overgrown squid to as far as Ricco Harbor!
*End Theme*
*Isle Delfino ~ Corona Mountain ~ Hot Springs Paradise Palace ~ Springs Pathway*
*Insert Theme: “Dawn ~ A New Morning” (Super Mario Galaxy)*
A couple of minutes have passed and the large maintenance crew has appeared to repair all the damage done to the women’s side of the bathhouse, while the customers themselves who fled were treated to a free sauna for the inconvenience. While the repairs were underway the members of Team Mario and the Idols, though Iori and Takane are a bit saddened of the damage caused to the place making them unable to enjoy a bath there at the moment, quietly took their leave from the place.
“Whew... dis-a time, things have-a been rough., but I’m-a glad we-a won. Whatta happened to Bowsa Junia anyway?” Mario, rubbing his forehead, asked his brother.
“Well, after Gooper Blooper got-a beaten, Bowser Jr. regained consciousness and flew off, saying he won’t forget this. He also was-a wondering how da Idols were able to channel the light from da Dimension Comet and he will get to the bottom of this.” Luigi shrugged.
“Well-a dat much is-a certain. Like-a father, like-a son. Also...” Mario agreed with Luigi and turned to Benjamin, who was showing a calm smile after a job well done. Soon the rest of the group looked at the Noki with thankful expressions on their faces.
Producer-san went first with his hand extended. “Thank you very much. I’m grateful you saved one of my precious idols from a terrible fate with the Koopa King.”
“You’re welcome!” Benjamin happily shook hands with Producer-san.
“You’re no civilian, that’s for sure!” Producer-san added, but then Bobbery, with a gruff expression on his face, and Syrup, with her arms on her hips sharing the same expression, showed up.
“And you’re certainly no Noki, too!” Bobbery huffed, with Syrup nodding quietly in agreement.
*End theme, Insert theme: “The Young Sorceress’ Foul Mood” (Tales of Vesperia)*
“HUUUUUH?!” came the response of everyone in the group, excluding Bobbery and Syrup. Wario and Waluigi were having problems trying to keep their jaws from constantly falling into the ground. Iori and Yoshi constantly pinched each other, hoping either one is dreaming of this completely bizarre occurrence!
“...So you’ve caught on.” Benjamin noticed his cover has been blown apart metaphorically by the wise sailor. “I’ve underestimated you, Admiral Bobbery. You deserve some credit. What gave it away?”
Bobbery closed his uncovered eye for a moment and detailed his calculated reason. “Well, I was feeling that something about you appearing over fifty feet in the sky next to Bowser Jr. and seeing that the recent crash has not put a crack in your shell plus your injuries aren't there on your body, tells me you couldn't have come from Noki Bay. My experience as a seafarer has really paid off.”
Benjamin smiled, knowing that the seafarer’s reasons of suspecting the stranger were precisely true, but then Makoto, a little peeved off from all that had happened, gets up close at the mysterious stranger and spoke, “Well, if you really aren't WHAT you are NOT, then WHO are you?”
Benjamin smiled, “That’s classified.”, enough to cause Makoto to facefault onto the ground. (Seriously, haven’t I heard that line from a certain time traveler in a certain anime before?)
Yukiho walked over to the stranger, crouched down and looked at him with a concerned gaze, “Uhm... Benjamin-san? I am very grateful that you saved me, but... can you PLEASE tell me who you really are?”
Benjamin frowned quietly, but then decided, “...Sorry TMI. But...since you asked politely, Yukiho.” And as a grin appeared on his face, “I guess I CAN tell you SOME things about ME...” In a small pillar of light, Benjamin’s exterior began to change completely from a Noki to... transforming into a very familiar face... Mario’s. Everyone gasped in complete surprise as a result.
*End Theme, Insert Theme: “Look-a-Like” (Sonic The Hedgehog OVA) (I know this is Mario, not Sonic, but this fits here right now..)*
“Mama mia, it’s-a me!!” Mario gasped at the now duplicate copy of the red plumber himself. The detail was flawless from his black moustache, details on the red hat and shirt, blue eye color... EVERY physical detail on Mario!
The perfectly made Mario copy smiled at the real Mario in the original’s tone o voice, “That's-a right! I can-a change not just-a into you...” and without hesitation altered its form again, this time changing into Bowser with a mighty roar and a small breath of flame into the air!
“GAAAAAHHH!!!” Ritsuko screamed before temporarily passing out on Producer-san’s arms.
“I can change into whatever and anyone I desire at will!” The now Bowser lookalike roared in his mighty voice before utilizing the unique transformation power again, this time changing into the likeness of Luigi, and continue using the green plumber’s speech pattern. “I transform with-a every detail included; measurements, colors, personalities, memories, abilities, feelings, thoughts, voices... all of it!” The Luigi copy smiled, which wooed the Idols, as well as making Waluigi a little peeved that such a power exists. Before anyone noticed the Luigi duplicate changed into a perfect elegant likeness of Peach. “So flying and teleportation aren’t my only abilities...” The Peach duplicate smiled in the original Peach’s manner of speech... before ANOTHER Peach appeared behind the first duplicate, drawing eyes from everyone in the group! “I am also capable of multiplying my body to a desired number.” Without hesitation the second Peach copy transformed to the perfect likeness of Daisy, much to the REAL Sarasa land princess’ shock.
“Wow, now I’M the one seeing double here!!” Daisy rubbed her eyes in utter disbelief, but before she could regain herself the Daisy copy exclaimed in the original’s cheerful voice, “Even my copies can do what I do!” Without warning, the Peach and Daisy copies transformed, this time changing into perfect replicas of BOTH the Futami twins, much to the real mischievous duo’s surprise! The Ami clone started things off, “Even if I have separated bodies at the same time...” while the Mami clone finished the next part in the same tone, “...My minds and hearts can work together simply as one!” As the real Ami and Mami watch with earnest in their eyes, the clone twins high-five together with a cheerful finish, “All is one and one is all!!” Afterwards the two clones magically merge back into one being, this time reverting back to the Noki the group knew from the moment they entered Isle Delfino.
*End Theme*
Returning to the Noki form he had at the beginning, Benjamin finally concludes his explanation. “That's as much as I can tell you.”, to which everone was oddly silent.
*Insert Sound Effect: Cricket Chirps*
After a few minutes of silence, Ritsuko, getting herself back together, commented with a sigh of disdain, “That doesn’t explain what you really are..”
*Insert Sound Effect: Spring (BOINNNG!!!)*
*Insert Theme: “Pennington’s Theme” (Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door)*
Producer-san, still wondering what Benjamin REALLY is, had only one clue as he scratched his head, “Well, he's a shape-shifter of some sorts...”
Luigi had one idea of what Benjamin might be and spoke out loud. “ Well, A Duplighost is as a good-a guess I can-a come-a up with...”, thinking of Doopliss back at Creepy Steeple.
“EHHHHHHRT! Nope!” Benjamin counted the guess as incorrect by imitating a buzzer, but then smiled. “But I can say what I am about to say may be half-true, but I'm actually...” the Noki adjusted his glasses and unveiled what he really is. “AN INTERDIMENSIONAL BEING!!”
...Of course, everyone just stared at the complete enigma that is Benjamin.
*Insert Theme: “Hurry! Hurry!” (Mario Party 4)*
Suddenly, Bobbery realized that the last turn has passed as the sun began to set; the time for the final announcements was to come! “Oh! Would ya landlubbers look at that! The battle ended on the last turn!”
“WHAT?! Mama mia, and we are-a not back at da Delfino Plaza for the announcements!” Mario realized as well, almost knocking his red hat off in the process!
“Then what are we doing still talking?! We all have to hurry back! Yumeko, Ayane, and Mona must be tired of waiting by now!!” Ritsuko agreed with the red plumber, and before long, everyone began a wild dash back to Delfino Plaza for the final announcements Haruka and Ai decide to save Bobbery the trouble back carrying him together, while Miki decided to just Benjamin out of necessity since he was light enough to carry. Sooner or later, the group made it back in time for the final announcements.
*End Theme*
Meanwhile, back at the crater in Corona Mountain...
*Isle Delfino ~ Corona Mountain ~ Crater*
*Insert Theme: “Corona Mountain” (Super Mario Sunshine)*
Bowser was deciding to end his run at Isle Delfino by having his minions carry large amounts of supplies back to his castle. “Troops, make sure to be careful with the supplies! I might need them in the future!”
“Yes, Your Maliciousness!” The troops respond. After wards Bowser began to wonder what had happened to his son. ‘Geez, I wonder what’s taking Junior so long? He should have gotten one of the Idols by now...” As if speaking of the devil Bowser Jr. arrived... in now beat up remnants of the Small Klown Kar and still bearing a black eye!
“Junior, what happened to you?! Did Mario clobber you like that?!” The Koopa King flipped seeing the injuries on his own son.
*End Theme, Insert theme: “New Enemy ~ Oppekepe no Pe” (Puzzle Bobble 2)*
“Papa... remove Makoto’s name form the list! If I had known she would punch me in the eye for taking Yukiho, I would have thought twice about these plans!!” The Koopa Prince gritted his teeth now wanting revenge on the Idol who knocked him into next week!
Bowser was speechless at what he heard that Makoto, not Mario defeated his son thoroughly without any sense of holding back. “Wow... did I actually miss something?”
The banged up koopa Prince, remembering the lights that engulfed Hibiki and Ami, regained his composure by dusting himself off and gave a suggestion. “Oh, and while we’re at it... can you have Kamek dig up more research on the Dimension Comet? I’m wanting to know how those girls got powered up like that! First Glamour Street, now here?? I need to know how this energy can be harnessed!”
Bowser, realizing what his son was getting at, nodded in approval, “if it’ll make the Grand Doomship even more powerful than it already is, then I’m all claws here!” Both father and son nod and smirked two most menacing grins, now knowing that they must now even the odds by finding out how to harness the Dimension Comet’s light force.. before Mario and the Idols get the upper hand!
*End Theme*
Well, that’s it for this chapter! Again, got some help from HairyBlob2 from DeviantArt for the chapter. Benjamin’s identity is pretty much going to stay an enigma, but fortunately Yukiho is saved and Bowser Jr. is sent packing again! But unknown to the heroes, Bowser Jr. is now fully aware of the light from the Dimension Comet! Will this spell trouble for Mario in the long run?
...Also, Luigi’s Thunderhand ability is from “Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga” I’ve yet to include Mario’s Firebrand Hand Power, but we’ll see what happens..