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CrystalPhoenixBlader here, bringing in another chapter to the fanfic! The Isle Delfino Arc has went along really well, but sadly, like all good things this arc will reach its end to pave way for the next arc, which is decided to be the Space Observatory Arc!! So apparently, 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 see the conclusion to the arc... and possibly head into space!

**Mario & iDOLMASTER Party**
Chapter 29
Delfino Finale! Day Off in Paradise!

*Isle Delfino ~ Delfino Plaza*
*Insert Theme: “Outcome of Adventure” (Mario Party)*
After everything that had happened on the last moments of the party... the tough battle with Bowser Jr. and Gooper Blooper, Yukiho’s rescue, and the mystery behind Benjamin that ended up remaining a mystery, the entire group managed to make it back to the central plaza safely... right before Yumeko ranted about ALL of them being late, enough to make Ayane and Mona shrug, knowing that out of all five hosts for the event, she was the only one completely clueless as to what happened, since she somehow got herself distracted by the smoke bomb the miscreant Koopa threw back at Hotel Delfino and getting left behind in the smoke, of all things..
“..Well, what’s done is done, et wot. Anyways, the fun has been most exhilarating, especially to this ol’ Bob-omb’s fuse, but sadly now, it has come to an end. So now, let’s see how much Shine Sprites our brave little excursionists have procured!” Bobbery announced as the small living essences of the sun fly out of the contestants’ hands. Peach and Mario somehow led the pack with 7 Shine Sprites followed by Daisy, Hibiki, and Ritsuko, tying with 6 Shine Sprites. As for Ami, Ai, and Blooper, they didn’t fall behind much, having just 4 Shine Sprites.
Ayane then stepped onto the podium after Bobbery hopped of and walked to the side. She picked up the microphone and continued the announcement with her cheerful zeal. “Also, if the contest cannot be decided by Shine Sprites, then we’ll just go with counting the Coins! Everyone’s Coins look like this...”
To a startling extent, Hibiki had the most Coins, having 105 of them to be exact, with Blooper inching pretty close with 104. (Of course since the beach is like the home turf for BOTH the Okinawan Idol and the squid, it was to be expected.) Ritsuko carried 85 Coins in the end, followed by Peach and Daisy, who shared an even total of 75 Coins, Mario, who held 70 Coins, and both Ami and Ai, who both held 66.
Benjamin returned back, holding three packages. Of course, most everyone, with the obvious exception of Yumeko, still eyed the Noki with perplexed expressions. “Oh, here’s the three awards!” Benjamin called out as he handed the awards to Mona. Spinning the microphone a bit on her hand the cheerful Wario Ware Inc. worker began, “We will now announce the winners of the amazing awards, and the winner of each award will receive one free Shine Sprite! The first award, of course is the Game Star, which goes to the player who won the most mini games! This award... goes to Ritsuko Akizuki!”
The Shine Sprite in mention flew out of Mona’s hand and into the palms of the intelligent Idol. “Thank you.” Ritsuko kindly thanks Mona.
“You’re welcome!” Mona happily smiled then quickly returned her attention to her list, “The next award is the Coin Star, which goes to the player who nabbed the most Coins overall! This award... goes to Hibiki Ganaha!”
“Thanks!” Hibiki smiled as she accepted the Shine Sprite, only to accidently fumble with it and have it land on her ponytail! “Aw geez, haven’t I been messed with enough for one day??”
Syrup and Wario quietly stare at the ponytailed Idol struggle to get her award of her hair. “My, these girls are quite the colorful bunch, aren’t they?” The pirate captin sarcastically remarked, to which her chubby rival huffed.
“Bah, you don’t know the half of it! In the past rounds, those silly twins made complete fools out of me and Waluigi! I already feel like yacking just thinking about it!” Wario frowned, not wanting to recall Ami and Mami’s mischief.
“Hmmhmm.. sucks to be you right now!” Syrup smirked, to which Wario angrily just turned away.
Mona adjusted her favorite helmet to fit on her red hair better and continued with the announcement. “Last is the Happening Star which is the award going to the player who had the craziest amount of good and bad luck with the ‘? Spaces’. Oh, and that includes the Red ones too! And this award... goes to Hibiki Ganaha!”
Remembering the goopy incident on the first turn, Hibiki sighed in relif that the mess that nearly had a chance to ruin more than just her hair led to good results... if only the second Shine Sprite didn’t latch onto her hair as much as the first one did!!
*End Theme*
As in the past events, from out of the blinding sunlight from the sunset, the Dimension Star flew in and once again spiraled all around the contestants, enough for that dizzying factor to come in again.
*Insert Sound Effect: “Drumroll”*
“Whoa my gosh... is this what this Dimension Star Ryou told me about looks like?? It’s... beautiful!” Yumeko gasped as her eyes were fixated on the large rainbow colored star.
“That’s exactly what Eri told me as well!” Ayane agreed as she too was mesmerized by the Dimension Star’s otherworldly beauty.
“Very well, et wot, the time has finally come! Our final announcement! Our winner, or Super Star of Isle Delfino is...” Bobbery, unfazed by the Dimesnion’s Star’s beauty, announced as the celestial being continuously spun around the group until it stopped and levitated over the head of one particular person...
“Hibiki Ganaha!!”
*Insert Theme:
“Wait, wait.... I WON??” Hibiki stood puzzled and pointed to herself in confusion. Before she could say another word, Miki and Yayoi hug her happily. “H..Hey, easy you two!” Takane walked over to her friend and smiled. “You did good, Hibiki.”
“Thank you, Takane!” Hibiki grinned to her silver haired friend. Bobbery and Mona walked over to the victor. “Now, if you will, shall we go to Gelato Coast, where the treasure sleeps?” Bobbery asked in a stoic tone.
“Sure thing!!” Hibiki smiled and soon, the group headed off to the further shores of Gealto Beach.
*End Theme*
*Isle Delfino ~ Gelato Beach ~ Sunset Shores*
*Insert Theme: “Sky and Sea” (Super Mario Sunshine)*
The group headed to the hidden shores, not even visited by Mario himself to a well hidden cove made even mode hidden by the palm trees that hid, by way of a hidden tunnel. The view of the sea and the Delfino Plaza quickly tried to rival the view at Sirena Beach, only the problem is that not many people know of its location, or even its existence.
Bobbery personally led Hibiki to the shores, knowing full well that Captain Syrup will attempt to yank the treasure from right under everyone’s nose. Upon arrival the waters began to part ways to reveal a large creaky wooden treasure chest with a yellow star indentation covered in seaweed and rust, considering how long it all stayed underwater.
Ol’ Bobbery walked toward the side of the chest along with Mona, and turned to Hibiki in a gruff tone. “When you’re ready, Hibiki..”
The Idol from Okinawa nodded and began to focus and orb of a vivid cerulean color onto the chest. Soon enough the chest is enveloped in a bright rainbow light and the wear and tear on the chest just magically seemed to disappear. Peach, Mario, and Ritsuko decide to lend a hand to opening the first lock through waves of royal pink, flame red, and forest green. The plethora of colors emanated on the chest, leaving a more exquisite look on the chest.
“Now, about the second lock...” Bobbery turned to the second lock that now appeared.
“Leave this one to Yukiho and me!” Makoto smiled as she and the timid Idol, already holding the Diamond Shovel in her hands, readied themselves, somehow to Syrup’s pleasure. “Mario-san already told us that this shovel’s the second key. Kind of wondering how we never figured that out back at the ruins...” The handsome tomboyish Idol shrugged as she and Yukiho placed the tip of the Diamond Shovel on the indentation and began to heave the lid open. Through the magical power somehow hidden within the shovel, the lid was flung open and the two Idols peeked inside. “This is the treasure?” Makoto started, but... Dangerous Duck appeared and used his spear to fling Makoto upside down till her head was buried in the sand! “Oof.. hey!! What are you..?! Makoto struggled to speak.
*End Theme, Insert Theme: “Pirate’s Fortress” (The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask)*
“Ma..Makoto-chan!!” Yukiho rushed to pull her friend out, putting her shovel away.
“Finally, I have this treasure!” Syrup gleefully announced, seeing that now the now magicless Diamond Shovel was now nothing but trash, but Wario, who pulled a Bull Pot out of his pocket and threw it on his hat to change it into a helmet with bull horns, rushed angrily towards his rival. “Oh no you don’t, you wench!!” But too late... Syrup already reached for the treasure...
“IT’S ALL... mine??” Syrup exclaimed, but then her face changed to one of complete dumbfoundment over what she was holding... old fashioned dresses of a very old outdated vintage design!
*End Theme with Record Scratch Sound, Insert Jingle: “Get a Rupoor...” (The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass)* (Hahaha... I trolled the pirate...)
“WHAT IN JOLLY ROGER’S NAME IS ALL THIS?!” Syrup yelled out total frustration. Wario took a peek and was just as much in shock as his greedy rival as his jaw seemed to be on broken hinges..
*Insert Theme:
Makoto was freed out of the sand thanks to Yukiho. “Thanks, Yukiho! Okay, Ms. Pirate, what’s your...huh?” The boyishly handsome Idol angrily turned to Syrup and, in an instant her face turned to confusion as she saw the pirate captain frantically rummage through the chest, only to find that all that was in the chest were clothes... no Coins, jewels, or any beautiful shiny artifacts inside AT ALL!
“This can’t be... but I thought...” Syrup lost all color, but then the Idols took a peek at the dresses in the chest and began to wonder if these old rustic dresses were part of the fashion sense of those who had rode the Mushroom Majesty. Bobbery walked to the group holding a history book.
“Aye, if I can make things clear, the crew of the Mushroom Majesty had a high attachment to the clothes you all are holding right now, more than even Coins or jewels. Perhaps when the pirates attacked back then, they thought it best to have the light of the Dimension Comet seal up the chest in the hopes that the clothes sewn by the best clothing makers of that time would be shared in the time they were unsealed. So in short... any Coins and more valuable belongings probably went down with the ship, hawhawhaw!!” Bobbery explained, which put the final nail to the coffin containing what hopes Syrup had for the treasure.
“Aww, all this work for nothing?! Guess it’s back to trying to get back all the treasure at Wario’s castle again for me...” Syrup sighed, but Wario just happened to overhear her comment and ran after her, “HEY!!! Don’t think you’re going after MY treasure again!!”
“Wait... Wario has a castle of his own??” Producer-san asked in confusion.
“Ehh... I think you’d be better asking Wario himself how he got his castle... though these days he’s lived in the big city, being the head of Wario Ware and all...” Waluigi shrugged and decided to excuse himself from the cat-and-mouse tomfoolery Wario and Syrup were causing, much to the Idols’ laughter.
*End Theme, Insert theme: “Contemplation” (Mario Party DS)*
“Oh... I just got a call from Toadsworth, Mario..” Peach decided to change the subject and turned to the red plumber.
“What is-a it, Peachy?” Mario asked in wonder.
“There seems to be a problem with the Gadd’s teleporter system somehow. For some reason, he and Prof. Gadd ended up at Kitchen island instead of Isle Delfino. It took a while before they got back to the castle, so he decided to help fix the pipe altogether. So, in short, we won’t be teleported back to the castle tonight...” The Mushroom Kingdom princess frowned while crossing her arms in disdain, to which her best friend also frowned.
“Geez, that’s a real bummer... wonder how we’re gonna bring the news to Producer-san and Ritsuko..” Daisy pondered. Fortunately the owner of Hotel Delfino walked to the group with a smile on his face.
“Not to worry, Mario! I’ll be more than happy to cover the day’s rent for all of the Idols as well as you folks, since you all helped rake in the dough for the Dance Event earlier! It’s the least I can do!” The owner of Hotel Delfino smiled.
“Hoho, thanks-a you so-a much!!” Mario happily smiled and accepted the offer.
“Oh, Mario, just so you know, we’ll need to find out where the next part of the event is to take place, so it seems we’ll have a day off to spewnd here in Isle Delfino!” Peach added, making the heroic plumber delighted. Without a moment’s notice, Mario explained that the Gadd’s Multi Destination Pipe is under need of repairs at the moment and they will stay at Isle Delfino for a day to plan where to head to next. To the surprise of the blond princess, the Idols took the news pretty well as they quickly became excited, except for Chihaya, who did not seem to be looking forward to this.
*End theme*
*THE NEXT DAY...*
*Isle Delfino ~ Hotel Delfino ~ Room 04*
*Insert Theme: “Hotel Delfino” (Super Mario Sunshine)*
The alarm clock blared in the quiet little hotel room lent to Haruka and Chihaya. The rooms were recently rebuilt and redecorated so they altogether did not look like a maze to the customers’ inconvenience. The cheerful Idol was the first to open her eyes as she looked at the sleeping Chihaya, who too was beginning to wake up.
“Pleasant morning, huh Chihaya?” Haruka smiled at her friend, to which she nodded, looking as she a pleasant snooze.
“Mario-san said he, Luigi-san, Peach-hime, and Daisy-hime are gonna spend the day figuring out where the next location of the comet is going, so we all got a day to ourselves!” Haruka quickly added, which quickly got the songstress’ attention. “Really? So, what do you have on your mind?”
“Some time out in Delfino Plaza might help us get our mind off things. Chances are the others would like to check out the other places in Isle Delfino.” Haruka got up and readied herself in a summer shirt. “So, shall we go?” Chihaya smiled as the Idol walked out the door.
*End Theme*
*Isle Delfino ~ Pinna Park ~ Amusement Park*
*Insert Theme: “Pinna Park” (Super Mario Sunshine)*
Iori, Yoshi, the Futami twins, and Yayoi decide to visit the amusement park. Along the way our little bipedal dinosaur learned of how his kind adapted in this island and explained the results to iori. “But I really don’t is how they can’t even swim. They live on an island, for Pete’s sake!!” Iori grumbled how the Yoshis at Isle Delfino tend to avoid the water like the plague.
“I know.. that just flat out embarrasses me!!” Yoshi sighed, placing his palm on his face, but soon enough, the topic was changed when Ami and Mami, excited as ever, decide to check the roller coaster. “Hey Mami, what do you say we try the roller coaster?” Ami turned to her twin sister, to which she smirked. “Yeah! Though to make it fun, why not we let Iorin and Yoshi-chan have a shot too!”
“Mmm-mm-mm!” Iori and Yoshi freeze and look at each other but before either of the two could get a chance to flee, the twins ran toward the tsundere and the dino and pushed them forward. “He..HEY!! WHAT ARE YOU TWO DOING?! I DON’T WANT TO RIDE THAT!!” The poor rich girl cried out, sadly it didn’t pan out as the two duos boarded the seats.
*End Theme, Insert Theme: “Pinna Park Rollercoaster” (Super Mario Sunshine)*
“EEEEYYYAAAHHHH!!!!” Iori screamed with tears flying out of her eyes as the ride sped through its first loop-de-loop, with the twins happily scream and waving their arms, actually enjoying the ride to its fullest!
“WAHHH.. SOMEBODY STOP THIS CRAZY THING!!!!” Yoshi didn’t fare better as he was getting dizzy from the sharp turns and loops the ride had in store. “Oh man, this is hard to believe Mario once rode this thing... and even when he first met Bowser Jr. no less!” The dino added to his comment, to which Mami couldn’t help but hear.
“What was that you said, Yoshi-chan? You said Mari-chan rode this before?? This must’ve exhilarated him to him as much as we are right now!!!” Mami cried out cheerfully, her side ponytail flying wildly in the velocity.
“Ha..hard to say... WHOOOAAAA!!!” The dino tried to finish the sentence, but couldn’t get the chance the ride quickly went into its second run. Thankfully, Yayoi watched the zaniness groundside holding the souvenirs the twins could nab with the Coins earned in the parties. “Mm... I wish I was tall enough to ride that...” The puffy-tailed Idol sighed in wonder as she drank a nice smoothie and watched.
*End Theme*
Elsewhere...
*Isle Delfino ~ Noki Bay ~ Underseas Noki Village*
*Insert Theme: “Deep Sea of Mare” (Super Mario Sunshine)* (Such a beautiful tune...)
The Project Fairy Trio (Takane, Hibiki and Miki, of course) took a different approach as they swam underwater using scuba gear rented from the shop that rented out mudboats. Of course, the set recently acquired by the owner included oxygen tanks and speaking apparatuses that allowed users to breathe and speak underwater. As they dove deeper, a deep undersea temple became visible, illuminated by bright lights that the resident Nokis sit on. Overall, a really beautiful sight that even the usually unmotivated Miki can’t ignore.
“Oh wow.... I never knew there were things THIS beautiful underwater!” Miki exclaimed as she drew closer to one of the illuminated lights.
“Yes... the sea too has wonderful secrets the naked eye alone cannot fathom..” Takane agreed as she approached one of the female Nokis, which quickly withdrew into her shell.
“Yeah... Mario-san said that he explored this place twice. The first time, the place was so polluted and all the gunk was coming out of a very large eel’s dirty teeth!!” Hibiki explained as she looked deeper at the sights.
“That must’ve been a chore to do... how big was the eel anyway??” Miki turned to Hibiki in bewilderment.
“I couldn’t believe it myself... it was gargantuan! And what’s more unbelievable.. is that all Mario had was his F.L.U.D.D. set in Hover Nozzle Mode and a fish bowl to cover his head!!” Hibiki added, which drew stares for the rest of the group.
“Quite puzzling.... how DID Mario-san get through all of this with just a fish bowl and not drown?” Takane wondered quietly, but Miki grabbed her hand with a smile on her face. “Who knows, but right now let’s just enjoy this! I’ll sleep really well if I put all of these sights in mind!”
Seeing no other time to think of the particular subject, Takane calmly decided. “Yes... let’s do that..”
*End Theme*
*Isle Delfino ~ Giant Tree ~ Pianta Village*
*Insert Theme: “Pianta Village Band” (Super Mario Sunshine)*
Yukiho, Makoto, Ryou, and Yumeko decide to spend their time at the ancestral home of the Piantas. As if the moment couldn’t get any better for some fresh air, the village’s Fluff Festival was in full swing. Sights of dandelion spores fill the blown by the gentle breeze of the mountain air. The timid Idol marveled at the sight. “Wow... this is amazing!!”
“Yeah.. so many of them... you don’t see something like this in the city, that’s for sure!!” Makoto agreed, her mind truly calmed down considering her anger with Bowser Jr.
“So.. why are we here again?” Yumeko asked, her role as host over, but was dragged along against her will.
“I remember Yukiho hearing from a few female Piantas shortly after the event of this festival. She then asked if she can visit and they paid her no mind.” Ryou answered. “So we decided to bring Azusa and you as well, since you two had nothing to do.”
“Speaking of Azusa, where IS she?” Makoto scratched her head.. before all four members of the group realized they lost track of her again!!
*Insert Sound Effect: Spring (BOINNG!!)*
*End theme*
*Isle Delfino ~ Ricco Harbor ~ Seafood Market*
*Insert Theme: “Ricco Harbor” (Super Mario Sunshine)*
“Ara... I got myself lost again...”
Azusa, by some sick chance, was indeed lost within the hustle and bustle of the residential fish market where the best seafood in the island can be bought. By chance, Ai, Eri, and Ayane found her.
“Again?? Seriously, Azusa you easily get yourself lost!” Ai shrugged.
“Gomenesai... I was with heading for the Pianta Village, but I must have made a wrong turn...” Azusa smiled.
“Well, it’s a good thing you’re safe! Eri told me of what happened at this Creepy Steeple event. Who’d have thought that Bowser guy would be such a creep!” Ayane commented, but unknown to the group, the sneaky Waluigi waited in underhanded preparation.
“Hehehe... wait till those four see what I have in store for them!” The puple rival snickered, not before the chubby figure of Wario appeared holding some cooked tuna in his hand.
“So, what are ya up to?” The yellow clad rival of Mario asked as he nibbled on his tuna which he added some garlic to.
“Shhh.. not so lod!! Anyway, shouldn’t you have that pretty pirate lady to worry about?” Waluigi snapped with an unimpressed tone.
“Bah, Syrup left last night, wanting to figure out where the Coins of the Mushroom Majesty disappeared to. After all that had happened, I just really don’t care. Anyways, what are you up to?” Wario shrugged then asked his thin cohort.
“I’ve got a nice little Bowser costume to scare these little 876 Pro kids with!” Waluigi snickered, to which Wario frowned.
“Yeah... good luck with that... odds are one of the Idols will kick you.” The rival of Mario sighed and turned away. Without a moment’s notice Waluigi, in his Bowser costume, leapt in front of the group. “RAWWWWRR!!!!”
“YEEEK!! BOWSER!! HEE-YAAA!!” Ai yelped before lunging a straight kick into Waluigi’s stomach.
*POW!*
“AAAAAAHHHH!!!” Waluigi cried out as his costume flew off and he fell into the water with a splash.
“Whaa.. Waluigi?!?!” Ai stood bewildered at who she kicked. Wario on the other hand..
“Yep... I called that.” The pudgy rival sighed as he began to chew his cooked tuna and walk away.
“Ptoo..ptoo... I HATE THIS!!” Waluigi popped out of the water with a fish he spitted out of his mouth.
*Insert Jingle: “Too Bad!” (Super Mario Sunshine)*
*End Theme*
*Isle Delfino ~ Delfino Plaza ~ Police Station*
*Insert Theme:
Mario, Producer-san, Ritsuko,and Peach begin to contemplate on where the next event is to be held. After receiving such an earful from Bobbery fro accusing the plumber without enough evidence to prove things, the Warden sent a few of his men to check up on rumors of the next Dimension Comet event, to which they received squat.
“Hmmm... so-a far we are-a getting nothing on da next event.. Peachy, you had-a any luck?” Mario asked the princess.
“Sadly, no. Luigi and Daisy didn’t fare too well either.” Peach frowned. Soon after Haruka and Chihaya appear. “Hey! How are things?”
“A little quiet. Producer-san, Mario-san, peach-hime, and I were trying to gather details on where the next event is to be held, but so, we keep hitting dead ends! By the way, have either of you two heard anything?” Ritsuko commented, then asked the duo, to which they tilt their heads.
“That’s a shame. I wonder if we’re doing the search wrong?” Producer-san scratched his head.
“Probably because the next part isn’t confined to just this planet!” A familiar voice echoed in the lobby. The entire group turned o see Benjamin appear through the front door, with a smile on his face.
“Not of this planet?? What do you even mean?? Ritsuko asked in confusion.
“This time, it’s not my say on where it’s held. Only the one I call the Cyan Rose of the Cosmos will have the say from her observatory!” Benjamin corrected the group, which led Mario to thinking.
“Obsevatory... now where have-a I... OH!” Mario recollected his thoughts until the glimpse of a woman wearing a bright long periwinkle dress which somehow bares her shoulders in a familiar observatory came to mind.
*End Theme*
“IT CAN’T-A BE!! ROSALINA?!” Mario stood shocked realizing who is to host the next event.
“Ding, ding, ding! You got it right Mario! Lady Rosalina said she is to host the next part of the event!” Benjamin smiled with delight.
*Insert Theme: “Rosalina” (Super Mario Galaxy 2)* (A remix of “Comet Observatory 3” (Super Mario Galaxy))
“Mario... who is this Rosalina?” RItsuko turned confused and perplexed as she looked at the red plumber.
“ I guess-a we have-a some explaining to do..” Mario sighed as he began to explain of the overseer of the Comet Observatory. As of this moment, Rosalina began to make plans to have Team Mario and the Idols brought over to her sanctuary.
*End Theme*
Meanwhile, at Bowser’s Castle..
*Bowser’s Castle ~ Medical Ward*
*Insert Theme: “Bowser’s Theme” (Mario & Luigi: Dream Team)*
Bowser Jr. was personally patching up his son’s wounds, considering how much he was creamed. To top it all off, it wasn’t Mario this time, which made the Koopa King pretty concerned.
“Geez, to believe Junior was hurt THIS much, but not by that pesky plumber... I may need to call Kamaek to ask about the Idols themselves..” Bowser spoke out loud as he applied the rubbing alcohol to the koopa Prince’s bruise, which was enough to make him yelp and have a collision course with the roof. “Hey! Take it easy, Junior!”
“Aghh... that crazed Idol... I will not sit for this... ow..” The injured Koopa wanted his revenge but pretty much can’t in his state.
Somehow, as if by some unknown force, Kamek arrived in the medical ward. “Your Highness!”
Bowser stood surprised that Kamek arrived at the exact moment he needed him. “Ahhh, Kamek! You just arrived right when I was about to call your name.”
“You were? I..I mean, I am?” The Magikoopa stuttered for a moment, but when he saw the hurt Bowser Jr. did his conical hat fly upward. “GYAHH! And what happened to you, my prince?!”
Bowser Jr., rubbing his blackened eye, responded, “The Black Idol, Makoto, got mad at me for kidnapping the White Idol, Yukiho...” then began to shed a tear, “And she beat me without rest! WAHHH!!”
“’Makoto,’ huh?” Kamek stopped to pull out the poster the Koopa Prince procured back at the start and took a look. “It wouldn’t happen to be this one here? Um, ‘Makoto Kikuchi’?”
“Yeah, that’s the one.” Bowser Jr. smiled, then placed his finger on Yukiho’s face. “ And that’s Yukiho here.”
Bowser then began to state his opinion, “Junior suggests I take this ‘Makoto’ off the list. If Junior had trouble with her, my grunts won't be able to keep her captive so easily.”
Kamek crossed his arms quietly, “I understand, Your Decisiveness. But if I were to advise this...” The Koopa King and his son stare with concerned gazes to the now serious advisor.
“After those twin idols defiled your handsome kingly face and now this one assaults the prince, letting go of them may be okay... but what about THIS... would they still be a nuisance if left alone? It might also throw a wrench into your plans...”
The dreaded Koopa King grew quiet in thought, with Bowser Jr. wondering what is in his mighty father’s mind. As if a light bulb appeared on his head, Bowser gave out a suggestion, “I need to think on that for a while. But listen up, you broom-flying ninny, have your Magikoopas dig deeper in the research of the Dimension Comet for more information...” then, with a devilish evil smile on his face, Bowser gave his idea of why the research is needed, “I like to see how I can use its power for my Grand Doomship..”
Kamek gasped with delight of his king’s sudden genius reaction, “You mean you wish to harness the comet's energy for the Grand Doomship?! Amazing idea, Your Witfulness! I should have thought of that before! Very well, I shall comply to your request! Oh, before I forget, there's a reason I came to you...”
Feeling a little interrupted Bowser responded, “What is it?”
Kamek answered, “It's Mother, Sire. We are relying on mine and her fortune telling skills to predict where the party is going to take place next. And she bade me tell you and the Prince that she has details to where it is next and shall explain to you both in private about this...”
Feeling that the news is ahead of schedule, Bowser calmly answered, “Okay... Let her know I'll be there with Junior in five minutes after I'm done.” Kamek smiled and left the room to inform her mother. Treating the last of his son’s injuries, Bowser smiled, “It's about time he and the old hag started doing fortune telling to help out in this plot. I wonder what Kammy has to say...” and without a second thought, Bowser carried his son on his shoulder and headed to Kammy’s chamber.
*End Theme*
*Bowser’s Castle ~ Kammy Koopa’s Chamber*
*Insert Theme: “Kammy Koopa” (Paper Mario)*
Bowser marched inside the room of the Magikoopa matriarch, ready for his meeting with her. “Kammy! We're here, you wrinkled crone.”
Kammy Koopa didn’t expect her liege to be a few minutes early and was greatly startled. “Oh! Your Mightiness! Sire!!” Trying to catch her heart before it would fly out of her chest, Kammy calmed down, “You have come at last. This is not for the ears of the grunts... Shall I shoo them away?”
Bowser waved his hand, “No need to, Kammy..” He then turned to his Koopatrols without hesitation. “Guards, leave us!” The Koopatrols bow down and exit the room without question. Bowser was then free to turn his business with the Magikoopa leader,”Kamek told me you and him are fortune telling to know the location of where the party will take place and you have some details on where the upcoming location will be?”
“Correct, my King. Space.” Kammy calmly answered, to which both the father and son responded in unison, “Space?”
“Yes, Space. You know, where the stars, planets, asteroid..” Kammy started, but..
“I KNOW WHAT SPACE IS, KAMMY! BUT WHERE IN SPACE?!” Bowser quickly snarled angrily, trying to restrain himself from torching the hapless Magikoopa by holding back his Fire Breath. Anger issues, much?
“I.I.I.I WAS ABOUT TO, YOUR HOTNESS! THERE IS SOME SORT OF STATION INHABITED BY LITTLE STARS AND A GUARDIAN THAT TRAVELS AMONG IT GALAXY TO GALAXY, SIRE!” Kammy flailed arms in complete panic. Fortunately Bowser calmed down, as his Fire Breath is quickly extinguished before it was let loos, causing Kamek to sigh a breath of relief. “I have an accurately clear image of this station... Observe, Sire.” Her crystal ball was connected to a LCD screen on the wall, showing a familiar space station with a Beacon acting as a power source hovering over the planet and empowered by the Dimension Comet.
“That's where the party is taking place? Looks familliar...” Bowser scratched his chin in thought. Fortunately for the Koopa King, his own son recognized the place point-blank. “Papa, that looks like...” He whispered the rest of his sentence to his father’s ear. “Remember?”
*End Theme, Insert theme: “Bowser Jr.’s Airship Armada” (Super Mario Galaxy)*
Bowser, remembering what the location is smiled. “OOOOOHH! Yeah! Well, they won't be expecting me there again. And I'll have another opportunity to try again while the plumb scum and his brother party with the idols.” The Koopa King then turned to the old crone “Kammy, thank you for informing on this. Tell Iggy and Lemmy to meet me at the throne in thirty minutes tops! Prepare an Airship Armada to take to the skies and make a jump for hyperspace to there first!”
“As you wish, Your Evilness!” Kammy bowed before materializing her broom and flying out the door.
Bowser Jr. looked at his father in confusion, “What will Iggy and Lemmy do, Papa? Are they gonna' help me? And how?”
Bowser smiled as he walked toward the window, “They will, son. I’ve got to try this one thing that took plenty of creativity to with.” After that, Bowser laughed eerily as the stars became visible in the sky..
*End Theme*
Whew.... longest chapter yet as of now... so many words! Anyways, I had a great amount of help from HairyBlob2 for the Bowser portion of the story. Anyways, this chapter concludes the Isle Delfino Arc and paves way for the Space Observatory Arc! What did the mysterious Rosalina plan for the Idols as well as Team Mario? And will Bowser and Bowser Jr. have their way in the stars? Stay tuned as the interstellar portion of the party begins next chapter!!
By the way, I remembered some tasks from Super Mario Sunshine that were referenced in this chapter. Oh... and Syrup left for places unknown, so she’ll be absent in the next arc. But this may not be the last the Idols will hear of the pirate captain of the Black Sugar Pirates!
Also, I was planning to jump ahead to Yoshi’s Island, but by request, I decided to withhold...for now.

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CrystalPhoenixBlader here, bringing in another chapter to the fanfic! The Isle Delfino Arc has went along really well, but sadly, like all good things this arc will reach its end to pave way for the next arc, which is decided to be the Space Observatory Arc!! So apparently, 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 see the conclusion to the arc... and possibly head into space!

**Mario & iDOLMASTER Party**
Chapter 29
Delfino Finale! Day Off in Paradise!

*Isle Delfino ~ Delfino Plaza*
*Insert Theme: “Outcome of Adventure” (Mario Party)*
After everything that had happened on the last moments of the party... the tough battle with Bowser Jr. and Gooper Blooper, Yukiho’s rescue, and the mystery behind Benjamin that ended up remaining a mystery, the entire group managed to make it back to the central plaza safely... right before Yumeko ranted about ALL of them being late, enough to make Ayane and Mona shrug, knowing that out of all five hosts for the event, she was the only one completely clueless as to what happened, since she somehow got herself distracted by the smoke bomb the miscreant Koopa threw back at Hotel Delfino and getting left behind in the smoke, of all things..
“..Well, what’s done is done, et wot. Anyways, the fun has been most exhilarating, especially to this ol’ Bob-omb’s fuse, but sadly now, it has come to an end. So now, let’s see how much Shine Sprites our brave little excursionists have procured!” Bobbery announced as the small living essences of the sun fly out of the contestants’ hands. Peach and Mario somehow led the pack with 7 Shine Sprites followed by Daisy, Hibiki, and Ritsuko, tying with 6 Shine Sprites. As for Ami, Ai, and Blooper, they didn’t fall behind much, having just 4 Shine Sprites.
Ayane then stepped onto the podium after Bobbery hopped of and walked to the side. She picked up the microphone and continued the announcement with her cheerful zeal. “Also, if the contest cannot be decided by Shine Sprites, then we’ll just go with counting the Coins! Everyone’s Coins look like this...”
To a startling extent, Hibiki had the most Coins, having 105 of them to be exact, with Blooper inching pretty close with 104. (Of course since the beach is like the home turf for BOTH the Okinawan Idol and the squid, it was to be expected.) Ritsuko carried 85 Coins in the end, followed by Peach and Daisy, who shared an even total of 75 Coins, Mario, who held 70 Coins, and both Ami and Ai, who both held 66.
Benjamin returned back, holding three packages. Of course, most everyone, with the obvious exception of Yumeko, still eyed the Noki with perplexed expressions. “Oh, here’s the three awards!” Benjamin called out as he handed the awards to Mona. Spinning the microphone a bit on her hand the cheerful Wario Ware Inc. worker began, “We will now announce the winners of the amazing awards, and the winner of each award will receive one free Shine Sprite! The first award, of course is the Game Star, which goes to the player who won the most mini games! This award... goes to Ritsuko Akizuki!”
The Shine Sprite in mention flew out of Mona’s hand and into the palms of the intelligent Idol. “Thank you.” Ritsuko kindly thanks Mona.
“You’re welcome!” Mona happily smiled then quickly returned her attention to her list, “The next award is the Coin Star, which goes to the player who nabbed the most Coins overall! This award... goes to Hibiki Ganaha!”
“Thanks!” Hibiki smiled as she accepted the Shine Sprite, only to accidently fumble with it and have it land on her ponytail! “Aw geez, haven’t I been messed with enough for one day??”
Syrup and Wario quietly stare at the ponytailed Idol struggle to get her award of her hair. “My, these girls are quite the colorful bunch, aren’t they?” The pirate captin sarcastically remarked, to which her chubby rival huffed.
“Bah, you don’t know the half of it! In the past rounds, those silly twins made complete fools out of me and Waluigi! I already feel like yacking just thinking about it!” Wario frowned, not wanting to recall Ami and Mami’s mischief.
“Hmmhmm.. sucks to be you right now!” Syrup smirked, to which Wario angrily just turned away.
Mona adjusted her favorite helmet to fit on her red hair better and continued with the announcement. “Last is the Happening Star which is the award going to the player who had the craziest amount of good and bad luck with the ‘? Spaces’. Oh, and that includes the Red ones too! And this award... goes to Hibiki Ganaha!”
Remembering the goopy incident on the first turn, Hibiki sighed in relif that the mess that nearly had a chance to ruin more than just her hair led to good results... if only the second Shine Sprite didn’t latch onto her hair as much as the first one did!!
*End Theme*
As in the past events, from out of the blinding sunlight from the sunset, the Dimension Star flew in and once again spiraled all around the contestants, enough for that dizzying factor to come in again.
*Insert Sound Effect: “Drumroll”*
“Whoa my gosh... is this what this Dimension Star Ryou told me about looks like?? It’s... beautiful!” Yumeko gasped as her eyes were fixated on the large rainbow colored star.
“That’s exactly what Eri told me as well!” Ayane agreed as she too was mesmerized by the Dimension Star’s otherworldly beauty.
“Very well, et wot, the time has finally come! Our final announcement! Our winner, or Super Star of Isle Delfino is...” Bobbery, unfazed by the Dimesnion’s Star’s beauty, announced as the celestial being continuously spun around the group until it stopped and levitated over the head of one particular person...
“Hibiki Ganaha!!”
*Insert Theme:
“Wait, wait.... I WON??” Hibiki stood puzzled and pointed to herself in confusion. Before she could say another word, Miki and Yayoi hug her happily. “H..Hey, easy you two!” Takane walked over to her friend and smiled. “You did good, Hibiki.”
“Thank you, Takane!” Hibiki grinned to her silver haired friend. Bobbery and Mona walked over to the victor. “Now, if you will, shall we go to Gelato Coast, where the treasure sleeps?” Bobbery asked in a stoic tone.
“Sure thing!!” Hibiki smiled and soon, the group headed off to the further shores of Gealto Beach.
*End Theme*
*Isle Delfino ~ Gelato Beach ~ Sunset Shores*
*Insert Theme: “Sky and Sea” (Super Mario Sunshine)*
The group headed to the hidden shores, not even visited by Mario himself to a well hidden cove made even mode hidden by the palm trees that hid, by way of a hidden tunnel. The view of the sea and the Delfino Plaza quickly tried to rival the view at Sirena Beach, only the problem is that not many people know of its location, or even its existence.
Bobbery personally led Hibiki to the shores, knowing full well that Captain Syrup will attempt to yank the treasure from right under everyone’s nose. Upon arrival the waters began to part ways to reveal a large creaky wooden treasure chest with a yellow star indentation covered in seaweed and rust, considering how long it all stayed underwater.
Ol’ Bobbery walked toward the side of the chest along with Mona, and turned to Hibiki in a gruff tone. “When you’re ready, Hibiki..”
The Idol from Okinawa nodded and began to focus and orb of a vivid cerulean color onto the chest. Soon enough the chest is enveloped in a bright rainbow light and the wear and tear on the chest just magically seemed to disappear. Peach, Mario, and Ritsuko decide to lend a hand to opening the first lock through waves of royal pink, flame red, and forest green. The plethora of colors emanated on the chest, leaving a more exquisite look on the chest.
“Now, about the second lock...” Bobbery turned to the second lock that now appeared.
“Leave this one to Yukiho and me!” Makoto smiled as she and the timid Idol, already holding the Diamond Shovel in her hands, readied themselves, somehow to Syrup’s pleasure. “Mario-san already told us that this shovel’s the second key. Kind of wondering how we never figured that out back at the ruins...” The handsome tomboyish Idol shrugged as she and Yukiho placed the tip of the Diamond Shovel on the indentation and began to heave the lid open. Through the magical power somehow hidden within the shovel, the lid was flung open and the two Idols peeked inside. “This is the treasure?” Makoto started, but... Dangerous Duck appeared and used his spear to fling Makoto upside down till her head was buried in the sand! “Oof.. hey!! What are you..?! Makoto struggled to speak.
*End Theme, Insert Theme: “Pirate’s Fortress” (The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask)*
“Ma..Makoto-chan!!” Yukiho rushed to pull her friend out, putting her shovel away.
“Finally, I have this treasure!” Syrup gleefully announced, seeing that now the now magicless Diamond Shovel was now nothing but trash, but Wario, who pulled a Bull Pot out of his pocket and threw it on his hat to change it into a helmet with bull horns, rushed angrily towards his rival. “Oh no you don’t, you wench!!” But too late... Syrup already reached for the treasure...
“IT’S ALL... mine??” Syrup exclaimed, but then her face changed to one of complete dumbfoundment over what she was holding... old fashioned dresses of a very old outdated vintage design!
*End Theme with Record Scratch Sound, Insert Jingle: “Get a Rupoor...” (The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass)* (Hahaha... I trolled the pirate...)
“WHAT IN JOLLY ROGER’S NAME IS ALL THIS?!” Syrup yelled out total frustration. Wario took a peek and was just as much in shock as his greedy rival as his jaw seemed to be on broken hinges..
*Insert Theme:
Makoto was freed out of the sand thanks to Yukiho. “Thanks, Yukiho! Okay, Ms. Pirate, what’s your...huh?” The boyishly handsome Idol angrily turned to Syrup and, in an instant her face turned to confusion as she saw the pirate captain frantically rummage through the chest, only to find that all that was in the chest were clothes... no Coins, jewels, or any beautiful shiny artifacts inside AT ALL!
“This can’t be... but I thought...” Syrup lost all color, but then the Idols took a peek at the dresses in the chest and began to wonder if these old rustic dresses were part of the fashion sense of those who had rode the Mushroom Majesty. Bobbery walked to the group holding a history book.
“Aye, if I can make things clear, the crew of the Mushroom Majesty had a high attachment to the clothes you all are holding right now, more than even Coins or jewels. Perhaps when the pirates attacked back then, they thought it best to have the light of the Dimension Comet seal up the chest in the hopes that the clothes sewn by the best clothing makers of that time would be shared in the time they were unsealed. So in short... any Coins and more valuable belongings probably went down with the ship, hawhawhaw!!” Bobbery explained, which put the final nail to the coffin containing what hopes Syrup had for the treasure.
“Aww, all this work for nothing?! Guess it’s back to trying to get back all the treasure at Wario’s castle again for me...” Syrup sighed, but Wario just happened to overhear her comment and ran after her, “HEY!!! Don’t think you’re going after MY treasure again!!”
“Wait... Wario has a castle of his own??” Producer-san asked in confusion.
“Ehh... I think you’d be better asking Wario himself how he got his castle... though these days he’s lived in the big city, being the head of Wario Ware and all...” Waluigi shrugged and decided to excuse himself from the cat-and-mouse tomfoolery Wario and Syrup were causing, much to the Idols’ laughter.
*End Theme, Insert theme: “Contemplation” (Mario Party DS)*
“Oh... I just got a call from Toadsworth, Mario..” Peach decided to change the subject and turned to the red plumber.
“What is-a it, Peachy?” Mario asked in wonder.
“There seems to be a problem with the Gadd’s teleporter system somehow. For some reason, he and Prof. Gadd ended up at Kitchen island instead of Isle Delfino. It took a while before they got back to the castle, so he decided to help fix the pipe altogether. So, in short, we won’t be teleported back to the castle tonight...” The Mushroom Kingdom princess frowned while crossing her arms in disdain, to which her best friend also frowned.
“Geez, that’s a real bummer... wonder how we’re gonna bring the news to Producer-san and Ritsuko..” Daisy pondered. Fortunately the owner of Hotel Delfino walked to the group with a smile on his face.
“Not to worry, Mario! I’ll be more than happy to cover the day’s rent for all of the Idols as well as you folks, since you all helped rake in the dough for the Dance Event earlier! It’s the least I can do!” The owner of Hotel Delfino smiled.
“Hoho, thanks-a you so-a much!!” Mario happily smiled and accepted the offer.
“Oh, Mario, just so you know, we’ll need to find out where the next part of the event is to take place, so it seems we’ll have a day off to spewnd here in Isle Delfino!” Peach added, making the heroic plumber delighted. Without a moment’s notice, Mario explained that the Gadd’s Multi Destination Pipe is under need of repairs at the moment and they will stay at Isle Delfino for a day to plan where to head to next. To the surprise of the blond princess, the Idols took the news pretty well as they quickly became excited, except for Chihaya, who did not seem to be looking forward to this.
*End theme*
*THE NEXT DAY...*
*Isle Delfino ~ Hotel Delfino ~ Room 04*
*Insert Theme: “Hotel Delfino” (Super Mario Sunshine)*
The alarm clock blared in the quiet little hotel room lent to Haruka and Chihaya. The rooms were recently rebuilt and redecorated so they altogether did not look like a maze to the customers’ inconvenience. The cheerful Idol was the first to open her eyes as she looked at the sleeping Chihaya, who too was beginning to wake up.
“Pleasant morning, huh Chihaya?” Haruka smiled at her friend, to which she nodded, looking as she a pleasant snooze.
“Mario-san said he, Luigi-san, Peach-hime, and Daisy-hime are gonna spend the day figuring out where the next location of the comet is going, so we all got a day to ourselves!” Haruka quickly added, which quickly got the songstress’ attention. “Really? So, what do you have on your mind?”
“Some time out in Delfino Plaza might help us get our mind off things. Chances are the others would like to check out the other places in Isle Delfino.” Haruka got up and readied herself in a summer shirt. “So, shall we go?” Chihaya smiled as the Idol walked out the door.
*End Theme*
*Isle Delfino ~ Pinna Park ~ Amusement Park*
*Insert Theme: “Pinna Park” (Super Mario Sunshine)*
Iori, Yoshi, the Futami twins, and Yayoi decide to visit the amusement park. Along the way our little bipedal dinosaur learned of how his kind adapted in this island and explained the results to iori. “But I really don’t is how they can’t even swim. They live on an island, for Pete’s sake!!” Iori grumbled how the Yoshis at Isle Delfino tend to avoid the water like the plague.
“I know.. that just flat out embarrasses me!!” Yoshi sighed, placing his palm on his face, but soon enough, the topic was changed when Ami and Mami, excited as ever, decide to check the roller coaster. “Hey Mami, what do you say we try the roller coaster?” Ami turned to her twin sister, to which she smirked. “Yeah! Though to make it fun, why not we let Iorin and Yoshi-chan have a shot too!”
“Mmm-mm-mm!” Iori and Yoshi freeze and look at each other but before either of the two could get a chance to flee, the twins ran toward the tsundere and the dino and pushed them forward. “He..HEY!! WHAT ARE YOU TWO DOING?! I DON’T WANT TO RIDE THAT!!” The poor rich girl cried out, sadly it didn’t pan out as the two duos boarded the seats.
*End Theme, Insert Theme: “Pinna Park Rollercoaster” (Super Mario Sunshine)*
“EEEEYYYAAAHHHH!!!!” Iori screamed with tears flying out of her eyes as the ride sped through its first loop-de-loop, with the twins happily scream and waving their arms, actually enjoying the ride to its fullest!
“WAHHH.. SOMEBODY STOP THIS CRAZY THING!!!!” Yoshi didn’t fare better as he was getting dizzy from the sharp turns and loops the ride had in store. “Oh man, this is hard to believe Mario once rode this thing... and even when he first met Bowser Jr. no less!” The dino added to his comment, to which Mami couldn’t help but hear.
“What was that you said, Yoshi-chan? You said Mari-chan rode this before?? This must’ve exhilarated him to him as much as we are right now!!!” Mami cried out cheerfully, her side ponytail flying wildly in the velocity.
“Ha..hard to say... WHOOOAAAA!!!” The dino tried to finish the sentence, but couldn’t get the chance the ride quickly went into its second run. Thankfully, Yayoi watched the zaniness groundside holding the souvenirs the twins could nab with the Coins earned in the parties. “Mm... I wish I was tall enough to ride that...” The puffy-tailed Idol sighed in wonder as she drank a nice smoothie and watched.
*End Theme*
Elsewhere...
*Isle Delfino ~ Noki Bay ~ Underseas Noki Village*
*Insert Theme: “Deep Sea of Mare” (Super Mario Sunshine)* (Such a beautiful tune...)
The Project Fairy Trio (Takane, Hibiki and Miki, of course) took a different approach as they swam underwater using scuba gear rented from the shop that rented out mudboats. Of course, the set recently acquired by the owner included oxygen tanks and speaking apparatuses that allowed users to breathe and speak underwater. As they dove deeper, a deep undersea temple became visible, illuminated by bright lights that the resident Nokis sit on. Overall, a really beautiful sight that even the usually unmotivated Miki can’t ignore.
“Oh wow.... I never knew there were things THIS beautiful underwater!” Miki exclaimed as she drew closer to one of the illuminated lights.
“Yes... the sea too has wonderful secrets the naked eye alone cannot fathom..” Takane agreed as she approached one of the female Nokis, which quickly withdrew into her shell.
“Yeah... Mario-san said that he explored this place twice. The first time, the place was so polluted and all the gunk was coming out of a very large eel’s dirty teeth!!” Hibiki explained as she looked deeper at the sights.
“That must’ve been a chore to do... how big was the eel anyway??” Miki turned to Hibiki in bewilderment.
“I couldn’t believe it myself... it was gargantuan! And what’s more unbelievable.. is that all Mario had was his F.L.U.D.D. set in Hover Nozzle Mode and a fish bowl to cover his head!!” Hibiki added, which drew stares for the rest of the group.
“Quite puzzling.... how DID Mario-san get through all of this with just a fish bowl and not drown?” Takane wondered quietly, but Miki grabbed her hand with a smile on her face. “Who knows, but right now let’s just enjoy this! I’ll sleep really well if I put all of these sights in mind!”
Seeing no other time to think of the particular subject, Takane calmly decided. “Yes... let’s do that..”
*End Theme*
*Isle Delfino ~ Giant Tree ~ Pianta Village*
*Insert Theme: “Pianta Village Band” (Super Mario Sunshine)*
Yukiho, Makoto, Ryou, and Yumeko decide to spend their time at the ancestral home of the Piantas. As if the moment couldn’t get any better for some fresh air, the village’s Fluff Festival was in full swing. Sights of dandelion spores fill the blown by the gentle breeze of the mountain air. The timid Idol marveled at the sight. “Wow... this is amazing!!”
“Yeah.. so many of them... you don’t see something like this in the city, that’s for sure!!” Makoto agreed, her mind truly calmed down considering her anger with Bowser Jr.
“So.. why are we here again?” Yumeko asked, her role as host over, but was dragged along against her will.
“I remember Yukiho hearing from a few female Piantas shortly after the event of this festival. She then asked if she can visit and they paid her no mind.” Ryou answered. “So we decided to bring Azusa and you as well, since you two had nothing to do.”
“Speaking of Azusa, where IS she?” Makoto scratched her head.. before all four members of the group realized they lost track of her again!!
*Insert Sound Effect: Spring (BOINNG!!)*
*End theme*
*Isle Delfino ~ Ricco Harbor ~ Seafood Market*
*Insert Theme: “Ricco Harbor” (Super Mario Sunshine)*
“Ara... I got myself lost again...”
Azusa, by some sick chance, was indeed lost within the hustle and bustle of the residential fish market where the best seafood in the island can be bought. By chance, Ai, Eri, and Ayane found her.
“Again?? Seriously, Azusa you easily get yourself lost!” Ai shrugged.
“Gomenesai... I was with heading for the Pianta Village, but I must have made a wrong turn...” Azusa smiled.
“Well, it’s a good thing you’re safe! Eri told me of what happened at this Creepy Steeple event. Who’d have thought that Bowser guy would be such a creep!” Ayane commented, but unknown to the group, the sneaky Waluigi waited in underhanded preparation.
“Hehehe... wait till those four see what I have in store for them!” The puple rival snickered, not before the chubby figure of Wario appeared holding some cooked tuna in his hand.
“So, what are ya up to?” The yellow clad rival of Mario asked as he nibbled on his tuna which he added some garlic to.
“Shhh.. not so lod!! Anyway, shouldn’t you have that pretty pirate lady to worry about?” Waluigi snapped with an unimpressed tone.
“Bah, Syrup left last night, wanting to figure out where the Coins of the Mushroom Majesty disappeared to. After all that had happened, I just really don’t care. Anyways, what are you up to?” Wario shrugged then asked his thin cohort.
“I’ve got a nice little Bowser costume to scare these little 876 Pro kids with!” Waluigi snickered, to which Wario frowned.
“Yeah... good luck with that... odds are one of the Idols will kick you.” The rival of Mario sighed and turned away. Without a moment’s notice Waluigi, in his Bowser costume, leapt in front of the group. “RAWWWWRR!!!!”
“YEEEK!! BOWSER!! HEE-YAAA!!” Ai yelped before lunging a straight kick into Waluigi’s stomach.
*POW!*
“AAAAAAHHHH!!!” Waluigi cried out as his costume flew off and he fell into the water with a splash.
“Whaa.. Waluigi?!?!” Ai stood bewildered at who she kicked. Wario on the other hand..
“Yep... I called that.” The pudgy rival sighed as he began to chew his cooked tuna and walk away.
“Ptoo..ptoo... I HATE THIS!!” Waluigi popped out of the water with a fish he spitted out of his mouth.
*Insert Jingle: “Too Bad!” (Super Mario Sunshine)*
*End Theme*
*Isle Delfino ~ Delfino Plaza ~ Police Station*
*Insert Theme:
Mario, Producer-san, Ritsuko,and Peach begin to contemplate on where the next event is to be held. After receiving such an earful from Bobbery fro accusing the plumber without enough evidence to prove things, the Warden sent a few of his men to check up on rumors of the next Dimension Comet event, to which they received squat.
“Hmmm... so-a far we are-a getting nothing on da next event.. Peachy, you had-a any luck?” Mario asked the princess.
“Sadly, no. Luigi and Daisy didn’t fare too well either.” Peach frowned. Soon after Haruka and Chihaya appear. “Hey! How are things?”
“A little quiet. Producer-san, Mario-san, peach-hime, and I were trying to gather details on where the next event is to be held, but so, we keep hitting dead ends! By the way, have either of you two heard anything?” Ritsuko commented, then asked the duo, to which they tilt their heads.
“That’s a shame. I wonder if we’re doing the search wrong?” Producer-san scratched his head.
“Probably because the next part isn’t confined to just this planet!” A familiar voice echoed in the lobby. The entire group turned o see Benjamin appear through the front door, with a smile on his face.
“Not of this planet?? What do you even mean?? Ritsuko asked in confusion.
“This time, it’s not my say on where it’s held. Only the one I call the Cyan Rose of the Cosmos will have the say from her observatory!” Benjamin corrected the group, which led Mario to thinking.
“Obsevatory... now where have-a I... OH!” Mario recollected his thoughts until the glimpse of a woman wearing a bright long periwinkle dress which somehow bares her shoulders in a familiar observatory came to mind.
*End Theme*
“IT CAN’T-A BE!! ROSALINA?!” Mario stood shocked realizing who is to host the next event.
“Ding, ding, ding! You got it right Mario! Lady Rosalina said she is to host the next part of the event!” Benjamin smiled with delight.
*Insert Theme: “Rosalina” (Super Mario Galaxy 2)* (A remix of “Comet Observatory 3” (Super Mario Galaxy))
“Mario... who is this Rosalina?” RItsuko turned confused and perplexed as she looked at the red plumber.
“ I guess-a we have-a some explaining to do..” Mario sighed as he began to explain of the overseer of the Comet Observatory. As of this moment, Rosalina began to make plans to have Team Mario and the Idols brought over to her sanctuary.
*End Theme*
Meanwhile, at Bowser’s Castle..
*Bowser’s Castle ~ Medical Ward*
*Insert Theme: “Bowser’s Theme” (Mario & Luigi: Dream Team)*
Bowser Jr. was personally patching up his son’s wounds, considering how much he was creamed. To top it all off, it wasn’t Mario this time, which made the Koopa King pretty concerned.
“Geez, to believe Junior was hurt THIS much, but not by that pesky plumber... I may need to call Kamaek to ask about the Idols themselves..” Bowser spoke out loud as he applied the rubbing alcohol to the koopa Prince’s bruise, which was enough to make him yelp and have a collision course with the roof. “Hey! Take it easy, Junior!”
“Aghh... that crazed Idol... I will not sit for this... ow..” The injured Koopa wanted his revenge but pretty much can’t in his state.
Somehow, as if by some unknown force, Kamek arrived in the medical ward. “Your Highness!”
Bowser stood surprised that Kamek arrived at the exact moment he needed him. “Ahhh, Kamek! You just arrived right when I was about to call your name.”
“You were? I..I mean, I am?” The Magikoopa stuttered for a moment, but when he saw the hurt Bowser Jr. did his conical hat fly upward. “GYAHH! And what happened to you, my prince?!”
Bowser Jr., rubbing his blackened eye, responded, “The Black Idol, Makoto, got mad at me for kidnapping the White Idol, Yukiho...” then began to shed a tear, “And she beat me without rest! WAHHH!!”
“’Makoto,’ huh?” Kamek stopped to pull out the poster the Koopa Prince procured back at the start and took a look. “It wouldn’t happen to be this one here? Um, ‘Makoto Kikuchi’?”
“Yeah, that’s the one.” Bowser Jr. smiled, then placed his finger on Yukiho’s face. “ And that’s Yukiho here.”
Bowser then began to state his opinion, “Junior suggests I take this ‘Makoto’ off the list. If Junior had trouble with her, my grunts won't be able to keep her captive so easily.”
Kamek crossed his arms quietly, “I understand, Your Decisiveness. But if I were to advise this...” The Koopa King and his son stare with concerned gazes to the now serious advisor.
“After those twin idols defiled your handsome kingly face and now this one assaults the prince, letting go of them may be okay... but what about THIS... would they still be a nuisance if left alone? It might also throw a wrench into your plans...”
The dreaded Koopa King grew quiet in thought, with Bowser Jr. wondering what is in his mighty father’s mind. As if a light bulb appeared on his head, Bowser gave out a suggestion, “I need to think on that for a while. But listen up, you broom-flying ninny, have your Magikoopas dig deeper in the research of the Dimension Comet for more information...” then, with a devilish evil smile on his face, Bowser gave his idea of why the research is needed, “I like to see how I can use its power for my Grand Doomship..”
Kamek gasped with delight of his king’s sudden genius reaction, “You mean you wish to harness the comet's energy for the Grand Doomship?! Amazing idea, Your Witfulness! I should have thought of that before! Very well, I shall comply to your request! Oh, before I forget, there's a reason I came to you...”
Feeling a little interrupted Bowser responded, “What is it?”
Kamek answered, “It's Mother, Sire. We are relying on mine and her fortune telling skills to predict where the party is going to take place next. And she bade me tell you and the Prince that she has details to where it is next and shall explain to you both in private about this...”
Feeling that the news is ahead of schedule, Bowser calmly answered, “Okay... Let her know I'll be there with Junior in five minutes after I'm done.” Kamek smiled and left the room to inform her mother. Treating the last of his son’s injuries, Bowser smiled, “It's about time he and the old hag started doing fortune telling to help out in this plot. I wonder what Kammy has to say...” and without a second thought, Bowser carried his son on his shoulder and headed to Kammy’s chamber.
*End Theme*
*Bowser’s Castle ~ Kammy Koopa’s Chamber*
*Insert Theme: “Kammy Koopa” (Paper Mario)*
Bowser marched inside the room of the Magikoopa matriarch, ready for his meeting with her. “Kammy! We're here, you wrinkled crone.”
Kammy Koopa didn’t expect her liege to be a few minutes early and was greatly startled. “Oh! Your Mightiness! Sire!!” Trying to catch her heart before it would fly out of her chest, Kammy calmed down, “You have come at last. This is not for the ears of the grunts... Shall I shoo them away?”
Bowser waved his hand, “No need to, Kammy..” He then turned to his Koopatrols without hesitation. “Guards, leave us!” The Koopatrols bow down and exit the room without question. Bowser was then free to turn his business with the Magikoopa leader,”Kamek told me you and him are fortune telling to know the location of where the party will take place and you have some details on where the upcoming location will be?”
“Correct, my King. Space.” Kammy calmly answered, to which both the father and son responded in unison, “Space?”
“Yes, Space. You know, where the stars, planets, asteroid..” Kammy started, but..
“I KNOW WHAT SPACE IS, KAMMY! BUT WHERE IN SPACE?!” Bowser quickly snarled angrily, trying to restrain himself from torching the hapless Magikoopa by holding back his Fire Breath. Anger issues, much?
“I.I.I.I WAS ABOUT TO, YOUR HOTNESS! THERE IS SOME SORT OF STATION INHABITED BY LITTLE STARS AND A GUARDIAN THAT TRAVELS AMONG IT GALAXY TO GALAXY, SIRE!” Kammy flailed arms in complete panic. Fortunately Bowser calmed down, as his Fire Breath is quickly extinguished before it was let loos, causing Kamek to sigh a breath of relief. “I have an accurately clear image of this station... Observe, Sire.” Her crystal ball was connected to a LCD screen on the wall, showing a familiar space station with a Beacon acting as a power source hovering over the planet and empowered by the Dimension Comet.
“That's where the party is taking place? Looks familliar...” Bowser scratched his chin in thought. Fortunately for the Koopa King, his own son recognized the place point-blank. “Papa, that looks like...” He whispered the rest of his sentence to his father’s ear. “Remember?”
*End Theme, Insert theme: “Bowser Jr.’s Airship Armada” (Super Mario Galaxy)*
Bowser, remembering what the location is smiled. “OOOOOHH! Yeah! Well, they won't be expecting me there again. And I'll have another opportunity to try again while the plumb scum and his brother party with the idols.” The Koopa King then turned to the old crone “Kammy, thank you for informing on this. Tell Iggy and Lemmy to meet me at the throne in thirty minutes tops! Prepare an Airship Armada to take to the skies and make a jump for hyperspace to there first!”
“As you wish, Your Evilness!” Kammy bowed before materializing her broom and flying out the door.
Bowser Jr. looked at his father in confusion, “What will Iggy and Lemmy do, Papa? Are they gonna' help me? And how?”
Bowser smiled as he walked toward the window, “They will, son. I’ve got to try this one thing that took plenty of creativity to with.” After that, Bowser laughed eerily as the stars became visible in the sky..
*End Theme*
Whew.... longest chapter yet as of now... so many words! Anyways, I had a great amount of help from HairyBlob2 for the Bowser portion of the story. Anyways, this chapter concludes the Isle Delfino Arc and paves way for the Space Observatory Arc! What did the mysterious Rosalina plan for the Idols as well as Team Mario? And will Bowser and Bowser Jr. have their way in the stars? Stay tuned as the interstellar portion of the party begins next chapter!!
By the way, I remembered some tasks from Super Mario Sunshine that were referenced in this chapter. Oh... and Syrup left for places unknown, so she’ll be absent in the next arc. But this may not be the last the Idols will hear of the pirate captain of the Black Sugar Pirates!
Also, I was planning to jump ahead to Yoshi’s Island, but by request, I decided to withhold...for now.