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CrystalPhoenixBlader here, bringing in another chapter to the fanfic! Wow, I’m just starting with the Space Observatory Arc and already I’m left in a cliffhanger! So how do I start the party off when the whole place is covered in crystal? Just stayed tuned and you’ll find out! Well anyways, I do not own any of the Mario characters or the iDOLMASTER characters; the Mario characters belong to Nintendo and the iDOLMASTER characters belong to Namco Bandai. So, with that all aside, let’s go into warp drive back to the party!
..Oh jeez, why did I think of Star Trek just now? ...Oy...
*Opening Theme: “Baby’s Tears” by Riyu Kosaka (Sky Girls/Dance Dance Revolution)*

**Mario & iDOLMASTER Party**
Chapter 31
Rock and Hammer Rescue Party! The Intro to the Space Event and Star Bits!
*Rosalina’s Comet Observatory ~ Crystallized Observatory*
*Insert Theme: “Ice Land” (Super Mario Bros. 3)*
The party of Team Mario and the Idols, with the inclusion of Yumeko and Ayane, slowy walked around the crystallized platforms of what was the Comet Observatory. Every step the group took, there was crystal everywhere. Benjamin began to grow worried, but Mario placed his hand on the now-Luma to reassure him. Yumeko, growing a little uneasy, looked at Makto and Ryou, with the tomboyish Idol holding something that caught her attention.
“Hey Makoto, where did you get that weird mushroom and that little doll with the helmet?” Ryou asked Makoto with pure curiousity etched on her face.
“Oh, there was a display of these ‘Power Ups’ back in the Engine Room back in that ship shaped like Mario’s head. You wanna try one?” She was about to hand the little doll, when Yumeko snatched it out of the hands of the boyishly handsome Idol. “Gimme!”
“Hey! That’s...!” Makoto cried out, but before she could say another word, a puff of smoke enveloped the vermilion haired Idol. “Wha.. HEY! What’s going on?! Makoto! Ryou!”
*Insert Jingle: “Power Up!” (Super Mario Bros. series)*
The smoke cleared in a few seconds, and as Yumeko opened her eyes, she found herself wearing a black sturdy helmet with one hole on the left for her side tail to pop out as well as a sturdy black fireproof shell on her back. Otherwise other from these changes, the space uniform she wears now was unchanged.
“Hoohoohoo... Hamma Yumeko is-a more like dat now!” Mario laughed happily at the startled Idol.
“..Hammer? ..Mario, what do you..?” Yumeko began to question the red plumber, but then, out of nowhere, she unwillingly summoned a hammer much like what the toughest of Bowser’s forces, the Hammer Bros., would use, only this hammer has vermilion colored tape on the grip. And just as luck would have it, good and bad, the path to the Engine Room of the Observatory was blocked off with large crystals. “How are we gonna get any further?” Producer-san scratched his head, except for once, Ritsuko did not have the answer.
“Hmm... is it-a just me, or does one of da crystal have a crack on dem?” Mario observed one of the crystals, which had visible cracks.
“Leave this to me, Mario-san!” Makoto smiled as she made use of the rock encrusted she picked up earlier, and with a gulp, her space uniform now grayish rock-like pieces.
*Insert Jingle: “Power Up!” (Super Mario Bros. series)*
Clenching her fists, Rock Makoto eagerly grinned. “Now, let’s see what this baby can do!” Pieces of stone encased the tomboyish Idol in a boulder and, without relent, she rolled over the crystal’s like they were nothing!! ..Of course, she easily lost control, as she ended up rolling all over the place and accidently knocking things into the air. “AAAAHHH!!! Somebody stop me!!!!” The poor Idol yelped as she became dizzy from the constant rolling as she rolled out of control, with everyone frantically dodging every which way!!
*End Theme, Insert Theme: “Benny Hill Theme” (The Benny Hill Show)* (Oh boy, this could get crazy!)*
“WHOA! In-a-coming!!!!” Mario yelped his hat off as both teams ducked for cover. Even the twins quickly dove out of the way upon the boulder heading straight from them like an oversized pinball! (Good thing there were extra-sturdy guardrails now, otherwise the boulder carrying Makoto would’ve flung itself off!)
“AAHH!!! Makochin’s outta control!!” “Somebody do something!!” Ami and Mami yelp as they frantically dodged left and right!
Hammer Yumeko and Ayane look at the frantic mayhem and couldn’t help but sweat one drop.
“Okay, this is getting old...” Yumeko frowned as she readied one of the hammers she summoned. With the careful eye of a marksman, she hurled the hammer in a way that it carefully hit the boulder, causing the rocks to disconnect and for Makoto to fall faceflat on the floor.
*Insert Jingle: “Pipe/Power Down” (Super Mario Bros.)*
*End Theme*
“Ughhh... thanks Yumeko!!” Makoto, back to her original space uniform, picked herself up with help from Yukiho and Ryou, grinning that the mess she accidentally made was over with.
*Insert Theme: “Town” (The iDOLMASTER)*
“..Whatever...” The red haired Idol shrugged, while Ayane giggled. However before heading forward, Mario turned to the duo. “Hey-a Yumeko, Ayane,... you’ve both-a been with-a us since da Isle Delfino event and your-a time as-a hosts have-a already ended..” Yumeko began to twitch. “Is it-a possible dat you both..” Mario continued his sentenced, but...
“THAT”S NOT...” Yumeko began to shout, but Ayane grabbed her lips and decided to be the voice of reason.
“Hahaha.. what Yumeko-chan is saying is... we both would like to join the party under the Idols’ side. Is that okay with you, Mario-san?” The Lolita sensation spoke cheerfully while Yumeko just stared at her while trying to free her lips from the Lolita’s hand.
“Oh, is-a dat all?” Mario looked at Ayane’s eyes and then smiled. “Hoohoohoohoo, why didn’t-a you say so? Of course! Da more da merrier, I say!”
“Yay!!! Thank you Mario-san! Eri-chan was right about you! You are quite the gentleman!” Ayane hopped happily, while the red hair realized what her pal had done... “..I’m really gonna participate? Aw nuts...”
“Aw, don’t pout Yumeko! After all that Ryou-chan and Eri-chan told me, this will be pretty fun!” Ayane smiled before following the rest of the team.. leaving Yumeko to frown sadly.
“Insert Sound Effect: “Sad Trombone ~ Fail Sound”*
*End Theme*
*Rosalina’s Comet Obsevatory ~ Near the Engine Room*
*Insert Theme: “Observation Dome” (Super Mario Galaxy)*
After the shenanigans that took place, the group managed to make it what looked like the entrance to the Observatory’s Engine Room. There, they encountered a tall graceful figure trapped in crystal. Benjamin moved forward to take a closer look and his jaw dropped.
“There's Rose! Mario, Luigi! Rosalina's over there!” The now Luma called out to the brothers, who ran to examine the crystal Rosalina is trapped in. By the looks of her, her eyes were closed in a statue-like stance holding her wand. The rest of Team Mario, what with Wario stuffing himself with... yep, garlic... and the Idols, with the addition of Yumeko, who reverted back to normal for now, and Ayane, who rushed in wondering what is the occasion. There, the group also saw an elderly dark brown Luma who is desperately trying to free his mistress and a small apricot colored Luma who looked worried. The very Luma took a look to its left side and saw Mario and Luigi. The dark brown Luma stopped to wonder what the little star like creature was looking at and was just as surprised.
“Oh, it’s you! You’re both here!!” The dark brown Luma recognized the brothers right away while the small Luma smiled happily... if mouths can be visible.. “Mar-Lui!!”
“Heeey, Luma!” Mario called out to the small Luma, while Luigi reacted in unison. ‘And-a Polari too!”
“Ah.... Mario and Luigi! It’s been a while! Welcome back to the Comet Observatory! I wish we met under better circumstances, seeing that the Dimension Comet is in orbit over your world at the moment. However, we seem to be in a serious situation here! Lady Rosalina was ambushed by a familiar ship with the flag you saw earlier. Before the attack, she sent a message to one of our best Luma guardians who went undercover as a Noki to help you two with the party.” I hope he is...” Polari informed the group until he saw Benjamin. “B.B.BENJAMIN?! You’re here! Thank goodness you found the brothers! I trust you were of some help of them?”
“Yep! The last part of the party was successful and I even had a hand with battling Bowser Jr.!” Benjamin smiled.
Takane, as well as the twins, walked closer to the Luma, “Is this what Mario-san said is called a Luma? It’s.. actually really adorable!” ..However its attention seemed to only be to the frozen mistress.
*End Theme, Insert Theme: “Luma” (Super Mario Galaxy)*
“..Mama..” The poor little Luma spoke with a tear in its eye. Polari quickly realized as he returned to the subject. “Oh yes... Lady Rosalina is still trapped..” Mario, with that familiar determined look on his face, stepped in, “Hey, don’t-a get-a yourselves-a down! We’ll-a set her free!” However, before Mario could make his move, Luigi quickly halted his brother for a bit,”Don’tcha need da Luma’s power for that?”
*Insert Sound Effect: “Wheel Skid”*
*End Theme*
“Piii ~...” The little Luma chirped before he began to spin around the brothers, and while the Luma spun, sparkly dust enveloped Mario in a bright light. Sooner or later the two super brothers’ gloved fists began to glow, make everyone who witnessed the scene stare at the brothers.
“Wh... What just happened...?” Ritsuko, completely confused as to what she and the Idols just witnessed, asked.
Lubba, who was following the group and left the Starship Mario parked near to the Observatory, responded, “Young Master Luma has granted Captain Mario and Captain Luigi the ability to execute the Galaxy Spin Attack once again.”
*Insert Theme: “Course Select” (Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2)*
“The Galaxy Spin?” Producer-san scratched his head in utter confusion.
“The very technique Captains Mario and Luigi used before that were given to them by Rose during their own adventures in the cosmos. It proved to be an invaluable skill as it had many uses.” Benjamin answered the question. Takane beheld what Luma did to power up Mario and Luigi even further, with Hibiki trying to get her jaw back together. “Who could imagine an adorable little star had that much...?” The silver-haired Idol responded, completely mesmerized by Luma’s cuteness in doing what it did.
Mario and Luigi eyed at the crystal sealing Rosalina and nodded at each other, but before they could start, Yukiho rushed in, holding her Diamond Shovel but with a different motive in her mind. “Um... Mario-san? Luigi-chan? If it's alright, I think I can help here...”
“Uh, Yukiho, are you sure?” Makoto wondered if her best friend was really going to use her shovel as a bludgeon to attempt to free Rosalina.
“Trust me, Makoto-chan.” Yukiho gave a rare confident smile as she readied her shovel.
Noticing that Yukiho wanted to help break the crystal by swinging her shovel like a baseball bat, Mario smiled. “Okey dokey, let's-a do dis togetha!”
“Here I go!” “Here goes nothing!!” Luigi and Yukiho cry out before the green plumber unleashed his Galaxy Spin in unison with Mario’s own and the timid Idol mustered all of her strength to swing her shovel right into the crystal. After a few whacks from the Galaxy Spins and the Diamond Shovel, the crystal dramatically shatters, freeing the wise princess of the cosmos.
*End Theme, Insert Theme: “Rosalina” (Super Mario Galaxy 2)*
Making an elegant landing on the ground the overseer of the Comet Observatory opened her bright cyan eyes and began to speak. “Mario... Luigi.. thank you for coming into my aid. I am most grateful. It was unfortunate that the one who kidnapped your precious one back then preempted me and froze me and my precious children in these crystals.”
“Oh no... you-a mean there are Baby Lumas stuck within those crystals too?” Luigi grew concerned.
Rosalina sadly nodded but then brightened up when she saw the Idols who gaped at her. Chihaya was close to being jealous of her bust, but then looked at her eyes and noticed that Rosalina is not a person who would care for such things. “Ah... you all must be the famous Idols and Producer of the talent agency 765 Productions, or 765 Pro Pro if it needs to be shortened. And you five...” she then turned her attention to Ai, Eri, Ryou, Yumeko, and Ayane, who quickly responded. “You five are part of the talent agency 876 Pro, good friends of the Idols here.”
“Ye..Yes! But.. how did you know?” Ai stuttered nervously knowing that she just met Rosalina, yet she is fully aware of who the Idols are.
“Hmmhmm, I watch beyond the stars aboard the Comet Observatory, my home, as well taking care of the Luma here, who are like my own children to me. I am already fully aware of all the Idols’ triumphs without the need of what you call a ‘television set’. Rosalina calmly answered Ai’s question, which somehow unnerved her. Of course, Wario and Waluigi can’t help but stare at Rosalina.
“Tha..THIS is that space lady Rosalina?? She’s.. she’s...” Wario’s jaw hit the floor hard.
“She’s gorgeous!!” Waluigi finished his partner’s sentence, equally as stupefied.
Ignoring the troublesome duo, Rosalina turned to Benjamin, who bowed down before her presence. “Benjamin, you have fulfilled your task successfully, even going beyond the call of duty. “
“I..I am not worthy of such praise, my dear Rose!” Benjamin smiled.
*End Theme*
“Oh, and please take it easy with the ‘Rose’ name... it makes me want to blush!” Rosalina smiled in an honest manner, then silently turned her attention to the main group with her announcement. “As with the old customs set by those who follow the Dimension Comet, happening to come by this planet every 200 years, I too will hold true to the legend as host to the event here onboard the Comet Observatory.”
*Insert theme: “Into the Galaxy” (Super Mario Galaxy)*
Everyone applauded the announcement as Rosalina passed the baton to Polari and Lubba, with Benjamin hovering to the side.
“Thank you Milady. Now hmmhmmph.. you’ve just met me, but let me introduce myself. I am Polari, advisor of Lady Rosalina. I will help in advising the events set in the many colorful galaxies as well as rescuing some of our missing brethren from the one who attacked us earlier.
Producer-san was busy removing the flag from the top of the Observatory. “I’ve taken care of the flag. It really is intimidating, now that I’m thinking about it.”
Rosalina accepted the flag from the tall producer and then spoke, “The one responsible for your past transgressions in the past events as well as imprisoning me and my children has taken base once again at the Center of the Universe. Presumably, your mission is to find out what he is planning and put an end to it. ..Oh, and before I forget, in this event, Coins will not be used here.”
*End Theme with Wheel Skid sound*
“WHAT?!?!?!?! YOU’VE GOT TO BE KIDDING!!!!” Wario and Waluigi shouted out in anger, their eyes pretty much like fireballs.

“Please.. what we have as currency is much, much more abundant than the Coins in the Mushroom Kingdom. Benjamin, if you will..” Rosalina defended her statement then asked Benjamin.
*Insert Theme: “Afternoon of Konoha” (Naruto)*
The mentioned Luma then pulled out two strange fans indented with a small sparkly object. “Here, have these.” Benjamin handed the two fans to the dark brown Luma. ..Unfortunately, he only just floated there holding the fans with visible question marks over its frame. “What am I supposed to do with these?”
Benjamin tilted to his side awkwardly and responded, “Star Bits fly over here when you give them a flap."
“Ohh, okay..” Polari nodded and gave the fan a flap... perhaps a little TOO hard, as a large Star Bit appeared from out of the stars and began to plummet down violently near the ground.... right near Iori!!
*End Theme, Insert Theme: “Fun ‘n’ Games” (Banjo–Tooie)*
“KYAAAAAAAA!!!!” The poor rich girl screamed in utter panic as the large Star Bit crashed into the ground near and split into smaller bits, frantically leaping on Yoshi’s back in response. Everyone who watched was frozen in shock... except Yoshi, who fell in utter surprise upon Iori launching herself on the bipedal’s back a little too hard.
“THAT THING ALMOST HIT ME!!!!” Iori cried out hysterically with her arms flailing up and down in comical anger, with a worried Producer-san and Yayoi ready to comfort her. Benjamin stared at Polari, who dropped a sweat at what he just done. “"Remember to not to flap that hard next time..."
*End Theme, Insert Theme: “The Starlight’s Flower” (Super Mario RPG)*
“I’ll take that advice..” Polari sweatdropped at what he just did. But just then, out of plain curiousity, Chihaya walked over to one of the smaller Star Bits, picked it up, and began to examine it. “What is this spiky gem?”
“Gem?!” Wario, with an eye for riches, greedily peeked over the songstress’ shoulder, enough to startle her!
“Oh, those aren’t gems, they are actually called Star Bits. Benjamin corrected Wario, which made him freeze for a bit. Soon, the dollar signs over the miscreant’s head fall on his head and broke into pieces!
*Insert Jingle: “Fail Horn” (The Price is Right)*
“Awww....” Wario despaired with a tear in his eye and walked away from Chihaya without any more say in the matter.
“Um... Wario-san??” Chihaya looked at the chubby rival, but he didn’t say any more out of sadness, leaving a concerned thought in her mind “Is this like when I despaired over Gonzales?”. Haruka, on the other hand... “Star Bits?”
Rosalina then took her turn to explain this strange form of currency. “These are actually going to be the currency for this specific event of the Dimension Comet Party as they always have here. As unlimited numbers as they are in the galaxies, they are edible and the favorite food of the Lumas.”
Hibiki then took her turn to speak as she was a little skeptical about the bit size piece she held in her hand. “You mean they're eatable? That..”
*Crunch.. Crunch...*
*End Theme with Record Scratch sound*
Surely enough, she was interrupted by a crunching sound and wondered if it was Miki, Takane or Wario, but realized that onigiri, ramen and garlic wouldn’t make a crunching sound. She completely froze when she saw Yayoi tasting a few of the Star Bits.
*Insert Theme: “Cooking with Zess T” (Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door) (Zess T is not gonna be in this arc, but then again, she’ll STILL call Mario names like “Stompy” or “Mr. Stomps-on-Stuff”)*
“Yayoi-chan! What are you thinking?!” Ritsuko flipped when she looked at Yayoi. Iori also began to wonder what her best friend was thinking as well, but still can’t shake the thought of almost being smashed earlier to say a word.
“Sugooooiiii! These are DELICIOUS!” The puffy haired Idol’s eyes gleamed like the stars visible in the Comet Observatory over the taste of the Star Bits.
Ritsuko pressed her palm on her face, “Those haven't been washed yet!” She was about to say more, until Benjamin stepped in, “"Clearly you are not aware that germs and diseases can't live or survive in space, Ritsuko."
The whole situation of these clean Star Bits... or even the thought that EVERYONE present can breathe for the matter, was enough for the gears in Ritsuko’s brain to short-circuit, but when things couldn’t get any crazier than they already are, the mischievous Futami Twins began to munch on the Star Bits too! “..Not you too!”
“They’re so crunchy!” Ami started.
“They taste like honey!” Mami continued, and sure enough they finished in blissful unison. “They're like Kompeito!” (In case you didn’t know, Kompeito is a type of sugar candy in Japan, the Star Bits in general are based on this sweet delicacy and, like kompeito, can come in various colors.)
*End Theme, Insert Theme: “Cloudy Court Galaxy” (Super Mario Galaxy 2)*
“..Well, anyway... while some of you are enjoying the taste of the Star Bits, personally they DO taste like honey to me as well, it is time to start things off. Based on everyone who is present, Polari and I have made a list on who is to participate, and here is the list.” Rosalina managed to calmly get back on subject and showed the faces of the chosen participants on her screen.
Team 1: Takane, Azusa, Mami, Ayane
Team 2: Yoshi, Wario, Hammer Bro, Boo
“Sorry we ran a little late!!” A Koopa with a green shelled helmet carrying a well handled black clawed hammer along scurried over to the group. Along with him was the lovable ghost Boo, who was enjoying the sight of the Star Bits and hoping to collect his share.
“Ah, Hammer Bro, good of you to arrive. And you too, Boo.” Rosalina smiled at the armored Koopa, who smiled and rubbed the back of his head.
“Wait, is.. is this the Boo from back at the Ruins?” Yukiho wondered, rembering the scare from before.
“Sorry about that before, Yukiho! But I was just so excited!” Boo smiled in an embarrassed manner. “Any ways me and my pal are here now!”
“Yeah, I’m gonna do honor to my grandpappy and the hammer he gave me years back before he passed on! He said his ancestor participated in the last party and I’m willing to do the same!” Hammer Bro smiled with a stylish swing of his hammer.
Rosalina decided to add one more part to add to the excitement, “Oh, and for this part, anyone who accumulates 5 Stars will have their Stars form into a Grand Star. Should save up space, wouldn’t you say? So, shall we begin the next segment, with this Observatory. The mini games, of course this time, will be held on different galaxies, each their own charm. So.. shall we begin?”
Everyone cheered on the spot... well, everyone, that is, except for Producer-san and Ritsuko, who is still recovering from her shock.
Producer-san looked at the excitement and smiled at Ritsuko, “I guess the excitement is back on, huh Ritsuko?”
Ritsuko could only frown, wondering also what Bowser is up to in the Center of the Universe.
*End Theme*
That’s the end of another chapter! Yep, it may have had some delay, thanks to Bowser, but now the party at the Observatory has now begun! Just as did with the different places in the Isle Delfino arc, I may plan to place mini games within the many galaxies from the Super Mario Galaxy game, including the famous Good Egg Galaxy and the famed Gusty Garden Galaxy! Oh, and thanks to HairyBlob2 for help on this chapter! But what IS Bowser planning at the Center of the Universe? You’ll just have to stay tuned and see!
..On a personal note, it may be a hunch, but I imagined someone making a doujin comic based on the fanfic... but that’s not likely gonna happen, right? ..Right? ...Me and my big mouth...

Description
CrystalPhoenixBlader here, bringing in another chapter to the fanfic! Wow, I’m just starting with the Space Observatory Arc and already I’m left in a cliffhanger! So how do I start the party off when the whole place is covered in crystal? Just stayed tuned and you’ll find out! Well anyways, I do not own any of the Mario characters or the iDOLMASTER characters; the Mario characters belong to Nintendo and the iDOLMASTER characters belong to Namco Bandai. So, with that all aside, let’s go into warp drive back to the party!
..Oh jeez, why did I think of Star Trek just now? ...Oy...
*Opening Theme: “Baby’s Tears” by Riyu Kosaka (Sky Girls/Dance Dance Revolution)*

**Mario & iDOLMASTER Party**
Chapter 31
Rock and Hammer Rescue Party! The Intro to the Space Event and Star Bits!
*Rosalina’s Comet Observatory ~ Crystallized Observatory*
*Insert Theme: “Ice Land” (Super Mario Bros. 3)*
The party of Team Mario and the Idols, with the inclusion of Yumeko and Ayane, slowy walked around the crystallized platforms of what was the Comet Observatory. Every step the group took, there was crystal everywhere. Benjamin began to grow worried, but Mario placed his hand on the now-Luma to reassure him. Yumeko, growing a little uneasy, looked at Makto and Ryou, with the tomboyish Idol holding something that caught her attention.
“Hey Makoto, where did you get that weird mushroom and that little doll with the helmet?” Ryou asked Makoto with pure curiousity etched on her face.
“Oh, there was a display of these ‘Power Ups’ back in the Engine Room back in that ship shaped like Mario’s head. You wanna try one?” She was about to hand the little doll, when Yumeko snatched it out of the hands of the boyishly handsome Idol. “Gimme!”
“Hey! That’s...!” Makoto cried out, but before she could say another word, a puff of smoke enveloped the vermilion haired Idol. “Wha.. HEY! What’s going on?! Makoto! Ryou!”
*Insert Jingle: “Power Up!” (Super Mario Bros. series)*
The smoke cleared in a few seconds, and as Yumeko opened her eyes, she found herself wearing a black sturdy helmet with one hole on the left for her side tail to pop out as well as a sturdy black fireproof shell on her back. Otherwise other from these changes, the space uniform she wears now was unchanged.
“Hoohoohoo... Hamma Yumeko is-a more like dat now!” Mario laughed happily at the startled Idol.
“..Hammer? ..Mario, what do you..?” Yumeko began to question the red plumber, but then, out of nowhere, she unwillingly summoned a hammer much like what the toughest of Bowser’s forces, the Hammer Bros., would use, only this hammer has vermilion colored tape on the grip. And just as luck would have it, good and bad, the path to the Engine Room of the Observatory was blocked off with large crystals. “How are we gonna get any further?” Producer-san scratched his head, except for once, Ritsuko did not have the answer.
“Hmm... is it-a just me, or does one of da crystal have a crack on dem?” Mario observed one of the crystals, which had visible cracks.
“Leave this to me, Mario-san!” Makoto smiled as she made use of the rock encrusted she picked up earlier, and with a gulp, her space uniform now grayish rock-like pieces.
*Insert Jingle: “Power Up!” (Super Mario Bros. series)*
Clenching her fists, Rock Makoto eagerly grinned. “Now, let’s see what this baby can do!” Pieces of stone encased the tomboyish Idol in a boulder and, without relent, she rolled over the crystal’s like they were nothing!! ..Of course, she easily lost control, as she ended up rolling all over the place and accidently knocking things into the air. “AAAAHHH!!! Somebody stop me!!!!” The poor Idol yelped as she became dizzy from the constant rolling as she rolled out of control, with everyone frantically dodging every which way!!
*End Theme, Insert Theme: “Benny Hill Theme” (The Benny Hill Show)* (Oh boy, this could get crazy!)*
“WHOA! In-a-coming!!!!” Mario yelped his hat off as both teams ducked for cover. Even the twins quickly dove out of the way upon the boulder heading straight from them like an oversized pinball! (Good thing there were extra-sturdy guardrails now, otherwise the boulder carrying Makoto would’ve flung itself off!)
“AAHH!!! Makochin’s outta control!!” “Somebody do something!!” Ami and Mami yelp as they frantically dodged left and right!
Hammer Yumeko and Ayane look at the frantic mayhem and couldn’t help but sweat one drop.
“Okay, this is getting old...” Yumeko frowned as she readied one of the hammers she summoned. With the careful eye of a marksman, she hurled the hammer in a way that it carefully hit the boulder, causing the rocks to disconnect and for Makoto to fall faceflat on the floor.
*Insert Jingle: “Pipe/Power Down” (Super Mario Bros.)*
*End Theme*
“Ughhh... thanks Yumeko!!” Makoto, back to her original space uniform, picked herself up with help from Yukiho and Ryou, grinning that the mess she accidentally made was over with.
*Insert Theme: “Town” (The iDOLMASTER)*
“..Whatever...” The red haired Idol shrugged, while Ayane giggled. However before heading forward, Mario turned to the duo. “Hey-a Yumeko, Ayane,... you’ve both-a been with-a us since da Isle Delfino event and your-a time as-a hosts have-a already ended..” Yumeko began to twitch. “Is it-a possible dat you both..” Mario continued his sentenced, but...
“THAT”S NOT...” Yumeko began to shout, but Ayane grabbed her lips and decided to be the voice of reason.
“Hahaha.. what Yumeko-chan is saying is... we both would like to join the party under the Idols’ side. Is that okay with you, Mario-san?” The Lolita sensation spoke cheerfully while Yumeko just stared at her while trying to free her lips from the Lolita’s hand.
“Oh, is-a dat all?” Mario looked at Ayane’s eyes and then smiled. “Hoohoohoohoo, why didn’t-a you say so? Of course! Da more da merrier, I say!”
“Yay!!! Thank you Mario-san! Eri-chan was right about you! You are quite the gentleman!” Ayane hopped happily, while the red hair realized what her pal had done... “..I’m really gonna participate? Aw nuts...”
“Aw, don’t pout Yumeko! After all that Ryou-chan and Eri-chan told me, this will be pretty fun!” Ayane smiled before following the rest of the team.. leaving Yumeko to frown sadly.
“Insert Sound Effect: “Sad Trombone ~ Fail Sound”*
*End Theme*
*Rosalina’s Comet Obsevatory ~ Near the Engine Room*
*Insert Theme: “Observation Dome” (Super Mario Galaxy)*
After the shenanigans that took place, the group managed to make it what looked like the entrance to the Observatory’s Engine Room. There, they encountered a tall graceful figure trapped in crystal. Benjamin moved forward to take a closer look and his jaw dropped.
“There's Rose! Mario, Luigi! Rosalina's over there!” The now Luma called out to the brothers, who ran to examine the crystal Rosalina is trapped in. By the looks of her, her eyes were closed in a statue-like stance holding her wand. The rest of Team Mario, what with Wario stuffing himself with... yep, garlic... and the Idols, with the addition of Yumeko, who reverted back to normal for now, and Ayane, who rushed in wondering what is the occasion. There, the group also saw an elderly dark brown Luma who is desperately trying to free his mistress and a small apricot colored Luma who looked worried. The very Luma took a look to its left side and saw Mario and Luigi. The dark brown Luma stopped to wonder what the little star like creature was looking at and was just as surprised.
“Oh, it’s you! You’re both here!!” The dark brown Luma recognized the brothers right away while the small Luma smiled happily... if mouths can be visible.. “Mar-Lui!!”
“Heeey, Luma!” Mario called out to the small Luma, while Luigi reacted in unison. ‘And-a Polari too!”
“Ah.... Mario and Luigi! It’s been a while! Welcome back to the Comet Observatory! I wish we met under better circumstances, seeing that the Dimension Comet is in orbit over your world at the moment. However, we seem to be in a serious situation here! Lady Rosalina was ambushed by a familiar ship with the flag you saw earlier. Before the attack, she sent a message to one of our best Luma guardians who went undercover as a Noki to help you two with the party.” I hope he is...” Polari informed the group until he saw Benjamin. “B.B.BENJAMIN?! You’re here! Thank goodness you found the brothers! I trust you were of some help of them?”
“Yep! The last part of the party was successful and I even had a hand with battling Bowser Jr.!” Benjamin smiled.
Takane, as well as the twins, walked closer to the Luma, “Is this what Mario-san said is called a Luma? It’s.. actually really adorable!” ..However its attention seemed to only be to the frozen mistress.
*End Theme, Insert Theme: “Luma” (Super Mario Galaxy)*
“..Mama..” The poor little Luma spoke with a tear in its eye. Polari quickly realized as he returned to the subject. “Oh yes... Lady Rosalina is still trapped..” Mario, with that familiar determined look on his face, stepped in, “Hey, don’t-a get-a yourselves-a down! We’ll-a set her free!” However, before Mario could make his move, Luigi quickly halted his brother for a bit,”Don’tcha need da Luma’s power for that?”
*Insert Sound Effect: “Wheel Skid”*
*End Theme*
“Piii ~...” The little Luma chirped before he began to spin around the brothers, and while the Luma spun, sparkly dust enveloped Mario in a bright light. Sooner or later the two super brothers’ gloved fists began to glow, make everyone who witnessed the scene stare at the brothers.
“Wh... What just happened...?” Ritsuko, completely confused as to what she and the Idols just witnessed, asked.
Lubba, who was following the group and left the Starship Mario parked near to the Observatory, responded, “Young Master Luma has granted Captain Mario and Captain Luigi the ability to execute the Galaxy Spin Attack once again.”
*Insert Theme: “Course Select” (Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2)*
“The Galaxy Spin?” Producer-san scratched his head in utter confusion.
“The very technique Captains Mario and Luigi used before that were given to them by Rose during their own adventures in the cosmos. It proved to be an invaluable skill as it had many uses.” Benjamin answered the question. Takane beheld what Luma did to power up Mario and Luigi even further, with Hibiki trying to get her jaw back together. “Who could imagine an adorable little star had that much...?” The silver-haired Idol responded, completely mesmerized by Luma’s cuteness in doing what it did.
Mario and Luigi eyed at the crystal sealing Rosalina and nodded at each other, but before they could start, Yukiho rushed in, holding her Diamond Shovel but with a different motive in her mind. “Um... Mario-san? Luigi-chan? If it's alright, I think I can help here...”
“Uh, Yukiho, are you sure?” Makoto wondered if her best friend was really going to use her shovel as a bludgeon to attempt to free Rosalina.
“Trust me, Makoto-chan.” Yukiho gave a rare confident smile as she readied her shovel.
Noticing that Yukiho wanted to help break the crystal by swinging her shovel like a baseball bat, Mario smiled. “Okey dokey, let's-a do dis togetha!”
“Here I go!” “Here goes nothing!!” Luigi and Yukiho cry out before the green plumber unleashed his Galaxy Spin in unison with Mario’s own and the timid Idol mustered all of her strength to swing her shovel right into the crystal. After a few whacks from the Galaxy Spins and the Diamond Shovel, the crystal dramatically shatters, freeing the wise princess of the cosmos.
*End Theme, Insert Theme: “Rosalina” (Super Mario Galaxy 2)*
Making an elegant landing on the ground the overseer of the Comet Observatory opened her bright cyan eyes and began to speak. “Mario... Luigi.. thank you for coming into my aid. I am most grateful. It was unfortunate that the one who kidnapped your precious one back then preempted me and froze me and my precious children in these crystals.”
“Oh no... you-a mean there are Baby Lumas stuck within those crystals too?” Luigi grew concerned.
Rosalina sadly nodded but then brightened up when she saw the Idols who gaped at her. Chihaya was close to being jealous of her bust, but then looked at her eyes and noticed that Rosalina is not a person who would care for such things. “Ah... you all must be the famous Idols and Producer of the talent agency 765 Productions, or 765 Pro Pro if it needs to be shortened. And you five...” she then turned her attention to Ai, Eri, Ryou, Yumeko, and Ayane, who quickly responded. “You five are part of the talent agency 876 Pro, good friends of the Idols here.”
“Ye..Yes! But.. how did you know?” Ai stuttered nervously knowing that she just met Rosalina, yet she is fully aware of who the Idols are.
“Hmmhmm, I watch beyond the stars aboard the Comet Observatory, my home, as well taking care of the Luma here, who are like my own children to me. I am already fully aware of all the Idols’ triumphs without the need of what you call a ‘television set’. Rosalina calmly answered Ai’s question, which somehow unnerved her. Of course, Wario and Waluigi can’t help but stare at Rosalina.
“Tha..THIS is that space lady Rosalina?? She’s.. she’s...” Wario’s jaw hit the floor hard.
“She’s gorgeous!!” Waluigi finished his partner’s sentence, equally as stupefied.
Ignoring the troublesome duo, Rosalina turned to Benjamin, who bowed down before her presence. “Benjamin, you have fulfilled your task successfully, even going beyond the call of duty. “
“I..I am not worthy of such praise, my dear Rose!” Benjamin smiled.
*End Theme*
“Oh, and please take it easy with the ‘Rose’ name... it makes me want to blush!” Rosalina smiled in an honest manner, then silently turned her attention to the main group with her announcement. “As with the old customs set by those who follow the Dimension Comet, happening to come by this planet every 200 years, I too will hold true to the legend as host to the event here onboard the Comet Observatory.”
*Insert theme: “Into the Galaxy” (Super Mario Galaxy)*
Everyone applauded the announcement as Rosalina passed the baton to Polari and Lubba, with Benjamin hovering to the side.
“Thank you Milady. Now hmmhmmph.. you’ve just met me, but let me introduce myself. I am Polari, advisor of Lady Rosalina. I will help in advising the events set in the many colorful galaxies as well as rescuing some of our missing brethren from the one who attacked us earlier.
Producer-san was busy removing the flag from the top of the Observatory. “I’ve taken care of the flag. It really is intimidating, now that I’m thinking about it.”
Rosalina accepted the flag from the tall producer and then spoke, “The one responsible for your past transgressions in the past events as well as imprisoning me and my children has taken base once again at the Center of the Universe. Presumably, your mission is to find out what he is planning and put an end to it. ..Oh, and before I forget, in this event, Coins will not be used here.”
*End Theme with Wheel Skid sound*
“WHAT?!?!?!?! YOU’VE GOT TO BE KIDDING!!!!” Wario and Waluigi shouted out in anger, their eyes pretty much like fireballs.

“Please.. what we have as currency is much, much more abundant than the Coins in the Mushroom Kingdom. Benjamin, if you will..” Rosalina defended her statement then asked Benjamin.
*Insert Theme: “Afternoon of Konoha” (Naruto)*
The mentioned Luma then pulled out two strange fans indented with a small sparkly object. “Here, have these.” Benjamin handed the two fans to the dark brown Luma. ..Unfortunately, he only just floated there holding the fans with visible question marks over its frame. “What am I supposed to do with these?”
Benjamin tilted to his side awkwardly and responded, “Star Bits fly over here when you give them a flap."
“Ohh, okay..” Polari nodded and gave the fan a flap... perhaps a little TOO hard, as a large Star Bit appeared from out of the stars and began to plummet down violently near the ground.... right near Iori!!
*End Theme, Insert Theme: “Fun ‘n’ Games” (Banjo–Tooie)*
“KYAAAAAAAA!!!!” The poor rich girl screamed in utter panic as the large Star Bit crashed into the ground near and split into smaller bits, frantically leaping on Yoshi’s back in response. Everyone who watched was frozen in shock... except Yoshi, who fell in utter surprise upon Iori launching herself on the bipedal’s back a little too hard.
“THAT THING ALMOST HIT ME!!!!” Iori cried out hysterically with her arms flailing up and down in comical anger, with a worried Producer-san and Yayoi ready to comfort her. Benjamin stared at Polari, who dropped a sweat at what he just done. “"Remember to not to flap that hard next time..."
*End Theme, Insert Theme: “The Starlight’s Flower” (Super Mario RPG)*
“I’ll take that advice..” Polari sweatdropped at what he just did. But just then, out of plain curiousity, Chihaya walked over to one of the smaller Star Bits, picked it up, and began to examine it. “What is this spiky gem?”
“Gem?!” Wario, with an eye for riches, greedily peeked over the songstress’ shoulder, enough to startle her!
“Oh, those aren’t gems, they are actually called Star Bits. Benjamin corrected Wario, which made him freeze for a bit. Soon, the dollar signs over the miscreant’s head fall on his head and broke into pieces!
*Insert Jingle: “Fail Horn” (The Price is Right)*
“Awww....” Wario despaired with a tear in his eye and walked away from Chihaya without any more say in the matter.
“Um... Wario-san??” Chihaya looked at the chubby rival, but he didn’t say any more out of sadness, leaving a concerned thought in her mind “Is this like when I despaired over Gonzales?”. Haruka, on the other hand... “Star Bits?”
Rosalina then took her turn to explain this strange form of currency. “These are actually going to be the currency for this specific event of the Dimension Comet Party as they always have here. As unlimited numbers as they are in the galaxies, they are edible and the favorite food of the Lumas.”
Hibiki then took her turn to speak as she was a little skeptical about the bit size piece she held in her hand. “You mean they're eatable? That..”
*Crunch.. Crunch...*
*End Theme with Record Scratch sound*
Surely enough, she was interrupted by a crunching sound and wondered if it was Miki, Takane or Wario, but realized that onigiri, ramen and garlic wouldn’t make a crunching sound. She completely froze when she saw Yayoi tasting a few of the Star Bits.
*Insert Theme: “Cooking with Zess T” (Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door) (Zess T is not gonna be in this arc, but then again, she’ll STILL call Mario names like “Stompy” or “Mr. Stomps-on-Stuff”)*
“Yayoi-chan! What are you thinking?!” Ritsuko flipped when she looked at Yayoi. Iori also began to wonder what her best friend was thinking as well, but still can’t shake the thought of almost being smashed earlier to say a word.
“Sugooooiiii! These are DELICIOUS!” The puffy haired Idol’s eyes gleamed like the stars visible in the Comet Observatory over the taste of the Star Bits.
Ritsuko pressed her palm on her face, “Those haven't been washed yet!” She was about to say more, until Benjamin stepped in, “"Clearly you are not aware that germs and diseases can't live or survive in space, Ritsuko."
The whole situation of these clean Star Bits... or even the thought that EVERYONE present can breathe for the matter, was enough for the gears in Ritsuko’s brain to short-circuit, but when things couldn’t get any crazier than they already are, the mischievous Futami Twins began to munch on the Star Bits too! “..Not you too!”
“They’re so crunchy!” Ami started.
“They taste like honey!” Mami continued, and sure enough they finished in blissful unison. “They're like Kompeito!” (In case you didn’t know, Kompeito is a type of sugar candy in Japan, the Star Bits in general are based on this sweet delicacy and, like kompeito, can come in various colors.)
*End Theme, Insert Theme: “Cloudy Court Galaxy” (Super Mario Galaxy 2)*
“..Well, anyway... while some of you are enjoying the taste of the Star Bits, personally they DO taste like honey to me as well, it is time to start things off. Based on everyone who is present, Polari and I have made a list on who is to participate, and here is the list.” Rosalina managed to calmly get back on subject and showed the faces of the chosen participants on her screen.
Team 1: Takane, Azusa, Mami, Ayane
Team 2: Yoshi, Wario, Hammer Bro, Boo
“Sorry we ran a little late!!” A Koopa with a green shelled helmet carrying a well handled black clawed hammer along scurried over to the group. Along with him was the lovable ghost Boo, who was enjoying the sight of the Star Bits and hoping to collect his share.
“Ah, Hammer Bro, good of you to arrive. And you too, Boo.” Rosalina smiled at the armored Koopa, who smiled and rubbed the back of his head.
“Wait, is.. is this the Boo from back at the Ruins?” Yukiho wondered, rembering the scare from before.
“Sorry about that before, Yukiho! But I was just so excited!” Boo smiled in an embarrassed manner. “Any ways me and my pal are here now!”
“Yeah, I’m gonna do honor to my grandpappy and the hammer he gave me years back before he passed on! He said his ancestor participated in the last party and I’m willing to do the same!” Hammer Bro smiled with a stylish swing of his hammer.
Rosalina decided to add one more part to add to the excitement, “Oh, and for this part, anyone who accumulates 5 Stars will have their Stars form into a Grand Star. Should save up space, wouldn’t you say? So, shall we begin the next segment, with this Observatory. The mini games, of course this time, will be held on different galaxies, each their own charm. So.. shall we begin?”
Everyone cheered on the spot... well, everyone, that is, except for Producer-san and Ritsuko, who is still recovering from her shock.
Producer-san looked at the excitement and smiled at Ritsuko, “I guess the excitement is back on, huh Ritsuko?”
Ritsuko could only frown, wondering also what Bowser is up to in the Center of the Universe.
*End Theme*
That’s the end of another chapter! Yep, it may have had some delay, thanks to Bowser, but now the party at the Observatory has now begun! Just as did with the different places in the Isle Delfino arc, I may plan to place mini games within the many galaxies from the Super Mario Galaxy game, including the famous Good Egg Galaxy and the famed Gusty Garden Galaxy! Oh, and thanks to HairyBlob2 for help on this chapter! But what IS Bowser planning at the Center of the Universe? You’ll just have to stay tuned and see!
..On a personal note, it may be a hunch, but I imagined someone making a doujin comic based on the fanfic... but that’s not likely gonna happen, right? ..Right? ...Me and my big mouth...