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"Yes, that's where we're heading next: Sirena Beach - Specifically under the hotel." Peach searched through a map of the island in its current state.

"But, how? We can't just waltz in and say 'Hi! Can we dig a huge hole in your hotel floor? Thanks!'" Daisy stood alongside Peach, checking out the map, still fooling about in her crass sarcasm.

"We will not have to dig at all, Daisy..." Rosalina pointed out on the old map. "There seems to be another route into the cave."

"So we have to go find a different cave to find yet another cave inside? Riiiight..."

"She's correct, Daisy." Peach trailed her finger on the hidden route. "We'll check it out tonight, and we'll make sure the Gagos won't be following us. And to do that..." She pointed on the screen - at the location where the submarines were docked.

A while later, the three had exited the base, all disguised of course.

"Alright, enlighten me, 777. How exactly are we going to blow up these submarines without being seen?

"Just stick with what I told you, 666... Let's go everyone!"

"Here, take this..." Eclipse hands 666 a bubble - with a Bob-Omb inside. 666 splits up from the others as 777 and Eclipse floated a small distance away from the subs. A camp was being set up near where the subs were docked, and the Gagos were moving about, getting ready for another scouting mission.

"Hey, buddy... Any idea if we're going to see those three girls again?" said one minion to another.

"No idea, but Commander said that if we see them-" His sentence was interrupted by a sudden noise. A big explosion had set off on a beach far around the corner. The scouts picked up their weapons and all of them ran off towards the explosion. Meanwhile, 777 and Eclipse swim to the bottom of the subs - more Bob-Omb Bubbles in hand... 666 returns, gives a thumbs-up, and the three retreat away from the camp.

And just as the Gagos returned to their camp...

... The submarines, including Commander's main one, were all sunk. And Commander had just arrived at the scene.

"Oh no! Commander! They sunk our subs!" One minion cried.

"No doubt the work of those three who decimated the patrols before, yes..." Commander spoke calmly, stroking his chin.

"W-Where were you sir?! We could have stopped them, but if you hadn't-" A shot to the head silenced the minion's doubts.

"Do not doubt me, my troops. This... is only a minor setback, yes..."

Elsewhere, the trio had returned back to the base, Daisy naturally ecstatic of a job well done.

"Wa-hoo! Bob-Ombs in bubbles? Nice one, Rosie!"

"Yes, it was a rather remarkable way of dispatching our enemies' transport. But Peach and myself noticed something odd." Rosalina's mask floated off her face, hovering into her hands.

"What was it?"

"Commander wasn't at the camp." Peach hopped out of the water, her mask opening. "I thought he would be a lot more careful after we got rid of his patrols before."

"So you think he's up to something?" Daisy took off her mask, her red eyes changing to blue.

"When isn't he? Seeing he was Emperor's second in command, I'm sure he's also learned the fiend's tricks..." Peach checked the time on the clocks. "It's almost time... Let's get the map." The three headed back to the secure room, taking the map. And just as they were leaving the room...

"Oh, wait... Rosalina, can you get the key?"

Almost immediately the three exited the base, map and key in hand, as they swam around the island, towards Sirena Beach. At this time of night, there shouldn't be any people... or Piantas... or (hopefully not) Gagos. They surfaced just near the hotel's shores, and hid themselves behind some rocks. Eclipse took out the map and observed it once more.

"So, Eclipse... Where is it?"

"It appears to be a little distance west of this hotel - not far from where we are."

"Maybe it's underwater... Eclipse, you take 666 below and search for any cave entrances. I'll check the surface."

"Keep in contact, girls. Let's go!" 666's fins twitched as she and Eclipse dived underwater, while 777 checked above. Some time passed, and 777 calls out to the others... "666, Eclipse, did you find anything yet?"

"We think we've have got something, 777! We'll let you know if this is the cave."

"Got it. 777, out." Her communicator closed when she heard a noise around the corner.

"W-Woah! She found me, sir! R-Retreating no-" A blast from 777's guns exploded the spy into bits - but 777 was worried.

"Blast!" 777 opened her com-link. 666 was calling in.

"Good news, 777! This is definitely the cave we're looking for!"

"And I've got bad, news: Commander knows where we are!" She looks outward. A swarm of Gago troops, led by Commander was on the approach. 777 jumps into the water... only to find that the troops were already diving in. She activated her propulsion system, and tracked down 666 and Eclipse, who were already near the cave.

"Go! Go inside now!" As the three swam inside, they see the Gagos gathering outside.

And then she had an idea...

"Eclipse, close off this cave entrance!"

"What?! But 777, it could cause a cave-in!"

"Do it! Hurry!"

Eclipse readied another Magic Torpedo. The Gagos readied their weapons.

She took aim. Commander was getting closer.

"Get them!" Commander yelled. One shot was all she needed.

The blast crumbled the rocks, blocking the cave entrance. The three were now trapped in the darkness of the underwater cave. Eclipse uses her wand to light the way once more.

"Huh... Thank you."

"Y...You are welcome."

"Whadaya know! It didn't cave in!"

"Let's move onward, everyone. This tunnel should lead upwards..." Soon enough, they were reaching the surface - but to 777's surprise, she could see light. "This can't be right... This cave was buried under tons of rock!"

And as they surfaced, they found out the real answer... "Woah! What is this?!" 666 exclaimed.

The bright light was coming from one of the walls of the cave. The three headed towards the source of the light, which was obstructed by some rocks. Eclipse readies a Magic Missile, and a few choice shots cleared the rocks...

"No to repeat myself, but... What is this?!" 666 cried out. In front of them was a large glowing door. The trio walked carefully towards it and observed its appearance. "Hey girls... Don't these markings look familiar to you? Eclipse, give me the key!" Eclipse tosses the key to 666 - the key which had opened the box from the sunken ship. It just so happens that the door shares the same decorations. 666 pokes at a few spots of the door. "What? No keyhole?! What kind of silly door is this?!"

"I think I know..." 777 was behind 666 and Eclipse, pondering about the door. "666, give me the key."

"Okay. What, do you have an idea?"

As 777 approaches the door... "Selena's letter asked to keep the key safe, for it opens more than just the box... And in the Captain's diary, he asked only my mother to open it, so..." She taps the key on the door, which shines and rumbles the cave.

The door slowly opens.

"Oh, I understand! Only those in your family can use these objects!" Eclipse added.

"Why do I have a feeling we're going to see more complicated versions of this?" 666 groaned as the three walked in the now revealed chamber...

It was vast and empty - and the only source of light was bathing in the middle of the room.

And nothing was there.

"WHAT. We came all this way for nothing?!" 666 cried, pulling her hair.

"Not necessarily. Look at this." Eclipse had found some pieces of paper, showing them to 666 and 777.

"Huh.. H-hey! These are the missing pages!"

"Of what?"

"The Captain's diary! Let me read it..."

... This must be the place. Pearl was a little frightened of the huge and mostly dark cave. I kept her by my side, as we came across a massive door! It had the same markings as the key and the box... Knowing only those in Pearl's family can open it, I asked her to open the door. She was still scared, so I helped her out. Only a single touch of her hand to the key to the door should open it...

... I was going to leave the box here according to Selena's wishes. But I had a second thought... It would be too easy for any evil ones to try and find this here... I've got to go somewhere else...

"Wait, that's it?" 777 asked.

"Hold on! There's more on the back!"

To the next generations of 777...

I see now that you have decided to seek the biggest secret in your legacy...

The Platinum Orb.

I have no idea when this cave was made, but judging from the damage, it was a very long time ago... And that's what worries me; I was going to leave it here, but I thought it would be too easy for the dark ones to find it.

And so I have decided to hide it somewhere else on this very island. Somewhere much deeper and more hidden than anywhere on this island. There is a map of this island here, which will show you where to go next.

I wish you good luck in finding this secret - and I dearly hope you protect it well.

Sincerely,

Captain Straitdover

P.S. I also hope you have patience, seeing as your first clue has lead to another one...

"Well, that's strangely savvy, Captain. Clues that lead to more clues. Yep, this is an adventure alright." 666 fans herself using the map left there.

"I guess this is everything. Shall  we head back, 777?" Eclipse asks.

"Let's head back to base. We'll have to scan this map..." But as 777 was heading towards the exit...

A large crash breaks down a wall near the door, making the trio drop the papers.

"Knock-knock!" Commander's voice booms, as he and a group of Gago Minions enter the chamber.

"How did you get in here?!" 777 readies her sword.

"We simply dug in, Emperor's Bane. Or, 777, was it? Yes! I see you've found a clue to the Platinum Orb's location. Give it to me, and nobody gets hurt."

666 scoffs, showing her claws. "Pssh! That is such a load of bull-"

"-Show us the clue! Now!" A rash minion suddenly shoots at them. The team dodges the projectile and it bounces off the walls.

"Grrgh! You fool! Don't shoot your weapons in here; you're might cause a..."

CRASH! A large boulder happens to crush the minion who shot first - a shower of rocks follows.

"...cave-in. Everyone, retreat!" Commander and the other Gagos run out the cave an into the underwater tunnel.

"Hurry up girls! Let's get outta here!" 777 and the others had reached the outside of the chamber, until 666 suddenly runs back in. "Wait, where are you going!"

"We forgot the clues, 777! I'll get it!" 666 dodges the falling rocks and swiftly picks up the papers. And as 666 reached almost halfway - a large boulder hits her, trapping her under its weight.

"Daisy!! No!" 777 screams, as Eclipse readies her wand.

After a few moments of intense concentration, she lets out a massive wave, which stops the falling rocks in midair. Eclipse floats towards 666 and uses her wand again to lift the rock off her body...

"Are you okay?" Eclipse lifts up 666, who lets out a small cough.

"Yeah, Rosie, I'm alright..." She mutters, her hand grasping the important clues tightly.

As they reached the exit of the chamber, Eclipse felt herself becoming weak, the frozen rocks starting to move - and fall. 777 uses her sword to bat away and cut most of the falling rocks. 666 helps Eclipse along along, pushing herself just barely out of the way of the falling rocks, which land with a loud crash. The chamber's glowing door dimmed out, destroyed by the cave-in.

But it was not over yet.

To the team's horror, they hear the entrance to the underwater tunnel cracking.

"Hurry, outside!" 777 yells, helping 666 carry Eclipse through the underwater tunnel, but as they swim onwards, the tunnel's darkness overwhelms them...

"Oh no, it's getting too dark... Eclipse, we need your light!" 777 tries to wake up Eclipse, who is almost passing out.

"I... I can't..."

"C'mon, Rosie! You can do it!" 666 picks up Eclipse's wand and puts it in her weakened hand - 666 and 777 join their hands alongside it.

"We'll help you, Eclipse... Let's get out of here!"

"O-Okay!"

777 and 666 concentrate their own magic to aid Eclipse. (You do know that they could use magic, right?) The dim light from her wand now shined brightly, allowing the team to barely escape the collapsing tunnel.

They burst outside, and the tunnel was blocked off once again. Eclipse's grip on the wand released and she felt herself passing out...

"Hold on... Listen to me. Don't pass out on me! Eclipse?" 777 shook Eclipse's shoulders.

"Rosie!!" 666's cries echoed as Eclipse blacked out...

A few hours later, Rosalina found herself in a large bed. She was back in the base, and changed back into her regular clothes. The base was quiet, aside from the humming of the machinery, and the water splashing in the lake.

Rosalina adjusted her eyes and tried to sit up, but she was too tired. She soon heard a voice...

"Rosalina? It's me..."

"Uuuhh... Oh... Hello, Peach." Rosalina smiled alongside Peach.

"Are you feeling alright?"

"I-I think so. Ugh... I am still tired, though.. D... Did we get the clues?"

"Yes. I've cross-referenced the map while you were asleep."

"Okay... That is good... Wait... Daisy... Where is she?"  Rosalina once again struggled to get up, but fell back onto the bed. Peach sat at her side on the bed, gently patting her shoulder.

"Don't worry. Daisy's okay. She wants to say thank you when you've recovered by tomorrow."

"I... I see. Huh?" Rosalina was lightly startled when Peach leaned in for a gentle hug.

"And this is from me... Thanks for saving Daisy. You really were a great help in this mission." Peach let her hug loose and stood up. "Now, it's nearly midnight, and Daisy and myself will bunk in with you soon. Get some rest, okay? We're heading for Noki Bay tomorrow."

Rosalina nodded as she lay back on the bed and closed her eyes...

Morning came along soon as Rosalina began to wake up - and the first thing she saw was a rather odd sight; Daisy was sleeping close to Rosalina's body, her arm wrapped around her belly, one leg straddling Rosalina's thigh.

And just as she was trying to make sense of this, Daisy woke up. "Mmm... Good morning, Rosie"

"Uh... Good morning, Daisy."

Daisy let loose of her grip and scooted closer.

A little kiss on the cheek was enough to make Rosalina blush.

"Aahh! D-Daisy? What was that for?"

"You slept rather early since you were very tired... So you didn't give me the chance to thank you! Hehee!" Daisy fervently giggled watching Rosalina blush. "So, here goes... Thanks, Rosie, for saving my butt back there."

"Y... You are most welcome, my friend." Rosalina smiled, and she felt enough strength to sit up on the bed. "Where's Peach?"

"She's bringing breakfast from up in the mansion. She told me to look after you here..." Rosalina noticed that Daisy was still playfully cuddling her.

"Um, I think I am feeling better now, Daisy." She hopped out of the bed, Daisy following alongside her. "Let's go meet Peach outside."

"Alright then, Rosie! I'm feeling hungry anyway!"

Just as they were heading towards the lift, they see Peach descending - with a table of food. "Scrambled Omelette Meals, anyone?"

Not long after breakfast, they were already getting ready for their next destination. "So, where are we going, this time?" Daisy asks.

"We're heading for Noki Bay, this time. I'm sure the locals know a thing or two about the Captain's clues..."

Meanwhile, at the Gago Camp...

"That couldn't have been a more fantastic failu-" A shot to the Gago Minion's head silenced him. The other minion put down his gun.

"Ugh... Thank you, Minion." Commander groaned as he stood up. "Yes, it was a failure, but the fool did not consider this... I understand one of you managed to see the map in the midst of the chaos?"

A minion stood forward. "Yes, Commander. I drew it up from memory when 777 dropped it." He splayed a paper on the table. On it was a sketch of Isle Delfino - with a mark on Noki Bay's location.

"Excellent! And that is where you will go! Follow the trio carefully, and gather more information... I want to find that Orb!"

Another minion stood forward. "Uh, sir... Maybe I can help."

"Ah, yes. The team I sent around the island yesterday. What do you have for me?"

"You mentioned Noki Bay, sir. You see, there's some people that lives there..."

"Aha! I see now! We take Noki Bay and squeeze every last drop of info from their leader! Ha-ha-ha-ha! Brilliant idea, Minion!"

"But, I didn't say anything about-"

"Enough chatter. Gather the troops. We raid Noki Bay today!" Commander triumphantly pointed upward, laughing his evil laugh once more...

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"Yes, that's where we're heading next: Sirena Beach - Specifically under the hotel." Peach searched through a map of the island in its current state.

"But, how? We can't just waltz in and say 'Hi! Can we dig a huge hole in your hotel floor? Thanks!'" Daisy stood alongside Peach, checking out the map, still fooling about in her crass sarcasm.

"We will not have to dig at all, Daisy..." Rosalina pointed out on the old map. "There seems to be another route into the cave."

"So we have to go find a different cave to find yet another cave inside? Riiiight..."

"She's correct, Daisy." Peach trailed her finger on the hidden route. "We'll check it out tonight, and we'll make sure the Gagos won't be following us. And to do that..." She pointed on the screen - at the location where the submarines were docked.

A while later, the three had exited the base, all disguised of course.

"Alright, enlighten me, 777. How exactly are we going to blow up these submarines without being seen?

"Just stick with what I told you, 666... Let's go everyone!"

"Here, take this..." Eclipse hands 666 a bubble - with a Bob-Omb inside. 666 splits up from the others as 777 and Eclipse floated a small distance away from the subs. A camp was being set up near where the subs were docked, and the Gagos were moving about, getting ready for another scouting mission.

"Hey, buddy... Any idea if we're going to see those three girls again?" said one minion to another.

"No idea, but Commander said that if we see them-" His sentence was interrupted by a sudden noise. A big explosion had set off on a beach far around the corner. The scouts picked up their weapons and all of them ran off towards the explosion. Meanwhile, 777 and Eclipse swim to the bottom of the subs - more Bob-Omb Bubbles in hand... 666 returns, gives a thumbs-up, and the three retreat away from the camp.

And just as the Gagos returned to their camp...

... The submarines, including Commander's main one, were all sunk. And Commander had just arrived at the scene.

"Oh no! Commander! They sunk our subs!" One minion cried.

"No doubt the work of those three who decimated the patrols before, yes..." Commander spoke calmly, stroking his chin.

"W-Where were you sir?! We could have stopped them, but if you hadn't-" A shot to the head silenced the minion's doubts.

"Do not doubt me, my troops. This... is only a minor setback, yes..."

Elsewhere, the trio had returned back to the base, Daisy naturally ecstatic of a job well done.

"Wa-hoo! Bob-Ombs in bubbles? Nice one, Rosie!"

"Yes, it was a rather remarkable way of dispatching our enemies' transport. But Peach and myself noticed something odd." Rosalina's mask floated off her face, hovering into her hands.

"What was it?"

"Commander wasn't at the camp." Peach hopped out of the water, her mask opening. "I thought he would be a lot more careful after we got rid of his patrols before."

"So you think he's up to something?" Daisy took off her mask, her red eyes changing to blue.

"When isn't he? Seeing he was Emperor's second in command, I'm sure he's also learned the fiend's tricks..." Peach checked the time on the clocks. "It's almost time... Let's get the map." The three headed back to the secure room, taking the map. And just as they were leaving the room...

"Oh, wait... Rosalina, can you get the key?"

Almost immediately the three exited the base, map and key in hand, as they swam around the island, towards Sirena Beach. At this time of night, there shouldn't be any people... or Piantas... or (hopefully not) Gagos. They surfaced just near the hotel's shores, and hid themselves behind some rocks. Eclipse took out the map and observed it once more.

"So, Eclipse... Where is it?"

"It appears to be a little distance west of this hotel - not far from where we are."

"Maybe it's underwater... Eclipse, you take 666 below and search for any cave entrances. I'll check the surface."

"Keep in contact, girls. Let's go!" 666's fins twitched as she and Eclipse dived underwater, while 777 checked above. Some time passed, and 777 calls out to the others... "666, Eclipse, did you find anything yet?"

"We think we've have got something, 777! We'll let you know if this is the cave."

"Got it. 777, out." Her communicator closed when she heard a noise around the corner.

"W-Woah! She found me, sir! R-Retreating no-" A blast from 777's guns exploded the spy into bits - but 777 was worried.

"Blast!" 777 opened her com-link. 666 was calling in.

"Good news, 777! This is definitely the cave we're looking for!"

"And I've got bad, news: Commander knows where we are!" She looks outward. A swarm of Gago troops, led by Commander was on the approach. 777 jumps into the water... only to find that the troops were already diving in. She activated her propulsion system, and tracked down 666 and Eclipse, who were already near the cave.

"Go! Go inside now!" As the three swam inside, they see the Gagos gathering outside.

And then she had an idea...

"Eclipse, close off this cave entrance!"

"What?! But 777, it could cause a cave-in!"

"Do it! Hurry!"

Eclipse readied another Magic Torpedo. The Gagos readied their weapons.

She took aim. Commander was getting closer.

"Get them!" Commander yelled. One shot was all she needed.

The blast crumbled the rocks, blocking the cave entrance. The three were now trapped in the darkness of the underwater cave. Eclipse uses her wand to light the way once more.

"Huh... Thank you."

"Y...You are welcome."

"Whadaya know! It didn't cave in!"

"Let's move onward, everyone. This tunnel should lead upwards..." Soon enough, they were reaching the surface - but to 777's surprise, she could see light. "This can't be right... This cave was buried under tons of rock!"

And as they surfaced, they found out the real answer... "Woah! What is this?!" 666 exclaimed.

The bright light was coming from one of the walls of the cave. The three headed towards the source of the light, which was obstructed by some rocks. Eclipse readies a Magic Missile, and a few choice shots cleared the rocks...

"No to repeat myself, but... What is this?!" 666 cried out. In front of them was a large glowing door. The trio walked carefully towards it and observed its appearance. "Hey girls... Don't these markings look familiar to you? Eclipse, give me the key!" Eclipse tosses the key to 666 - the key which had opened the box from the sunken ship. It just so happens that the door shares the same decorations. 666 pokes at a few spots of the door. "What? No keyhole?! What kind of silly door is this?!"

"I think I know..." 777 was behind 666 and Eclipse, pondering about the door. "666, give me the key."

"Okay. What, do you have an idea?"

As 777 approaches the door... "Selena's letter asked to keep the key safe, for it opens more than just the box... And in the Captain's diary, he asked only my mother to open it, so..." She taps the key on the door, which shines and rumbles the cave.

The door slowly opens.

"Oh, I understand! Only those in your family can use these objects!" Eclipse added.

"Why do I have a feeling we're going to see more complicated versions of this?" 666 groaned as the three walked in the now revealed chamber...

It was vast and empty - and the only source of light was bathing in the middle of the room.

And nothing was there.

"WHAT. We came all this way for nothing?!" 666 cried, pulling her hair.

"Not necessarily. Look at this." Eclipse had found some pieces of paper, showing them to 666 and 777.

"Huh.. H-hey! These are the missing pages!"

"Of what?"

"The Captain's diary! Let me read it..."

... This must be the place. Pearl was a little frightened of the huge and mostly dark cave. I kept her by my side, as we came across a massive door! It had the same markings as the key and the box... Knowing only those in Pearl's family can open it, I asked her to open the door. She was still scared, so I helped her out. Only a single touch of her hand to the key to the door should open it...

... I was going to leave the box here according to Selena's wishes. But I had a second thought... It would be too easy for any evil ones to try and find this here... I've got to go somewhere else...

"Wait, that's it?" 777 asked.

"Hold on! There's more on the back!"

To the next generations of 777...

I see now that you have decided to seek the biggest secret in your legacy...

The Platinum Orb.

I have no idea when this cave was made, but judging from the damage, it was a very long time ago... And that's what worries me; I was going to leave it here, but I thought it would be too easy for the dark ones to find it.

And so I have decided to hide it somewhere else on this very island. Somewhere much deeper and more hidden than anywhere on this island. There is a map of this island here, which will show you where to go next.

I wish you good luck in finding this secret - and I dearly hope you protect it well.

Sincerely,

Captain Straitdover

P.S. I also hope you have patience, seeing as your first clue has lead to another one...

"Well, that's strangely savvy, Captain. Clues that lead to more clues. Yep, this is an adventure alright." 666 fans herself using the map left there.

"I guess this is everything. Shall  we head back, 777?" Eclipse asks.

"Let's head back to base. We'll have to scan this map..." But as 777 was heading towards the exit...

A large crash breaks down a wall near the door, making the trio drop the papers.

"Knock-knock!" Commander's voice booms, as he and a group of Gago Minions enter the chamber.

"How did you get in here?!" 777 readies her sword.

"We simply dug in, Emperor's Bane. Or, 777, was it? Yes! I see you've found a clue to the Platinum Orb's location. Give it to me, and nobody gets hurt."

666 scoffs, showing her claws. "Pssh! That is such a load of bull-"

"-Show us the clue! Now!" A rash minion suddenly shoots at them. The team dodges the projectile and it bounces off the walls.

"Grrgh! You fool! Don't shoot your weapons in here; you're might cause a..."

CRASH! A large boulder happens to crush the minion who shot first - a shower of rocks follows.

"...cave-in. Everyone, retreat!" Commander and the other Gagos run out the cave an into the underwater tunnel.

"Hurry up girls! Let's get outta here!" 777 and the others had reached the outside of the chamber, until 666 suddenly runs back in. "Wait, where are you going!"

"We forgot the clues, 777! I'll get it!" 666 dodges the falling rocks and swiftly picks up the papers. And as 666 reached almost halfway - a large boulder hits her, trapping her under its weight.

"Daisy!! No!" 777 screams, as Eclipse readies her wand.

After a few moments of intense concentration, she lets out a massive wave, which stops the falling rocks in midair. Eclipse floats towards 666 and uses her wand again to lift the rock off her body...

"Are you okay?" Eclipse lifts up 666, who lets out a small cough.

"Yeah, Rosie, I'm alright..." She mutters, her hand grasping the important clues tightly.

As they reached the exit of the chamber, Eclipse felt herself becoming weak, the frozen rocks starting to move - and fall. 777 uses her sword to bat away and cut most of the falling rocks. 666 helps Eclipse along along, pushing herself just barely out of the way of the falling rocks, which land with a loud crash. The chamber's glowing door dimmed out, destroyed by the cave-in.

But it was not over yet.

To the team's horror, they hear the entrance to the underwater tunnel cracking.

"Hurry, outside!" 777 yells, helping 666 carry Eclipse through the underwater tunnel, but as they swim onwards, the tunnel's darkness overwhelms them...

"Oh no, it's getting too dark... Eclipse, we need your light!" 777 tries to wake up Eclipse, who is almost passing out.

"I... I can't..."

"C'mon, Rosie! You can do it!" 666 picks up Eclipse's wand and puts it in her weakened hand - 666 and 777 join their hands alongside it.

"We'll help you, Eclipse... Let's get out of here!"

"O-Okay!"

777 and 666 concentrate their own magic to aid Eclipse. (You do know that they could use magic, right?) The dim light from her wand now shined brightly, allowing the team to barely escape the collapsing tunnel.

They burst outside, and the tunnel was blocked off once again. Eclipse's grip on the wand released and she felt herself passing out...

"Hold on... Listen to me. Don't pass out on me! Eclipse?" 777 shook Eclipse's shoulders.

"Rosie!!" 666's cries echoed as Eclipse blacked out...

A few hours later, Rosalina found herself in a large bed. She was back in the base, and changed back into her regular clothes. The base was quiet, aside from the humming of the machinery, and the water splashing in the lake.

Rosalina adjusted her eyes and tried to sit up, but she was too tired. She soon heard a voice...

"Rosalina? It's me..."

"Uuuhh... Oh... Hello, Peach." Rosalina smiled alongside Peach.

"Are you feeling alright?"

"I-I think so. Ugh... I am still tired, though.. D... Did we get the clues?"

"Yes. I've cross-referenced the map while you were asleep."

"Okay... That is good... Wait... Daisy... Where is she?"  Rosalina once again struggled to get up, but fell back onto the bed. Peach sat at her side on the bed, gently patting her shoulder.

"Don't worry. Daisy's okay. She wants to say thank you when you've recovered by tomorrow."

"I... I see. Huh?" Rosalina was lightly startled when Peach leaned in for a gentle hug.

"And this is from me... Thanks for saving Daisy. You really were a great help in this mission." Peach let her hug loose and stood up. "Now, it's nearly midnight, and Daisy and myself will bunk in with you soon. Get some rest, okay? We're heading for Noki Bay tomorrow."

Rosalina nodded as she lay back on the bed and closed her eyes...

Morning came along soon as Rosalina began to wake up - and the first thing she saw was a rather odd sight; Daisy was sleeping close to Rosalina's body, her arm wrapped around her belly, one leg straddling Rosalina's thigh.

And just as she was trying to make sense of this, Daisy woke up. "Mmm... Good morning, Rosie"

"Uh... Good morning, Daisy."

Daisy let loose of her grip and scooted closer.

A little kiss on the cheek was enough to make Rosalina blush.

"Aahh! D-Daisy? What was that for?"

"You slept rather early since you were very tired... So you didn't give me the chance to thank you! Hehee!" Daisy fervently giggled watching Rosalina blush. "So, here goes... Thanks, Rosie, for saving my butt back there."

"Y... You are most welcome, my friend." Rosalina smiled, and she felt enough strength to sit up on the bed. "Where's Peach?"

"She's bringing breakfast from up in the mansion. She told me to look after you here..." Rosalina noticed that Daisy was still playfully cuddling her.

"Um, I think I am feeling better now, Daisy." She hopped out of the bed, Daisy following alongside her. "Let's go meet Peach outside."

"Alright then, Rosie! I'm feeling hungry anyway!"

Just as they were heading towards the lift, they see Peach descending - with a table of food. "Scrambled Omelette Meals, anyone?"

Not long after breakfast, they were already getting ready for their next destination. "So, where are we going, this time?" Daisy asks.

"We're heading for Noki Bay, this time. I'm sure the locals know a thing or two about the Captain's clues..."

Meanwhile, at the Gago Camp...

"That couldn't have been a more fantastic failu-" A shot to the Gago Minion's head silenced him. The other minion put down his gun.

"Ugh... Thank you, Minion." Commander groaned as he stood up. "Yes, it was a failure, but the fool did not consider this... I understand one of you managed to see the map in the midst of the chaos?"

A minion stood forward. "Yes, Commander. I drew it up from memory when 777 dropped it." He splayed a paper on the table. On it was a sketch of Isle Delfino - with a mark on Noki Bay's location.

"Excellent! And that is where you will go! Follow the trio carefully, and gather more information... I want to find that Orb!"

Another minion stood forward. "Uh, sir... Maybe I can help."

"Ah, yes. The team I sent around the island yesterday. What do you have for me?"

"You mentioned Noki Bay, sir. You see, there's some people that lives there..."

"Aha! I see now! We take Noki Bay and squeeze every last drop of info from their leader! Ha-ha-ha-ha! Brilliant idea, Minion!"

"But, I didn't say anything about-"

"Enough chatter. Gather the troops. We raid Noki Bay today!" Commander triumphantly pointed upward, laughing his evil laugh once more...