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HELLO! people of all kinds! OKAY! BEFORE ANYONE MAKES ANY ASSUMPTIONS I SHOULD PROBABLY JUST SAY THAT THIS IS NOT THE FINAL CHAPTER OF THE GAME!!! Just... read on and I'll explain at the end. I'm just telling you this so that no one will assume that the final boss is just a hand coming out of the mirror...
HERE WE GO!

Previously, Mario and Co. had just collected the final Seal Shard from the Vlaggy Steppe but through an unfortunate chain of events, Melaravox finally managed to capture Princess Peach and is now heading to Martienus’ Palace to finally release his true body.
We now meet Mario, Co. and Invest T. Gate outside of the Vlaggy Steppe where they meet up with Edolan who seems happy to see them (assuming that everything went well):
“So! How did it go? Did you collect the final Seal Shard at last!?”
Robby scratches his head “Eh... yeah but now we’ve got even bigger problems...”
Invest T. then steps forward “Edolon old friend! Sorry to be so quick about this but Melaravox now has Peach and so it’s only a matter of time until he unleashes his wrath unto the world.”
Edolon then has a bit of a moment “INVEST T. GATE???!!! IT’S SO GOOD TO SEE YOU OLD CHAP!!!”
Guss T. then interrupts reminding him “I know how you feel but now is not the time! Did you hear anything else that my dad just said to you!?”
Edolon apologises “Sorry about that, you know how I am... Anyway, on the more serious note, you really need to get over there to that palace and stop Melaravox ASAP!!!”
Kammilia then wonders “Wait, if the palace belongs to Martienus then what would be there that Melaravox needs so much?”
Senieka explains: “The palace did not belong to Martienus; it was merely a palace built in honour of Martienus after the Battle of Talon. I can’t be certain of what buissness he holds there but I have reason to believe that it’s the location of the device needed for him to free himself.”
“Listen, you should get over to that palace as quickly as you can! I do however suggest you make some preparations such as items before going there: you never know how long you could be in there or what might go down...” Invest T. Gate suggests.
“Right! The palace is located east of Mortal Moor: just follow the path okay? Me and Invest T. here will head to the Mechanism Ruins to see if we can try and find a link to all of this somehow!” Edolan adds.
“Good luck out there Guss T., we’re counting on you” Invest T. wishes them luck.
“Don’t worry!” Guss T. says determinedly “We’re gonna stop that evil hunk a’ junk for sure!”
With that, Edolon and Invest T. Gate set off to the Mechansim Ruins while Mario and Co. set off to the Martienus Palace.
However, along the way to the palace in east Mortal Moor, the group soon find that various Mandite enemies have begun swarming the area and so Mario and hurry to the palace, battling some along the way.
But as they’re approaching the palace, the group run into a familiar face once AGAIN! It’s Beatbean...
Robby wonders what he’s doing here as usual “What the?! Beatbean!? What are you doing here? Can’t you see this place is under attack?!”
“That’s exactly why I’m here!” Beatbean answers “After our last sorry encounter, I decided I wanted to find out a thing or two about what the heck you’re actually trying to do on your so called “journey”!
“Urgh! We don’t have time to explain! We just need to stop the Mechanism Mirror from destroying us all! Okay? I’ll tell you later when it’s all done!” Robby and Co. then rush forward to the palace, although this angers Beatbean:
“Huh? NO ONE JUST WALKS OFF LIKE THAT FROM ME!!! ... Ergh... why am I even still at this... hmmm... that mirror he was talking about... it reminds me of that place... yeah! That place!” Beatbean then rushes in the opposite direction to the place looking as if he has a plan of sorts...
Back with Mario and Co., they instantly rush into the palace only to see that it too is swarming with Mandite enemies.
“What the heck be goin’ on er’?” Bloop-Beard openly asks.
A man then walks in from the side explaining “I am zee caretaker of zis fine palace since it’s quite a spot for tourists but... all of a sudden, zeeze flying robots began attacking everyone from out of nowhere! I have no idea vhy or anything!”
Senieka then suspects “They must be trying to hold the place down... Melaravox must’ve known we’d be here”.
“Do we even know where we’re going?” Torges brings up.
The caretaker then points to a large door underneath the staircase of the foyer but strangely, 4 blue mechanical chains have been strapped over the door so that it can’t be opened. The caretaker then tells them: “Zee robots! Zay sealed zat door very tight with their chains, non? But I don’t understand vhy!? Zat room behind zee door is completely empty!”
Kammilia then suspects “The Mandites must be hiding something behind there then”.
Fizz then looks at the chains and being an electrician herself adds up “Theze chainz are a bit like electrical wirez, but they have a strange Mandite energy flowing through them... However, theze chainz also seem to be connected to other areas of the palace which must be there source! Zo we zhould follow the chainz which will then take uz to the zource of their energy which we can then destroy!”
Mario and Co. agree and so they begin exploring the ancient palace in search of the energy sources, following the wires and using all of Mario’s party members to get around. There’s a generator at each corner of the palace (all on different floors) and can be destroyed by overpowering them with Fizz’s ability. There are also many civilian-tourists in the castle who are under attack from the Mandites and will give Mario useful items for saving them. Once all 4 generators are destroyed, Mario and Co. head back to the main room to see that the chains are now all gone and thus they can pass on through the door. However, just as the caretaker said; the room is completely empty, no light or anything.
“Check for a hidden switch or something: There has to be a reason Melaravox didn’t want us to get this far” Senieka searches the room.
After searching enough, they eventually find a hidden switch using Cocaknown’s ability which then causes the wall infront of them to open up revealing an elevator!
“So this is what they were hiding...” Cocoknown thinks “But where could it possibly lead?”
“Only one way to find out!” Torges nudges and so the group hope in the elevator and are slowly taken down into the depths of the castle...
Once the elevator opens, Mario and Co. come out in an area underneath the castle which has strange blue crystals which illuminate the area.
“What be this place? I was expecting some sorta’ robot base?” Bloop-beard confuses.
Senieka then looks around “Could this be... Crystal Caverns? I thought it was only a myth”.
Abruptly, Mario gets a call from Edolon on his V.3DS:
“Hello there! How goes the mission?”
“Eh... okay so far but we appear to be in a strange underground cavern of these weird blue crystals” Robby sums up.
“I see...” Edolon thinks for a moment “Hmmm, the V.3DS seems to be detecting large amounts of Mandite energy and those crystals seem to be the very source of it! It’s like it contains the Mandite life force itself! Astonishing! I’ll call you back if anything interesting happens. No joke this time by the way; I’m getting serious now so eh... Rock on in those caverns right! ... that right there... was horrible... BYE!!!”
“He’s right, that was a horrible joke” Torges chuckles.
“I’m just wondering why a Mandite-linked area is built right underneath the palace built in honour of their worst enemy: Martienus” Cocoknown wonders but Senieka reminds them to stay focused:
“Come on! Whatever this place is, it has to be where Melaravox is residing so we need to find before he can use Princess Peach to free himself from the mirror!”
With that, the group get ready to explore the strange Crystal Caverns. But meanwhile, deep within these very caverns is Melaravox in his lair but his cape is torn and his skin rusting... strangely, tubes containing Mandite bodies and trays containing samples of the Mandite crystals are all set up around the room.
Melaravox then asks one of his minions “So, are all the samples set up?”
The minion answers “Yes sir! The Mandite bodies and rock samples are all in place!”
“Good” Melaravox then turns to the pedestal at the back of the room “Now! Begin the extraction device!”
The minion then presses a switch which turns on a machine with Peach lying in the centre and the machine appears to be absorbing her energy.
“I sincerely apologise for what I am about to both start and finish...” Melaravox says as he stares at Peach...
Back with Mario and Co. who are making their way through the Crystal Caverns battling powerful Mandite enemies along the way. At one point they even have to make their way through a huge dark maze! But eventually they come into a room where they are randomly welcomed in by a Mandite:
“WELCOME LIVING ORGANISMS!!! I’m your nameless host and welcome to the 01101th Trivia Quiz!”
“What the? Wasn’t expecting this!” Kammilia is surprised.
“This is just a stupid distraction!” Senieka grunts.
“LET’S BEGIN!!!”

[Minigame: 01101th Trivia Quiz]
This is quite a basic minigame really: You’re up against 3 other Mandites in a competition at answering questions to do with the Mandites themselves. Here are the 8 questions he will ask you:
Where are we right now? (Crystal Caverns)
What came first: The palace above or the Caverns below? (The Caverns)
How was Martienus’ appearance described as by eye witnesses during after the Battle of Talon? (A fat plumber)
Why did Melaravox capture Princess Peach? (Because it’s fate)
What created the Seal Shards and The Mechanism Mirror? (Time)
What number question is this? (6)
How did Melaravox become the leader of the Mandites? (The first Mandites awaited his return)
What will happen in the future? (The past...)
You need to get at least 5 questions correct to pass, if not then you’ll be faced with an miniboss against the 3 Mandites who were partaking in the quiz. (As always, this minigame can be replayed in the Gaming Tent, only the questions are about the general game).

“And the winner of the quiz is... MARTIENUS!!!” the nameless host exclaims.
“Why do they keep calling you Martienus? It’s not like your were there at the Battle of Talon right?” Guss T. tries to make sense of it.
Anyway, the Mandites then disappear allowing Mario and Co. to press onwards until eventually; they reach the final area of Crystal Caverns where Melaravox’s Lair is...
The group enter the final room where they confront Melaravox: “At long last you come... I have long awaited this moment... And at last it shall occur!”
“Melaravox! You won’t get away with this! We WILL stop you no matter what it takes!” Senieka stands strong.
Melaravox laughs “Arhaha!!! Don’t even try to act like you can stop me now! What must be done MUST BE DONE!!!” Melaravox then attacks thus starting a short battle.
(Melaravox has very low HP due to the damage he took in the previous battle. Also, no Edolan tattle this time)
After the battle, Melaravox’s body starts to malfunction with electric sparks popping out and mini explosions until the Mechanism Mirror then discards its body causing the body to fall to the floor and then transform back into Edolan’s other colleague: Tedward, however, he’s unconscious.
The Mechansim Mirror then proclaims “NOW! IT IS FINALLY TIME!!!” and then floats over to the pedestal ready to receive its true form.
Senieka then shouts “Hurry! The Seal Shards! Seal the mirror before it’s too late!”
Mario then quickly pulls out the 7 Seal Shards ready to use them but then, The Mechanism Mirror quickly turns around and creates a big blast knocking Mario and Co. backwards.
“HOW MANY TIMES MUST I TELL YOU!? YOU CAN’T STOP ME!!!” The Mechanism Mirror then clicks into the ring-shaped pedestal...
“NO!!!” Senieka screams.
Suddenly, the mirror begins swirling up like a portal, faster and faster!

“Quick! The Seal Shards!” Cocoknown reminds Mario in which Mario quickly pulls out the 7 Seal Shards again I which they all create a spinning circle which swiftly zooms over to seal the mirror for good but then... suddenly, before the Seal can be placed on the mirror, a huge robotic hand quickly charges out from the portal but only the hand since the Seal Shards are keeping the rest of the body on the other side of the mirror.
“Iz- iz that M-Melaravox?!” Fizz shakes.
“Now what do we do?” Robby yells.
Senieka then holds out her blade and says “There’s only one thing we can do! We need to battle it while the Seal Shards hold off the rest of its body!”
Mario then gets into battle position and with that begins the battle against Mario, Co. and Melaravox’s... hand...
Tattle: OH SNAP! So that hunk a’ junk did escape in the end huh? Alright don’t waste any time here! Just smash that thing to it bits! HP is 80, ATK is 10 and DEF is 3! Oh, and Invest T. Gate said “Hi” by the way.
After the battle, Melaravox’s hand is knocked back inside the mirror and so the Seal is finally set upon it...
A moment of silence occurs with everyone wondering if it’s finally over...
“We did it...YES! We did it!!!” Guss T. celebrates in which everyone else follows along.
“I’m just glad I didn’t have to see that things full true form!” Robby wipes the sweat from his head.
Mario then goes over to help Peach out of the extraction device in which wakes up.
“Mario? Mario! I’m so glad to see you! Hate to say it again but... Thank you for saving me!”
Then, an unfamiliar voice is heard from behind “Yes! You all did splendidly well! And I must thank you too personally for saving me as well!” Everyone then turns around to see that Tedward is awake now!
“Well, I’m just glad it all turned out well in the end!” Kammilia joys.
However, Torges then looks over to Senieka and notices that she of all people doesn’t seem in the least bit happy with their accomplishment.
“What’s wrong Senieka? Aren’t you happy that we beat him finally?”
Senieka squints her eyes searching around “Something doesn’t feel right... I feel as if... Melaravox is still present...”
“What!?” Cocoknown gasps.
Then, suddenly, the ground begins shaking uncontrollably and then, the Seal on the mirror breaks and the portal opens up once again only this time, the portal begins sucking everything around it.
“WHAT BE THIS!!???” Bloop-Beard yells but then, the force from the mirror is so strong that everything in the room gets sucked into the mirror... the tubes with the Mandites inside, the rock samples, random pieces of debris, but most importantly, Mario, Co., Tedward and Peach are sucked in there with it... What could this possibly mean?

Meanwhile, in the Mechanism Ruins with Edolan and Invest T. Gate are incepting the murals when suddenly, the murals and patterns light up in a dim white light, revealing other images on top of those that were seen before...
“What the?! What is this!?” Edolan astonishes.
Invest T. then takes a closer look at the murals and sees that it’s depicting Melaravox unleashing his reign of terror unto the world... “Oh no... Could it be that Mario and his friend have failed to stop Melaravox?”...

Next Time: Mario and Co. find themselves in a strange yet familiar place... and thus they must put an end to Melaravox’s wrath of terror once and for all! But where has the Mechanism Mirror taken them? And what will be the answer to all of these questions? Find out in the Final Chapter of Paper Mario: The Mechanism Mirror.

So... yep! Chapter 8 is NOT the final Chapter! The next one is instead! I hope I didn't disappoint anyone but it this was a game, players would be pretty surprised to have an unexpected 9th Chapter so yeah... and I promise that the Final Chapter will explain all the unanswered questions! So, what do you think's gonna happen next?
Ta-tah!
Paper Mario - Nintendo (C)
The Mechanism Mirror - Me (C)

Description

HELLO! people of all kinds! OKAY! BEFORE ANYONE MAKES ANY ASSUMPTIONS I SHOULD PROBABLY JUST SAY THAT THIS IS NOT THE FINAL CHAPTER OF THE GAME!!! Just... read on and I'll explain at the end. I'm just telling you this so that no one will assume that the final boss is just a hand coming out of the mirror...
HERE WE GO!

Previously, Mario and Co. had just collected the final Seal Shard from the Vlaggy Steppe but through an unfortunate chain of events, Melaravox finally managed to capture Princess Peach and is now heading to Martienus’ Palace to finally release his true body.
We now meet Mario, Co. and Invest T. Gate outside of the Vlaggy Steppe where they meet up with Edolan who seems happy to see them (assuming that everything went well):
“So! How did it go? Did you collect the final Seal Shard at last!?”
Robby scratches his head “Eh... yeah but now we’ve got even bigger problems...”
Invest T. then steps forward “Edolon old friend! Sorry to be so quick about this but Melaravox now has Peach and so it’s only a matter of time until he unleashes his wrath unto the world.”
Edolon then has a bit of a moment “INVEST T. GATE???!!! IT’S SO GOOD TO SEE YOU OLD CHAP!!!”
Guss T. then interrupts reminding him “I know how you feel but now is not the time! Did you hear anything else that my dad just said to you!?”
Edolon apologises “Sorry about that, you know how I am... Anyway, on the more serious note, you really need to get over there to that palace and stop Melaravox ASAP!!!”
Kammilia then wonders “Wait, if the palace belongs to Martienus then what would be there that Melaravox needs so much?”
Senieka explains: “The palace did not belong to Martienus; it was merely a palace built in honour of Martienus after the Battle of Talon. I can’t be certain of what buissness he holds there but I have reason to believe that it’s the location of the device needed for him to free himself.”
“Listen, you should get over to that palace as quickly as you can! I do however suggest you make some preparations such as items before going there: you never know how long you could be in there or what might go down...” Invest T. Gate suggests.
“Right! The palace is located east of Mortal Moor: just follow the path okay? Me and Invest T. here will head to the Mechanism Ruins to see if we can try and find a link to all of this somehow!” Edolan adds.
“Good luck out there Guss T., we’re counting on you” Invest T. wishes them luck.
“Don’t worry!” Guss T. says determinedly “We’re gonna stop that evil hunk a’ junk for sure!”
With that, Edolon and Invest T. Gate set off to the Mechansim Ruins while Mario and Co. set off to the Martienus Palace.
However, along the way to the palace in east Mortal Moor, the group soon find that various Mandite enemies have begun swarming the area and so Mario and hurry to the palace, battling some along the way.
But as they’re approaching the palace, the group run into a familiar face once AGAIN! It’s Beatbean...
Robby wonders what he’s doing here as usual “What the?! Beatbean!? What are you doing here? Can’t you see this place is under attack?!”
“That’s exactly why I’m here!” Beatbean answers “After our last sorry encounter, I decided I wanted to find out a thing or two about what the heck you’re actually trying to do on your so called “journey”!
“Urgh! We don’t have time to explain! We just need to stop the Mechanism Mirror from destroying us all! Okay? I’ll tell you later when it’s all done!” Robby and Co. then rush forward to the palace, although this angers Beatbean:
“Huh? NO ONE JUST WALKS OFF LIKE THAT FROM ME!!! ... Ergh... why am I even still at this... hmmm... that mirror he was talking about... it reminds me of that place... yeah! That place!” Beatbean then rushes in the opposite direction to the place looking as if he has a plan of sorts...
Back with Mario and Co., they instantly rush into the palace only to see that it too is swarming with Mandite enemies.
“What the heck be goin’ on er’?” Bloop-Beard openly asks.
A man then walks in from the side explaining “I am zee caretaker of zis fine palace since it’s quite a spot for tourists but... all of a sudden, zeeze flying robots began attacking everyone from out of nowhere! I have no idea vhy or anything!”
Senieka then suspects “They must be trying to hold the place down... Melaravox must’ve known we’d be here”.
“Do we even know where we’re going?” Torges brings up.
The caretaker then points to a large door underneath the staircase of the foyer but strangely, 4 blue mechanical chains have been strapped over the door so that it can’t be opened. The caretaker then tells them: “Zee robots! Zay sealed zat door very tight with their chains, non? But I don’t understand vhy!? Zat room behind zee door is completely empty!”
Kammilia then suspects “The Mandites must be hiding something behind there then”.
Fizz then looks at the chains and being an electrician herself adds up “Theze chainz are a bit like electrical wirez, but they have a strange Mandite energy flowing through them... However, theze chainz also seem to be connected to other areas of the palace which must be there source! Zo we zhould follow the chainz which will then take uz to the zource of their energy which we can then destroy!”
Mario and Co. agree and so they begin exploring the ancient palace in search of the energy sources, following the wires and using all of Mario’s party members to get around. There’s a generator at each corner of the palace (all on different floors) and can be destroyed by overpowering them with Fizz’s ability. There are also many civilian-tourists in the castle who are under attack from the Mandites and will give Mario useful items for saving them. Once all 4 generators are destroyed, Mario and Co. head back to the main room to see that the chains are now all gone and thus they can pass on through the door. However, just as the caretaker said; the room is completely empty, no light or anything.
“Check for a hidden switch or something: There has to be a reason Melaravox didn’t want us to get this far” Senieka searches the room.
After searching enough, they eventually find a hidden switch using Cocaknown’s ability which then causes the wall infront of them to open up revealing an elevator!
“So this is what they were hiding...” Cocoknown thinks “But where could it possibly lead?”
“Only one way to find out!” Torges nudges and so the group hope in the elevator and are slowly taken down into the depths of the castle...
Once the elevator opens, Mario and Co. come out in an area underneath the castle which has strange blue crystals which illuminate the area.
“What be this place? I was expecting some sorta’ robot base?” Bloop-beard confuses.
Senieka then looks around “Could this be... Crystal Caverns? I thought it was only a myth”.
Abruptly, Mario gets a call from Edolon on his V.3DS:
“Hello there! How goes the mission?”
“Eh... okay so far but we appear to be in a strange underground cavern of these weird blue crystals” Robby sums up.
“I see...” Edolon thinks for a moment “Hmmm, the V.3DS seems to be detecting large amounts of Mandite energy and those crystals seem to be the very source of it! It’s like it contains the Mandite life force itself! Astonishing! I’ll call you back if anything interesting happens. No joke this time by the way; I’m getting serious now so eh... Rock on in those caverns right! ... that right there... was horrible... BYE!!!”
“He’s right, that was a horrible joke” Torges chuckles.
“I’m just wondering why a Mandite-linked area is built right underneath the palace built in honour of their worst enemy: Martienus” Cocoknown wonders but Senieka reminds them to stay focused:
“Come on! Whatever this place is, it has to be where Melaravox is residing so we need to find before he can use Princess Peach to free himself from the mirror!”
With that, the group get ready to explore the strange Crystal Caverns. But meanwhile, deep within these very caverns is Melaravox in his lair but his cape is torn and his skin rusting... strangely, tubes containing Mandite bodies and trays containing samples of the Mandite crystals are all set up around the room.
Melaravox then asks one of his minions “So, are all the samples set up?”
The minion answers “Yes sir! The Mandite bodies and rock samples are all in place!”
“Good” Melaravox then turns to the pedestal at the back of the room “Now! Begin the extraction device!”
The minion then presses a switch which turns on a machine with Peach lying in the centre and the machine appears to be absorbing her energy.
“I sincerely apologise for what I am about to both start and finish...” Melaravox says as he stares at Peach...
Back with Mario and Co. who are making their way through the Crystal Caverns battling powerful Mandite enemies along the way. At one point they even have to make their way through a huge dark maze! But eventually they come into a room where they are randomly welcomed in by a Mandite:
“WELCOME LIVING ORGANISMS!!! I’m your nameless host and welcome to the 01101th Trivia Quiz!”
“What the? Wasn’t expecting this!” Kammilia is surprised.
“This is just a stupid distraction!” Senieka grunts.
“LET’S BEGIN!!!”

[Minigame: 01101th Trivia Quiz]
This is quite a basic minigame really: You’re up against 3 other Mandites in a competition at answering questions to do with the Mandites themselves. Here are the 8 questions he will ask you:
Where are we right now? (Crystal Caverns)
What came first: The palace above or the Caverns below? (The Caverns)
How was Martienus’ appearance described as by eye witnesses during after the Battle of Talon? (A fat plumber)
Why did Melaravox capture Princess Peach? (Because it’s fate)
What created the Seal Shards and The Mechanism Mirror? (Time)
What number question is this? (6)
How did Melaravox become the leader of the Mandites? (The first Mandites awaited his return)
What will happen in the future? (The past...)
You need to get at least 5 questions correct to pass, if not then you’ll be faced with an miniboss against the 3 Mandites who were partaking in the quiz. (As always, this minigame can be replayed in the Gaming Tent, only the questions are about the general game).

“And the winner of the quiz is... MARTIENUS!!!” the nameless host exclaims.
“Why do they keep calling you Martienus? It’s not like your were there at the Battle of Talon right?” Guss T. tries to make sense of it.
Anyway, the Mandites then disappear allowing Mario and Co. to press onwards until eventually; they reach the final area of Crystal Caverns where Melaravox’s Lair is...
The group enter the final room where they confront Melaravox: “At long last you come... I have long awaited this moment... And at last it shall occur!”
“Melaravox! You won’t get away with this! We WILL stop you no matter what it takes!” Senieka stands strong.
Melaravox laughs “Arhaha!!! Don’t even try to act like you can stop me now! What must be done MUST BE DONE!!!” Melaravox then attacks thus starting a short battle.
(Melaravox has very low HP due to the damage he took in the previous battle. Also, no Edolan tattle this time)
After the battle, Melaravox’s body starts to malfunction with electric sparks popping out and mini explosions until the Mechanism Mirror then discards its body causing the body to fall to the floor and then transform back into Edolan’s other colleague: Tedward, however, he’s unconscious.
The Mechansim Mirror then proclaims “NOW! IT IS FINALLY TIME!!!” and then floats over to the pedestal ready to receive its true form.
Senieka then shouts “Hurry! The Seal Shards! Seal the mirror before it’s too late!”
Mario then quickly pulls out the 7 Seal Shards ready to use them but then, The Mechanism Mirror quickly turns around and creates a big blast knocking Mario and Co. backwards.
“HOW MANY TIMES MUST I TELL YOU!? YOU CAN’T STOP ME!!!” The Mechanism Mirror then clicks into the ring-shaped pedestal...
“NO!!!” Senieka screams.
Suddenly, the mirror begins swirling up like a portal, faster and faster!

“Quick! The Seal Shards!” Cocoknown reminds Mario in which Mario quickly pulls out the 7 Seal Shards again I which they all create a spinning circle which swiftly zooms over to seal the mirror for good but then... suddenly, before the Seal can be placed on the mirror, a huge robotic hand quickly charges out from the portal but only the hand since the Seal Shards are keeping the rest of the body on the other side of the mirror.
“Iz- iz that M-Melaravox?!” Fizz shakes.
“Now what do we do?” Robby yells.
Senieka then holds out her blade and says “There’s only one thing we can do! We need to battle it while the Seal Shards hold off the rest of its body!”
Mario then gets into battle position and with that begins the battle against Mario, Co. and Melaravox’s... hand...
Tattle: OH SNAP! So that hunk a’ junk did escape in the end huh? Alright don’t waste any time here! Just smash that thing to it bits! HP is 80, ATK is 10 and DEF is 3! Oh, and Invest T. Gate said “Hi” by the way.
After the battle, Melaravox’s hand is knocked back inside the mirror and so the Seal is finally set upon it...
A moment of silence occurs with everyone wondering if it’s finally over...
“We did it...YES! We did it!!!” Guss T. celebrates in which everyone else follows along.
“I’m just glad I didn’t have to see that things full true form!” Robby wipes the sweat from his head.
Mario then goes over to help Peach out of the extraction device in which wakes up.
“Mario? Mario! I’m so glad to see you! Hate to say it again but... Thank you for saving me!”
Then, an unfamiliar voice is heard from behind “Yes! You all did splendidly well! And I must thank you too personally for saving me as well!” Everyone then turns around to see that Tedward is awake now!
“Well, I’m just glad it all turned out well in the end!” Kammilia joys.
However, Torges then looks over to Senieka and notices that she of all people doesn’t seem in the least bit happy with their accomplishment.
“What’s wrong Senieka? Aren’t you happy that we beat him finally?”
Senieka squints her eyes searching around “Something doesn’t feel right... I feel as if... Melaravox is still present...”
“What!?” Cocoknown gasps.
Then, suddenly, the ground begins shaking uncontrollably and then, the Seal on the mirror breaks and the portal opens up once again only this time, the portal begins sucking everything around it.
“WHAT BE THIS!!???” Bloop-Beard yells but then, the force from the mirror is so strong that everything in the room gets sucked into the mirror... the tubes with the Mandites inside, the rock samples, random pieces of debris, but most importantly, Mario, Co., Tedward and Peach are sucked in there with it... What could this possibly mean?

Meanwhile, in the Mechanism Ruins with Edolan and Invest T. Gate are incepting the murals when suddenly, the murals and patterns light up in a dim white light, revealing other images on top of those that were seen before...
“What the?! What is this!?” Edolan astonishes.
Invest T. then takes a closer look at the murals and sees that it’s depicting Melaravox unleashing his reign of terror unto the world... “Oh no... Could it be that Mario and his friend have failed to stop Melaravox?”...

Next Time: Mario and Co. find themselves in a strange yet familiar place... and thus they must put an end to Melaravox’s wrath of terror once and for all! But where has the Mechanism Mirror taken them? And what will be the answer to all of these questions? Find out in the Final Chapter of Paper Mario: The Mechanism Mirror.

So... yep! Chapter 8 is NOT the final Chapter! The next one is instead! I hope I didn't disappoint anyone but it this was a game, players would be pretty surprised to have an unexpected 9th Chapter so yeah... and I promise that the Final Chapter will explain all the unanswered questions! So, what do you think's gonna happen next?
Ta-tah!
Paper Mario - Nintendo (C)
The Mechanism Mirror - Me (C)