Super Paper Mario game script

Super Paper Mario

                                              Game Script

                                            By: Super Slash

                                             Version: 1.1

                                      Email: ganonpuppet@yahoo.com

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                                      VERSION HISTORY

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                                   v 1.1 - Fixed a few spelling errors

                                   v 1.0 - Submitted the guide

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                                     TABLE OF CONTENTS

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                                I.........Introduction

                               II.........Game Script

                              ...........Game Intro  [GNTR]

                              .Castle Bleck Scene 1  [BLK1]

                              ..........Chapter 1-1  [CH11]

                              ..........Chapter 1-2  [CH12]

                              ..........Chapter 1-3  [CH13]

                              ..........Chapter 1-4  [CH14]

                              .Castle Bleck Scene 2  [BLK2]

                              ........Peach's Event  [PCHE]

                              ...Before Chapter Two  [BFC2]

                              ..........Chapter 2-1  [CH21]

                              ..........Chapter 2-2  [CH22]

                              ..........Chapter 2-3  [CH23]

                              ..........Chapter 2-4  [CH24]

                              .Castle Bleck Scene 3  [BLK3]

                              .Before Chapter Three  [BFC3]

                              ..........Chapter 3-1  [CH31]

                              ..........Chapter 3-2  [CH32]

                              ..........Chapter 3-3  [CH33]

                              ..........Chapter 3-4  [CH34]

                              .Castle Bleck Scene 4  [BLK4]

                              ..Before Chapter Four  [BFC4]

                              ..........Chapter 4-1  [CH41]

                              ..........Chapter 4-2  [CH42]

                              ..........Chapter 4-3  [CH43]

                              ..........Chapter 4-4  [CH44]

                              .Castle Bleck Scene 5  [BLK5]

                              ..Before Chapter Five  [BFC5]

                              ..........Chapter 5-1  [CH51]

                              ..........Chapter 5-2  [CH52]

                              ..........Chapter 5-3  [CH53]

                              ..........Chapter 5-4  [CH54]

                              .Castle Bleck Scene 6  [BLK6]

                              ...Before Chapter Six  [BFC6]

                              ..........Chapter 6-1  [CH61]

                              ..........Chapter 6-2  [CH62]

                              ..Chapter 6-1 (Pt. 2)  [C612]

                              .Castle Bleck Scene 7  [BLK7]

                              .Before Chapter Seven  [BFC7]

                              ..........Chapter 7-1  [CH71]

                              ..Chapter 7-1 (Pt. 2)  [C712]

                              ..........Chapter 7-2  [CH72]

                              ..........Chapter 7-3  [CH73]

                              ..........Chapter 7-4  [CH74]

                              .Castle Bleck Scene 8  [BLK8]

                              .Before Chapter Eight  [BFC8]

                              ..........Chapter 8-1  [CH81]

                              ..........Chapter 8-2  [CH82]

                              ..........Chapter 8-3  [CH83]

                              ..........Chapter 8-4  [CH84]

                              ...............Ending  [ENDG]

                              III.........Email Info

                               IV.........Credits

                                V.........Copyrights

you're like me and enjoyed the script in the game, then you will enjoy this

guide. Let's get busy.

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Game Intro  [GNTR]

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"Ahem! Today..."

"I'll tell you the story of the lost book of prophecies."

"This prophetic book was a mysterious tome full of stories of future events."

"Of course, many people craved this book, wishing to glimpse their futures."

"But no person, after obtaining this amazing book, ever found happiness."

"The reason? The book held frightful secrets not meant for people's eyes."

"That book came to be called the Dark Prognosticus and was sealed away."

"This...is the tale of that forgotten book's last owner. It is a tale of

 love..."

Voice #2: Bleh heh heh heh heh... Oh, you're awake, Princess!

 Bowser and Peach are then shown getting married at an altar]

Princess Peach: Wh-What's going on here?!

Nastasia: Count! Yeah, um, 'K, so preperations are complete...

             you take Peach to be your lawfully wedded wife 'til your games be

             over?

Bowser: Bwah ha ha! Will I marry Peach? Are you kidding me? The answer's

        YESSSSSSSSS!

             your lawfully wedded husband 'til your games be over?

                on...RIGHT NOW!

             Princess!

        I don't get the details, but the count here has gone to a lot of

        trouble planning this! Just relax! We'll get married, we'll be in love,

        it'll be awesome! Finally!

Princess Peach: No! And who picked this dress out? It's AWFUL! Take me back to

                my castle immediately!

Nastasia: Yeah, um, being rude to the esteemed count is sort of frowned on, 'K?

          So, yeah, Princess Peach, I'm gonna need you to answer the count

          now... Do you, Peach, take Bowser to be your wedded husband 'til your

          games be over?

          hypnosis, sorry. "I do." Say it now, 'K?

 he looks around]

             Prognosticus! Already it is unleashed! The Chaos Heart!

Luigi: Oh, no! I don't give my name to scoundrels! Just watch as Luigi punishes

       you for your badness! HERE I GO!

Nastasia: Yeah, I'm gonna need you to stop right this second, 'K? If you

          interrupt this now...

Luigi: Here's where Luigi rescues Princess Peach! Eh?

 showing the Chaos Heart. Bleck appears with the Dark Prognosticus, and

 Nastasia also appears]

             Count Bleck! Very well. As the Chaos Heart is secured, this ragtag

             group now lacks use.

          prophecies...

             worlds, as told in the prophecy! BLECK!

 this point]

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[When the game starts, Mario and Luigi's house is shown, and the inside is

 shown with the brothers sitting at their dining room chair. Luigi yawns]

       It's so peaceful, it's almost a little bit boring. It makes you just

       want a...KERBLOOEY! Y'know? Some kind of shocking event...

Luigi: ...Ooh, at Princess Peach's place, maybe? That'd be cool, huh, Bro?

       Maybe we should go visit Mushroom Castle! It has been a while. I'm sure

       the princess would be happy to see us.

Toad: It's sh-sh-sh-sh-shocking... Mushroom Castle...RAIDED! Princess Peach...

      STOLEN!

Luigi: WHAAAAAAAAAAT?! Why, that's ridiculous! Who in the world would do such a

       thing?!

Luigi: Wait a second... Yeah... I think I've got it! Bro, this must be the work

       of that guy! That bad guy!

Luigi: I won't stand for this... We'll have to sneak into his castle and rescue

       Princess Peach! Let's go, Bro!

Toad: We're counting on you, Mario...Bros.!

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Bowser's Castle

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[Bowser's castle is shown, and inside, Bowser is seen]

Bowser: It's time to initiate my awesome plot to invade Mushroom Castle! Today

        is the day that I make my beloved Princess Peach ALL MINE! And if that

        weren't awesome enough, I'll ALSO stomp her little mustache buddies!

[Bowser's minions are shown in a crowd full of cheering]

Bowser: Bwa ha ha ha ha! "We're under attack!" You jokers are the best!

        minions!

 and Luigi]

Bowser: Blargh! Mario! ...AND Luigi?! How'd you get in here?

Bowser: How many times have I told those idiots?! If you're the last in, LOCK

        THE GATE!

       you'd put her?!

Bowser: Where'd I... Wait, what? We're only now about to launch our atta--

[Peach is shown in a block near Bowser's minions, in the middle]

             Prognosticus...is Count Bleck! The fine fellow prophersied to come

             to this dimension...is also Count Bleck!

Bowser: I'll tell you who doesn't even make a bit of sense... Count Bleck!

        Enough! Release Princess Peach, right now! I'm on a schedule over here!

             the prophecies... She will be brought to Castle Bleck and used to

             destroy all worlds...by Count Bleck!

 guarding Count Bleck. Bleck then uses his magic to put Mario in a dark aura,

 then he falls over]

Bowser: Hey, here's a thought: you calm down and free the princess...OR ELSE!

[Bowser's troops gather a bit]

             Bleck. In fact, Bowser, evil king of the Koopas...Count Bleck will

             take you, too!

 float in the air, spreading out both of his arms]

Count Bleck: BLEH HEH HEH HEH! BLECK!

 castle into it, except for Mario, who is still unconscious]

Count Bleck: BLEH HEH HEH HEH! BLECK! Count Bleck's preperations are now in

             order! All that remains is for the dimensional void to appear, as

             foretold in the prophecy... Bleh heh heh heh heh... BLEH HEH HEH

             HEH! BLECK!

       ..........ario..........................................................

       .........Mario..........................................................

           fairy... Mario... I came to find you...

       evil king... Is this not so?

       haven't much time... You must come with me... Yes, if your friends are

       to be saved, you must come...

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        Red shirt. Blue overalls... And a magnificent 'stache! Tippi, you have

        truly outdone yourself...

       perfectly... And his name is Mario...

        from the Mushroom Kingdom of your dimension... Of course, our fair

        Flipside is in no dimension at all! No! It is BETWEEN dimensions!

        town. I busy myself studying musty, ancient texts to forestall the end

        of all worlds!

Merlon: Ahh... You want to know about the end of all worlds? What's happening,

        you ask? So Tippi has not yet told you, I gather... Well then, Mario...

        The answer hangs above you.

[It's shown up close]

        phenomenon... Is it near or far? None know. It may appear small now,

        but it will only grow. And in the end, it will swallow all existence...

        All worlds, all dimensions... This void was created by our enemy, Count

        Bleck, who wields the Dark Prognosticus.

Tippi: "A fair and lovely princess... A furious monster king... The union of

       these two will call forth the Chaos Heart, the consumer of worlds... And

       the Chaos Heart will ravage the sky, and so bring forth The Void."

        my ancestors. The book also says this: "The Void will swallow all...

        Naught can stop it...unless the one protected by the dark power is

        destroyed. The hero with the power of the eight Pure Hearts will rise

        to this task." ...So it is written.

        in the pages of the Light Prognosticus. You are the only one who can

        defeat Count Bleck and save all worlds!

[If "Nah." is chosen, and then you refuse again, you get a Game Over. However,

 if "I will" is chosen...]

        deceive! So... *clearing his throat* Ahem! Mario, our brave hero!

        Take...THIS!

"You got a Pure Heart"

"This Pure Heart has been thrust into your possession!"

        Pure Heart... You must place it in the Heart Pillar in this town. Tippi

        will lead you there. Return to me when you are through with this task!

"When D-Pad Up appears, press the red direction on the D-Pad to examine things

 or talk to people."

 inserted into the heart-shaped indention of the pillar. This causes a red door

 to appear on Flipside's tower]

Tippi: Well done... Now, let's return to Merlon...

 Save Block near Merlon's house]

Merlon: Look! A door has appeared! This "dimensional door" was made to lead the

        hero to another Pure Heart. Yes, somewhere beyond this door lies one of

        the seven other Pure Hearts... ...Tippi. You must use your power to

        help Mario find this Pure Heart and return here.

        journey.

 to Mario]

"You got a Return Pipe!"

        universe! Use it whenever you feel you must return in a hurry.

"To use your Return Pipe, just go to "Important Things" on the menu screen.

 Just remember that in some areas, the signal from Flipside might not reach..."

        "dimension governor". And from him, the hero will learn the dimensional

        technique... I am almost certain this refers to my friend, the Flip

        Wizard, Bestovius. So go now through this door, and seek out Bestovius!

Tippi: Well, let's get going...

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 loyal minions]

             dimensional fabric!

             Prognosticus. Now it's just a matter of time until all worlds meet

             their demise! Bleck!

O'Chunks: Wow, that's just super, Count! Yeah, first you'll erase all these

          naughty worlds... And then you're gonna build a perfect world without

          war and all that other icky stuff!

          Sounds magical... Ah ha ha. I can hardly stand the wait.

Voice: Sorry I'm late!

[Another O'Chunks appears, and he notices his carbon copy]

O'Chunks: What in blazin' bog rats...? How'd I beat meself 'ere?! What's goin'

          on?!

O'Chunks (Fake): Mimimimimimimimimimimimi! Oh, O'Chunks, you big silly! Didja

                 oversleep or something?

Count Bleck (Fake): I guess it's kinda hard to be on time, though, when you've

                    got muscles instead of brains!

[O'Chunks gets agitated]

O'Chunks: 'EY! Yeh can't fool me wit' that crazy shape-shiftin' hooliganry!

          It's Mimi, innit?! Show a little respect fer the count! Yeh can't go

          a'borrowin' 'is face, lass!

                    dapper...as Count Bleck!

Princess Peach (Fake): Aw, golly, thanks, Count! With you around, it's nothing

                       but big smiles all the time! Hanging out with the count!

                       That's MY idea of a perfect world!

Dimentio: And here I thought Mimi's ideal world was a gem-filled pool with

          hunky lifeguards...

               Never mind.

             minions...

             your dreams come true! But for that to happen...we must follow the

             instructions of the Dark Prognosticus.

[Nastasia, Count Bleck's most loyal follower, speaks]

Nastasia: Yeah, about that, just an FYI? I've got an urgent memo for your

          inbox...

Nastasia: Apparently there's been some unapproved interdimensional activity

          lately. Yeah... I'm thinking it's the hero of prophecy. We're gonna

          need an action plan for this guy...

             it, Nastasia? Interesting, mused Count Bleck. We must put an end

             to this nuisance...

O'Chunks: Count Bleck!

O'Chunks: Lemme get this right in me brain. The 'ero Nastasia's goin' on

          'bout... He yer enemy? Then yeh gotta cut me loose on 'im! Yeh gotta!

          I'll give 'im a nice taste o' O'Chunks!

Count Bleck: Very well, O'Chunks. I'll leave the hero-chunking to you. Do not

             fail Count Bleck.

O'Chunks: Yeh can count on me, Count! I'll rain down like a fat thunderstorm! I

          swear it!

O'Chunks: Mimi! Dimentio! Yeh should tag along! Yeh could witness a proper

          chunkin'!

[O'Chunks leaves]

Dimentio: Mmm... I do enjoy a good chunking... Well, then... I believe I'll

          head out as well.

             Then hurry, for your world's end draws near... BLEH HEH HEH HEH!

             BLECK!

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Chapter 1-1: The Adventure Unfolds  [CH11]

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"Mario was called upon once again to save the world...no small task. Could he

 prevent Count Bleck from pulling off his sinister plot? Would Mario reunite

 with Princess Peach? A truly interdimensional adventure was about to begin..."

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[The stage's background is drawn, then Mario and Tippi come out of a red door]

Tippi: I feel the Pure Heart. But it's still far from here...

       technique. We'd better go find him...

       power... I know about many things...

"Simply point your Wii Remote at the screen and Tippi will focus on where you

 point. Then, just press A over anything framed in red to hear more about it.

 Feel free to ask Tippi about anything or anyone you want!"

 eventually comes to a house, then enters it. It appears empty. He looks

 around to no avail]

Tippi: This is not an empty house... There's something in this room. I can feel

       it... I can help you find hidden things. Why don't you use my power to

       look around?

[He uses Tippi's powers to find a hidden door]

Tippi: There's a hidden door here... Let me make it visible for you...

Tippi: It's a door... Let's go inside...

           have the audacity to address my multicolored glory? ...How did these

           flimsy whiskers detect my secret door...

[He notices Mario's clothes]

           cap... Hah! You are garbed in the rich cloth of the hero of

           prophecy! You must be the great...

           Prognosticus!

Tippi: This is Mario! He's dressed like this because he IS the hero... Merlon

       told us to find you.

           If Merlon thinks you are the true hero, you probably are. *quietly*

           I think... Well, then. As the ancient prophecy fortells... I,

           Bestovius, will bestow upon you the ancient secrets of dimensional

           flipping. ...For a nominal fee of 10,000 coins!

Tippi: But that's preposterous! You can't charge to teach the hero of the

       prophecy!

           expenditures. Why should the hero get the world delivered to him on

           a well-garnished platter? These heroes think they can get away with

           shaking people down for free skills! A mere 10,000 coins should be

           nothing for a hero of the universe. What do you say?

[If "No" is chosen...]

           pocket. Do we have a deal?

[If "Yes" is chosen...]

           expected such cheapskatery from a hero with a scrimpish mustache!

           Now that I know you are determined to cheat me out of my tribute...

           I will settle for just taking all the coins in your pocket.

[If "Yes" is chosen...]

[If "No" is chosen...]

           the nominal fee and teach you for free. Do you agree to this?

[If "No" is chosen...]

           Begone! You are unfit to stand before my shining magnificence!

[If "Yes" is chosen...]

           zooom! SHABOOOM!

           dimensions. Press A to slip between the very fabric of space and

           flip between 2-D and 3-D! Well, what do you think? Mind blowing,

           isn't it?

           from another dimension... Those beings will understand. But you lack

           the mustache for full comprehension. Just remember that you can use

           this ability to find hidden items and secret paths. But beware: use

           your new ability too long, and you will lose HP.

 Lineland Road. Eventually they reach the level's end, and hit the star block

 to end the chapter]

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Chapter 1-2: Afoot in the Foothills  [CH12]

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"And so Mario came to earn the stupendous ability of flipping between

 dimensions. But there was no time to celebrate: Mario still had a Pure Heart

 to find. The trail ahead was overrun with savage beasts. "Follow me," Tippi

 said, as she flew toward the mountain that loomed ahead. The Pure Heart was

 hidden somewhere on the other side."

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Tippi: I feel that the Pure Heart is beyond this mountain...but it's still far,

       far away. Something tells me you'll need to put that new skill of yours

       to use.

 house in the background, using a pipe to reach it. Inside, Mario flips into

 3-D to find a person on a bed]

Red: This is unbelievable! I've been freaking out here for days, and finally

     someone sees me!

     I get my coffee, I realize I'm stuck in some freaky parallel dimension!

     I've been hollering and flailing for days, but nobody could hear me...or

     even see me. Just when I was starting to think I'd be here forever, I see

     you!

     that, maybe I can hitch a ride back with you? Just stand next to me and

     flip back to 2-D. I'll hold on!

Red: WHUH! We did it! I'm back to normal! Listen, you really bailed me out

     there. That 3-D business was freaking me out! The name's Red. Nice to meet

     you!

Tippi: Actually, there is one thing... There's a huge chasm outside that we

       need to cross.

     guy! But hey, I've got to warn you. You know this place is called Impasse

     Pass, right? I'm only allowed to let a choice few cross the bridge. It's

     in my job description. I mean, that's why they pay me to stand here. You

     sure you want to pass?

     and all... OK! I'm going to ask you a question. Get the right answer, and

     I'll let you pass. Sound good? Here we go. What's the most manly color in

     the entire universe? Red or green?

 - Red!

 - Green!

 - Both!

[If "Green!" is chosen...]

Red: ...GREEN?! You're out of your mind! There's no way I can let a crazy like

     you pass!

[He then kicks Mario out of the house. If "Both!" is chosen...]

Red: What?! ...BOTH?! We can't have any wishy-washy types like you hanging

     around town!

[He then kicks Mario out of the house. If "Red!" is chosen...]

     fashion. I'll throw the bridge down. Hang on a sec.

 appear outside]

Red: All right, you should be good to go. You take 'er easy!

 appear. They come to Yold Town, a small town with an item shop and some other

 houses. Eventually they come to another house in the background, in which they

 find a man clothed in green inside]

Green: Heya, Mr. Red Shirt. You want me to flip the bridge down for you? Can't

       do that. Nope. You need special permission from high up. It's the law.

       No way am I doing hard time. You need the OK from Old Man Watchitt. Good

       luck with that. That Yold-timer is more crab than man.

 inside of a house]

Watchitt: Whoozit?! I'm the elder around here, so watch it! What do you want?

          Get off my rug!

Watchitt: Nothing but desert past here. There's treasure, but you'll get grit

          in your grunders. That's what here is for. Yold Town. Keeps the

          treasure safe from YOU. Watch it! Can't let you pass. See this little

          guy in my pocket? He's got something to tell you. Know what he says?

          WATCH IT! So give it up.

Watchitt: Whuzzat?! Whizzit?! You're the hero?! Dumplings! If you were, you'd

          have a Pixl that's shaped like a hand. I might believe you're the

          hero if you have one, but you don't. See this beard here? It's got

          something to tell you. Know what it says? WATCH IT!

 enough he comes to a room where the door behind him locks]

Tippi: Oh, no... The door... Now we're locked inside...

      done it! I express concern when the Ancients stuffed me in that chest

      1,500 years ago... But it seems my fears were quite unfounded. The hero

      has finally arrived!

      well? But you don't look familiar... Are you a newer model?

         have waited AGES to lend my skill to the hero. And, glorious day, here

         you are! Do take me with you.... You simply must! You will, then?

         Smashing!

"The throwing Pixl, Thoreau, has joined you! Use him to pick up and throw

 objects and enemies! You can even throw while you jump."

         press 1 to use my throwing ability!

Thoreau: What's this 1, you say? You need not worry. The great being that

         watches us will know what it is. Just remember that I can grasp

         objects and enemies and hurl them with gusto. Grab something with 1

         and press 1 again to throw it. Why not take a moment to get

         acquainted with my useful talent? You will need to use my ability to

         get out of this room. Read, steady, GO!

 switch in the room, unlocking the door]

         and beyond!

[They go back to Old Man Watchitt's house]

Watchitt: If you had that Pixl, I might believe you're the hero. Whuzzit?! You

          do? 'Course you do! You're the hero! Knew it all along, watch it.

          I'll give that Green feller a call. He'll let you across that bridge.

Watchitt: Hello? Green? It's me, Watchitt. I said Watchitt... WATCH IT! WATCH

          IT! I said Watchitt, not botch it! This hero feller wants to get

          across the bridge. Yes, I told him about the grit. Ah... Yes. Let's

          just keep that between us. Just let the mustache guy through.

          IT!

Watchitt: Well, looks like I can finally retire, 'cause my job is done! When

          you're in that desert, keep a watchful eye out for some ruins. The

          treasure is there. Nasty beasts too. SO WATCH IT!

[Mario goes back to Green's house]

Green: I got a call from Old Man Watchitt. So you're that hero guy then, huh?

       Right on! I'll put the bridge across for you straightaway!

Green: Mind if I ask you a question? Red or green. What's better?

 - Green!

 - Red!

 - Both!

 block to end the chapter]

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Chapter 1-3: The Sands of Yold  [CH13]

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"With a bold quiver of his magnificent mustache, Mario let loose a heart

 sneeze. A single grain of sand had flown along the warm wind and tickled the

 hero's nose. It wasn't long before Mario and Tippi found the source of the

 sand: the Yold Desert. Along the endless, sunbaked expanse, Mario and Tippi

 continued their search..."

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Tippi: Didn't Old Man Watchitt say something about there being some ruins

       around here?

Tippi: The Pure Heart can't be far now... We'd better not waste any time...

 eventually come to a Save Block, then they go through a door and hear the

 voice of someone]

Voice: GRAH-GOOGLY! So yer the lad stickin' his 'stachy in me boss's

       business!

[Mario looks around and doesn't find anyone, then O'Chunks lands onto the

 ground and makes the door in front of him disappear]

O'Chunks: Yeh shouldn't 'ave crossed the count! Now I'm gonna 'ave teh get

          chunky on yeh!

Tippi: You... You're one of Count Bleck's thugs, aren't you?!

O'Chunks: O'Chunks is me name! An' I'm no common thug, lass. I thug for the

          count o' counts, Count Bleck hisself! One word from me Blecky-boy,

          an' I come teh make yeh feel some hammage!

O'Chunks: Hammage? Ehhh... Make that "damage!"

[O'Chunks thinks for a moment, then gets annoyed]

O'Chunks: Whatever, then! Not that it matters a pinch o' stew in a sandstorm.

          Yer a goner!

O'Chunks: DEH! Me boy's usin' powers an' whatnot teh bring back some order teh

          this 'ere world! An enemy o' Bleck an enemy o' mine! They all get

          chunked!

Tippi: This O'Chunks is a lot scarier than the other enemies we've faced so

       far... Maybe you should use my power to investigate him when we start

       the battle...

O'Chunks: Enough is enough already! It's time teh thunder down from on high 'an

          deliver a beatin' o' the ages. CHUNK ON IT!

[Mario battles O'Chunks. Once he's defeated...]

O'Chunks: I'M CHUNKED!

O'Chunks: Me chunks...yeh failed me! I got pummeled an yeh barely sweat yer

          brow. 'Ey... What kind o' strange li'l man are yeh?

Tippi: This "strange li'l man" is none other than...the legendary hero, Mario!

O'Chunks: Maria, 'ey? 'Tis an odd name, yeh, but yeh can bet yer bebby I'll

          remember that!

Tippi: His name's not "Maria"... It's "MARIO"!

[O'Chunks gets up and stomps the ground]

O'Chunks: Yeh remember this, Maria! If yeh didn't look like such a wee toddler,

          I wouldn't 'ave taken it so easy on yeh! But 'ey, I have teh give it

          up fer yer effort, so let's call it a tie. Yeh better get some chunks

          o' yer own for next time, though, 'ey! And while yer at it, why don't

          yeh wax that bonny 'stache o' yours, Maria!

O'Chunks: 'Til we meet again, 'ey! CHUNKS AWAY!

[O'Chunks leaves and a door appears]

 This reveals a star block, which Mario hits to end the chapter]

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Chapter 1-4: Monster of the Ruins  [CH14]

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"Somehow, Mario had found the strength to cross the desert's sweltering dunes.

 Ahead was a sprawling complex of ruins rising out of the sand. Thankful for

 the shade, Mario and Tippi ventured deeper inside. They were the very ruins

 Old Man Watchitt had warned them about. What dangers lurked in the shady

 corridors ahead?"

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       I sense something else emanating from the sand dunes. Be careful now,

       Mario... Something else is waiting for us ahead...

 which is unreachable. Mario uses Thoreau to throw an enemy against the

 switch, triggering something]

 pipe that leads them outside. Mario eventually hears a voice]

           LEVEL 5 MUSTACHE DETECTED. INCREDIBLE. POSSIBLE SUBJECT

           IDENTIFICATION. BUT IT IS IMPOSSIBLE. HOLD YOUR POSITION. SEARCHING

           DATA BANKS...

           IDENTIFIED!

           DEFEND THE PURE HEART FROM LAWLESS INTRUDERS. YOU ARE LATE. I HAVE

           WAITED THOUSANDS OF YEARS FOR YOUR ARRIVAL. YOU MAY PASS. THE PURE

           HEART IS JUST AHEAD.

Voice: Ah ha ha. It won't be that easy, oh no...

Dimentio: So very nice to meet you...and your mustache! I am Count Bleck's

          master of dimensions, the pleaser of crowds... I am...Dimentio!

          Remember the name well...

Tippi: I know you. You're that...

          it ends with...magic!

          quality time... Yes, quality snack time! When he snacks...on you! For

          you...ARE the snack! Ciao!

           CONFIRM DISC COVER IS CLOSED. READ ERROR. INSERT BOOT DISC AND PRESS

           ENTER. NO RESPONSE. SYSTEM MAY BE BUSY OR MELTING INTO SLAG.

           APPLICATION ERROR. SAVE YOUR WORK AND QUIT. YOU LOST EVERYTHING. WAY

           TO GO, GENIUS. WAITING FOR PROCESSORS. "404 computer hamsters not

           found." THREAT LEVEL UPGRADED TO JELLY ROLL 1. DETONATION IMMINENT.

Fracktail: BEEEBLEBLIP! C:/  run query identification

                        C:/  run insult generator

                        C:/  results: go away yeti-lip!

           CTRL ALT DEL!

 he goes out of view, Tippi speaks]

           HERO... HERO... THE ERROR IS MINE. I AM SORRY... SHAME CIRCUIT...

           SMOLDERING. PLEASE... YOU MUST... SAVE... OUR... WORLD...

[Fracktail's body blows up, and his bones fall down. Then, a door appears,

 which Mario enters. He's in a strange dark hallway, and as he goes down the

 hallway, he hears a voice]

[Mario looks around, then a wizard's spirit appears]

           Heart. Yes, I have been waiting for 1,500 years.

           collapse.

Tippi: Yes, they have, in fact... That's why we're here...

           hero.

           of culture. Sadly, despite our power, there was one thing we were

           powerless to stop: The Dark Prognosticus.

           the future. On the last page, it was written that a chaotic power

           would devour the world.

           plan to stop the tragedy before it happened. We needed something

           with the pure essence of love to confront this chaos. Researchers

           set to work...and they created the Purity Heart. We divided the

           Puirty Heart into eight pieces and hid them in different dimensions.

           We hid them for their own protection, waiting for the day the hero

           would arrive. Everything was going as planned...or so it seemed. But

           the wheels of destiny began to spin wildly out of control. It began

           with a very small incident... At that time, I was young and quite

           beautiful... It started the day I met two very fetching young men.

           And, you see, my life set sail toward a maelstrom of love.

           You see, I asked one out, but... However... It was...well, you

           know... Basically...it... And then, I said... And he said... And

           then... ............................................................

           ....................................................................

           ....................................................................

           ....................................................................

           ....................................................................

           And THAT is why we hope the Purity Heart will have the power to

           defeat chaos. To save all worlds, we must find the eight Pure Hearts

           that form the Purity Heart.

           carefully?

Merlumina: Excellent... I did tell the short version, so I wasn't sure if you

           would fully understand. It is up to you to find the Pure Hearts, for

           they are our last and only hope. Go forth, hero, and save the

           worlds... We are all depending on you!

"You got a Pure Heart"

"Before disappearing, Merlumina had entrusted Mario to save every world. She

 had waited 1,500 years to deliver the message to the legendary hero. With the

 second Pure Heart in ahnd, Mario was in great spirits. But six Pure Hearts

 still remained to be found, and the journey had just begun. With a flutter,

 Tippi said, "I think we'd better return to Flipside..." The weight of every

 world's fate once again rested on Mario's shoulders..."

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[The scene starts with O'Chunks standing by Count Bleck, kneeling down]

          back here?

O'Chunks: Yeh gotta forgive me, Count! I've failed yeh! I've never felt less

          chunky in me life!

             to be reckoned with...

             go next... We will lay a devious trap for him and bring him to his

             very KNEES! BLECK!

             Mimi powers potent enough to ensure that she will obliterate this

             hero. Yes, he will be helpless against her.

Count Bleck: I depart! Alert Count Bleck when this "hero" is no more! BLEH HEH

             HEH HEH! BLECK!

Nastasia: Yeah, I'll fire off a memo on tht...but for now, we have another item

          on the agenda... O'Chunks, you got a sec?

          assimilation? So I'm heading out to squash the resistance...and while

          I'm gone I want you to stay here. Yeah... You just sit tight and

          think about your recent job performance, 'K?

[O'Chunks looks annoyed, then Nastasia leaves]

O'Chunks: Aw... I... Gah, this really tweaks me chin hairs!

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Peach's Event  [PCHE]

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 ground unconscious. She wakes up]

Princess Peach: What? How did I end up napping here? Wait... Didn't that nasty

                Count Bleck try to make me marry...BOWSER?! And then Luigi,

                he...

[She notices Luigi and Bowser aren't here]

Voice: Uh...no. You're the only one of the wedding party left standing, it

       looks like.

              can't even find His Groomness! You remember... King Bowser? Oh...

              And that guy with the mustache... I think he had a green tux on

              or something? Yeah, erm...Luigi, that's the guy. We dunno where

              he ended up either.

            guy's assistant. Yeah, everybody's half-nuts! It's not safe here!

            We've gotta clear this area, NOW!

            it.

Hammer Bro: What am I gonna do? I'll TELL you what I'm gonna do! I'm gonna go

            help my men! King Bowser would burn me to a crisp if I left 'em!

            Leave no Koopa behind! Good luck out there, Princess! HAIL BOWSER!

Private Koopa: OK, lady, we've gotta EVAC this zone! Let's roll!

                 rule. You will love it.

Hammer Bro: What's this insubordiantion?! Johnson! I am your CAPTAIN! Drop and

            give me twenty!

Voice: Yeah, you know what? I'm gonna have to tell you that your orders mean

       nothing.

Nastasia: See, they've already sworn eternal allegiance to Count Bleck, 'K? And

          now you need to, so I'll just go ahead and pencil you in for a 10

          o'clock brainwashing.

            "count"...

Nastasia: Hm-mm-mm... Yeah, there, isn't that better? So listen, there are

          still a few problem minions that haven't sworn allegiance... You, be

          a lamb and round them up for me... 'K? Thanks.

Hammer Bro: YES, MA'AM!

               even broke the captain!

Private Koopa: Look, lady, if they find us, it is GAME OVER! We've gotta clear

               this area, STAT!

 and enters another door. This leads to an outside area, and a dead end]

Princess Peach: Well, staying here won't do us any good... Let's turn around

                and keep looking.

       dead end.

Private Koopa: Find cover, lady! I'm trained to handle scum like this!

          finished you... Yeah, but this is the end of the road...and your luck

          runs out...right here.

Nastasia: It's time you came on over and got with the program... Come and serve

          the count!

Nastasia: Yeah, that's great and all, but my hypno-powers kinda say otherwise.

          Just sit tight a sec, 'K? 'Cause I've just got to brainwash you real

          quick.

Nastasia: What?! That wasn't on my schedule! Where'd she go?

Nastasia: Well, that's really not a deal breaker... Our prophecy-fulfillment

          plan is running smoothly. We have no need for her. Yeah, and it

          doesn't matter where she runs, since all worlds are about to fall...

"I remember that day well... The room was warm. The whole place was at peace."

"Ugh... Uuugh..."

"You're awake at last?"

"Where...am I? Is this...a human's home?"

"Bleccch! Don't wiggle like that. I found you at the cliff base. You took quite

 a fall."

"You're a human, correct? I don't...repulse you? I am of the Tribe of

 Darkness..."

"Why would that matter? Anyone with a heart would not ignore an injured soul!"

"That was the day our paths crossed... That day... That was the day our tragedy

 was set in motion."

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Before Chapter Two  [BFC2]

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"If you get a Pure Heart, you can choose to visit specific sections in each

 chapter."

Tippi: First, to Merlon's place...

Merlon: I can see from your faces that it went well, indeed... Let's head back

        to my house so you can tell the details. Please, step right in.

        Purity Heart!

        mine. She was the one who wrote the Light Prognosticus to counteract

        the dark one... Merlumina and those who followed her built this town.

        They are why we are here.

Villager: Y-Y'see...

          Um...

          Um...

          Um...

          Um...

          Um...

          Um...

          Um...

          Um...

          Um...

          Um...

          Um...

          Um...

          Um...

          Um...

          Um...

          Um, y'see... A girl fell outta the sky!

          her!

        as well!

 up an elevator]

          nowhere!

Tippi: What's the matter?

        sure. She doesn't appear to be conscious... And she is shivering

        uncontrollably... What could the problem be?

        Flipside.

        girl... Once she revives, we will be able to ask Princess Peach

        exactly what happened. Now, off with you! Find Saffron the chef on the

        first floor!

 with Saffron]

         frown right upside down!

         All I need is a Fire Burst to make a pot of soup that'll warm her up

         in a jiffy! Some stores sell Fire Bursts, so just check the shelves

         wherever you like to shop. You bring me one, sugar, and I'll make you

         some tasty Spicy Soup!

Saffron: Ooh, now THERE'S the Fire Burst I need! Now let's just get started on

         making that Spicy Soup! Hand me that Fire Burst...

 - Yes

 - No

[When "Yes" is chosen, she takes the item]

         just as quick as you can!

                haven't had a dream about such tasty food in ages...

Princess Peach: Oh! Mario?! You're OK?!

        name is Tippi. Come, let us adjourn to my house. I would be grateful if

        you would tell us more there.

[Mario nods. Later, inside Merlon's house...]

                Tippi.

Princess Peach: Mm, I suppose you're right... There's just no way to know. I

                just hope they're safe...

Merlon: "And one Pure Heart shall lead the way to the next..." So it is

        written. There are still more Heart Pillars to be found in Flipside,

        young ones. When you find the next Heart Pillar, you must set a Pure

        Heart in it. And when you do so, a door to the world containing the

        next Pure Heart will appear.

        mysterious Merlee.

        long-lost cousins. Yes... I have heard that Merlee has guarded an

        ancient and secret treasure. If my instincts are correct, it may be the

        next Pure Heart we seek. I must tell you, the Light Prognosticus also

        speaks of her magical powers...

Merlon: Oh ho, are you going as well? You should not tax yourself. You've only

        just recovered...and...it may be dangerous.

Princess Peach: Well, I can't just sit here and let everyone else go off to

                save the worlds, now, can I? After all, The Void that is

                spreading in the sky is my fault. Mine and Bowser's...

Princess Peach: So I'm going, and that's final! I've made my decision.

"Peach has joined your party! Now you can control not just Mario, but Princess

 Peach, as well!"

        one of the keys to unconvering them. Quite literally, in fact. Please,

        use this key wherever it fits here in town. My intuition tells me you

        should be able to use it very near my house...

        that may help. I am sure that musty old tome still has much to teach

        us. Yes, very much indeed. Now, Mario, Princess Peach... Do all you can

        to stop the count's evil plans!

Princess Peach: Let's go, Mario! Come on, Tippi!

[Mario nods, then they exit Merlon's house]

"When playing as Princess Peach, you can use her umbrella in a few ways. Press

 and hold 2 while jumping to float slowly down. In addition, press the D-Pad

 down to use your umbrella to guard against enemy attacks. When you want to

 change your character, choose him or her on the menu screen."

 the 3D dimension. He eventually finds his way around to a Heart Pillar, then

 inserts the Pure Heart into it. This reveals an orange door on the tower of

 Flipside, then Mario and his group enters it]

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Chapter 2-1: Bogging to Merlee's  [CH21]

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"With Princess Peach at his side, Mario set out once again, bound for

 adventure. This time, our heroes were tasked with finding the mysterious

 charmer, Merlee. If Merlon was right, then Merlee was the key to finding the

 next Pure Heart. Never one to flinch from danger, Mario set out to find

 Merlee's mysterious mansion. But little did he know, the evil works of

 dastardly Count Bleck awaited at every turn..."

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       be a ways...

Tippi: Let's go...

 pipe. This leads to what appears to be an empty room]

Tippi: This room... There's something about this room...

[He uses Tippi's abilities to find a hidden blue switch, which he hits even

 though it's invisible. This makes a pipe appear, which he takes down into

 another room. He defeats an enemy in that room, then a big chest appears. He

 examins the chest, and it opens. Mario is confused because nothing happens]

      explodin'? Sss-POW! I ain't sensed real good blow-stuff-up vibes in...

      1,500 years! Sss-POOOM! I gotta check those vibes out a little more

      close-like! Sss-CRAAAACK!

Pixl: You stay up wonderin' if anyone ever gives presents TO Santa Claus.

 - Yes!

 - Totally!

 answer you choose]

 - Absolutely!

 - Uh-huh!

Pixl: When someone says, "Let's just be friends," you think, "Yeah, whatever."

 - And how!

 - No doubt!

Pixl: You don't really understand why I'm askin' you all these weird questions.

 - You got it!

 - Truer than true!

Pixl: You think shoppin' online is a wonderful and magical experience.

 - All my life!

 - Right on!

Pixl: You once put on a shirt inside out but didn't bother reversin' it before

      goin' out.

 - Yeah, I remember that.

 - All the time!

Pixl: You wanna be sleepin' when you're awake, but when you're tired, you wanna

      wake up.

 - Exactly!

 - Always!

Pixl: You're gettin' real tired of these questions.

 - You said it, not me.

 - Umm...yeah.

      Ssss-BLAM! My mind's made up now! Ssss-BLAPPOW! You guys...are worthy of

      my power!

"The explosive Pixl named Boomer became your friend! Use Boomer's power to blow

 up foes and destroy blocks! When you want to switch Pixls, just go to the

 Pixls menu and pick another one."

        Ssss-BOOOOM!

[Using Boomer's help, Mario and the others go through more areas of the valley,

 eventually hitting a switch. This causes a rumble]

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Chapter 2-2: Tricks, Treats, Traps  [CH22]

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"On the far side of a beast-ridden swamp, Mario and Co. found an imposing

 residence. "This must be Merlee's Mansion!" squealed Princess Peach with glee.

 If our friends could only find the Pure Heart quickly, their quest here would

 end. But when has fate ever set Mario on such a simple path? Brimming with

 anticipation, our plucky heroes plunged into Merlee's Mansion..."

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Merlee's Mansion

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 weird lady]

Lady: Well, hi there! Big welcome! Welcome to Merlee's Mansion!

Lady: I'm Lady Merlee's handmaid. My name's Mimi! But you can call me Mimikins

      if you want! You're here to see Lady Merlee, aren't you?

      farthest room. Just head on up there whenever you're ready! Oh, golly,

      but listen... DON'T YOU DARE GO INTO ANY OTHER ROOMS BY ACCIDENT, OR

      ELSE! Enjoy your visit, OK?

 him to was a trap, where a ceiling fell down with spikes on it. After making

 it through this room, he returns to Mimi]

Mimi: Hm? Lady Merlee wasn't in the room I directed you to?

      silly?! Lady Merlee must be in the CLOSEST room on the first floor! Yes,

      of COURSE! Please head in and go alllll the way to the back!

Mimi: You can't find Lady Merlee? Gee whiz, that's a real head-scratcher, huh?

      I KNOW Lady Merlee is somewhere in the mansion. Look wherever you can!

 monster. The monster breaks loose]

       mind... I'd like to think we look rather tasty... What do you suppose it

       means?

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Chapter 2-3: Breaking the Bank  [CH23]

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"Mario and his friends kept up their search, delving ever deeper into the

 mansion. Wherever they looked, though, they found no sign of Merlee. Where was

 this mysterious woman? "Ah, maybe...this way..." So said Tippi, trying to

 sense the Pure Heart's location... With dread dangling like a broken

 chandelier, our heroes hurried through corridors..."

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Merlee's Mansion

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 it. He jumps and gets a coin out of the block, breaking the vase in the

 process. Mimi then screams]

      NYAAAAAARGH!

Mimi: Oh, you'll pay for that! Yes, you will... I'll have you know that that

      vase cost 1,000,000 Rubees...

Mimi: So hand over that money! Now! Or you're DONE FOR!

Tippi: Rubees? Oh, I don't believe Mario carries any of that particular

       currency... I don't suppose those are anything like coins, are they?

      ...So what are you saying? Are you telling me you don't have any Rubees

      at all?!

Mimi: Well, guess what? You're just gonna have to work it off, then! Until you

      work off your debt, you naughty little things, I OWN YOU! ENJOY LABOR!

      you earn 1,000,000 Rubees, you come pay it off in the room at the back.

      You can also check the balance of your debt there. So! Get to work,

      servants!

"Mario is now saddled with a 1,000,000-Rubee debt! WHOA!"

 hitting some blocks, and a warden]

           mean it! Boss Mimi hates the dark like she hates brussels sprouts!

           So WORK IT! MOOOORE POWER!

           Rubees! Unh! Rubees make the world go up, down, 'round and 'round!

           You wanna work here too?

 - Sure thing!

 - No way!

[If "No way!" is chosen...]

           But you'll never get out of here unless you start working! Unh!

[If "Sure thing!" is chosen...]

           you mean it! Another day, another Rubee! Unh! Rubees are life! Unh!

           Jump! Rubee! Jump! Rubee! When you're done jumping, come talk to me.

           I'll tell you how many Rubees you earned. Oh! And watch out for our

           "motivational sparks" that travel along the floor!

 little Rubees, he talks to the warden]

Warden #1: You call that a day's work?! Wow. Worst peon of all time. Pro tip:

           get a work ethic. But a promise is a promise. For your sad amount of

           work, a sad amount of Rubees!

           average work, here's an average sum of Rubees.

 door farthest to the left. Inside is a prisoner]

             you do... Just slip me 100 Rubees. I'll tell ya somethin' good.

             Honest. It's prime info.

 - Pay the man!

 - No way!

[If "No way!" is chosen...]

Prisoner #1: What, you don't trust me? Pfft! You must lead a sad little gerbil

             life if you can't trust people.

[If "Pay the man!" is chosen...]

             parenting, right there. Well, turns out she was a smart cookie.

             I'm gonna give you the VIP room passcode. The secret code is...

             5963! What good is it? That's a secret! Duh! Just remember 5963,

             gerbil. Thank me later.

 getting Rubees by running on wheels like a hamster]

Warden #2: 'Round and 'round and 'round she goes! When I'll retire, nobody

           knows! Big Boss Mimi hates the dark more than old ham! So move those

           gerbil legs! POOOOOOWERRRR UUUUUUUP!

           some cash! Yeah, major upgrade from that other room! You'll earn

           crazy Rubees in here! Unh! So, a new gerbil, huh... Hungry for

           Rubees, gerbil? You wanna work here?

 - I'm ready!

 - No way!

[If "No way!" is chosen...]

           do I care, right? Wanna work hard? Great. Wanna cry about it? Fine.

           I don't care. Gerbil.

[If "I'm ready!" is chosen...]

           GERBILS! MOVE! Y'know, sometimes I wonder why I do this...but it's

           simple: work is fun! You ready?

 - Yes

 - No

[If "No" is chosen...]

Warden #2: Y'know, this latest crop of volt gerbils is pretty weak. I'd outwork

           them on one leg!

[If "Yes" is chosen...]

 Mario begins running to the right to make the wheel roll. When he stops...]

Warden #2: Awwww, what's the matter? Tuckered out, little gerbil?

 - Yes

 - No

[If "Yes" is chosen, the warden will say the following things depending on how

 many Rubees you got]

           for labor. I guess you still have some pay coming, though. C'mere.

           Nibble a few Rubees, gerbil.

Warden #2: Hmmm... I wouldn't call you the star of all gerbil-kind, but that

           wasn't too shabby. C'mere. It's not exactly a gerbil banquet of

           Rubees, but it's nothing to sneeze at.

Warden #2: Whooo! You're just a little scamperer, aren't you? That's what I

           call a can-do gerbil! You ought to try out for the annual

           Gerbilympics, y'know? You could win medals! We reward scampering

           like that around here! C'mere for your payoff, Super Gerbil!

 3D mode, where he finds a hidden chest. It opens]

Pixl: 'CUZ I DOOOO!

      peepers...and imagine real hard...that the world's gone... Why, it's just

      about the biggest dern thrill ever!

Pixl: WHUH-HUH?! My senses are tellin' me that you're the hero! Whoa... Hey,

      welcome, pard. Got some bad news, though. Looks to me like yer a bit

      lackin' in thrills. I can't give my power to anyone who's too skinny in

      the thrills department. So here's what we do, pard! I'll recharge yer

      thrill gauge over the next ten seconds!

Pixl: Now yer all chargified, pard! Yepper, now you've got yer thrills! Now

      remember, we Pixls got loads of power, so you'd best be real careful with

      us! We had a little dustup with them Ancients 2,000 years ago...but we're

      pards now. So let's go have us some thrills, huh?! C'mon!

"The sideways-turning Pixl named Slim is now your pard! You can use Slim's

 power to turn sideways and avoid traps or enemies! And when you're sideways,

 you won't take damage...as long as you stay still!"

Slim: So now ya now the secret, huh, pard? Don't ya? Playin' hide-an'-seek is

      the biggest thrill you can find! You oughta try it!

 prisoner in 3D]

             delectable info! You're timely, so it's yours! I was gonna charge

             10,001 Rubees, but for you...10,000! Sound good?

 - Sure...

 - No way!

[If "No way!" is chosen...]

[If "Sure..." is chosen...]

             OK? And I heard her start sleeptalking... And she whispered...

             41262816... Think it's her boyfriend's phone number or something?

 prisoner's room. He finds a hidden ladder which leads to two electrical

 barriers. He uses Slim to get past the barriers, then he uses the passcode he

 discovered on the door to unlock it. It holds 1,000,000 Rubees]

"You got 1,000,000 Rubees!"

      Loan!

      for you?

 - Pay off some Rubees!

 - Check my balance!

 - Dropping in for kicks!

 - I love you!

[If "Check my balance!" is chosen...]

      to make your payments on time! And remember...BIG SMILE!

[If "Dropping in for kicks!" is chosen...]

Mimi: You don't need anything? Well, golly, then how about you GET LOST RIGHT

      NOW! I HAVE WORK TO DO!

[If "I love you!" is chosen...]

Mimi: Yeah, well, that's just super. Know what I love? Rubees. Go get me some,

      slacker!

[If "Pay off some Rubees!" is chosen...]

[She takes all of Mario's Rubees. When he pays all 1,000,000...]

Mimi: *shocked* WHAAAAT?! How did you earn enough Rubees to pay it off?! That's

      not supposed to happen! Nooo... You've broken my wonderful curse!

Mimi: NYAAAAAAAH! I'LL GET YOU!

       really? I'm worried about Merlee... We must hurry to her aid...

 hits it to end the chapter]

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Chapter 2-4: The Basement Face-off  [CH24]

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"The mysterious handmaid Mimi disappeared in a bizzare explosion... What

 exactly was her plan, and why did she try to enslave Mario and friends? After

 the incident, Princess Peach noticed stairs going down. "Here we go!" she

 said. "I wonder if Merlee is down here?" thought our heroes as they traded

 worried glances... The two solemnly made their way down, knowing there was no

 other path to follow."

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Merlee's Basement

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       here...

[Mario looks around, then gets confused. Merlee's spirit appears]

Merlee: Beautiful, mysterious Merlee! Mistress of the house, it's me! So glad

        it's you I see! So long I've waited for you. Your arrival is well past

        due. But we can't meet like this, oh no, for something's amiss. An evil

        one is after me, and safe and sound I cannot be.

        me, I can tell... And...if you do, take care... For...your eyes...may

        err... Trust nothing...foul...or fair...

        distance...is...too...vast... Are...you...ready to find me? Beware...

        if you do, I plea... ...  .. ... ..  .  .  ..   ....  .. ...  .  ...

        ..  .. .... .. . . . ..   . .  .. .... . .

Tippi: She's gone... Was that apparition really Merlee? Why do you suppose she

       was telling us to be so careful when we find her?

 ends up finding Merlee]

Merlee: Mysterious and so lovely, mistress of the house you see... It's me,

        Merlee! I shine on, such is my lot, a sun to those fate to me

        brought... And I knew that soon I'd see you buzz on by, little bees.

        Hee hee hee hee hee!

Tippi: We've come seeking the Pure Heart...

Merlee: For you, yes, I'll gladly part with that purest Pure Heart. Mmm, but

        there is a wee fee: yes, yes, 10,000,000 Rubees! Quite a bargain, you

        agree? So, folks, if you'd be dears, sign this dotted line here, and

        it's yours, free and clear!

 - Sign

 - Refuse

        it off somehow. Just sign here, my dear...

 - Sign

 - Refuse

Merlee: ...OK, here's what we'll do. Have I got a deal for you! Sign up for a

        loan, and boom! A free gift! Away with gloom! A Super Mega Ultra

        Shroom! Just sign here, my dear...

 - Sign

 - Refuse

Merlee: Ugh, fine, you bargain hard, I'll also throw in Beardward, a Pixl made

        of oats and lard. Isn't that so nice of me? I'm the best, don't you

        see? Here, dear, sign and cheer...

 - Sign

 - Refuse

        have a clue! Here it is: your last shot! Sign right now, on the dot!

 - Sign

 - Refuse

Merlee (Real): Good choice, for my sake... This Merlee's a total fake... Listen

               not! She is a snake!

               now...

      imposter... She's actually the faithful servant of Count Bleck, master

      impersonator Mimi! Golly, I was hoping we could settle this peacefully,

      but...TOO BAD!

Mimi: Oh, you want to make things ugly, huh? Well, that's super. Let's get

      ugly.

 spider]

      Mimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimi

      Mimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimi...

Merlee: Please, my friends, beware. A barrier protects her there. In fact, it's

        everywhere. I think attacks may well be useless against such as she.

Tippi: Attacks won't work? Ugh... What shall we do?

        and see! If you can, my magic may weaken her and win the day! Hurry,

        hurry, don't delay!

 Mimi. He eventually enters a female's bathroom, and opens one of the stalls,

 which contains Merlee inside a toilet]

        lot, a sun to those fate to me brought...

Merlee: I'm afraid that Mimi freak was too robust, and I too weak... The Pure

        Heart I quickly took and hid where she would never look... But now

        you're here; hooray! This bad tide will turn today! Soon that awful

        Mimi pays... You and I can now join up to teach that tiny, bratty pup a

        lesson: now let's power up!

Voice: Ooh, I don't think so...

      Mimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimi

      Mimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimimi...

            friends! Attack! We can drive her back!

Merlee (2): What is this you talk about? You're the faker! And a lout! Don't be

            fooled by her act! Get her now! Now! Attack!

Merlee (1): It's me! The real Merlee!

Merlee (2): No, it's me! The true Merlee!

            fake as can be.

            Well, you're a hag.

Merlee (1): Grrr! What a fib-maker! You're such a fake faker!

Merlee (2): Oh, now, come off it, dear! You're a dog from eye to ear! And your

            breath reeks, I fear.

Merlee (1): This is going nowhere, see... Let's let them pick a Merlee and

            settle it; do you agree?

Merlee (2): Sounds like a good thought. 'Cause I'm the real me (hot) and you

            really aren't (not).

Merlee (1): Hee hee hee hee hee... Oh, how much do you amuse! You're a fake!

            You will lose!

Merlee (2): Hee hee hee hee hee... You're fake, you stupid fake! We all know

            you're the snake!

Both: IT'S ON, CON!

Computer: IIIIIIIT'S the 66th Annual..."That's My Merlee!" show! How're you

          folks doing?

Computer: Let's get going! You're gonna ask these two Merlees a total of FIVE

          questions! Listen closely to those answers, 'cause at the end, you

          gotta pick the real one! Oh, but that's not all! Pick wrong, and

          there could be some di-SAS-trous results! Now, for our first

          question!

 - When's your birthday?

 - What's the best food?

 - What guy's your type?

 - What's the best animal?

 - What's the best smell?

 - What are you into?

 - What do you want most?

 - What's your nickname?

 - What do you wash first?

 - What's your best feature?

[If "When's your birthday?" is chosen...]

Computer: Let's make with the asking! Drrrrrrrrumroll, please! When is your

          birthday?

[If "What's the best food?" is chosen...]

Merlee (2): Tangerines! That's my scene!

[If "What guy's your type?" is chosen...]

Computer: We'd all like to know this next one, am I right, fellas?

          Drrrrrrrumroll, please! What kind of guy's your type?

Merlee (2): Oh, how can I share when... ...the guy's right there.

[If "What's the best animal?" is chosen...]

Merlee (2): An adorable little demon, all sweatin' and steamin'!

          be?

[If "What's the best smell?" is chosen...]

          favorite smell?

[If "What are you into?" is chosen...]

Computer: This one's about hobbies! What are you into lately?

Merlee (1): Catalogues for crystal balls, that's where my interest falls.

Merlee (2): I like watching rerun shows of "Super Ultra Goomba Bros.!"

[If "What do you want most?" is chosen...]

Merlee (2): I want a boyfriend, please! I'd love a guy to squeeze!

[If "What's your nickname?" is chosen...]

          nickname as a kid?

Merlee (1): It is not a name to boast, but I was the "Bashful Ghost."

Merlee (2): Not to go and make a fuss, but I was the "Odd Propoise."

[If "What do you wash first?" is chosen...]

          thing you wash in the bathtub?

          be?

[If "What's your best feature?" is chosen...]

Computer: Now here's one for the ages! What is your best feature?

            "Lobes of the Year."

            seem to love it, see.

          real Merlee?! Search your minds! LET'S HAVE A GUESS!

 - Yes

 - No

[If "No" is chosen, you have to guess again. If "Yes" is chosen...]

Computer: Well, enough suspense! Let's see if the one you picked is the real

          Merlee... A fateful moment, folks! I'm on pins and needles!

        me!

Merlee (Fake): Stupid-heads... I'd mimicked her perfecty! You know it! ... I

               guess I'll congratulate you...by tearing you to little bits like

               stupid confetti!

 then she transforms into a spider. Merlee gets scared]

Merlee: I will cheer from over here! Rah! Rah! Whoosh-bing-bah! Hit 'er in the

        knee! ...If she has one. Does she?

Mimi: Heeheeheeheeheeheehee... She's a fast one, isn't she? Oh, golly, well,

      whatever. I'll finish you off first! MIMIMIMIMIMIMI!

[They battle Mimi. After she's hit once and takes no damage, Merlee breaks her

 barrier and she gets damaged]

Mimi: But...what? Why can you damage me?! I'm supposed to be all INVINCIBLE!

      Count Bleck's power was supposed to protect me!

        normal cheer! This cheer is magic, woo! Her magic barrier is through!

      completely naked! How could you?!

        day!

Merlee: Yes! Yes! Our team's best! GOOO...TEAM!

[After she's been defeated, her head falls to the ground]

Mimi: Mimimimimiuuuuuurgh... B-But how could you... It's impossible... How...

Mimi: Uurr-urrk... URK! URK! Don't think you've beaten me for good, dummies...

      Next time you won't be so lucky... Remember that... Stupid-heads!

      UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUURK!

Merlee: Fine job on that Mimi, yes! The Pure Heart's safe, evil's repressed.

        to draw near! Finally, that duty's done, and I'm ecstatic, for one. But

        wait, ere we finish up. I must tell you something, yup.

        that I and my ancestors waited by the Pure Heart, staying spry... But

        something wasn't written there, and of it you must be aware.

        of mystery... Four heroes unite, their hope burns forth light to

        shatter the walls of blight. That is how despair, it dies, such is what

        we prophesize here in the home of the wise.

        of heroes true. So, then, it falls to you, to find the other heroes

        two. I would guess, if I had to, the others might be known to you.

        parts! Here, heroes! A Pure Heart!

"You got a Pure Heart"

"Count Bleck's servant Mimi had laid a nasty trap for Mario and friends... But

 with the help of Merlee, faithful defender of the Pure Heart, the day was won.

 But who were the other two heroes mentioned by Merlee? With five Pure Hearts

 to be found, Mario knew this adventure had only begun..."

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Nastasia: ...Yeah, so I just got a brief memo from Mimi? It says "I messed up

          bad!" ...That's the message in its entirety. Yeah...

             of power? A Light Prognosticus hero... Descendants of the ancient

             tribe... Their strength grows.

[O'Chunks enters]

O'Chunks: I beg yeh, gimme the honor o' whalin' on this pack o' nambly-

          pamblies! I swear on me whiskers that I'll spank 'em like naughty

          little Cherbils, I will!

Nastasia: Oh, so, O'Chunks, yeah, you think you're all set to go? So I guess

          you finished up that report on your own inadequacy that I needed?

O'Chunks: Eah... Y'see... I...just got a wee bit left. I'm workin' on me

          conclusion. Yeh gotta gimme a break! Me writin' takes time, lass! An'

          1,000 pages be a lot!

Count Bleck: O'Chunks, calm yourself. Take a minion time-out. Count Bleck will

             send...

Count Bleck: Bleh heh heh heh heh... You'd like some playtime, I imagine,

             Dimentio? So you shall have it, but do not disappoint Count Bleck.

             Dispatch this hero.

          challenge. Now if there is nothing else, I'll just be on my way.

          Ciao, my count.

Nastasia: Yeah, so, O'Chunks? Can you fill me in on why you're still not

          writing that report?

O'Chunks: A report?! What are yeh... Oh... Yeah. A'right, I'm goin', yeh great

          beard-tweaker!

[O'Chunks leaves]

          castle... I still have to root out a few unconverted rogues, but I'll

          report back soon...

             Count Bleck! Bleh heh heh heh heh heh... Their efforts are in

             vain. No one can stop Count Bleck!

             heart...

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[Luigi is shown outside of one of the castle's rooms, just like where Peach was

 located]

       up, and...

Goomba #1: Yeah, we're doing OK. Good to see you made it! (Figured he was

           done... Dude is tougher than he looks.)

       Bowser?

Goomba #2: Nope, not so much. You're the only one we found lying around here.

           Hopefully, they're both OK. (Get a load of this moron! Who cares

           about his friend?)

           something. And we're probably next! (Why is this dude so calm?!

           We're behind enemy lines!)

           out of here? We're thinking maybe you open up a path for us...and we

           all bail. Watcha think?

Luigi: No... I... I couldn't possibly! I've gotta save the princess!

           Luigi's daring exploits... We'd heard you were the defender of the

           helpless! We have no one else!

Luigi: Then I've got no choice! Luigi must spring into action! My fans need me!

           sucker!)

Goomba #2: We're right behind you! (But the second the going gets rough, we

           BAIL!)

 a seemingly endless hallway, until...]

 which is a dead end]

Luigi: Oh boy... Looks like you're right. Now what do we do?

Goomba #2: Uh... Shouldn't we look for another way out, maybe? (This guy's

           useless.) If we stay put, somebody is defenitely going to spot--

Voice: Hmm-mm-mm... I've been looking all OVER for you.

Nastasia: Yeah, you're that guy who really wasn't a team player back at the

          wedding... You're gonna need a little disciplinary action, I think...

          So let's get started, hm?

Goomba #1: Oh, man... Poor Gary... All right! It's time for me to Goomba-up!

Goomba #1: What's it look like, genius? I'm getting with the winning team!

          y'know, undying loyalty to the count, and you're on board.

           COUNT!

          priorities on track...

Troops: YES, MA'AM!

"You're late. Did something happen?"

"Yes, my father caught me. Sneaking out of the castle wasn't easy after that."

"I was worried you wouldn't come..."

"You are a strange girl... You know what I am and yet you do not seem afraid."

"I don't care what you are. I just wanted to see you. Is that... Is that so

 wrong?"

"No. No, of course not. I wanted to see you, too. Blumiere... Do you mind if I

 sit next to you?"

"Please do, Timpani. Let's return to our conversation. I must know more of

 you..."

Iain Wilson
Guides Editor

Iain originally joined Future in 2012 to write guides for CVG, PSM3, and Xbox World, before moving on to join GamesRadar in 2013 as Guides Editor. His words have also appeared in OPM, OXM, PC Gamer, GamesMaster, and SFX. He is better known to many as ‘Mr Trophy’, due to his slightly unhealthy obsession with amassing intangible PlayStation silverware, and he now has well over 900 Platinum pots weighing down the shelves of his virtual award cabinet. He does not care for Xbox Achievements.