In Koopington DC (capital of the Nation of Koopas, homeland of the Koopas), there is a young Koopa boy. He seems to be quite aggravated with his family. Quite curious…
Young Koopa Boy: C'mon! Hurry up! We're going to miss the premier of the movie!
Coming down the stairs are 3 Koopas: a mother, a father, and a girl. The mother looks angry, the father looks sheepish, and the sister looks annoyed.
Mother Koopa: Don't yell at your family like that, Koopath! We are being as fast as we can! Also, don't be rude. Remember your manners!
Father Koopa: Listen to your mother, Son. You shouldn't be so hard with Koopath, Koopey.
Koopey: Oh, don't start with me, Herbert C. Koopa!
Young Girl Koopa: Don't yell at me! We had a deal, remember?!
Koopath: *sigh* Yes, Koopisie. Can we just get going now?
Koopey and Herbert: Yes. C'mon, let's get going. We don't want our seats being taken. I've heard that some people have paid thousands of coins for chances to get tickets.
Koopath and Koopisie: Finally!
Koopath, Koopisie, Koopey and Herbert get into their family shell cart. They drive to the movie theater. It seems to be quite packed. A huge, bright, neon sign saying “Paper Mario 3” hangs above the theater. The Koopas get out of the shell cart and enter the theater. There seems to be at least a million people there, including Koopas, Goombas, Toads, Yoshis, and even people from other kingdoms, such as bean people (even Prince Peasley!), and even people who look quite like X-Nauts.
Koopath's Family: ... Wow.
Koopath: Who knew there would be so many people here? I knew the movie was popular, but everybody's here!
Koopisie: I heard that every room is showing this movie, and that they are showing it constantly for a whole week!
Herbert: It seems that people from all corners of the world are here! Look! There's Popple standing right next to Jinx, next to The Master! There's even Kent C. Koopa, and his cousin, Hookbill!
Koopey: It's still two hours before the movie starts. We should look around for a while. Koopath, I think that there are special promotion Mario RPG cards over there.
Koopath: Oh, you're right! Gotta go, Mom!
Koopath runs away in the direction of the promotion card stands.
Koopey: Koopisie, I think Rawk Hawk is making a guest appearance, and is signing autographs. Want to get his autograph with me?
Koopisie: Of course!
Koopey and Koopisie run off to where Rawk Hawk should be.
Herbert: *sigh* I guess it's just me. Again... Hey! Are those Mario plushies over there!
Herbert runs off to the Mario plushies.
1 hour and 50 minutes later, the Koopa family are sitting in their special box, movie theater seats. Koopath has a bunch of new cards, Koopey and Koopisie have pictures of Rawk Hawk signed by himself, and Herbert has a bunch of different Mario plushies.
Koopath's Family: The movie's about to start! Everybody quiet!
Finally, the movie starts. A screen appears. Previews show. And finally...
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Today I will tell you the story of the 8th, banished Star Spirit, the Darkstar, and its role in events about to be revealed. Long ago, there was only one Star Spirit revered above all others. This most honorable Star Spirit was called Mastar, for he (he will be referred to as male) was truly the master of all Star Spirits. Incredibly wise, having great judgment, immense power, and a strong sense of justice, he was celebrated as the greatest Star Spirit to ever exist.
Now, as in tradition of the Star Spirits, the current Star Spirit must choose an apprentice to continue on when the current one fades away. He had a hard time choosing, as there were 7 outstanding choices. Eldstar, wise beyond his young years. Mamar, possessing great kindness and caring. Skolar, having great knowledge and a unique ability to learn easily. Muskular, having great strength, and a just heart. Misstar, surprisingly having great healing capabilities. Klevar, able to make clever decisions in a heartbeat. And last but not least, Kalmar, able to ease and stop people from making rash decisions. Truly impossible to decide, if one wanted to.
But Mastar did not. He wished to rule forever, and he chose all 7 to keep himself from fading away, as he had done for many years. But the 7 found out about it, and showed all Stars what Mastar truly was. He fought all at once, and defeated them. But then all the Stars wished for the 7, and Mastar was defeated. But he was too powerful to be destroyed, so using the power of the Star Rod, the 7 Star Spirits sealed Mastar away, within the Star Rod.
The 7 separated Mastar into two parts. The "good" parts were sealed within Star Haven itself, making it prosper for many years to come. But the evil, ambitious, tactician mind of Mastar was sealed within the Star Rod itself. Before he was sealed, he christened himself as Darkstar, and he swore revenge on the 7 Star Spirits. That would not happen for many years, as he would only be unsealed if the Star Rod was taken by the same person twice in a row, for a malicious intent.
Many years later, the Star Rod was taken by a monstrous Koopa called Bowser. A while after he failed, the Star Rod was returned. But then he tried to steal it again, and succeeded. Now, he heads for Peach's Castle, as Princess Peach Toadstool is holding Mario’s (surprise) birthday party. This is not good. Not good at all…
Luigi is hanging Mario's clothes on their clothesline, while Mario is just starting to eat his dinner. That's when Toad comes rushing toward the Mario Bros’ house. He looks worried.
Toad: Luigi! Where's Mario! Where's Mario! P-P-P-P-P-Princess P-P-P-P-P-Peach has been kidnapped by Bowser! AGAIN!!!
Luigi: He's in the house eating his dinner of-
Toad: Mario!
Toad runs off into the house, leaving Luigi flabbergasted.
Luigi: Well! It seems that Toad's manners have been declining more than usual. He doesn't need to act so worried, considering how it's just a lure to get Mario to the castle, for his-
Toad comes running out of the Mario Bros’ house with Mario in tow. He looks annoyed, while Mario looks ready to stop Bowser to a pulp (again).
Toad: LUIGI! SHUT-UP!
Luigi: Sorry.
Mario: ...
Toad: Yes, Mario. Princess Peach is being kidnapped by Bowser! If you hurry, you might be able to stop-
Mario runs off before Toad can finish his sentence. Toad looks annoyed at Mario now.
Toad: It seems Mario's manners are declining more than you say mine are, Luigi.
Mario is running
by the Item Shop.
Mario is running
by Merlon's house.
Mario is running
through the blue-colored star door leading to where the castle is.
Mario is running
into the castle.
Mario is running
into Peach's room, when...
Mario's Surprise Party Guests: Surprise! Happy Birthday Mario!
Mario is quite shocked. He was obviously not expecting this. That's when he notices that Princess Peach is there, perfectly fine and sound.
Mario: ...
Peach: Yes Mario, I was not kidnapped by Bowser. We just said that so we could surprise you! It IS your birthday, after all.
Mario: ...
Peach: Yes, everything is fine. Sorry about this, Mario.
Mario: ...
Peach: So you're fine with everything then, Mario? Truly, you are a hero. Now everyone, LETS PARTY!
Mario's birthday party starts. Everyone is having a great time. Toads are playing Pass the Shroom. Yoshis are playing Egg Hunt. The nomadic mice are gambling. After a few hours, Peach says that it's time to eat the cake.
Peach: Ok, everyone. The cake is here. Mario will have the honor of cutting the first piece of my special Berry Shroom Cake, with a side of Midnight Dark Chocolate Ice Cream, prepared by the efforts of both our very own Tace T, and Zess T. of Rogueport. Here is the cake knife, Mario!
Mario takes the cake knife. He cuts the cake. Everyone starts eating their pieces. Many get second and even third slices. Gourmet Guy even has 5! After that, Peach makes another announcement.
Peach: It's time for Mario to open his presents! Come this way, Mario!
Peach and Mario walk into the adjacent room, and everyone else follows. In that room is a pile of presents. There are at least 500 presents!
Mario: ...
Peach: Yes, Mario, all these presents are yours. You can open them in any order you want.
Mario starts opening all the presents. He gets a special edition of Chef E’s master cook book; an Orichalcum frying pan from Tace T. and Zess T; a special everlasting lightbulb from Watt; a special Beany Fruit from the Yoshis of Yoshi’s Island; he even got a special blue robe from Kamek and a note saying "Dear Mario, I would appreciate it if you got rid of Kammy Koopa for me, so I will be back in Bowser’s favor. Sincerely, Kamek". Mario also got MANY other presents. It seems like nothing can go wrong, when suddenly Bowser comes crashing through the ceiling.
Bowser: Bwa ha ha ha ha! Hello Mario! I'm SO sorry for crashing your party like this, but Peach shall be mine!
Bowser uses the Star Rod to make everyone at the party disappear except Peach and Mario.
Bowser: Now for you, Mario!
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RPG Battle
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Mario’s HP: 10
Vs.
Bowser’s HP:
10
Mario uses Jump
on Bowser, causing 2 damage.
Bowser’s HP:
8
Bowser jumps on
Mario, doing 3 damage.
Mario’s HP: 7
Mario uses Jump.
This does 2 damage to Bowser.
Bowser’s HP:
6
Bowser: Bwa ha ha ha! It seems you are stronger than usual, Mario! But you will not win! Check out this!
Bowser pulls out the Star Rod!
Bowser: Ha ha ha! Yes, Mario, I've taken the Star Rod again! Now watch this!
Bowser uses the
Star Rod to increase his power.
Bowser’s HP:
30
Bowser: You will fall, Mario!
Bowser claws Mario,
doing 4 damage, and poisoning Mario.
Mario is hurt
by Poison! Loses 2 health.
Mario’s HP: 1
Bowser: You will lose!
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End RPG Battle
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Mario kneels down, clearly tired. Bowser looks positively ecstatic.
Bowser: Finally! I will destroy you once and for all, Mario!
Bowser's Star Rod starts to glow. Bowser gets ready to fire at Mario. But wait! What is this? Something is happening with the Star Rod. Hmm...
Bowser: What the?! What's happening to my Star Rod? I should be destroying Mario now!
The Star Rod stops glowing. Shadow stars cover it. Bowser drops it. He seems to be stunned.
Bowser: ... Uh... WHAT IS HAPPENING?!
A shadow flies out from the Star Rod and hits Bowser, causing him to fly out of the castle, into the sky. The Star Rod becomes even darker, now looking like a silhouette with a purple aura. Suddenly, a black, star-shaped thing comes out of the star on the Star Rod. It is entirely black with dull red, slanted eyes and two white fangs hanging down from its mouth.
Mysterious Star: Daaarkstaaar! Daaarkstaaar! I am Darkstar! I am released! Revenge will be mine! Hahahaha! Hmm... It seems that there is a princess here. Are you a princess, my dear?
Peach: You have no reason to know!
Darkstar: Hahaha. You must be the current princess in the Toadstool line. All of those have been firebrands. If I kidnap you, my revenge might be easier.
Mario: ...
Darkstar: You think you can stop me? I am more powerful than you could ever be. Who are you, anyway? Are you some kind of hero?
Mario: ...
Darkstar: You say you are Mario? So you are the one who freed the Star Rod from the one called Bowser. I could hear out of the Star Rod, but not see. I sense you will be a great annoyance if I let you live. I must destroy you, then. Goodbye, Mario...
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RPG Battle
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Mario’s HP: 1
Vs.
Darkstar’s HP:
100
Darkstar: You are running out of energy. It will be no fun crushing you like this.
Darkstar uses
Super Heal on Mario. Mario’s HP is increased and healed to 20.
Mario’s HP: 20
Mario uses Jump.
Does 0 damage.
Darkstar’s HP:
100
Darkstar rushes
into Mario, doing 2 damage.
Mario’s HP: 18
Mario uses Hammer,
causing 1 damage to Darkstar.
Darkstar’s HP:
99
Darkstar uses
Darkspin. Does 10 damage to Mario.
Mario’s HP: 8
Mario uses Hammer.
Does 1 damage.
Darkstar’s HP:
98
Darkstar uses
Darkhand, doing 7 damage.
Mario’s HP: 1
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End RPG Battle
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Darkstar: Hahaha! You will lose, Mario! Now to finish you!
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Koopath: Oh, no! Mario's going to lose! Everyone, cheer for Mario! Mar-i-o! Mar-i-o! C'mon! Cheer!
Crowd: Mar-i-o! Mar-i-o! Mar-i-o! Mar-i-o! Mar-i-o! Mar-i-o! Mar-i-o! Mar-i-o! Mar-i-o!
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Darkstar: Hahaha! Now, Mario, DIE!!!
A purple and red aura surrounds Darkstar. Darkstar rushes toward Mario. But wait! A bright shining light surrounds Mario, stopping Darkstar’s attack. His HP is restored! When fighting Darkstar, Mario is now able to use Lightjump and Lighthammer! Mario is back!
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RPG Battle
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Mario’s HP: 20
Vs.
Darkstar’s HP:
98
Mario uses Lightjump,
doing 6 damage.
Darkstar’s HP:
92
Darkstar uses
Darkmeteor. Does 4 damage to Mario.
Mario’s HP: 16
Mario uses Lighthammer,
causing 8 damage to Darkstar.
Darkstar’s HP:
84
Darkstar: Hmm... It seems you have great strength. But I have only used 1 percent of my power. It is getting boring. Now you will die. You should feel privileged, as very few people experience the honor of seeing me use 10 percent of my full power. Hahaha!
Darkstar uses
Darkcharge. Darkstar is now using 10% power! Darkstar uses Darkheal. Heals
16 HP.
Darkstar’s HP:
100
Darkstar: Hahaha. You were not expecting that I have become faster, did you? Hahaha.
Mario uses Lighthammer.
Does 0 damage to Darkstar.
Darkstar’s HP:
100
Darkstar uses
Explosion. 99 damage to Mario.
Mario faints.
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End RPG Battle
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Darkstar: You have lost, Mario. Now you will die.
A blood red and purple aura appears around Darkstar. Darkstar slams into Mario, causing him to fly out of the castle.
Peach: MARIO!!! NOOOOOOOOOO!!! What have you done, you scoundrel?!
Darkstar: Hahaha! Be quiet, Princess, or I will have to silence you. Now, I will make this castle mine!
Darkstar increases his power to 20 percent! Peach's Castle starts to warp all over. It becomes a dark, dungeon-like castle. The only colors are gray, blood red, purple, and black (and variations of those colors). Suddenly, the castle starts to move into itself, and then it is gone. It's just gone from that spot. Nothing remains. Not the smallest bit.
It seems the castle is in some strange world. It is floating above a barren world, in a blood red sky. What is this place? It seems Darkstar is talking to Peach in the center room of the castle.
Darkstar: It would be smart of you to obey me, Princess, as you will be here a while. Even if that fool Mario did manage to survive, get here (which is nearly impossible), and rescue you, it would take quite a while. If you obey me, and are docile, you will have a pleasant stay in Castle Darkstar.
Peach: :( Fine. But where are we, anyway?
Darkstar: Hahaha. We are in Star Dark, land of chaos and destruction. Every chaotic idea, thought, creature, item, etc. that exists comes here. Because of that, this world was ravaged. It was separated from the rest of the universe. The only way to get here is to either be of chaos, or one other way. But I will not tell you about that. Guards!
2 Toads with red skin, a black Mushroom with yellow spots, and royal blue jackets come in.
Darkstar: Guards! Take the princess to her room! Make sure she's secure. I don't want her getting out.
Darktoads: Yes, Mast- I mean, yes, High Lord Darkstar.
The Darktoads pick up Peach and carry her to her room.
Peach: Noooooooooo!
Will Peach find a way to escape her room? Will she find out the other way into Star Dark? Will she be able to contact Mario? Is Mario even alive? If so, where could he be? Will he find out about Star Dark? Find out, after a short break!
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Koopath: How long is this break?
Staff Man: It will be 15 minutes. I suggest you take this time to adjust your seat, go to the bathroom, or purchase some snacks from our snackbar.
Monday100 (aka, me) See you next time on, Paper Mario 3: Return of the Darkstar!