[hr] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/0eQ5MwX.png[/img] [color=ed1c24][b][u]Level:[/u][/b][/color] 2 (4/20) [color=ed1c24][b][u]Location:[/u][/b][/color] Peach’s Castle [color=ed1c24][b][u]Word Count:[/u][/b][/color] 926 [sub][b]Direct Mentions:[/b] [@Archmage MC], [@ProPro], [@Lugubrious][/sub] [/center] As the plumber made his way towards the cages, he wouldn't go at this alone. Blazermate came to his aid along with her valuable healing capabilities pocketing him close behind. Mario recognized this notion and issued a thumbs up for thanks as he continued quenching the fires ahead. He zipped and zoom through the falling debris and blazing carpiture. The cages were just in sight and they were closing in! Just over that hill of debris and they'll be within range of the cages. He prepares his jump - ducking low - before firing his legs straight into the air. Being focused at the prizes ahead, it didn't even matter what was happening around him. Not even the triple shots that rang out from a particular revolver were of~ [color=ed1c24][b][i]"WAAGH!"[/i][/b][/color] Feeling a sudden burst of burning pain running rampant in his side, Mario's jump was interrupted in mid-air as a flash of red blinded his trajectory. He crashed down on the ground hard as he rolled over multiple times before grinding to a halt. Red ooze dripped from his sky-blue overalls and stained his snow-white gloves as he assessed the damage. He was definitely in significant pain, yet he strangely didn't feel as much as he thought he did. But of course, like Blazermate he too took quick note at the shooter - who of course was the infamous Courier. He very much had a few choice words and a blazing fist that he wanted to ram up his ass, but the healing robot took the honors for herself. And with the cowboy quickly getting shot by Zer0 and appointed a joint-strategy in foiling Megadragonbowser, Mario was forced to quell his anger elsewhere. Still, being within the reach of the robot's medibeam was able to soothe this painful experience and heal at least some of the damage while she healed others nearby. Yet once a beam of energy shot through near the ceiling, it was able to snap several of the target cages. Amongst the captives freed, Donkey Kong along with an animal duo and a stick-figure similar to a Mr. Game & Watch wielding a pencil of some kind. However, the purple dragon and a kid were still stuck on top of the cages and both suffering major damage. The plumber recalled Geno wanting the former for his plan and was about to contact the blue-clad puppet before seeing a new female character free the remaining two. With that taken care of, Mario turned his attention to the freed captives - specifically with the more familiar Donkey Kong. Hopefully he's going to have to open new wounds and old rivalries with this ape, despite his quelled-up rage with Courier. He quickly made his way towards his old friend and landed just a few meters away from DK. Raising up his right hand, he waved for the ape's attention. [color=ed1c24][b]"Oi Donkey Kong!"[/b][/color] Mario shouted at the great ape. The brown gorilla turned around with surprising speed, looked wildly at who called for him. When he finally rested his eyes upon Mario's, he froze as his expression turned to a more friendly tone. He then proceeded to gallop towards Mario, leaping over the burning rubble in his way before he was just feet away from him. DK looked down gingerly, issuing a curious whimper as he examined his old friend for authenticity. The plumber simply smiled. [color=ed1c24][b]"Yes,"[/b][/color] Mario said calmly as he rose his hand towards him, [color=ed1c24][b]"It's-a-me, your friend."[/b][/color] The ape eyed the stached' plumber's blood-dripped glove with his scarlet-red eyes cautiously as he continued with his soft snorting. Again he paused before slowly raising his massive hand to reach his. His finger touched the palm of his friend's hand and soon the crimson left his dark-hazel eyes. His mannerisms and memories finally began to fully return to him as he gives out a friendly hoot and proceeded to beat his chest graciously. Mario was surprised it went down that easily for some reason, however now was not the time to get caught up with one another. The plumber eyed the flying demon koopa as he patted his newfound partner on his burly arm. [color=ed1c24][b]"You see that-a-flying Bowser?"[/b][/color] he asked while DK nodded, [color=ed1c24][b][i]"Thats-a our boss of the evening."[/i][/b][/color] DK's mannerism fluctuated somewhat as he began to aggressively snarl towards the Bowser in white, forcing Mario to soothe the great ape down. [color=ed1c24][b]"No no, not-a-him,"[/b][/color] the plumber assured the confused DK, [color=ed1c24][b]"That-a-Bowser is with us. Why he's-a-still wearing the suit I don't-a-know... But the one-a-flying is our enemy. We need-a-all the brawn we can muster to defeat-a-him."[/b][/color] DK looked to Mario and issued a grin of acknowledgement as he reared up on his hind legs. Once again he beaten his chest, this time roaring loudly to announce his position against the wing tyrant. The plumber nods as he shifts his cap with fire radiating from his palms. With a nod towards DK, they were ready to officially join the battle. [color=ed1c24][b]"It's-a-time to smash."[/b][/color] he announced confidently before man and beast leaped into action. Mario proceeded to run on the ground in a zig-zag formation, while Donkey Kong climbed one of the four pillars and proceeded to hug the wall next to him. Once the latter found himself close to Megadragonbowser, the great ape used his superior climbing skills to climb the face of said wall and leapt towards his foe as soon he was high enough. He rose his fists above his head - ready to unleash a devastating smash attack as soon as the enemy Bowser popped out of his shell. [hider=NPC Striker In Progress] [img]https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wsNmY-oHVZQ/maxresdefault.jpg[/img] [/hider] [hider=DK Theme] [center][youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNrGOidf4y0[/youtube][/center] [/hider] [hr] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/O6MhssR.png[/img] [color=6ecff6][b][u]Levels:[/u][/b][/color] [color=6ecff6][b]3 (29/30)[/b][/color] [color=6ecff6][b][u]Location:[/u][/b][/color] Peach’s Castle [color=6ecff6][b][u]Word Count:[/u][/b][/color] 955 [color=6ecff6][b][i]Boost Cool-Down Time (T-2 Posts)[/i][/b][/color] [sub][b]Passing Mentions:[/b] [@Old Amsterdam], [@ProPro][/sub] [/center] Even at regular power, it became painfully clear that Geno's initial shots were literally being shrugged off by the enemy Bowser. Although the puppet wasn't clearly surprised by this notion, he knew that another plan of attack was just in order. Thankfully - or perhaps surprisingly - the flying koopa still didn't seem to even notice or bother with Mario and his ragtag team in foiling their plans to release the cages behind them. How could it be? The two were brutal nemesis no matter what realm or version they happened to be in (almost anyways). So the fact that he wasn't immediately going after the plumber was puzzling. Yet Mario and his ally wouldn't be spotted by the great Koopa King - but by two of Courier's deliberate three shots that rang throughout the throne room, hitting the plumber and his healing companion while the other shot rang towards Din. The puppet paused to give a deadpan stare towards the ever troublesome and chaotic cowboy, however with his interactions with Zer0 proved that scoundrel right as they both dealt some damage towards the flying Bowser. And with Mario within the vicinity of a healer, Geno figured the plumber would walk it off. Then when a sudden beam bursted bast him, the puppet saw it hit several of the cages as they fell down to the ground and freed three of the captives. Yet out of the two still holding on, he was quick to spot the grievously injured purple dragon lying weakly inside his cage. This was his chance to get him! If he was ever going to reprimand his cursed actions towards him, he'll have to do it now. But before he could rush over, one of their newest allies was able to strike the cages and freed the dragon in the process. Spyro fell from the cage, badly wounded but alive. As his purple clawed feet landed on the harsh rocky floor, the wounds he'd suffered forced him to fall back on his side. He was hurting really bad. And he recognized that this place wasn't the best place to mope around in. He attempts to stand, his legs wobbling and teeth chattering, only to find himself plopped back down on his side. He was too weak. All the fatigue of the torture he had sustained from earlier had made him exhausted. And he was now helpless to the chaotic environment around him. But as he observed the battle from a distance, he suddenly caught the attention of a wooden doll heading towards. A very familiar doll at that - with his blue clothing and short stature. He remembers him, and he doesn't take his presence lightly. His eyes slant as he growls towards the approaching Geno. [color=8A2BE2][b]"You...!"[/b][/color] the small dragon growled as he bore his teeth at his previous aggressor. Geno remorsefully looked down at the struggling dragon. He too hadn't forgotten what he had done in the lab and the fact that he did such a thing was against his very notion. The doll rose his hands up as to prove his innocence. [color=6ecff6][b]"Stay calm dragon,"[/b][/color] the star warrior softly replied, [color=6ecff6][b]"I'm not going to hurt you..."[/b][/color] Spyro backed away from Geno as he lowered his body in defense. [color=8A2BE2][b]"Don't play dumb with me!"[/b][/color] he yelled back defiantly, [color=8A2BE2][b]"You're the one who left me to die! You carried out the plans that the nasty wizard wanted! Do you know how long I was trapped down there?!"[/b][/color] [color=6ecff6][b]"I regret much of what I've done down there,"[/b][/color] Geno replied shamefully, [color=6ecff6][b]"I didn't intend to carry out Kamek's plan."[/b][/color] [color=8A2BE2][b]"Yet you did it anyways!"[/b][/color] the purple dragon continued rambling, [color=8A2BE2][b]"You injected me with that awful dagger! I felt like my entire body was gonna explode! And just when I was going to be free from this hell, I find myself back in here! If only you've~!"[/b][/color] [color=6ecff6][b]"That's enough."[/b][/color] Geno interrupted as his eyes closed in shame. He took a deep breath and sighed before he continued. [color=6ecff6][b]"My mind wasn't in the right place. The dagger I held had controlled my mind at that point, forcing me to carry out the deed. I did so AGAINST my judgement."[/b][/color] [color=8A2BE2][b]"Then why did he sound so surprised when you helped him?"[/b][/color] Spyro inquisitively growled with resentment. A good question indeed. Geno paused for a moment to gather his composure before he forced to reply. [color=6ecff6][b]"Look,"[/b][/color] the puppet continued, [color=6ecff6][b]"We can discuss this later. Right now, we're in the middle of a battle. And I'm not the enemy. If you want to see yourself freed from his vile castle, help us take down the King of this castle. I promise everything will be explained afterwards."[/b][/color] The purple dragon eyed the wooden doll cautiously. [color=8A2BE2][b]"How can I trust you then?"[/b][/color] he asked carefully. He paused before remembering something he had stored in his pocket. [color=6ecff6][b]"Here - take this as proof of my humble allegiance."[/b][/color] Rustling through, he revealed an HP mushroom and tossed it at Spyro. The shroom immediately dissipated upon contact with the dragon, before he found his wounds nearly healed and his energy restored. The purple creature cautiously inspected his body - watching for any unusual effects to his body - before lively getting back on his feet, feeling refreshed. [color=8A2BE2][b]"Woah,"[/b][/color] Spyro breathed as he strutted his stuff, [color=8A2BE2][b]"I'm feeling rather better now."[/b][/color] He looked back at Geno with a more friendly look of acknowledgement. [color=8A2BE2][b]"T-Thanks for the healing,"[/b][/color] he hesitantly responded, [color=8A2BE2][b]"Looks like you really are part of the good guys."[/b][/color] Geno's stern expression softened as he issued a nod. [color=6ecff6][b]"Thank you for trusting me,"[/b][/color] he replied, [color=6ecff6][b]"I promise to make this all up to you soon."[/b][/color] The wooden doll then turns to point at Megadragonbowser. [color=6ecff6][b]"For now, we've got a boss to defeat."[/b][/color] [hider=NPC Striker In Progress] [center][img]https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/f/24558ac3-1fa7-46ba-800c-3213bb9e01e5/dc7tunm-f4e67bc6-bf54-4973-a1f0-161652bfe0a0.png/v1/fill/w_1192,h_670,q_70,strp/super_smash_bros___spyro_by_unmandoparados_dc7tunm-pre.jpg?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOiJ1cm46YXBwOjdlMGQxODg5ODIyNjQzNzNhNWYwZDQxNWVhMGQyNmUwIiwiaXNzIjoidXJuOmFwcDo3ZTBkMTg4OTgyMjY0MzczYTVmMGQ0MTVlYTBkMjZlMCIsIm9iaiI6W1t7ImhlaWdodCI6Ijw9NzIwIiwicGF0aCI6IlwvZlwvMjQ1NThhYzMtMWZhNy00NmJhLTgwMGMtMzIxM2JiOWUwMWU1XC9kYzd0dW5tLWY0ZTY3YmM2LWJmNTQtNDk3My1hMWYwLTE2MTY1MmJmZTBhMC5wbmciLCJ3aWR0aCI6Ijw9MTI4MCJ9XV0sImF1ZCI6WyJ1cm46c2VydmljZTppbWFnZS5vcGVyYXRpb25zIl19.3_psv_QZ19Bud4yKO-pAdiXUQef2zQSfO4w4gFJ7afI[/img][/center] [/hider] [hider=Spyro Theme] [center][youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nms9Mja8AmY[/youtube][/center] [/hider]