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[b][u]Levels:[/u][/b] [color=6ecff6][b]4 (23/40)[/b][/color]  |  [color=ed1c24][b]2 (28/20) ---> 3 (8/30)[/b][/color]
[b][u]Location:[/u][/b] Peach’s Castle
[b][u]Word Count:[/u][/b] 789

[color=ed1c24][b](Mario: Level Up!)[/b]
[b]New Ability: Cape[/b] - Mario pulls out a cape and swings it in front of him, reflecting projectiles and spinning foes around. He can also glide for short-distances and to break his fall.[/color]

[color=ed1c24][b](Mario: Super Mushroom Active)[/b][/color]

[sub][b]Direct Mentions:[/b] [@Lugubrious], [@DracoLunaris], [@Simple Unicycle][/sub]
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Mario's mega fireball hit its mark and with the combined might of everyone's firepower, they were quick to bring Megadragonbowser down to his knees. He laid down on his hands and knees, seemingly begging to his doppel-ganger to take his spirit and claim everything for himself. Their koopa-pounding nemesis was not pleased in hearing it and was ready to throw down if their Bowser went berserk over his newfound power he'd so ominously utilize all for himself. His fist was raised, burning brightly, as he prepared to engage.

However, he didn't need to do anything as Tora and Poppi were fighting over who'd get the spirit besides Bowser himself. Mario remained silent, his burning gaze never leaving Bowser's while he plotted his own methods to settle him down. But out of all the people who'd get the spirit, it was the Centurion who'd take up the offer. Courageous and loyal only to his 'God' (or so he said), his point was soon made across and he was given the spirit to carry for himself. However, it morphed the warrior slightly to fit more within the tyrant's persona, along with the Centurion's personality.

Mario could've theoretically have taken the spirit into himself - considering he had once possessed Bowser's own mind during his recent great odyssey - but he currently had no intentions in risking his own sanity with the Koopa King's filth. Meanwhile Geno was indifferent regarding the turn of events, although he was also admittedly thankful that Bowser didn't harness the Boss's spirit. He came to the aid of the fallen Spyro as he helped the poor dragon get back onto his feet. 

[color=6ecff6][b]"Are you ok?"[/b][/color] the doll asked concerningly.

Spyro grunted as he fluffed off his wings.

[color=8A2BE2][b]"Y-Yeah... I'm ok."[/b][/color] he groaned, [color=8A2BE2][b]"A little shaky, but I've encountered worse."[/b][/color]

Geno would then frown upon realizing how the young dragon got to be where he was.

[color=6ecff6][b]"It wasn't wise to engage him head on you know?"[/b][/color] the warrior would say somewhat sternly, [color=6ecff6][b]"You could've been killed."[/b][/color]

[color=8A2BE2][b]"There was an opening for me to attack!"[/b][/color] the purple dragon replied with a slight whine, only to regain his senses, [color=8A2BE2][b]"Or uh... I mean, I thought there was an opening. But you're right, I should be more careful."[/b][/color]

[color=6ecff6][b]"For your own sake, please do."[/b][/color] the star warrior agreed with a simple nod.

Before they could continue, they could see the entire castle come back to its original form - revealing the original grand majesty of the beautiful interior of Peach's castle. Mario's nostalgic feelings came rushing through him as his sense of tension seemed to immediately become mute to the calming aura that formed around him. 

And then, he saw her. 

His eyes widened as he saw the love of his life, Princess Peach, - in the flesh - emerge from the great doors, with her toad servants to see the victory that had transpired. His heart hastened, relieved to see her alive and well. From her depressive frown of dread, her smile blossomed like the flowers in Spring as she congratulated everyone for their efforts in combating against the tyrannical Megadragonbowser. She'd then offer them a great feast and would soon retreat back to her quarters. 

Mario would waste no time in following her as he proceeded to rush of the great flight of stairs and follow the Princess. He was unusually bigger than he would've liked - being how he wasn't able to properly utilize the Super Mushroom and how he didn't get hit back to normal - however, he believed that it wouldn't matter much at all. 

He didn't even seem to notice Bowser looking at her in a lustful expression... probably for the best as well.

[b][color=ed1c24]"Peach-a!"[/color][/b] he called out to her excitedly as he attempted to keep his emotions in check, [b][color=ed1c24]"Oh thank-a-da star road that you're alright-a!"[/color][/b]

And as he awaited for her to respond, Geno also emerged from behind, where he also had the idea to meet up the the Princess of the Mushroom Kingdom after a long awaited hiatus. 

[color=6ecff6][b]"Your Highness."[/b][/color] he affirmed politely.

Meanwhile, Spyro roamed amongst the cast of fighters while waiting for food to arrive in his belly. He was absolutely starving, considering how much he had to deal with in the last couple of hours since he was here. He'd then notice the newcomer that entered the room, he being a tall, white-haired, man who looked much like a proper fighter, engaging in a brief argument with Bowser himself. He'd approach him cautiously before he found himself looking up at him.

[color=8A2BE2][b]"And who are you?"[/b][/color] he asked the man curiously and in a way nicer way compared to the Koopa King, [color=8A2BE2][b]"Looks like you've found us all in a tough pickle, I'd say."[/b][/color]