Paper Mario Color Splash Recut ACT 2+

PERRY: Oh, thank King Bowser you’re he- I mean, what are you doing here?
SHROOMSDAY: Did you, you brash musclebound numbskull? Was he an overgrown self-absorbed weed, by chance?!
ROY: Pal, by the time I’m done with you, there’ll be another black stain on the ground!
Roy readies his cannon.
ROY: Buckle up, buttercup!
SHROOMSDAY: So...you’re using HIS essence, are you? Too bad we’ll never give you that chance...
Shroomsday’s crowns start glowing.
ROY: Bahaha! Like your lightshow scares me, fungus fa-
Roy turns into a purple Mushroom.
HUEY: Oh, SCRAP.
WENDY: Ewwwwww! You’re even grosser than the old man, Roy!
LARRY: I don’t know. He might go well with some pork and tende-
Larry turns into a purple Mushroom.
IGGY: Oh AHAHAHAHA! I wonder who’s getting capped nex-!
Iggy shares his siblings’ fate.
LUDWIG: You and your Mega-Giant Mou-
Ludwig follows suit.
WENDY: OH! And I just tried out this new lipst-
Wendy is last.
Morton quickly grabs his siblings’ Mushrooms, then jumps in a Koopa Clown Car.
MORTON: You’re not getting away with this, you fungus freak! I’M BRINGING THE BIG GUNS NEXT TIME WE MEET!
Morton flies off.
SHROOMSDAY: You’d better fly away, you lumbering tattoo’ed peasant. And we wouldn’t recommend using those wands the Prince gave you- we “inspected” them beforehand.
AACE: Shroomsday, please! You’ll overexert yourself at this point. Besides, we have a mighty lot to discuss.
SHROOMSDAY: Very well...
Shroomsday passes by the party. As he slides by Mario...
SHROOMSDAY: Your fate will come later. We’ve had big plans for you...for a very long time. But for now... our minions will keep you occupied.

Shroomsday starts exerting several spores into the skies of Prism Island. He then leaves.
AACE: Come now, Musketeers! A new era for Prism Island and the world awaits!
BOOSKETEER: Yes, Aace!
The Boosketeers fly over to Aace. However, Perry, Cucleer and Perry are frozen in fear.
AACE: You boys comin’? You’re shakin’ like a Dry Bones in a glacier! ...that was a joke, sons!
The three Musketeers rush off, still shaking.
AACE: Boys...
Aace is about to fly off.
SQUAD CAPTAIN: Hold on, Aace! What are those spores!? You told me that you-
AACE: I told you I’d scratch your ENTIRE Rescue Squad and locals’ fur if you scratched mine, barring unusual circumstances. And let me tell you right now- things are mighty unusual right now. I’ll keep you updated if anythin’ changes.
Aace leaves.
HUEY: Oh- oooh, this is bad! Things were so much simpler before we found that workshop! And now- should we just leave the Musketeers alone, or should we stand in their way?! Oh man, oh Toad, oh Pianta, oh man, I’m freaking out, what do we do-!?
Kidd headbutts Huey.
KIDD: GETAHOLDOFYOURSELF, HUEY! We’ll- we’ll figure this out somehow!
HUEY: But HOW!? I’ve overheard about Shroomsday from Pasteloran tourists recently, but I didn’t know- that he came from here...
LOUIS: ...wait a minute! If Shroomsday comes from Prism Island, maybe my dad knows something about him!
EDWIN: You’re right! He said he was researching the island! And...the STATUE! The one at the Golden Coliseum! Shroomsday was on it! We were looking at it the whole ti- So that’s what Aace meant...
Huey looks happy.
HUEY: We might have a chance after all! Maybe I worried about nothing!
NYA: Do not chide yourself, Huey- the situation looked bleak at first glance, too. Let us make all speed finding your father and learning the truth! Right, Mario?
Mario is unusually afraid...
HUEY: Whoa, what’s got into him? It’s like he’s seen a ghost! Which shouldn’t be surprising, since Aace IS a ghost!
Mario snaps out of his fear. He still shivers, though.

PRISM ISLAND
+Several of the Mystery Creatures start showing up in both interior and exterior sections of past levels, including ones without any other Paint Stars to collect. The worm one is called Slugshroom [ i.imgur.com/5DP4zXe.png ], while the wheel one is Carrishroom [ i.imgur.com/MOlv8iP.png ]. A new bulky one called Monstroom joins the fun and pain, meanwhile. On top of this, the “Mystery” mark is retitled “Shroomsday”.

NEW ENEMIES
Mystery Creature 3/Monstroom- i.imgur.com/dPWZOe6.png
HP: 30
ATK: 12 x 2 (double pincer scratch), 28 (shroom fist knuckle), Pincer grab (captures Mario’s partner, preventing the use of their attack or perk)
DEF: Halves all damage
MARK: Mystery/Shroomsday
QUOTE 1: We will DEVOUR you! NYARRRRRRRLE!
QUOTE 2: Hurry into our mouths!
QUOTE 3: Your cards are not a source of fibre!
QUOTE 4: Take us to a chef- so we can eat them ourselves!
QUOTE 5 (if Edwin is grabbed): Green grapes- our least favorite!
QUOTE 6 (if Louis is grabbed): You brought us a chicken. Now we need the fire!
QUOTE 7 (if Marirana is grabbed): Some buns! Quick- find us butter!
QUOTE 8 (if Nya is grabbed): Why would you bring us noodles without swirling them around first?!
QUOTE 9 (if Kidd is grabbed): She will make tasty lambchops!
QUOTE 10 (near defeat): We didn’t even get a bite...
+Monstroom shares the same special abilities as Slugshroom (Mystery Creature 1) and Chassishroom (Mystery Creature 2).

COMPLETED LEVELS WITH ADDED SHROOMSDAY MARKED ENEMIES
+Ruddy Road
+Cherry Lake
+Crimson Tower
+Azure Underground
+Daffodil Peak
+Sunglow Ridge
+Marmalade Valley
+Kiwano Temple
+Golden Coliseum
+Mustard Café
+Mondo Woods
+Sacred Forest
+Plum Park
+Vortex Island
+Lighthouse Island
+Fortune Island
+Starlight Workshop

PIPER SIDEQUEST
STORY
+While they still keep their names, the Toads have all been replaced with Pianta boys and girls.
RED- Girl
PURPLE- Girl
GREEN- Boy
YELLOW- Boy
+Despite this, Piper still keeps his species…

GAMEPLAY
Pianta location travel changes
RED- Rather than jumping on top a tree, there’s a poll near the platform Red is on.
BLUE- Freebie as part of main story. If you begin the Piper sidequest after coloring Blue in, Blue won’t show up until Red, Purple and Green are found.

(The screen then fades in)
ORION: ...so, you met a monster that looks a lot like the one on this statue. And you came to see if it held any secrets. Hmmm...I can help you there...there was a lot of ancient text scribbled on this...

“So first, I think I know when this statue was made- about 1300 years ago. You already learned from the hologram of the Blight King he had a partner. And if this statue is correct, his partner was none other than the demon who was eventually sealed under Rogueport- the Shadow Queen. Often, the Queen was away from Prism Island, tending to Rogueport’s people instead. Though the Blight King didn’t like the way his partner treated her new kingdom, he was too taken in by her witchcraft to truly object. And so, the arrangement went on.”
“Occassionally, the Queen would visit Prism Island, bringing two of her three pet dragons with her. While the King and Queen spent time together, the two dragons often fought with the local Draggadon, who guarded the island’s Vellbex population.”
“Eventually, the King and Queen created together. And that’s not a euphanism for anything- they literally created an heir to the throne with their combined magic. However, when the heir grew from an infant to a child, fear of the Shadow Queen was so great, they avoided the child, for fear of upsetting her.”
“The King felt greatly saddened at his child’s loneliness. However, he knew forcing his subjects to spend time with his daughter would instead sprout more hostility. So, one night, he created a friend for his offspring to play with- a large, happy flower. The Queen, however, was annoyed at being left out herself. She also resented being outdone by anyone. In response, she too created a companion for her legacy- a gigantic thorned mushroom. While I don’t know whether or not the king commissioned a statue for his own creation, one day, he did for the queen, the dragons, and the mushroom pet- to commemorate the opening of this coliseum.”

EDWIN: I guess that’s kind of interesting.
HUEY: More like mind-numbingly sad. Why didn’t the King tell me he had a kid? I would’ve been their friend, no questions asked!
EDWIN: ...Uh, anything useful written on the statue?
ORION: Now that you mention it, there WAS one other detail written on Shroomsday’s model. It’s strange, though- the handwriting is different from the other ancient text. And it’s actually in English!

“It’s such a nice day for something fun. But the coliseum’s just so stuffy! And my dear parents won’t let ------y and Petally enter the Battle Royal anymore, despite my teacher vouching for them! That’s really, REALLY mean! My friends want to play with the others, but they’re too weak to keep up! ...I need to calm down. Maybe the three of us will go take a walk near the ocean. That’s what we always partake in when we need to think. Even if I am a-" [the rest of the text has been scratched out]

HUEY: “...the ocean.” *Gasp* I know where Shroomsday might’ve waddled to! BLOO BAY BEACH!
NYA: All of those islanders- they are in danger! We must hurry, Mario!
Mario nods.
ORION: You do that, Mario. Meanwhile, I’m gonna be heading back home- need to rest my arm before I head out again.
Orion slowly walks away.

ARTIFACTS
Chilly Pick
Slots: 2
Effect: Pierces the Defense of Green and Blue enemies.

+When Mario heads to Blissful Paradise, he sees Shroomsday accosting Keirf.
KEIRF: DUUUUUUUDE! Buddy, what’s with the evil eyes? I’m feeling some bad mojo up in here!
SHROOMSDAY: You think you can deceive us, Sosorrisurf!? You cost us one of our master units in Pastelora, and vanquished nearly a millennium of planning in your vacantly large stupidity! And for that, you’ll pay with your game! You- alternate-dimension woman!
NASTASIA: Me...? M’yeh, I don’t appreciate you rampaging across the beach, then breaking into the Paradise.
SHROOMSDAY: That does not matter to us. We sense...SOMETHING about you. Something we can understand. You’ve lost someone important to you. We don’t know whether we’ll ever see who we lost again, or if our allies will fail in this endeavor. But, if you help us eliminate this boorishly relaxed eel......we can bring your lost one here.
NASTASIA: What? No, he’s gone forever- even you can’t-!
SHROOMSDAY: Are you sure? With these “Royal Stickers” back atop our spiked misshapened cap, we have unlimited control over the space continuum. Wherever he may be, we can call him here in a blink of our many eyes.
Nastasia is surprised.
NASTASIA: ...
SHROOMSDAY: What do you say? Use your gift to punish the wicked, and you’ll have him back.
Nastasia thinks.
NASTASIA: ...M’yeh, no.
Nastasia immediately turns around. She uses her hypno glases on Shroomsday, who looks confused.
KEIRF: Whoa, dudette- totally radical!
NASTASIA: You ALMOST had me pencil out, into a schedule of slippery slopes. The Count would be disappointed if I helped you cause destruction just to make me happy! So why don’t you leave the beach, or even leave the island, and sit in with a therapist?
Nastasia keeps focusing her hypno powers on Shroomsday. However, nothing happens, as Shroomsday looks at Nastasia, smiling.
NASTASIA: Uh...hypno powers? Why aren’t you working?
SHROOMSDAY: It’s a pity, off-islander. You threw away your only chance to regain your friend, all for a single sneak maneuver, using the one tactic that would never work on us. We’re not in one location...but....everywhere...
The word “everywhere” reverberates off the speech bubble.
KEIRF: Major bummer, dudette. At least you tried.
Shroomsday grabs Keirf. He then slams the lobster-eel on top of Nastasia.
SHROOMSDAY: Both of you will share the same fate. And if we’re being honest...we never liked bats.
Shroomsday lifts one of his tendrils, ready to strike.
SHROOMSDAY: RARGH- huh?
O’Chunks grabs onto Shroomsday’s tendril from behind.
O’CHUNKS: An’ what do yeh think yer plannin’?!
SHROOMSDAY: We are marking this island’s beach for her majesty. Stand aside, before we make you regret your actions! You stand between obscurity and oblivion. Do you have any idea who towers before you, simple-minded buffo
O’Chunks grabs the text balloon. He then shoves it in Shroomsday’s mouth.
O’CHUNKS: Yeh talk too much, yeh overgrown legume. Ah saw the whole thing, Nastasia. Yeh did good, lass. Yeh did good. Ah’ll be chunkin’ this feller fer awhile. Ah’ll see yeh when ah’m done. CHUNKS AWAY!

O’Chunks shoulder bashes into Shroomsday.
NASTASIA: O’Chunks...thank you. I’ll pencil in an appointment of gratitude. 3 o’clock sound great?
O’CHUNKS: (small text bubble) Sounds great, lass!
SHROOMSDAY: (small text bubble) We wiff attenf in thif interloffeff’s pffafe.
O’CHUNKS: (small text bubble) You’ll be at the appointment, too...as salad...!
HUEY: Huh. O’Chunks seems to have the situation handled. O’Chunks is smart. We should be like O’Chunks.
NYA: This O’Chunks may be powerful. But I fear he will only delay the creature with all his might.
HUEY: Oh. Right. So, now what?
NYA: Now, we must find out how the Musketeers are linked to that creature. But Edwin has said their main fort is in the Forest. And the only way further in is that small pipe. Even a Ninji cannot shrink themselves.
EDWIN: ...wait. FORT COBALT! They took control of it while we were fighting that deranged Shy Guy, remember?! And they seemed intent on making it a permanent stronghold, so the Grand Paint Star probably wasn’t the only reason they invaded.
HUEY: Good thinking, Edwin! We should check it out!

MARMALADE VALLEY III
STORY
+When Mario and co. talk to the Memphawk boy near the log lift...
MEMPHAWK BOY: Mario, Louis, you’re not gonna believe this! The Draggadon fossil came to life and flew away! I’m no professor, but I didn’t think fossils could do that! Maybe you should talk to Orion about this...

CHATEAU CHANTERELLE IV
STORY
+Upon reuniting with Orion...
ORION: Mario, Louis! I heard you both witnessed an incredible event at the dig site! It appears our King’s Grand Paint Star somehow revitalized the Draggadon fossil with paint. I knew His Majesty created some wonderful things in his era, but I didn’t imagine it went as far as reviving the island’s protector. If you want my advice, you should seek Draggadon at his home. And knowing Draggadon, he’s probably returned to Redpepper Volcano- his ancient nest.
LOUIS: Redpepper Volcano? But Shroomsday’s looking for something there, too. He’s probably already told Aace about it at this point.
ORION: ...
LOUIS: Papa? You alright?
ORION: I think I know what they’re looking for at the volcano. After the Blight King went missing, control of Prism Island was finally handed down to the successor to the throne. Unfortunately, this successor was too young to be trusted with this responsibility. Even worse- some evidence on the statue suggests the King’s kid became very different, due to the Queen’s corruption. In fact, due to the kid’s newfound malice, they were the last ruler of Prism Island. The locals, they- they- they used the power of the Grand Paint Stars to defeat the kid, sealing them in a tomb.
Orion looks down.
ORION: My ancestors should have done more to make the child feel like a respected adult. Freedom is everyone’s right, whether they’re “bad” or “good”. *Sigh* Just-just head to Redpepper Volcano. You’ll find more answers there. Good luck, Mario and Louis. And thanks for your help at the Coliseum.

REDPEPPER VOLCANO II
GAMEPLAY
+Draggadon moves a little slower when chasing Mario and co. back to the entrance. This is to accommodate the earlier changes to the platforms involving Louis.
+The bridges across the magma rivers in the second room are blocked with SoundStones. This requires Marirana to bring the beat.
+The second room’s cliffs are slightly bigger, meaning it’s not sidling only anymore.
++Some platforms are missing, requiring Louis.
++The lava at the bottom of the room rises and falls every 5 seconds. Kidd’s speed can help circumvent the reduced time limit, though.
+The third room also has SoundStones for Marirana to jam down on.

OLD ENEMIES
Spike Top
Fire Bro
Dry Bones
Fuzzy
Yellow Fuzzy
Green Fuzzy
Carrishroom
Monstroom

NEW ENEMIES
Ember (formerly Lava Bubble)
HP: 22
ATK: 14 (burn)
DEF: 0 (fiery body)
MARK: None

POLLINATOR FLOWERS
Magma rivers- Red
Second Draggadon room docking area- Purple
Cliff room near-bottom- Monochrome

STORY
+At the entrance to the volcano...
: Mario! Huey!
Mario and friends turn around. Sure enough, Kersti arrives.
KERSTI: I finally found you guys! What happened in Port Prisma?! Where’s Ellshe?!
Upon seeing Kidd, Kersti becomes angry.
KERSTI: AND WHY’S THIS FLOOZY WITH YOU?! THIS JERK KIDNAPPED MY FRIEND!
HUEY: Kidd? You know what to say...
KIDD: Kersti, I’m...so sorry about what I did to your friend. I never meant for things to escalate so far-!
KERSTI: “You’re sorry...?” ...! WHAT’D YOU DO TO MY BFF?!
HUEY: Kersti, chill! Well, as much as you can, since we’re in a volcano. But seriously, Kidd realized what she did was wrong, and helped us get Ellshe back from Larry Koopa! Without Kidd, we wouldn’t have been able to get the Grand Paint Star and healed your friend!
KERSTI: ...oh. Well, uh, thanks for fixing the problem you caused, Kidd. I guess. Where’s Ellshe, then?
HUEY: She’s, uh, taking a walk around the island! She seemed a little...out of it...but she’s looking for you, Kitanu and Nabana!
KERSTI: That’s a relief! And fairies don’t walk, Huey- you’re such a goofball like that!
HUEY: Hehehe, I, uh, can’t imagine where that slip-up came up...
KERSTI: Then I know what I’m doing next- I’ll go look for Ellshe, while you all explore this volcano. I don’t think a proper lady like me should be in volcanos, to be honest. There’s just something I don’t like about them...

Kersti flies off.
KIDD: Why didn’t you tell her...?
HUEY: She should learn for herself what Ellshe’s turned into. About Shroomsday. And especially about the Sticker Comet.
KIDD: You know, before you guys gave me hope, I would’ve been onboard keeping secrets from people. But now...I hate we’re lying to her.
Mario and Kidd walk further into the volcano. Huey, however, sadly lingers behind...
HUEY: I hate it too, Kidd. (quietly) And Kersti’s not the only one I’m keeping secrets from...
Huey flies after Mario and Kidd.
After Huey leaves, Aace appears from thin air.
AACE: That can’t be right...
Aace then looks shocked.
AACE: ...unless!
Aace flies out of the volcano in a hurry.

+Instead of a Red Rescue Squad member, Mario finally meets up with three members of Purple Rescue Squad [ i.imgur.com/qguDTD0.png ].
PURPLE PIANTA GUY: Wait, stop. Someone give this Pianta cat and his posse a hand.
PURPLE BRUSTACH WOMAN: And could someone get this bird a cold tea?
PURPLE PIANTA BOY: And this snail wants a cookie.
+After rescuing the Purple Pianta Guy...
PURPLE PIANTA GUY: Mario. Riding Draggadon. These volcanic fumes, maaaan.
PURPLE BRUSTACHE WOMAN: I get the feeling, cat. First, Kidd throws us into the volcano when we didn’t go crazy.
PURPLE PIANTA BOY: Then I’m sure Draggadon ate us, unsalted. Good to know I was just as crazy.
PURPLE PIANTA MAN: Unless this is a fever dream. Or the Underwhere.
KIDD: No- you’re wide awake, Ombra. I was the crazy one. I’m sorry about what I did to you and the others.
PURPLE PIANTA BOY: Philosophical, Captain mamma goat. Just give this sliding snail a ride out of this volcano.
PURPLE PIANTA GUY/OMBRA: My slug Uva’s right, Captain. I’m too out of it to hold a grudge.
PURPLE BRUSTACHE WOMAN: You’re too out of it for anything, Ombra.
OMBRA: Aw, come on, Stency bird!
+After doing so...
UVA: What a day. Nearly eaten by a Draggadon, then saved by the very same Draggadon.

STENCY: The Captain finally leaves the cuckoo’s nest. AND we met Mario.
OMBRA: I’ll be reminding Uva and telling my other cubs about this day for sure.
Ombra salutes.
OMBRA: Ombra, Uva and Stency of Purple Rescue Squad, mellowed out for duty. Since you’re handling things with Mario, Captain, we’ll go wait at Port Prisma HQ until this panther’s needed.
Ombra, Uva and Stency runs off.
KIDD: Well- that went alright, all things considered! Now let’s move it through this volcano!
HUEY: Hmm...
KIDD: What is it, Huey?
HUEY: Usually, there’s five members per Rescue Squad. But altogether, I only count four Purple. And Stency just said you only tossed her and the other two in. So- where’s number five?
Kidd becomes depressed.
KIDD: .........
HUEY: ...never mind, then. Maybe you can tell us another time.


+Upon docking at the Red Mini-Paint Star area, Draggadon looks happy.
EDWIN: What a way to travel. That was exhilarating! And look...a Mini Paint Star!
HUEY: All right, why don’t you give the poor guy his Magma Burger? He’s done enough for us today.
Mario gives Draggadon the burger. [There’s no choice this time].
HUEY: DRAGGADON! THANK YOU FOR THE RIDE. PLEASE ENJOY YOUR TASTY BURGER.
Mario throws Draggadon the burger. He happily eats it.
DRAGGADON: THAT BURGER TASTED GOOD. EVEN WITH THAT HORRIBLE MUSHROOM STENCH, I NO LONGER THINK YOU ARE WICKED. WHAT BRINGS YOU TO THIS VOLCANO?
HUEY: WE THINK THE MUSKETEERS ARE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING HERE. WOULD YOU KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THAT?
DRAGGADON: I DO NOT. THERE WAS NOTHING ELSE IN MY VOLCANO BEFORE SHE REDUCED ME TO BONES.
As Draggadon dives into the lava...
DRAGGADON: BUT SHE MIGHT KNOW. SHADHEMA- FIND HER, AND YOU’LL FIND YOUR ANSWER.
HUEY: THANKS FOR THE TIP, DRAGGADON. WE LOVE YOU. BYE.
After Draggadon leaves...
Huey and Edwin both think.
HUEY, EDWIN: “Shadhema”?

+When Mario and co. enter the back room...
?: Halt. Up ahead is the resting prison of Prism Island’s ruler- Shadhema. Swag.
?: Stand aside while we appropriate it for Aace. Or you will be pecked.
Pitholl and Cucleer arrive on the scene.
EDWIN: Of course they’d be here. Why wouldn’t they be here? Look, guys- you inhaled the fumes at Fortune Island, so why do you think you’ll beat us now?
PITHOLL(?): That is enough, you rotound puny Slurple. Move aside, while we finally procure the coffin. Swag.

CUCLEER(?): Do not stand in the way of her revival. Or you will pay with your beings.
EDWIN: ...uh, you two OK? Your eyes seem a little...glowy today. And I know it’s not the magma.
PITHOLL: We are perfectly fine, Slurple. The color of our eyes is none of your concern. Swag.
CUCLEER: Only one thing happened on our way here- we were delayed by Red Paratroopas and that “Leston” creature. He will join his siblings soon enough, though.
LOUIS: ...SHROOMSDAY!
“CUCLEER”: That is true. It takes a bird to notice what’s not a bird. But this is still irritating.
“PITHOLL”: And for that, you will be buried in this volcano, as we were under Pastelora long ago. It will be “fabulous”.
Pitholl and Cucleer point their sabers at Mario and co.
“PITHOLL”: Swag.

MINIBOSS TIME! “PITHOLL” AND “CUCLEER”

“Pitholl”
HP: 190
ATK: 18 (solo attack), 24 (duo attack part 1- slash then throw follow up), blade charge (charges Pitholl’s next attack by 3), 40 (downward sword slam- can only use while being carried), 36 (tropical slash- only used after Cucleer is KO’d)
DEF: 0
MARK: Musketeer
QUOTE 1: We are far beyond most of the other Musketeers. Swag.
QUOTE 2 (if Edwin is out): You will not escape us this time, rotund puny Slurple.
QUOTE 3: Do not stand in our way.
QUOTE 4: It is your turn. Hurry up. Swag.
QUOTE 5 (after duo attack): How did you like our vessels’ combined technique?
QUOTE 6 (near-defeat): Your strength exceeds what we expected.
QUOTE 7 (if Cucleer is defeated first): You think your battle is easier with only one opponent. You are wrong. Swag.

“Cucleer”
HP: 110
ATK: 6x2 (solo attack), 6x3 (duo attack part 2- mirage slash), carry (carries Pitholl into the air, allowing both to dodge ground attacks), 12 x 3 (burning mirage slash- only used after Pitholl is KO’d)
DEF: 0
MARK: Musketeer
QUOTE 1: Behind this smiling face is a controlled bird.
QUOTE 2: I’ve tamed the most ferocious flyer in the Musketeers.
QUOTE 3: Get in our way- you will be pecked.
QUOTE 4: We expected more manners than leaving in the middle of battle.
QUOTE 5 (after duo attack): These two vessels have just started.
QUOTE 6 (near-defeat): I overestimated this bird’s worth.
QUOTE 7 (if Pitholl is defeated): The tree is chopped again. But the bird will be reborn in flames.

+After defeating Pitholl and Cucleer...
PITHOLL: How worthless these two ended up being. Swag.
CUCLEER: But it does not matter. Look.
Mario and co. turn to the other side of the cliff. Sure enough, several Blue Paratroopas carrying a copy of Junior’s containment device enter the hot springs.
, ?, ?: EEEEK!
LOUIS: Aw, man! That fight was just a distraction!
CUCLEER: That is correct, garbed Memphawk. It only took you this long to figure that out.
PITHOLL: And now these vessels have served their purpose, we must have them return back to the base. In time, they will be joined by stronger allies. Remember this, when Shadhema is revived...Swag.
Cucleer carries Pitholl out of the volcano.
Immediately after, the rocky stairs to the hot springs rise from the magma.

TANGERINO GRILL III
STORY
+After receiving the Frackle Spectacle from the freezer, and Shaek T places the Mamma Mia Pizza in...
SHAEK T: Mario, Ms. Deeps, we’re in your debt for preparing the VIP meal, too.
MARIRANA: Aw, it’s fine, suga! Yeh already helped me more than you can I’magine...
SHAEK T: ...oh, I see. So Suebelle’s back on friendly terms with you? It’s great things turned out OK! But that was really just free advice on my part. I’d like to thank you even more...As a sign of our appreciation, please take that old object with you wherever you travel.

+Upon exiting the restaurant, our heroes see Ellshe in her Koopa form.
ELLSHE: Where are those three? Wait- WHO are those three? Like, there’s some peeps I need to meet up with, right? But I just barely remember a few things about them. And...I called one of them...K-girl?
Ellshe walks off.

PORT PRISMA CHAPTER 6- III
STORY
+After increasing the Mini-Toad Kid’s size with the Frackle Spectacle...
TOAD KID: Wait...what happened? I feel different...
The Toad Kid runs up to Mario.
TOAD KID: Mario! Ms. Deeps! Did you shrink?
MARIRANA: No, silly! You got bi’ger!
TOAD KID: Whoa! This is great! Anyone got a basketball? I’m gonna go see if I can dunk. No, wait- even better... Now I can join the Rescue Squad!
The Toad Kid runs into Rescue Squad HQ.
TOAD KID: Excuse me, sir!
LEBLAANC: Great Sssssssscott! How many vegetables did you eat?! You’re more than qualified for the Rescue Squad now, son- I MEAN, Gulliv T. Welcome to the team!
TOAD KID/GULLIV T: Thank you, sir!
Marirana and Huey look happy in the background. However, Kidd seems a little down.
GULLIV T: I can’t believe it! My dreams are coming true...
LEBLAANC: It’s always touching to see a happy new recruit on the Squad. Now, you’ll start out as a mere trainee, of course, but I see great things in your future! You’ll make a lot of friends here!
The Toad Kid and Leblaanc both jump for joy.
GULLIV T: Rescue Squad Apprentice Gulliv T., reporting for duty! Since I haven’t been assigned a captain, I’ll wait here for further orders!

+As promised, Merluvlee has a new part of her story to tell.
PART 2
“Shortly before being sealed away, the Queen became jealous of a traveling Monty Mole kingdom. She proceeded to send Shroomsday on a mission to destroy the Monty Moles.”
“At first, it seemed Shroomsday had failed, as no word had reached Prism Island for some time. In a further stroke of luck, four heroes succeeded in sealing the Queen within her faraway palace. It should have ended there.”
“Unfortunately, the Queen’s influence over her child, as well as Shroomsday’s bond, ensured this would not end. The young ruler sent the Queen’s most loyal right hand to check on, and if possible, free Shroomsday. She did, under the continent of Pastelora. What resulted was that beast cursing that continent, as well as many others.”
“I could no longer stand by. Luckily, the King of the Monty Moles came to me, requesting my aid alongside two others he recruited. I accepted.”
“However, the young ruler of the island wouldn’t allow me to leave. It was at this point the islanders had enough of the Queen’s influence or legacy. And from my time here, I had to agree. Even Aace reluctantly admitted his greatest student was just a shell of their former self. As he loved his student too much to openly rebel, Aace left the island. Altogether, we were able, yet uneasy, to subdue the poor child, allowing me a chance to leave.”
2 NAVY SYRUPS, 1 RED SYRUP, 1 YELLOW SYRUP

MERLUVLEE: And that is all for now. Once you locate the base of these Musketeers, I will tell you more of the story.

ARTIFACTS
Frackle Spectacle
Slots: 2
Effect: Mario gains Giant status for the first 2 turns of battle.

DARK BLOO INN III (OPTIONAL RECUT VISIT)
GAMEPLAY
+Return to the new room with the pod. By giving the Koopaling Contract as a sample...
POD: SAMPLE ACCEPTED. TIMESPACE POD FUNCTIONS UNLOCKED. PLEASE CHOOSE WHO YOU WISH TO RE-ENGAGE IN COMBAT WITH.

EX BOSS TIME! MORTON
LOCATION- Crimson Tower Big Room
BGM- Koopalings Rock
HP: 600
ATK: 25 (normal hammer), 32 (shell attack), 50 (burning hammer- CAN BE BLOCKED), 18 (stick hammer)
DEF: 1
MARK: Koopaling

EX BOSS TIME! IGGY
LOCATION- Golden Coliseum Arena
BGM- Iggy Battle
HP: 600
ATK: 35 (magic wand), 40 (shell attack), 50 (chariot super attack)
DEF: 0
MARK: Koopaling

EX BOSS TIME! LUDWIG
LOCATION- Vortex Island
BGM- Koopalings Rock
HP: 400 (Ludsub), 200 (Ludwig)
ATK: 13x3 (torpedos), 25x2 (walker stomp), 36 (magic wand)
DEF: 4 (submarine; dives and resurfaces every other turn); 2 (Ludwig)
MARK: Koopaling

EX BOSS TIME! WENDY
LOCATION- Fortune Island

BGM- Rumble with Wendy
HP: 600
ATK: Rhythmic attack X5 (coins inflict 5, while Slugshrooms inflict 10); 41 (magic ring crush; trap); 50 (coin shower); 36 (shell attack)
DEF: 2. Susceptible to accuracy-reducing cards and Artifacts
MARK: Koopaling

EX BOSS TIME! LARRY
LOCATION- Sunset Express
BGM- Koopalings Rock
HP: 600
ATK: 43 (body slam), 19 (magic blast), 27 (smoke blast- blinding only if not blocked), 56 (jump kick), heart steam (restores 40 HP), 8 > 9 > 10 > 11 > 12 (jump combo- used once every 10 turns)
DEF: 2 (hides in steam pipe; hitting steam pipe with fire attacks or Marirana’s Off-Color Lyrics after Chugga T. arrives forces him out)
MARK: Koopaling

EX BOSS TIME! LEMMY
LOCATION- Sacred Forest 3rd Exit
BGM- Koopalings Rock
HP: 600 (Lemmy), 25 (Wonder Ball)
ATK: 50 (shell toss), 10x5 (ball grind), Summon enemy (Summons 2-3 Circus-status enemies from the pool of Koopaling-marked enemies), Color drain (drains the color of the first colored card Mario uses- this does not, however, cancel the attack)
DEF: 2 (Lemmy), 6 (Wonder Ball)
MARK: Koopaling


EX BOSS TIME! ROY
LOCATION- Emerald Circus
BGM- ROYal Rumble
HP: 600
ATK: 32 (Color launch); 48 (Body slam); 19x3 (Triple punch combo); 60 (black paint blast)
DEF: 2, weak to Water/Ice
MARK: Koopaling
+Roy EX is the only Koopaling to get a new attack- or rather, his original super move. To dispel the black paint here, Mario must use 3 Water attribute attacks.

+For defeating a singular Koopa, Mario gets three copies of their card.
+Defeating all the Koopaling Contract’s EX Bosses rewards Mario with a new Artifact- the Koopaling Clown Car.

ARTIFACTS
Koopaling Clown Car
Slots: 3
Effect: Koopaling-marked enemies and bosses take x1.2 the damage.

BOSS CARDS
+Cucleer and Pitholl have their own cards. Likewise, so does Aace. In exchange, Kamek is booted off the card roster.
+Rather than all of the boss cards acting like Fright Jars, each of them has their own attack.
+Rather than being hardcoded, the max HP and ATK of all the boss cards depend on Mario’s max HP, rounded up.

MORTON
Max HP: x0.6MarioMAXHP RNDUP
ATK: x0.3MarioMAXHP RNDUP (hammer) (one ground enemy)
DEF: 2
REGEN VALUE: 400 Red, 250 Blue, 350 Yellow

IGGY
Max HP: x0.55MarioMAXHP RNDUP
ATK: x0.35MarioMAXHP RNDUP (magic blast) (one enemy)
DEF: 2
REGEN VALUE: 200 Red, 400 Blue, 400 Yellow

LUDWIG
Max HP: x0.6MarioMAXHP RNDUP
ATK: x0.1MarioMAXHP RNDUP (shell attack) (all ground enemies)
DEF: 2
REGEN VALUE: 350 Red, 400 Blue, 250 Yellow

WENDY
Max HP: x0.6MarioMAXHP RNDUP
ATK: 10 x0.03MarioMAXHP RNDUP (coin rain) (one enemy)
DEF: 2
REGEN VALUE: 400 Red, 350 Blue, 250 Yellow

LARRY
Max HP: x0.5MarioMAXHP RNDUP
ATK: x0.15MarioMAXHP RNDUP (flying kick) (all air enemies)
DEF: 2
REGEN VALUE: 250 Red, 400 Blue, 350 Yellow

LEMMY
Max HP: x0.5MarioMAXHP RNDUP
ATK: 3 x0.15MarioMAXHP RNDUP (triple magic blast) (one enemy)
DEF: 2
REGEN VALUE: 300 Red, 300 Blue, 400 Yellow

ROY
Max HP: x0.6MarioMAXHP RNDUP
ATK: x0.1MarioMAXHP RNDUP (paint launch) (all enemies)
DEF: 2
REGEN VALUE: 400 Red, 200 Blue, 400 Yellow

PITHOLL
Max HP: x0.65MarioMAXHP RNDUP
ATK: x0.2MarioMAXHP RNDUP (sword slash) (one enemy)
DEF: 0
REGEN VALUE: 300 Red, 400 Blue, 300 Yellow

CUCLEER
Max HP: x0.4MarioMAXHP RNDUP
ATK: x0.15MarioMAXHP RNDUP (flying sword slash) (all air enemies)
DEF: 0
REGEN VALUE: 300 Red, 300 Blue, 400 Yellow

AACE
Max HP: x0.25MarioMAXHP RNDUP
ATK: x0.2MarioMAXHP RNDUP (sword dash) (all enemies)
DEF: 0
REGEN VALUE: 400 Red, 350 Blue, 250 Yellow

+When Mario, Edwin and Kidd enter, Huey is being held by a metal claw, with a Green Toad observing him. In the bottom-right corner, meanwhile, a young Vellbex boy with an eyepatch is sleeping on a comfy collection of sheets.
HUEY: Mario! Kidd! Help me! This...this DEATH CLAW just grabbed me out of nowhere!
GREEN TOAD [ i.imgur.com/jhd1IT2.png ]: Oh, ho, ho! Death Claw? Not to worry. That’s just a Science Claw, friend! I apologize for the grabby introduction, but those monsters were approaching.
KIDD: Good thinking, Dad.
EDWIN: So now what? You’re trying to steal the power from his body with this claw?
HUEY: Well, I’ll never give up my power. NEVER! Wait, I don’t think I even have any power...
GREEN TOAD: No power? Oh, at first glance, I thought for sure you were some sort of robot.
EDWIN: Do you see any robot parts on that, old man?
GREEN TOAD: Well I thought your friend was either a robot...or a can of cat food. Either way...it was a big win for me. And please, call me Enerr T.
HUEY: So...Enerr T...can you let me down? And turn this thing on?
ENERR T: Oh, ho, ho! Of course not! Weren’t you listening to anything I said? I don’t have any power!
Mario pulls Huey out.
HUEY: OUCH! That smarts! The claw wasn’t such a smart idea, was it?
Kidd rushes over to Billy.
KIDD: Well, thank goodness Billy’s OK! You’re the best!
GREEN TOAD/ENERR T: Oh, ho, ho! Anything for my daughter and grandson!
EDWIN: Your...daughter? Uhhhhhhhh, how’s that possible? You’re, well...you know...
ENERR T: Welllll, if we’re being technical, Kidd’s my adopted daughter. Her parents’ games unfortunately ended at Azure Underground when she was young- I found her all alone on the lower path there. But just because we’re not related by blood or species, doesn’t mean she’s not family to me.
KIDD: Aw, Dad...you always had a way with words.
ENERR T: And if my eyes aren’t lying, she’s in a better mood today! I suppose Mario had a hand in that?
Mario speaks.
ENER T: Oh, so it was O’Chunks who helped my girl see the brighter side of life again?
HUEY: You know O’Chunks? But he just got on the island!
ENERR T: If it weren’t for O’Chunks, I wouldn’t have made it back with Billy here! Chunks drew the biggest of those monsters away, and tried pushing back the others! I guess a few doubled back, though, but as long as the big one’s gone, I’m not complaining. Besides, the power’s been out for a while, anyways.
EDWIN: So Shroomsday was here, too. But at least O’Chunks has him covered.
Huey floats down to the sleeping Vellbex boy.
HUEY: So I guess this little guy’s Billy?
KIDD: Yep...that’s my beautiful son. Doesn’t he look so peaceful?
EDWIN: He does. So, who’s the dad?
Huey looks happy.
HUEY: Oh, I bet it’s Ganag! That guy, and his...meekness. ...no, wait, that doesn’t sound right. You know, let’s just wake Billy up and ask him ourselves!
KIDD: ..........
ENERR T: ..........
HUEY: What? Was it something I said?
ENERR T: Huey, Edwin, Mario...Billy’s not going to wake up.
EDWIN: But he’s sleeping so soundly. I’m sure it can’t be that tough.
ENERR T: It’s- not that simple. You see...
KIDD: It’s...it’s OK, Dad- actually, it isn’t OK, but-! ...I’ll tell them. Guys, Bi- my son’s been sleeping for a whole year.
MARIO, HUEY, EDWIN: !
HUEY: A whole year?! What could’ve conked him out for that long?!
KIDD: My boy Billy...he did everything with his parents and friends in the Rescue Squads. He wasn’t strong physically, but he had a big heart. Whenever the family went out for a picnic, he’d always pick flowers for his mom. He was such a sweetheart that way- he gets it from his dad and grandpa.
One day, we all went with Leblaanc for a picnic deeper into Mossrock Theater. While we were there, Billy found new flowers. In fact, they weren’t growing in the woods before that day. But Billy didn’t know that. So he grabbed one of every color that flower came in. And...just before he gave the bouquet to me, he...he sniffed them a-all at once. And th-th-th-then he- he-!
Kidd looks down, distraught.
ENERR T: My grandson collapsed without warning. We brought him back here immediately. Thankfully, he’s still alive- his timer’s not up. But until we find a solution, he’s not waking. Sometimes, he says things in his sleep...
BILLY [ i.imgur.com/aFm1rLR.png ]: (red textbox) I SEE... CONTROL... AND.... JOIN .... OFFER YOURSELVES... ROSES OF...
KIDD (sad): O-o-o-o-oh, Billy!
ENERR T: ...like that. In fact, he’s spoken that phrase a lot. We tried everything- council meetings, the renewable energy at my plant, even the Grand Paint Stars in Port Prisma. But we came up with nothing. And...well...

KIDD: Eventually...I just gave up. Not on Billy waking up, but the world. I was so angry at those stupid flowers, I thought being nice only gets you hurt in the end. And I wanted everyone to see that...
HUEY: ...why didn’t you tell us this earlier? We could’ve been friends and found something earlier.
KIDD: Don’t kid yourself, Tin Thing. If the King’s Grand Paint Stars couldn’t awaken Billy from those flowers, what makes you think you have a chan-?!
EDWIN: Wait...flowers? Like the ones the Musketeers train around? Glowing spores, changes the flow of a fight?
Kidd and Enerr T are surprised.
ENERR T: How’d you know...?
EDWIN: I bet Aace knows how to fix this! We just find him, and we’ll find a cure for Billy’s sleeping issues.
ENERR T: ...well, I’ll be. I never thought about that.
KIDD: Edwin, kid...you’re my number four guy now.
Kidd gives Edwin a kiss.
EDWIN: Awhawhawhawhawhaw! GHEEEEEEEE!
HUEY: OK, so there’s another box to check on our “stop the Musketeers” list. But to get deeper into the forest, we need a Mini-Paint Star.
ENERR T: A “Mini-Paint Star”...? Wait! Back when the power went out, I thought I saw a shooting star...It blasted through the window and went INTO this monitor somehow. After that, the breaker tripped and everything went dark.
HUEY: Guys, that might have been one of our Paint Stars! We should take a closer look at this monitor.
ENERR T: Of course! You’re welcome to look around my laboratory a bit, if you think you can figure something out...

+After using the Amp Battery to re-energize the energy plant and returning inside...
ENERR T: Guys! Kidd! You did it! The electricity is back on!
LOUIS: Non problemo, science uomo.
KIDD: You’re welcome, Dad.
HUEY: Hey, Mario, check it out. I can practically smell our Paint Star through this screen. Based on the minty-fresh scent, I’d say it’s a green Mini Paint Star we’re after.
Huey looks to Enerr T.
HUEY: By the way, what is all this nonsense on the screen?
LOUIS: But Huey, that’s-! That music...it’s making me so...happy and nostalgic...
ENERR T: Ah, yes! My latest experiment. I’ve been measuring Billy’s brain activity in response to these ancient images. I can’t make heads or tails of them, but they seem to make him- and a lot of people- quite happy. Isn’t it fascinating how the images seem to scroll from side to side? And look at all of those platforms!
LOUIS: I’m looking at ‘em, signore!
HUEY: I’m positive one of our missing Paint Stars is in there. Can you...can you get US in there somehow?
+When Mario and co. approach the screen...
LOUIS: The pixelated graphiques and low fidelity sound take me all the way back to my childhood...
HUEY: AAAAAAND the Paint Star is definitely in there. But how do WE get in there?
+Eventually, Mario uses Cut-Out to transport the group into the game...

+In the secret roof section, there’s a different forced encounter...
BATTLE! Shy Guy x5, Green Pokey

+After defeating the enemies, Mario and co. find something very peculiar...
MARIO GOT THE PANIC SHARD! 1/4

+When Mario and co. arrives at the Green Mini Paint Star...
HUEY: Hey, look at that! It might be all weird and chunky, but that smells like a Paint Star to me!
+After hitting the pixelated Mini Paint Star...
HUEY: Y O U G O T A M I N I P A I N T S T A R!
: You found what you seek. Be sure to never lose what you know nothing of.
Catguru re-appears.
CATGURU: Did my gift grant you new insight, as you earned an adventure through this old ignored location?
HUEY: Yeah! Thanks for your gift, Catguru!
CATGURU: It is always a pleasure, yet never a pain, to help the legendary hero.
EDWIN: Wait! Before you go, Catguru- this is a longshot, but have you ever heard of someone named Shroomsday?
Catguru thinks.
CATGURU: I look through my mind for such a name, yet I find nothing.
EDWIN: Oh...OK. It’s no problem- it’s just he and the Musketeers are causing problems on the island, looking for this Shadhema chick, and we thought-
CATGURU: Shadhema? Now there’s a name I’ve heard long ago, yet which hasn’t been spoken until recently! Many were drawn to that one’s power, yet sought to erase the knowledge of others. And why wouldn’t anyone want the blessing or heart of the Eclipse Princess? They’d have to be crazy to pass on that offer! Even a wizard I knew possessed some sanity!
Catguru’s body disappears.
CATGURU: I’m afraid I can’t stay much longer. I’m delighted I’m being called elsewhere. Until next time.
Catguru’s face disappears.
LOUIS: ...uh, let’s not get all worried here! Maybe if Shadhema wakes up, she’ll feel rusty in her fighting skills, hehe! ...Right?
HUEY: ...Let’s just grab the flag.

MOTLEY: Uh, Prince Junior, I don’t like the looks of this place. Maybe we should get out of here, before-!
BOWSER JUNIOR: Aw, you’re such a worrywart! Besides, it’s not all bad! Look- “Mamma” Peach! And a rare sticker.
KITANU: I am far more than just a sticker, young prince. I am Kitanu, a Sticker Fairy, and you should stop to consider what action to take next-
JUNIOR: “Hey, guys, I’m a Sticker Fairy, blahblahblah. I think I’m so smart, using big words like consider and action.” ZIP IT, PAL!
PEACH: Junior, I’ve been trying to find you! What changed you so much?
JUNIOR: None of your beeswax! After we capture you, we’ll find a way out of here. Then, we’re looking for Shroomy, and I’m gonna force him to send me and you to the other dimension!
PEACH: But why do you want to go there so much? Also, “Shroomy”?
JUNIOR: Yeah, that underhanded mushroom! With his help, even if I have to poke out some of his eyes, I’ll finally be back with my d-
MOTLEY: N-n-n-n...no. ...No.
JUNIOR: Whatdya mean, no?! I’m the Prince! You can’t say no to me!
MOTLEY: Well, I just did. I told you to get rid of that gross mushroom. You didn’t listen. I suggested you leave the Sticker Comet alone. You didn’t listen. I thought trusting that scary goat lady with the containment device was a bad idea. You didn’t listen! I wanted us to be friends, and you listened, but you didn’t want anything to do with me! Well, I hope this trip was worth it, because we’re heading back home! And I’m not pursuing this anymore, your Majesty!
JUNIOR: Yeah, you mean you’re heading back home, while I do this alone WHOA!
Junior avoids a magic blast from Motley.
JUNIOR: Have you gone BONKERS, Clown Boy!? When I tell Pops you tried hitting me with a magic spell while kidnapping Peach, he’s gonna-!
MOTLEY: Your “Pops” sent me here to keep an eye on you, and keep you safe. If I have to knock you out and bring you back to his castle to save you, then so be it. If I have to tell him you tried to skip town with the Princess, I’ll do it. Because I had this crazy idea I could be your new buddy, and I wanted to actually be your friend...isn’t that stupid?
Motley chases after Junior, firing at him.
PEACH: Wait! Maybe we could sit down and-?!
KITANU: This is not our fight, Princess. The young clown must prove himself.
Eventually, they’re right in front of the gold Huey statue.
JUNIOR: C-c-c-come on, Motley! You’re not thinking straight! We can talk about this, and-!
MOTLEY: You had your chance to talk about it. It’s too late for that. What I do now, it’s as a servant to King Bowser!
Motley fires at Bowser Junior. Junior ducks out of the way, causing the magic blast to hit the statue instead, creating a hole.
MOTLEY: Uh, well, the next one should get you!
Motley charges up another magic blast.
Suddenly, and without warning...black paint pours out of the hole in the Huey statue.
BGM- ROYal Rumble (Black)
PEACH: Uh, Motley...?
MOTLEY: I’m not falling for your tricks, Princess! Even if they have good intentions!
JUNIOR: Seriously, pal, there’s a huge-!
MOTLEY: This time, I’m making sure you...you...
The black paint gathers around Motley.
MOTLEY: This, uh...this can’t be good AAAAAAAAH!
The black paint smothers Motley.
JUNIOR: Forget this! I’m making a break for-
The black paint pulls Junior towards Motley. It also grabs Peach, while swatting Kitanu away.
KITANU: This strength! Whatever lurked in that statue- is a danger to...all of...us.
Kitanu faints. As he does, the Sticker Comet symbol appears upon him, cracking apart.
JUNIOR: YAUUUGH!
PEACH: MARIO! TOADSWORTH! SAVE MEEEEEE-!
The screen turns black, and the BGM fades out. However...
?: (black textbox) THEY WILL ALL FEEL- THE TRUE POWER OF THE BLACK PAINT.

STORY
+When Mario and co. arrive at the entrance...
?: Is that all the strength you possess, you geometric dumb muscle?
? : Keep flapping yer gams, beastie! I could keep this up all day!
O’Chunks and Shroomsday are still fighting each other.
SHROOMSDAY: We shall see which yields first- your body, or your spirit. Either way, we will parade your beaten body around to demonstrate our might.
O’CHUNKS: Then I’m really goin’ teh have teh start gettin’ chunky. Because a’hm jus’ warmin’ up!
O’Chunks and Shroomsday keep trading blows, as they continue northwards.

+After defeating the Carrishrooms in the middle of the second screen, Mario and co. press Stabyl T of Blue Rescue Squad back into shape.

+Upon arriving in the third area, the gang sees Shroomsday wallop O’Chunks back and forth.
SHROOMSDAY: So tell us, you insolent large troublemaker- what made you think you could withstand our power?!
O’CHUNKS: Ah don’t need teh think when a’hm whackin’ weeds like yeh. But ah know yeh talk a lot fer someone who’s been fightin’ agains’ me fer nearly a day!
O’Chunks socks Shroomsday in the face.
Shroomsday upsides O’Chunks.
The two get into a dustcloud, punching and whipping each other.
HUEY: *sniffsniffsniff*
KIDD: What is it, Huey? Don’t tell me you want to pick some flowers!
Huey shakes his head.
NYA: Trouble at Hither Thither Mill?
Huey shakes his head again.
EDWIN: ...there’s black paint coming towards us, isn’t there?
Huey nods.
EDWIN: We better hurry.

+After entering the last screen...
O’Chunks and Shroomsday are exhausted.
O’CHUNKS: Yeh’ve got a lot o’fight in yeh, beastie!
SHROOMSDAY: And your strength is an abnormality. Only that EGOTISTICAL GARDEN GRUB ever equalled us in power before. Where does this strength come from?
O’CHUNKS: Yeh really dunnae get it, yeh thorned lummox? Mah strength comes from mah desire teh protect me lass Nastasia! And all me friends!
SHROOMSDAY: ...we once felt like that, so very long ago. But that time has long passed. Now, you will face the unstoppable wrath of the Shadow Queen’s remaining creation, who surpasses all we see-!
Shroomsday starts sniffing. O’Chunks joins him.
O’CHUNKS: AIIIII! Way teh cut one, beastie!
SHROOMSDAY: This odor is not ours, shaped one. ...What IS that accursed stench?! It smells like...