One day, while visiting Mario, Princess Toadstool was picking flowers in his garden... Suddenly, the sky turns dark and out of nowhere appears Bowser in his flying machine. "HELP!" screams the Princess as she is kidnapped, once again, by Bowser and brought to Bowser's Keep. Mario, upon hearing the Princess, rushes out his door and jumps after Bowser. Bowser lands in his kingdom with Mario right behind him.
BOWSER'S KEEP
Head up throught the door. It doesn't matter if you fight the Terrapins, as you get nothing from the battle, so hold "Y" and dodge them on your way to the door. When you reach the big red doors, the Terrapins will ambush you and you'll have to fight four of them- very easy battle. After they're dead, head up through the next red door. The next room is purely for show so continue on and watch the bridge collapse from behind you. Head up through the door. Walk up through the stairs until Mario looks up. He realizes that Princess is tied up so he jumps frantically. Finally, with a big jump, Mario makes it up there. Now your first battle will start.
"Toadstool: Don't let Bowser bruise you, Mario!"
"Bowser: Mario! Prepare yourself for the great beyond!"
Bowser- 320 HP
Kinklink- 50 HP "<no thoughts>"
Attacking Bowser is futile but attacking the Kinklink works like a charm. Press "Y" to use a special technique and press "Y" to select "Jump". Press any direction on the Control Pad to move the cursor to the Kinklink, press the Y Button, and Mario will jump on the Kinklink. If you do this twice, the Kinklink will begin to fidget and Bowser's chandelier will begin to fall. After two rounds if the Kinklink isn't defeated, Princess will speak.
"Toadstool: Mario! The chain! Aim for the chain!"
After you "defeat" the chain, Bowser will shout.
"Bowser: What was that sound? N...n...NO!!! It's a chain reaction!! Hang on, Kinklink!! Eyaaaaa!!"
Mario does his victory dance but wait...
Bowser plays dirty and throws a hammers at the Kinklink that's holding up Mario's chandelier.
"Bowser: Coming, Mario?"
"Toadstool: Fight, Mario! FIGHT!!!"
Mario, hanging onto dear life, jumps in the nick of time and does his victoy dance...
"Bowser: This should FINISH you!"
But with one more hammer thrown by Bowser, Mario's chandelier begins to fall as well and falls to the same level as Bowser's.
"Bowser: Mwa ha! Did you think I was just gonna GIVE her to ya? You're ALWAYS in my way! This is IT! I'm gonna take you out, Mario!"
Bowser swipes at Mario but Mario counterattacks.
"Bowser: Fungah! Foiled again!"
This causes Mario to be flung up to the Princess but as he climbs up to save the Princess....
"Toadstool: Oh, Mario! You had me so worried. Let's get out of here!"
The castle begins to shake.
"Toadstool: Shrieek! Mario! I'm going to fall!"
The castle begins to shake and from the sky, a sword surrounded by stars, thrusts itself into Bowser's Keep.
"Super Mario RPG"
This causes the Seven Stars of the Star Road to shower all over the Mushroom Kingdom and Mario to be flung out of the Keep.
What's going to happen now? That's up to you to decide.
MARIO'S PAD
Mario is flung into his house, the "Pipe House". Toad rushes in.
"Toad: Hey Mario! Lots of people use something called a "door" to go in and out of their houses... Anyway, I came by to pick up Toadstool, since she's a bit late."
Press "B" so you jumps off the clothes peg. Exit the Pipe House and talk to Toad pacing outside.
"Toad: Hey I thought the Princess was with you, Mario! So where is she? Mario, what's with the silent treatment?! You're not telling me something. It's Bowser again, isn't it? Oh no, here we go again! Mario, would you please bring her back, like you always do?"
Walk left, jump on the Save Point (the shiny box with the "S" on it), head right and exit to Bowser's Keep. If you don't save, Toad will inform you.
"Toad: Mario! You're forgetting something. Come with me and I'll show you."
He drags you to the save box.
"Toad: Before you start off, it's best to jump on these boxes and "Save" as often as possible. In case of an emergency, you can always start over from the last place you saved."
BOWSER'S KEEP
Mario goes to the front door of the Keep but is greeted by Exor the giant sword that flung itself into the Keep.
"Halt! Who goes there? A trespasser! This castle now belongs to us, the "Smithy Gang". It's our first step towards taking over this world! And if it weren't for nosey characters like YOU... We'd practically OWN this world! So let's see you deal with THIS!"
It then destroys the only bridge to Bowser's Keep so you have to head back to Mario's Pad.
MARIO'S PAD
Go into the Pipe House and talk to Toad gazing out of the window. (If you go inside, look at the "Fungi Light" to sleep which heals you and your party.)
"Toad: You're back so soon! Did you forget something? No? What happened then?"
Mario will explain what happened.
"Toad: The bridge to Bowser's Keep is out now? Just wonderful... We must inform the Chancellor of Mushroom Kingdom at once! Let's go, Mario."
Toad will run away so go outside. Exit this area but as you do, Toad runs into you, flinging you back.
"Toad: Oops, excuse me! ..Oh? That bump on your head reduced your "HP" level. One of Mushroom Kingdom's famous items ought to perk you right up!"
He gives you a Mushroom. ("Got a 'Mushroom'!")
"Do you know how to use items?"
If you say:
So push "X".
"This is the menu. Use this to equip or use items. Choose "Item", then press "A"."
Press "A".
"This is your item list."
He walks to the bottom left corner.
"Read about items here."
He walks back to the top right corner.
"To use a Mushroom.... point here [where the item is] and push "A". Behold!.... It moves to Mario!"
He also moves to the picture of Mario at the top left corner.
"Push "A" again to use it or push "B" to cancel. Give it a try!"
Now you're at the menu and you have to use the Mushroom *gasp* by yourself.
"See you recovered your HP."
"Toad: ... and that's how it's done. Now you can get a boost whenever you're feeling tired."
A Goomba comes in and bites him.
"Ack, I remember! I came to warn you that Mushroom Kingdom Way is swarming with monsters. I just barely made it back here in one piece! Mario, please do something. Perhaps I can help. Do you know about "Timed Hits"?"
Now you fight three Goombas. Toad rushes onto the battle ground to explain.
"First, push "A"."
Fight one like normal.
"Push "A" again to attack!"
Do that and you pause in mid punch.
"Wait a second! Hit "A" again, here [right before you punch]."
Do that and you punch the Goomba.
"Good timing! When successful, your attack changes and damage increases."
The Gooba attacks and gets stopped in mid bite.
"Hit "A" prior to attack, too!"
He bites, you defend.
"Good timing! This can help you decrease the amount of damage done to you. It won't always work, though. Now, try a "Special" strike!"
Push "Y" twice and you'll use your "Jump" attack. This time you're stopped in mid stomp.
"Push "Y" here [right before you stomp]!"
Do that.
"You're attack will be more powerful!"
He walks to you.
"Learn Special Skills as you gain experience. They're on the menu!"
He leaves battle... and runs back in.
"Read about 'em, okay?"
Now he runs back and you win.
"Toad: ...and there you are! Now, at least you have a fighting chance against those monsters!"
"Hey, you better watch out! He knows about Timed Hits. He's gonna punch your lights out!"
The Goomba runs away.
"He's got more bark than bite, huh?"
You get three Mushrooms. ("Got three 'Mushrooms'!") Save and exit to Mushroom Way.
MUSHROOM WAY
Follow the path and kill all the Goombas and Sky Troopas you can. There are two Treasure Boxes in this first section. The first one has 5 coins and the other- 8. (Jump repetitively under the boxes to get all the coins.) Before you exit this section, save Toad from the Goomba that has cornered him.
"Toad: Phew, my life was flashing before my eyes for a second there. Here's a little something in return."
You get a Honey Syrup. ("Got a 'Honey Syrup'!") He runs to the next screen so follow him. As soon as you walk into the next section a Goomba will ambush you unless you're quick. Walk up, defeat the Goomba spinning around on a pink flower, jump on the flower, and when your facing the left ledge press "B". (Be quick or Mario will get dizzy). Hit the Treasure Box for a Flower. Jump back down onto the spinning flower, press "B" when you're facing the right ledge, jump up at the Sky Troopa that has Toad, and defeat it.
"Toad: Boy that was a close call. Here's a token of my appreciation."
Toad will reward you with a Flower Tab. ("Got a 'Flower Tab'!") Use it straight away. Near the exit is a Treasure Box. Walk under it, wait for the Goomba to attack you, defeat it, and then bump up and and get the contents, a "Recovery Mushroom", if you need to heal. Go to the next section. This section has a Lakitu that throws Spikies down at Mario. Walk up to the Hammer Bro that has captured Toad and initiate a battle.
"HEY! Are YOU lookin' at me? My hammer and I don't like you!"
"Toad: Mario! You better be careful. He's definitely got a mean streak!"
Walk up to him.
"Now ya got my hammer angry! Ya shouldn't have done that!"
(2) Hammer Bro- 50 HP
Two timed Jumps each should be enough to defeat them but they may take more if you are weak or if they use "Valor Up" which increases their defence. You get a Flower Jar and 20 coins for beating them.
"Toad: Thanks, Mario! I was running so fast I wasn't watching where I was going!"
"Toad: Mushroom Kingdom's just ahead. We're almost there, Mario."
He walks to the Hammer.
"Toad: Hey! Where did this hammer come from?"
"Toad: Hmm.... Hey, do you know what THIS is?!"
He brings it to you.
"Toad: It has the Hammer Bro's insignia on it. No one stands a chance against you when you whomp them with this."
You get a Hammer. ("You never know! It might come in handy! Picked up a 'Hammer'!")
"Toad: Let's get a move on! I'll see you in Mushroom Kingdom."
Equip it and use the Flower Jar. Exit to the Mushroom Kingdom.
MUSHROOM KINGDOM
Explore around this town. Before you enter the castle, save in the Inn and get ready for the next bit as it is a little tricky. Enter the castle and talk to Toad.
"Toad: Mario, there you are! I'll tell the Chancellor you're here. I'll wait for you down the hallway."
Quickly jump on his head. As he's about to exit the room, jump above the doorway. Jump again to hit the Surprise Box with a Frog Coin. ("Found a 'Frog Coin'!".) (If you fudge it up, reset the game with the button or hold L and R and press Select and Start simultaneously.) Follow Toad to the Chancellors Room.
"Sir, Mario has arrived!"
He will move to his place and you will need to walk to the Chancellor.
"Chancellor: Mario! Thank goodness you're here! We heard an explosion or something at Bowser's Kepp. It was so loud I almost dropped my spores!!! Uh...excuse me? W...where's the Princess? She departed for your house HOURS ago...! I fear the worst! Could Bowser somehow be behind all of this?"
Mario acts out the story.
"Chancellor: Spores alive!!! You're telling us that Bowser has abducted the Princess AGAIN? Nevermind. It will be up to you to enter the keep and rescue Princess Toadstool!"
Mario acts out the second part of the story.
"Chancellor: Egad! The keep is unassailable?! What awful power is at work here?! Mario...her life is in your hands. Please, save our dear Princess!"
Move and...
(If you haven't equipped the Hammer, he will ask you.
"Chancellor: Oh, Mario!... There is something important I need to discuss with you."
"That Hammer you got... you've equipped it, right? You're all set for your journey?"
Toad walks to you.
"Sahll I have Toad explain the process?"
Press the button.
"First choose "Equip"."
The curser moves there.
"Confirm with "A"."
Do that.
"You can equip these. To equip the hammer, select the top slot and push "A". Then select the hammer and push "A" again."
Do as he says.
"You're done! Let's try it again."
The hammer moves back.
"Now you try it."
You're at the main screen and you have to do that process yourself. Do that.
"Perfect!"
"Chancellor: There, now I feel more at ease. Now it's all up to you."
You get a map. ("Got a 'Map'!")
"Chancellor: Mario!"
Mario falls.
"Forgive me. But I can't stop worrying about the Princess... Go to the cellar and prepare for your journey. The Vault Buard shall assist you."
In the main hallway, go right and talk to the Vault Guard standing in the staircase.
"Mario! The Chancellor has filled me in! Come. Let me show you around."
Hit the left box.
"This is a "Coin". The small ones are worth one, and the large ones are worth ten. This one's a "10"!"
Hit the middle.
"This is a "flower". The more you gather, the more Flower Points you'll have in battle. Find 'em!"
Hit the last box.
"THIS mushroom will restore your Hit Points and Flower Points. Unfortunately, mushrooms you find as items only restore your HP. So beware."
Go back up the stairs and head left going through the doorway on the opposite side of the hallway. Head up the stairs and continue heading up until you get to "Toadstool's Room". Search the chair at the back of the room. You'll find "Toadstool's ???". ("Found Toadstool's ???".)
"Hey there!! What do you think you're doing? I'll give you this in exchange. Just leave everything where it was!"
You get a Mushroom. ("Got a 'Mushroom'!".) Exit the castle. As you walk out of the castle...
"Come back here!!"
You see Croco hit a pink Toad. Mallow, frog / marshmallow, and a blue Toad chase after him but Mallow trips and falls.
"Come back here!!"
Croco doubles back with Mallow behind him but he loses Mallow when he jumps a ledge that Mallow can't.
"Oh, no! That REPTILE stole my Grandpa's coin! B...boo hoo...sniffle... I can't cry. Big boys don't cry. But it's just not fair...! What am I gonna do? Waaaaaah!!!"
He starts crying which causes the sky to rain. Walk up to him and talk to him.
"Y, yes?...Gee, you're soaking wet, aren't you?"
He stops crying.
"I'm all right now. Sorry... There's nothing like a good cry! But, why was I crying? There was SOME reason..."
Mario falls down.
"My Grandpa asked me to buy some things for him here. When I walked into town, that croco stopped me! Oh yeah! He took it from me! He stole my coin! I chased hime, but he's way too fast."
The pink Toad butts in.
"Mario! Let's see how you're going to take care of Bowser!"
Jump.
"He doesn't stand a chance!"
Mallow's amazed.
"Wow! You're THE Mario? I know all about you! You've got more JUMP in you than a box of frogs! I'm Mallow from Tadpole Pond. I'm a frog, but can you believe it? I can't jump. Embarrassing, huh? How about it, Mario! Will you help me catch that filthy theif?"
It begins to rain but 'cause your so nice, give him another shot.
"Mallow: You know I can't get my coin back without your help."
"Hey, Mallow! What kept you? I was starting to worry."
"Mallow: Wait until you hear this! You see......"
"Wait...I've already heard...Old Frogfucius told me. He seems to know EVERYTHING! Hold on."
"Mallow: Listen... The truth of the matter is, well, ...um...the coin was stolen."
"WHAT?! Well, if that's the case, I guess we can't trade. What a shame, huh?!"
"Mallow: Oh, but there's no need to worry! Mario, here, will help us out!"
"'Zat so? Well, if Mario's on your team, you'll have that coin back in a jiffy!"
Leave and the keeper stops you.
"Not so fast! Take this with you. You'll probably need it."
You will get a Pick Me Up. ("Got a 'Pick Me Up'!".) This is the invitory:
Mushroom- 4
Honey Syrup- 10
Pick Me Up- 5
Able Juice- 4
Shirt- 7
Pants- 7
Jump Shoes- 30
Antidote Pin- 28
Buy a Shirt, Pants, Jump Shoes, an Antidote Pin, and stock up on Honey Syrups. If you can't afford all that, don't worry. Go down the stairs in the back of the shop and talk to the man.
"I order you to stand before me."
Do that.
"I order you to jump."
Jump twice to uncover a Suprise Box and to get the Flower. ("Found a 'Flower'!".)
"In this world, there are things called "hidden treasures". Use your awesome jumping ability to look for 'em."
There's another box in this room. Go back up the stairs to the shop and go back down to this room. Jump on the guy's head, wait until he walks near the top right corner, jump, and you'll uncover a Treasure Box with a Flower. ("Found a 'Flower'!".) Exit the Inn and talk to the Mushroom Retainer jumping up and down outside.
"Mario! I have something to report, sir. I saw him! He's here somewhere! He just zoomed past me a second ago. Did you see him?"
"Mallow: Did he look something ...like...this?"
Mario turns into Croco.
"Why, yes! Exactly!"
"Mallow: He's the one who took my coin! Why didn't you stop him?"
"Because I forgot my bazooka at home! Sheesh... Give me a break here."
They fall.
"Come back here!!"
"Croco: Har, har! Youse mugs'll NEVER catch me! A snail could outrun YOU morons! Later!"
He zips past them and makes them dizzy.
"Mallow: That's HIMMMMM! Hurry, Mario, let's get him!"
Croco runs to Bandit's Way so save in the Inn and exit to Bandit's Way.
BANDIT'S WAY
"Mallow: There he is! He probably stashed it in that bag. Let's nab him!"
"Croco: Are you trying to tail me? Go on home to mommy before you get hurt, kid!"
In the first section, follow Croco to the next section. If you get in any battles in Bandit's Way, use Mario's Hammer and Mallow's Thunderbolt. The only enemies that may cause you trouble are Frogogs so always make Mario attack them first.
"Croco: You couldn't jump to save your life, kid, so I guess this is goodbye!"
In the next section, there's a spinning flower so jump on it and press "B" when you facing the ledge. Jump from the yellow platform to yellow platform collecting coins on the way. From the ledge they take you to, jump down onto the spinning flower and when Mario's facing the blue stationary flower, press "B". You'll get a Kerokero Cola. ("Found a 'KerokeroCola'!".) Head up to the next section.
"Croco: Oh! You're a persistent bugger! But I'm a 100 miles ahead of ya!"
Follow Croco while fighting enemies on the way to the next section. There's a Treasure Box with a "Recovery Mushroom" being guarded by a K-9 to the right before the path to the next section.
Croco tries for the treasure box but misses.
"Croco: Give it UP already! That treasure box is tempting, but now is not the time."
In this section there are two yellow platforms. Jump on the right one and jump at the Treasure Box. You'll get a "Invincibility Star" so run into as many K-9's as you can. To get to the other Treasure Box, jump on the right yellow platform and when the other platform is to the right (screen wise) of Mario, jump to it. Repeat until you get to the Treasure Box. It has a Flower. Exit right to the next section.
"Croco: Dead end! And they won't give up...! I'll just have to hide!"
"Mallow: He's gone into hiding. Let's see if we can sneak up behind him and catch hime."
You have cornered Croco. Firstly make sure Mario & Mallow are at least Level 4 so fight enemies around here until you are. Hit the Treasure Box at the top of this section for a "Recovery Mushroom". Now you can go after Croco. You have to sneak up behind him 3 times in order to fight him. If you sneak up infront of him, he insults you.
"Croco: What's this? You fools couldn't chase down a pumpkin!"
His pattern is simple. He runs behind a island of foliage and waits for four seconds. He faces the other direction, waits for four seconds and he runs behind another island of foliage. Repeat. After catching him 3 times you'll have to fight him. Here's his order of speech:
1. "Croco: Ha! Your eyes are much faster than your feet. At this rate it'll take ya......100 more years to catch me!"
2. "Croco: Ha! Your eyes are much faster than your feet. At this rate it'll take ya......50 more years to catch me!"
3. "Croco: You AGAIN! This is getting old! It'll still take you........"
Mallow shows up.
"Croco: Enough! Ya got me fair and square. I'll give you back your coin!"
He digs in his bag.
"Croco: Whoa! Did ya really believe me? I was......LYING!!!"
Croco- 320 HP
Croco is fairly easy. Get Mario to use Fire Orb and Mallow should use HP Rain, Mushrooms and Honey Syrup when necessary but should use Thunderbolt when he's not busy healing as his punch is very weak. The first time Mario uses Fire Orb:
"Croco: Yeouch!"
On his turn Croco will skip a go.
"Croco's dousing a tail fire..."
After you cause enough damage Mallow will pound the Frog Coin out of Croco.
"Mallow: Gimme back my coin or I'll belt ya again!"
Mallow punches the coin out of Croco.
"Croco: Oooouch!!! I'm gonna pay ya back in spades, kid! Go on! Take back your grubby old coin! Adios amigos!"
He runs away.
"Mallow: All right! We got it back!"
You get 10 coins and a Flower Tab for defeating Croco.
"Mallow: Yeah, we did it! We got Grandpa's coin back! I can finish my errand now. Hey, look at this! That Croco guy left a wallet!"
You get a wallet. ("Found a 'Wallet' ".)
"Mallow: I'm going back to the shop at Mushroom Kingdom. Are you coming?"
Jump onto the trampoline that falls from the sky, save from the nearby save point and exit to the Mushroom Kingdom.
MUSHROOM KINGDOM
When you come back, the Mushroom Kingdom is all gloomy and it's overridden with Shysters. Quickly walk up to the Mushroom Retainer being chased by a Shyster. Defeat the Shyster with Mario's Hammer and Mallow's Thunderbolt attacks.
"Thanks, Mario. I'll continue to stand watch, but now EVERYONE seems suspicious! By the way, look what I found."
You get 10 coins. ("Won 10 coin(s)!".) Go inside the Item Shop and read the note on the counter. Stock up on items you need. (Honey Syrup is very useful soon.) Leave the shop and save the blue mushroom person below from the Shyster.
"That was TOO darn close. Thanks for the hand, Mario. Hey! THAT'S the wallet the crocodile swiped from me! Can I have it back?"
You get a Flower Tab. ("Got a 'Flower Tab'!".)
Talk to him again for another chance.
"Hey, give me back my wallet!"
"Thanks, Mario. But what about my son upstairs? Oops! I forgot all about him!"
Go upstairs and save the boy from the Shyster.
"Really, thanks you so much for EVERYTHING! Here's a little token of my appreciation!"
You get a Flower Tab from the dad. ("Got a 'Flower Tab'!".)
"You're going to grow up to be just like Mario, you hear?"
"Yeah!!!"
Exit the house and go inside the castle. Run to the right and fight the two Shyster. Go up a room.
"Never mind that, guess what I found?! It's a gold coin! A GOLD COIN! And it's all MINE! Oh, I found this in the cellar. Here, you can have it."
You get a Wake Up Pin. ("Got a 'Wake Up Pin'!".) Equip Mallow with it and head down until you're in the Vault. You can hit the Treasure Boxes again to get 10 coins, a Flower & a Recovery Mushroom. Go back to the main room and defeat the Shyster chasing Toad.
"Toad: Now THAT was really scary! Everyone's hiding in the Princess' bedroom. I and some others couldn't escape in time. I hope no one got hurt..."
Go to the door of Toadstool's room.
"NOT SO FAST PAL!"
"Look at him! Can't even bounce! Hey, maybe we could bounce ON HIS HEAD!!!"
Enter Toadstool's Room.
"You're in one piece!"
"Toad: Thanks to Mario, of course! Saved by Mario again! How could I ever thank you enough?! OH NO! The Chancellor's still in the throne room!"
"Toad: What?! That's terrible! But, with Mario around,... we're...safe, right?"
He runs away and then comes back.
"Toad: Please take this. The Princess would be happy to know you have something of hers."
You recieve a Flower Tab. ("Got a 'Flower Tab'!".)
"Where do ya think everyone went?"
"Well, gang, looks like we have ourselves a new home!"
"We can bounce around all day long! And there's no one here who can stand in our way! Yahoo!"
"Let's bounce the night away!"
Walk up a little to the middle of the group of Shyster."NOT SO FAST PAL!"
"Look at him! Can't even bounce! Hey, maybe we could bounce ON HIS HEAD!!!"
Two jump on your head but bounce off.
"Mack: Listen up, gang! Thwse guys are gonna put a stop to OUR party! Are we happy abouth this?!"
"You're asking for IT!"
"Ooh, you're gonna get it!"
"You picked the WRONG people not to bounce with, bub!"
"How 'bout a fat lip to go with that ugly mustache?!"
Mario will have to fight them.
Mack- 480 HP
unlimited supply of: Bodyguard- 30 HP
If you're around Lv 6 this will be a breeze. Mario should use his Hammer and Mallow should use his Thunderbolt special. The first time Mallow uses Thunderbolt on Mack, he'll lose a go.
"Mack's stunned!!"
If Mack jumps up out of sight don't worry, he'll be back soon. You get 20 coins for defeating Mack the Knife and his Bodyguards. The Blue Star will float to Mario and he'll grab it. It's added to your "Star Pieces" list. Mario does his victory dance. Congratulations. The Shysters that jumped on your head talk.
"This is not good!"
"This is not good!"
"The mustachioed one is strong!"
"Strong, YES!"
"We MUST warn the boss!"
"Come on!!"
They run away. Walk up to the Chancellor shaking in the corner and talk to him.
"Chancellor: Gracious! OH! It's YOU, Mario. What a relief!"
He walks to his chair.
"Once again, Mario to the rescue! But who WERE those..."
"Toad: Chancellor!"
Three Toads run in.
"Toad: Sir! Thank goodness you're all right! Mario! So it was YOU who got us through all this! We owe so much to you...!"
Screen goes black and then you see Chancellor pacing back and forth.
"Chancellor: First the Princess and now THIS! It's just too much to bear."
"Mallow: Mario!"
Mallow comes out.
"Mallow: How about we ask my Grandpa for help?... He knows...EVERYTHING!"
"Chancellor: Excuse me, but... who are YOU?"
"Mallow: Oh, hello! My name is Mallow. I'm from Tadpole Pond..."
"Chancellor: Well, any friend of Mario's is welcome here in Mushroom Kingdom. As I was saying. Mario, you are our only hope! Mario! Please! You MUST rescue the Princess, NOW!"
"Mallow: Mario! I'm in your debt, too. Let's head over to Grandpa's place in Tadpole Pond. He can help! Wait... Why did I even come to Mushroom Kingdom in the first place? Guess I'll find out soon enough."
The screen goes black with Mario in the middle.
"Could Mack, the sword-like monster who crashed into Mushroom Kingdom, have anything to do with the Star Piece that Mario found...? Our heroes move on towards the Keo Sewers..."
Mario does his victory dance.