The hospital room is dimly lit, filled with the beeping of machines and the faint sound of distant voices. Meggy lies unconscious on a hospital bed, her face pale and still. Mario kneels beside her, tears streaming down his cheeks as he holds her hand gently.
Mario: (sniffing) Here lies Meggy... she was ginger!
SMG4, standing nearby with a mix of annoyance and concern, rolls his eyes as he steps forward to reassure Mario.
SMG4: (sighs) Mario, calm down! She's not dead! She just needs to wake up, alright?
SMG3, Luigi, Bob, Fishy Boopkins, Saiko, and Melony are gathered in the corner of the room, watching the scene unfold. Bob crosses his arms, shaking his head.
Bob: (smirking) I always knew Tari was a terrorist. First, she shot Meggy, and now look where we are!
Saiko turns to him, eyes narrowing in disbelief.
Saiko: (angrily) Shut up, Bob! This isn't the time for your nonsense!
Bob: (defensively) What? I'm just stating the facts!
Meanwhile, SMG4 is trying to focus on Mario, who's still kneeling beside Meggy, his tears soaking the bed.
SMG4: (gently) Mario, she's strong. She'll pull through this. You just need to believe in her.
Mario wipes his eyes with the back of his hand, his expression wavering between hope and despair.
Mario: (sniffles) You really think so?
SMG4: (nodding firmly) I know so. Meggy is tougher than she looks. Just look at all the crazy things we've been through together.
At that moment, the doctor enters the room, clipboard in hand, glancing around at the group gathered in concern.
Doctor: (calmly) Alright, everyone. I need some space. We're monitoring her closely, and we're doing everything we can.
SMG3 steps forward, his usual bravado fading into seriousness.
SMG3: (earnestly) Is she going to be okay?
The doctor nods, but his expression remains neutral.
Doctor: (carefully) We're optimistic, but she needs time to recover. We won't know more until she wakes up.
With that, the doctor steps out, leaving the group in a tense silence. Mario looks down at Meggy, his heart heavy with worry.
Mario: (whispering) You have to wake up, Meggy. I can't lose you...
The atmosphere in the hospital room grows tense as the doctor, clipboard in hand, turns back to the group after a moment of silence.
Doctor: (clearing his throat) So, just to keep you all informed- the total cost of her treatment will be... 80 million dollars!
The room goes completely silent as everyone stares at the doctor in disbelief. Mario's jaw drops, and he nearly faints.
Mario: (eyes bulging) 80 million?! Are you out of your mind?!
SMG3, unable to contain himself, steps forward with a look of outrage.
SMG3: (furiously) 80 million? For a couple of band-aids and a juice box? Are you trying to rob us?
Doctor: (insistent) I assure you, sir, it's a standard fee for-
SMG3: (smirking) Yeah, well, how about this for a standard fee?!
With an exaggerated, cartoonish wind-up, SMG3 suddenly picks the doctor up and flings him out the nearby window. The doctor's surprised face twists into a look of shock as he sails through the air, arms flailing wildly.
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SMG4: War of the Backstabbing Betrayers
FanfictionSMG4 is starting to miss having a fun arch-nemesis. Meanwhile, Tari is given a magical tablet that she hopes will help her become brave... what could go wrong?
