Pure Hearts Be True

Separate the Locks from the Keys: Part I

When the heroes made it to the top of Flopside Tower, Nolrem was there waiting for them.

Nolrem commented, "This is the final door. Eight Pure Hearts versus the Dark Prognosticus... Castle Bleck awaits."

Merlon arrived and stated, "There was something on the last page of the Light Prognosticus... 'Only those that not have abandoned hope can turn back the prophecy of doom. They walk forward into the future, no matter how dark and uncertain it may be'."

Nolrem replied, "You have fought all this way because you believed the future could be bright... I can't go through this door with you, but I send you with all the hope in my heart."

Merlon responded, "I know that you can do it. I, too, believe it in my heart."

Mario nodded and said, "That's appreciated."

Peach stated, "Yes, thank you both."

Luigi replied, "Leave it to us!"

Violet responded, "Yeah, we'll take them down!"

Bowser huffed, "Are we gonna group-hug? Enough prep talks, gramps! I'm doing this for ME!"

Merlon turned to the Pixl and commented, "Tippi... I don't know what is in your mind, but... If this is too hard for you, please feel free to stay behind."

Tippi stated, "No... I'm going. I've decided. I must do this!"

Merlon replied, "Tippi... If your memory...returns... Tippi, you've changed much. You've grown so strong... So! Be sure to return safely to me!"

Tippi responded, "I will, Merlon. Let's go! Let's defeat Count Bleck! Let's save all these worlds from destruction!"

Everyone nodded as they went through the final door that lead to Castle Bleck. Merlon said a little prayer in his head, wishing the heroes luck. Upon seeing the eerie castle, the heroes shivered at the rather depressing site.

Violet shivered, "This place is still creepy."

Tippi stated, "Agreed but at least we're finally here at Castle Bleck."

Bowser replied, "Don't you run, Bleck! Your face is about to feel the burn!"

Peach responded, "Let's get moving, shall we?"

"Right," said the Manfredi twins.

With that, the group of six went into Castle Bleck and started to slowly go through the castle. Eventually, they got to a room a voice caught their attention.

"HARBLE-DEH!"

Our heroes took a look and saw O'Chunks in the room with them.

Tippi whispered, "Ah crap."

O'Chunks commented, "Slap me down with a slab o' mutton, I never would o' thought yeh'd make it 'ere! I'll tell yeh this, though, yeh shouldn't 'ave been such a fork in me rumpus! Now I 'ave to hit yeh with the full force o' me chunks!"

Bowser blew a raspberry and stated, "That's big talk from the chump who gets stomped again...and AGAIN!"

O'Chunks got mad and yelled, "'OW DARE YEH!"

Bowser came over to him as he added, "You heard me! You're goin' down, chunky boy!"

O'Chunks replied, "WHAT?! 'Ow about provin' it, then! Right 'ere, yeh an' me! Wrasslin' match o' the ages!"

Bowser responded, "Bring it, beardo! I'll take you on alone! I got all the sweet stomping you need, right here!"

Peach questioned, "Bowser, are you sure?"