Pure Hearts Be True

Separate the Locks from the Keys: Part II

After losing Peach and Bowser to O'Chunks and Mimi; Mario trudged on with only Tippi, Luigi, and Violet by his side.

Tippi commented, "The power of The Void is growing. I can feel it. The Chaos Heart is close, now... The end is almost here... We must hurry!"

"Right," said the three remaining heroes.

With that; the red clad plumber, the green clad ghost hunter, and the purple ice wielder proceeded through the castle more. However, as they got into the castle further, Dimentio's clones started to attack them. Going through mirrors and such, our heroes entered a room.

A voice said, "Aha ha ha ha. So... You've made it here at last."

The three heroes turned and saw Dimentio.

"Dimentio," Violet breathed.

Dimentio perked up and stated, "Oh, but...what's this? You seem to be missing the ravishing princess and the arm flailer."

Tippi responded, "Dimentio... We don't have time to trade barbs with you... Move out of the way!"

Dimentio replied, "Ahh, I see. You're in a hurry. Allow me to get out of your way, then..." Just then, Dimentio disappeared and added, "Just after you defeat me, ah ha ha. You've proven to be worthy foes in the past, so I'm not going to make it easy. You'll have to come get me first. It'll be like a game of tag...with magic!"

Luigi mumbled, "This guy is getting me mad."

Mario said, "Same here, baby bro..."

After chasing Dimentio through several worlds, they finally managed to catch up to him.

Dimentio asked, "Enjoying my game of tag?"

Luigi answered, "Hey! Stop messing around and fight us for real!"

Dimentio stated, "Messing around? Oh, no. Magic is always a serious matter. I am always deadly serious. I have been watching you. You are the only ones who can stand up to Count Bleck. So...I have a favor to ask. Will you help me...destroy the count?"

Violet stammered, "Wh-what?"

Mario questioned, "What are you talking about? You want to betray him?"

Dimentio answered, "Betray him? Ah ha ha ha. Oh, no. It is Count Bleck who has betrayed ME! He said he would destroy all worlds and create a new, perfect world in their place. But he was lying! He plans to obliterate every world, and then keep them all in ruin."

Everyone was in shock by this.

Tippi said, "...I can't believe it..."

Dimentio added, "I've always known about his nefarious goal. But I could never hope stop him on my own. I feigned loyalty to him as I searched for someone who could defeat him with me! Well, you see... That's why I rescued the princess and sacred violet ice from certain brainwashing. It's also why I sent you to The Underwhere to fix the Pure Heart. And why I freed a man to reunited with his brother... Now do you see?"

Tippi asked, "You've...been helping us all this time?"

Dimentio answered, "Ah, you've got me pegged. Now, how about you return the favor? I'll give you the power you need to fight Count Bleck... Just fight by my side!"

Mario stated, "No way, Dimentio."

Violet added, "Yeah, we don't exactly trust you!"

Luigi replied, "So you can forget it!"

Dimentio commented, "For defying me, I'll end your games. I think I'll start with the green one. The shag upon his lip will make a fine trophy."

Luigi hissed, "SHAG?! This mustache is all LUIGI! Leave this one to me, you guys! You two run ahead! You've got worlds to save! You don't have time to fight this baddie! Don't let Bowser and Peach's sacrifices be for nothing! Or...mine, either!"