Heart of Dreams

Chapter 13

After learning the side drill from the Massif Brothers; Starlow, Prince Dreambert, Mario, Luigi, and Violet continued through the mountain. They found another Pi'illo and rescued it as Luigi tried yet again to ask Violet his question. However, something caught their attention. And that was a fountain. Mario took a sip of water, putting him into a deep sleep.

Luigi asked, worried, "Malleo?"

Violet stated, "Wow, he's really out cold!"

Starlow questioned, "Just what is this stuff anyways?"

Prince Dreambert shrugged and answered, "That I do not know..."

Mario started to dream of a big mushroom pile and Italian dishes, able to make him grow huge in size - enough to defeat Bowser with just a flick of a finger. He even dreamed that everyone was happy, especially his baby brother. However, he started to have nightmares about King Boo and Dimentio. Eventually, he woke up - his skin whiter than snow.

"You guys are okay," the red clad plumber breathed.

"Yeah, we're fine, Malleo," the green clad ghost hunter answered, concerned.

"Why, what's wrong," the purple clad ice wielder asked.

"I think that this fountain does heal but gives the person bad dreams," the prince of Pi'illo's explained.

"Best not to use it anymore," the star sprite advised.

Mario nodded as they continued onwards. With helping the Massif Bros. through the snowy parts of the mountain; Mario, Luigi, Violet, Prince Dreambert, and Starlow got to another mega gate, protected by two Mega Pi'illo's. Prince Dreambert was impressed that Luigi could sleep so much but in reality, since Luigi was still hurt from his Dream World experiences - it was rather easy to fall asleep. 'That and Elvin had me working really hard to help me get Violet's engagement ring,' Luigi thought, 'I just hope she says yes.' As Mario and Violet entered the Dream World, Dreamy Luigi was waiting.

Dreamy Luigi greeted, "Ciao, guys!"

Mario was about to greet the dream version of his brother but saw something behind him - ice.

"Ice," asked the red clad plumber.

Violet explained, "Makes sense since these guys are on a snowy surface."

Dreamy Luigi stated, "Which is why this a good time for Violet to do this part."

Violet shook her head and replied, "No, we do this together, Weegie."

Mario responded, "Sounds good to me."

With that, they headed off to find the nightmare chunk. After freeing the one Mega Pi'illo, they went back into the Dream World to free the other Mega Pi'illo. Dreamy Luigi, however, was starting to lag behind. Violet noticed this as she turned around to him.

She asked, "You okay, Dreamy Luigi?"

Dreamy Luigi looked up and lied, "Yeah, I'm fine, Violet."

Violet warned, "Don't lie."

Dreamy Luigi looked at her. Violet was standing strong in front of him, looking like she wasn't going to buy any of his lies at the moment. Dreamy Luigi stood there, quietly, wondering if he should say anymore. Suddenly, the quiet atmosphere was interrupted by Mario finding the last of the three nightmare chunks and breaking it. The red clad plumber and the purple clad ice wielder were sent back to the real world as the Mega Pi'illo was revived. And just like that, the second gate was opened - by it being destroyed. The Massif Bros went on ahead, as the others followed behind.

Eventually, they saw a strange creature that kind of looked like a mammoth.

Mario asked, "I thought they were no longer alive?"

Luigi answered, "They are..."

Violet questioned, "Then what's this one doing here?"

Big Massif explained, "Da is guardian of the mountain!"

Little Massif added, "I thought it was fairy tale like legendary bacon storm..."

Starlow breathed, "This guy is huge..."

Prince Dreambert advised, "I think the best thing to do is go around this guy."

Everyone nodded as they started to tip toe around Mammoshka - that's what the Massif Bros. called it. However, Luigi sneezed so hard that it woke up Mammoshka! The Massif Bros. ran ahead to safety as Luigi started to freak out. Mario took a fighting pose as Violet snapped Luigi out of it. The three of then started to fight Mammoshka, who was very strong. During the fight, Mammoshka attacked Luigi - severally hurting his right leg. Mario and Violet saw this as they quickly ended the fight by winning.

Violet ran over to Luigi and asked, worried, "Are you alright?"

Luigi answered, hurt, "Yeah, I'll be okay."

Mario stated, "We've got to get him some help while we can."

Starlow replied, "But the Dream Stone could be up ahead! We can't blow this now!"

Prince Dreambert responded, "She's right, we have to keep going."

Mario looked at Luigi, feeling slightly bad, and asked, "Can you keep going then?"

Luigi answered, truthfully, "I can try."

Starlow stated, "Then we must keep going!"

Prince Dreambert replied, "I agree."

Violet hissed, "Hold on. I know the Dream Stone is important but it isn't worth risking Luigi's life for! I'm helping him before we head on."

"There's an idea," the red clad plumber commented.

"That's going take too long," the star sprite complained.

"Is there another way," the prince of Pi'illo's asked.

"Be patient and watch," the green clad ghost hunter told them.

"Yeah, just wait," the purple clad ice wielder responded.

With that, Violet placed her hand on Luigi's leg and her ice powers went up it. Starlow and Prince Dreambert were surprised that the violet ice healed the wound instantly. Before they could ask their friends any questions; they had already gone chasing after the Massif Bros. The Massif Bros. warned that there was something evil on the top. Everyone perked up at this and started to wonder what was going on.

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Wishmaker1028: Well guys, that's the end of this chapter. Hopefully we can continue with this and finish it soon. Please read and review, everyone! And always think outside of the box!