Man…writing two stories at the same time gets annoying…
Chapter 11: The Undefeated Chompien ~ Captain Susho steered the blimp a lot nicer after that, and ended up turning on the wind shield wipers like a good fishy. He was sweating buckets after that last accident; in fact, Mario could have sworn he was sushi. But no, he was Susho. The storm seemed to die down a little as they trudged on through the dark and threatening clouds. It was still pouring Toads and Goombas, but the lightning and thunder were more rare, now. Lily came back up from the shadows. It took them a half an hour to find out where the shy Shadow Siren went. Everything was quite a bit calmer, now. Captain Susho was trying to hurry and get to Glitzville so he could check on the Cheep Cheep Blimp to make sure nothing was too badly injured. The lights still didn’t work, but that could be easily fixed. Mario sat on the couch, trying to make himself warm. It was extremely cold on the blimp, but the sound of the rain and distant echo of thunder seemed to strangely ease Mario. Goombella was sitting next to Mario once again reading her book by the little round lantern that was built into the front of her helmet. Lily was trying to explain to get Punio to leave her alone, and Susho was, well, Sushoing. And so, things were getting a little boring. They flew and flew and stuff and flew. Hooray.
“Excuse me, captain?†Goombella said to Susho.
“W-W-W-Wh-Wh-Wha-Wha-Yes?†Susho said nervously.
“When will we be arriving at Glitzville?†Susho twitched slightly as he check his watch.
“In a f-few minutes. W-We should all be th-there any t-t-t-t-t-TIME now…†Captain Susho twitch nervously again as he returned to steering the blimp. Goombella looked at him with a look that almost looked like pity…but then she got back to reading the book she was intensely in to. Lily finally disappeared into the shadows so that Punio would go and bother poor Captain Susho. After a short while, the captain was able to ward of the little annoying Puni.
“Alright everyone…I believe it is finally safe to gain altitude,†Susho said. Goombella sighed.
“Finally,†she said, “I need to get out of these dark, depressing clouds and back into the sun!†Susho nodded almost as if she were annoying him, and prepared for descent.
“Hang on!†he said as he pulled back a lever on the controls. The blimp suddenly and quickly began rising higher and higher into the air. Mario felt his ears pop as they rose up and into the clouds. Everything around them was now a thick gray fog as they continued to rise, trying to get over the clouds. The sound of rain slowly became quieter as they climbed higher, and higher into the sky. Then, finally, POOF! Sunlight streamed into the blimp, and they were over the clouds! Everyone was in awe as they looked down through the windows at the tops of the dark clouds. As they looked out over the sky, it looked like an entire meadow of clouds. Truly beautiful. And then, sitting on top of the clouds, was the floating city of Glitzville. Lights beamed up into the sky from the amazing sight, and Mario could see the top roofs of tourist attractions, and balloons floating happily high in the sky.
“There it is! That’s Glitzville!†squeaked Punio. “I’ve heard so much about! It’s been my dream to come here! I can’t believe it!†Captain Susho gave a nervous giggle, as if he hadn’t expected them to make it this far. Lily gazed over the clouds in awe. She had no idea there was more beauty to the world other than in her own small garden. The Cheep Cheep Blimp rode on to the floated on over the horizon, determined to get to their destination. In no time the blimp was gliding over the brilliant city, waiting to be tied back down for it’s resting spot. Mario looked down through the window. It was just as Mario had remembered it. The colorful buildings, the amazing culture, the hot dog stands, and of course the most amazing attraction ever, the Glitz Pit. The Glitz Pit was the biggest building there, and was the center of attraction with it’s enormous roof, fancy red pillars, and huge statue of a chain chomp jutting out from the roof. It truly was a sight to see. Mario heard Captain Susho sigh.
“Ladies and gentlemen,†he said, “welcome to Glitzville.†Mario, Goombella, Punio, and Lily stepped out onto the little transporter thingy that took them down to Glitzville. Captain Susho told them that he was going to stay inside the blimp, and take some aspirin. The four of them slowly rode down on the little basket thingy to the amazing town of Glitzville, people not even pretending to notice them as they laughed with their friends, or busily ate their hot dog. The little basket thingy came to a stop and the gate opened. The four of them walked out to be greeted by a round, friendly looking orange Cheep Cheep.
“Welcome to Glitzville!†he said merrily. Mario nodded to him.
“Thank you,†he said.
“Please, take a hot dog, stop in the local Chuckola Cola for a refreshment, and of course, you wouldn’t want to miss-oh my god you’re the Great Gonzales.†He suddenly spat out. Mario was hoping they wouldn’t remember him so soon, but apparently he was a legend in the book of Glitz Pit.
“Yes…I am,†Mario said.
“I can’t believe it. The Great Gonzales in back in the ring…OH MY GOSH!!!†The Cheep Cheep suddenly began hopping up and down. Mario quickly tried to calm him before he started a ruckus.
“Um…Mario,†Lily slowly said, “who is the Great Gonzales?†Mario opened his mouth only to have Punio speak for him.
“That’s Mario! Or at least, it’s his ring name. See, Mario fought in the Glitz Pit a long time ago, you know, it’s like a sporting event. Well, his name in the ring was the Great Gonzales! He was the greatest champion ever! And now the Great Gonzales is getting back in the ring so we can find those X-Nauts!†said Punio. Lily stared at Punio for a while before saying:
“….Oh. Okay.†Goombella was giving Punio an annoyed look.
“Yes, Punio, Mario was the greatest champion ever, but he’s been gone for quite a while, and someone must have taken his place…†Goombella looked a little worried.
“Yeah,†said Mario, “but I can take the Rawk Hawk! That guy was kind of easy, you know.†Yes, the Rawk Hawk was the former champ before Mario stepped in the ring. He was a big, strong golden eagle sporting a mullet. HE was a pretty good fighter, but Mario took him down. But, Mario figured that now that he has been gone so long, the Rawk Hawk must have come back on top.
“Mario,†Goombella said, “it might not be the Rawk Hawk anymore. Remember, before we left last time Ms. Jolene the Glitz Pit Manager told us that Prince Mush, the first ever champion in the Glitz Pit, may be preparing for a comeback! He may be the new champion now, Mario.†Mario considered this. She was right. Perhaps regaining the champion title would be a bit harder this time. Punio excitedly looked through the city as Lily nervously glanced at the Glitz Pit, as if the Chain Chomp statue was going to come to life at any moment.
“Well, Goombella. There’s only one way to find out,†Mario said as he began walking towards the Glitz Pit. “Come on, lets go find out who the new champion is.†Goombella, Punio, and Lily all followed Mario to the Glitz Pit. They ignored the pig at the hot dog stand begging them to buy a hot dog, and continued up the red carpet stairs, past the tall red pillars, and through the door, back into the Glitz Pit. Inside was just as fancy as Mario remembered. Red carpeting covering the floors, a pair of stairs leading up to the second level, and two doors at each side of the room that led to the fighters’ locker rooms.
“Wow…†Lily said as they all entered inside the beautiful room.
“Oh my gosh! This place is off the HEEZEY!†Punio cried. Everyone turned to Punio with a confused look on their faces. “………What? That’s how they be talking now…dawg…â€
“Punio,†Goombella said, “Please shut up.†Mario guided the three of them over to a man busily talking to a Lakitu holding a camera.
“Listen to me, I don’t care if Toodles doesn’t want to talk, when we are getting there we are confronting her about her seven husbands!â€
“Excuse me,†Mario interrupted. The news reporter quickly turned around. He had thick glasses and neatly combed blue hair (like Stinkoman. If you don’t get the joke, move on).
“Yes, what do you want?†asked the blue haired reporter. The Lakitu pulled the camera out of his face to look at Mario.
“Dude…I think that’s the Great-“
“Shut up, Louie. What do you want stranger, I’m a busy man,†the reporter asked.
“Um,†Mario said, “I was just wondering. Do you happen to know who the new chapion is in the Glitz Pit?†The reporter looked at Mario as if that were a joke.
“Do I know who the champion is?…Kid, do I looked stupid to you? Everyone knows who the champion! In fact, he’s in the other room defending his title as we speak!†Mario looked past the blue haired reporter and to the door behind him. Behind that door was where thousands of fans were cheering their butts off over a fight going on in the ring. Mario thanked the reporter and quickly rushed past him, opening to the door and rushing inside, eager to see the new champion. Goombella and the others quickly followed him. Inside, the crowd was extremely loud and a voice rung out throughout the room. Mario looked into the ring. There stood the champion. An eight-foot tall Chain Chomp with an over-sized belly and a blue headband. His eyes were squinty, his mouth large with an obvious overbite. Mario’s mouth hung open at the size of this enormous Chain Chomp. His chain hung from the back of him, connected to nothing. This enormous champion was fighting a tiny Toad, wearing a blue karate uniform with blonde hair. That was Prince Mush. And then Mario saw someone familiar in the background. Ms. Jolene, the young, beautiful Toad who was the manager of the Glitz Pit. He wore a tight red suit and wore horn-rimmed glasses. She yelled into the microphone as the fight roared on.
“OH! That had to hurt ladies and gentlemen! Chompien smashes his chain right in to Prince Mush’s face! OH!†Mario couldn’t believe what he was seeing. This Toad didn’t stand a chance. The over-sized Chain Chomp jumped into the air, his deep rumble of a voice roaring out over the crowd, and then smashed into Prince Mush!
“OH MY! Chompien just completely body slammed Prince Mush into the floor!†The crowd cheered loudly as Chompien began taunting his weak opponent, his teeth gleaming in the light. “Well, folks, Prince Mush is unable to get up, this match is over! The champion continues to be THE UNDEFEATED CHOMPIEN!!!†The crowd jumped up and down, cheering their lungs out for the enormous, sharp-toothed monster.
“Hah! Hah!†Chompien laughed, his voice practically shaking the room. Ms. Jolene walked over to Chompien.
“So, Chompien, how do you feel being completely undefeated?†Ms. Jolene asked him, holding the microphone to his absolutely enormous mouth.
“Well, Ms. Jolene,†Chompien boomed, “I actually feel bored. Isn’t there anyone out there who can handle the UNDEFEATED CHOMPIEN for even more than a minute???†The crowd roared. Mario rubbed his eyes. He was supposed to beat that??? He looked over at his friends. Goombella’s mouth hung open as she simply stared at Chompien. Punio seemed excited, but also rather scared. Lily was once again nowhere to be seen.
Hmmm. I kind of made Goombella's personality more like Hermione than Goombella. Oh well.
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