The Returning Story of Super Mario Land 2: Six Golden Coins Chapter Three:
How to teach Opera to an Octopus By Captain Jamesman

Prologue

(Scarletta) Welcome back my children. You are just in time for the 3rd Chapter of the Story. But just incase you missed out or weren't paying attention to the last chapter, I'll give you a review. In the last chapter of our story, Mario & Sophiana had taken a trip to their old childhood hideout at the big tree in the Tree Zone. However, before they got to the top, they had to deal with an army of French Bugs who were under Wario's Spell. Mario had taken them all out, and were able to advance to the top. Eventually they reached Lord Black Bird, the guardian of the Golden Tree Coin. He challenged Mario to a dance off, but he made a mistake on one of his special moves and Mario won. So, he got back to his senses. He gave Mario the Golden Tree Coin, and offered him & Sophiana to spend the night as it was getting Dark. They watched the sunset on a treelimb like old times, and she sung of soothing lullaby to Mario. He fell sound asleep and Sophiana gently picked him up and said her good night. Now that it's morning, the Adventure continues.

STORY START!!

(Scarletta) Sometime the next morning, Mario & Sophiana had left the Big Tree. They said their good bye to Black Bird & his Bug Army, and left for the next zone.

(Mario) You know, Sophie, it was nice of Mr. Black Bird to give us some of these delicious berries.

(Sophiana) The berries grown here in Mario Land are meant to be very delicious, but also good for your health. They're like a miracle medicine. They're a Mario Land delicacy. But I think you already knew that Mario.

(Mario) Heh heh. Yeah. So which coin should we get next?

(Sophiana) Hm...I think the next closest Coin would be in the Turtle Zone, a zone that's located in the oceans of Mario Land.

(Mario) So we're gonna go swimming?

(Sophiana) That's the way it works. The Turtle Zone is right near the Sandy Beaches of Mario Land, where we'd always go and make sand castles back in our youth.

(Mario) I see. Well then, we have no time to talk now! We've got to head for Turtle Beach!

Sometime later, the duo had reached the beach.

(Mario) WHOA!!

(Sophiana) Oh my goodness!

The beach is filled with litter.

(Sophiana) Hypnotizing the islanders is one thing, but littering an entire beach is too much!

(Mario) Who knew this Wario guy was such a litter bug.

(Sophiana) Oh my! Look Mario!

(Mario) Huh? What's that?

Sophiana points to a perfectly created sand castle.

(Mario) Whoa! Whoever made that sand castle has skill.

(Sophiana) Mario, don't you remember? That's the same sand castle we made long ago! It took all day to creat that wonderful sand castle! I can't believe it's still there!

Sophiana started to cry.

(Mario) You okay Sophie?

(Sophiana) sob If Wario ever tries to ruin this true piece of work, I swear he will never be forgiven. I put my heart and soul into making this sand castle, and it should remain unharmed.

(Mario) Don't worry Sophiana. If Wario tries to ruin it, then I'll give him a big boot out of here for good.

Sophiana looks at Mario.

(Sophiana) Thank you. I'm glad to have a wonderful cousin like you Mario.

(Mario) Well don't thank me just yet. We've got unfinished business to take care of.

(Sophiana) You're right. We can't ponder about our past. We have to do everything it takes to save the future.

(Mario) Right!

(Scarletta) And with that, the duo dived into the shiny blue ocean, in search of the Golden Turtle Coin. During their swim, a bunch of fish came by.

(Captain Fishbeard) Ahoy Princess Sophiana & Master Mario! Long time no see!

(Sophiana) Gasp! Can it be? Captain Fishbeard & the Fishbeard Pirates? But how? I thought all of the islanders were being controlled by Wario.

(Captain Fishbeard) Not quite me hearty. We were able ta resist Wario's control! However, arr Master couldn't. He treats us like guppies. We need yer 'elp to get 'im back ta normal.

(Sophiana) I don't think I can handle it myself.

(Captain Fishbeard) But yee must. Fer this task is too much fer even Master Mario to accomplish.

(Mario) Hey! What's that supposed to mean?

(Captain Fishbeard) What I mean is that only Sophiana's Lovely Singing is required ta get aar Master back ta normal!

(Sophiana) My singing voice? But how is it going to work?

(Captain Fishbeard) Let me make it more clear to yee. When he turned over ta Wario, he was ordered ta be his opera singer. The ting is though, is that his singing sucks more then Gooma Vomit! So we need yee to sing ta him so he can be encouraged ta sing bettar. So what do yee say Princess?

(Sophiana) Well...alright. I think it would help to help someone in need.

(Captain Fishbeard) Thank yee yer Highness. Now come, I will take yee both ta arr Master.

(Scarletta) And so, Captain Fishbeard and his Pirates lead Sophiana & Mario to their Master. They find themselves in a crystalized castle. Once they went in the throne room, they find a weeping Octopus.

(Captain Fishbeard) Excuse me, Lord Sushicles?

(Sushicles) Boo hoo hoo. What do you want? Why must you swim to me at my saddest hour?

(Captain Fishbeard) Excuse me mee lord, but I bring 2 people from outside the waters of Mario Land. They say they can help yee with yer, problem.

(Sushicles) My Problem? What are you talking about? I don't have a problem.

(Captain Fishbeard) But I 'eard that yee wanted to become a famous Opera singer fer Lord Wario, if I'm not mistakened.

(Sushicles) Well, uh, I can explain...

(Captain Fishbeard) No need, I'll just leave these two with yee and I'll take me leave. Come on boys!

Fishbeard and his fishies leave the area.

(Sushicles) So...from what I just heard, one of you two can help me with my singing problem, right?

(Sophiana) Actually yes. If you don't remember me, I'm Princess Sophiana, and this is Mario, my cousin.

(Sushicles) WHOA WHOA WHOA!! THE SOPHIANA & MARIO!? You're enemies with Lord Wario!

(Mario) Hey, hold on! We don't mean to hurt you! We just want to help you with your singing problem!

(Sushicles) And why should I believe you?

(Mario) Um...because...I heard from one of your minions, that Wario said if you don't change your singing, then Wario will chop your tentacles and eat them for supper.

(Sushicles) Gasp! Is that true!?

(Mario) Yes.

(Sushicles) Seriously!?

(Mario) Would this face lie to you? I've been to Italy before, and many of their dishes involve your kind. And Wario is 100 italian. (Or at least that's what I think.)

(Sushicles) ...Okay, you got a deal.

(Mario) Oh and by the way, if we help you, you need give us your golden coin.

(Sushicles) Well...I don't know...

(Mario) Italians...

(Sushicles) OKAY OKAY!! I'll give you the Golden Coin! Now then, which one of you is helping me become a great singer.

(Sophiana) I will. So, shall we begin?

(Sushicles) Okay! Now then, do you have a song in mind?

(Sophiana) Actually, I do have this one song in mind. It's called "Goombas in the Park."

(Sushicles) Goombas in the Park? Sounds kind of childish.

(Sophiana) Oh no, it's not. Infact, it's one of my personal favorites. Now, when I say my line, you repeat it. Okay?

(Sushicles) Okay!

(Sophiana) Okay then. Now, let's begin.

Sophiana closes her eyes for a moment, grabs both hands as if she was praying, and began.

"ore nokigiri ato kuribo o za sono ichi dei"
(I saw a Gooma in the park one day...)

Sushicles blushed at how lovely her singing was.

(Sophiana) Now you try.

(Sushicles) Okay...clears throat

"ORE NOKIGIRI ATO KURIBO O ZA SONO ICHI DEI"
(I SAW A GOOMBA IN THE PARK ONE DAY!!!)

Sushicles' singing was terrible.

(Sophiana's Mind) My, he's not very good. But I have to encourage him somehow.

(Sushicles) How's that?

(Sophiana) It's fine, but you need to lower the volume of how loud you sing. Now then, let's redo it.

"ore nokigiri ato kuribo o za sono ichi dei"
(I saw a Gooma in the park one day...)

"ORE NOKIGIRI ATO KURIBO O ZA SONO ICHI DEI"
(I SAW A GOOMBA IN THE PARK ONE DAY!!)

"o za meri meri tsuki of dearou"
(In the merry merry month of May...)

"O ZA MERI MERI TSUKI OF DEAROU)
(IN THE MERRY MERRY MONTH OF MAY!!)

"ore asked tatoi if kare could geki"
(I asked if he could play...)

"ORE ASKED TATOI IF KARE COULD GEKI"
(I ASKED IF HE COULD PLAY!!)

"datte sate kare ran akini"
(But then he ran away...)

"DATTE SATE KARE RAN AKINI"
(BUT THEN HE RAN AWAY!!)

"ken are kan happened oite anna dei"
(And that's what happened on that day.)

"KEN ARE KAN HAPPENED OITE ANNA DEI"
(AND THAT'S WHAT HAPPENED ON THAT DAY!!)

Sophiana clapped her hands.

(Sophiana) Yay!! Hooray!!

(Sushicles) I can't believe it! I did it! I did it! I...I...

Then Sushicles fainted.

(Sophiana) Oh no! Sushicles fainted!!

(Mario) I guess his own singing knocked him out. I would too if I didn't wear my ear plugs.

(Sophiana) Mario, shame on you! All he wanted was to become a better singer!

(Mario) Hello! He's being controlled by Wario! He didn't want to, he needed to.

Sushicles starts to wake up.

(Sushicles) Uhh...what happened?

(Sophiana) Gasp! Sushicles?

(Sushicles) Huh? Is that you Princess Sophiana?

(Sophiana) Oh Sushicles! You're okay!

(Mario) Good to see you in top form Mr. Sushicles.

(Sushicles) Oh, Master Mario! It's good to see you again. How's things up on the surface?

(Mario) Oh fine. Except for the fact Mario Land is being controlled by a madman named Wario is driving me crazy.

(Sushicles) Wario! I never thought that scoundrel would ever come here.

(Mario) You know Wario?

(Sushicles) Not much. All I've heard was that he's skilled at black magic. If you meet up with him, you'd better be on your guard. Oh, and before I forget, take this with you.

Sushicles gives Mario the 3rd Coin, the Golden Turtle Coin.

(Mario) Alright!! The 3rd Golden Coin is in our possession!

(Sushicles) I wish I could do more for you two, but I cannot survive outside without my ocean water. However, if you ever need advice, come to me, and I'll provide information needed.

(Sophiana) Thank you Sushicles. We appreciate it.

(Mario) Well now that we're done, we should get back to surface. I think the bunny ears are getting soggy.

(Sophiana) You're right. We should head out Sushicles.

(Sushicles) Okay then. Just don't get too wet on your way back.

(Mario) Don't worry. We'll be fine.

(Sophiana) We'll see you later Sushicles.

(Sushicles) Thanks. Take care my friends, and be careful!

(Scarletta) And so with that, our heroes say goodbye to Sushicles & safely returned to the surface. And the beach was cleared of litter. However...

(Sophiana) GASP!!

(Mario) Mama Mia!!

The Sand Castle they saw before they went in the water had crumbled down.

(Sophiana) Our Sand Castle! It's gone!

(Mario) Oh no! He did it!

(Sophiana) Who?

(Mario) Look here!

They saw a "W" traced on the sand that was holding the sand castle.

(Sophiana) Wario! He did this! I can't believe him!!

Sophiana fell to the ground and started to cry.

(Sophiana) He destroyed one of our childhood treasures! And left his insignia in it's place! This man derserves no sympathy! sob

(Scarletta) As Mario saw her crying, and saw the afternoon sunlight, he placed his hand on the spirit's shoulder, and replied...

(Mario) It's still day light. How about we make another one.

Sophiana looked at Mario, but she said...

(Sophiana) But it won't be the same!

Then Mario grabbed Sophiana's Hand, and said...

(Mario) Like you said before, we can't ponder about the past. We have to do everything it takes to save the future. So how about we start our future by making a much better Sand Castle. So are you with me?

Sophiana started to think for a moment, then she said.

(Sophiana) You're right. We should start our future. So let's do it!

(Scarletta) And so, Mario & Sophiana started making a new sand castle. It took them almost the entire afternoon. Then, later...

(Mario) So what do you think?

(Sophiana) It was worth the time we had.

The Sand Castle looked much better then the one years ago.

(Mario) It looks much better then I hoped for.

(Sophiana) Yes, but I think it's missing something.

(Scarletta) Sophiana grabs a stick, and draws a picture on the front of the castle. It was a picture of she & Mario holding hands, and a big star on top of them.

(Sophiana) Now how does it look?

(Mario) Couldn't have done better myself.

The sunset had disappered, and the moon had risen up.

(Sophiana) It's getting dark. I think we should spend the night on this beach.

(Mario) I dunno Sophiana. Shouldn't we find a better place for a royalty like yourself to sleep.

(Sophiana) It's okay Mario. I think it'd be nice to sleep on the comfy sand. Besides, we have a pretty moonlight to protect us.

(Mario) Well, I guess so. Alright.

Mario & Sophiana lay on the sand.

(Mario) Hey Sophiana.

(Sophiana) Yes Mario?

(Mario) You think we'll ever make it back to Mario Castle?

(Sophiana) I don't know. Why do you ask?

(Mario) Well, I dunno, I guess I'm a little concerned about how your body is holding back in the Castle Dungeon?

(Sophiana) Don't worry, it will be fine. The spell that I used prevents aging or any type of injuries, diseases, you name it.

(Mario) So when we rescue your body, you'll be alright?

(Sophiana) Yes.

(Mario) Now that's a relief. I wouldn't stand to see my older cousin wrinkle so soon.

(Sophiana) Mario, I'm only 30! I've still got a while before I grow old. But until then...

Sophiana hugs Mario.

(Sophiana) I'll always be young enough to aid you, no matter what.

(Mario) Aww. Thanks Sophiana.

Then Mario gets tired.

(Mario) Well, it's time we got some sleep.

(Sophiana) Yes, you're right.

They reamained on the sands, hugging each other for warmth.

(Mario) Goodnight Sophiana.

(Sophiana) Goodnight Mario. Sleep tight.

(Scarletta) And so, after they recovered the 3rd Golden Coin, they went back to the surface, re-did a sweet memory, and sleeped together in the soft sand. Now that 3 Golden Coins were at hand, they'll need 3 more to reach the Mario Castle. But in the meantime, our heroes will take a well deserved slumber in the Turtle Zone. Sweet Dreams my heroes, for your exciting adventure will continue tomorrow morning.

To Be Continued