Spiritual Problems: Part 2
by Sean Kelly
 
THE CAST
Top Row:
Mario, Luigi, Wario, Toad, Peach, Yoshi, Cow King

Middle Row:
Mallow, Geno, Blob, Mega Man, Proto Man, Dr. Wily, Diddy Kong

Bottom Row:
Samus Aran, Link, Cranky, the Christmas Spirits (Past, Present, and Yet-to-Come), and introducing Mr. Red-Eyed Guy
 
(When we last left off,  has kidnapped the Spirits of Christmas and as a result everyone is losing their Christmas spirit. Meanwhile , and  were in the viewing room watching 99 hours of Christmas Specials and they just finished)

Boy were those specials cheery.

Yeah real nice.

Let's continue this episode.

Okay let's go.

(But at the archive they see a surprise)

Hello everyone, happy holidays!

Happy holidays. Bah, humbug.

We do not like crummy holidays.

Princess! What are you saying?! It's me, Mario!

Don't use that dumb line.  I am sick of you trying to control things.

Luigi, I am your brother.

Yeah. My older brother that takes all the credit.

Something really weird is going on 'round here.

You can say that again Toad.

Something really weird is going on 'round here.

Hey Cranky what happened?

What do you mean what happened? Everybody just came to their senses and found out how dumb this silly archive is.

Everyone, let's get out of here.

( and  left to a more HAPPY place)

Yoshi, why did we have to go to Yoshi's Island?

Because with the Super Happy Tree no one can ever be in poor spirits.

I just wonder what happened.

(Suddenly,  appears)

I am Mr. Red Eyed Guy. I am the BOTVGH guardian. I have been watching you since the beginning of the archive.

So are you like God or something?

Not exactly. I watch over the archive looking for problems that the characters can't fix on their own. Now that you have this problem I've decided to come down and help you out.

So what happened to the archive?

Dr. Wily has kidnapped the Spirits of Christmas. As a result everyone is losing their Christmas spirit and becoming grumpier and grumpier.

Then why don't we have poor spirits?

Since you have been watching the 99 hr Christmas special marathon, you are very high in Christmas spirits and you are not affected.

Then we need to do something.

I thought you were going to say that. Good luck on your journey. Farewell.

( disappears)

What are we going to do Mario?

First we need help. Toad, go through Nintendo land and find anyone who has also watched the the Christmas Marathon.

Okey dokey.

( searches and he finds , and . They go into a briefing room and  comes out dressed as a drill sergeant.)

All right troops. We have a war to win against a mad scientist so be prepared.

How do you like my new look?

Link, be quiet and let Mario talk.

Continue, Mario.

Your dossier is pretty impressive.  After you rescued Santa from Wario last year, I'm sure you are the only ones for the job. Your mission is head over to Skull Castle and free the Spirits of Christmas.

, and : Yes sir!

(, and  march off and  turns back into )

Now what do we do?

We need to try and restore everyone's Christmas spirit.

I know, we need Santa Claus.

But Santa does not start work for a few more days.

I know!

( turns into )

Not that get-up again.

Well, it's worth a try.

Well you need someone to pull the sleigh.

( becomes Yoshi the Red-Nosed Dino with antlers ())

Well, I guess I can help too.

( becomes an elf ())

Neat. I want to turn into something now.

( becomes Mousey-Blob ())

**Squeak** Very funny. You can change me back now.

( turns back into )

I guess I can just be navigator.

Are you sure you can drive that thing?

Sure I'm sure. Let's go.

All right. Yoshi, are you ready?

Yes I am.

Okay. Up, up, and away!!

(The sleigh takes off and flies away. Meanwhile, , and  have reached Mega Land)

So this is your home turf, Mega. Very creepy...

(looking at his boots): Yucky too.

It's only like this around Wily's place. Let's go.

(Suddenly a bunch of evil robots appear)

What are we going to do now?

I'm scared.

(Suddenly, the robots are blown up by a huge blast.  appears)

Hey. I saw you were in a jam and decided to lend a hand.

Why do you only come on times like this?

Never mind that. Proto, Dr. Wily has kidnapped the spirits of Christmas. Will you help us?

Sure, why not.

(Meanwhile at Skull Castle)

You will not get away with this Wily.

We need to spread cheerfulness to the land.

( nods)

There is not a chance that I will set you free. Ha ha ha ha.

(Suddenly, and  come charging in)

Wily, I thought you learned your lesson after you tried to take over the archive earlier this season.

Yeah.

I will never give up until I succeed.

Wily, unhand the Spirits.

Yeah, let them go.

Never!!!!

( presses a button and a cage surrounds and . Using a crane, he moves the cage above a vat of boiling acid)

We're in trouble now.

You can say that again.

We're in trouble now.

Sheesh, that's the second time this episode that joke has been used.

Ha ha ha. After I press this button, all that will be left of you will be little skeletons.

But me and Proto Man are robots.

Never mind that. Oh, I have been waiting for thi----

Ummm boss, I hear a noise.

Guts Man, be quiet. Can't you see I'm busy here?

But boss, it sounds like something is falling.

GO AWAY BEFORE I THROW YOU INTO THE ACID!!!!!

Okay, but don't say I didn't warn you.... ( leaves)

Now where was I? Oh yes, I was going to dump you into the..... hey, what's that noise?

(Suddenly, 's sleigh, driven by , comes crashing through the roof and sends  flying toward the lake)

AAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(***SPLASSSSHHHHH!!!!***)

(walking around dazed) See, I told you I could drive that thing.

( faints)

Is anyone here?

and : GET US DOWN FROM HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey Mario, everyone is in that cage.

I will get them down.

( lets everyone down)

We did it!

We beat Wily!

You mean Blob beat Wily.

Whatever.

I'm outta here. (Teleports out)

Me too. (Teleports out)

(, and  find and release the spirits)

Thank you. Now we can restore the Christmas spirit.

And we can rest. Our life on this world is very short, you know.

( nods)

Time to go.

(The spirits vanish)

OK, let's get this sleigh back to the archive. (looks at ) Ummmm, can someone wake Blob up?

(The heroes revive  and return to the Archive for the BOTVGH Christmas Party)

Hey, Mario!

What?

I was wondering if as a Christmas present you can give as a role in Super Mario RPG 2?

Sorry, you have to conduct that business with Mr. Miyamoto.

Hey Cranky, how does it feel to be the only grumpy person around once again?

Cranky!!

Oh, the pressure, the pressure. All these people, I must drop cows.

(s start to fall on everyone)

I'll fix that.

( catches all the s and combines them to form Ultra Cow (), which  throws at )

AAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!

( crushes )

Oh my god, Wario killed Cow King!!!

Wait a second. Where did Stan from South Park come from?

It's just a small joke the author put in.

Well, he's not allowed here.

Yes he is. South Park is coming soon to Game Boy and N64.

Whatever.

I never really liked the Cow King anyway.

Don't worry. Just like Kenny, he will mysteriously appear alive and well in future episodes.

Aw, shucks.

(Suddenly  appears)

Mario, congratulations on your success.

Well, I couldn't have done it without you.

You're right. Here, take this.

( gives  the Red-Eye whistle)

Whenever you're faced with a problem you can't solve, blow this whistle and I will come to help you.

Thanks.

Farewell, Mario.

( disappears)

Hey Mario, it's time for the festive message.

All right. Everyone, on three! 1....2....3......

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE BATTLE OF THE VIDEO GAME HEROES ARCHIVE!!!!

---THE END---