Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door Walkthrough

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
Game Script
By: Super Slash
Version: 1.1
Email: ganonpuppet@yahoo.com
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VERSION HISTORY
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v 1.1 - Reorganized the Table of Contents a
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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I.........Introduction
II.........Game Script
.............Prologue  [PRLG]
............Chapter 1  [CHP1]
.....Peach's Event #1  [PCH1]
....Bowser's Event #1  [BWS1]
...Before Chapter Two  [BFC2]
............Chapter 2  [CHP2]
.....Peach's Event #2  [PCH2]
....Bowser's Event #2  [BWS2]
.Before Chapter Three  [BFC3]
............Chapter 3  [CHP3]
.....Peach's Event #3  [PCH3]
....Bowser's Event #3  [BWS3]
..Before Chapter Four  [BFC4]
............Chapter 4  [CHP4]
.....Peach's Event #4  [PCH4]
....Bowser's Event #4  [BWS4]
..Before Chapter Five  [BFC5]
............Chapter 5  [CHP5]
.....Peach's Event #5  [PCH5]
....Bowser's Event #5  [BWS5]
...Before Chapter Six  [BFC6]
............Chapter 6  [CHP6]
.....Peach's Event #6  [PCH6]
....Bowser's Event #6  [BWS6]
.Before Chapter Seven  [BFC7]
............Chapter 7  [CHP7]
....Bowser's Event #7  [BWS7]
.Before Chapter Eight  [BFC8]
............Chapter 8  [CHP8]
...............Ending  [ENDG]
III.........Email Info
IV.........Credits
V.........Copyrights
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I. Introduction
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This guide was created because there was currently no game script available for
the game (I'm really surprised about that, to be honest). So, I decided to make
one, from the beginning of the game to the very end. However, you should take
note that I will not be listing the dialogue for every character in every
scene. That would take entirely too long. Instead, I'm just going to put the
dialogue of the party member that I used for that part of the game. I may put
the rest of the character's dialogue eventually as I go through the game more,
but I'm not positive. Also, I won't be listing the dialogue for the NPCs, just
the story. Without further ado, let's begin!
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II. Game Script
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In this section, I will list the script of the whole game, from the prologue to
the very end of the game.
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[The game starts with Parakarry the Koopa Troopa, delivering a letter to Mario
and Luigi's mailbox]
Parakarry: Mail call!
[Parakarry flies off, and Luigi walks outside. He takes the letter and heads
back inside]
Luigi: Hey, Bro! Check it out! A letter from Princess Peach arrived for you!
[He walks up to Mario]
Luigi: I'll just read it to you, how's that sound?
Luigi: Ahem! Now let's see here...
[A letter and a harbor appears onscreen]
"Hello there, Mario! I am now on holiday, traveling in the Mushroom Kingdom. In
my travels, I came into possession of a mystical map...a treasure map,
actually. It was inside a box I got from an old merchant in a town called
Rogueport. But since it would be too difficult for me to try to go find the
treasure all by myself...I thought you could help me hunt for it! You will, of
course, won't you? I've included the map with this letter, so please bring it
with you when you come. I'll meet you at Rogueport. (That means you MUST
come!)
Peach"
[The scene switches back to Mario and Luigi's house]
Luigi: What do you know? It's true! There's a weathered old map in here with
the letter. Check it out!
[Luigi takes the map and gives it to Mario. Mario looks at it, and the words
"Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door" appear onscreen. A boat stops in the
middle of the sea, then it sails east and the journey begins]
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Prologue: A Rogue's Welcome [PRLG]
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Rogueport
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[Mario can be heard snoring, and the captain of the boat tries to wake him up]
Captain: Excuse me... Sir?
Captain: Please wake up, sir! The town you'd been speaking of has come into
view. Look! That's Rogueport!
[Mario opens his eyes and sees Rogueport in the distance]
Captain: You see? We'll arrive shortly. Please prepare to disembark.
[The captain and Mario arrive at the Rogueport harbor]
Captain: I must apologize, sir. Our arrival was delayed just a bit by rough
weather... Are you quite sure you want to disembark here? I...did
tell you all the sordid tales about Rogueport on our way here, did I
not?
[Although it isn't shown or heard, Mario replies to the captain]
Captain: What's that? I'm sorry? You say there's a princess waiting here for
you? Is that so? Er... Of course, sir. Well, if that's what you think,
then I won't stop you. But, uh... You be careful, sir! Don't say I
didn't warn you!
[Mario is dropped off at the harbor as the captain sails away. Upon arriving at
Rogueport, Mario walks ahead, as he hears the voice of a girl Goomba]
Girl: Hey! What do you want?!? Get away from me, freak!!!
[A weird-looking man in purple has nearly cornered the girl. There are also two
men dressed in white, which look similar to the guy in purple]
Lord Crump: Oh, come off it, you airhead! I know it's tough for you, but don't
play dumb with me! I've seen you walking around town asking for
information about the Crystal Stars. Well, now I'm doing the
asking, so be a good girl and tell us what you know! Right. NOW!
Girl: Never! I don't have anything to say to you creeps! Eww!
Lord Crump: I suppose it wouldn't be right if a sassy little lass like you met
with an untimely demise... Buh! Buh! Buh huh huh! Boys, we're
taking this firebrand to our fortress!
X-Naut #1: As you command, Lord Crump! We're on it!
[Crump and his X-Nauts get closer]
Girl: N-No! Stop right there, you weirdos! I'll scream! Really!
[Mario walks up to them, and the Goomba girl takes cover behind him]
Girl: Like I'd go anywhere with smelly lunatics like you! Hmph! Not likely!
Lord Crump: Whuh? *to Mario* What do you think YOU'RE doing, chump? You think
you can screw up my plans?!?
[Mario is confused]
Lord Crump: Gah! It's always something... Looks like I'm going to have to give
you a little taste of the old CRUMP-A-BOMB!
[Mario enters battle with Crump, as the Goomba girl teaches him how to fight]
Girl: Battle time, Mister Man! Just find a way to beat this freak of the week,
OK? Don't sweat the details. Just jump on him and hit him with your
hammer!
[He attacks Crump]
Girl: Yes! You're doing awesome! Don't you let up!
[As the battle continues, Mario hits Crump again]
Girl: You've got him on the ropes! C'mon! Keep whaling on him!
[The battle continues for a short time, and Mario defeats Crump]
Girl: You did it! You did it! YESSS! And you got Star Points!!!
Girl: Yeah, I bet you know, but you get these things called Star Points when
you win battles. When you get 100 points, you'll go up a level. Don't
forget that, OK?
[After the battle...]
Lord Crump: Buh! Buh! Buh huh huh! OK, you got a couple decent shots in, I'll
give you that. But...unfortunately for you...that means...
Lord Crump: IT'S GO TIME!
[Millions of X-Nauts gather around Mario and the Goomba girl]
Lord Crump: PUNISH HIM!
[The X-Nauts gang up on both Mario and the Goomba girl, but she escapes and
tells Mario to follow her]
Girl: Quick! This way!
[Mario escapes as the X-Nauts continue attacking]
Girl: Phew! What a bunch of loons! Let's just sneak out of her, what do you
say?
[Mario nods, as he and the girl continue into the main section of Rogueport]
Lord Crump: Buh-HUUUUUH?!?
Lord Crump: *to X-Nauts* STOPPP!!!
[The X-Nauts quit attacking, as Lord Crump looks for Mario and the girl]
Lord Crump: Where'd they go?!? Huh? You! Johnson! Did you see them? Did anyone?
[The X-Nauts are clueless]
Lord Crump: Uh... Crud! They bolted!
[The scene switches back to Mario and the girl]
Girl: Wow, Mister! You...totally saved me! Thanks!
Girl: I have just GOT to give you a little reward!
[She kisses Mario]
[Mario nods]
Gooombella: Me, I already HATE it here! There are freaks and weirdos
EVERYWHERE! It's nasty! I mean, I know the place is called
Rogueport, so I should have expected it, but sheesh! I'd never come
to a place like this if there weren't some legendary treasure here.
[Mario responds by raising his hand]
Goombella: What? You're looking for the legendary treasure, too? Seriously?
[Mario nods]
Goombella: Whoa whoa WHOA, bucko! Whatcha got there?
[He shows Goombella the map]
Goombella: Omigosh! Is... Isn't that a treasure map?! You HAVE to tell me where
you got that!
[Mario responds by raising his hand]
Goombella: ...Princess Peach? What?
Voice: Great hoogly-boogly! If it isn't Master Mario!
[Toadsworth appears. A group of Piantas can be seen in the background, beating
up a guard with a spear]
Toadsworth: Bit of a coincidence, bumping into one another in this sort of
place, hm? Ho ho! So tell me, Master Mario, what in the world
brings you to this wretched little burg?
[Mario responds by raising his hand]
Toadsworth: ...Hmm? Ah! Indeed?!? Princess Peach sent you a letter and a
treasure map? And she told you she'd meet you here in Rogueport?!?
Intriguing...
[Mario responds again]
Toadsworth: You're asking me where Princess Peach is? Erm... I was about to ask
you that. We stoped in this town to acquire a spot of fuel for our
ship, don't you know... I only took my eye off her for a moment,
but as soon as I did, she vanished.
[Mario is shocked]
Toadsworth: You know how headstrong she is, Mario... I just assumed she'd be
back momentarily... But at this point, I fear we must embrace the
possibility that she may never return. I've been at a loss as to
what to do. I've been fraught with worry, I tell you!
[Mario responds]
Toadsworth: But I'm feeling better with you here, Master Mario. Surely we'll
find her! Surely! But I know my place, Master Mario...and this is
not it. I leave this task to you.
[Mario responds]
Toadsworth: I believe I'll recline in the Inn right over there and enjoy a spot
of tea, perhaps. In fact, I highly recommend it, particularly if
you find your HP (Heart Points) running low. Just drop on INN! Ho
ho! ...Yes, anyway, a little rest there will fill all of your HP. I
must say, though, the rest of this town is a bit...rough. Yes,
rough, indeed...
[Toadsworth walks into the Inn while mumbling to himself]
Goombella: Um... Princess Peach? Did he mean, like, Peach, the Mushroom Kingdom
princess?!? The princess who always gets nabbed by Bowser, the Koopa
king? The one you rescue? Wait a sec'! This is crazy! Princess...
PEACH sent you that treasure map?
[Mario nods]
Goombella: Whoa. This is really intense. Well, where could she have gone, then,
do you think? You think maybe she got sick of waiting and went to
find the treasure on her own?
[Mario thinks]
Goombella: Oooh! Oooh! I know, Mario! Come with me! One of my professors is
here researching that treasure. We'll show him your map! If we start
looking for the treasure, then maybe we'll catch up to Princess
Peach!
[Mario nods]
Goombella: Great! We're all good, then! Let's go, Mario!
"Goombella joined your party!"
"Goombella's Abilities: A Primer"
"Press X to get information about nearby people, places, and objects."
Goombella: This is Rogueport Plaza. It's the center of town, and the main
business district. It's a crossroads where many people meet,
including more than a few shady characters.
Goombella: Anytime you press X when there's no one around, I'll tell you about
where we are!
[A Goomba walks in]
Goombella: That's Goomther the Goomba. He's always complaining about being
swindled or mugged...
Goombella: If you press X when there's somebody nearby, I'll tell you about him
or her! So? Did you get all that?
"Goombella can give you hints when she answers, so ask her for information
often! And of course, Goombella can be quite helpful in battle, too. She jumps
in the air to attack enemies with a nasty Headbonk. She can also look up enemy
HP and weaknesses with her Tattle ability!"
[After the introduction...]
Goombella: First off, we gotta go find my professor. Thing is, since I just got
to town myself...I, um, don't actually know where he lives. So keep
an eye out! Here's what Professor Frankly looks like! *picture*
[As Mario and Goombella continue to the eastern side of Rogueport, a bandit
runs into them and steals their coins]
Bandit: Oops! Pardon me, sucker!
[The bandit runs off]
Goombella: Hey! What's your beef, pal? YEAH, I'M TALKING TO YOU!
[She looks for the bandit, but to no avail]
Goombella: Mario! You gotta wake up! That guy just stole half of your coins!
[Mario is surprised]
Goombella: That is SO lame! Ugh! I HATE this town!
[They both go searching for the bandit, and eventually find his hideout]
Bandit: Eeeeeeeeeeeooops!
Bandit: Uh... Fancy meeting you here! You're pretty dang persistent, buddy!
What a pain! Fine! FINE, OK? You got me. I'll give you your coins
back. Here.
[They get their coins back, and then they continue back to the eastern side of
Rogueport. They find Frankly's house and enter it]
Goombella: Oh, hi! There you are! Professor Frankly!
Professor Frankly: Whuzzuh??? Who's there? Who wants me?
[Mario and Goombella walk up to him]
Professor Frankly: Ah. Yes. You. Now, you, uh... I've seen your face before...
Yes, that face... Wait for it... Just a moment... Don't tell
me, now! Silence! I'll get it right!
Professor Frankly: Ummm... It's not Goombriel... Err... It's not Elizagoom...
Professor Frankly: Hrrmmmm...
Professor Frankly: Errrrmmm...
[He suddenly remembers]
Professor Frankly: A-HAAA! I've got it!!!
Professor Frankly: You're Goombella, aren't you? You were in my archaeology
class last year, am I right?
Goombella: Wow, yes, sir! That's me! I'm Goombella, a junior at U Goom! Gooo
GOOMBAS!
Professor Frankly: Of course I remember you. Not toot my horn, but I'm pretty
good at remembering. You, though... You stick out in my mind
because you were such an exceptional student. And that guy
behind you is...
[Mario introduces himself]
Professor Frankly: WHO?!?
Goombella: Mario! Professor, he's Mario! You know...the famous one!
Professor Frankly: Oh! My apologies. I'm such a bookworm, I haven't a clue
about what's "hip" right now. In any case, what sort of
errand brings you two all the way to a place like this?
Goombella: We were hoping you'd tell us about the legendary treasure said to be
below Rogueport! I thought that if anyone knew anything about it,
you would, Professor Frankly...
Professor Frankly: Of course I know about it. The reason I came here was to
study that very subject. But why do you tykes want to learn
about the legendary treasure? You know that most say it's a
little more than a fairy tale, don't you?
Goombella: Archaeologists and historians have to search for truth in those
fairy tales, though! Me, I believe the legendary treasure truly does
exist! And I REALLY want to find it!
Professor Frankly: Good point! And well made! In that case, I'll cooperate with
you however I can. First of all, about the treasure... There
are many mysteries surrounding it.
Professor Frankly: Some say it's an infinitely vast treasure hoard, while
others say it's a magical item. Some books say it's actually
a monster, while still others claim it's an empty chest...
So many different theories... Obviously, it's impossible to
divine the truth among them. ...But all agree on one point:
to find the treasure, one must have the Crystal Stars!
Goombella: "To find the treasure of yore, take the seven Crystal Stars to the
Thousand-Year Door!" ...You mean the Crystal Stars in that old
saying that super-elderly people pass down?
Professor Frankly: Indeed, the same. As the saying goes, if you want to find
the legendary treasure... You must first collect the seven
Crystal Stars.
Goombella: "Hold the Magical Map aloft before the entrance to the Thousand-Year
Door. Then the stars will light the way that leads to the stones of
yesterday." Yeah... A lot of the lore I've read says that if this
Magical Map is taken to the doorway...
Goombella: ...then it'll show you where to find the Crystal Stars!
Professor Frankly: Correct! And the Thousand-Year Door is supposedly here, deep
beneath this town. Yet the critical piece of the puzzle--the
Magical Map--is lost. If only we had that map!
Goombella: But we DO have it, Professor! Or... Well, not "we", exactly... MARIO
has the Magical Map!
[Frankly is surprised]
Professor Frankly: WHAAAT??? Hummina hubbity hubbida hippity hoobida hammala
huffala hoofala... REALLY? You... You actually have it?
Could I...just take a quick look at it, if you don't mind?
[Mario gives Frankly the Magical Map]
Professor Frankly: Astounding! This is it! The real thing! The one and only
Magical Map!
[He gives it back to Mario]
Professor Frankly: You, son, are my HERO! You're great! Fantastic! WONDERFUL,
even! With this... We can find the Crystal Stars just by
holding this aloft before the legendary door!
Goombella: Right on, Professor!
Professor Frankly: Good golly, what are we doing just sitting here, then?!?
Goombella! Mario! Off we must go, this instant! Let's take
the Magical Map to the legendary door!
[The three head outside, and Frankly walks up to a fence with a pipe behind it]
Professor Frankly: I bet you didn't know this rotten old thing came off, did
you? Heh heh!
[He takes off a piece of the fence and walks up to the pipe]
Professor Frankly: We can use this pipe to get down under the city streets!
Come on! Both of you! Let's get moving!
[Mario and Goombella walk up to the professor]
Professor Frankly: Oh, wait, hang on a second... Mario! Something just occured
to me.
Professor Frankly: I'm fairly certain there are quite a few hoodlums below. So,
uh...keep your guard up. You two do know about your Action
Commands, don't you?
- Of course!
- Nope.
[If "Nope." is chosen...]
Professor Frankly: Hmmph! Positively shocking! In that case, you ought to take
a second to learn them. We'll have a little practice
session. Goombella, you can be Mario's opponent.
Goombella: What?!? Me? Are you nuts?!? Oh, gee, ummmmmm... Uh, OK. I'll do my
best, I guess!
[A battle begins for training regarding Action Commands]
Professor Frankly: First, we'll practice the Jump Action Command. That OK with
the both of you? Choose the Jump command, then choose which
enemy you'll attack.
[Mario chooses "Jump" and chooses to attack Goombella]
Professor Frankly: When you choose your target, the Action Command details
appear down below, there.
[Mario jumps at Goombella. Upon touching her head...]
Professor Frankly: There! Right there, Mario! Just before you land on your
enenmy, press A again.
[Mario hits Goombella twice in a row, performing an Action Command]
Professor Frankly: You'll know you did it right when "NICE" appears. You can do
more damage this way!
Professor Frankly: Now it's your turn to attack, Goombella. Shake a leg!
Goombella: OK... Here goes, Mario!
[Goombella jumps. When her head touches Mario's head...]
Professor Frankly: Hold up! Right there, Mario! Press A just before your enemy
strikes you.
[Mario blocks Goombella's attack, performing another Action Command]
Professor Frankly: You did a Guard Action Command! Guarding well will reduce
the damage you take! But listen: you can't just repeatedly
tap A to guard. That...will not work. Oh, and remember this:
the Action Commands change depending on the attack. Better
stay on your toes! Anyway, next let's practice Hammer Action
Commands.
[Mario selects "Hammer" and chooses to attack Goombella]
Professor Frankly: Once you choose the enemy you're going to attack, Mario,
tilt and hold *Control Stick symbol* Left.
[Mario walks up one step]
Professor Frankly: Keep holding *Control Stick symbol* Left, now! Don't let go!
[Mario holds his hammer back until a star lights up]
Professor Frankly: Release *Control Stick symbol* as soon as * lights up.
[Mario hits Goombella with the hammer]
Professor Frankly: Another rousing Action Command success! How did that feel,
Mario? Got a pretty good grasp on Action Commands now?
Professor Frankly: Excellent. Now for a real treat: I'll teach you a really
incredible technique! Goombella, try to attack Mario one
more time.
Goombella: You got it, Professor!
[Goombella attacks Mario and stops at his head]
Professor Frankly: Freeze right there, Mario! This time, press B just before
the enemy attack lands.
[Mario dodges Goombella's attack by doing a Superguard, damaging her]
Goombella: Yeeeowch!
Professor Frankly: See? You turned the foe's attack back on him! I mean, her!
That's a Superguard! If you do a Superguard with B, you take
no damage...AND damage your enemy in return. But...
Superguards are harder to do than standard A guards. Choose
wisely between them.
Professor Frankly: And that concludes Action Commands 101! Har har har!
Sorry... Professorial humor. How'd that go over? Would you
like to practice your Action Commands a bit more?
- Yeah
- Nope, got it!
[If "Yeah" is chosen, the tutorial repeats itself]
[If "Nope, got it!" is chosen...]
Professor Frankly: I expected nothing less, Mario! You're a quick learner!
You're already a pro, I'm sure!
[The tutorial ends now]
Professor Frankly: Well, I do believe now we're all set for our quest, hmm? So
down below we go! Hop up onto the pipe and tilt *Control
Stick symbol* Down to enter the pipe.
[If "Of course!" is chosen when Frankly asks you if you know about Action
Commands...]
Professor Frankly: Really? A master, are oyu? Maybe you ought to practice them
once, just to be safe?
- OK, fine.
- No thanks, I'm good.
[If "OK, fine." is chosen, he gives you the tutorial]
[If "No thanks, I'm good." is chosen...]
Professor Frankly: A bold young lad, aren't you! Very well, then! Down we go!
Just stand on the pipe and tilt *Control Stick symbol* Down
to enter it.
[The three enter the pipe leading to the Rogueport Sewers]
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Rogueport Sewers
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[As the three head through the sewers, they come across a trio of Goombas]
Voice: Hey! Hey, man! What's up? Who's the hottie you got there with you?
[They notice the Goombas]
Paragoomba: Wassup, baby? Why don't you hang with us for a while? We play real
nice!
Spiny Goomba: Man, what's a FINE-lookin' Goomba doin' with a tubby mustache man
like that?!?
Goombella: Oh, it is, like, SO sweet that you boys think I'm cute! Seriously!
Yeah, guys like you make me feel like TOTALLY BARFING! Now get out
of our way!
Goomba: Ouch! That was cold!
Paragoomba: What, you're too good for us? Come off it, sister!
Spiny Goomba: Nobody zings us like that! Nobody! Let's get 'em!
[They enter battle with the Goomba trio]
Professor Frankly: A Goomba, a Spiny Goomba, and a Paragoomba! My! The whole
Goomba family tree!
Professor Frankly: The only one I should warn you about is that fellow in the
middle: the Spiny Goomba. See that spike on his head? Well,
jump on that and you're the one who'll take damage!
Professor Frankly: The Paragoomba's airborne, so your hammer won't reach.
You'll have to jump for him.
Professor Frankly: Always take your opponent's situation into consideration
when fighting! Always!
Professor Frankly: ...Oh! That's right! I forgot to tell you something vital!
You can press Y to change the order you two attack in! You
can attack first if you feel like it, Goombella. Don't
forget that!
[Mario and Goombella win the fight. After the battle...]
Paragoomba: Oweeeeeeeeeeeeee!
[The three run away]
Goombella: Ha! Later on, losers! That felt AWESOME!
Professor Frankly: Are you ready, Mario? There are plenty more where they came
from, and they'll all have it in for us. When they attack,
try to hammer them or jump on them while in the field...
Attack successfully and you can perform a First Strike when
you enter battle. So if an enemy catches sight of you, be
sure to thump him as you go into battle.
[The three continue through more of the sewers. They encounter a strange
creature with a green ball hanging from its head, and it escapes through a
crack in the wall. As they go through more of the sewers, they find a black
chest inside of a nearly empty room. Mario examines the chest]
Goombella: Whoa!
[The chest wiggles]
Black Chest: Hey! You! Can you hear me?
Black Chest: You can?!? That must mean you're the hero of legend!
[Mario is confused]
Black Chest: Only the great hero of legend can hear my voice. Yeah! Everyone
else...nothing.
[Mario responds]
Black Chest: See, long ago, an evil spirit cast a curse on me, locking be in
this box. I was bummed. I've been here ever since, waiting a
long, LONG time for the hero to come by! ...So, yeah, anyway, big
guy... What brings a hero like you to a place like this?
Professor Frankly: Er, Mario... A word with you? I'm not exactly confident that
we can trust this...box. I think it may be best not to
mention that we're looking for the Crystal Stars. ...Well,
drat. I just said it out loud! What's wrong with me?
Black Chest: Oh, yeah? Searching for the Crystal Stars, are you, now? So you
really are a hero. Well, you're DEFENITELY gonna need my help if
you hope to get those bad boys. So, first you should look for the
key to this box. Then use it to let me out. Defenitely. By the
way, the key looks like this: *picture*
Goombella: Well, what do you think we oughta do, Mario?
[Mario thinks]
Black Chest: Well, I know MY vote goes to you finding that key. I'm sure it's
around here somewhere. C'mon! Being stuck in a box is no picnic!
I'm counting on you, O Great Legendary Hero!
[They find the key and bring it back to the chest]
Black Chest: Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! You brought the key! Yes! Oh, man, I owe you
BIG!
[Mario uses the key to unlock the chest]
Black Chest: YESSSSSSSSS! Thank... Ha! Thank NOTHING!
Black Chest: Whee hee! Fooooooools!
[The chest opens up, revealing a strange monster]
Monster: Oh, BOY, did you fall for it! I BURNED you! What, you think I was
gonna help you?!? Instead, I'm gonna spread a little of the suffering
I've endured in that stupid box!
Monster: Yeah! Sorry, but those are the breaks! I'm gonna cast an evil,
terrible curse upon you!
Monster: Buggly-wuggly-WOOOOOOOO! You're cursed!
[Mario gets cursed by the monster]
Monster: Whee hee hee hee hee! Enjoy that curse, sucker! You got what you
deserved!!! You wanna hear all about the sweet curse I just dropped?
Then listen well! From now on, if you press Y in certain areas, you'll
turn into a paper airplane! Whee hee! Trembling yet? Suffer the rest
of your days under my terrible curse! Whee hee hee hee hee hee! Oh, I
can't help but chortle! You're DOOMED!!!
[An airplane panel is shown]
Monster: This curse is pretty rough, I guess, so I suppose I owe it to you to
explain it. Ready? If you stand on an airplane panel like this one,
the floor will start to glow.
[Mario walks on it and the panel glows]
Monster: Yeah, OK, you're on the panel. Now try pressing Y! And then, bam!
You're a paper airplane!
[Mario turns into an airplane and flies through the air]
Monster: The worst part of this curse is that you must tilt *Control Stick
symbol* Left and Right to control yourself. I guess if you got good at
it, you might fly a long way...but that's the ONLY good thing. So, be
honest. Isn't this curse just about the worst thing that's ever
happened to you?
- I zoned out. What was that?
- Yes. I get it. It's terrible.
[If "I zoned out. What was that?" is chosen, Mario turns back to normal]
Monster: Yes! It's so frightening, you lost control of your brain! Listen once
more, crybaby!
[Then, the tutorial commences again. If "Yes. I get it. It's terrible." is
chosen...]
Monster: Whee hee hee hee hee hee! If you press B, you MIGHT return to normal!
Maybe!
[Mario returns to normal]
Monster: Farewell, you foolish fool! Whee hee hee!
[The monster disappears]
Goombella: So, uh... Wow. Just wow. What was THAT guy's beef?
[Using Mario's newfound Paper Airplane ability, they reach a new room. This
room happens to have the legendary Thousand-Year Door inside]
Professor Frankly: Oh! Mario! Goombella! Look...at...THAT!
[The legendary door is shown]
Professor Frankly: It's the Thousand-Year Door spoken of in the legends! I
can't believe it's real! So the legends are all true! There
it is, big as life! Come! Let's move closer!
[They approach the door]
Professor Frankly: Hey, what's the deal with this weird pedestal, huh? What
could it be, you think?
[Mario stands on the pedestal. A light surrounds the center of the platform,
and a weird diagram-like thing appears]
Goombella: Professor! What's going on?
[Mario's Magical Map rises up towards the door, and a new location is added to
it. A Crystal Star also appears next to it]
"The location of a Crystal Star has been recorded on your Magical Map! And
Mario has learned a special move! You can now use Sweet Treat! Each time you
get a Crystal Star, you'll learn a new special move!"
[Mario takes the map and looks at it. Frankly and Goombella do, as well]
Goombella: Professor! The map!!! And what was with all those crazy lights?
Professor Frankly: Hrmmm... It appears that information related to the
locations of the Crystal Stars appeared...
Professor Frankly: And that shining light... It looked as if a mysterious power
was given to Mario...
Professor Frankly: Well... One way or another... We should return to my place
and study the map closely.
[Mario agrees. They return to Frankly's place]
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Professor Frankly: Hrmmm... Aha! I see!
Goombella: You understand it, Professor?
Professor Frankly: My dear, of course I do! Firstly, about that light we saw
shi