Erik: Wow! I just got 1.2K reads for this story. I wanted to thank you all for reading this story, it really means a lot since I wanted to do something different and new for a change.

Mario: Alright, I didn't expected this story is getting so much attention.

Arle: Same.

Amitie: Does that mean that this story is popular now?

Erik: Well, Kind of. Even though I created this story since December of 2020, so it's been awhile.

Erik: But it will get popular soon enough.

Ringo: I see. But I'm happy that we reach that kind of reads, your doing pretty good with this story Erik.

Luigi: Yeah, not to mention the battle scenes too.

Erik: Why thank you, Ringo and Luigi. But before we get on with the story, we're going to see what Arle and Carbuncle are up to since those two are looking for the Dark Prince.

Arle: Oh yeah, I remember that part since I wanted to apologize him for my actions.

Erik: Yep. But anyway, I think it's time we wrap this up so we can move on with the story. Don't you think?

Mario: I agree. So without further a do...

E/M: Let's get on with the story!

L/R/A/A: Yeah!

Carbuncle: Gugu!

We pump our fist into the air as the screen fades black.

Primp Town, Woods

We then cut to the next scene showing Arle and Carbuncle wandering through the woods who were still looking for the Dark Prince as she said.

(BGM: Strange Folks At Work - Puyo Puyo Tetris)

Arle: Hm... Carby, I don't see the Dark Prince anywhere!

Carbuncle (Sweatdrop): Gu-Gugu...

Arle: Maybe two pairs of eyes isn't enough.

Arle: I know just the person to help!

Carbuncle: Gugu...?

Arle: Are you ready?

Arle: HEY! CREEPER! HELLO...!?

Unfortunately for Arle, no one was around to hear her and said.

Arle: Seriously? I thought for sure that would do it.

Suddenly, a person with a sword came out of nowhere who was wearing a more swordsman-like attire, forgoing shoulderpads in favor of a breastplate and greaves that would cover his calves. The colors vary between games ranging from being black, purple, dark blue, or indigo. He wears a belt along with this ensemble, and his cape is held with a clasp or a belt.

???💢: Hey! Who are you calling a creeper?

Arle: Woah! He actually came when I called!

???: I am Schezo the dark mage.

Schezo: And I demand you stop screaming "creeper" at once! I prefer you to scream my name when we're together.

Arle (Sweatdrop): Um... That's...

Arle: I'm not sure you're helping your case much.

Schezo: Hey, you are besmirching my honor! I don't take that lightly.

Schezo: There are less besmirch-y ways to summon me, you know!

Arle: Are you... angry at me?

Schezo: What do you think!?

Schezo: You expect me to answer to "creeper" like it's no big deal?

Schezo: The time has come for me to clear my reputation... by assaulting this young girl!

(BGM Ended)

And with that, Arle battling with Schezo begins by playing... Party.

(BGM: Puyo Paradise Party - Puyo Puyo Tetris)

Arle Starts off by stacking up some Puyos, while Schezo was also stacking up some Tetriminos. Next, Arle manage to clear Puyos twice to perform a spell 2 attack.

Arle: Fireball!

Then, Schezo manage to clear two lines to perform a spell 1 attack.

Schezo: Thunderstorm.

Next, they started to stack up some more as Arle manage to clear Puyos three times to perform a spell 2 attack. Follow by using an Offensive item automatically that she cleared next to the Puyos and said.

Arle: Go get em!

Then, his Tetriminos were messed up. But Schezo still manage to clear one line and said.

Schezo: Hoo-hah!

But it wasn't enough as Schezo manage to receive four Garbage Puyo lines into his stack.

Schezo: Stop it!

Next, they stack up even more as Arle manage to clear Puyos twice to perform a spell 1 attack.

Arle: Fireball!

Then, Schezo manage to clear three lines to perform a spell 2 attack. Follow by using a Power-up item automatically that he cleared next to the two lines and said.

Schezo: Mine, mine, mine!

Next, they stack up some more as Arle manage to clear Puyos three times to perform a spell 2 attack.

Arle: Ice Storm!

Then, Schezo manage to clear thee lines to perform a spell 2 attack.

Schezo: Night Blade.

Next, they stack up even more as Arle manage to clear Puyos four times to perform a spell 3 attack. Follow by using an Offensive item automatically that she cleared next to the Puyos and said.

Arle: Go get em.

Then, Schezo was having trouble as he was dropping Tetriminos very fast. But luckily, Dark Prince manage to clear two lines to perform a spell 1 attack.

Schezo: Thunderstorm.

But it wasn't enough as Schezo receive four Garbage Puyo lines into his stack.

Schezo: Stop it!

Next, his stack were full which Schezo has Topped out and said.

Schezo: You're mine now!

Then, Arle manage to clear Puyos three times to perform a spell 2 attack. Follow by using a Power-up item automatically that she clear next to the Puyos and said.

Arle: *giggle*

Next, Schezo was stacking up some Tetriminos and manage to clear one line. Follow by using an Offensive item automatically that he cleared next to the line and said.

Schezo: Brace yourself!

Then, Arle was having trouble as she was dropping Puyos very fast. But luckily, Arle manage to clear Puyos twice to perform a spell 1 attack.

Arle: Fireball!

Next, Schezo manage to clear three lines to perform a spell 2 attack.

Schezo: Night Blade.

Then, they stack up some more so they can perform there spell attacks as time was about to be up in...

5...

4...

Arle: Ice Storm!

3...

2...

Schezo: Thunderstorm.

1...

Time's up

(BGM Ended)

And with that, Arle was victorious with the most points. While Schezo had lost to Arle which he had less points.

Schezo: The taste of defeat.

Arle: We're number one!

Carbuncle: Gu guuuuu!

(BGM: Happy Days like Usual - Puyo Puyo Tetris)

As their battle was over, Schezo said.

Schezo: So what'd you need me for, anyhow?

Arle: We're looking for the Dark Prince.

Schezo: Is he wrongdoing again?

Arle: He's the reason these Tetriminos are falling on Primp Town! And also, that's causing Rulue to act kinda kooky.

Carbuncle: Gu-Gu-Gugu...

Schezo: Rulue... acting kooky, you say?

Arle: I'm going to teach that Dark Prince a lesson he won't forget!

Schezo: I don't mean to be a Prince's Advocate, but are you sure he's to blame?

Arle: "Princess Advocate"? What are you even saying...? Stop being weird.

Schezo: Urgh! Never mind. Let us find him. We should probe the area!

And with that, Schezo left so he could help Arle to look for the Dark Prince as she said.

Arle: Really!? You'll help us!? --Hey, wait up!

Carbuncle: Gu-Gugu!

(BGM Ended)

https://youtu.be/2mjgr_6y4rE

We then see Mario, Ringo, and the others who are walking through the woods as Luigi said.

Luigi: Mario, we've been walking for thirty minutes and we still haven't found Bowser and Bowser Jr. anywhere in these parts.

Mario: You're right, bro. Which is why I have a planned for this kind of situation.

Luigi: Y-You do?

Mario: Mmhm... and that plan is that we should split up into teams so we can cover more ground.

Ringo: Great idea, Mario. But who's going with who exactly?

Mario: I was getting into that. So, Ringo and Tee should take the right path, Luigi and Yoshi should take the left path, and me and Starlow will go the straight path.

Tee: Understood.

Starlow: But wait, how are we going to communicate each other if one of us find Bowser and Bowser Jr.?

Mario: Well lucky for us, I have walkie talkie's from E-Gadd for us to use.

Said Mario as he takes out three walkie talkie's from his inventory and gives it to Ringo and Luigi.

Mario: These walkie talkie's will help us communicate each other.

Ringo: Great! We'll see you guys later, C'mon Tee.

Tee: Right!

Next, Ringo and Tee left as Luigi said.

Luigi: I guess we should go too Yoshi.

Yoshi: Yoshi. (Yep.)

Luigi: We'll see you later Mario.

Mario: Later, bro.

Then, Luigi and Yoshi also left as Starlow said.

Starlow: I just hope that they will be alright.

Mario: Don't worry Starlow, I'm sure they will be fine. But for now, we need to get moving and find Bowser and Bowser Jr. before they could cause destruction.

Starlow: Okay!

And with that, Mario and Starlow went straight ahead through the woods and hoping that either of them will find and catch Bowser and Bowser Jr. in time.

(Timeskip)

We then see Arle, Carbuncle, and Schezo encounter Rulue in the woods who was laughing for some reason.

(BGM: The Final is Underway! - Puyo Puyo Tetris)

Rulue: *evil laugh*

Arle: Shoosh! It's Rulue...

Schezo: Arle, you said she's being kooky, right?

Arle: Yep-siree! And the Dark Prince is behind it!

Schezo: Nope-siree. Sorry.

Arle: Huh!?

Schezo: The Dark Prince is not our foe this time. Feel her magic aura... Embrace your training.

Schezo: That power is not from this world.

Arle: So... what are you saying?

Schezo: Someone--or something--else is making her act this way.

Arle: *gasp* OH NO!

Arle: B-But I was so cruel to the Dark Prince earlier!

Schezo: Meh! He probably deserved it anyhow.

Schezo: Let us focus on Rulue. We should advance on her slowly...

Schezo: You stay put, while I make advances on her!

Arle: A-Are you hatching some brilliant gameplan?

Schezo: Just watch and learn...

Next, Schezo approaches towards Rulue and said. 

Schezo: Rulue!

Rulue: *evil laugh, continued*

Rulue: You're interrupting my laugh and my master plan. I will turn this dimension into smithereens!

Schezo: Tsk! Tsk! It's a good thing HE hasn't seen you like this...

Schezo: You know interdimensional chaos is NOT what he looks for in a girl...

Schezo: Tsk! Tsk! Your crush, the Dark Prince, would be so disappointed.

Rulue: Hmph! This isn't intended to be a brilliant gameplan or something, is it?

Rulue: Because it is far from brilliant.

Schezo: Rulue loves the Dark Prince~! Rulue loves the Dark Prince~!

Said Schezo which made Rulue getting a headache from Schezo saying his name.

Rulue: Ungh...

Arle: Huh!? It's... It's working!

Arle: Everyone...!

Arle: Rulue loves the Dark Prince~! Rulue loves the Dark Prince~!

Carbuncle: Gugu~Gugu~Gu~Gu~! Gugu~Gugu~Gu~Gu~!

Rulue: Urgh...! Dimensions... chaos... smithereens... No...!

Arle: Rulue loves the Dark Prince~!

Suddenly, Rulue was going back to her normal self as she continues to speak saying.

Rulue: Chaos and darkness... Darkness... Dark Prince... Dark Prince...

Rulue: I'M IN LOVE WITH THE DARK PRINCE!

Arle: Whoa! W-We cured her! ...Without needing to fight!

Arle: That's a new precedent! I guess love really does conquer all.

Then, Rulue notice Arle and said in an anger tone.

Rulue💢: Grr... ARLE!

Rulue: How DARE you tease me and trivialize matters of the heart!

Arle (Sweatdrop): *gulp* Um, Schezo started it...

Rulue: No one mocks Lady Rulue and escapes in one piece.

Rulue: ...Not without a battle!

Arle: Why me...?

Arle: After all that, we have to battle her ANYHOW!

Arle: *sigh* Oh well, I might as well get this over with.

(BGM Ended)

And with that, Arle battling with Rulue in a Swap battle begins. Starting off with... Tetris.

(BGM: Folktales from the Motherland - Puyo Puyo Tetris)

Arle: Tetris!

Rulue: Time for Tetris.

Start

Arle starts off by stacking up some Tetriminos, while Rulue is also stacking up some Tetriminos. Next, Arle manage to clear one line saying.

Arle: Hah!

Then, Rulue manage to clear two lines to perform a spell 1 attack.

Rulue: Rock punch.

Unfortunately, it wasn't enough as Arle receive one Garbage Tetrimino line into her stack.

Next, they stack up some more Tetriminos as Arle manage to clear three lines to perform a spell 2 attack.

Arle: Ice Storm!

Then, Rulue manage to clear two lines to perform a spell 1 attack.

Rulue: Rock punch!

But it wasn't enough as Rulue receive one Garbage Tetrimino line into her stack.

Next, they stack up even more Tetriminos as time was about up in...

3...

2...

1...

(BGM Change)

Arle: Swap!

Rulue: I'm ready.

(BGM: It's been a long time since we passed through space time - Puyo Puyo Tetris)

Then, they swap into a Puyo Puyo battle as Arle started to stack up some Puyos while Rulue is also is stacking up some Puyos.

Next, Arle manage to clear Puyos twice to perform a spell 1 attack.

Arle: Fireball!

Then, Rulue manage to clear Puyos once saying.

Rulue: Hey-yah!

But it wasn't enough as Rulue receive a few Garbage Puyos into her stack.

Next, they stack up some more Puyos as Arle mange to clear Puyos four times to perform a spell 3 attack.

Arle: Mind Blast!

Then, Rulue manage to clear Puyos twice saying.

Rulue: Hey-yah! Take that!

But it wasn't enough as Rulue receive a decent amount of Garbage Puyos into her stack.

Rulue: How dare you!

Next, they stack up even more Puyos as time was about up in...

3...

2...

1...

(BGM Change)

Arle: Swap!

Rulue: I'm ready!

(BGM: Folktales from the Motherland - Puyo Puyo Tetris)

Then, they swap into a Tetris battle as Arle manage to clear four lines saying.

Arle: Tetris time!

Next, Rulue manage to clear two lines to perform a spell 1 attack.

Rulue: Rock Punch!

But it wasn't enough as Rulue receive three lines of Garbage Tetriminos into her stack.

Rulue: How dare you!

Then, they stack up some more as Arle manage to clear three lines to perform a spell 2 attack.

Arle: Ice Storm!

Follow by clearing two more lines to perform a spell 1  attack.

Arle: Fireball!

Next, Rulue manage to clear two lines to perform a spell 1 attack.

Rulue: Rock Punch!

But it wasn't enough as Rulue receive two lines of Garbage Tetriminos into her stack.

Rulue: How dare you!

Then, they stack up even more Tetriminos as time was about up in...

3...

2...

1...

(BGM Change)

Arle: Swap!

Rulue: This was close...

(BGM: It's been a long time since we passed through space time - Puyo Puyo Tetris)

Next, the swap into a Puyo Puyo battle as Arle manage to clear Puyos three times to perform a spell 2 attack.

Arle: Ice Storm!

Then, Rulue manage to clear Puyos once saying.

Rulue: Hey-yah!

But it wasn't enough as Rulue receive a decent amount of Garbage Puyos into her stack.

Rulue: How dare you!

Next, they stack up some more as Arle manage to clear Puyos five times to perform a spell 4 attack.

Arle: Judgement!

As Rulue was about to clear Puyos in the next stack, Rulue receive a bunch of Garbage Puyos into her stack.

Rulue: Ah!

(BGM Ended)

Then, Rulue's Puyo stacks were full as Rulue was defeated. While Arle on the other hand was victorious.

Rulue: You'll regret this...

Arle: We did it, Carby!

Carbuncle: Gugu!

(BGM: Happy Days like Usual - Puyo Puyo Tetris)

As their battle was over, Rulue said.

Rulue: Whew! My mind feels so... so... clear now.

Rulue: How'd I get here? What happened...?

Arle: Wow, I never realized you were so ga-ga for the Dark Prince. You're crazy for him, huh?

Rulue: And why not!? He's strong, strapping, and madcapping...!

Arle: Look, Carby! She's her old self again!

Carbuncle: Gu-Gugu!

Rulue: Are you telling me you don't agree?

Rulue: His radiant nobility, his overwhelming fragrance...

Rulue: A tip-top trendsetter, from his tippy-horns to his tippy-toes!

Arle: Oh boy... This could be a while. Schezo, I'm leaving her with you.

Schezo: What!? And you think I don't have anything better to do...?

Arle: What? You don't have anything better to do? Great!

Arle: Carby, let's push onward!

Carbuncle: Gu~Gu~GUGU~!

And with that, Arle and Carbuncle left while leaving Schezo behind with Rulue as he said.

Schezo: W-Wait... Don't I get a say in this?

Rulue: Hey! Are you even listening? FINE! I'll start over? *ahem* "His radiant nobility..."

Schezo: MAKE IT STOP! MAKE IT STOP!

(BGM Ended)

https://youtu.be/geFP9cglPOo

After a few minutes have passed, we then see Mario and Starlow that are still walking through the woods and Starlow said.

Starlow: Jeez, Bowser and Bowser Jr. could be anywhere. And so far, we still can't find them.

Mario: I know, I just hope we can find someone that might saw those two so we can tell the other teams about this.

Starlow: Maybe, but I doubt anybody could be here.

Suddenly, they heard someone talking saying.

???: ...And then there's his shimmering, emerald locks...

Starlow: Mario, did you hear that?

Mario: Yeah I do, let's go check it out.

Next, Mario and Starlow went dashing to where the voice came from. Once they got to where the voice came from, they hide in the bushes and saw Rulue who was speaking to Schezo.

Starlow: Say, isn't that Rulue that we encounter before?

Mario: Yeah, I think she is. And it looks like she's back to normal as well.

Starlow: Well that's good to know.

Rulue: Those magnelegantly curved horns... piercing the sky...

Schezo: *bored yawn*

Rulue: I forget, did I describe the way his smile makes me shiver...?

Schezo: Yes. Twice now.

Rulue: *swoon* Then, I'll describe it a third time for you...!

Then, a creature showed up out of nowhere and said.

???: Ribbit! Ribbit!

Schezo: Huh? Hey, it's Donguri Gaeru! *squee!*

Next, another creature showed up out of nowhere and said.

???: Onion! Onion!

Schezo: Wa-hey there, Onion Pixie! *double-squee!*

Schezo: And how are you two little cuties doing~?

Rulue: HEY! Excuuuse me. I was describing things here...!

Schezo💢: Well, just stop! I've heard about the curvature of his horns all morning!

Schezo: I'm trying to talk to my adorable friends, and you won't shut your lousy yap!

Rulue💢: Did you just say to me what I THINK you just said to me!?

Schezo: Look, you're fine. Crisis over. I'm going to go train for a bit.

Schezo: Alone! No lovesick rambling, no monologues! And definitely, no more horn curvantures!

Then, Schezo left leaving Rulue behind who was now all by herself. Once Schezo left, Starlow said.

Starlow: Umm... what just happened?

Mario: I do not know. But let's go talk with Rulue to see if she knows where Bowser and Bowser Jr. are at.

Starlow: Agreed.

Next, Mario and Starlow came out of the bush and started to walk towards Rulue who was now calming herself down. Once Rulue was calm, Mario said.

Mario: Excuse me, miss.

Rulue: Huh? Who are you suppose to be?

Mario: Oh me? Well, my name is Mario. And this is my companion name Starlow.

Starlow: Hello.

Mario: So anywho, who was that guy that you just talk too?

Rulue: Oh, that was Schezo. He's a dark mage and a complete jerk.

Mario: I see. But, can you tell me why he's a jerk?

Rulue: It's because he didn't let me describe about the Dark Prince.

M/Sl: ...

Starlow: That's it. You were talking to Schezo about the description of the Dark Prince?

Rulue: Yes, that is correct.

Mario (Sweatdrop): Oh, I guess that would explain why he left since you have describe the Dark Prince way to much.

Rulue: Yeah. *swoon* would you like me to describe him for you?

Mario: No thanks. You see, were kinda in a hurry on something.

Rulue: Oh? And what would that be?

Starlow: Were looking for Bowser and Bowser Jr. who are running on the loose.

Rulue: Bowser and Bowser Jr.?

Mario: Yep. You see... Bowser is an arch-enemy of mine. While Bowser Jr. on the other hand is Bowser's loyal son.

Starlow: So, have you seen them from around here?

Rulue: Nope, I have not seen them from around here.

Mario: Oh... Well thanks for the help anyway. C'mon Starlow, we have to keep moving.

Starlow: Right! Let's go!

As Mario and Starlow were about to leave, Rulue said.

Rulue: Wait! I haven't told you my name yet.

Rulue: My name is—

Mario: Rulue, right?

Rulue: H-How did you know my name?

Mario: Arle told me about you while you were possessed. Only just your name in general.

Rulue: I was possessed?

Mario: Yes, you were. But luckily, you manage to control yourself.

Rulue: Huh. No wonder that I got here in these parts.

Mario: We'll it was nice meeting you though. So see ya.

And with that, Mario wink at Rulue which made her blush a little as they both left. Once they left, Rulue said.

Rulue: *Blush a little* Oh my~, I never knew how manner and handsome he is~. 

Rulue: Rrrgh, what am I saying. I am in love with the Dark Prince and that's all that matters to me... I think?

(BGM Ended)

https://youtu.be/1fxY4CmtL20

We then see is the Dark Prince who was holding a flower while talking to himself saying.

(BGM: The Final is Underway! - Puyo Puyo Tetris)

Dark Prince: Precious Arly... Precious Carbunny...

Dark Prince: I forgive them... I forgive them NOT... I forgive them...

Next, Mario and Starlow showed up and said.

Starlow: Oh...! Looks like we found the Dark Prince before Arle did.

Mario: Yeah. But I wonder if he knows where Bowser and Bowser Jr. went.

Starlow: Well, we might as well go ask him.

Then, Mario and Starlow walk towards the Dark Prince. Once they are in front of the Dark Prince, Mario points at him saying.

Mario: Hey, you! Dark Prince!

Dark Prince: *princely broil* And who are you...?

Mario: The name's Mario. And I'm friends with Arle.

Dark Prince: A-A-A-Arly...?

Mario: Yep, that's her name. Is there something wrong?

Dark Prince: YOU'RE the one who poisoned my beloved Arly against me!

Mario: Huh? What are you talking about!

Dark Prince: I'm talking about you who poisoned my beloved Arly!

Mario: What!? 

Mario: Why in the world would you think I poison Arle! I didn't do anything wrong with her!

Dark Prince: Save your breath! You'll need it in the Puyo Underworld!

Dark Prince: AMBUSH BATTLE!

Mario: Alright then, if that's how you want to play it! So be it!

Starlow: Wait Mario, don't! He might be dangerous!

Mario: Don't a-worry, Starlow. I'll be fine. Besides, I know how to play his game!

Starlow: Okay then, please be careful.

(BGM Ended)

And with that, Mario nodded as he is battling with the Dark Prince in a Party battle begins.

(BGM: Never Let Up - Mario and Luigi Dream Team)

Mario starts off by stacking up some Tetriminos, while the Dark Prince is stacking up some Puyos. Next, Mario manage to clear two lines to perform a spell 1 attack.

Mario: Hammer!

Then, Dark Prince manage to clear Puyos twice saying.

Dark Prince: Hmph. You fool!

Next, they stack up some more as Mario manage to clear three lines to perform a spell 2 attack. Follow by using a Power-Up item automatically that he cleared next to the two lines and said.

Mario: Wahoo, just what I needed!

Then, Dark Prince manage to clear Puyos twice once again saying.

Dark Prince: Hmph. You fool!

But it wasn't enough as the Dark Prince receive a few Garbage Blocks into his stack.

Next, they stack up even more as Mario manage to clear three lines to perform a spell 2 attack.

Mario: Hammer!

Follow by clearing three more lines to perform a spell 2 attack.

Mario: Quake Hammer!

Then, Dark Prince manage to clear Puyos three times to perform a spell 1 attack. Follow by using an Offensive item automatically he cleared next to the Puyos and said.

Dark Prince: Eat this!

But it still wasn't enough as the Dark Prince receive a decent amount of Garbage Blocks into his stack.

Dark Prince: Hey!

Next, they stack up some more as Mario couldn't see his stack since it was too dark. But luckily, Mario manage to clear four lines thanks to the light that was waving back and forth. 

Mario: Tetris!

Then, Dark Prince manage to clear Puyos twice saying.

Dark Prince: Hmph. You fool!

But it wasn't enough as the Dark Prince receive a decent amount of Garbage Blocks into his stack.

Dark Prince: Hey!

Next, his Puyos were full as the Dark Prince was Topped Out and said.

Dark Prince: We're not finished!

Then, Dark Prince started to stack some Puyos as Mario manage to clear three lines to perform a spell 2 attack. Follow by using an Offensive item automatically that he cleared next to the two lines and said.

Mario: Take-a this!

Next, Dark Prince couldn't see his stack since it was too dark. But luckily, he manage to clear Puyos three times thanks to the lights that was waving back and forth.

Dark Prince: Disaster!

Then, they stack up even more as Mario manage to clear four lines. Follow by using a Power-Up item automatically that he cleared next to the two lines and said.

Mario: Wahoo, just what I needed!

Next, Dark Prince manage to clear Puyos four times to perform a spell 2 attack.

Dark Prince: Calamity!

Then, they stack up some more as Mario manage to clear three lines to perform a spell 2 attack.

Mario: Quake Hammer!

Follow by clearing another three lines to perform a spell 3 attack.

Ice Mario: Iceball!

Next, Dark Prince manage to clear Puyos twice saying.

Dark Prince: Hmph. You fool!

But it wasn't enough as the Dark Prince receive a bunch of Garbage Blocks into his stack.

Dark Prince: Ugh, you're strong...

Then, they stack up even more to perform their spell attacks as time was about to be up in...

5...

4...

Mario: Tetris!

3...

2...

Dark Prince: Disaster!

1...

Time's up

(BGM Ended)

And with that, Mario was victorious with the most points. While Dark Prince had lost to Mario which he had less points.

Dark Prince: Y-you cheated...

Mario: Mario number one, hoohoo!

https://youtu.be/FQRo1zEyeIU

As their battle was over, Starlow floated towards Mario and said.

(BGM: Happy Days like Usual - Puyo Puyo Tetris)

Starlow: Way to go, Mario! You manage to win against him.

Mario: Yep, that battle was too easy.

Dark Prince: Impressive, boy. Indeed, quite impressive indeed! ...Quite!

Mario: Thanks, I've been practicing for quite some time and it really paid off.

Dark Prince: Ha! Now, I shall come at you with my FULL STRENGTH!

Mario: So you want a rematch, huh. Well I guess it's time for me to kick it up a notch!

Before Mario and the Dark Prince were ready to battle once again, Arle and Carbuncle showed up and said.

Arle: Dark Prince! There you are!

Carbuncle: GU-GU!

Dark Prince: Oh my! It's Arly! And Carbunny!

Arle: I want to apologize for earlier. I was really horrible to you.

Dark Prince: What, THAT!? Psh! Don't sweat it!

Luigi: Mario!

Mario: Hmm...

Mario and Starlow then sees Luigi, Yoshi, Ringo, and Tee that were coming towards Mario as Starlow said.

Starlow: Hey, you guys. Did you manage to find Bowser and Bowser Jr. anywhere?

Luigi: Nope, we haven't found those two yet.

Ringo: Yeah, same goes for us.

Mario: Oh well, at least we tried. I guess that means that Bowser and Bowser Jr. are not in this area after all.

Starlow: So much for searching this area.

Starlow: But at least we found the Dark Prince that Arle was looking for.

Ringo: You did?

Mario: Mmhm... he's right behind me with Arle that's apologizing to him.

Ringo: Seriously!? Does this mean the Dark Prince isn't to blame...?

Arle: That's right~!

Arle: I learned some things when me and Carbuncle ran into Rulue and Schezo!

Next, Amitie and Toadette showed up out of nowhere and said.

Amitie: Ringo, Arle, I'm baaack~!

Toadette: Hey everyone, I'm back too!

Ringo: Hey, gang, it's Amitie and Toadette!

Arle: Looks like we all found each other.

Mario: Indeed.

Arle: Hey, Dark Prince, do you still wanna tell us who's to blame?

Dark Prince: Well, just think about it.

M/L/T/Sl: Huh?

Dark Prince: Someone is behind merging the dimensions. So they must be powerful, right?

Dark Prince: BUT! They must also be able to travel between dimensions.

Ringo: Oh...?

Ringo: Someone who travels between dimensions?

Amitie: Do we know someone like that?

Dark Prince: He's laughing at you, beyond the clouds.

Dark Prince: It's too high for you to ever reach. Not in a million years.

Dark Prince: Alas, I'm afraid you'd need... a starship.

Tee: Good news! We got one of those!

Dark Prince: WHAT!? You've already got one!? When did that happen!?

Arle: Yep, and she's all fix up by now, I'm sure.

Dark Prince: Well then, in that case, you'll get there just fine. BUT ALAS! I cannot join you. My place is here, in this world.

Dark Prince: Someone must finish clearing all these Tetriminos. And someone must help rebuild... Even if it means all by his princely self...

Arle: Great! I'm sure you'll handle it. Let's go, everyone else!

Everyone: Right!

Carbuncle: Gugu~!

O: Pipi~!

Yoshi: Yoshi! (Okay!)

And with that, they all left as they were now heading back to the Suzuran Junior High.

(BGM Ended)

https://youtu.be/td-CfSEI8Rk

We then see Mario, Ringo, and the others finally made it to Suzuran Junior High as they were heading to the rooftop. Once they reach to the rooftop, Ringo said.

(BGM: Sad Moments to Wrap Around - Puyo Puyo Tetris)

Ringo: We're back at the crash site... And it looks like the Tetra's in good shape!

Tee: Wow... They actually fixed it up!

Luigi: Yeah, they sure did which they did a great job fixing it.

O: Pipipi!

Ai: *chuckle* Much of the thanks goes to my new friend, Risukuma, here.

Ai: He was instrumental in the repairs.

Risukuma: Bah, don't mention it. It's kind of ironic, when you think about it.

Risukuma: We became such close friends getting your ship ready... But that just means saying goodbye is even harder now.

Ai: That's true, but no matter where we travel among the stars... I'll never forget the fun we had!

Maguro: And I'll miss you, Ess! ⭐

Ess: *sigh* Tch! I'll miss you too. I mean... probably.

Ess: You were a big help fixing the Tetra!

Maguro: You mean it? ⭐ You'll... You'll... really miss me? ⭐

Ess: Hey, don't twist my words. I MIGHT miss you, but not for another week or so! Sheesh!

Jay: Ess n' Maguro, sittin' in a tree~!

Elle: Maguro n' Ess, sittin' in a tree~!

Jay: P~U~Y~O~I~N~G~!

Ess: That's the dumbest song I've ever heard, you two!

Maguro: Doesn't sound so horrible to me! ⭐

Zed: Captain, it is time for us to depart.

Tee: Right. Thank you, everyone.

Ringo: T-Take care, Tee.

Mario: Have a safe journey out there, Tee.

Tee: Ringo... Mario...

M/R/T: *sigh*

(BGM Ended)

Arle: Aren't we forgetting one small detail...?

Luigi: Oh, and what is that Arle?

A/A: You are NOT leaving us behind!

(BGM: In the end we all Laugh! - Puyo Puyo Tetris)

O: Pi-Pipipi!

Arle: But Tetriminos are still falling...

Arle: And there's still Puyos in the Constellation Zone. This mystery is still wide open, as far as I see it.

Ess: Oh my gosh, she's right! I thought our mission was all over!

Starlow: I guess we still got work to do.

Mario: Oh that's right. Man I totally forgot about it since I was to focusing on finding my arch-nemesis and his son.

Maguro: Sounds like it's just getting started... ⭐

Ringo: The Dark Prince said something interesting, for once.

Ringo: The culprit is someone who can travel between dimensions... I wonder...

Ringo: Tee, I'd like to go with and look for him. I have a feeling our part in this mission isn't over yet.

Mario: I'm-a coming too. And so are my team since you need all the help you can get.

L/T/Sl: Yeah!

Yoshi: Yoshi! (Yeah!)

Ringo: Is that alright?

Tee: You bet it is!

Ess: Let's get this sideshow on the road!

Ringo: Huh? Y-You're coming too?

Ess: Naturally. You expect me to sit around here all day?

Ringo: Well, then it's settled! Prepare to depart!

Tee: SS Tetra, to the stars!

Mario: Here we gooo!

(BGM Ended)

And so, they went inside the Starship Tetra as it started to hover up and flew off into the sky. Hoping that they'll find the culprit that's in the sky.

To Be Continued...

Will they be able to find and stop the culprit in time?

Stay tuned and find out.