(The episode begins inside the Death Egg. Dr. Eggman is seen inside as Master Mind and Bowser enter.)

Master Mind: Eggman, we have come for an update on how my plans are going. Have you any news for us?

Dr. Eggman: I have lots of good news. First, my robots have taken the Master Emerald into their possession, along with a few more test subjects. This is sure to give a boost to your power.

Master Mind: Excellent work, doctor.

Bowser: What about the Shadow Crystal? Have we found that miserable toad?

Dr. Eggman: Well, we are still working on that, but I have found what I believe to be another shard of the Shadow Crystal. I have sent Ganondorf and his army there to extract it.

Master Mind: Very thorough, doctor. I must say, you are impressing me with your capabilities.

Dr. Eggman: Thank you, sir. I have become very dedicated towards this project of yours.

Bowser: Master Mind, what was it like inside of the Shadow Crystal?

Master Mind: Inside the Shadow Crystal? (We cut to Master Mind surrounded by darkness.) It was empty, dark. Nothing but me and my thoughts for years, decades. Every day inside there was like living in my own purgatory. My anger grew with every waking second, until a small portion of my power returned. The stars that made it are cruel. (We return to the Death Egg.)

Dr. Eggman: What a horrible fate.

Bowser: And what do we do when we collect all of the shards?

Master Mind: We do to these heroes what they did to me. We trap them inside as I take control of this world. And when all is said and done, they will be no more.

Bowser: What do you mean?

Master Mind: You mustn't worry about that for now. One step at a time. For now, we must check on our princess prisoner. Don't let me down, doctor. (Master Mind creates a portal and he and Bowser step through it.)

(We cut to a more Asian looking area with pagodas and a large temple in the distance. Ganondorf is seen looking off into the distance at it.)

Ganondorf: So, that's where the next shard is held at. This will be an easy test of my strength, and then this world will be under control by Master Mind with me at his side. (Ganondorf smiles slyly.) Yes, both of us, for now... (He begins laughing as the camera zooms out.)

End of Episode