Meanwhile with Count Bleck and Dimentio...

"... And that is how the ruffians managed to best me. They are strong for sure. Dare I say, they may be strong enough to defy the prophecy!" Dimentio just finished his story about his battle.

Bleck puts his hand over his chin. "Spare Count Bleck your theatrics. The Light Prognosticus is False. The Dark Prognosticus holds the answer in eliminating heroes that rise to stop us..." Count Bleck said.

"Oh my. That's the first time that information delved into my ears. Do tell." Dimentio said interested. "Bleh heh heh heh heh... In due time, Dimentio, in due time." Bleck responsed.

"Oh Nastasia, it's time we send "her" on these pests..." Count Bleck ordered Nastasia. "Yeah, um, I can take care of that for you, Count." Nastasia replied.

"Lovely, explained Count Bleck. Return to your posts, my dear minions!" Count Bleck ordered. "As you command! HAIL BLECK!" The minions shouted. O'Chunks, Mimi and Dimentio left.

Nastasia had a troubled expression on her face. "Um..." She started to speak. "Does something trouble you, Nastasia?" Count Bleck asked. "Yeah, Count... You know, there's still time... you can change your mind..." Nastasia spoke up.

"That is enough, Nastasia. We've already come this far, so we shall forge on! But you needed't stay by Count Bleck's side. You can depart with my blessing!" Count Bleck said to her.

"Um, no, my Count. I won't be doing that. My life is already sworn to you. Yeah, it's belonged to you since the day you saved me... I'll be sticking it out with you until my game ends, 'K?" She asked. "If that pleases you." Count Bleck said, leaving with the Dark Prognosticus and then Nastasia leaves as well.

"My my my! How interesting! The count and Nastasia have SUCH interesting conversations." A voice called, Dimentio appeared. "Mm... Just what is he playing at? Oh well. I'll let him worry about that. I have my own little, 'projects' to see through." Dimentio chuckled.

"Timpani, why? Why do you avoid me? "

"Ow... Ow! Unhand me!"

"Huh? You're crying! Why? Timpani, you must tell me what has happened!"

"It nothing... Don't worry about it... Just forget it.."

"Oh no... Timpani, is my father behind this?"

"I'm... I'm just an ordinary girl. No matter how much I love you, we must part."

"Timpani... I..."

"This is good-bye, Blumiere. There no other choice. This is our fate..."

Soon, Mario and the others headed out the door.

"That was... a little weird for a while, but it seems that have gotten through it Okay..." Peach replied.

"I'm so sorry... It was my fault... But then... Thank you so much." Tippi replied. "Don't blame yourself, blame Francis." Peach said. "Luigi was having this feeling back in the tree..." Mario said. "Yeah. Don't worry about it. It turned out ok in the end. Just like it'll turn out ok once we save Lianna." Luigi replied.

Bowser rolled his eyes. "Please. You wanna know how you can thank me bug face? Just stay out of my way." Bowser grunted. Mario nodded. They then realized there were four of them. "Say, come of it Bowser, could you be our fourth hero? And Luigi the third?" Peach asked.

"Ho friends!" Merlon approached them. "I have been waiting for you young heroes. Did you succeed in finding the next pure heart?" Merlon asked. "I suppose we did..." Tippi said. Mario explained where the Pure Heart came from. "Intriguing... So when you saved Tippi, the pure heart appeared? Interesting... I think that castle was once a dwelling of my ancestors. I read about it in the Light Prognosticus. The seal could only be broken by a strong level of love and trust." Merlon said.

"So you think that because of Tippi began to trust us that we found this Pure Heart? That's amazing." Peach said happily.

"And now there are four heroes! Ho ho! I know not of the last one, but continue searching friends." Merlon replied. "Oh please, you don't need anyone else. Just leave it to me. Any problem we come across, I'll Bowserize it!" Bowser shouted. "I welcome you Mr Bowser. May your strength protect-" Merlon started, but stopped.

The world began to shake once again. The all flair their arms again, with Mario and Peach snickering about Bowser's arms. "Oh ho... It seems the void has grown. Time is short!" Merlon called out. Tippi looked upward. "We have to keep going. We need to find the next Heart Pillar." Tippi replied.

Mario and company soon found the next Heart Pillar and placed the Green Heart in. A green door appeared by the other doors. They then quickly stocked up on a few items and then headed out. They entered into the door, venturing into the next world.