Paper Mario Color Splash Recut- Act 2 (SPOILERS FOR CHAPTERS 5-6 OF REAL GAME)

NOTE 5: ...wow, I wasn't expecting THAT to happen! When we were at the castle, this huge light appeared in the sky! Everyone got sucked in- or out, I think. I accidentally dropped Shroomy, who got buried under all the rubble- but I found someone even better than him! Another ME! And it turned out he wanted a friend, too! We almost burned the way home, but...we wussed out. Besides, now that Shroomy's here, me and my double had something to come back to!

...or, he would have, if the Mario jerks didn't ruin everything again! They beat us so badly, we fell asleep! I think our dads were mad at those Lame-io Bros. before we passed out, so at least they care. But when I woke up...I was back in Peach's Castle again. My double- I need to see him again! But how'll I get back to the other world?

NOTE 6: Shroomy says he can help me with getting back. He just needs the Sticker Comet and the Royal Stickers to make my wish come true. He heard it'll be passing right over Prism Island, where I sent those losers, the Koopalings!

We'll go there next month, after Pops gets better. Shroomy says he has no clue how to cure Pops. All he says is it's gotta be air from the underground...whatever that means.

NOTE 7: Shroomy's been helping me more and more lately. With him by my side, we threw those stupid Grand Paint Stars far from Port Prisma! The two of us laughed about it after, despite the lame clown Pops sent trying to ruin the mood.

Shroomy recommended a place in the desert for some of the Snifits. He warned me against using the black paint, leading me to give Ludwig-stein an earful. Shroomy says he'll get rid of the black paint later, but he says we can still use the unmixed stuff to cause trouble. Actually, Shroomy tends to get mad whenever black paint is brought up. Uh, buddy? It's just paint.

NOTE 8 (the newest one): We just got word that our trial with the containment device kind of worked! It kept a Sticker Fairy in place without scattering her everywhere. However, that crazy Vellbex woman failed to defeat Mario! I would've at least liked it if they brought each other down!

Whatever. After we show off our weapon in Port Prisma and get Shroomy his Sticker Comet- plus some rare stickers for me- we're off to Redpepper Volcano! Shroomy says there's something there he needs to complete his plan! Other me, here I come!

+Regardless of whether or not all the notes are read...
NYA: This Shroomsday, or "Shroomy"...he was using Bowser Junior all along.
HUEY: I should've known something was slightly out of place when Bowser Junior managed to knock the Grand Paint Stars out of Port Prisma- he had help!
LOUIS: Hmmm...the big pignon wanted to head to Redpepper Volcano after everything that happened in Port Prisma. Something's not correcto there.
EDWIN: What's not to get, Louis? Shroomsday was gonna lure Junior there, grab him out of his Clown Car, and throw him into the lava.
LOUIS: That's the thing, little compagno...if big purple was planning this, he wouldn't have swatted Junior away like a house fly irritante.
EVERYONE: !
EDWIN: You're right. But if tha's true...what's Shroomsday looking for at the volcano?
NYA: We must find out for ourselves.

ARTIFACTS
Noki Bottle Opener

Slots: 2
Effect: Mario regains 8 Red Paint and 8 Yellow Paint at the start of every turn.
 
MARMALADE VALLEY III
STORY

+When Mario and co. talk to the Memphawk boy near the log lift...
MEMPHAWK BOY: Mario, Louis, you’re not gonna believe this! The Draggadon fossil came to life and flew away! I’m no professor, but I didn’t think fossils could do that! Maybe you should talk to Orion about this...

CHATEAU CHANTERELLE IV
STORY

+Upon reuniting with Orion...
ORION: Mario, Louis! I heard you both witnessed an incredible event at the dig site! It appears our King’s Grand Paint Star somehow revitalized the Draggadon fossil with paint. I knew His Majesty created some wonderful things in his era, but I didn’t imagine it went as far as reviving the island’s protector. If you want my advice, you should seek Draggadon at his home. And knowing Draggadon, he’s probably returned to Redpepper Volcano- his ancient nest.
LOUIS: Redpepper Volcano? But Shroomsday’s looking for something there, too. He’s probably already told Aace about it at this point.
ORION: ...
LOUIS: Papa? You alright?
ORION: I think I know what they’re looking for at the volcano. After the Blight King went missing, control of Prism Island was finally handed down to the successor to the throne. Unfortunately, this successor was too young to be trusted with this responsibility. Even worse- some evidence on the statue suggests the King’s kid became very different, due to the Queen’s corruption. In fact, due to the kid’s newfound malice, they were the last ruler of Prism Island. The locals, they- they- they used the power of the Grand Paint Stars to defeat the kid, sealing them in a tomb.
Orion looks down.
ORION: My ancestors should have done more to make the child feel like a respected adult. Freedom is everyone’s right, whether they’re “bad” or “good”. *Sigh* Just-just head to Redpepper Volcano. You’ll find more answers there. Good luck, Mario and Louis. And thanks for your help at the Coliseum.
 
PORT PRISMA CHAPTER 6- II
STORY

+Almost all members of Rescue Squad except a few are at the HQ. The ones here before any rescuing this chapter are combined into four models, to make loading easier.
RED: Michelle, Staupp, Vinn, Leelee
BLUE: Wrodes, Kanviss
YELLOW: Jonny, Armstrong, Veronica
GREEN: Suga T, Clara T, Whittik T, Beeyew T.
PURPLE: No-one...
+When Mario and co. arrive at the HQ...
SQUAD CAPTAIN/LEBLAANC: Mario, Kidd...I should at least partly explain myself. I made a pact with Aace and the Musketeers. I promised Rescue Squad would stay out of the Musketeers’ way and even “massage” situations in the Musketeers’ favor. In exchange, they’d have to make sure no-one got seriously hurt during their own crusades. Plus, uh...
KIDD: Go on, Leblaanc.
LEBLAANC: ...OK, I’m not completely ready to tell the whole story! But...I can tell you I’m not happy at Aace’s choice of alliances. So I’m calling every available Rescue Squad member here, to prepare for an invasion of the Musketeers’ HQ in the woods! Some members are licking their wounds up at the volcano. And then there’s Purple Rescue Squad...If you see any stray members or leaders, tell them the Squad Captain is calling for them.
+As Mario leaves (or re-enters) Rescue Squad HQ, Merluvlee exits the Mawk & Pawk Dojo.
MERLUVLEE: Mario...I expected your arrival.
NYA: You...you are the one who was guarding the Royal Stickers, am I correct?
MERLUVLEE: Yes- I was the Sticker Comet for a long time. I was also one of the King’s advisors, over one thousand years ago. I am called- Merluvlee.
EDWIN: Merluvlee...why’d you become the Sticker Comet? And why was Shroomsday so interested in finding you?
MERLUVLEE: If you wish to learn, come see me at the docks. Knowing the past is important. That said, if you believe you’ll learn with the coming battles, you should head to Redpepper Volcano immediately.

+If Mario and co. decide to take Merluvlee up on her offer and head to the docks...
MERLUVLEE: This is usually a very long story. Which part would you like to hear?
+Mario is rewarded cards the first time he listens to a story.
PART 1
“It all began after an incident with the King and Queen’s child. Several players from alternate dimensions came from far and wide to capture the power the young ruler possessed. Very soon, a great battle followed, shattering many planets. The King and Queen summoned their strongest warriors, fighting tooth and nail for their daughter. During the battle, one of the Royal Pets and many of the Vellbex’s games ended. After repelling every opponent away, the Queen used the chance to strike a powerful blow upon the King. She then banished the King into one of the defeated’s dimension.”
“Though the battle ended, the nightmare had just begun for Prism Island. For the Queen corrupted both her child and the Royal Pet she created to keep the youth company- the one who you know as Shroomsday. I tried to reason with those poor souls, and so did Aace. Unfortunately, the Queen taught her child all the wrong things in ruling an island. Such as destroying what wasn’t desired, ignoring your subject’s pleas, and an all-around lack of responsibility or care.”
2 CRIMSON SYRUPS, 1 BLUE SYRUP, 1 YELLOW SYRUP

MERLUVLEE: And that is all for now. Once you’ve found a way deeper into the Sacred Forest, I will tell you more of the story.
 
REDPEPPER VOLCANO II
GAMEPLAY

+Draggadon moves a little slower when chasing Mario and co. back to the entrance. This is to accommodate the earlier changes to the platforms involving Louis.
+The bridges across the magma rivers in the second room are blocked with SoundStones. This requires Marirana to bring the beat.
+The second room’s cliffs are slightly bigger, meaning it’s not sidling only anymore.
++Some platforms are missing, requiring Louis.
++The lava at the bottom of the room rises and falls every 5 seconds. Kidd’s speed can help circumvent the reduced time limit, though.
+The third room also has SoundStones for Marirana to jam down on.

OLD ENEMIES
Spike Top
Fire Bro
Dry Bones
Fuzzy
Yellow Fuzzy
Green Fuzzy
Carrishroom
Monstroom

NEW ENEMIES
Ember
(formerly Lava Bubble)
HP: 22
ATK: 14 (burn)
DEF: 0 (fiery body)
MARK: None

POLLINATOR FLOWERS
Magma rivers- Red
Second Draggadon room docking area- Purple
Cliff room near-bottom- Monochrome

STORY
+At the entrance to the volcano...
??????: Mario! Huey!
Mario and friends turn around. Sure enough, Kersti arrives.
KERSTI: I finally found you guys! What happened in Port Prisma?! Where’s Ellshe?!
Upon seeing Kidd, Kersti becomes angry.
KERSTI: AND WHY’S THIS FLOOZY WITH YOU?! THIS JERK KIDNAPPED MY FRIEND!
HUEY: Kidd? You know what to say...
KIDD: Kersti, I’m...so sorry about what I did to your friend. I never meant for things to escalate so far-!
KERSTI: “You’re sorry...?” ...! WHAT’D YOU DO TO MY BFF?!
HUEY: Kersti, chill! Well, as much as you can, since we’re in a volcano. But seriously, Kidd realized what she did was wrong, and helped us get Ellshe back from Larry Koopa! Without Kidd, we wouldn’t have been able to get the Grand Paint Star and healed your friend!
KERSTI: ...oh. Well, uh, thanks for fixing the problem you caused, Kidd. I guess. Where’s Ellshe, then?
HUEY: She’s, uh, taking a walk around the island! She seemed a little...out of it...but she’s looking for you, Kitanu and Nabana!
KERSTI: That’s a relief! And fairies don’t walk, Huey- you’re such a goofball like that!
HUEY: Hehehe, I, uh, can’t imagine where that slip-up came up...
KERSTI: Then I know what I’m doing next- I’ll go look for Ellshe, while you all explore this volcano. I don’t think a proper lady like me should be in volcanos, to be honest. There’s just something I don’t like about them...
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Kersti flies off.
KIDD: Why didn’t you tell her...?
HUEY: She should learn for herself what Ellshe’s turned into. About Shroomsday. And especially about the Sticker Comet.
KIDD: You know, before you guys gave me hope, I would’ve been onboard keeping secrets from people. But now...I hate we’re lying to her.
Mario and Kidd walk further into the volcano. Huey, however, sadly lingers behind...
HUEY: I hate it too, Kidd. (quietly) And Kersti’s not the only one I’m keeping secrets from...
Huey flies after Mario and Kidd.
After Huey leaves, Aace appears from thin air.
AACE: That can’t be right...
Aace then looks shocked.
AACE: ...unless!
Aace flies out of the volcano in a hurry.
 
+When Mario and co. enter the original final room, Draggadon emerges from the magma!
HUEY: DA-DA-DA-DA-DA-DA....DRAGGADON!
EDWIN: Eichi-WAWA, this guy’s HUGE! I don’t wanna get on his bad side!
HUEY: It’s OK, Edwin! Luckily, I speak a little Draggadon. But I haven’t used it since workshop days. Ahem...
Huey turns to Draggadon.
HUEY: HEY! DRAGGADON! I AM HUEY. THIS IS MARIO AND EDWIN. WE ARE ALL FRIENDS. HOW ARE YOU DOING? SURE IS HOT IN HERE, RIGHT?
DRAGGADON: YOU. BUCKET. YOUR RED FRIEND. IS HE WITH SHROOMSDAY?
HUEY: NO, HE IS NOT. MARIO IS STANDING RIGHT HERE. SHROOMSDAY IS FIGHTING A BIG SQUARE GUY.
DRAGGADON: YOU LIE. I SMELL THAT DISGUSTING CREATURE UPON HIS CLOTHES! RAAAAARGH!
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Draggadon starts charging a fire attack.
EDWIN: Uh, Huey? I think that’s bad for us...
HUEY: But I’m not lying! Right?
Mario nods.
DRAGGADON: THEN YOU ADMIT IT!
Draggadon breathes fire upon the platform. He then chases Mario and co.
+After dropping the Lanky Basin on Draggadon’s noggin and creating a huge bump...
EDWIN: OUCH! That’s gotta hurt.
HUEY: We were just trying to calm him down...but now I feel guilty.
EDWIN: Why did he think Mario was with Shroomsday?
HUEY: All I can think of is maybe big purple was the one who reduced Draggadon to a fossil...? Ah, working theories. What would life be like without you?
Upon climbing upon Draggadon...
DRAGGADON: WHICH WAY IS GREEN...?
EDWIN: He’s really out of it, Huey! He’s not moving at all.
HUEY: Hmmm...You know, if we could find something to lead him, maybe we could, like, RIDE him around!
EDWIN: *sniffsniffsniff* Wait, I think I kept some food from the Fort on me. It could take Draggadon’s nose away from whatever he’s sniffing on Mario.
FISHING POLE ACTIVE!
MAGMA BURGER ACTIVE!
Draggadon somewhat comes out of his stroke.
EDWIN: You are BEAST, Mario! I can’t believe we snagged a pet Draggadon!
HUEY: Man, he’s really focused on that Magma Burger. I bet he’d take us anywhere right now.

+The Blue Snifits are changed to Boosketeers. Also, due to the changes in the story, their dialogue follows suit.
BOOSKETEER: That’s most vexing! Lord Pitholl’s findings claimed IT was here! Might we have missed it?
BOO: We’d better hurry up, too, if we’re to take care of that problem facing the island...

+When Mario reaches the top docking area of the third room...
BLUE SNIFIT: No! My specially trained Fire Bros.! What have you done to them!? Oh man...I’ll never stop Mario or those Musketeers at this rate.
A Hammer Bro. peeks in.
[Rest of cutscene and battle plays as usual]
+If Mario talks to the Blue Snifit after the Hammer Bro.’s guffaw...
BLUE SNIFIT: Man, would it have killed Morton to hire at least one minion with a good throwing arm?
 
+Instead of a Red Rescue Squad member, Mario finally meets up with three members of Purple Rescue Squad [ http://i.imgur.com/qguDTD0.png ].
PURPLE PIANTA GUY: Wait, stop. Someone give this Pianta cat and his posse a hand.
PURPLE BRUSTACH WOMAN: And could someone get this bird a cold tea?
PURPLE PIANTA BOY: And this snail wants a cookie.
+After rescuing the Purple Pianta Guy...
PURPLE PIANTA GUY: Mario. Riding Draggadon. These volcanic fumes, maaaan.
PURPLE BRUSTACHE WOMAN: I get the feeling, cat. First, Kidd throws us into the volcano when we didn’t go crazy.
PURPLE PIANTA BOY: Then I’m sure Draggadon ate us, unsalted. Good to know I was just as crazy.
PURPLE PIANTA MAN: Unless this is a fever dream. Or the Underwhere.
KIDD: No- you’re wide awake, Ombra. I was the crazy one. I’m sorry about what I did to you and the others.
PURPLE PIANTA BOY: Philosophical, Captain mamma goat. Just give this sliding snail a ride out of this volcano.
PURPLE PIANTA GUY/OMBRA: My slug Uva’s right, Captain. I’m too out of it to hold a grudge.
PURPLE BRUSTACHE WOMAN: You’re too out of it for anything, Ombra.
OMBRA: Aw, come on, Stency bird!
+After doing so...
UVA: What a day. Nearly eaten by a Draggadon, then saved by the very same Draggadon.
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STENCY: The Captain finally leaves the cuckoo’s nest. AND we met Mario.
OMBRA: I’ll be reminding Uva and telling my other cubs about this day for sure.
Ombra salutes.
OMBRA: Ombra, Uva and Stency of Purple Rescue Squad, mellowed out for duty. Since you’re handling things with Mario, Captain, we’ll go wait at Port Prisma HQ until this panther’s needed.
Ombra, Uva and Stency runs off.
KIDD: Well- that went alright, all things considered! Now let’s move it through this volcano!
HUEY: Hmm...
KIDD: What is it, Huey?
HUEY: Usually, there’s five members per Rescue Squad. But altogether, I only count four Purple. And Stency just said you only tossed her and the other two in. So- where’s number five?
Kidd becomes depressed.
KIDD: .........
HUEY: ...never mind, then. Maybe you can tell us another time.
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+Upon docking at the Red Mini-Paint Star area, Draggadon looks happy.
EDWIN: What a way to travel. That was exhilarating! And look...a Mini Paint Star!
HUEY: All right, why don’t you give the poor guy his Magma Burger? He’s done enough for us today.
Mario gives Draggadon the burger. [There’s no choice this time].
HUEY: DRAGGADON! THANK YOU FOR THE RIDE. PLEASE ENJOY YOUR TASTY BURGER.
Mario throws Draggadon the burger. He happily eats it.
DRAGGADON: THAT BURGER TASTED GOOD. EVEN WITH THAT HORRIBLE MUSHROOM STENCH, I NO LONGER THINK YOU ARE WICKED. WHAT BRINGS YOU TO THIS VOLCANO?
HUEY: WE THINK THE MUSKETEERS ARE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING HERE. WOULD YOU KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THAT?
DRAGGADON: I DO NOT. THERE WAS NOTHING ELSE IN MY VOLCANO BEFORE SHE REDUCED ME TO BONES.
As Draggadon dives into the lava...
DRAGGADON: BUT SHE MIGHT KNOW. SHADHEMA- FIND HER, AND YOU’LL FIND YOUR ANSWER.
HUEY: THANKS FOR THE TIP, DRAGGADON. WE LOVE YOU. BYE.
After Draggadon leaves...
Huey and Edwin both think.
HUEY, EDWIN: “Shadhema”?
 
REDPEPPER CRATER
GAMEPLAY

+The pit with two moving lava platforms is missing its left one, requiring Louis’ Memphawk Jump.
+The pit after that is similarly missing half its platforms. Coins are moved onto the still-existing platforms.
+In the third room, all the platforms after the first one are gone. Instead, there’s a series of poles requiring Edwin to navigate. However, there’s the danger of the Embers to consider while navigating the poles.
+Take a wild guess what’s missing in the first room featuring the Fire Bro. And guess whose jumping ability is needed to circumvent this in the Cut-Out Zone.

OLD ENEMIES
Ember
Fire Bro.
Cleft (replaces Bob-ombs)
Spike Top
Carrishroom (replaces the Piranha Plants)
Monstroom
Dry Bones

NEW ENEMIES
Steel Cleft
(RECUT ENEMY)- i.imgur.com/5p2qKuP.png
HP: 31
ATK: 24 (charge attack), steel-flex (powers up next attack by 16)
DEF: 7 (spiked)
MARK: None
QUOTE 1: This heat can’t wear me down!
QUOTE 2: Feel the steel, pal!
QUOTE 3: I’ll iron out your existence!
QUOTE 4: Let’s get a beat up in here!
QUOTE 5 (if it successfully hits Mario): Yeah, how do you like that kind of metal, red?!
QUOTE 6 (near defeat): I think I can actually feel my spikes...

POLLINATOR FLOWERS
Second room pre-polls- Orange
Ex-cliff room- Red
Lava wave room- Monochrome
 
STORY
+When Mario and co. approach the lava rock...
YELLOW MALE TOAD: Ah, Mario and his crew! Maybe you can all help me out with something. I work at the Tangerino Grill, and we’ve got this huge block of ice taking up space in our freezer. Shaek T asked me to come here to find something to melt the ice, but I can’t jump that high. Got any pointers for me? I’ve never been any good at jumping.
LOUIS: Little pginon, Gonzales and me are some of the best jumpers on the island! We could go pro if we wanted. So we’ll find one of the King’s fiery Artifacts and deliver it to the Tangerino Grill.
YELLOW MALE TOAD: Wow, really?! Thanks a bunch! I’m still on the clock, so I’m gonna go take a nap somewhere and rack up some overtime pay!
The Yellow Toad runs and jumps really high for joy.
LOUIS: I thought he said he couldn’t jump...

+When Mario and co. enter the back room...
???????: Halt. Up ahead is the resting prison of Prism Island’s ruler- Shadhema. Swag.
???????: Stand aside while we appropriate it for Aace. Or you will be pecked.
Pitholl and Cucleer arrive on the scene.
EDWIN: Of course they’d be here. Why wouldn’t they be here? Look, guys- you inhaled the fumes at Fortune Island, so why do you think you’ll beat us now?
PITHOLL(?): That is enough, you rotound puny Slurple. Move aside, while we finally procure the coffin. Swag.
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CUCLEER(?): Do not stand in the way of her revival. Or you will pay with your beings.
EDWIN: ...uh, you two OK? Your eyes seem a little...glowy today. And I know it’s not the magma.
PITHOLL: We are perfectly fine, Slurple. The color of our eyes is none of your concern. Swag.
CUCLEER: Only one thing happened on our way here- we were delayed by Red Paratroopas and that “Leston” creature. He will join his siblings soon enough, though.
LOUIS: ...SHROOMSDAY!
“CUCLEER”: That is true. It takes a bird to notice what’s not a bird. But this is still irritating.
“PITHOLL”: And for that, you will be buried in this volcano, as we were under Pastelora long ago. It will be “fabulous”.
Pitholl and Cucleer point their sabers at Mario and co.
“PITHOLL”: Swag.

MINIBOSS TIME! “PITHOLL” AND “CUCLEER”
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“Pitholl”
HP: 190
ATK: 18 (solo attack), 24 (duo attack part 1- slash then throw follow up), blade charge (charges Pitholl’s next attack by 3), 40 (downward sword slam- can only use while being carried), 36 (tropical slash- only used after Cucleer is KO’d)
DEF: 0
MARK: Musketeer
QUOTE 1: We are far beyond most of the other Musketeers. Swag.
QUOTE 2 (if Edwin is out): You will not escape us this time, rotund puny Slurple.
QUOTE 3: Do not stand in our way.
QUOTE 4: It is your turn. Hurry up. Swag.
QUOTE 5 (after duo attack): How did you like our vessels’ combined technique?
QUOTE 6 (near-defeat): Your strength exceeds what we expected.
QUOTE 7 (if Cucleer is defeated first): You think your battle is easier with only one opponent. You are wrong. Swag.

“Cucleer”
HP: 110
ATK: 6x2 (solo attack), 6x3 (duo attack part 2- mirage slash), carry (carries Pitholl into the air, allowing both to dodge ground attacks), 12 x 3 (burning mirage slash- only used after Pitholl is KO’d)
DEF: 0
MARK: Musketeer
QUOTE 1: Behind this smiling face is a controlled bird.
QUOTE 2: I’ve tamed the most ferocious flyer in the Musketeers.
QUOTE 3: Get in our way- you will be pecked.
QUOTE 4: We expected more manners than leaving in the middle of battle.
QUOTE 5 (after duo attack): These two vessels have just started.
QUOTE 6 (near-defeat): I overestimated this bird’s worth.
QUOTE 7 (if Pitholl is defeated): The tree is chopped again. But the bird will be reborn in flames.