There's Always Hope (A Super Paper Mario AU)

Interlude A: The New Minion

Inside Castle Bleck, all of the minions are gathered up in Bleck's meeting room. "Yeah, so, guys? Huddle up, 'K? We're just gonna have a quick new orientation. His name is DawkTrap, and he comes to us from one of our key competitors." "Can't say I'm impressed by the minion quality... It's no wonder you've been trounced up to now. You're like JUNIOR minions," DawkTrap remarked. "JUNIOR?! C'mere an' I'll introduce yeh to Fist Jr. an' his wee pal, Slappie!" O'Chunks became furious. "Gosh, DawkTrap, but didn't you get pretty spanked too? So maybe YOU'RE the junior!" DawkTrap scoffs. "Spanked, you say? Ho ho! I was scouting him, dear. He will be mine next time. Yes, he shall know the fury of the one and only DawkTrap! But enough about me... I need to do some research on the heroes..." DawkTrap leaves. "Though the man in red shall wield formidable powers, one shall stand against him. The man known as NinDawko shall use the Chaos Heart's power to bring darkness to all. Bleh heh heh heh heh... So it is written in the Dark Prognosticus," Count Bleck explained. 

"So what you're saying is... NinDawko is our minion-in-training, DawkTrap?" Dimentio inquired. O'Chunks stomps the ground. "Whut?! That makes as much sense as a beef an' broccoli sandwich!" "Calm yourself, O'Chunks. Make ready. Count Bleck is sending you on a new mission." "Ah, now THAT makes sense! It'll be me honor, Count! I, O'Chunks, swear to you... This hero's got a hot date with me feet! Chunks away!" O'Chunks leaves. 'My, aren't we hot blooded? Well, well... I suppose that's to be admired. Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got to be on my way as well. Ciao!" Dimentio leaves.

"So poor little Mimi doesn't get to be in on the fun? This stinks." Mimi leaves. "Yeah, I hate to seem like a whistle-blower here, but O'Chunks may not... Actually, even Dimentio, Mimi, AND DawkTrap may not be up to this... That hero's gonna collect the Pure Hearts and come here. He'll come for you..." "Bleh heh heh heh heh... All is according to plan, Count Bleck assures you.Nastasia gets an upset look on her face. "It's strange... Nobody ever, um, cherished the universe the way you once did... And yet, you've been made to destroy it..." Nastasia told. "That's quite enough...Nastasia," Count Bleck replied. "If I could...um, I..." "You'd what?" "If only I could have, y'know, been that girl... Things would have been different..." Bleck shakes his head. "She cannot be replaced. You cannot hope to do so, Nastasia." "Yeah, um, I'm very sorry. That just slipped out..." Bleck holds his hat over his eyes."To be sure... She is gone... Gone from all worlds, never to return..." Bleck leaves with the Dark Prognosticus. 

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"What... What are you thinking? There's no possible way... No one would allow it!" "If we can't be happy here, we must leave for a place that will accept our love." "But, Blumiere, is there such a place? Think... I can't bear to see you hurt again." "If our love has no home...let us spend our lives searching together!" "So I beg of you again... Timpani, marry me! I promise I will make you happy." "You...just won't give up, will you? Of all the crazy...stubborn...foolish men..." "Timpani, answer me, please!" "Blumiere, I love you. Take me away. Take me to a world where we can be happy."