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Part 3: Seven Star Spirits Save Slain Savior

"Remember, a life-shroom is your insurance against disaster!" — A Shop-Keeper





: So, while Mario laid broken on the ground, something very lucky happened. It seems that Bowser's seal on the seven Star Sprirts was not as strong as he thought...

























: Even with the power of the Seven Spirits, Mario may not have made it if he did not land in this friendly village.





: Oh... Who could that be?



: It couldn't be, could it? The real Mario?

: Hey! Hey! Wake Up! C'mon!! Up and at 'em!!

: Oh no! He won't wake up!

: Oh, oh, what am I gonna do!?



: It seems that the hero of the kingdom is being looked after. Time to watch and wait...

: The family and the Toad in the village carried him to the Toad House. It was there Eldstar spoke with Mario.



: I am Eldstar, a Star Spirit. I have something very important to tell you. It concerns the princess, and all of the Mushroom Kingdom.
: But sadly, I haven't the strength to explain in full here...
: Mario, I need to have you come to Shooting Star Summit. Please... Mario... We Star Spirits will be waiting for you... at the summit...






: I'm so happy to see you awake!
: You haven't opened your eyes for days and days! Everyone's been worried sick!
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: This place? This is Goomba Village. It's a tiny village that's just west of Toad Town. The only residents are me and a single family of Goombas. They are just the nicest folks you'll ever meet.
: They're the ones who found you unconscious in the forest and carried you here to get better.



: Huh? A Star with a mustache? You're saying a star told you to go to Shooting Star Summit? No, I saw nothing like that. I'm sure that I didn't see anyone come in or out of this house.

: I wonder, Mario... Maybe you just had a dream?



: Although, maybe not... It could have been some sort of message from a Star Spirit. They live in Star Haven. Shooting Star Summit is the nearest place to Star Haven, so that would make sense. Who knows? In any case, I'm glad to see you've recovered.
: I know the Goombas would be happy if you paid them a visit.

: Mario, feeling strong took a first look at the small Village...