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Smg3 sighs as he sits on his bed in the rundown Starbucks in the Internet Graveyard. He had so much to do yet so little time. To think that in 4 years the world would end. He remembered it vividly.

How were they supposed to know that Peach would destroy them all? They never saw it coming. She just arrived with the keyboard that possessed Smg4 and destroyed everything. It was by some miracle that he arrived in the past about a week or so after Smg4 destroyed his studio. The day after the play he had to be specific.

Yeah… not exactly the best time to arrive in the past. Especially since Smg4 still thinks he's out for revenge.

He managed to get the youtube remote and travel to the internet graveyard. It's funny how easy it was to steal it this time. And no declarations of destroying Smg4 this time. Now skip a couple of weeks and he's sitting on his bed here in the Internet Graveyard.

Great. Awesome. Damn, getting Smg4 and the others to trust him again will be a bitch. And… wait.

Shit. He has to make sure Melony exists again! How the fuck is he supposed to do that?!

Use meme energy or something? He'll have to ask the elder memes about that because Melony must exist for his plans to work. And he has to get his hands on the USB drives to fight Smg0 and Niles… unless he somehow manages to talk Niles out of destroying their world. Put that therapy degree to good use.

He can't go to Smg4 about this because Smg4 wouldn't believe nor trust him. Mario might, but Mario would run his mouth to Smg4 or Meggy and then shit would go south fast.

No. Smg3 had to do this alone. Maybe with a little help if he manages to bring Melony to existence soon. The Anti cast might help but Smg3 doesn't know how to get them to believe he's really from the future. Maybe his USB drive could help with that? If all else fails, Melony could help convince them.

Smg3 gets out of bed and heads for the elder memes. He needs to figure out the Melony problem soon. And the first step in doing so is talking to the original memes who have retired now that Smg3 is here. They usually have answers for everything.

Smg3 heads for the springs where they are located. Thankfully, after an hour-long talk, they do have a solution for a few of his problems. Apparently, meme energy would turn Melony human if done right. And also, she might retain some of her memories of the previous timeline over time!

He can use a rock hidden in a cave in the internet graveyard to restore the memories of the anti-cast. Though he is warned that they will remember the pain of their deaths when the future world had ended. But Smg3 thinks they deserve to know what's going on so they can help save the world.
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Smg4 was pacing around in the castle, pulling at his hair. Meggy and Mario were nearby watching him from the couch. He had been pacing for the past few hours.

Meggy was getting annoyed with Smg4’s pacing and yelled at him in her squid voice (she doesn't speak english yet, remember?) “Would you quit pacing?! You’ve been doing that for the past 2 hours!”

Smg4 stopped and sighed. “I’m sorry Meggy, but it's been a few weeks and Smg3 has been really quiet. He basically swore revenge for me destroying his studio. Who knows what he’s up to?! And then there's the fact he has the Youtube Remote! What if he tries to delete my channel?! Or worse, me?! Just waiting for him to show up is driving me crazy!”

“Maybe he forgot?” Mario says, like an idiot.

“Yeah sure, Mario. Because me ruining his shot at having a non-criminal career is forgettable.” Smg4 scoffed.

“Alright, so Smg3 is angry at you. So what? We don’t know when he will strike, so just relax until he does. Stressing out will just make you tired and weak when he does strike.” Meggy points out.

“I know, it's just killing me to not know what he is up to.” Smg4 sighed in defeat. “Did any of the others from the remote heist say anything?”

“No.” Mario replied.

“Great. So, we really know nothing.” Smg4 groaned.

Smg4 goes to his room to work on a video. Maybe if he works, he’ll be too distracted to worry about Smg3’s plans.

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Back in the internet graveyard, Smg3 was slowly lowering Melony the watermelon on a platform into a meme powered pond. The elder memes said this pond was strong enough to turn her human, so he was going to attempt it.

As soon as Melony was submerged in the water, steam rose into the air. A few seconds later, Melony’s head breaches the surface as she takes her first gasp of air as a human. Smg3 helps her out of the water and gives her a towel.

Melony looks around confused before asking “Smg3…? What… where? What happened?”

Smg3 looked hopeful. Did Melony remember the previous timeline? “What do you remember, Melony?”

“I… I can't remember much. Why can't I remember? I remember other people. I think they were my friends? But… destruction. SMG0! Niles! The princess with the keyboard. I… I died.” Melony gasps. “How am I alive?!”

“Melony… I need you to take a deep breath and calm down.” Smg3 says. “We’re in 2020, and everyone else doesn't remember you. Your memories might come back over time, but you need to understand that everyone else died in 2024. We’re trying to stop the future from happening. Everyone thinks I’m evil still so they might not like you since you are with me and the anti-cast.”

Melony pulled the towel tighter around her. “So… everything is different? No one remembers me? Wait… Axol! What about him! I remember he dies in about a year, right? We have to save him!”

Smg3 sighs. “We can try, but don't expect your relationship with him to be the same. As soon as he and the others find out you are in the anti-cast they will be distrustful towards you.”

Melony frowns. “Yeah… you technically being my dad probably doesn't help, does it?”

Smg3 is thrown off guard by that statement. “Wait… crap, I am technically your dad, aren't i? Why didn't I ever acknowledge that?”

Melony laughs sadly. “Yeah… we did miss out on that father daughter bonding, huh?”

Smg3 suddenly remembers something. “Say, the elder memes mentioned there’s a rock around here that can restore anyone’s memories of the original timeline.”

“Really? You think that would help me?” Melony asked hopefully.

“I mean, it should work.” Smg3 shrugged.

Melony leaps forward and hugs Smg3. “Thanks, Dad.”

Smg3 awkwardly replies, “You’re welcome…”

Melony lets go of Smg3 and cheers “Well, lets go!”
So off they went to a cave where the rock was sitting on a pedestal. Meloy slowly approached it to pick it up. Almost immediately after she touches it, her whole life flashes before her eyes. Everything. All at once. She was trapped in a glass case of emotions.

Melony lets go of the rock gasping. Her eyes have tears, and she looks sad yet relieved. “The future really is messed up.”

“You want to stop all the bad events, don't you?” Smg3 mused.

“Poor Smg4 and Meggy! The future really messed with them in 2023.” Melony cried.

“Don't forget Mario and Tari. they had to watch as they suffered.” Smg3 points out.

Melony sniffed as she picked up the rock and gave it to Smg3. “Are we restoring anyone else’s memories?”

Smg3 nods. “Yeah… just the anticast- oh, and Susan as well. Might help if she doesn't want to kill me for stealing the Youtube Remote. The others shouldn't have to suffer with the knowledge of what could come.”

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The anticast were confused. After weeks of no communication, Smg3 suddenly calls them to meet up in an old warehouse. Smg3 wasn't there yet but Melony the melon was.

Smg3 came walking in out of a portal out of breath as if he ran the whole way. He’s holding a stone in his hands. “Right, so touch this stone so you can understand what's going on.”

“Uh what?” Belle exclaims.

“It will unlock memories hidden” Melony beamed as she suddenly turned human. “Hi, I’m Melony and I’m now part human!”

“You’re human now?!” they all yelled.

“Yep.” Melony said with a smile.

Smg3 places the rock down. “Just touch it already.”

“Ok, fine.” Belle huffs before going up to touch it. A few seconds later she says “Well, Shit.”

Wimpy looks at her questioningly before going to touch it to see what made her curse. “Yeah, that's not good.”

It takes a few minutes to get the others to touch the rock but eventually they all do.

“Great. So now that we all know the future, who wants to stop it?” Smg3 questioned.

“Are we just stopping the Peach Keyboard thing or are we stopping all the things? Because to be honest, that's a lot of damage control.” Belle sighed. “I mean, sure, I’m all for not dying in a few years. But what's exactly the plan.”

“I’m glad you asked. First, we need to deal with SMG0 and Niles. I already have it figured out. Next, we need to make sure the lawsuit never happens. Maybe one of us will go to find the Parody law paper to use against Funky Kong? Then we need to keep one shot Wren from getting to that damn virtual world. That was way too fucked up to go through again. We also need to keep Smg4 from going insane if possible. That's going to be fun. Oh, and we need to make Meggy speak English. And give Tari courage. Yeah… it's going to be a lot.” Smg3 explained.

“Oh, and everyone needs to be redesigned!” Melony points out.

Smg3 groans. “Right… I might be able to fix that. I’ll see if I can get Funky Kong to just do that instead of him suing Smg4 and Meggy. For me, I’ll go ahead and change my design now with the remote.”

Smg3 pulls out the Youtube Remote and points the remote at himself and presses a few buttons. His form slowly changes and bam! He’s now in his 2023 design. He then pressed a few more buttons on it.

“There, Now I am back to normal and Meggy should have her English voice suddenly.” Smg3 smiled. “Things are coming together. We’ll be the hero team they never see coming.”
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Susan hears a thump and sees her Youtube remote sitting innocently on her desk next to a stone. She stares at the rock suspiciously before picking it up, immediately getting her memories back. “Damn it! I am not reliving the next 4 years. At least I now know when infractions will occur so I can stop them.”

To be continued…
Already working on chapter 2. All other chapters will be longer than chapter 1.

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Smg3 took a deep breath before walking into the store with Melony and Belle. Today they were going to get furniture and clothes for Melony's bedroom in the Internet graveyard. In other words, Smg3 was about to suffer from two girls shopping.

“Now remember, we have a budget of $1000 so please don't go over it. We already have the bed and dresser so that's off the list.” Smg3 told Melony.

“Alright! Let's go find as many watermelon themed items as we can for my room, Belle!” Melony cheered before dragging Belle further into the store.

Smg3 sighed tiredly before following them with a shopping cart. It was going to be one of those days. At least nothing bad would happen today.

“Mario! Put that down!” yelled a voice a few aisles away.

“Oh hell no.” Smg3 muttered as he recognized Smg4’s voice.

Smg3 hurried towards where Melony and Belle ran off to in hopes of dodging Smg4. He did not want to run into him right now. 2020 Smg4 was so annoying to him and he did not have patience for the guy’s paranoid delusions that everything he does involves some evil plan. Like, hello! Smg3 has a life outside of his rivalry with Smg4. Not everything he does involves Smg4 damnit.

He smiles when he sees Melony already has her arms full of like 10 different watermelon themed pillows and plushies. Belle is next to her holding a watermelon themed bedding set and looking tired already. Melony drops her items into the shopping cart before running off to grab more items.

Belle smiled and said, “She’s awfully excited to buy her room’s things.”

“Yeah… I probably didn’t help it by giving her a limit of $1000.” Smg3 replied.

“We should go after her…” Belle sighed.

They head over to where Melony ran off to find her looking at watermelon themed computers. Computers that cost way over $1,000.

“Melony, we said we’d get the computer next week.” Smg3 groaned.

“But… its watermelon themed!” Melony points out.

“Yes, I know. But your budget today is 1,000 and that alone is over the budget.” Smg3 replied.

“Fine… Oh! Is that a watermelon themed rug?!” Melony screeches before running off again.

Belle and Smg3 share a look before running after her. All the while not noticing that Smg4 was on the aisle. As they run off Smg4 looks confused because someone he had never seen before was wearing smg3’s hat and had his voice.

“Was… was that Smg3? He looks so different. When the hell did he change his design?! And who was that girl with him and Belle?!” Smg4 muttered in shock.

“Oh… Mario heard her call Smg3 dad yesterday." Mario said as he walked over.

“DAD?!” Smg4 said in a strangled voice. “Since when was he a Dad?!”

“Mario heard she was that watermelon with the headphones” Mario replied as he tried to open canned spaghetti.

“Mario! Quit trying to open that… and what do you mean she was that watermelon? She just suddenly became human? How the hell does that work?!” Smg4 questioned.

Mario ignores Smg4 and runs off toward more spaghetti.

Meanwhile, back with Smg3 and the others, Melony was trying to convince Smg3 to buy her an anime dvd set.

Smg3 takes one look at it and says, “No. That's way too inappropriate for you.”

Melony whined, “What's bad about School Days? Isn't it about going to school?”

Smg3 shakes his head. “No, it's not. It's about a yandere… you know what those are right?"

“Oh… so it has adult stuff in it?” Melony asked with a frown.

‘Yeah. Adult stuff.” Smg3 nodded.

Melony puts the anime dvd set back down and walks over to the plushies. She immediately picks up a certain plush with a mischievous smile.

“What about this?” Melony asked, holding an Smg4 plush.

“No. Absolutely not.” Smg3 scowled.

“Why not?” Melony insisted.

‘You know why.” Smg3 retorted.

“Okay, fine.” Melony puts the plush back with a childish pout.

Belle sighed as she stood by the cart watching the two bicker over what Melony could and couldn't buy. They really were like a father and daughter to one another.

“Hey, guys? We kind of don't have all day here you know.” Belle exasperated.

Smg3 and Melony quit talking and looked at her.

‘Right, sorry.” They both apologized.

“Right, so what else do you need, Melony?”

“Um… I have my bedding and rugs and plushie… And I have curtains…"Melony hesitated, “I think I just need posters, books, and bathroom stuff.”

“Okay, so we need to get towels, shampoo, body wash, conditioner, hygiene products, 3 to 4 posters- dont argue with me that's the limit- and maybe 10 books.” Smg3 responded.

“Okay… fine. 4 posters and no more, "Melony sighed.

Melony headed towards the posters so she could find something to make her bedroom look perfect. She found a few decorations that look cool; like a watermelon themed clock or a watermelon poster. She also sees a few anime posters from child friendly shows she watched in her previous life before smg3 decided to redo everything.

It is while she is looking at the posters that her soon to be first friend makes an appearance.

“I don't need it. I don't need it. I need it!” Mario screeches as he freaks out over a spaghetti poster.

Melony looks over at Mario. “Huh? Oh hey. You’re shopping for posters too? I’m Melony.”

“I want Spaghetti!” Mario shouts as he reaches for the poster that is out of his reach.

“I don't think you can eat that… but here, let me help you get that.” Melony giggled.

Melony reached up and grabbed the spaghetti poster, then she handed it to Mario.

“Yay!” Mario cheered as he held the poster. “Mario is so happy.” (I forgot about the yay sound effect smg4 uses XD)

“It was nice meeting you Mario, see you around.” Melony smiled as she went back to shopping for posters.

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Now back at the base in the Internet graveyard, Melony and Belle were putting her room together. Her walls were green, and she had a big pink rug over a wooden floor. Pretty sheer pink curtains hung over the windows. Green furniture like chairs and tables were near the window. Her bed was a fancy green frame with soft pink blankets and a ton of pink and green pillows. (like the images above) It was the perfect room for a teenage girl. (Melony is like 17 in 2020 afterall).

“So, are you excited to finally have a room to yourself?” Belle asked as she put the last poster up.

“Yes. As much as I like sleeping, the couch was starting to get uncomfortable.” Melony sighed.

“That's good. You make any friends yet?” Belled questioned. “I know it might be hard since Smg3 is technically your dad and people might hold that against you.”

“Actually, yes. Back at the store I think I became friends with Mario. I helped him with reaching for a poster and he seemed happy about it. Plus, he somehow got my number and won't stop spamming me with the word Spaghetti.” Melony beamed.

“Of course, it would be Mario. He’s probably the only one out of Smg4’s group that would accept you without any questions.” Belle noted.

“You’re already friends with Mario?” Smg3 asked as he entered the room. “How did you even have time to do that?”

‘He needed help, I helped him. Just like that.” Melony shrugged.

“Oh, and I’m sure Smg4 is just thrilled about that.” Smg3 snorted.

“You don't really think Smg4 is going to treat me negatively because you are my dad, do you?” Melony responded.

“Look, you don't know how he used to be, how he is at the current moment.” Smg3 sighs. “Before I became friends with him and before you became human, he was a paranoid bastard that assumed the worst of me and any one working with me. Because I am your dad, he will see you as a villain as well. He might not like that you are hanging out with Mario and accuse you of being up to something nefarious.”

“But I'm not evil...? I just want to be friends with Mario… How is that bad?” Melony groaned.

“I know, but you have to remember that being associated with me means that people will treat you differently.” Smg3 explained.

“I know… it still sucks though.” Melony huffed.

Smg3, after hesitating a few seconds, pulls Melony into an awkward hug. “I know it sucks, but you’ll be just fine.”

Melony huffed out a laugh as she returned the hug. “Thanks… I don't think I’m ready for any of this. I wish everyone was friends already like it used to be.”

“I’m sorry, Melony. I know it hurts to see everyone treat you as if you aren't a friend, but it will get better.” Smg3 reassured Melony.

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A few days later, Melony runs into Mario again. Melony was walking down a street in town when Mario ran right into her.

“Mario?” Melony exclaimed with shock.

In the distance there can be shouting heard as a group of thugs looking people get closer.

“Mario won't give you his spaghetti!” Mario yelled to the thugs.

“Are you in trouble?” Melony asked.

“No.” Mario said, you know, like a liar.

Melony looked concerned. “Mario! Those guys look like they want to hurt you.”

“Mario stole that spaghetti fair and square.” Mario affirmed.

Melony grabs Mario’s hand and drags him towards an alleyway. “Quick, hide. I’ll defend you.”

Mario hides in the dumpster right as the thugs enter the alleyway.

“Hey there.” Melony greeted with an innocent smile.

“Hey, have you seen a fat Italian?” one of the thugs asked.

“No...? Why? Is he in trouble or missing?” Melony inquired.

“Something like that.” the thug replied with a bit of malice.

“You don't want to hurt Mario, do you?” Melony narrowed her eyes.

“So you do know where he is. Where is he, you bi-” the thug yelled only to stop in fear.

Melony goes into her identity form. “So you want to hurt Mario, huh?” Melony points her sword at the thugs. “I won't let you hurt anyone!”

Melony attacked the thugs making sure to eliminate the threat to her new friend. Melony refused to let another person get hurt or die on her watch. Never again. Afterwards, she returns to normal.

“They’re gone now, Mario.” Melony smiled.

Mario pokes his head out of the dumpster. “Oh, so scary.”

“You okay, Mario?” Melony asked.

Mario jumps out the dumpster. “Mario is fine. And nothing of value was lost.”

(camera pans over to the knocked-out thugs)

“Hey Mario… are we friends?” Melony hesitated. “It's just… a lot of people might not like me due to who my dad is…”

“You saved Mario and his spaghetti. We are friends.” Mario cheered.

“You aren’t worried about what Smg4 and the others would say about you being my friend?” Melony questioned.

Mario huffs in annoyance. “Mario doesn't have to tell Smg4.”

“You mean, we can be secret buddies?” Melony gasped.

“Yes.” Mario replied.

“Yay!” Melony cheered as she jumped.

(scene freezes as the words ‘friend acquired’ appears above her head)

Hey guys. Sorry this took so long. I was half way done when I got stuck with college homework and sort of forgot about the book. Sorry. My bad.

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Hey. Sorry, again, it took so long. College is annoying yah know? Anyhow, here’s a long chapter to make up for it. 

The past few days Mario has been laughing at his phone and running off somewhere. Smg4 and Meggy had no idea what the cause of this was, but they were starting to get suspicious. Mario didn't even know how to use a phone a week ago. And who outside their friend group would Mario and hang out with? Not to mention Mario seemed to be going out of his way not to be followed wherever he was going. Almost as if he had to hide something. But what?

Smg4 and Meggy decided to find that out themselves. Smg4 and Meggy were hiding behind a bush as they watched Mario look around cautiously before humming as he walked off somewhere.

“Alright, he's on the move. Let's follow him!” Smg4 exclaimed to Meggy.

They follow Mario from behind, ducking behind things like buildings, cars, and lampposts when Mario looks behind him as if in a cheesy spy movie. Eventually Mario arrives at the park where Melony is. Melony waves at Mario who waves back.

“Hey, Mario!” Melony beamed. “Are you ready to feed the ducks today? Or maybe get ice cream?”

“Oooh, Mario wants spaghetti ice cream.” Mario cheered.

“I don't know if they have it but sure!” Melony smiled.

“LET’S GO-” Mario yelled as he ran towards the park pond where the ducks were as well as the ice cream vendor.

Melony giggled before running after him “Mario, wait up!”

Meggy and Smg4 exchange glances with one another.

“What the… isn't that Smg3’s daughter?” Meggy said.

“What is Mario doing hanging out with Smg3’s daughter?!” Smg4 yelled in shock.

“Smg4, calm down. You’re going to get us caught!” Meggy scowled.

“BUT ITS THE ENEMY!” Smg4 pouted.

“No..? It's the child of the enemy.” Meggy frowned.

‘Same difference. This Is probably some cooked up scheme by her dad to trick Mario or something.” Smg4 fumed.

Meggy scoffed. “Seriously? She looks like she’d cry if she stepped on an ant.”

“It’s probably all an act to get us to lower our guard!” Smg4 replied.

Meanwhile with Mario and Melony…

Melony tripped off the park pier and fell into the lake. She burst out laughing after she swam to the surface of the lake. Mario immediately jumped in after her cheering.  A group of ducklings swam around the two.

“Mario! Now you’re going to be soaked too.” Melony playfully scolded.

“Mario wants to swim with the duckies too.” Mario pouted.

“You’re so funny, Mario.” Melony smiled as she climbed back onto the pier. She then helped Mario back onto the pier. “You want to go get ice cream now?”

“Yes! Ice cream!!!” Mario cheered.

As they approached the ice cream vendor, they run into Axol.

“Oh, hey Mario. Who’s your friend?” Axol questions Mario.

“Oh… I’m Melony.” Melony beamed. Melony then gasped as she looked at the ice cream options. “Mario! They have cute cat ice creams!”

“Mario wants spaghetti.” Mario replied.

“Sorry Mario, but don't see that on the options.” Melony shrugged.

Meanwhile Axol is blushing because he just saw an angel.

Unfortunately, Smg4 ruins the moment by appearing out of nowhere.

“Mario!!! WHY ARE YOU HANGING OUT WITH SMG3’s DAUGHTER?!” Smg4 yelled.

Mario replied, “We’re friends!”

“Yeah right. I bet she’s just pretending to care for some scheme of her dad’s.” Smg4 gritted out as he glared at Melony.

“Wait, you’re related to a villain?” Axol frowned at her.

“I don't want you playing you and your father's evil mind games on Mario! Stay away from Mario!” Smg4 yelled.

Melony burst into tears. “DAD WAS RIGHT, YOU’RE SUCH A JERK!” She then runs off crying.

“Melony, wait!” Mario calls out sadly.

“I saved the world.” Smg4 said.

Mario huffs. “Why did you do that?! You hurt Mario’s friend’s feelings!”

“Mario, she’s obviously just tricking you-” Smg4 replied.

“MELONY ISN'T A BAD PERSON! YOU DON’T KNOW HER!!!” Mario huffs before running off angrily.

Meggy sighs as she comes up from behind. “You do realize you just basically brutally hurt the feelings of Smg3’s daughter, right? Who do you think she’s going to cry to?”

Smg4 rolled his eyes. "So? It's probably all fake anyways.”

“Yeah, no. Those were definitely real tears. Congrats, you probably just earned the ire of a pissed off dad.” Meggy scowled. “If Smg3 tries to kill us because you basically bullied his daughter, I'm saving myself.”

Axol meanwhile looks conflicted because on one hand, Melony is cute and seems so innocent like, but on the other hand, her dad is a villain. Axol thinks she is cute, but can he even think of being nice to his friend’s enemy’s daughter? That would be like a betrayal to Smg4.

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Smg3 and the anticast were playing uno when Melony storms in with tears in her eyes and heads straight to her room. Her bedroom door slams loudly.

“What happened to her?” Belle asked worriedly.

Smg3 frowned. “Obviously something happened while she was hanging out with Mario. I swear, if he or his friends hurt her-”

“You should go check on her.” Belle suggested.

Smg3 gets up and goes to knock on Meloy's door. “Melony? Are you okay in there?”

Melony sniffs as she lifts her head from her pillow that she was crying into. “No…”

“Uh…look I may not be the best at this kind of thing, but can I come in?” Smg3 hesitated.

“Sure…” Melony sniffed.

Smg3 slowly opened the door to see Melony sprawled on her bed hugging her pillow. “What happened?”

“I was hanging out with Mario when Smg4 appeared.” Melony sighed.

Smg3 sits down on the bed next to Melony. “Oh… what did that moron do now?”

“Well, me and Mario were about to buy ice cream and had just run into Axol- and boy did that bring back old feelings- when Smg4 appeared and basically yelled and accused me of using Mario for some scheme. He accused me of helping you with some evil plan. He also told me to leave Mario alone. I never felt so humiliated and hurt in my life. And to make matters worse Axol looked at me like I was some kind of monster after Smg4 said all of that.” Melony explained as she cried.

“Oh… I know how much you loved Axol… That's got to hurt.” Smg3 frowned.

“He hates me!” Melony cried.

“Oh Melony, I’m sure that's not true. He’s probably just confused. You got to understand that he thinks you are evil so of course he is going to be wary. I told you things would be different now that everyone thinks you are my kid this time around.” Smg3 reassured her.

Melony hugs smg3 as she cries. “It's not fair! Why was Smg4 so mean?”

“He means well, he just tends to get a little too paranoid and imaginative at times. He seems to think everything I do is some evil scheme against him.” Smg3 shrugged. “Do you want me to teach him a lesson?”

“No…” Melony sniffed. “I just want people to not be so mean.”

Smg3 sighs. “I don't think that's possible. I’m sorry, Melony, but that's just how the world works. People can be cruel at times.”

“It still isn't fair.” Melony huffed.

Melony’s phone notification goes off. She picks up her phone and immediately smiles as she opens her messages. “Oh Mario…” Melony smiled sadly at her phone.

Mario:  Hey, Mario is sorry for his stinky friend’s words. He’s just stupid.

Melony giggled at Mario's message before replying. 

Melony: Aw, thanks Mario. It’s alright. It’s not your fault your friends hate me.

Smg3 watched as Melony immediately got happier after her phone went off. “Since when were you and Mario close? I know you were friends, but you guys text each other?”

Melony wiped her tears. “Mario is like the brother I never had. He's so funny and he cares about me.”

“Well, at least you have someone outside the Anticast.” Smg3 smiled.

“Yeah…” Melony smiled softly…

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A few days later, Enzo breaks out of prison. 

Melony, Smg3, and Belle are watching tv when a Breaking News segment interrupts their show.

“Breaking News. A man named Enzo broke out of prison earlier this morning. He was last heard ranting about revenge against 3 people whose names cannot be said for privacy. Police are warning people to be safe til he is apprehended.”

“Oh, you have got to be kidding me.” Smg3 groaned.

“Enzo? Who is that?” Melony asked.

“Just some guy who went crazy after Mario ruined his birthday and tried to kill me, Mario, and Smg4 at his party. You should probably stay inside in case he finds out about you and tries to go after you.” Smg3 explained.

“Wait, does that mean Mario is in danger?!?!” Melony asked worriedly.

“Oh, I’m sure he will be fine.” Smg3 reassured her. “Besides, the only thing that can canonically kill Mario is like another Meme guardian or an eldritch monster.”

“Still, what if he gets hurt?” Melony frowned.

“Look, I’m sure Enzo will be caught soon. And even if Mario gets in trouble, I’m sure his friends will save him.” Smg3 pointed out.

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Meanwhile in a dark abandoned place somewhere, Smg4 are waking up groaning.

“Ugh… What happened…?” Smg4 groaned as he rubbed his head and looked around. “Wait, WHERE AM I?!”

Smg4 glanced over to see Mario passed out next to him in the small creepy cage they were in. It looked like some sort of villain lair. Slow clapping from the left of the room startled Smg4.

“Well, well, well, if it isn't two of the people that got me arrested?” Enzo smirked.

“ENZO?!” Smg4 gasped.

“Missed me?” Enzo laughed.

“What do you want? How did you get out of prison?!” Smg4 yelled.

“Oh? I broke out of course. And what do I want? Well, that's easy I want revenge! Now if only I can get my hands on Smg3. Unfortunately, he's a bit more slippery than you two idiots. But I heard he has a daughter now. Perhaps I can use her as bait if I can draw her towards here.” Enzo monologues.

Mario, who had awoken a few seconds ago, yelled, “Melony going to kick your ass!”

“Melony? Is that her name? Well, I doubt some girl can beat me. Besides, from what I have heard, she has the mind of a child.” Enzo laughed.

Mario huffed. “Oh yes she will!”

Enzo pulls out Mario's phone. “Oh? Well, i doubt it but let's see how quick she gets here when her only friend is in danger~”

The phone dials only to be picked up a few seconds later.

“Mario?! Are you alright?!  Smg3- uh i mean dad told me about that Enzo guy! ARE YOU IN TROUBLE-”

“WAIT, ARE YOU ENZO?! WHAT DID YOU DO TO MY FRIEND!?” Melony growled.

“Oh? He’s fine- well for now. He’s a bit locked up though. Come find him if you dare. We're at the abandoned factory in the east part of the city near the park.” Enzo taunted.

“Oh, I’ll be there alright-” Melony is cut off by Enzo hanging up.

“Oh, you are so dead.” Mario cheered.

“Whatever you say-” Enzo is cut off by blaring alarms as the power goes out. “What the hell?!”

“Hah! Told you!” Mario grinned.

A pissed off Melony in her Deity form crashes through the ceiling. Her eyes show fiery as she holds her sword out, pointed at Enzo. “LET MY FRIEND GO- oh and his friend too I guess.”

“WHAT THE HELL?! What are you?!” Enzo exclaimed in fear.

“I’m a watermelon girl who is going to beat you for hurting her friend!” Melony huffed.

“Kick his ass, Melony!” Mario cheered while Smg4 watch all this happen with confusion and shock.

Melony defeated Enzo as well as destroyed his base in minutes. Soon the police and Emergency vehicles arrived at the scene. After Mario managed to calm down Melony to where she was back in her normal form, Melony was directed to the back of a fire truck to sit down as the police wrapped an emergency blanket around her.

“Excuse me ma’am, but because you are underage, we need to contact a guardian.” FM, the police officer said.

“Oh... well my biological dad can't come right now due to his job as the Watermelon Man, but my other parental guardian can come. My dad gave him partial custody over me so I would have an adult there for me in my life now that I am part human.” Melony replied shyly.

“And his name...?” Fm asked.

"Oh... Do you have to call him? He might overreact when he hears that the police are calling about me and rush over thinking I’m injured or something. Or worse, he’ll try to kill Enzo.” Melony sighed.

“Sorry, but as a minor, you need to have a guardian contacted.” Fm replied.

“Fine. It’s Smg3.” Melony relented.

“Oh… Yeah, I can see why you thought it was a bad idea to notify him about this. If he’s as overprotected of you as you are implying, then he’s going to definitely try to kill Enzo.” Fm Sweat dropped. “I didn't even know he had a daughter.”

“It's relevantly new. Because he accidentally turned me into a human, he has to teach me how to function in society. You know, the basics of talking to others and how people work in general. Its why Dad let him have some custody of me. Hopefully I’ll soon understand the things people say and not act like a child.” Melony explained.

“Must be hard making friends with him as your dad.” Fm laughed.

“Oh, you have no idea. Most people treat me as if I’m some secret minion of his or something. Like, I'm 17? I want to eat ice cream and watch anime. Why the heck would I want to take over the world? That sounds like a lot of work and being mean to people.” Melony groaned.

“Well, you should go sit over there with Smg4 and Mario while someone gets a hold of Smg3.” Fm says.

“Okay…” Melony sighs as she gets up and walks over to sit next to Mario who is also wrapped in a blanket. (unlike Smg4 who is just scrolling on his phone)

“Hey Melony!” Mario beamed as he hugged her.

“Hey Mario…” Melony sighed sadly.

“Oh, what's wrong?” Mario asked.

“The police insisted on calling a parental guardian. And since my actual dad is busy with being a creepy pasta, they have to call my villain dad.” Melony frowned.

“Oh… Enzo is so dead.” Mario laughed.

‘Yeah… He’s going to flip when he hears I’m not in my bedroom like he asked me to. He and the others told me to stay home till Enzo was arrested for safety.  But like I’m going to stay in my room when some jerk calls me taunting me about my friend's safety. Besides, I am like 17, not 10. I’m not some defenseless kid.” Melony huffed.

“Mario thinks it's cool how you fought Enzo!” Mario grinned.

Melony playfully scoffed. “I almost lost control there, Mario. You know how I hate going into my Deity form.” 

“Mario thinks Enzo would have deserved it if you did lose control.” Mario pointed out.

“Mario! No. Killing is bad. And you know how I feel about fighting people.” Melony scolded.

“Aww, but Mario wants Melony to teach him how to use a sword-”

“Absolutely not!” Melony cut Mario off. “Swords are dangerous, and you’d accidentally hurt yourself, Mario. And then it would be my fault.”

“Can Mario learn how to get a Deity form?” Mario begs.

“Uh… that's not something that can be taught. I don't really understand why I have one in the first place.” Melony shrugged. “Besides, I don't think your other friends would be happy about that.”

“Aw.” Mario pouted. “But Mario wants to be strong and powerful like you.”

“Aw, thanks Mario.” Melony beamed as she hugged Mario. “I’m sure if you try, you'll find something to make you stronger.”

Smg4 was glancing up from his phone as he quietly watched the two conversed. One would think the two had been friends for ages with how they acted. Mario and Melony seemed to be really close, almost like siblings. Smg4 hasn’t seen Mario act this way with many people. Maybe he was a bit too harsh towards Melony the other day? She doesn't seem to be much like Smg3. And Smg3 wasn't her biological dad anyways. Not that Smg4 was going to straight up trust and befriend Melony. He was just acknowledging that he was maybe wrong about Melony being up to something.

“Hey... um, Melony? I’m sorry for being so rash the other day towards you. I just got worried since you live with Smg3, and he tends to attack us a lot.” Smg4 said nervously.

“Oh, it's fine. Dad told me you were just being that way because you tend to think everything, he does is some great evil plan to hurt you. Like dad would waste more than an hour for that. Dad is way too lazy and impatient to do that.” Melony replied amused, which made Mario laugh.

“Don't tell him I said that.” Melony immediately added when she saw Mario laughing.

Suddenly, a car comes rushing into the area and nearly crashes into a nearby light pole. Smg3 and Belle jump out of the car and run towards Melony and start fussing over her.

“Melony! Are you alright? Did Enzo hurt you? Why didn't you just stay inside until the police arrested him? He didn't touch you, did he?” Smg3 fussed.

“I’ll send him to Hell myself if he did touch you.” belle added.

“Would you two quit it?! I’m fine. And my friend was in trouble so I had to go fight Enzo You should see the other guy...” Melony groaned.

“Oh yeah, speaking of which, where is that bastard at?” Smg3 growled.

“Last I saw, probably on the way to the criminal section of the hospital. I nearly killed him when I lost control for a second.” Melony sighed. “Can we go home now and not mention this to my bio-Dad?” 

“Yeah, no. I’m telling him.” Smg3 snorted. “Enzo will learn what happens when you mess with the child of the Watermelon man.”

“Dad! Don’t you think that's too harsh?” Melony argued.

“Personally? No. I think he deserves death. But since you want him to live, then getting his butt turned to watermelon by your dad is the alternative.” Smg3 reasoned.

“Yeah. if I had it my way, he would already be dead for even thinking of harming you.” Belle growled.

It was so weird to see Smg3 acting so nice and concerned over someone. To act like a parent. It was bizarre to Smg4. He thought Smg3 only knew how to be hateful.

To Be continued…

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Smg3 sighed as he got off the bus at the place where an art contest was being held. They were currently in Japan, and Melony got the great idea to sign the whole group up. So here he was, along with the rest of the Anticast, getting ready for one of Japan’s many art contests. The contest was being held at this big hotel place that had a huge lobby and rooms to do art in. 

Smg3 enters the part of the lobby where contestants go when he sees a sight that makes him groan. 

Right up at the check-in counter is none other than Smg4 and Axol. The rest of the Smg4 crew seem to be scattered about in the lobby. Smg3 hears Melony giggling as she runs over to hug Mario. Smg3 narrows his eyes. Those two planned this, didn't they?

“Why me?” Smg3 groans which earns a snort from Belle.

“They are totally up to something, aren’t they?” Belle mused.

“I knew she was too cheerful about this.” Smg3 huffed.

It's right around now that Smg4’s voice starts to get louder. “What do you mean our rooms got mixed up? Who am I rooming with if it's not Mario?”

Some more giggling and conspiring whispers coming from Mario and Meggy’s direction made Smg3’s eyes narrow once more. 

“WHAT?! I HAVE TO SHARE A ROOM WITH HIM?! I DIDN'T EVEN KNOW HE WOULD BE HERE?! I REFUSE TO SHARE A ROOM WITH SMG3!” Smg4 screeched.

The hotel worker replied, “I'm sorry sir, but the servers got messed up and we have to do as the servers say. It’s only for a few days.”

“This is a nightmare,” Smg4 whined.

Smg3 let out a long sigh as he looked at Melony. “Melony… what did you do?”

“Me? Nothing. I don’t know what you’re talking about. I have nothing to do with people being temporary roommates with different people instead of their friends. Nope.” Melony lied as she high-fived Mario.

“Nope. Mario would never do such a thing.” Mario added.

“You guys are terrible influences on each other. I'm taking your internet privileges away as well as texting or seeing Mario for a week when we get home.” Smg3 scowled.

“Worth it!” Melony chimed as she ran off with Mario.

Belle laughed nervously. “Well, look at the time,  got to go and get my keys since I’m roomed with Tari, bye!” 

“Wait, how do you know that… BELLE YOU ASSHOLE!” Smg3 fumed as he realized Belle probably helped Melony and Mario.

“Sorry, not sorry!” Belle chimed back.

Smg3 walks up to the counter. “You guys can’t back up your files or anything? You guys don't have paper copies in case of power surges?”

“Sorry, sir. But our boss prefers only computer files. And since he doesn't allow protection for our computers, I’m afraid there is nothing I can do.” The worker apologized.

“Gee, does Wario own this place? Those rules have got to be against code.” Smg3 retorted.

“Actually, yes.” the worker beamed.

“Oh, you poor soul,” Smg3 muttered. “Okay, who is my daughter Melony with then?”

“It seems she was put with one Mario, but those two already got their keys and seemed friendly towards another so it seems like they’ll be fine.” The worker smiled.

“Of course they were. Damn brats were the ones to mess up the rooms in the first place.” Smg3 groans. “Okay, fine. No biggie. So everyone has to put up with a different roommate. It could be worse.” 

“What do you mean worse?! We have to stay in a room, TOGETHER!!!” Smg4 complained.

“It could be Enzo you’re sharing a room with or some creepy stalker fan. Or maybe a hurricane could strike and kill us all.” Smg3 replied. “Stop whining so much. At least the rooms have two beds in them.”

“Ugh, fine. Whatever.” Smg4 pouts as he grabs one of the keys and walks towards the elevator, smg3 following after him.

“Oh sirs, one more thing. Your roommate is also your teammate for the contest.” The worker yelled after them as they entered the elevator.

The last thing that was heard before the elevator doors shut was both men screaming, “WAIT, WHAT?!”

Smg3 and Smg4 both ignored each other as they got off the elevator and walked towards the dreaded hotel room they would be sharing. Smg4 opens the door with his keycard, revealing a spacious area with a kitchen in it as well as separate rooms for the beds. The main room seems to be some sort of living room area. The bathroom was big with a jacuzzi and a walk-in shower. And, low and behold, a fancy coffee machine was in the kitchen.

“At least whoever messed with the files put us in a nice room,” Smg4 mutters.

“Yeah, that would be Belle, Melony, and Mario. I don't know what they are up to but I do know Melony is grounded for a long time for this stunt.” Smg3 groans.

“Why would they do that?” Smg4 questioned.

Smg3 rolled his eyes. “Melony hates conflict, and Mario and Belle hate to see her upset. Ergo, they put two people who don't get along in a hotel room together and on a team hoping it will magically make them friends somehow. I have yet to convince her that is not how it works. But this is way nicer than the room I was originally booked for.”

“At least we get separate bedrooms.” Smg4 sighed in relief.

“Yeah, I might actually kill someone if we had to share a bed.” Smg3 huffed. “At least we have a coffee machine. Imagine not having coffee.”

Smg3 quickly put his suitcase in one of the bedrooms, then sat down on one of the couches and started scrolling on his phone. Just because he had to share a hotel room with Smg4 doesn't mean he wouldn't find a way to ignore him and try to enjoy it anyway. Smg4 sighs before he also goes to put his luggage up. He then sits on the other couch with his laptop and tries his best to ignore Smg3’s existence as he works on a video. 

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Meanwhile, Melony had just put all her luggage in the hotel room and planned to explore the first floor a bit. Other than the contest tomorrow, there were a bunch of booths to visit. Maybe she’d meet a new friend today? Plus, she was here to have fun! And who knows? Maybe she could become friends with Axol while here!

Melony held the hotel room door open as she waited for Mario. “Mario, come on. I want to explore.”

Mario walks out of the hotel room with a dumb smile on his face. “Okie-dookie.”

They head down to the first floor where a few booths were already set up. Near one both was a sight that made Melony’s blood boil in rage. For you see, at one manga booth, Axol was being accosted by 2 other guys. Axol death was always something that Melony never fully got over so every time she saw him she felt protective in a way. So seeing these two jerks messing with him really pissed her off.

“Mario… wanna help me fight some meanies?” Melony asked as a shadow fell over her eyes.

“Oh…” Mario looks where Melony is glaring and sees the issue. “Mario can help Melony save her crush.”

Mario may be stupid, but he guy has eyes. He knows Melony likes Axol and thus like the brother figure he is, he will tease her about it when possible.

“I do not like him like that!” Melony blushes and waves her hands dramatically. “I just think he’s cool… that's all.”

Melony then charged towards the two guys and jumped in front of Axol to block him from them. “Why don't you guys just buzz off and pick on someone your own size.”

One of the two guys laughed. “Oh, look his girlfriend came to-” 

He was cut off by a swift kick to the balls. “NOT HIS GIRLFRIEND YOU JERK!” Melony blushed as she screamed. “I JUST DON'T LIKE BULLIES!”

Mario tackled the other dude saying, “Give me your liver!”

“You guys are crazy!” the second guy screamed.

“Aw, thanks.” Melony beamed with a ‘im an innocent cinnamon roll.’ smile.

“Let’s get out of here!” The first guy added as the two ran away.

“Yeah! That's right you jerks! Run away and fear the might of Melony!” Melony huffed as she shook her hand. Her pout kind of made her not threatening since she looked like an innocent child.

“Mario wants spaghetti.” Mario cheers now that the jerks are gone.

“I don't think they have that here…” Melony nervously replied to Mario, awaiting his tantrum.

“Me want SPAGHETTI!” Mario whined.

Melony glanced around, looking for a solution, and saw ice cream. “Oh, look! Ice cream!”

Mario’s eyes light up and he runs towards the ice cream screaming about ice cream.

“Crisis averted.” Melony sighed in relief. “You okay?” 

Axol blushes as Melony beams at him with the perfect smile that takes his breath away. He keeps repeating in his head that she is the enemy but it doesn't seem to work and all he can do is stamper a reply of incoherent words.

“Well, nice seeing you again, bye!” Melony smiled before skipping off.

Axol clutched his chest and muttered, “Oh no… She's too cute.”

Sorry, it took so long. Between college and writer's block, and personal issues going on I just took forever to write this. I'm not kidding, I started this chapter back in November I think. It's February now. 

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Okay guys, so I'm stuck on what to do. All I know is that everyone is placed on teams of 2 in an art contest of some sort. But what do they have to make sculptures of? What issues arise with Smg4 refusing to work with Smg3?

I have an outline, but no idea how to fill it in.

All suggestions are welcomed. I'd love to see what the readers want in the future of the story.

I really want to get this chapter done by the end of this week or next week.

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Smg3 groaned as he heard Melony and Mario loudly banging on the hotel door. He glanced at the clock next to his bed to see it read 6:03 am. Why were they bothering him and Smg4 so early in the morning?!

Smg3 pulled his pillow over his head to block them out. It was all in vain though, because Mario and Melony somehow got the door open and turned on the lights of both bedrooms.

“Melony, why…” Smg3 groaned as he tried to bury his head under the blankets.

Meanwhile, Smg4 glared at Mario and asked him why he was in the hotel room.

Melony and Mario grabbed their respective friend and dragged them out of their bedrooms.

“Gah! At least let me get dressed!” Smg3 screeched as Melony tried to drag him out of the hotel room. “I’m not going downstairs in my pajamas!”

“I havent had my coffee yet!” Smg4 groaned as he got out of Mario’s grip. “And I’m not dressed!”

“Mario knows that there is coffee downstairs and everyone else is in their pajamas. So lets go!” Mario huffed.

“You can get dressed after breakfast, Drama Queen.” Melony added as she dragged Smg3 out of the hotel room.

Thus, that is how Smg3 and Smg4 found themselves in a crowded cafeteria in their pajamas. Smg3 wearing purple pajamas with a skull pattern, and Smg4 wearing blue pajamas. They were both pouting with their arms crossed.

Mario and Melony were stacking waffles on their plates with eyes lit up like a child on Christmas day.

Smg3 just sighed in defeat and went to sit down at a table that wasnt too crowded; the table where Belle was at. (SO was Tari, but Smg3 ignored her presence.)

Belle snorted at him as he groaned and laid his head on the table. “So Melony drag you out of bed too, huh?”

“Its so early,” Smg3 replied. “Who has the right to be so cheerful this early?”

“Melony and Mario, apparently. They dragged us out of our hotel room as well. Threatened to somehow make our gaming systems disappear if we didnt leave.” Belle huffed.

“They didnt even threaten us. Just turn our lights on and drag us out kicking and screaming. Wouldn't even let us get dressed.” Smg3 whined.

“Those two are menaces when they want to be.” Belle laughed.

“Its not funny. Melony knows how much I hate waking up before 7.” Smg3 complained.

“Oh, let her have her fun. Melony and Mario are just letting out their inner child.” Belle pointed out.

“Well, they could leave the non-morning people out of it.” Smg3 huffed.

Tari was silently watching them talk, awed at how non-violent Smg3 was being right now. Usually, he was all about fighting and annoying Smg4. But right now he's just whining about being woken up and dragged downstairs like a college kid who pulled an all-nighter. It was weird. Then again, Belle was being less hostile so Tari wasn't going to look a gift horse in the mouth.

Melony and Mario came over dragging an unwilling Smg4 with them.

Smg3 looked up and immediately said, “Oh No. No morning people allowed. Go away.”

Melony ignored him and placed a cup of coffee and a waffle in front of him. “Stop being a grumpy drama queen and drink your coffee, Dad.”

“I’m not a drama queen,” Smg3 huffed as he took a sip of coffee.

“The contest starts at 8 am. If I had let you sleep in, you wouldn’t have had enough time to eat and have coffee.” Melony reasoned.

“Good. I don't want to be in the stupid contest anyways.” Smg3 huffed.

“Oh yes, you will!” Melony glared.

Smg3 took one look at her and decided he wasn't awake enough to deal with a mad Melony. “Okay, fine. No need to get upset.”

Mario was trying to force Smg4 to sit down at the table, which was hard since Smg4 kept trying to run. Eventually, Smg4 compromised by sitting next to Tari.

Mario and Melony were just shaking with energy.

“How many cups of coffee have you had?” Smg3 narrowed his eyes at Melony.

“I only had 3 cups. Stop getting on to me about my caffeine intake!” Melony argued.

“You know how you get when you have caffeine or sugar.” Smg3 sighed. “You’re vibrating with energy.”

Belle slowly leaned away from Melony. “Last time you had coffee, you tried to reprogram my PlayStation and nearly burned the house down.”

“I just wanted to make it compatible with 4k graphics.” Melony pouted.

“I know, but the point is that you tend to go crazy when you are caffeinated,” Belle explained.

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Smg4 pouted as he stood next to Smg3 in front of a 5-foot by 5-foot tarp in a big room. There were many other groups of two next to their own tarp.

“Alright, everybody!” The contest leader yelled cheerfully. “Today, you and your partner have 10 hours to build a food-related or drink-related item that resonates with who you are. You may combine two different items into anything you like. The possibilities are endless. Just remember to have fun and remember you are doing this for charity! You’ll find all the items you need in the back of the room. Good luck, and may the best team win!”

Mario could be heard chanting the word spaghetti in the background as his partner Melony chanted the word watermelon.

Smg3 grimaced as he imagined the horrors of whatever those two would end up making. Combining watermelon with spaghetti sounded terrifying. Smg3 looks at Smg4 who seems to not want to cooperate at all. He was just pouted and turned away from Smg3 with his arms crossed. 

Smg3 sighed in annoyance and decided that if Smg4 was going to be a child about it, then he would do the sculpture all by himself. Smg3 headed off to gather the things he needed to build their sculpture. He knew coffee was something that represented him. But what about Smg4? Maybe energy drinks? Smg4 seemed like the kind of person to chug those with reckless abandon.

An hour later Smg4 got bored pretending to ignore his unwanted partner and looked to see what he was doing. Smg4 was shocked to see Smg3 was already getting a good start into the sculpture which seemed to be a mixture of coffee and an energy drink can. 

Smg3 was so focused on the sculpture, he didn't notice Smg4 gawking at him. He just kept working on it as he hummed. He had no idea just how unnerved Smg4 was that he guessed the drink that resonated with Smg4.

Smg4 glanced around to see everyone else had no issues with their partners and were getting along just fine with the projects. It seemed only he was refusing to do anything. Tari and Belle had this cool gaming sculpture made with tetric jello shapes and giant peeps. Bob and Rob were making a giant grilled corn with spice on it. Mario and Meolony had a watermelon with a weird body made of spaghetti. Heck, he thinks he even saw Xbox996 and X working together on something in the room.

Smg4 felt a bit bad that he was the only one causing problems when none of the villains were. Why was he causing issues when Smg3 was being civil for once? He knew he shouldn’t be antagonizing Smg3 when he’s not mad at him. He should be glad Smg3 isn't causing problems. So why was he being so stubborn? Was he really that paranoid?

With a resigned sigh, he knelt down next to Smg3 and reluctantly asked what he could do to help.

Smg3 shrugged. “Its technically supposed to be a representation of both of us so I guess whatever fits you?”

Smg3 goes back to mixing the coffee color into the quick-drying resin that claims to dry within 2 hours.

Smg4 muttered, “right…” before looking at the energy drink can that was shaped like a coffee cup. 

He could make it look like Red Bull. That would work. He looked around to see if the colors he needed were there and found that Smg3 happened to grab those exact colors. It seems SMg3 knew which energy drink he would go with as well. Talk about creepy.

Without looking up from mixing the resin, smg3 asks, “Are you going to make wings for it or just the colors and design?”

SMg4 blinked as he registered the question. “Right… um… I dont know if the wings would look good on this. It might end up looking as horrid as Melony’s and Mario’s sculpture.”

“I dont even want to know what those two Grimlins have built over there.” Smg3 huffed as he kept mixing the resin.

Smg4 went back to painting the Red Bull design as he felt like everything was surreal. He was next to Smg3 for over an hour and the man hasn't tried to strangle or insult him. Granted, he didn't try to kill him last night in the hotel room either, but it was still strange. He was used to them always fighting…

He wasnt used to things being peaceful. It was unnerving. He was just waiting for something, anything to happen.

But it never did.

And that scared him. He didn't like the unknown. Smg3 wasn't predictable anymore and that made him 100 times more dangerous to Smg4.

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“And the winner is… Insomniacs!” The announcer declared.

Smg3 glared at Melony and Mario. Apparently, they were the reason he and Smg4 were called that.

Smg3 crossed his arms and sighed as he noticed everyone looking towards them. Great… just what he needed. Unnecessary attention.

Don’t get him wrong, he liked being acknowledged. Just not when he was trying to fix things currently. He just didnt want unwanted attention!

Finally, another chapter done. Next time we see Mario and Melony getting up to the same old shenanigans. What's this? Mario open a Pizza shop? And what's that in Meggy’s grip? Find out in the next chapter of Last Ditch Effort.

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Loud shouts of cursing and trees falling could be heard in the forest where our two lovely Gremlins were. Mario and Melony were hanging out once more and it has been a week since the Art trip.

Melony sighed fondly as she watched Mario destroy trees so he could open up a Pizza shop near a camping site. She didn't even know why this was happening way earlier than the previous timeline. But she knew some things were already changing due to Smg3’s meddling so it was to be expected that other things would change as well.

Yesterday Mario had been arguing with Meggy over the topic of pizza and if putting spaghetti on it was a good idea. A few hours later, Mario was on a mission to open up his spaghetti-flavored Pizza shop. If only he could get the shop up.

Thus, here they are in the forest, and it's not even 9AM yet. Melony was woken up at midnight by a phone call from Mario about his latest idea of a pizza shop. Even though she knew it would likely end terribly, she still decided to help Mario anyway.

Plus, the possibility of fighting trees sounded fun.

Melony’s phone rang causing her to pull it out and answer it. “Hello?”

“Melony? Where are you?” Smg3 replied.

“Oh… sorry about that. Mario needed help with building a Pizza Shop and called me around Midnight for help.” Melony chuckled nervously.

“And you couldnt have left a note or something?” Smg3 groaned.

“I forgot. My bad.” Melony apologized.

“Fine. Just dont break too many laws and keep Mario out of trouble.” Smg3 huffed before hanging up.

Melony looks over as she pockets her phone to see Mario is already building his shop. And somehow its a stabilized structure?

And how did he create Marty so fast?! She only looked away for a few seconds!

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Contrary to common belief, Luigi wasnt dumb. He knew something was off with Melony and her friends. They seemed to be, well more older acting than they should. Smg3 acted like a completely different person and JubJub didnt act the same either. Plus, he noticed the Anti crew whispering about stopping certain events from happening. Almost as if they time traveled or something.

So, Luigi knew something was up. He just needed to figure out what it was.

And that is why Luigi was walking through the woods this morning despite it being a creepy forest. Because Mario and Melony were out here and he needed answers.

Luigi stopped walking when he reached a clearing to see a sight he didnt expect; Mario, Melony, and a Paper cut out of a person selling pizza. Pizza that was spaghetti flavored to be exact.

Since when did Mario have a Pizza Store?!

“Mario? What is this?” Luigi asked as he walked up to the checkout counter window.

“Mario is selling pizza!” Mario grinned,

“Apparently, Mario and Meggy were arguing about spaghetti Pizza yesterday and now he wants to sell spaghetti-themed pizza. He dragged me out here around midnight to help.” Melony shrugged. “Dont ask how he built the store so fast, because I have no idea.”

Luigi just blinked at them. Honestly he shouldnt be surprised at the point. It’s Mario afterall.

“You want to help us? It’s kind of hard to keep Mario from burning the place down when he tries to cook.” Melony sweatdropped.

“Sure.” Luigi answered. “I don't have anything to do anyway.”

“Great.” Melony smiled. “Now I need to get back to making my secret sauce for the pizza. And no, Mario! I wont tell you how its made.”

“Mario wants to help.” Mario pouted.

“You can help by kneading the dough or attracting customers. I wont have you messing with my sauce though.” Melony sighed.

Mario cheered before running off to attract customers in his own crazy Italian way. Lets just hope he doesnt break any laws in the process.

Melony sighed and whipped the sweat off her brow. “Hopefully he doesnt cause too much trouble getting customers.”

“He hasnt tried to eat all the pizza?” Luigi quirked an eyebrow.

“Actually, no. He really wants to prove Meggy wrong about his Pizza Idea being dumb,” Melony pulled a pizza out of the oven. “He wants to show her that it can be a successful hit.”

“Did you get any customers yet?” Luigi asked.

“Not really. But its only 11am so I’m not surprised.” Melony shrugged. “We probably wont see anyone till noon.”

“What the-”

“Oh, hey Smg4,” Luigi waved. “Mario opened a Spaghetti Pizza Store.”

“I see… and where is he?” Smg4 asked as he looked around.

“Looking for victims, i mean customers.” Melony laughed.

“He’s getting customers alone? He’s probably going to do something stupid or illegal.” Smgf4 groaned.

“Probably. But he’s really excited to prove Meggy wrong so I hope he gets customers.” Melony grinned. “I didn’t get up at midnight to help him for nothing.”

“I’m surprised he didnt bother me for help.” Smg4 shook his head.

“He probably knew you would say no or stop him before he ended up breaking a few laws,” Melony shrugged. “He knows I cant say no and takes advantage of it.”

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Meggy and Tari was walking towards a cafe. Dont ask why, its for plot reasons.

Anyway, Tari stopped when she saw something shiny in the alley way. “Huh, Whats that?”

Meggy and Tari approach the item only to see a strange stone that was shining ominously.

“I kind of want to touch it…” tari muttered as she reached out for it.

“What?! No! Dont touch creepy rocks that glow in dark alleyways!” Meggy yelled as she pulled Tari away from it.

“Oh come on, Meggy. Its just a stone.” Tari argued as she went back to reaching for it. “It’s not like its going to hurt anyone…”

Tari goes quiet as she touched it.

“Tari?” Meggy questioned as she placed a hand on Tari’s shoulder. “Hello? Tari, are you okay?”

Tari silently turned around with tears in her eyes and shoved the stone into Meggy’s hands.

“Tari?! What the-” Meggy goes quiet and sighs. “Oh…”

This wasnt an ordinary stone. It was the magic stone from chapter one! Thats right! They got their memories from the original timeline!

“Do you think Melony and the Anti-crew know about the future? They seem to act different from the original timeline.” Tari spoke up.

“Maybe, it would explain why Smg3 is a bit more tame… but it doesnt explain why he has his newer design.” Meggy frowned.

“Maybe one of them timetraveled? Smg3 seemed to be one of the last of us to die since he was alive when i died.”Tari shrugged.

“He was alive when I died as well… suspicious. Think we should investigate them?” Meggy asked thoughtfully.

“Well, it would lead us to answers.” Tari smiled. “Besides, it couldn’t hurt to check.”

An hour later leads to them finding Mario’s Pizza store where Melony can be heard talking to Luigi about something.

“I’m just saying, a virtual western world would suck.” Melony huffed.

“What do you have against western themes?” Luigi groaned.

“Its nothing. Its just a bad experience I had.” Melony sighed. Than she muttered, “Screw that stupid One shot Wren…”

“Okay…” Luigi let out as he looked away from her awkwardly.

Meggy and Tari who were hiding near the shop exchanged looks. Melony knew the future for sure.

Smg4, who was sitting nearby looked perplexed. He was lost in thought about the weird behavior of his rival. Ever since the Art Contest, Smg3 has been doing nothing and it almost seemed like he was avoiding him. It was weird. He didnt like it. He felt like Smg3 would attack at any moment and he felt on guard due to that. Why was Smg3 suddenly so different in his actions? What was Smg3 up to? Why was he nicer? Well, less mean than he usually is, but still unusually nice for him.

It didnt make sense. It was driving him mad. He had to know what Smg3 was up to. I mean, Smg3 was a villian. Of course he was up to no good. Smg4 was so on to him.

Next Chapter, we get bowling night with Mario, Melony, and a few unwilling tagalongs.