Reunion

Reunion is a story written by and , taking place after the events of Super Mario and the Underworld Trials and Super Mario Expedition. The story focuses on the reunion of Ruby and Sapphire after their separation when Obsidia sought to take over the Underworld, typing up loose ends in the plots of both games, and further delve into and flesh out their characters.
==Plot==
The story opens directly after the events of Super Mario Expedition, where the Kaliente Army is defeated and Mario, L.K., Timid Guy, and Trumbone are all getting ready to return to the Mushroom Kingdom. The latter three are talking with Sapphire and Platinum.
Platinum: So you guys have to go now?
L.K.: Sure do. We'd love to stay, but this isn't really our home.
Sapphire: Well, you and your Mario friend are welcome here anytime.
Timid Guy: Thanks. I hope we'll see you again soon.
L.K.: You know, you two kinda remind me of some other Underworlders we've met.
Timid Guy: Oh yeah, now that you mention it. What were their names again?
Sapphire: Other... Underworlders?
Platinum: Dad, I thought you said our clan were the only Underworlders.
L.K.: Of course you guys aren't, there's this place called the Underworld where a bunch of them live. Y'know, hence the name.
Timid Guy: Oh yeah, I remember their names now! Pearl and Ruby!
L.K.: Oh yeah, that's right!
Sapphire: Ruby... Did you say... Ruby?
L.K.: Yup, and I have to say you kinda remind me of her. Wouldn't surprise me if you two were long-lost siblings.
Timid Guy: Seems unlikely to me, considering it looks like they've been here for their whole lives.
The sound of Trumbone's horn is heard from behind, signaling L.K. and Timid Guy to get on Mario's Sky Pop and ride it back to the Mushroom Kingdom.
L.K.: Well, it's been fun, but gotta go. Bye!
Timid Guy: Say, why did they decide to call themselves Underworlders anyway? Think they could have come up with a more... original name?
L.K.: I dunno, I wasn't at the meeting.
L.K. and Timid Guy hop on the Sky Pop with Mario and Trumbone, and take off, leaving just Sapphire and Platinum.
Platinum: Hey dad, you were acting kind of weird. Do you know someone named Ruby? ...Dad?
Sapphire continues staring blankly into space as flashbacks of his past play.
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A younger Sapphire stands alongside Ruby in what appears to be a battlefield of sorts, tearing up. Ruby has her hand on his shoulder.
Sapphire: I can't believe...she sacrificed herself...
Ruby: What Amethyst did was noble. She bought us time to evacuate that village.
Sapphire: She did. Hopefully... I can raise Platinum well... on my own.
The conversation is interrupted by the sound of an explosion in the distance. Ruby and Sapphire look on to see it churning, knowing who's responsible.
Ruby: Alright, there she is. Only one way out of this situation.
Sapphire nods at Ruby as the two of them move forward. The two get close to the sight of the explosion before Obsidia steps out from the flames, cackling.
Obsidia: Face it, dear sister. My powers are much stronger than yours ever will be. That throne belongs to me!
Ruby: You were not chosen to be the ruler of the Underworld! That was not my fault!
Sapphire: We're stopping you right here, right now, before this goes any further!
Obsidia: Getting cocky, are we? Then go ahead brother - try me!
Ruby: Sapphire, don't!
Sapphire readies his hammer and charges at Obsidia. He tries to swing, but a crystal pillar is created that blocks his attack. The hammer's head is knocked clean off, and Obsidia counters forming a much larger, crystalized hammer and knocking him away with it. He hits a wall and tumbles to the ground, and Ruby quickly runs to his aid.
Ruby: Sapphire, she's too strong. You can't beat her.
Sapphire: Then what are we supposed to do?
Ruby: You make sure all the citizens have evacuated safely. I... can hold her off long enough.
Sapphire: I'm not letting you do that.
Ruby: My powers match her's equally. Just go, don't worry about me.
Sapphire: I already lost Amethyst, I'm not losing you too!
Ruby: Listen, there's-
A magic blast separates the two, sending them flying in different directions. Knowing the weight of the situation, the two nod to each other and go their separate ways. Sapphire reaches a crowd of Underworlders next to a massive, crystalized Warp Pipe, one of which is holding a baby.
Underworlder Woman: Don't worry, Prince Sapphire. I kept your child safe like I promised.
Sapphire: Best news I heard all day. OK everyone, into the pipe! Now!
Sapphire motions everyone to run through the giant Warp Pipe, taking them to the surface. Once all of the escapees have entered, Sapphire takes a glance at Ruby and Obsidia, seeing the two launching magic blasts at each other. Obsidia, however, manages to cause an explosion so hard that it knocks Ruby down, leaving her motionless on the ground. The vibrations also causes a rockslide that blocks the entrance to the Warp Pipe.
Sapphire tries to knock the wall of rocks down, but with no luck. Coming to the conclusion that Ruby is dead, he lays his head on the wall of the pipe and sighs, tearing up. However, he notices the wall of rocks growing redder and hotter. Realizing what is happening, he quickly makes it to the other end of the Warp Pipe, narrowly avoiding the explosion behind him that destroys it. The other Underworlders look at him, and he simply bows his head. The Underworlders take this as a sign that Ruby was killed, and begin mourning her loss.
Eventually, under Sapphire's commands, everyone starts following him to find a new place to call home. While walking, Sapphire pulls a small red, heart-shaped jewel out of his pocket - a gem that Ruby used to wear on her dress - and clutches it.
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In the present day, Sapphire fishes into his pocket and pulls out that same heart-shaped jewel and stares at it.
Platinum: Dad! Hello, Dad!
Sapphire snaps out of his trance.
Sapphire: Oh, uh, s-s-sorry son, I must have... zoned out there...
Platinum: Dad, why are you acting so weird today? And who's Ruby?
Sapphire: Son... there's something I should have told you a long time ago...
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The scene transitions to a large building in the Tsukai Village, where several Underworlders are gathered. Sapphire walks up to a large podium in front of the crowd as everyone becomes silent.
Sapphire: Attention everyone, I called you all here today because I have an important announcement. For the past three years now, we have been planning a siege on the Underworld to overthrow Obsidia and reclaim our rightful place at home. Well, I am happy to announce, and you all will be happy to hear, that this will no longer be necessary.
The crowd of Underworlders gasp and begin murmuring to each other.
Sapphire: A recent visitor of ours, Mario, has told us that he has been to the Underworld since its supposed takeover, and the fate of our home that we were led to believe was wrong! The Underworld is safe and sound, and Obsidia was defeated all along all those years ago!
The crowd of Underworlders begin cheering.
Sapphire: Most importantly, my beloved sister, and your beloved queen, is still alive! Ruby defeated Obsidia!
The cheering gets louder by several octaves, with them throwing their hats in the air.
Sapphire: Now that we know the Underworld is safe and inhabitable for everyone, there are of course some big renovations when it comes to our life in Tsukai Village. Such as, us moving back, forming a civilization here for those who wish to stay, making easy travel, and the like. I promise all of these will be addressed in due time, but for now, me and my son Platinum are taking a little visit to the Underworld to make sure everything is still alright. We leave here tomorrow, and we will be back in due time.
As Sapphire walks off the podium, the crowd continues cheering. Platinum peeks from behind the building and runs to Sapphire's side.
Platinum: So... where is the Underworld?
Sapphire: You'll see soon. We leave at morning, so be up bright and early. And that means no midnight stargazing.
Platinum: Aw man...
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The next day, Sapphire and Platinum are seen walking through a large field. Sapphire sees a giant Warp Pipe sticking out of the side of a hill, and recognizes it as entrance to the Underworld.
Sapphire: Well, this is it. That big Pipe is gonna take us to the Underworld.
Platinum: Are you sure that's a Pipe? It looks nothing like the ones at home.
Sapphire: Those were Moon Pipes, son. Everywhere else in the world, Pipes are circular.
Platinum: Oh. Well, should we go in?
Platinum walks toward it, but Sapphire immediately pulls him back.
Sapphire: Whoa, look out!
Just after Sapphire pulls Platinum back, a massive Wiggler bus passes by. It stops just by the Warp Pipe, and several Toads, Yoshis, Tosatarenans, and Lochladies step out. They begin forming a big crowd as an Underworlder lady comes out of the Warp Pipe to welcome them.
Sapphire: OK, now we can go.
As Sapphire and Platinum approach the crowd, the Underworlder lady begins talking.
Underworlder Guide: Hello, and welcome to our beautiful home, the Underworld! I'm your guide, Opal, and today we'll be taking a tour around the Kingdom and visit its wonderful locales and historical landmarks. I hope you all are excited, because the things you are about to see can't be found anywhere else! Follow me!
Opal leads the giant crowd into the Warp Pipe, and Sapphire and Platinum trail behind. As they walk through it, Platinum inches closer and closer to his father.
Sapphire: Nervous?
Platinum: Kind of. I... can't see the sky down here... and it's really dark...
Sapphire: You'll get used to it.
Everyone exits the Warp Pipe and enters the Underworld, with glistening crystals of multiple colors everywhere. As the tourists are taking pictures everywhere, Sapphire looks around and easily recognizes the place, though notices it has changed a lot since he was last here, with bigger buildings and stone structures. He begins smiling.
Sapphire: It's good to be home.
Opal grabs the attention of all the tourists.
Opal: Now, before we continue, does anyone have any questions?
Blue Yoshi: Where's the buffet?
Lochlady: Where is your most colorful cluster of crystals? These look so pretty!
Toad: Where's the giant castle of the queen that was promised in the brochure?
Opal: We'll get to all of those throughout the tour. Follow me down to the center of the main city, where we will begin our adventure!
Platinum begins following the crowd, but Sapphire stops him.
Sapphire: We're not going that way. We're taking a shortcut straight to the castle.
Platinum: Is that where your sister is?
Sapphire: It is, so what are we waiting for?
Sapphire leads Platinum in the opposite direction until they reach a cluster of blue, red, and black crystals. Sapphire places his hand on of the blue crystals, causing it to glow. The cluster then begins opening up as a small tunnel opens. The two step inside, with Platinum being close behind. The crystals then close behind him, causing the tunnel to darken and making him gasp. Sapphire pats him on the head.
Sapphire: Need some light?
Sapphire snaps his fingers, causing several crystals to illuminate, creating light in the tunnel.
Platinum: Thanks.
Sapphire: Being of royal blood has its perks.
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Meanwhile, inside the Underworld castle, Ruby and Pearl are in the throne room, waving goodbye to a group of tourists who are exiting the castle. Ruby sits back in her throne as she prepares for the next set of tourists, while Pearl sits in a smaller chair beside her, sighing. Pearl glancing at her mother, who doesn't seem to be paying attention to her, and then sighs even louder. Ruby turns to look at her.
Ruby: Alright, what's wrong?
Pearl: How much longer do we have to stay here? I'm bored.
Ruby: Well, to tell you the truth, so am I. Meeting visitors is fun, but doing it for a week is...
Pearl: Boring.
Ruby: "Boring" is a bit harsh. I prefer the term "monotonous".
Pearl: So you mean boring.
Ruby: How do you know what monotonous means?
Pearl: Brooke taught me.
Ruby chuckles, and soon Pearl is giggling too.
Ruby: That girl is just a walking encyclopedia, isn't she?
Pearl: Yeah, she is. So when are we gonna see more people?
Ruby looks at the clock on a wall, saying 2:30 PM.
Ruby: Well, lucky for you, the next few tourists aren't supposed to show up for a few more hours, so we can take a break.
Pearl: Yes!
Pearl hops off her chair and quickly runs through a door behind the throne, with Ruby following. The door leads to a more domesticated area of the castle with couches, a kitchen, a dining room, and a staircase leading to a second floor with bedrooms, fit for a regular household.
Pearl: So, are we having lunch?
Ruby: Sure, but I'm tired so we're ordering from the castle kitchen.
Pearl: Oh, can I get a Sap Muffin? Please?
Ruby: You had one yesterday. And stole one the day before.
Pearl: Hey, that was for Brittany! She never had a Sap Muffin before.
Ruby: Well, I think you had enough Sap Muffins this week. I'll just order us some Shroom Steaks. That'll give you the energy you need to keep meeting tourists.
Pearl: Alright.
Ruby sits on the couch, and takes out a small, crystalized pad. She touches different-colored crystals on it as they glow, placing the order. Before she can confirm however, a strange feeling begins clouding her mind. She's confused at what it is at first, but then realizes that the royal tunnels around the kingdom have been infiltrated. However, since they can only be accessed by royal blood, she doesn't know what's going on. She gets up as her golden trident materializes in her hand.
Pearl: What's wrong, mom?
Ruby: Honey, get behind me. Someone's coming.
Pearl follows Ruby as she heads toward a bookshelf. A few seconds later, the shelf begins rumbling, and she readies her trident. However, as the shelf is lifted upward, she sees Sapphire on the other side, which puts her in shock.
Ruby: B... Brother?
Sapphire: Hey big sis, guess who's alive?
A moment of silence falls between the two. Sapphire smiles, happy to see his sister, while Ruby freezes in place and drops her trident, in disbelief at what she is seeing.
Pearl: You have a brother!?
==Characters==
SapphireExpedition.png|Sapphire
Ruby Drebbles.png|Ruby
Platinum2019.png|Platinum
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