Post-FOTW

The title **Post-FOTW** pertains to a series of machinima videos that canonically take place after the events of *Fate of the World*, but don't necessarily fit into the category of *SM64 Bloopers*. They could be seen as a sequel series without an official name as of yet. These videos can be distinguished by what kinds of weapons the characters use, if Super has access to Eyerok and Tartarus, it has taken place after Fate of the World.

## History

What could be seen as the first episode to this series, *Meet the Super(s),* released on May 24th. The video served as a reintroduction to Super and Evil, as well as an official introduction to Grace as a character. This video also does not shy away from making references to events featured in Fate of the World, such as someone giving Super his Evoker, and how much it means to him.

## Plot

### Premise

With the defeat of Void and peace returning to the Mushroom Kingdom, Super and Evil notice that weird things are happening to the Castle's paintings. Every night their warps are morphed into distorted versions of the original world. Up until this point, only Super, Evil, and Dr. Haugh T. have experienced the Dark Paintings. Super tells Dr. T. that he often goes into them to defeat Shadows, the monsters that infest the world. However, conflict arises when Dr. T. informs the two that the link between worlds stays open when they travel through the Dark Paintings, leaving Shadows to be able to travel between worlds. Only Persona-Users are able to defeat the Shadows, so this leaves normal citizens at risk. Our heroes soon learn that the corruption that Void has brought about on the world in the form of the Zones has not fully disappeared. They are re-manifesting *en masse* through the form of the Dark Paintings. Believing that destroying them will make it impossible for Void to come back, the main trio explore the distorted worlds beyond the paintings.

### Meet the Super(s)

Super, Evil, and Grace are all interviewed by Dr. T. to see if their Persona escapades will be any threat to the world. Grace is the only one who is deemed a non-threat and Super and Evil are invited to the basement to be killed by the Doctor himself. Grace feels as if something's wrong, picks up Super's stolen Evoker, and uses it to save them. She's then invited to join Super and Evil on their mission to find out more about the Dark Paintings, which she accepts.

### Fated Fight

*While not advancing the plot of the main series, it references events so I'm counting it.*

Evil mentions some sort of an anomaly in Collebello, and tells Super to go deal with it. It turns out to be Muberk, who quickly challenges Super to a fight. With his speed and scythe proving to be a challenge, Super struggles until he activates his Grand Star Form. With his improved pyrokinesis and increased power, he makes quick work out of Muberk, finishing him off with two slashes from his blade.

### The Race to the Flag Collab

Super, Evil, and Grace are ready to take on Koopa the Quick, until they're all sucked into the Dark Painting. However, the race still goes on, with Super splitting off from the group while the other two face off against two silver Shadows. Everything is manageable until the Shadows merge into a giant golden Shadow, in this state it is substantially more powerful and impervious to normal attacks. Super sees this during the race and dives into a portal to Collebello. Interestingly, time works differently in the normal world compared to the Dark Painting. Super does the unthinkable. He unfreezes SonicG64 to help. He goes into the portal, and turns into his Super Form. He makes light work of the Shadow, and still has time to punch Koopa the Quick into his own portal so Super can grab the flag and secure the Power Star for.

### Unwanted "Help"

*While not advancing the plot of the main series, it references events so I'm counting it.*

Super is trying to figure out how to grab the Power Star from behind the chain chomp's gate, until he's interrupted by Evil, who insists he wants to help. He quickly devises a plan that rather harms Super than helps him. By freeing the chomp, it immediately hones in on Super, backing him into a corner forcing him to fight back. He locks its jaw by jamming his sword in his mouth, then sets it on fire to stun it. Then, he summons Eyerok to flick it into the stratosphere. Super comes back to the gate to see Evil hardly trying to open it. The chain chomp then falls from the sky, crushing the both of them.

### Super Waits for Saturn to Build at 3AM

*While not advancing the plot of the main series, it references events so I'm counting it.*

Super lets his mind wander while waiting for Saturn to build. Here he mentions that the Dark Paintings feel familiar, referencing the Zones.

### Alleyway Ambush

*While not advancing the plot of the main series, it references events so I'm counting it.*

Super brings Evil and Grace along to capture the Mushroom Kingdom's current #1 offender, Dommypwnz. The three use a combination of Persona skills and physical combat to try and thwart Dom. He fights back with his own wit and speed, even utilizing an Ice Flower to exploit Super's weakness to it. The trio almost win, if it weren't for a POW block that Dom found and used.

## Trivia

* The concept of the Dark Paintings are heavily inspired by the Dark Hour from Persona 3
* The Shadows themselves are able to take on many forms, their first appearance in Meet the Super(s) had them retain their more blob-like appearance, while the Race to the Flag Collab showed more Mario-like versions of them.
	+ Evil says here this may be because they're assimilating and becoming more accustomed to their world.