I own nothing. The only original things thoughts or ideas are the names of some of the characters who wouldn't be able to be identified without names such as the individual Goombas, and other Super Mario creatures yet to make their appearance. Everything else is owned by Nintendo, and the creaters of Super Mario Brothers. Enjoy your reading.

Chapter 1

The Secret Meeting

It was a pitch-black night in the Mushroom Kingdom. A storm front brought in a violent thunderstorm. This plus the new moon limited visibility to very minimal. It was the perfect night for the Goombas to meet in an abandoned barn on the out skirts of the Mushroom Kingdom.

Josh the head Goomba of the meeting was very quiet, and stealthy upon exiting his home. He did not want to wake Todd, the chief of the Mushroom Kingdom police force. If he got busted again he would certainly get the Thwomp punishment. This is not the first time he has tried to set up a secret rebellion against the Royal Family. He was tired of being oppressed, and viewed inferior. He also knew that the other Goombas felt the same way. Ever since the creation of the Mushroom Kingdom Toads had been heavily favored by the Royal Family. They all immediately became part of the upper class. Most of them were nights despite the fact that they were weaker, slower, and more gullible than Goombas. Josh put his black trench coat on, and warily opened the door. He left into the stormy night for the meeting.

The walk was difficult with such low visibility. The night however did give Josh cover from being seen, and the heavy downpour was louder than his footsteps. Finally He found his way to the barn where everyone was to be already. It was packed with hundreds of Goombas, most of them being men, however there were some women. All the Goombas had favored Josh heavily for his attempts at in obtaining an egalitarian society within the Mushroom Kingdom. Despite being jailed several times for his protests, and demonstrations, his judgment was trusted. In their eyes, he was the definition of fortitude. In their eyes was a vista that showed them that he would lead them to freedom. His popularity was crucial to his plan of mass resistance that was about to be released tonight. He took his place at the podium to address his audience.

He politely asked his fellow Goombas, "Alright everybody may I have your attention please?" The room fell dead silent. The only sound that could be heard was the pitter-patter of the rain outside. "Good evening my friends," Goomba said with sincerity. "It is no mystery that the oppression thrust upon us has not ceased. We have tried everything from negotiating with the King to peaceful protests. They have jailed us, tortured us, and taxed us. Most recently they taxed us on our beloved Mushrooms. Ladies, and gentlemen there is only one option we have not tried, and I am tentative upon utilizing this option; war." Everyone one in the room stood with a gape.

One bold Goomba, named Bart, known for his recklessness, and foolish pride stated his opinion bellowing, "Only now is it that you realized this! After every other option is used. I have been saying this since the Attendance Act that forced us every morning, and afternoon to report in to the sheriff's office to make sure that none of us had tried to flee the Kingdom, which admittedly was repealed after Mr. Josh ad so boldly protested it gaining support from even the Yoshi's as it was a peaceful protest, and the act was rather unfair, but it was a sign that we would be oppressed. We are ten times stronger than the Toadstool army. We could have easily annihilated them years ago, and only now you realize our only option." I say we just go to war tomorrow." The crowd didn't know what to make of this comment. They all respected Josh more than anyone, and didn't like it when others criticized him, however they also agreed with Bart, for a long time they had wanted to go to war, and the only one who had suggested otherwise was Josh. All eyes were now upon Josh for an intelligent comment.

"It is true that we are stronger than the Toadstool army by tenfold," Josh admitted, "however their alliance with the Yoshis is a threat. The Yoshis are stronger than us by at least one-hundredfold, and they won't hesitate to defend them. We cannot rush into this my friend. We need to form our own alliance, which I already have plans for. This is a very risky alliance mind you, but it's our only chance. We have to form an alliance with the Koopas." Everyone in the room gasped.

The Koopas were the most powerful of all races within the world. The only reason for their lack of dominance in the Mushroom Kingdom was the fact that they had no support. The only reason they were not the supreme rulers is because in a war twenty-five years previous to the present day all the races had declared war against the Koopas. Being heavily outnumbered they made a retreat, and haven't been heard of since. Some people believed that they didn't even exist anymore.

"This is absurd!" cried Bart. "We are putting our best chances on forming an alliance with a species that may not even exist anymore. Never mind even the fact that they resent all who they consider inferior to themselves." Once again all eyes were on Josh.

"I have considered this," stated Josh, "however we have no other choice. It is imperative that we get help, because without that we have no chance in getting liberty. In fact my friends I plan to go on a journey to seek out the Koopas. Whoever wishes to come with me, and actually attempt to obtain freedom speak now!"

"I will go," declared a Goomba named Bosephus. "This is for the greater good of our needs, therefore I will join my fellow friend."

"I concur," began another Goomba, Gerard "I have sat too long expecting things to get better. One Goomba cannot do this alone."

By the end of the conference seven more Goombas volunteered to join Josh on his journey: two women, and five more men. The two women were wives of Gerard, and Bosephus, who did not want to leave their husbands' side on such a dangerous journey. Josh was pleased with the showing, and made one last address to his audience stating, "We leave an hour before dawn breaks. We meet here for our journey. Those who are not present by oh four-hundred hundred hours will be assumed to not show up, and we will depart with out you. Sleep well tonight ladies, and gentlemen. Wish good luck to those you wish it."

Josh was about to leave, when he was interrupted by a shy voice "Pardon me Josh," she began "I don't want to delay you but I would just like to say good luck for tomorrow." The voice belonged to a woman who Josh recognized, and had a deep passion for. She did not know this though. Josh would regain his composure after the moment of shock, and it was only after that would he turn around to face her.

"Thank you Ms. Valerie you are only too kind," he began. "I must say I am surprised to see you here tonight especially after our last… how would you put it… experience perhaps? We almost got killed."

"Ah Mr. Josh but that is what made it all that more exciting," she retorted. "If the sheriff had killed you during the protest surely there would have been a rebellion by now."

Josh kept himself from trembling and stated calmly, "But that would have been all for the worst my friend, and please, call me Josh, there is no need to be formal with me, I believe the two of us are familiar enough with each other."

"The same goes for me Josh you may just call me Valerie," she said in reply. "Look if you need someone to write to while you're away you could always write to me. I know you lost all your family in the Stomp Act three years ago, and all your friends are going with you. I just think it's… nice for you to have someone to talk to."

"Why thank you," Josh began, "This is a great favor you have done for me, and I hope to repay it with our freedom Valerie. I will indeed take up your generous offer"

"It is no burden to me Josh," she stated. If it wasn't for you most of my the rest of my kin would probably already be dead, along with me. Consider this a favor in return of all the work you have done."

"Consider it done Valerie," Josh said with sincerity, "I would love to stay and cat, but I must get going it is rather late, and I must be here early, and obey my own commands. Goodnight Valerie."

"Goodnight Josh," she stated in return. "Good luck tomorrow." She then stared into the sky that had now cleared. It was now filled with stars that appeared ever so beautiful, and illuminated the night sky. With no moon they seemed even more transcendental. She continued to look up, and with a tear in her eye she whispered, "Please keep him safe." In the moment she had taken her eye off the sky a star twinkled brighter than it had previously, and immediately went back to its normal state.