Chapter 1
It was a very, very hot day. The new pool at Peach's Castle had become a genuine bounty on a day like today, and that's exactly where Mario, Luigi, Peach, Toad and Toadette were. An adventure-free vacation-like period was upon the group, and they longed to enjoy every minute of it.
"We should really throw a party," commented Peach. "It's been such beautiful weather lately!"
"Beautiful, yet very hot," added a sweaty Luigi, who was trying too hard to relax.
"A party is a great idea," blabbed Toad, always full of energy."
"Calm down buddy," responded Mario, "A party is an awesome idea. We should have it on Saturday."
"But that's just two days away!" panicked Peach. "How am I going to invite guests!?!"
Luigi responded, "You are princess of the Mushroom Kingdom. If you throw a party, I'm sure some people will show up."
"Obviously," boasted Toad. "You're like...royalty around this part of the world!"
"Okay, okay, I'll throw a party in two days, but I want some of you to help me organize!"
"Tomorrow, perhaps," replied Mario. "We should really get going."
"Yea," added Luigi. "Warm day equals cool night."
"Warm?"
"Hot day equals cool night."
"Alright then," responded Peach. "I'll see you boys tomorrow. Thanks for another great day. Good bye."
Meanwhile:
Bowser smiled. "I am ready."
Just then there was a knock at the door of Bowser's Castle. Bowser Jr. went to go and retrieve the first guest and was shocked to see who it was. He beckoned her inside and led her to Bowser's throne room on the other side of the castle. On his way in he passed the Magma Room and showed it to the guest. As they entered the Throne Room, a grin appeared on his wicked, yellow face.
"I'm very glad that you could join us Princess Shroob."
Princess Shroob looked at him with an evil grin of her own and replied, "It is an honor for me to join in on something to destroy that Mario and his pathetic brother Luigi. Are there any others arriving soon?"
"More of my...um..."helpers" are coming soon," Bowser replied. "Is the Commander Shroob with you?"
"Yes, he and a thousand Shroobs are in my ship. Mario will pay for what he did to the Shroobs. No mercy!"
"And so, the League of Villains has begun!"
The smoldering hot day drew to a close and Mario and Luigi headed back to their cottage. Peach had already invited several guests to the pool party and was very excited. As Mario approached the cottage he noticed that there was something in the mailbox.
"It looks like there's something in the mailbox," he said to his brother.
"It's probably mail," said Luigi back to him. Mario frowned at him, then went and took out a large envelope sent from far away. It was a letter from Goombella. Mario brought it inside and Luigi followed, wanting to know what the letter was about. It read:
"Dear Mario,
I hope that you are well. The professor and I have been researching many various things since your departure and you'll be fascinated by some of them. In outer space, there are these vicious moon cleft that we recently have been studying. These creatures are very dangerous. Things are fine in Rougeport. Admiral Bobbery is directing ships again under the guidance of Cortez, but poor old Flavio has gone missing I'm afraid. He'll turn up eventually I suppose. Flurrie is doing fashion shows with Ms. Mowz. They recently had a large audience at the Poshley Sanctum. Koops has been assisting with some of the professor's work in addition to a part-time job selling badges. I hope you have the time to come and visit again soon.
From,
Goombella
P. S. And remember Mario, if you are ever in any trouble, we'll be there for you."
Mario put down the letter after he had finished reading it.
"I guess I miss being in Rougeport," said Mario to Luigi who had gone in the other room. "We should go back sometime soon."
"Was Peach inviting Goombella or the others to her party?" asked Luigi.
"I doubt it; they'd have to come a long way for a short gathering. Maybe we can venture out there after the party."
"Just two days until the party," said Luigi as he came back into the room and sat down on the couch. "Maybe I can spend time with Daisy."
"Better you then Waluigi," added Mario.
"Yeah"
Luigi went into his room, parallel to Mario's. "Good night," he said as he turned out the lights. Mario went into his own room soon after and got ready to sleep. He sat on the bed and stared out into the sky. "What a peaceful night."
Bowser Jr. went again to open the door and was again surprised by who it was, as much of a surprise as earlier. He led the infamous culprits to the Throne Room, passing again the Magma Room. Bowser Jr. then provided two chairs for Wario and Waluigi. There was a loud knock, the third of the day, and he went to the door again. Meanwhile, Bowser faced his new guests. "Welcome to my castle. I think you know why you are here."
Wario looked up, "You want us to join your evil group."
"Yes."
"I don't know, we got things to do," said Waluigi. After saying this he went over and looked down into the fire pit, which was bubbling and steaming hot lava. Wario looked oddly upon Waluigi, as if he expected him to do something crazy. Waluigi came back from the pit and said to Bowser, "No, we are far to busy to help you."
"Fine," shouted Bowser angry with fear. "I dare you to stand by that pit again."
"Why, are you going to push me in?" asked Waluigi.
"No I'm not, you clumsy, ugly oaf. I bet you would fall in."
"Bowser..." Wario started.
Bowser looked to him with anger. "Not now Wario. If you want to join me you still may, but your brother is doomed. Now go over there and stand next to the pit." Waluigi obeyed and leaned over the pit. Just then Bowser Jr. and the third guest arrived.
"Ooh, target practice," shouted the Shadow Queen. A bolt of lightning struck right near Waluigi, and the tall, clumsy man fell right in. "Zounds! This is so hot!!!!" Waluigi climbed out of the pit.
"Moron," Bowser said. "The lava in here isn't really hot and dangerous. It looks convincing, but it had to be modified after I fell in a few times. And who the heck says 'zounds' anymore. Anyhow, thanking you for coming Shadow Queen."
The Shadow Queen gave Waluigi a dirty look as he climbed out of the fake lava. Waluigi proceeded out of the room with Wario before Bowser could do anything else. "So, what's up with these two loons?" asked the Shadow Queen.
"Oh," sighed Bowser, "those two were adversaries of mine until now. They were very good at tennis, though"
"So…"
"Oh, yes. I'm losing my mind."
"I hear you look to start a League of Villains?"
"Indeed."
"Excellent," responded the jubilant Shadow Queen. "Mario will have no chance. We will assemble great armies, and he won't know about any of this until it's too late." Miles away, Mario innocently laid in his bed, knowing nothing about the impending danger.