So, this is a lovely little side project I'll be working on for some time. Updates... Well, they aren't going to be especially frequent. Hence this being a side project. Let me briefly explain why, though.

So, this story, Mario Warfare, is a retelling of a YouTube series but... written. That's the only difference. The actual story, plot, name, everything belongs to the wonderful people of the beatdownboogie YouTube channel. The series is fantastic, and I would highly suggest you watch it. This written version is purely for those of us who like to read things as well as/instead of watch them. To put it simply, I've done this to delve deeper into the characters, work on my descriptive abilities, and provide a written copy of the series (currently on Part 6) for people like me to enjoy. The really simple version? It's a fantastic webseries and I like to read and watch things.

This chapter is a prologue I wrote completely on my own, designed to set up for the main story (maybe like Chorus from Romeo and Juliet?). I will post the next chapter (Part 1) as soon as I finish.

Disclaimer: I own no characters, those belong to Nintendo. I own no plot/backstory/anything else specific to just Mario Warfare, those belong to beatdownboogie. I own the way in which I describe what the hell is going on in the story, and nothing else.

Mario Warfare: Prologue

The Mushroom Kingdom had always been a peaceful, prosperous place. Situated in a lush, beautiful region, the center of the kingdom fell on Mushroom Mountain, upon the top of which the Mushroom Palace stood. A wise, kind king ruled the land in those days, listening to his people and ensuring the safety and happiness of all who lived in his kingdom. The king trained his beloved daughter, Peach, to follow in his footsteps from the moment she could understand the concept of 'ruling'. Though the queen died when the princess was born, the people of the Mushroom Kingdom trusted the king to build the kingdom and prepare Peach for the throne. He achieved both successfully, launching the Mushroom Kingdom into a true Golden Age.

But it was not meant to last.

For an evil, horrible man was plotting to take over the Mushroom Kingdom and, indeed, the entire world. He would go to any lengths to do so - war, invasion, murder. He could hardly be called a man due to the heinous nature of his crimes, and was considered by many to be a monster. He would stop at nothing until he led the world in the palm of his scaly hand.

Bowser.

The name struck fear into the hearts of the citizens, the princess, and yes, even the king himself. Despite this fear, the Kingdom remained strong, determined to defeat Bowser despite having no help from their now-fallen comrades.

Bowser could not win.

But win he did.

For the Kingdom was to topple, just like all the others before them. Sarasaland, Yoshi's Island, the Beanbean Kingdom and the Mushroom Kingdom alike fell under Bowser's reign, along with many others.

The difference with this final blow was the determination of the people within.

Bowser neglected to consider the power, skill, and utter willpower that the citizens had when they were stripped of their homes, their livelihoods, and their freedom. He neglected the loyalty the people still felt to their king. He neglected to consider the possibilities of heroes from around the globe coming together to rebel against him, to fight.

To win.

This is the story of the war and the rebellion.

This is the story of the Mushroom Kingdom and Bowser's reign.

This is the story of the heroes of the worlds.

This is the story of the most famous rebel who ever lived.

This is Mario Warfare.

Part 1 will be posted ASAP. It'll take a while, though. Ten minutes of video to write, quote exactly, and describe... I can almost guarantee it'll be posted before the New Year.

Don't quote me on that.