Flames danced about the castle as batman raced through it desperately trying to get to the main tower. Suddenly a giant reptilian foot broke through the wall in front of him, He was close. Batman latched onto the leg and pulled himself up and jumped up.

"Mario!" His harsh masculine voice called out."

"Mama Mia" a faint weak Italian voice responded.

Flames came from behind him, but a quick razor shaped batarang put an end to the gargantulan beast.

"Where am I" Batman was quickly by his side and calming him down.

"In the mushroom kingdom, hush now save your strength." Batman pleadingly wispered.

"Who am I" he rasped again.

Batman knew it was a waste to hush him again so he said.

"You are Mario"

" I'm a Mario."

Batman threw the newly life less body down and finished off Bario, completely ignored Peach and left.