Chapter 1

Trouble in Paradise

One lazy afternoon the hero of Dreamland whose appetite knew few boundaries, was sitting atop the tree known as Wispy Woods munching on some of the plentiful apples that grew on his branches. "Stop eating those, I need those to defend myself from those who wish to cut me down, literally and figuratively" Wispy scolded. Kirby slightly agitated sighed in compliance as he carefully hid an apple behind his back. Wispy closed his eyes and sighed in annoyance, as Kirby raced off carrying his prize in both paw's.

Shortly after the pink child left Wispy closed his eyes. "Sleep my child" those were the only words Wispy heard before his leaves began to brown.

Kirby not giving a second thought to being chased away, happily walked home to his house on the hill that overlooked all of Dreamland, unbeknownst to the oblivious Star Warrior was a pair of glowing eyes trailing him from the shadows of the forest.

"Relax while you can, it seems your work is not done yet". Said the mysterious figure, before walking back to Castle Dedede at a calm measured pace.

The Castle was in a silent frenzy, as the only sounds heard was the breaking of glass and pottery along with many frantic feet moving in random directions. He was sure that if Waddle Dee could speak, it would be deafening. In the short time he had been gone the castle had been attacked. Quickly the figure flew undetected down the cordoor and threw open the door to the throne room. To the astonishment of the figure the throne sat on its side next to pieces of collapsed ceiling and above a hole was made for a quick escape. The figure hung his head as his eyes narrowed and dilated. The figure had come to a conclusion.

The king was kidnapped.

In a world where peace was not something that lasted more than a few months at best, Mario and his brother Luigi sat at home with little to do for once as Mario had been ordered by the Princess to relax and take time for himself. Mario a man of action who was not used to relaxation that did not involve sports like tennis or basketball, was having difficulty adjusting to the new found peace. Luigi did his best to keep Mario busy but it was harder than he anticipated as the house was in perfect condition as they were never there very long before another crisis erupted. Mario sighed as he flipped through channels on the TV, Luigi was in the kitchen at the table with a screwdriver, The Poltergust and a confused expression as he tried and failed to fix the machine even as he talked with E-Gadd on his communicator. Mario was beginning to doze off when a news anchor Toad caught his eye "Breaking News Peace Summit cancelled"

Mario quickly sat up now wide awake. "Moments ago a large explosion occured at the castle of the Koopa King Bowser no comment has been made by officials yet but we have just received word from a trusted source that the kidnapper may have become the kidnappee as King Bowser has gone missing"!

A thousand thoughts and emotions were visable on his face in that moment, most prominent being confusion, but as much as he hated The King he was not one to hold grudges. He got up from his recliner and walked to the door, taking his hat off the coat rack and dusting it off quickly. Luigi in the other room also heard the surprising news over the nearly incoherent babbling of the professor and immediately rushed to the door to stop his brother. "Mario stop w-wait th-the princess told us to relax she said she had guards for a reason!" The green clad brother stuttered. Mario frowned slightly but it was hidden by his mustache. "Luigi answer me honestly do you a' believe that those Toad Guards can keep her safe from someone who managed to single handedly break into a' Bowsers Fortress and kidnapp him- A 1/2 ton turtle with horns and spikes that can a' breath fire?" Mario said, his voice daring him to say yes.

"Even if I were to say yes which would be a bold faced lie, you would a' still drag me by the overalls to Peaches Castle wouldn't you?" The younger brother sighed "Yes we're a' leavin' Right Now!" He stated leaving no room for argument.