Super Mario:
The Legend of Geno

Prologue

Time: About One year after Smithy's Reign of Terror

Deep in the dark, gloomy, dungeons of Bowser's Castle lies a secret. A secret so deadly,
so vile that even the great Bowser himself shudders at his name. His name is Makrinin.

Makrinin used to be Bowser's right-hand man. Anything Makrinin ordered was like the
devil giving you orders and if you did not obey . . . well, you don't want to know what the
consequences were.

Makrinin was one of the few people in their world that was human. He had a muscular
body, tall for his age, and the blackest hair you have ever seen. But the thing that people will
remember him most for is those mind-boggling red eyes.

Then Mario had to step in and ruin Makrinin's name. Makrinin's great army fled, and left
him to face Mario alone. Makrinin had a good advantage over Mario because he was the best
wizard you could find, better than Kamek. Mario would have lost had it not been for Yoshi and
Luigi stepping in with healing potions. His former comrades told Bowser that Makrinin was
now against him. But he would get his revenge.

Now, that Bowser was out trying to destroy Mario again, was the perfect time to strike. It
was about time for his daily rations. Just as he thought, a lonely Goomba with his meal and the
keys. The Goomba put down the disgusting food and was about to leave when Makrinin spoke.

"What's a weak little Goomba like you doing in King Bowser's great army?" The Goomba
hesitated.

"Well, I do... serve as an . . . annoying... distraction to his enemies." The Goomba
shuddered.

"So that makes you important? You think Mario or another jumping freak is going to
remember the time that he smashed a goomba like you? No, he's just going to hop right along off
the top of your head without care." Makrinin said with an evil smile the goomba couldn't see.

"I'm sure he would. But I know I sacrificed my life to help my King stay strong." The
Goomba said with a bit of pride for his king.

"Please, don't say things like that. Mario has defeated Bowser countless times. What
makes you think that this next adventure any different?" The Goomba stood there in silence. "On
the other hand," Makrinin continued. "If you let me free I will see to it that you are one of the
most powerful creatures in my rule."

"What can you... or anybody do to strengthen a weakling like me?" The Goomba shot
back.

"I have discovered and know things that would shock even Bowser himself. I promise, if
you let me free, you will be the world's strongest next only to me." Makrinin gave an offer nobody
could refuse. And Makrinin kept his promises. Every last one.

It took a mere ten minutes to get his new troops under control. Makrinin now had full
power over the troops Bowser had left behind but there weren't that many. He knew he had one
of every race in the Koopa Troop so he could deal with that.

"You may all be asking, why didn't Bowser take me along? Why did he leave me with this
madman?" Makrinin caught the attention of all the minions easily. "Well trust me, I can make you
more powerful than you can imagine. First I want to make sure nothing gets in our way. What's
the most powerful thing right now?" Makrinin asked his dumb army.

"Mario?" A magikoopa asked.

"No. He is not." Makrinin said sharply.

"Bowser?" A skytroopa said hesitantly.

"Never." Makrinin laughed. "I see you will never guess it. It is Star Road." After he said
this, he rose his hand and a ball of energy appeared. It was one of his most powerful spells. It was
so powerful it changed the color of the room they were in.

"And our first issue will be destroying it!"

As soon as he finished he used his power to throw the magic aiming it at Star Road. The
ball of energy shattered through the window he shot at. The room became it's normal color again.
After a few minutes of silence, Makrinin sat in Bowser's former throne.

"Now second issue, the training of troops."

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Star Road was peaceful now. It had cleaned up it's repairs since Smithy came and was
now in full operation in making wishes come true. Soon came the ever so familiar guardian of Star
Road. I believe you know him as Geno.

I'm glad everything is back to normal. Geno thought. I never want to lose the Seven Stars
again. Hmm?. . . what's this? Geno was, of course, referring to Makrinin's magic. Is it a shooting
star? No, if it was I would know about it. I hope it's nothing deadly, I can't do anything in this
form.

The ball of energy came at the speed of light. It easily pierced through Star Road and shattered it.
The Seven Stars separated and Geno could do nothing and was sent flying down towards Mario's
world.

After miles of falling, Geno landed somewhere he knew, but he could do nothing because he was
so weak from the blast. A million questions raced through his mind. What was that thing? Who
sent it? Why did they do that?

Geno felt his body being picked up. He heard a child's voice. "Oooooh, what a pretty star. Geno
looked at the child and it was exactly who he wanted it to be. It was Gaz.

Gaz toke Geno back to the Rose Town Inn. I'll wait until later tonight to take the doll's body.
Geno thought. Geno saw Gaz playing with his toys and couldn't wait to be back in the doll's body.

Night came quickly and Geno rose from the counter and possessed the doll's body once again.
"Now," Geno spoke aloud. "I need to go see Frogfucius on what happened at Star Road." Geno
quietly left the inn and started north towards tadpole pond.

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To be continued...

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