Hello guys! This story was inspired by Married to the Koopa King by Kaggerz. I noticed they started the story back in 2007 and the story was last updated in 2010. Seeing how now it has been 8 years, I figured it was time for a reboot. Please note, I do not own their story, nor do I claim to know where their story was heading. I simply enjoyed the story and decided to make my own spin on it. So, this story will have plenty of BowserxPeach fluff, with a semi-over arching story that currently has no ending! Enjoy! As always, if you like what you read, please favorite and review!
From Sham to Real
Peach sat, in her typical pink dress, on the far end of the Castle's rather large wooden dining room table. Her blonde hair flowed down her back as her blue eyes looked down towards her lap. A heavy air sat in the large room as Toadsworth walked over towards the Princess. His old eyes giving a caring stare over his glasses. His walking stick firmly in the palm of his hand. "Your highness?" He asked, his old voice shivering in the heavy air.
Toadworths words simply passed by Princess Peach's ears as she drifted deep into her thoughts. Her eyes flickered as she could feel tears begin to well up behind her lids. The edges of her lips tightened as they curled into a slight frown. 'What does he mean that it was valid…?' she thought, the words echoing across her mind. A cool sweat formed along the tips of her fingers and the edge of her brow.
The morning sun's rays crept into the hall as the ball of fire rose into the blue sky. The outside world seemed peaceful and serene across the Mushroom Kingdom, everywhere except into it's very castle. "Princess, you must say something." Toadsworth said softly, his voice barely leaving his lips.
"How is it valid, Toadsworth?" Peach finally said, her voice carrying the distress in her heart. Her blue eyes glanced over towards the old toad as a small shiver appeared in her pupils. Water crept up behind her eyes before blurring her vision. "How can it possibly be valid?" she repeated, her throat clenching from stress.
The old toad listened intently to his princess' voice, a small ache forming in his heart from her pain, as a fatherly love dripped into his eyes. "It's valid, Peach. How or why no longer matters at this point." He finally sighed, the deep breath slowly leaving his lungs. His eyes closed as he could just imagine the painful expression of Peach's face. "The laws of our kingdom state that any marriage of royalty is held for life, and Bowser is royalty of the Darklands. He is...their king." he explained, his grip tightening around his walking stick. The words pained his heart as they left his mouth.
Peach could only sit there, her mind going numb from shock, as Toadsworth continued to explain the rules of her own kingdom and the reason for their existence. 'Why is this happening to me?' she thought as a few tears cascaded down her cheeks. The fabric of her pink dress ruffled in her fingers as she clenched her fists. His words drifted in the growing void of her mind, being swallowed by the darkness insider her. "...the ceremony." He finished as he placed a hand on the Princess' shoulder.
"What?" Peach asked, her voice almost completely deadpan. The confused expression in her eyes explained everything Toadsworth needed to know.
"The crowning ceremony, Peach." He repeated as he gazed into her eyes. His white mustache ruffled as he spoke. "To crown you as the Queen of the Mushroom Kingdom...and Bowser as it's king." he finished, the notable pause between the two titles showing his disdain.
"Oh, right…" Peach trailed off, her mind growing foggy as the mounting pressure strengthened. A soft breeze blistly gliding through the open windows, it's crisp touch soothing the edges of her skin. "With me being married, I am no longer a Princess...but a Queen."
The new title felt strange to the young woman. Her entire life she dream and imagined being a queen. It was her future, of course, to go from princess to queen. The situations, however, that lead to her rise to queen were far from ideal. Her thoughts drifted back towards the day that changed her life forever.
Count Bleck floated high above the white altar, his white and black cape fluttering in the soft breeze. His white hat sat proud above his head as he looked down towards the large Koopa King across the altar from her.
"Do you, King Koopa, take Princess Peach to be your bride?" He said, his voice crackling in the steady air.
A large smile arose on Bowser's face as a fire burned brightly in his eyes, a fire that she had never seen before. The words from Bleck slowly sunk into her head, her mind still not completely able to comprehend her situation. "Are you kidding?! Marry Peach?! Of course I do!" Bowser shouted happily, his tail wagging similar to a dog's.
A cold fear gripped her heart as Peach realized the weight of Bowser's words. Her eyes trembled as Bleck's evil grinned turned its attention towards her. "And do you, Princess Peach…" Bleck started.
Peach's mind screamed in angst at the thought of having to say those two terrible words. Rushes of dark magic filled her veins and nerves as she could slowly feel her freedom drift away. A single tear escaped from her eye as Peach's mouth ushered the two words she never wanted to say: I do.
A deep sigh lifted and fell from her lungs as Peach rose from her chair, her blonde hair falling down towards her back. 'It makes sense...the chaos heart did appear afterwards..' she thought, pressing herself to acknowledge and accept her current situation. Her eyes passed over Toadsworth as she turned towards the rooms exit. Her bright castle walls fell dim in her eyes. Her lips curled into a frown as her nostrils flared from breathing. "So be it." She stated, ushering fowrth all her strength. "I shall go to my room to prepare for the ceremony. When will….m...Bowser arrive?" The very thought of calling the large koopa her husband created a foul taste on the tip of her tongue.
Toadsworth grimaced at the question, noticing his princess' struggle with the situation. His mouth open and closed as he desperately tried to think of words to console her. "In a few hours, is what I have been told." he stated after a moment of silence.
The crisp breeze gently lifted the blonde strands of hair drifting down her back as glanced at the elderly toad. Her blue eyes glanced at him in softness and thankfulness at his feeble attempts to brighten the situation. "Thank you for everything that you have done for me, Toadsworth." She stated proudly, granting the toad a warm smile. The small curl in the tips of her lips lifted slightly as she spoke to him. "You have spent most of your life watching over me after my parents passed, ruling this Kingdom in their stead."
The words coming out of her mouth caused a wave of relief and grief to fall on his aching heart. Pain welled up behind his small pupils. "Your highness-" he tried to interrupt, gritting his teeth.
"After I have been crowned Queen of the Mushroom Kingdom...and I suspect the Darklands as well, I shall finally relieve you of your post, Toadsworth." Peach paused, as a few tears dripped from her eyes. A quiver grew in her throat as she desperately tried to maintain her royal demeanor. "You will finally be able to retire." She finally said, forcing a smile as she tightly shut her eyes.
Toadsworth's mouth gaped open as air rushed in to fill his lungs, readying himself to speak. A clicking sound from the entrance door shattered the air between the two as a small toad with a green mushroom top walked into the room. The small toad wore a somber look in his eyes as he approached the soon to be Queen. "Your majesty, the tailors are in your room ready to get you ready for your outfit." the toad stated, his voice breaking on the way out of his throat.
"Thank you, I shall be right there." Peach stated, still holding her royal facade. The Princess gave one last look towards Toadsworth as she nodded her head goodbye. The back heel of her shoes twisted on the tile floor as she headed her way out of the room, towards the private chamber stairs, and up towards her room.
The stairs wound up the tower, each step feeling heavier than the last. Light walls covered both sides of the stairs as Peach neared her sleeping chambers. A large brown door stood firmly up against the stone wall with a small golden hoop attached for knocking. Her gloved hand gently twisted the doorknob, opening up her door, as she walked into her bedroom.
The pink color brightly lit up her eyes as her bedroom sank into her view. The crisp spring breeze continued into her room from the open double doors leading out towards her private balcony. Two small toads, both with pink mushroom caps, stood eagerly waiting for her to arrive as they stood around the bed in the center of the room.
The opening door sounded off in the room's air as one of the toads glanced over. "Princess!" she stated happily, a bright smile taking her face. She waddled over towards Peach as the second toad followed close behind her. The toad bowed in respect as she stood mere feet away from her. "My name is Belinda," she started as she motioned a hand towards her co-part, "and this is Holly. We will be getting you all ready for the upcoming ceremony."
Peach smiled in response as Belinda lead her towards a small stand they had placed in the room. Confusion crept into her mind at the blatant happiness of the two toads as Peach stepped onto the stand. Her eyes gazed out of her balcony doors into the deep blue endless sky. White clouds puffed peacefully in the air as a few birds could be seen off in the distance. The local sound of the village below snuck into the room, slowly filling the silent air.
"Princess," Holly stated quietly, her voice shaking as she spoke to royalty, "please raise up your arms for a moment."
Peach lifted her arms as the two toads continued to take her measurements. Her mind drifted into thought and fantasy about her upcoming life. 'Queen….married to Bowser…' she thought as she began to imagine her new life. Questions arose in her head that refused to depart from her thoughts. Where would she live? Would Bowser and her live here or at his castle? Would Bowser expect any kids, considering he already has eight? Could she even have Bowser's kids? What did Mario think about all of these things?
"Princess?" Holly asked as she stepped back from Peach.
Peach could feel her mind snap back to reality at the sound of her name as her eyes blinked aimlessly for a few seconds. Her gaze moved down towards the small toad. "Y-yes?" She replied, her voice stuttering from being pulled out of her thoughts.
"You can step down now, we have your measurements." Holly explained with a small smile. Her cheery voice tingled in the air as her eyes closed with a nod. "We should have your gown prepared for you shortly. Perhaps you wouldn't mind freshening up while you wait?"
The sound advice from Holly came as a small shock to the Princess. Her blonde hair fluttered in the cool breeze as a forced smile formed along her lips. "Thank you, Holly." she said, her voice sounding less happy than usual, "I think I shall do that, and I look forward to the gown you and Belinda make." Her foot gently moved off the stool before touching the ground around her. She turned her attention towards the bathroom door that stood along the right side of the room. The cool ground sent small shivers through her skin with each step that she took. The quiet hum of sowing filled the space behind her as the two toads began working away on her dress.
A low growl seeped through Bowser's sharp teeth as he grinned to himself in the mirror. His heart pounded loudly in his large chest. Large claws reached up and picked and moved around the dark crown that was sitting on top his head. "I hate wearing crowns." he grumbled, though his face looked anything but sad.
Bowser Jr sat close by on the edge of his father's bed. His small feet dangled off as he kicked them in a bored manner. "You don't look mad though." he said through his bandana as it shifted with each word. The white bandana had a large mouth painted around the mouth area, so that Jr looked more menacing than he actually did. His red hair jolted up and swayed slightly in the wind.
"What?" Bowser responded, his voice slightly lifting towards the end. His eyes almost glistened in the sunlight as he turned slightly towards his son.
"You said that you hate wearing crowns. Dad, but you don't seem angry at all." Jr explained, his confusion showing clearly on his face.
A loud laugh bursted out from Bowser's mouth as the silliness of his son's statement sank in. A small tear slowly dripped down the scaly edge of his cheek as he gasped for breath. "I'm not angry because my wish has finally came true!" He rejoiced as he lifted a hand up above his head. The excitement that washed over his heart caused his body to move quickly. A loud clank shifted in the air as his large shell bumped into the mirror behind him.
Jr jumped up fully onto his father's bed as Bowser's excitement spread like a contagious disease. "Really?!" He asked, his voice growing high pitch with excitement, "What wish was that, Dad? Is that Mario man finally gone?"
Bowser glanced over towards Jr as the grin on his face shortly faded. "No, Mario is still around." He explained, "But Peach is finally my wife and soon to be my Queen! The Mushroom Kingdom approved of the union yesterday!" He walked over towards a large dark granite table that was pushed up against one of his bedroom walls. A few stacks of papers, mainly for kingdom problems, littered the top of the table. One light pink envelope had been placed gently on the very top of the stacks. His claws grabbed the envelope as he pulled out a firm golden piece of paper. His large grin returned as the words on the page nearly jumped out into his sight.
Bowser reached out and handed the paper over towards Jr as he gave him a small nod. "This document states that me and Peachy are officially married. That means she is now officially your Mother." He stated proudly, his eyes carefully watching his son's reaction.
Jr's hands trembled as a rush of joy and excitement flooded his mind. "So you mean Mama Peach is really Mama Peach?!" His bandana nearly falling off his face from his movements. A quick snap of a spring and Jr flipped through the air before firmly landing on the ground. His eyes glanced back towards his father for approval.
"Yes," Bowser nodded, "She is now your mother."
"Then I'm going to go tell everybody!" Jr shouted happily as he bolted out of his father's bedroom, slamming the door behind him.
"Don't you dare damage that paper, Jr!" Bowser yelled, his voice shattering off the walls as it echoed throughout the entire castle. A small chuckle slipped through his chest as he walked back towards his mirror. The dark crown still sat on his head as he went back to adjusting it. "Finally, my family is whole." He sighed.