Chapter 1: Final Birthday
Yes, this is another project of mine. But it is quite a 'short' one (But I'm hoping it'd go longer than HSR Murders!), compared to the others I've written. Sorry about not updating any game show fics, but the ideas seemed to be slipping my mind lately and I've wanted to write a murder story, so I'll be getting back to them soon! This will be nowhere as long as The Mole, or Survivor, or Bowser Party, it's just a simple murder story. If you think I'm using my OCs this time, you're wrong! Well, I'm using their friends! XD They deserves more love than what they get from the game show fics! Enjoy!
Characters Alive: Hammer, Toadette, Kooper, Birdo, Boo, Blooper, Noki, Bootler, Goombella, Yoshi, Luma, Toad, Dry Bones, Shy Guy, Mimi, Muskular, Luvbi, Bowser Jr
Characters Dead: None
"What a great day to host a birthday party, in the mountains!" Toadette complained to her brother, Toad, who was driving the car up the mountain to the house which Goombella rented just for her birthday party. True to her words, it was raining hard and thundering outside and the duo could barely see what's in front of them inside the car.
Toad switched the switch to wipe the front windshield again. "Yeah, why does she like to have her parties inside a mountain, out of everywhere she could?"
"I have not the slightest idea," Toadette rolled her eyes, still very unenthusiastic with the idea of having a party in the mountains on a night like this. "I couldn't help but to think that something will go terribly wrong… we never wished to come. If it wasn't Goombella's blackmail about our association with the mafia… then we would be at home." She said the last part in fear.
"Don't worry, your instincts will not be true, it's going to be fine." Toad assured her. "She's not going to tell, because otherwise the others will get her for sure."
But the feeling inside Toadette's stomach is not natural. Could something actually be going wrong in this very moment?
Goombella was inside her house, checking that she has everything prepared. "Thank you Noki for your help, it's like, completely appreciated!" The goomba thanked her friend, who smiled back.
"Don't thank me, I'm just helping out. You should be thanking Dry Bones and Mimi instead since they offered to cook for your party." Noki told her, "I'll be starting to organize the plates and the cutleries."
"Alright, but like, thanks again!" Goombella joyfully danced away, leaving Noki to do her work.
Noki looked at the direction she went. "Ugh, what a bitch. First stealing my boyfriend, now telling me that I can get him back by working for her? In her dreams then!" She kicked the side of the table before getting the plates.
Inside the kitchen, Mimi handed Dry Bones the salt, "DB, you sure that you only need this?"
"Yes, I'm a professional for reasons." Dry Bones rolled his eyes, "But anyways, have you chopped up the onion yet?"
Mimi nodded, "Yep, I've got the onions ready. Where do you want them?"
"Just hand it to me." Dry Bones told her as she handed him the items that he requested. "Say, when will the guests arrive?"
"They've already arrived." Mimi replied as Dry Bones gave her a confused look, "What? I thought that Noki, you and I are only here to help out and then be in the party itself?"
The door swung open, revealing Goombella, "That's like, completely right! You two are like, so generous with your offer to help me cook!"
"It's alright," Dry Bones smiled, "I am itching to cook anyways, since I'm a chef, after all."
Mimi winked to her friend, "Yeah! Just leave it all to us!"
Goombella's grin didn't drop as she thanked her friend properly, before heading out.
"Tsk," Mimi glared at the door after she was gone, "We really only helped her because she knew our secret and have a tape. How did she get it anyways?"
"Shhh, don't make her suspicious that we are actually fond of her." Dry Bones shushed her, revealing that he's also not very fond of Goombella.
Blooper was inside one of the guest rooms, being instructed to by Goombella, his 'girlfriend'. He was threatened by Goombella that if he don't leave Noki and go to her side, then she would reveal him to the public with his act of stealing money from his workplace's account.
"Dear, would you like something?" Goombella came in.
Blooper glared at her, "What do you want? You know that I don't like you, right?"
"Yes, I'm well aware." Goombella spoke with a serious face, losing her cheerful image. "But would you actually want me to reveal you…?"
Blooper gave in, "Fine then, come on over."
Goombella only smirked as she went over to the bed.
"Welcome," Noki opened the door for Yoshi and Birdo, "Goombella's been expect you."
"I know that, where is she?" Yoshi asked, holding up a bottle of rich wine. "I've brought something for her."
Birdo giggled beside her boyfriend. "Yes, we would be very depressed if she doesn't use it in her party tonight."
"Actually, Goombella gave me a checklist of what everyone brings, and you two are responsible for the wine for some reason…" Noki checked her list and ticked something off. "Are you two blackmailed by her, by any chance?" She whispered.
Both of them were caught off guard, "Yeah," Yoshi admitted in a low voice only loud enough for the three of them to hear. "How did you know?"
"I'm actually helping out because I was blackmailed by her as well." Noki revealed, "But what did she do to you two?"
"She has photos that we were selling wine illegally to children. So ever since then, she blackmailed us to bring the best wine for her to her parties." Birdo told her with fire in her eyes.
Noki huffed, "I know, she always does these things. I suspect you two were blackmailed when you started bring wine 3 years ago."
"It was obvious, but please don't tell anyone about that." Yoshi begged her desperately. "Otherwise the two of us will be spending years in jail."
Noki nodded with a smile. "I'm not Goombella, so I'm with you. It'd be so much better if that bitch dies."
"I know, right?" Birdo agreed with her.
Goombella suddenly came, "Oh, my dear friends Yoshi and Birdo! You two are like, so generous!" She accepted the wine without asking its purpose.
Birdo and Yoshi decided to hug her unwillingly. "Yes, thank you for inviting us." Birdo said in a dry tone.
Bootler and his princess' older brother, Boo, came off their car, stepping in front of the porch.
"I feel like that this place is haunted," Boo scowled at the sound of Goombella's party. "Why does she have to be so sick to give us this torture?"
"She has evidence, my prince, so please keep quiet." Bootler advised with hatred in his voice as well. What was against either of the two boos that he look after, he considered it against him as well.
Boo nodded, "Thank you Bootler, you always stick by our sides. But aren't you scared if she reveals it to the world, you'll be dragged in?"
"Oh, that's fine. I vowed to protect you two from anything when the king and the queen passed away. I have to take that responsibility." Bootler once again assured him of that. Both Bow and Boo were very concerned with his safety whenever they were in danger, since Bootler will always try to protect them no matter what. He even accepted the fact that the twins he looked after for years killed a fellow boo by accident. The twins and Bootler decided in the end to frame someone else for the crime, and Bootler was determined to help them through the trouble. Somehow, Goombella got evidence and started blackmailing them about the event, explaining her recent unlimited wealth she obtained from nowhere.
Boo once again gritted his teeth. "Tonight will be torturous."
"Indeed it shall be." Bootler went up the porch, and knocked on the door, waiting for the hated goomba or someone else to open the door for them.
"Goombella should've died already. She has committed too many sins." Muskular told his little sister Luma, who nodded in agreement.
Luma put a bottle inside the car before shutting the door. "Alright, it's ridiculous how she always gets us to go to her parties."
"If it wasn't you that accidentally revealed some information about me and Misstar, we would never be at her mercy!" Muskular scolded, but seeing his little sister's look of shame, he smiled. "It's alright. I've got everything under control."
Luma looked confused, "What are you going to do?"
"I have evidence that shows that she has many sins, like I told you earlier." Muskular took out his phone. "You want to see the pictures?"
"Send them to me." Luma suddenly demanded. "I want to ruin her."
Muskular smirked, "You're not the only one. But here's the plan, blackmailing her back has a great risk…"
Luma gasped at Muskular's plan.
Bowser Jr and Hammer came out of the limo, the latter carrying two suitcases for the overnight stay at Goombella's. She had changed the party to a sleepover at the last second and informed everyone last night, of course, with everyone not wanting to be revealed, Goombella got what she wanted.
"Hammer, would you like me to carry one?" Bowser Jr offered, but his personal bodyguard shook his head.
Hammer instead, started discussing things. "My prince, is it just me, or is there a particular reason why you hate Ms. Tattler's parties?"
"There is a reason." The koopa prince casually replied, not exactly caring if his closest ally knowing his secret.
Hammer was a bit curious about the reason, but didn't want to upset his friend and prince, but his curiosity got the best of him. "Pardon me for asking, but could you tell me what it is?"
"Listen, Hammer, it's about Toadette." Bowser Jr replied.
Hammer raised an eyebrow, "What about Ms. Shroomsee?"
Bowser Jr started telling the entire story.
"Oh, what a horrible party it shall be." Luvbi sighed to her two friends that came with her. The three are still inside the car, with Kooper driving, Shy Guy in the passenger seat, and Luvbi at the back.
Kooper nodded in agreement. "Yeah, but you're lucky, if it wasn't me and Shy Guy, whose car broke down before he came so I had to pick him up, that came by your car that broke down, you'll have to walk all the way up here."
"I suppose it is quite lucky for me. But Mr. Shelidon, please say 'Shy Guy and I', not 'me and Shy Guy'." Luvbi corrected as Shy Guy stifled a laugh. "What's so funny?"
Shy Guy waved it off, "Nah, it's just… you're good on teaching."
"I have actually taught writing classes before, Mr. Maskas." Luvbi revealed.
Kooper rolled his eyes, "Say… Luvbi, didn't you say a minute ago that you wouldn't like this party? Care to explain why you came anyways?"
"It's quite personal." Luvbi refused to answer.
Kooper smirked, "Maybe we could do an exchange. I'll tell you my reason if you tell me yours."
"What about Mr. Maskas?" Luvbi motioned towards the shy guy.
"I'll tell you mine too." Shy Guy nodded in confirmation.
Kooper didn't take his eyes off the steering wheel. "I once had… a romantic session with Lady Bow."
"Wouldn't Ms. Shades be outraged if she knew that?" Luvbi looked appalled.
Kooper nodded, "Yeah, Vivian would be heartbroken if she found out that her boyfriend cheated on her. But you have to understand, I was drunk at that time… and Goombella had to be there."
"Very well then," Luvbi concluded, "I once during an interview got quite emotional with a racist I was trying to collect information from."
"Doesn't that happen to all journalists?" Shy Guy asked.
Luvbi shook her head. "No, by accident, I wounded him gravely. I have paid for his medical bills with a lie that he fell down the stairs during our interview, but Goombella had ears about it."
"That's horrible of her." Shy Guy said with hatred in his voice. "I despise Goombella, but she has some information about me as well. She once saw my private documents about how a stunt doubles of mine died during an accident while filming. My film crew was blackmailed by her, so that's why she appeared in so many movies."
"With a main role too." Kooper interrupted, "I still remember how Goombaria Capper was cut from Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door Film Edition because of her."
"But she did go on that adventure with Mario." Luvbi proposed, "So it does make some sense. I mean, Ms. Shades agreed to be in it too."
Kooper shook his head. "No, it's how she got in. Everyone knew that she blackmailed the director to get in."
"Oh, then that makes some sense." Luvbi agreed with him.
Shy Guy sighed, "Sometimes I wonder how she gets ears on everyone."
"She just has a talent." Kooper confirmed, "None other than talent."
Everyone has arrived and settled into the rooms that Goombella assigned them to be in. Mimi and Dry Bones were still making dinner, and Noki was making final arrangements to the table.
Goombella was applying final touches of makeup for her party appearance, and she quickly put the foundation down before applying the eye shadow she wanted.
Knock-Knock!
"Who's there?" Goombella asked, not paying any attention to the door as she kept on doing her makeup.
"Muskular!" The star spirit outside shouted.
Goombella rolled her eyes, what could Muskular want her for? "Come in, the door's not locked."
Muskular opened the door, and stepped into the room. "Goombella, I would like to show you something."
"And that is…?" Goombella went onto the other eye.
Muskular started playing something on his phone, as Goombella froze and dropped the eye shadow. "Where'd you get that?!" She suddenly screamed as she turned to him.
"All I've done is being with Misstar. I also have proof that you blackmailed everyone in this party or done something very wrong to them. Let's see… 10 years in jail at least, or maybe your whole life." Muskular smirked as Goombella went to him.
Goombella took a deep breath of anger. "You'll regret it."
"Be it." Muskular challenged her and went out.
Goombella glared at her new opponent before taking out her cellphone and calling someone. "This is Goombella." Goombella said in a sharp tone. "I have a mission for you."
Toadette and Bowser Jr arrived at the dining room last together as they took the seat with their names on them. "Thank you everyone for coming to my birthday party!" Goombella warmly welcomed.
Luma looked around, "Wait, Muskular isn't here yet. He's not in our room, either."
"Oh, I suppose that's too bad." Goombella laughed it off.
Luma looked confused, but didn't say anything. "Ms. Shroomsee, where's your brother gone?" Luvbi suddenly asked as everyone realized that Toad wasn't in the room either.
"I have no idea, actually." Toadette admitted, "Has anyone seen Toad?"
A chorus of 'no's and shakes of head went around the room.
"Very well, we shall start without them." Goombella continued to smile, "I would first like to thank Noki, Dry Bones, and Mimi for helping me in preparation for the party." She motioned for the three as everyone clapped for them. "Now, please enjoy dinner."
Toadette looked at the person sitting to her right, which is Bootler, "Excuse me Bootler, but have you got any idea where Toad has gone? I'm a bit worried about him."
"Sorry, young lady, but I haven't a clue." Bootler politely replied as Toadette nodded in appreciation.
Goombella wiped her mouth with her napkin, "Everyone, how about let's have a toast together. Yoshi and Birdo have once again kindly brought us good wine." She suggested.
Both of the same people put on their best fake smiles. "It's nothing, really." Birdo lightly laughed with a hint of hatred in her voice.
"Cheers!" Goombella raised her glass as everyone repeated her. They rattled all of their glasses together and downed some of their wine. Most of them voiced words of appreciation to the lovely wine and returned to dinner.
But it was interrupted with a scream of pain.
Everyone turned to the head of the table, where Goombella sat. The girl was clenching her throat as she choked out words for help. No one knew what's happening, and no one knew what to do.
Within seconds, Goombella's head slammed onto the table as she dropped dead.
Panic arose in the room.
There you go! Here's the very first chapter of the story, ending with Goombella's death. Just as mentioned in the story summery, be prepared for a shock when we reveal the murderer, because… this one is a complicated one. Who do you think is the murderer so far?
