I've had this chapter for a while…but I had to contemplate on two things:
1. If Ludwig should have a German accent
2. If the Koopalings should be Bowser's children
My solution to both problems were difficult to decide on…so for every 'serious'-type fanfiction, Ludwig will not speak with a German accent, otherwise he will…
Two, I've read somewhere that the Koopalings are no longer Bowser's kids…so I'm like wow… My solution: they're adopted and are like Bowser's kids… I mean seriously… you've got seven children running around for you, Bowser, to capture a princess you want to marry and steal her kingdom…and you expect them to accept a 'good job' and a pat on the shell? No, you are going to adopt them and love them…not as much as Junior – obviously – but to some extent!
Enough ranting, let's move on~
Before you read and go "wah?!" the fifteen year time-skip has already happened...so technically the first chapter wasn't even the first chapter...this is XD
Disclaimer: I own not a soul in this chapter…exception being the sender of the letter of course
2-Up!
Chapter 2: Toad Pigeon
Dark clouds swirled over Bowser Castle as they had any other ordinary day. The stark gray castle loomed ominously in the center of the lava pools in silence. Deep in the darkness of the threatening-looking castle, eight Koopas trailed down a long passage way towards the fierce double-doors at the end.
"Wonder what the Boss wants from us today!" The smallest of the group hopped excitedly on his trusty yellow steed.
"I suppose it is another meeting of how we are going to unsuccessfully steal the Princess this time…" The third largest of the group uttered.
"Lighten up, Ludwig von Nerdington; da King has neva let us down before." The largest of the group spoke. Readjusting his sunglasses, he whacked his older brother mercilessly on his back, avoiding contact with his spikes.
Ludwig winced at his bully brother's harsh blow. "Thanks, Roy, way to conquer my doubts…"
The second smallest of the group, touched up his blue Mohawk as the group reached the doors. "How do I look, Wendy? I don't wanna go in there looking like you in front of King Dad."
The pink clad girl Koopa gave her disrespectful brother a well-deserved glare, before answering honestly. "Truthfully, Larry, you couldn't look any worse than you always do."
Larry smiled. "Aww thanks Wends." He purred as he pulled the handle of the right door and opened it for his siblings. "Gentlemen first."
The girl turned a deep shade of red before going through the double doors, but not without striking her younger sibling in the knee with her tail.
Through the doors, the Koopas respectfully kneeled before a large throne.
King Bowser, the fiery Koopa ruler of the Koopa Kingdom, sat proudly on his throne as his son and top seven (adopted) servants entered the throne room.
Nineteen year old, Bowser Jr. bowed before his father, his companions followed his actions. "Father, we have no reports of outside activity from the Mushroom Kingdom."
Bowser smiled at this news. "Is that so?" He stood and began to pace in front of his son and minions. "So Mario just hopped off the face of the planet?"
Bowser Jr. eyed his father carefully. "Not entirely, it's just that he hasn't visited Princess Peach's castle in weeks. Probably off doing some heroic activity elsewhere." He spat out the last sentence bitterly.
King Bowser stopped in front of his son and nodded in approval. "Then we attack the castle and once again make an attempt of acquiring the kingdom. Iggy," he spoke directly to the tallest of the servants. "Begin making preparations with the airships, Ludwig-" The King was interrupted by a sudden appearance of a yellow pipe.
The king angrily roared at the interruption of his plan. "WHO DARES ENTER MY THRONE ROOM WITHOUT BEING SUMMONED?!"
A terrified squeak answered the king and a frightful Toad stepped out of the shadows. "Oh no…K-King…B-Bo-Bowser!" he stammered.
"A TOAD? HOW DID YOU GET IN HERE?" King Bowser snapped.
The frightful mushroom head raised his hands over his large head as if to shield himself from the king's yelling. "I-I-I m-must've t-t-taken t-t-t-the wr-wr-wrong p-p-pipe!" he squealed.
"WRONG PIPE MY SPIKY SHELL! Roy, Morton! Search this lying spy!"
Roy Koopa and Morton Koopa Jr. eagerly approached the tiny Toad and shook the poor guy upside down. "Looks like he's got some sorta bag, King Bowser." Morton Jr. announced his find.
Twenty-five year old, Ludwig rolled his eyes and snatched the blue satchel from his brother's grasp. "Give me that!"
"Hey! You're messing with a mail-Toad's messenger bag! That's a federal offense in the Mushroom Kingdom!" the Toad squeaked boldly.
"Well we aren't in the Mushroom Kingdom, now are we?" Ludwig snapped, opening the bag cautiously.
A few letters addressed to random people were in the bag, but Ludwig paid no mind to them, however a letter addressed to a certain princess caught his eye. "King Bowser, I've found a letter addressed to Princess Peach."
"Well read it, you idiot!" Twenty-one year old, Wendy barked.
Ludwig ignored his sister's rude demand and carefully used a claw to rip the letter open. He smirked as he read it aloud. "'Dear Princess Peach, I am writing to inform you of my arrival today at your castle. It is crucial that I discuss the new appearance of my kingdom, blah blah blah, signed Princess Raphadelia'?" he muttered looking puzzled at the letter.
Bowser Jr. looked towards his father curiously. "A princess of a new kingdom?"
Bowser turned to the little Toad, who was still hanging upside down from Roy's grasp. "What is the meaning of this letter?" he snarled.
The Toad covered his eyes so he wouldn't have to stare at the Koopa King's terrifying face. "I-I don't know, man. I'm just the messenger! I knew I should've taken the left pipe…" he muttered to himself.
"But if ya did, we wouldn'ta found out about dis new princess." Roy jeered.
Twenty year old, Larry glared up at the Toad suspiciously. "Wait, where is this so called 'new kingdom'?"
Toad shivered fearfully. "I dunno, dude, I was just in the mail room when I found this letter in the urgent pile!"
Ludwig took a whiff of the letter curiously. "Definitely has a dainty princess smell on it…Wait, there's a hint of…ink…"
Wendy folded her arms. "Of course there is! What else is she gonna use to write the letter. Fire?!"
"Wendy, silence." Bowser Jr. commanded his friend. She huffed angrily and tapped her foot impatiently. "We're wasting our time…" she grumbled before shutting her snout.
"As I was saying…" Ludwig continued. "The ink, it kind of smells like…it comes from some creature… Blooper, I think."
"Blooper Kingdom?" Bowser Jr. thought aloud. "But father, if this so called Princess Raphadelia is the ruler of that kingdom…doesn't that mean the Gooper Blooper is now too old to rule over it…or even dead?"
Bowser pat his son proudly on his shell. "My son you are a genius. If that old Blooper is no longer fit to rule that kingdom, our sole truce is now terminated due to the presence of a new ruler. Bowser Jr., I want you to go down there and get as much information as you can. I don't want to invade the area without knowing all the facts." Bowser Jr. smiled and dashed out of the throne room.
The Koopa King turned to his fleeting mad scientist. "Iggy, prepare the airships for the capture. If B.J. comes back with all the right information I want to be prepared in case that red hatted fiend shows up."
Iggy readjusted his glasses and smirked. "Of course, your grisliness." The tall Koopa popped into his shell and glided out of the room.
King Bowser turned towards the terrified Toad and reached out a claw to pat his giant mushroom head. "Thanks for the telegram; you can tell your princess I received her message." He turned to Roy and Morton with authority. "Get rid of this little intruder. I don't want to see him anymore. Then make sure this never happens again."
Morton and Roy exchanged grins and nodded towards their boss. "Ya've got it King Bowsa!" Roy chimed.
"We'll get rid of the little nuisance, and any other that dare intrude on your castle! Because you're the boss King Bowser! You shout an order, we carry it out. No questions asked, because we love your gruesome leadership. No one like ya!" Morton went on as he and his brother left out of the throne room.
Bowser turned to his remaining servants. "Ludwig, Wendy, Lemmy, and Larry, I want you four to prepare for the capturing process. We leave once my son returns with more information."
Lemmy hopped up and down on his ball. "Aww, yeah! This is gonna be fun!"
"I agree." Ludwig agreed. "It has been a while since we've been out capturing an unwilling victim."
Larry led the way out of the throne room, happily hopping on his clawed fit. "That bratty princess won't know what hit her!"
Wendy admired her newly polished nails. "This should be interesting."
Bowser watched the last of his minions leave before returning to his throne, laughing maniacally. "It was about time we expanded our kingdom. Now is the perfect time to do so."
With a new sovereign coming into power, King Bowser had a chance to control the second largest kingdom on the planet: The Blooper Kingdom.
Alright! Chapter 2! XD That was pretty good, especially loved when Larry and Wendy were insulting each other in the beginning…some bitter rivalry there, I suppose…
I don't really think I have anything to say except that Chapter 3 has to be kinda rewritten due to the fact that my computer crashed…seriously?! And every pre-made chapter I had... is wiped out DX
Not cool! Good thing the cell phone was invented...
So until…next Wednesday…or maybe Thursday….
Ciao!
~Raphadelia the Adventuress