Chapter two: deception

Bowser had prepared an army to invade the mushroom kingdom. However, in a speech to inspire his minions, he had been interrupted by a bird. A large black raven with red eyes, holding a letter in its wings. It tossed the letter at Bowser, and flew off. Bowser dismissed the minions, and returned to his room. The letter was somewhat eerie, but Bowser believed the message.

"To Bowser. Do not waste your time attacking the mushroom kingdom. If you wish to find the princess, she is at the beanbean kingdom, attempting to build an army to fight you. If she is not stopped, your kingdom could fall. From Ill-Kay"

"Gwa ha ha! So the princess has plans to defeat me! But I will arrive at the beanbean kingdom, and foil her plans! But still, can I really believe this Ill guy? I'll think on it…" Bowser had prepared to invade the beanbean kingdom, but he did not go. He was waiting for proof. "I should check the mushroom kingdom first…" but Bowser's thoughts were interrupted by the sound of an explosive.

Bowser rushed to the source of the sound. Along with a hole in the wall, the area had several wounded koopas, one holding a letter. Bowser took the letter, got Kamek to heal the wounded, and headed to his ship. "Koopa king, you will rest in pieces. Our army is almost ready to move out. Our attack now was only a small sample of what your kingdom will look like, when we defeat you." Bowser angrily gathered his strongest minions, and headed for the beanbean kingdom.

It is a win-win situation. Either he conquers that kingdom as planned, or I shall no longer have to dread the day that I must defeat him myself. Minion. Ensure that the Mario brothers are not informed about Bowser. Stop any messengers from reaching Mario.

"I understand. No mercy, right?"

Deal with them any way you want. As long as it doesn't bring up too much suspicion.

"Very well, I'll deal with them, slowly…and painful…remember though…"

I do not need you to remind me. After my plan succeeds, I shall return it to you. I need to commence the next phase now.

"He's gone…he has changed so much…I miss the old days, he had such promise…"

Meanwhile…

At the mansion, the eight other guests arrived. Waluigi was alone, at the cemetery. Wario was very much so a drama king. No dead people were in this graveyard…all of them were stashes for the money Wario and Waluigi had obtained. Waluigi loved this place. It was where it happened, the best thing in his life…

When Wario and Waluigi were just teenagers, Waluigi had spied on Wario, watching Wario bury money and disguise the digging spot with a tombstone. Waluigi was caught trying to steal Wario's money.

Wario rushed towards Waluigi. "What do you think you're doing?" Wario glared at Waluigi.

Waluigi apologized, and walked away, facing down. The next day, near Wario's home, Waluigi was being chased by other children, who threw rocks at him. As Waluigi was knocked down, the kids kicked him and called him names. Wario rushed out, and landed a powerful punch on the bullies.

Waluigi was helped up by Wario. Wario let Waluigi in his house. "Why were those runts picking on you?" Wario asked.

Waluigi, still shedding tears answered quietly. "Because I'm poor…everyday they beat me up, and make fun of me, for being born into a poor family…" Wario patted Waluigi on the back.

"Waluigi, right? I'll be your pal. I was poor too, once. Together, let's prove them wrong! We will be the ones bathing in money, and they will beg us for money! They will be little rats, compared to us!"

Waluigi threw a stone into the cemetery pond. "Hmph. Liar…you just went to get the good life, and left me to die! Why did I ever believe in you? Why, why did you leave me? What good are friends?" Waluigi curled up, and sobbed uncontrollably.

End chapter 2