I am aware of how to spell the word Colonel. I just figured with the Koopas that everything that makes the K sound will always begin with K in their language.
Chapter 7
Bowser
The ten Kleptos had brought the Goombas to a castle in a hidden location in the desert. The castle was made of stone. There was a moat of lava around it. A wooden bridge served as the platform to cross from one side of the moat to the other. The Kleptos landed just outside the stone castle walls. Two Boomerang Brothers stood at the gate watching for unauthorized intruders. They opened the gates upon seeing the Kleptos with the Goombas.
"You may enter," one Boomerang Brother said.
Josh, and the rest of the Goombas demounted the Kleptos, and walked through the gate, and across the bridge. They walked up to the castle door, and were noticed by a Koopa Troopa. He had a band on his left arm that said "Kolonel Karl".
"You must be the guests we've been expecting," the Koopa Troopa said. "My name is Kolonel Karl, I am the head of the Koopa Troopa division of Lord Bowser's military."
"Pleased to meet you," Josh began. "I am Josh, head of the Goomba oppression resistance against the Mushroom Kingdom."
"Pleasure," Karl stated. "Lord Bowser is interested in what you have to offer. Follow me." Karl opened the door after putting a pass code in. Josh noticed the numbers pressed: 5464.
They entered the castle, and headed up a flight of stairs. At the end of the flight of stairs was a wooden door. Karl knocked on the door.
"Come in," said a low rough voice (the one Josh had heard over the Klepto's radio call to the Koopa King).
Karl opened the door, and motioned the ten Goombas into the room. The Goombas walked in. They continued walking until they reached what appeared to be a throne. The throne had three chairs. The one in the center was big and obviously meant for a king. It had a shadowed figure sitting in it. The shadowed figure opened his noticed the figures walking in. "Ah yes," he began. "The Goombas I have been waiting eagerly for. Please come in do not feel shy. My name is Bowser, I am the King of the Koopas."
"I am Josh," Josh began, "head of the Goomba oppression resistance against the Mushroom Kingdom. We come seeking your assistance."
"So I hear," replied Bowser. "What are you requesting assistance in my boy?"
"We have decided to wage war against the Mushroom Kingdom," he began. "There is no way that just a bunch of Goombas can take on the Mushroom Kingdom, and all of its allies such as the Yoshis. What we are requesting is assistance from your army your majesty. We would greatly appreciate it if you would join us to help fight this war."
"I see," Bowser began. "Have you gathered any allies on your trip here?"
"We did your majesty," Josh admitted. "We are allies with the Blizzards."
"Ah practically immortal allies," Bowser inquired. "As long as H2O is in Earth's atmosphere they are still technically alive." He paused for a moment, "We have something in common my friend. We have both suffered to the hands of the Mushroom Kingdom. I will gladly join you. Of course what is in it for us? Revenge is great, but I'm looking for something more."
Josh pulled out the power star. "Is this good enough for you your majesty?" Josh asked.
"Well I'll be," Bowser started. "A power star. I haven't seen one of those for a long time. This one is rather large compared to the power stars I am used to seeing. I think we have a deal Josh. I'll even throw in some extra stuff for you. That Klepto who brought you up here; her name is Kelly; she is now your mail carrier. I'm sure there is someone you will want to write to. After all you will be away from home for so long. War doesn't take a short period of time."
"Thank you your majesty," Josh said as he bowed in respect.
"Karl," Bowser called.
"Yes sir," replied Karl.
"Prepare our armies, we declare war on the Mushroom Kingdom tomorrow," Bowser ordered.
"Yes sir!" Karl said enthusiastically.
"We've got two letters to send immediately," Josh said. He grabbed two letters out of his sack. He immediately ran down to Kelly. "Kelly," Josh started. "I need you to deliver both of these envelopes to Ms. Valerie Goombetta in the Goomba village of the Mushroom Kingdom immediately."
"Consider it done," she screeched taking the envelopes, and flying off into the distance.
"This is going to be hell I know it," Josh reminded himself.
