AN: Hey guys! Sorry for the long inactivity! I was busy on Mario Kart 8 lately... yep. If you asked me already, I have finally got the 99999 mark. 62nd Worldwide, 17th American, 2nd in Canada, and 1st in my homestate, Alberta! Cheers! :D *Hugs Larry Koopa in excitement* Now, should I go for the same goal for Battle mode or buy Splato- *Gets cut off*

Jake: Uh, changing the subject! Hurry and publish the chapter already!

Trice: Yeah! Chapter 12 is when Jake and I make our next appearance! I CAN'T WAIT!

Me: Okey fine! (Starts writing an A)

P.S. This chapter contains over 2k words.

After some more time admiring my new self, I decide to take a stroll around the castle until somebody who I liked calls me.

"DJ!" I turned to see the Koopaling with a blue mohawk. "Come with me!" Figuring this is a chance for me to bond with Larry, I follow him. We both go in his room, which is mostly blue.

"What's up?" I asked. "Your room's cool, by the way."

"Thanks," He said. "Do you like pranking people?" I have a feeling I know where this conversation is going.

"Sometimes," I replied. "What's the prank you're thinking of doing?"

"You read my mind," Larry said. "Are you some sort of mind-reader?"

"No," I chuckle. "I just know you're a prankster, plant lover, and a tennis player. Isn't that why you're nicknamed 'Cheatsy'?"

"No one has called me that in awhile." Larry replied. "But how do you know that's my nickname?"

I then proceed to explain to Larry how I know about this world and some of its inhabitants.

"So, what's your prank of the day?" I asked when I'm done explaining.

"This," Larry opens one of his desk drawers and shows me what looks like a shampoo bottle. "By the way, there's no 'prank of the day' for me. I do numerous pranks every day."

"Oh, that's predictable." I said. "And is that shampoo?"

"Nope, it's neon green hair dye," Larry said. "Who should we use it on?"

Hmm... who would look the funniest with neon green hair? Iggy wouldn't look very different. Roy and Wendy don't have any hair. Morton only has, like 3 strands of hair. Oh! I know who!

"Ludwig." I snickered.

"Kooky it is," Larry uses Ludwig's old nickname. "Here's the plan: I'll somehow make Ludwig go out of his room, unless he's already out. While he's out, quickly run to his bathroom, which is in his room. Get the shampoo bottle in his shower and put the hair dye in it's place. Go out once that's over with. Got it?"

"Yep," I said. "But is the dye temporary or permanent? And does Ludwig's real shampoo bottle look the same as the fake one?"

"The dye should only last for one or two days," Larry replied. "And of course, the real and fake shampoo bottles look very alike! If they didn't, the prank probably wouldn't work out."

"True," I murmured. "And are you sure that the prank will go as planned?" I know, I ask questions. Lots of them.

"I dunno, but there's only one way to find out." Larry stands up and gives me the hair dye. "Come on, let's go."

Larry runs to Ludwig's room while I walked casually and slowly. It turns out that Ludwig's room is only down the hall. I'm still on my way there when I saw both Larry and Ludwig exit said room and go down a staircase.

Once no one is around, I break into a run to Ludwig's room. When I'm there, I immediately enter the bathroom. I do what Larry had planned me to do and I leave afterwards.

Unfortunately, Ludwig is approaching his room when I left it. He gives me a questioning look.

"Sorry, I got lost and accidentally went in your room." I fake-apologized. Luckily, Ludwig seems to believe me.

"That's alright." He said. "What are you looking for?"

"Larry's room." I said the first place that I think of.

"Oh, that's just down the hall, next to the castle's dining room." Ludwig points out to me, even though I secretly already know where Larry's room is.

"Okay thank you." I said.

"No problem, DJ." Ludwig replied before going into his room. Once Ludwig is out of the hallway, Larry comes over to me.

"So?" He whispers in case anyone else is around.

"It went good." I whispered back.

"Okay let's go to my room," Larry tells me. "We have good timing because Ludwig usually showers during this time." After Larry said that, we raced to his room. I beat him by a second and a half.

"LARRY!" Ludwig yells a few minutes later. Larry and I could even hear it from here.

Larry and I start laughing uncontrollably.

After chatting with Larry for a bit more, I left his room to look for another Koopaling to bond with. Luckily, Wendy is coming my way.

"Oh hi DJ!" She waved. "I was looking for you."

"What do you need?" I asked.

"Wanna go shopping with me?" Wendy asked.

"Sure!" I answered. I'm not really that into shopping, but I'm willing to go this time.

"Awesome!" Wendy exclaimed, grabbing my arm. "Let's go to my airship!"

We then head to a spot where all the Koopalings' airships were parked. We get into the one which was supposedly Wendy's and we take off, heading to a town called Koopa Square.

We arrive at a mall called Koopatropolis. Heads turn as Wendy and I walk into the mall, but I know that's because Wendy's a princess.

"Princess! What a great pleasure to see you!"

"Your highness! Who is that boy with you?"

"Take a picture with me, please!"

I hear voices and camera flashes everywhere. I start to get uncomfortable because I don't like loud sounds or being crowded. I guess Wendy is used to it.

"He's just a friend of mine, don't mind us!" Wendy yelled and we start running. Some Koopa Troopas who were dressed in matching red outfits stop the citizens from crowding us even more, and I'm grateful. Once we went inside the mall, we stopped running.

"Gosh, do you have to deal with that every time you go out?" I panted.

"Most of the time," Wendy shrugged. "Don't worry, my bodyguards usually handle them for me. Now, let's go shopping!"

We go to several stores and I don't buy much since I'll probably wear the same things every day. I bought headphones, a neon purple hair dye bottle, and a necklace with a long, pointy fang hanging in front that served as a single bead, but that's it. Wendy buys some accessories for herself.

While Wendy and I went shopping, we talked a lot. We learned a lot about each other. Wendy and I have more differences than similarities.

"Thank you so much." I said when we were about to leave Koopatropolis. Wendy bought my things for me since I don't have my own coins. That's the currency in this world.

"Anytime." Wendy replied. I'm so glad Wendy and I were able to bond by shopping.

Once we arrived back at the castle, I decided to hang out with Morton next.

I heard a loud voice down the hallway and it's most likely Morton's. "But before I could form a sentence, the Koopa Kid collapsed to the ground." Morton said, and I'm starting to wonder what he's talking about. "Oh wow, what a cliffhanger! I hate cliffhangers!" I decide to peek in Morton's room.

"Hey." I waved.

"Hi DJ!" Morton grinned and placed a book on his lap. "Come on in!" I entered the mostly-grey room.

"So, what's up?" I asked.

"I was just reading." Morton gestures to the book on his lap.

"Aloud?" I said.

"Um, yeah," Morton replied. "You heard?"

"I heard the last part of the chapter," I said. "I hate cliffhangers, too."

"Cool," Morton smiled at me. "You like reading?"

"Yeah, but I mostly read Mario Fanfics." I told Morton.

"Fanfics?" Morton looked at me, puzzled. "What are those?" Oops. I temporarily forgot he is part of the Mario series. Plus, I don't think Fanfics exist in this world. Oh great, more explaining to do. I'm kind of terrible at explaining things, actually. But nonetheless, I tell Morton what Fanfics are.

"That's so cool!" Morton exclaimed when I finished explaining. "Are there any Fanfics about me? My siblings? King Dad? Everyone in this world? Tell me about them!"

"There are lots of stories about your family, the Mario brothers, lots of people." I said. I didn't tell Morton that there are also Fanfics about real life people or other fictional things because I know he'll ask more questions.

"Whoa," Morton replied. "Guess what else I like to do besides reading!"

"Uh, eating?" I guessed.

"Yes!" Morton exclaimed. "How did you know?"

"I just guessed." I said. "Plus, I love to eat, too."

"We have so much in common!" Morton said. "I know what we could do together; we can eat! There's lots of food here. I'm so excited! We can be best friends!"

After an hour of chatting, I decided to leave Morton's room.

"Talk to you later, Morty." I used my new nickname for Morton.

"Yay! See ya!" Morton waved at me. As I walk down the hallway and away from the biggest Koopaling's room, I can hear him start to read aloud again. I actually find Morton funny and annoying at the same time. But, he's really nice. I myself am pretty talkative, but only with certain people. I can be talkative with Morton without anyone getting annoyed with me. I understand why people get annoyed with him and I even I do at times. However, I'm willing to be Morton's chat buddy until I go back home.

It is now about 9 P.M. and luckily, Bowser is still out. I decide to see if I can hang out with Ludwig.

I remembered where Ludwig's room is and I headed there.

I slowly opened the door to Ludwig's room and I saw him reading something while sitting in front of his piano. Ludwig quickly turned and looked at me with a panicked expression on his face. He probably doesn't want me around.

"Sorry..." I said, about to close the door.

"No, it's fine," Ludwig sighed. "I thought you were King Dad. What do you need?"

"I was just wondering if I could stay here for a bit." I replied.

"You can," Ludwig said. "I need someone to listen to my latest piece anyway."

"Thanks." I entered the room and closed the door behind me.

"I'll play my latest piece to you and I need you to tell me what you think of it." Ludwig said.

"Sure," I said. "What's it called?"

"I have yet to name it," Ludwig replies. "Are you ready?"

"I'm ready whenever you are." I answered. Right after I said that, Ludwig begins to play on his piano.

I know Ludwig is a musical-type person, but the song isn't as good as I expected it to be. It was way better. I can tell that the piece has a lot of emotions in it. I have a smile on my face as I listened. I also pay attention to the pianist himself.

Ludwig looks very happy, as if he's in his own world with his music. He plays so naturally, probably forgetting I'm in the room. It's like music is Ludwig's escape from reality.

Soon, the piece ends and Ludwig turned to me.

"How was it?" He asked and it seemed like he's slightly nervous.

"It was amazing," I told him. "10 out of 10. You should be a musician!"

"Thanks," Ludwig smiled. "I want to be a musician, but King Dad doesn't approve of it. He thinks music is pointless!"

"It isn't," I said. "Music is awesome!"

"I know," Ludwig stated. "And please don't ever tell King Dad about my passion for music. He thinks I'm over it now."

"I won't." I assured the oldest Koopaling.

"Thanks, DJ," Ludwig said. "I don't mean to sound rude, but can you please leave now? I will compose a new song."

"Okay," I replied. "But can you please play more songs for me sometime?"

"Sure," Ludwig grinned. "Maybe tomorrow."

"Thanks Ludwig, and goodnight!" I left Ludwig's room.

I don't think Ludwig would be so nice to me if I mentioned the neon green hair.

AN: So I'm now done another chapter! Whoop. I'm trying to finish this before High School starts so expect the next part to come sooner. Don't forget others are still helping me with ideas. But before I go publish this new chapter and log off, tell me in the reviews which Koopaling you wish to bond with, and why. Welp, see y'all later! *Larry noises*