Love in Racing
Chapter 10: A Race for your Life
Kevin's ears buzzed his sight blurred looking at the window he sees a figure standing there just staring out the busted window. Feeling his legs wobble underneath his weight Kevin slowly stands. Shaking his head the image becomes clearer Soshi was the one looking out the window "Soshi what the hell is going on?" Kevin asked standing beside him Kevin sees the large airship floating over the city "ohh noooo!" Kevin shouted seeing the cannons flash Kevin grabs Soshi throwing both of them against the wall. The sound chrushing meat and splintering wood filled their ears while the shocked jarred the rest of their senses "Oh man! Oh man Kevin this is bad!" Soshi exclaimed jumping to his feet Soshi help Kevin to his feet "we gotta get out of here!" Soshi yelled Kevin glared at the yoshi "No shit Sherlock what was your first clue the flash bang grenades or the giant airship pummeling the castle with cannon fire!" Kevin roared running through the gaping hole the cannon ball made the two ran out into the hall. Soshi quickly sprinted down the hall losing Kevin when he turn to see where Kevin went another cannonball flew right between the two. "Kevin!" Soshi shouted wactching the human stumble as the floor gave way Kevin began to slide down the broken floor reaching the end he jumps over the flaming debris that was so eager to help Kevin meet his demise. "Soshi I am fine make your way to garage get your kart and get the hell out of here use the stairs no elevators!" Happy to see Kevin was alive he returned the smart ass remark from earlier "Well no shit Sherlock," the two laughed how they find humor in a time of crisis it must be a friend thing. Kevin jumped over tables dodging screaming toads and servant that ran aimlessly around the hall Kevin didn't even bother to tell them to get out it would be a waste of time. the stairs was up ahead sprinting as fast as he could Kevin slid down the stairsstopping at the base to make a sharp turn to make it to the garage. Feeling another volley of of cannon fire pelting the castle Kevin quickly made his way to the garage.
Running down the steps he felt the building shake violently looking around Kevin sees his kart and jumps in switching the ignition the engine roars to life. Slamming the kart hard into first gear he speeds out of the garage Kevin hears a familiar sound of another kart racing behind him peeking into his rear view mirror he sees Soshi catching up. Riding side by side Kevin nods "We need to get the hell outta here before the whole city collapses on top of us!" Soshi agreed with Kevin and the two sped end off into the city. The city was even more chaotic than the castle all sorts of creature running around some breaking into store stealing everything inside. Kevin and Soshi slide around a corner dodging the people roaming the streets like an idiot "Man do all these idiots need to be on the streets?" Soshi asked angrily before Kevin could respond another volley of cannon fire began to smash the town. The balls flew through the street bouncing aimlessly across the ground landing in a large building. The build was pummled down the road by the cannon fire tired of the abuse the building swayed back and forth until it comes crashing down onto the street. "Aww man that was the quickest way out of town!" Soshi shouted making a quick turn he finds another route out of this horrid town, but Kevin saw another was the cannon fire knocked a sign loose making a ramp. At least Kevin's imagination thought picking up speed he hits the sign flying high in the air the time began to slow as Kevin watch as his kart was launched up an over the building, but gravity wasn't going to make Kevin jump over an entire building. "Woooooo Hoooooo!" Kevin shouted landing on the building driving on the side Kevin looks at the airship flying slowly "Bowser what did you do?" he asked himself making his way to the end of the building Kevin makes the kart land perfectly back on the road making his ways out of town could see the once magnificent city now torn and tattered engulfed with fire and chaos then it hit Kevin the horror reminded him "My Truck!" he shouted knowing his vehicle was destroy Kevin gets into his kart and drives off.
Peach's eyes flutter open the princess bolted upright looking around she sees a port hole looking out of the airship's window the view of her city being destroyed filled her eyes. "It is the price I must pay," she mutter to herself. Running to the door Peach played the helpless princess pulling on the door she thought would be locked. Falling backward Peach is wide eyed seeing the door open "This isn't like Boowser at all. I wonder what he is up to?" Dusting herself off she enters the hallway looking around to see if anyone was watching. Peach made her way down a corridor when he heard a voice echo at the end of the hall. "You got her right? Good good I don't know what I would have done to you if you screwed this job up," Ludwig was speaking to a blue shell koopa with a sudden realization Peach saw it to be Jerry a racer from the circuit. The two koopas walked off in one direction and Peach decided to head in the opposite direction. Making a turn Peach is delighted to see a large set of double doors pushing the door open to just a crack she spies into the room. The room was none other than the control center for the air ship Bowser sat on his large throne resting his head on his hand in a bored fashion. Peach wondered why Bowser seemed so uniterested he was alway so please with himself that he giggle like a school girl and sometimes wait outside her chamber door for her to wake. Pushing the door open Peach ran to Bowser and with sudden surprise to the King Peach hugged him tightly "Ohh Bowser thank you so much I can't believe your timing was perfect I thought I was surely going to perish!" She cried out into his burly chest, Bowser looked at the princess with a gentle smile he strokes her hair with one hand embracing her in the other "I would never harm you my sweet Peach, but what do you mean you were going to perish?" Bowser asked curious as to the Princess's words. Gazing up into Bowsers dark eyes she begins to explain "I got word that there was an assassin coming for my life during the race series, so I kept the information on the down low know you would kidnap me it would give me the opportunity to find out who was behind this." Bowser's eyes had a hint of anger hidden within them wondering who would do such a thing he had to ask afraid the answer might hurt him more than not knowing."Who tried to take your life? I will find them and make them pay personally!" He said slamming an angry fist on the arm of his chair. With her eyes wide and full of tears she answer Bowser "It.. It was Soshi."
Violent stirred in the bed groaning loudly she stirs pulling herself up into a sitting position. Looking around she realises that this isn't the castle, but a ship running to the window she sees the Mushroom Kingdom getting smaller by the minute the kingdom glowed with with with the tatter city in their wake Violent closed her eyes "I see that you are awake I want to apologize I had to do this it was an order from my father," Ludwig's voice rang out from the door he was standing next to Violent looked at her friend "You did this? But why destroy that kingdom?" She asked fearing the answer "My father wants to get rid of those pesky plumbers kidnapping the princess is the first step," Ludwig sat on the bed twiddling his thumbs feeling ashamed by his actions "What about Soshi and Kevin? Where are they?" As Violent asked the question Ludwig began to sob burying his hands in his face "I don't know there was an explosion right before I nabbed Peach those two got caught in the blast. I lost two of my best friends for my dad's stupid plan of world domination!" Ludwig began to cry sobbing hard into his hands. Violent wrapped her arms around her sensitive friend "it's alright Ludwig those two are strong I bet they made it out alive and are headed back to the castle now," comforting the eldest koopaling Ludwig raised his head with his bright blue eyes were surrounded by a red haze from his outburst turning to hug his friend "I love you Violent you are the best thing in my life," Violent smiled back a tear rolling down her cheek was mixed with happen is and sorrow for the two they may have lost "I love you to my sweet Luddy."
Kevin was flying down the roads as fast as he could knowing he wasn't going to catch up with the airship, but he had to make it to the castle to find out what was going on. Stopping at a nearby gas station Kevin takes a moment to reorganize his thoughts. "Man this is crazy what the hell is going on? Come on Kevin think think!" Kevin smacked himself on the side of his head to loosen the cob webs from his mind. Taking a Koopa cola out of the cooler he makes his purchase taking a sip Kevin stands next to his kart waint for the gas to fill it's tank up. "I can't believe this did he capture Peach just hide deeper into himself or was played like a dime store fiddle? Was I a toy Bowser played with until he got bored?" Kevin crushed the can tossing it into the bin he finishes filling up. Starting his engine Kevin puts the petal to the metal flying down the road Kevin could see Dark City in view. After a few minutes of driving Kevin receives a warm welcome to his home town. People waved and cheered Kevin smiled and waved back stopping to shake a few hands and sign autographs in this instance he he felt all the frustration and anger slowly fade away looking up to the castle Kevin knew he needed answers. Saying his goodbyes Kevin drove off to the castle.
Kevin stopped at the main door being welcomed in with open arms Kevin sees servants rushing around setting up tables and decorations. Thinking Ludwig was going to have a concert in celebration of his victory Kevin thought nothing of it as a servant pass Kevin stopped him to ask where Bowser was "He is in his throne room," the servant replied. Making his way Kevin headed to the throne of the king stepping to the large doors he heard a Peach's voice cutting through the door "Oh Bowser yes I will yes yes yes! You are making me the happiest girl in the world." Kevin open the door to see a sight not anyone would see ever. Peach had her arms wrapped around Bowser neck kissing him on the cheek "Hey!" Kevin said waving lightly with a swift bow Bowser rose from his chair "You're alive! I am so sorry about not letting you know!" Bowser didn't care if Kevin didn't want Bowser near him Bowser scooped up the human and hugged him tightly. "Ack B..Bow..Bowser I need oxygen," Kevin stuttered from Bowser bear hug letting Kevin go. He coughed a bit catching his breath "No more hugs," Kevin and Bowser laughed after their fit died down Kevin looked at Peach then back to Bowser. "Well Kevin I got some great news me and Peach are finally getting Married!" Kevin was shocked by Bowser's words as the words sunk in Kevin felt the anger rise deep from within him looking at Bowser, Kevin could just rip his head off. "Well that is great I am happy for you two I gotta go," Bowser grabbed Kevin by the shoulder he could see the hurt in Kevin's eyes it was almost too much to bare "Kevin be careful that Soshi character is really an assassin he planted that bomb to try and kill Peach," Kevin pulled away storming out of the throne room.
Kevin was fuming the anger was just too much for him to handle the first person to say something would get a punch to the face. There was a commotion happening in front him seeing the gaurds flying in the air a path was clear for the intruder to pass. Kevin growled seeing that Luigi was standing there infused with fire power "Get out of my way I am here to rescue the Princess!" He shouted at kevin. A wicked smile stretched across Kevin's face "You might be here to rescue the princess, but who is going to rescue you," Kevin said charging the green heroe. Luigi held up his hand spitting out a few fireballs which Kevin dodge easily coming in closer Luigi felt nervous holding his hand charging another fireball Kevin grabbed his wrist "Time for you to go for a ride!" he said throwing the green plumber to the ground with a shoulder throw. Luigi hit the ground feeling his power drain from his body his eyes began to focus again just in time to dodge the incoming stomp that Kevin was bringing down. On his feet again Luigi held up his hands ready for the fight. Kevin swung his fist around with such precision that Luigi barely was able to block them. Luigi had to stay on defense know that there was nothing he could while being bombarded by Kevin's attacks an uppercut slipped through Luigi's guard sending him into the air. Kevin smiled for he knew that the end was coming soon for the famous plumber, throwing a kick Kevin made Luigi horizontal in mid air following it up with a rising knee into Luigi's back made the green hero scream in pain. With a roar of pain and anger Kevin clutches his fist together slamming them into Luigi's chest. The would be hero crashed to the ground with a loud thud. Peach was hiding behind Bowser as the sounds of battle ceased the door open slowly Bowser readied himself for a fight, but was put to ease as Kevin open the door dragging an unconscious Luigi "An early wedding gift," he said walking out of the castle.
Kevin went to the shop the anger inside of him wasn't overflowing like it was when Bowser told him the news. Kevin opened the door surprised the door was unlock he carefully looks around. Checking the register and the sad Kevin notices all his money was there, but whoever is here is either still here or took something else. There was a crash from his room upstairs followed by a muffled voice grabbing his pounding pipe Kevin walks upstairs the sounds of someone scurrying around Kevin charges in screaming like a mad man "Whoa please Kevin don't hurt me!" Shoshi yelled covering his face with his hands "Soshi what the hell are you doing here?! You are a wanted criminal for the attempt on Princess Peach's life!" Soshi was on the floor still holding his hand up awaiting a beating "I can explain please just give me a chance please," Soshi begged. Kevin rolled his eyes "I think I am going to regret this. Now if this isn't good I am turning you into a stick puppet," Kevin say pulling Soshi to his feet. Kevin showed the poll and what he is going to do with it, Soshi gulped pulling out a pair of panties. Kevin cocked an eyebrow looking at Soshi the yoshi smiled throwing the underwear aside then pulled out a diary. Kevin open the diary and read the page that was marked his eyes widen "You mean that she.." Kevin pointed to the book and Soshi nodded the day was coming to a close this was no time to storm the castle with Soshi by his side the two would be put in prison in no time. Kevin smiles "Hey you up for crashing a wedding?" With a smirk on their faces the two find themselves planning the invasion of the wedding.