Chapter 9

It's Coming

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Mario and company approached the castle. "…Is it just me, or can you just hear a creepy video game song playing?" Crystal asked nervously. "Like…the Stone Tower Temple theme?"

Everyone stared at her.

"Um…I'm guessing it's just me?"

Everyone nodded. Jack sighed and bit his lip. "We have to be careful. Bowser's minions will be everywhere. …Why are we even here?"

"We have to save Luigi," Daisy snapped. "Plus, we have to stop Bowser and save our older selves. Wherever the heck they are."

"I bet they're in the holding room!" Peach said eagerly. "I can take you anywhere here!"

"Have you been kidnapped THAT many times?" Mario wondered curiously. "Huh, I guess you have…"

"Ha ha. Who would still be here if it weren't for me and my kick butt umbrella Perry?"

Sakura rolled her eyes. "Shut up. Let's go inside."

Suddenly Kaya stepped out, a huge smirk on her face. "Sorry, can't let ya do that."

Aaron joined her. "Your journey ends here."

Mario blinked. "Who're you guys?"

Aaron's eyes met his, and he seemed to freeze up for a moment. Kaya stepped up, looking a bit unnerved. "Our names don't matter."

Jack gulped and stepped forward. "I…I cannot let you lay your hands on the cherry blossom! Not her! Anyone but!"

Kaya's eyes narrowed. "Are you a traitor?"

"I never worked for you!"

Aaron gasped. "Wh…What?!"

Kaya grabbed her brother's arm and dragged him off. "C'mon, it doesn't matter right now! They'll either get caught by some other guards or get lost. We have to report this to Lord Bowser!" They ran.

Sakura stared at Jack. "What was that all about?"

"Nothing," he snapped. "C'mon, let's head to the throne room."

Toadiko nodded. "Toadbert, you scared?"

Toadbert shook his head, but he was obviously lying. "Let's just get this over with," he squeaked.

"So…Jack has betrayed us." Bowser the Younger's eyes narrowed. "Excellent, Kaya. I mean, not excellent, but…ah, you get it! Prepare the Doomship. Tell all troops to move it or lose it! I need that ship prepared in five minutes."

"Yes, my lord." Kaya and Aaron rushed off.

Bowser 6.7 seemed to smile at his younger self. "Are you sure this is a good idea?"

"It's an evil idea, obviously! Why would it be GOOD?"

"…That was so stupid that I'm not even going to try and help you…What I meant was, is this smart?"

"I dunno."

"…"

Mario and the others burst in. "BOWSER!" Crystal screamed, stepping forward. Tears welled in her eyes. "You destroyed my home and injured my people! You kidnapped my relatives! I will not stand for this!"

Bowser 6.7 stared at her. "…Did she just take her responsibilities as a princess seriously?"

Crystal blinked. "That. Was. Rare. Do you understand? That does NOT leave this room."

"But GUESS WHAT DOES?" Bowser the Younger said, darting. "US! IN OUR EPICAL DOOMSHIP! BWAHAHAHA!"

Toadbert blinked. "…Is it just me or is this waaaay too random?"

Bowser 6.7 facepalmed. "I apologize. Now, please remain quiet as I reveal my evil plan to you!"

Toadiko sighed. "Don't we at least get popcorn? This'll be boring!"

"Now, as I was saying before I was so rudely interrupted…we are flying the Doomship to Toad Town. There will be a war there, and at least one of your demises." He hobbled after Bowser the Younger.

Mario stared. "…We have to walk ALL THE WAY BACK TO TOAD TOWN?"

Daisy laughed. "Ha ha, Mario, this just sucks for you, doesn't it?"

"It'll give him a chance to lose some weight!" Peach said, fussing over Mario and walking all around him and poking his stomach.

Mario glared. "I. Get it."

Crystal blinked. "I hope I'm not like you when I get old."

Sakura strummed her fingers impatiently. "Can't we just GO?"

"Yes, please." Mario walked past her.

Peach and Daisy giggled and ran behind him. Crystal stared. "…How can they be so cheerful?" She followed.

Jack sighed. "…I don't understand, either."

I'm sorry this was short. DX

And apparently Mario can't just think of sneaking on board the Doomship…XD

By the way, today is 9/11. Today is the day that my home country was attacked by terrorists by four airplanes; three of them were successful, but the fourth was brought down by the crew of Flight 93. If they hadn't done anything, the White House would have been destroyed.

Many Americans died that day from these attacks. May these brave souls rest in peace.