Here's the second new chapter!

Thanks to WesPerry for providing the inspiration for this chapter!

On with the fic!

-Wario-

Greed is Good

"Wah ha ha ha!" Wario laughed, holding up his prize. A magnificent golden scepter twinkled in the sunlight.

"I'm in heaven!" Wario declared, tossing the scepter in a bag filled with treasure. "This place has loads more treasure than back home! I could stay here forever!"

Chuckling, Wario slung the bag over his shoulder and made his way back to his bike.

"Excuse me."

The disembodied, emotionless voice stopped Wario in his tracks. He turned around.

A figure dressed in an ornate green cloak floated in front of him. He rested on top of a platform with a large screen attached to its bottom.

"Who're you?" Wario asked, quirking an eyebrow.

"I am the Ancient Minister," the figure replied. "My master wishes to speak with you."

The screen flickered on, displaying a white glove floating in a dark void.

"What's this supposed to be?" Wario asked, folding his arms.

"So this is Wario," a smooth voice said, issuing from speakers on the bottom of the screen. "I've heard many things about you."

Wario shrugged, spitting off to the side. "Yeah, I get around. What d'you want?"

The glove hesitated, uncertain how to proceed. "I am Master Hand," he said finally. "I have a proposition for you, and I'm sure you'll be interested."

"Is there treasure involved?" Wario asked, his eyes glinting greedily.

"There might be," Master Hand said tantalizingly.

Wario let the sack of treasure fall to the ground with a thump, giving Master Hand his full attention. "Okay, I'm listening. Give me the details."

"I plan an invasion," Master Hand said confidently, getting into his dramatic speech. "I will convert this world to Subspace, letting all who oppose me be crushed under my-"

"Yeah yeah, invasion, rule the world, blah blah blah, I get that," Wario said impatiently. "What's in it for me?"

Master Hand gave a start, unaccustomed to being interrupted. "Very well, then," he growled. "If you help my invasion, I promise you the riches of this entire world. I have no use for such things."

Wario's face lit up with a hungry greed. "I'm in."

"Excellent," Master Hand said, relieved at Wario's quick compliance. "Now, do you swear your loyalty to me and all others involved in the Subspace invasion?"

Wario snorted. "No."

"What?!" Master Hand thundered. "What do you think you are playing at, Wario? You pledged to help, so you must swear loyalty to me! It is proper! It is necessary!"

"Listen, pal, I said I'd help you," Wario said, grinning. "That doesn't mean I have to like you."

"What is the meaning of this insolence?" Master Hand yelled.

"See, I don't like your type that much," Wario continued. "All grand and mighty – you guys make me sick. I normally stay as far away from people like you as possible. I'm only helping you because of the treasure. I gotta admit, I can't resist stuff that shines."

"You complete worm," Master Hand spat out. "Your life is dictated by pure greed. I have never met a more self-absorbed, despicable individual than you."

Wario winked. "The perfect guy to work with you, eh?"

Master Hand struggled to think of a reply, resorting to angry silence.

Wario threw back his head and laughed. "Ha! I knew it! You can't deny it, can you?"

"…I hope you will be more cooperative in the future," Master Hand growled. "I will contact you soon."

Wario picked up his sack, heading to his bike. "Looking forward to it."

He drove off through the desert, smirking to himself. Oh yeah…it's good to be greedy.

Concealed behind Master Hand, Tabuu scowled. Irritating little upstart. I will relish in his destruction.

I REALLY REALLY like writing for Wario. He ticks people off and enjoys doing it. What a guy.

Yeah, this chapter is in the same vein as Bowser and Ganondorf. How does it compare?

I see Wario as the type of guy who can get under anyone's skin, even the normally calm and collected Tabuu.

Ancient Minister cameo FTW!

...Yeah, I really should leave stuff like that to the reviewers.

I STILL NEED MORE IDEAS!! Same rules apply!

Okay, now we're getting down to the specfics. I'm going to do the Fox and Falco one next, then Mr. Game and Watch, then the finale. So I need everyone to flex their Star Fox-related creative muscles and help me out! What were Fox and Falco doing before we saw them?

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