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Chapter 29:
A Devious Plan in Play


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Luigi fell on the ground with a heavy grunt. He shook his head to rid the dizziness and quickly rolled out of the way of an oncoming punch. He jumped back to his feet and stood against his two opponents.

As of right now, Roy and Morton were his challengers. Bowser wanted to see the results of training so he set up a three round match against the Koopalings as some sort of test. He had the all the male Koopalings take part. He already passed the first round and he was currently on his second one.

"Ready to give up, plumber?" Morton taunted.

"No, are you?" He replies back.

Morton snorted. "As if,"

"Let's jus' finish dis up already," said an impatient Roy.

The battle resumed. From the sidelines, Bowser watched with some interest. Junior and the rest of the Koopalings were there as well, waiting for their turn to fight. Larry had already lost to Luigi in the first round which is why he was sitting on the bench with his arms crossed frustratingly. Ludwig, Iggy, and Lemmy sat across from him, their turn was coming up next. Wendy wasn't taking part, but she did stay to watch with Kanary.

"Tell me, Wendy…" Kanary spoke starting some women conversation between the two. "How have you and Luigi been faring?"

Wendy shrugged in a nonchalant way. "Pretty good,"

"Is that so?" Kanary said in slight disbelief. "Because from what I'm seeing, the relationship seems like more than just pretty good"

Wendy frowned and gazed back at the battle. For a quick second, Luigi paused from what he was doing and wave happily in her direction. Wendy flushed and waved back to him. She glanced back at Kanary who gave her smug look.

"Okay, maybe more than pretty good,"

"That's what I like to hear."

Wendy rolled her eyes. "Why does it matter to you anyways?"

"Well, it's not every day that two people in an arrange marriage actually fall in love with each. Normally you only find such tales in books or movies."

"We're not in love,"

"But you will in time, correct?"

"That's what he said," Wendy replies. "But I sort of doubt it."

"What makes you say that?" Kanary asked.

"I just don't think he could care for me like he did for that flower princess." She explained. "I mean, he might develop some feelings towards me but other than that, I don't think he could really get over her. The only reason I agreed to this was because he looked so sure."

"And what if he can?" Kanary reasoned. "You never know Wendy; love has a way of working things out."

Wendy shrugged. "Still…until I'm a completely sure on this, I'm not going to keep any hopes up."

"I see,"

A battle cry rang in the air. The two females turn their attention back on the battle to see Morton charging straight at Luigi. The green man jumped over him and placed a strong kick on his midsection. The dark colored koopa grunt in surprise and stumble backwards.

Luigi was about to land the final hit on him when he was suddenly grabbed from behind. He gasped in surprise and struggled to free himself from the hold. Unfortunately for him, Roy's grip was just too strong.

From the sidelines, Bowser grunts in displeasure while the other koopalings settled back in their seats. The plumber was done for. There was no way he could get out of this one.

"Don't take dis too personally," Roy said as held him in place for Morton who was cracking his knuckles.

Luigi huffed but then he smiled. "Same here,"

Surprising everyone who was watching, Luigi knocks his head back right into Roy's face, hitting his nose in the process. The purple koopa cried out in pain and release the plumber to hold his nose. Morton shook out of his surprise and ran at the plumber fists raised. Luigi narrowly dodged his attack and grabbed him by the horns. The two struggled for a bit before Luigi swings him around and tossed him right into Roy. The two collided and fell on the floor, groaning in pain as they did so.

"That's enough," Bowser steps in. "This round goes to the plumber,"

Roy and Morton grunt while Luigi just sigh in relief. A fifteen minute break was given to him before the final round could begin. Wendy and Kanary stood up from the stands and walked over to there the others were. Kanary went over to talk to her husband, leaving Wendy alone with Luigi.

"You came in close that last round," Wendy said as he approached her. "I really thought it was over for you."

"I thought so. Good thing I able to think quickly on my feet." Luigi replies. He took her hand and kissed it softly. "So, dinner tonight; just you and me?"

Wendy turned her head away slightly to consider his offer. Luigi stood next to her, waiting patiently for her answer. He was aware that Wendy still had some doubts about them and only wished there was some way he could show her that he really did care about her.

"Sure, why not," She answered.

Luigi smiled and kiss her hand once more. "Perfect, I'll see you after this,"

She nodded and watched him head back on the grounds. Once the break was over, the final round began. This time Luigi had to face off against the last three Koopalings; Ludwig, Lemmy, and Iggy. If he manages to defeat all three of them, then he would pass Bowser's test.

Wendy didn't stick around to watch the final match. Soon after the fight started she left to have some time alone. She started heading back to her room. She was just taking a corner when she was spotted by someone.

"Ah Wendy, there you are,"

Wendy paused from her walked and turned around. Her eyes narrowed in annoyance when a certain koopa approached her. He was the last person she wanted to see.

"Sir Kalvin…What are you doing here?"

The black koopa gave her his most charming smile. "Why, I came to see you, my dear, and your father of course."

"Of course you are," Wendy said with a slight disbelief. "Well, if you're looking for Bowser, he's in the training grounds with the others."

"Actually, I rather use this time to be with you, my lady. It's been such a long time since we've talk. Perhaps we should get together tonight and catch up."

"Thank you, Sir Kalvin, but I'm afraid I already have plans for tonight,"

"Oh?" He raised an eye brow, "With who?"

"With Luigi,"

"Luigi? You mean the human?"

She nodded. "That's him,"

He frowned. "But wouldn't you rather accompany me? I mean, I am only here for a few days."

Wendy shrugged. "No, not really,"

Kalvin blinked in surprise. "What?"

"I said I don't want to accompany you, Kalvin."

"And why is that?"

"Why?" Wendy said, rolling her eyes. "Because I already have plans for tonight, that's why."

"But princess, how could you consider going on a date with him instead of me? He's just a plumber, a simple commoner."

"That may be, but there's something about him that I like a hell of a lot better than when I was with you." She turned and resumed walking. "Now if you would excuse me, I have more important things to attend to."

Kalvin scoffed but say nothing as she walked away. He 'dusted' himself off and continued down the other direction.

'So the princess is regretting me now, uh?' he thought 'And here I thought we had some sort of connection…I guess she'll just have to share her family's upcoming fate then.' He shook his head. 'What a shame; and I was willing to spare her as well. But the plan must continue, Lord Clawd demands it.'


The test was over and as a result, Luigi pass with flying colors.

Bowser was actually very pleased to see all that time put into the training hadn't gone to waste. Luigi himself was happy as well. To him, this test just prove how far he has gotten over the last six months and he only plans to keep on getting stronger if he ever wants his future to come true.

At this moment, Luigi was making his back to his room. Bowser had let him out early so he had time to shower and relax before he could get ready for his date with Wendy. He has only minutes away from his destination when he overheard a conversion coming through a slightly open door.

"You call for us, sir?"

"Men, it is time we take action to dispose of King Bowser once and for all."

Luigi froze mid-step. Did he just hear that right? Did someone wanted to...dispose of Bowser?

He broke out of his shock and back track to the door. He tried not to make a sound as he place his ear by the door. The conversation continues as he silently listens through.

"We'll also need to obliterate his young heir and those Koopalings as well. Lord Clawd doesn't want any trace of the royal bloodline or possible candidates left to take the throne."

Luigi grew increasingly tense as he heard that name. It shouldn't be much of a surprise that this was one of Clawd's doing. His main concern was how did his men get inside the castle? Since the assault on Wendy, security has been pretty tight.

"Fortunately the castle is filled with explosions we could use for our plan. Not only that...I manage to steal a copy of the castle blueprints during my late visit"

That voice... it was familiar to him. But who was it really?

He leaned slightly forward and tried to look through the creak of door as best as he could. There were a total of four figures inside. Three of them he didn't know. But the fourth one, who was also the leader, he recognized immediately.

It was Sir Kalvin.

"Now we just have to figure out a way to gather them all in one area and take them all out in one blow."

Luigi could barely believe his own eyes. No wonder the enemy's men got inside the castle so easily. Sir Kalvin was providing them access. Not only that, but it also appears he was behind this assassin attempt.

'Mamma Mia, Bowser's not gonna like this,' he thought as he resume listening.

"If I may, sir," said one of his men "What about the koopa princess you were courting with?"

"Princess Wendy has...displeased me." Kalvin said. "Sadly for her, she made her choice and must also be terminated. But I will cherish our memories together. My only regret is that I didn't make her a woman when I had a chance."

Luigi felt his fist clench as he tries to hold back a growl. That traitorous koopa dare to speak such things about his Wendy. He had half a mind to storm in there and punched him right in the snort. But he didn't. He couldn't let himself get discover…Not yet at least.

'Wait…' He thought with sudden realization 'when did I start calling Wendy mine?'

That was sort of sudden for him. He never got possessive over anyone before. But he'll have to think about that later. Right now, he has to report his discovery in or else someone might get hurt, or worse.

He back away from the door and started leaving the area. Unfortunately for him, he didn't get far before something hit him hard. He fell to the ground, dazed and confuse. He groaned painfully as he held onto his head. He looks up with blurry vision to see a figure in front of him with what appears to be a hammer in hand.

"Sorry, plumber, but you're not going anywhere," He heard the figure said before his vision turned black.

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"What's going on here?"

Kalvin stepped out of the room when he heard a noise coming from outside. In the hall he saw the black hair Pom Pom standing over the human who was unconscious. In her hands, she held a large hammer – the same hammer she used to knock the plumber out.

She scoffed and tossed the hammer over her shoulder. "I caught him spying on you,"

"What?" Kalvin hissed. "How much has he heard?"

"I don't know. But you're lucky I came by as I did," She said. "Otherwise, the king will be all over you."

He puffed. "Yes well, that would be unfortunate will it?"

She glared at him. "You bet your shell it will. I suspect you keep of the deal.

I didn't suck up to Wendy just to becoming her friend again. I did it to spy on her and the rest of them, like you asked.

Two of Kalvin's men, a Sledge Bro and the Chomp Bro, came around them and lift the plumber off the ground. "What should we do with him, sir?" asked the Sledge Bro.

"We simply can't get rid of him," Kalvin thought. "The king appears to have plans involving him and will surely notice."

"If not him, then Wendy will." said Pompey. "Those two have grown...close to each other since you last been here."

"I've notice."

Kalvin turn his attention on Luigi. The plumber moaned slightly but did not wake up. The black koopa hummed as an idea came to mind.

"Perhaps, he could be of some use to us."

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